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For the quarter ended December 2025, Myriad Genetics (MYGN - Free Report) reported revenue of $209.8 million, down 0.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.04, compared to $0.03 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $207.59 million, representing a surprise of +1.07%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +350%, with the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.02.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Myriad performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Revenue by core product- Prenatal: $44.9 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $47.02 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of 0%.Revenue by core product- Hereditary Cancer: $96.8 million compared to the $94.87 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +2.7% year over year.Revenue by core product- Tumor Profiling: $31.5 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $28.59 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +2.3%.View all Key Company Metrics for Myriad here>>>

Shares of Myriad have returned -26.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.

For the quarter ended December 2025, MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX - Free Report) reported revenue of $291.16 million, down 3.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.50, compared to $0.08 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -2.7% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $299.24 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.25, the EPS surprise was +102.68%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how MediaAlpha performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Transaction Value: $612.97 million versus $638.36 million estimated by two analysts on average.Transaction Value - Property & Casualty insurance: $551.59 million compared to the $581.42 million average estimate based on two analysts.Transaction Value - Other: $0.24 million versus $0.29 million estimated by two analysts on average.Transaction Value - Life insurance: $6.85 million compared to the $7.13 million average estimate based on two analysts.Transaction Value - Health insurance: $54.29 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $49.67 million.View all Key Company Metrics for MediaAlpha here>>>

Shares of MediaAlpha have returned -27.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

DMC Global (BOOM - Free Report) reported $143.53 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 5.8%. EPS of -$0.50 for the same period compares to $0.09 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $143.43 million, representing a surprise of +0.07%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -376.19%, with the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.11.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how DMC Global performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Sales- Arcadia: $56.99 million compared to the $62.45 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -5.5% year over year.Net Sales- NobelClad: $17.69 million compared to the $19.7 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -37.8% year over year.Net Sales- DynaEnergetics: $68.86 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $59.9 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +8.1%.View all Key Company Metrics for DMC Global here>>>

Shares of DMC Global have returned -0.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD - Free Report) reported $385.59 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 26.7%. EPS of $1.17 for the same period compares to $0.80 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +3.1% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $374 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.96, the EPS surprise was +21.56%.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Skyward performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Expense ratio: 28.9% versus the six-analyst average estimate of 28.6%.Loss ratio: 59.6% versus 62.6% estimated by six analysts on average.Combined ratio: 88.5% versus the six-analyst average estimate of 91.2%.Revenues- Net investment income: $23.51 million versus $22.96 million estimated by six analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +13.4% change.Revenues- Commission and fee income: $0.42 million versus the six-analyst average estimate of $1.57 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -48.5%.Revenues- Net earned premiums: $356.8 million versus the six-analyst average estimate of $349.51 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +21.7%.View all Key Company Metrics for Skyward here>>>

Shares of Skyward have returned +4.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN - Free Report) reported $874.57 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 17%. EPS of $0.46 for the same period compares to $0.92 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +5.41% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $829.66 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.25, the EPS surprise was +85.48%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how BioMarin performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Revenues- Net product revenues: $859.32 million versus the 10-analyst average estimate of $813.04 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +16.8%.Revenues- Royalty and other revenues: $15.24 million versus the 10-analyst average estimate of $13.32 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +30.5%.Revenues- Net Product Revenues- NAGLAZYME: $120 million versus the nine-analyst average estimate of $123.94 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +9.1%.Revenues- Net Product Revenues- VIMIZIM: $206 million versus $201.47 million estimated by nine analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +7.9% change.Revenues- Net Product Revenues- PALYNZIQ: $125 million compared to the $108 million average estimate based on nine analysts. The reported number represents a change of +25% year over year.Revenues- Net Product Revenues- VOXZOGO: $273 million versus the nine-analyst average estimate of $262.31 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +31.3%.Revenues- Net Product Revenues- KUVAN: $23 million versus the nine-analyst average estimate of $20.82 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -17.9%.Revenues- Net Product Revenues- ALDURAZYME: $49 million versus $44.95 million estimated by nine analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +25.6% change.Revenues- Net Product Revenues- BRINEURA: $49 million compared to the $47.51 million average estimate based on nine analysts. The reported number represents a change of +2.1% year over year.Revenues- Net Product Revenues- ROCTAVIAN: $13 million compared to the $7.58 million average estimate based on eight analysts. The reported number represents a change of +18.2% year over year.View all Key Company Metrics for BioMarin here>>>

Shares of BioMarin have returned +14% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Panama annulled key port contracts held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison in its official gazette Monday, transferring interim operations of the ports to Danish shipping giants A.P. Moller-Maersk and Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Co.

The notice formalized a Supreme Court ruling last month that the concessions for the Balboa and Cristobal terminals near the Panama Canal, which Panama Port Company, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, had held for more than two decades, were unconstitutional.

The Panamanian government on Monday formally assumed control of the port facilities, including cranes, vehicles, computer systems and software under a decree aimed at ensuring uninterrupted operations until a new concession is awarded within 18 months.

Under the interim arrangement, APM Terminals, a unit of Maersk, will operate the Balboa port on the Pacific side of the canal, while MSC's port operating subsidiary, Terminal Investment, will run the Cristobal port on the Atlantic side.

Shares of CK Hutchison fell 0.9% at the open Tuesday. The stock has climbed over 20% so far this year.

CNBC reached out to CK Hutchison, Panama Ports Company, Maersk and MSC for comment but did not receive a response by publication.

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The simmering dispute has become a geopolitical flashpoint between Washington and Beijing, with Panama caught in the crossfire.

After U.S. President Donald Trump alleged last year that China was "running the Panama Canal," CK Hutchison negotiated a $23 billion deal with a BlackRock-led consortium to sell its non-Chinese port assets. Beijing swiftly intervened, describing the sale as  "kowtowing" to American pressure and stalling the transaction.

The Hong Kong conglomerate has pushed back since the ruling last month and initiated arbitration proceedings against Panama. On Feb. 12, CK Hutchison said that "any steps" that Maersk or its subsidiary takes to operate the ports without its agreement will likely "result in legal recourse."

Beijing also warned that the Central American country will "pay a heavy price both politically and economically" unless it changes course.

The Panama court's ruling was seen as a major victory for the U.S., given that the White House has made blocking China's influence over the global trade artery one of its top priorities.

China has reportedly directed state firms to halt talks over new projects in Panama and urged shipping companies to consider rerouting cargo through other ports, Bloomberg reported last week.

— CNBC's Emily Chan contributed to this story.

  Vancouver, British Columbia - February 23, 2026 – TheNewswire – Vault Strategic Mining Corp. (TSXV:KNOX) (OTC:KNXFF) (FSE:M85) ("VAULT" or the "Company") announces the closing of the Company’s previously announced non-brokered private placement of up to 2,000,000 units at a price of $0.25 per unit (each, a "Unit") for gross proceeds of $500,000 (the "Private Placement").

Each Unit is comprised of one common share (each a "Share") and one-half of one transferable common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant").  Each Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one additional common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.35 per share for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of issuance.

The net proceeds from the Private Placement will be allocated toward exploration activities and for general corporate purposes.  All securities issued pursuant to the Private Placement are subject to a hold period of four months and one day expiring on June 24, 2026 as required under applicable securities legislation.  The Private Placement is subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval (the "Exchange").

The Warrants have an acceleration provision, which provides that in the event that after four months and one day from the date of issue of the Warrants, if the closing price of the Company's common shares on the Exchange or any other stock exchange on which the Company's common shares are then listed, is at a price equal to or greater than $0.60 for a period of five (5) consecutive trading days, the Company will have the right to accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants by issuing a press release or other form of notice (the "Notice") permitted by the certificate representing the Warrants, announcing that the Warrants will expire at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time) on the date that is not less than 30 days from the date the Notice is given.

The Company paid finder's fees totalling $12,000 and has issued 48,000 non-transferable broker warrants exercisable at $0.35 per share for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of issuance to Canaccord Genuity Corp.

On behalf of the Board:

Vault Strategic Mining Corp.

  "R. Nick Horsley"

  President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman

Tel: 604-343-4338| Email: [email protected]

ANY SECURITIES REFERRED TO HEREIN WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 (THE "1933 ACT") AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO A U.S. PERSON IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE 1933 ACT.

  NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAW.

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

  Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Vault, and the Company’s exploration Projects, which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the completion of the acquisition of the exploration Projects, and the ability to obtain regulatory approvals, and other factors. Often, but not always, Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "is expected", "expects", "scheduled", "intends", "contemplates", "anticipates", "believes", "proposes", "estimates" or variations of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Such statements are based on the current expectations of the management of each entity. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release, including completion of the acquisition of the Letain Project, may not occur by certain specified dates or at all and could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting the Company, including the risk that VAULT may not obtain all requisite approvals for the acquisition, including the approval of the TSXV, risks of the resource industry, failure to obtain any other required regulatory approvals, economic factors, any estimated amounts, timing of the acquisition and requited payments, the equity markets generally and risks associated with growth, exploration and development. Although VAULT has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made VAULT undertaked no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Kratos (KTOS - Free Report) reported $345.1 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 21.9%. EPS of $0.18 for the same period compares to $0.13 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $328.25 million, representing a surprise of +5.13%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +28.57%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.14.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Kratos performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Revenues- Product sales: $230.8 million compared to the $201.65 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +30.7% year over year.Revenues- Unmanned Systems: $68.5 million versus $73.19 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +12.1% change.Revenues- Kratos Government Solutions: $276.6 million versus $256.58 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +24.6% change.Revenues- Service revenues: $114.3 million compared to the $123.97 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +7.3% year over year.Gross Profit- Service revenues: $31.6 million compared to the $31.85 million average estimate based on five analysts.Gross Profit- Product sales: $51.8 million versus $47.65 million estimated by five analysts on average.Operating income (loss)- Unmanned Systems: $1.9 million compared to the $1.69 million average estimate based on three analysts.Operating income (loss)- Kratos Government Solutions: $17.3 million compared to the $17.98 million average estimate based on three analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Kratos here>>>

Shares of Kratos have returned -13% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

UFP Industries (UFPI - Free Report) reported $1.33 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 9%. EPS of $0.70 for the same period compares to $1.20 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -5.29% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.4 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.03, the EPS surprise was -32.04%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how UFP Industries performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Sales- Retail: $443.96 million compared to the $509.03 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -15.4% year over year.Net Sales- Construction: $439.79 million versus $457.57 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -9.7% change.Net Sales- Packaging: $370.1 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $362.03 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -1.4%.View all Key Company Metrics for UFP Industries here>>>

Shares of UFP Industries have returned +4.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

For the quarter ended December 2025, Diamondback Energy (FANG - Free Report) reported revenue of $3.38 billion, down 9% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.74, compared to $3.64 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.15 billion, representing a surprise of +7.01%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -7.2%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.88.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Diamondback performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Average daily production / Daily combined volumes: 969,120.00 BOE/D versus 951,118.10 BOE/D estimated by nine analysts on average.Average Prices - Natural gas liquids, hedged: $/13.51 versus the six-analyst average estimate of $/14.41.Average Prices - Oil -hedged: $/57.07 versus $/57.12 estimated by six analysts on average.Average Prices - Natural gas, hedged: $1.03 per thousand cubic feet versus $1.12 per thousand cubic feet estimated by six analysts on average.Average Prices - Natural gas liquids: $/13.51 versus the five-analyst average estimate of $/14.14.Total Production Volume - Natural gas liquids: 21,684.00 MBBL versus 20,973.56 MBBL estimated by five analysts on average.Total Production Volume - Natural gas: 121,805.00 MMcf compared to the 118,400.70 MMcf average estimate based on five analysts.Total Production Volume - Oil: 47,174.00 MBBL versus the five-analyst average estimate of 46,918.53 MBBL.Total Production Volume (Combined volumes): 89,159.00 MBOE versus 87,625.53 MBOE estimated by five analysts on average.Average Prices - Oil: $/58 compared to the $/56.62 average estimate based on five analysts.Revenues- Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid: $3.03 billion compared to the $3.02 billion average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of -12.6% year over year.Revenues- Other operating income: $35 million versus $24.12 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +133.3% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Diamondback here>>>

Shares of Diamondback have returned +14.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN.A) Q4 2025 Earnings Call February 23, 2026 5:00 PM EST

Company Participants

Akil Marsh
Craig Cornelius - CEO, President & Director
Sarah Rubenstein - Executive VP & CFO

Conference Call Participants

Mark Jarvi - CIBC Capital Markets, Research Division
Hannah Velásquez - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Justin Clare - ROTH Capital Partners, LLC, Research Division
Agnieszka Storozynski - Seaport Research Partners
Heidi Hauch - BNP Paribas, Research Division
Nelson Ng - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Thank you for standing by, and welcome to Clearway Energy Inc.'s Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]

I would now like to hand the call over to Akil Marsh, Senior Director, Investor Relations. Please go ahead.

Akil Marsh

Thank you for taking the time to join Clearway Energy, Inc.'s fourth quarter call. With me today are Craig Cornelius, the company's President and CEO; and Sarah Rubenstein, the company's CFO.

Before we begin, I'd like to quickly note that today's discussion will contain forward-looking statements, which are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. Actual results may differ materially. Please review the safe harbor in today's presentation as well as risk factors in our SEC filings. In addition, we will refer to both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. For information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, please refer to today's presentation.

In particular, please note that we may refer to both offered and committed transactions in today's oral presentation and also may discuss such transactions during the question-and-answer portion of today's conference. Please refer to the safe harbor in today's presentation for a description of the categories of potential transactions and related risks, contingencies and uncertainties.

With that, I'll hand it over to Craig.

Craig Cornelius

BOSTON, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Block & Leviton announces that a securities fraud lawsuit has been filed against Navan, Inc. (Nasdaq: NAVN) and certain of its executives. Investors who have lost money in their Navan investment should contact the firm to learn more about how they might recover those losses. For more details, visit https://blockleviton.com/cases/navn.

What is this all about?

The lawsuit alleges that the Company’s October 31, 2025, IPO offering materials did not adequately disclose that, at the time of the Offering, Navan had sharply increased sales and marketing spending and was facing slowing revenue trends, which were necessary to sustain its reported growth metrics. Navan sold approximately 36.9 million shares at $25 per share in the IPO. On December 15, 2025, the company disclosed a substantial sequential increase in sales and marketing expenses and announced the departure of its Chief Financial Officer, and the stock declined the following trading day, closing at $12.90 per share.

‍Who is eligible?

Anyone who purchased Navan common stock and has seen their shares fall may be eligible, whether or not they have sold their investment. Investors should contact Block & Leviton to learn more.

What should you do next?

The deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff is April 24, 2026. A class has not yet been certified, and until a certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. If you've lost money on your investment, you should contact Block & Leviton to learn more via our case website, by email at [email protected], or by phone at (888) 256-2510.

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If you have non-public information about Navan, you should consider assisting in our investigation or working with our attorneys to file a report with the Securities Exchange Commission under their whistleblower program. Whistleblowers who provide original information to the SEC may receive rewards of up to 30% of any successful recovery. For more information, contact Block & Leviton at [email protected] or by phone at (888) 256-2510.

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HomeIndustriesHealth CareEarnings ResultsEarnings ResultsThe wellness platform’s results arrived amid heightened legal and regulatory scrutiny over its weight-loss-drug businessPublished: Feb. 23, 2026 at 7:44 p.m. ET

Shares of Hims & Hers fell after hours on Monday after the wellness platform’s first-quarter profit forecast missed expectations, pressured by the money it spent on a Super Bowl ad and planned investments in new technology and products.

Hims & Hers’ stock HIMS stock was down as much as 8.8% in extended trading Monday, after closing the day’s session down 0.8%.

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (BBBY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Vancouver, British Columbia, February 23, 2026 – TheNewswire - Rockland Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or "Rockland") (CSE: RKL) (OTCQB: BERLF) (FSE: GB2) is pleased to provide the following update on the Company’s activities.

DRILL PROGRAM

Rockland continues to drill in at its 100% owned Cole Gold Mines project in the Red lake Mining District, Ontario. The program is now on hole 12 with the first 5 drilled holes in at the lab now and results expected in the near future.

FINANCING CLOSING

Rockland announces that it has closed the non-brokered private placements announced February 9, 2026.

The Company issued 1.375 million hard dollar units (the "Units") at a price of $0.20 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $275,000. Each Unit is comprised of one common share ("Share") and one transferable Share purchase warrant of the Company ("Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the Subscriber to purchase one Warrant Share for a 24-month period after the Closing Date at an exercise price of $0.275 per share. Net proceeds of the Financing will be used to advance the Corporation's Cole Gold Mines project in Red Lake, Ontario and for general working capital purposes.

The Company further announces it has closed the non-brokered private placement of 1,000,000 flow-through shares at a price of $0.25 per FT Share (the "FT Offering"), for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $250,000. Each flow-through unit is comprised of one common share of the company issued on a flow-through basis and one-half of one common share purchase warrant issued on a non-flow-through basis. Each whole warrant shall entitle the holder thereof to acquire one common share of RKL at a price of $0.35 for a period of 24 months following the closing of the offering. The flow-through shares will qualify as flow-through shares (within the meaning of Subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and Section 359.1 of the Taxation Act (Quebec).  

The FT shares will entitle the holder to receive the tax benefits applicable to flow-through shares, in accordance with provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada). The proceeds from the sale of the FT Units will be used to advance the Company's Cole Gold Mines project in Red Lake.

Shares issued pursuant to the Financing will be subject to a four-month hold period according to applicable securities laws of Canada.

ACQUISITION

Rockland is pleased to announce the signing of an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Twin Break project located in the Red lake Mining District, Ontario. Twin Break is a patented, high-grade–backed opportunity on McKenzie Island in the Red Lake gold district, where Rockland can quickly define drill-ready targets and systematically pursue meaningful upside along a deep, gold-bearing corridor.

Property highlights

Patented land package on McKenzie Island in the Red Lake gold district, providing secure tenure over a proven gold-bearing setting. 

Documented high-grade gold at surface, including 122.5 g/t Au over 0.5 m and a 161.1 g/t Au grab sample with visible gold. 

Drill-supported gold mineralization, highlighted by intercepts including 60.3 g/t Au over 0.69 m, confirming continuity beyond surface showings. 

District-scale structural upside, with the Bishop’s Break structure reported to extend to 1,103 m depth and an identified parallel “Bishop’s Break–style” system, creating multiple priority targets for follow-up work. 

CEO Mike England commented “Corridor-scale systems like Red Lake and Campbell have delivered stacked deposits. Twin Break is centered on a deep, continuous break with a parallel trend, backed by high-grade surface results and drilling, leaving clear room for repeat discoveries.”

Terms of the agreement for a 100% interest call for the issuance of 250,000 shares on approval and a further payment of 500,000 shares on the 12-month anniversary of the effective date. An existing NSR of 3.0% is applicable with 1.5% available for purchase at any time for $1,000,000.

Rockland’s disclosure of a technical or scientific nature in this news release were reviewed and approved by Donald Hoy, M. Sc., P. Geo., who serves as the Qualified Person under the definition of National Instrument 43-101.

About Rockland Resources Ltd.

Rockland Resources is committed to unlocking value through focused mineral exploration and discovery. The company's flagship project is the historic Cole Gold Mines project in the prolific Red Lake district of Ontario. By leveraging geological expertise, disciplined exploration and strategic project development, Rockland Resources aims to deliver meaningful growth and long-term value to its shareholders.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Michael England, CEO & Director

For further information, please contact:

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  Neither the Canadian Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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On February 4, 2026, Ralliant reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, revealing a “$1.4 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge recorded in the Test & Measurement segment, mainly driven by revised expectations for the EA Elektro-Automatik business.” On this news, the price of Ralliant shares declined $17.89 share, or approximately 31.8%, from $56.28 per share on February 4, 2026 to close at $38.39 on February 4, 2026.

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If you purchased or otherwise acquired Ralliant securities, have information, or would like to learn more about this investigation, please contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at [email protected], or fill out the contact form below, to discuss your rights or interests with respect to these matters at no cost.

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By PYMNTS  |  February 23, 2026

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PayPal Holdings has met with banks at a time when it is seeing unsolicited interest from would-be buyers, Bloomberg reported Monday (Feb. 23), citing unnamed sources.

The company is drawing takeover interest after its shares slid about 46% over the past year, according to the report.

At least one large company is considering buying the whole company, while others are looking at select assets, the report said.

The potential buyers are in the early stages of consideration, and the company may not change hands, per the report.

Reached by PYMNTS, PayPal declined to comment on the report.

According to the Bloomberg report, PayPal shares rose as much as 9.7% Monday after news of buyer interest was published.

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PayPal announced Feb. 3, during the company’s fourth quarter earnings call, that it was making a CEO change.

The firm said it named Enrique Lores to lead the next phase of its strategy, replacing Alex Chriss as the board presses for faster execution in a more crowded payments market.

Lores is set to become president and CEO on March 1. PayPal Chief Financial and Operating Officer Jamie Miller is serving as interim CEO until that time.

Lores has served on PayPal’s board for nearly five years and has been board chair since July 2024. He has served for more than six years as president and CEO of HP, where he led a shift beyond PCs and printing, and helped build on the separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP.

During the Feb. 3 earnings call, Miller said that PayPal realized its “execution has not been what it needs to be.”

“We have not moved fast enough or with the level of focus required, and we are taking immediate steps to address that reality,” Miller said.

PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster wrote at the time in a post on LinkedIn that the CEO change did not come as a surprise because PayPal’s market cap remained where it was a decade ago and its place as the default checkout button on the web has diminished.

“The big question now is why Lores and why now,” Webster wrote. “A look at his resume might hold some clues. He led the separation of HP into two business units in 2014. Could that be PayPal’s next move?”

EARLY WARNING REPORT ISSUED PURSUANT TO NATIONAL INSTRUMENT 62-103

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / Snipp Interactive Inc. ("Snipp" or the "Company") (TSXV:SPN)(OTC PINK:SNIPF), a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company in the global loyalty and promotions sector, is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering (the "Offering") of senior secured convertible debentures (the "Debentures") for aggregate gross proceeds of C$4,500,000 from a lead group of strategic investors (the "Strategic Investors"), which includes insider participation. The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to support the Company's growth initiatives and for general working capital purposes. As previously announced on February 19, 2026, Shen Capital Partners Inc. ("Shen Capital" or the "Lead Investor"), through its affiliated entities, participated as lead investor in connection with the Offering.

"We're pleased to welcome Shen Capital as a strategic sponsor. This investment reflects confidence in our platform and the opportunity set," said Atul Sabharwal, CEO of Snipp Interactive Inc. "We look forward to working closely with Martin and the Shen Capital team as we continue to scale Snipp".

"Snipp has earned the trust of leading global brands with a strong enterprise platform, and we believe the Company is well positioned for its next phase of growth," said Martin Shen, General Partner at Shen Capital. "We're excited to support management as an active, long-term partner, bringing best-in-class software operating practices, product discipline, and scalable execution to help build a durable, category-leading business."

"The Company is also pleased to have the continued support of Lark Investments Inc., a long-standing shareholder of the Company, whose participation in this Offering reflects their ongoing confidence in Snipp's strategic direction and growth potential" said Atul Sabharwal, CEO of Snipp Interactive Inc.

The Offering is being conducted pursuant to applicable prospectus exemptions under Canadian securities laws and may include subscriptions from Canadian and U.S. accredited investors.

Terms of the Debentures: As previously announced, the Debentures bear interest at a rate of 3.45% per annum (calculated as simple interest) and mature on the date that is three (3) years from the date of issuance (the "Maturity Date"). Interest is payable quarterly; however, the first four quarterly interest payments are deferred and payable in a lump sum on the 12-month anniversary of the closing date.

The Debentures are secured by a first-ranking security interest in all present and after-acquired property of the Company and are guaranteed by its material subsidiaries, Snipp Interactive Inc. (Delaware) and Snipp Interactive Limited (Ireland).

Conversion Terms: As previously announced, the principal amount of the Debentures is convertible, at the option of the holder, into units of the Company ("Units") at a conversion price (the "Conversion Price") equal to: (a) until February 23, 2027, at $0.08 per Unit, (b) at any time after February 23, 2027 at $0.10 per Unit, or (c) from and after the effective date of the Company completing the Consolidation (as defined below), the Conversion Price shall be adjusted by multiplying $0.08, by a fraction: (i) the numerator of which shall be the number of outstanding common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") prior to the Consolidation; (ii) the denominator of which shall be the number of outstanding Common Shares after the Consolidation; and (iii) from and after the effective date of the Consolidation, then the number of Units issuable upon the conversion of the Debenture shall be simultaneously adjusted by multiplying the number of Units issuable upon the conversion of the Debenture in effect immediately prior to the Consolidation by a fraction which shall be the reciprocal of the fraction employed in the adjustment of the Conversion Price in clause (c); and as may be further adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms of the Debenture.

Each Unit consists of one (1) Common Share and one (1) Common Share purchase warrant (a "Warrant").

Warrant Terms: As previously announced, each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $0.12 per Common Share for a period of 60 months from the date of issuance of the Debentures.

Forced Conversion and Acceleration: As previously announced:

Debentures: Commencing 12 months after the closing date, if the volume-weighted average trading price ("VWAP") of the Common Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSX-V") equals or exceeds $0.20 for 30 consecutive trading days, the Company may force the conversion of the outstanding principal amount into Units.

Warrants: Commencing 9 months after the issuance of such warrants, if the VWAP of the Common Shares on the TSX-V equals or exceeds $0.25 for 30 consecutive trading days, the Company may accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants to a date that is 30 days following notice to the holders, provided that any such acceleration shall be nullified in the event that the closing price for the Common Shares on the TSX-V is less than $0.23 on any trading day during the notice period.

Strategic Investors: The Offering was led by Shen Capital which subscribed for $3,500,000 principal amount of the Debentures through its affiliated entities, Lark Investments Inc. ("Lark Investments") subscribed for $900,000 principal amount of the Debentures, and Atul Sabharwal, the Company's CEO and director, subscribed for $100,000 principal amount of the Debentures.

Early Warning Report - Shen Capital: Prior to the Offering, Shen Capital did not own any securities of the Company. The Debentures acquired by Shen Capital pursuant to the Offering are convertible or exercisable into an aggregate of 87,500,000 Common Shares (assuming the conversion in full of the Debentures and the exercise in full of the Warrants) representing approximately 23.3574% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a partially diluted basis, based on 374,613,829 Common Shares issued and outstanding (inclusive of the 87,500,000 Common Shares issued upon conversion or exercise of the Debentures and Warrants). As of the date hereof, the Company has 287,113,829 Common Shares issued and outstanding prior to the conversion or exercise of securities. For purposes of these figures, the calculations were based on the lowest Conversion Price, being $0.08 per share.

Shen Capital acquired the Debentures for investment purposes and may in the future participate in financings and/or acquire or dispose of securities of the Company in the market, privately or otherwise, as circumstances or market conditions warrant. A copy of the early warning report will appear on the Company's profile on SEDAR+ and may also be obtained by calling: (416) 725-4633 (905-130 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1N5).

Early Warning Report - Lark Investments: Prior to the Offering, Lark Investments had beneficial ownership and control over 53,152,060 Common Shares, representing approximately 18.51% of the Company's issued and outstanding Common Shares at that time. The Debentures acquired by Lark Investments pursuant to the Offering are convertible or exercisable into an aggregate of 22,500,000 Common Shares (assuming the conversion in full of the Debentures and the exercise in full of the Warrants) representing approximately 24.4343% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a partially diluted basis, based on 309,613,829 Common Shares issued and outstanding (inclusive of the 22,500,000 Common Shares issued upon conversion or exercise of the Debentures and Warrants). As of the date hereof, the Company has 287,113,829 Common Shares issued and outstanding prior to the conversion or exercise of securities. For purposes of these figures, the calculations were based on the lowest Conversion Price, being $0.08 per share.

Lark Investments acquired the Debentures for investment purposes. Depending on market conditions and other factors, Lark Investments may from time to time acquire and/or dispose of securities of the Company or continue to hold its current position. A copy of the early warning report will appear on the Company's profile on SEDAR+.

Shareholder Approval of Control Persons: As a result of the Offering, upon the conversion of the Debentures and/or the exercise of the Warrants, each of Shen Capital and Lark Investments may become a "Control Person" of the Company (as defined in the policies of the TSX-V). As previously announced, the Company obtained disinterested shareholder approval for the creation of these two Control Persons at its Annual General & Special Meeting held on January 9, 2026 (the "Meeting").

Board Appointment: Pursuant to a side letter agreement with the Lead Investor, the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Martin Shen to its Board of Directors, effective as of the closing date of the Offering. Mr. Shen is the Co-Founder and General Partner of Shen Capital.

Share Consolidation: The Company has agreed to implement a consolidation (reverse split) of its Common Shares on the basis of at least one (1) post-consolidation Common Share for every ten (10) pre-consolidation Common Shares (the "Consolidation") within 12 months of the closing date, subject to TSX-V approval. Shareholders approved the proposed Consolidation at the Meeting.

Related Party Transaction: The participation of Lark Investments, a current shareholder owning more than 10% of the Common Shares of the Company, and Atul Sabharwal, a director and officer of the Company (together, the "Related Parties"), in the Offering constitutes a "related party transaction" as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company relied on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101, specifically sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a), as the fair market value of the transaction, insofar as it involved the Related Parties, did not exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization.

Regulatory Matters: The Offering has received conditional acceptance from the TSX-V and remains subject to final acceptance of the Exchange. All securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus one day from the closing date under applicable Canadian securities laws. The Debentures, Common Shares and Warrants have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption.

About Snipp:
Snipp Interactive Inc. (TSXV:SPN)(OTC PINK:SNIPF) is a leading Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company in the global loyalty and promotions sector. Snipp's proprietary and modular SnippCARE (Customer Acquisition, Retention & Engagement) Platform allows its marquee list of Fortune 500 clients and world-class agencies and partners to use various modules of the Platform to run long-term and short-term programs and promotions, while continually generating and capturing unique zero party data that is invaluable in providing insights to drive sales. SnippCHECK, the Platform's Receipt Processing Module has established itself as an industry leader and standard by powering a large majority of all receipt-based promotions in North America. SnippLOYALTY, the Platform's full scale modular loyalty engine allows clients the flexibility of deploying any/all aspects of a standard loyalty program on a case-by-case basis. SnippREWARDS, the Platform's modular catalogue of digital and physical rewards provides clients with global and easily deployable access to an extensive catalogue of digital and physical rewards. SnippWIN, the Platform's gaming module solves for the implementation and compliance difficulties of offering games of chance and skill on a global basis and allows for the global deployment and administration of legally compliant games of chance and skill. For more information, visit Snipp's website at www.snipp.com and its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Snipp is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with a presence across the United States, Canada, Ireland, Europe, and India. Snipp is publicly listed on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada and is also quoted on the OTC Pink marketplace under the symbol SNIPF.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Snipp Interactive Inc.
Malcolm Davidson
Chief Financial Officer (Interim)
[email protected]
1-888-99-SNIPP

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SummaryCompaniesUSD1 stablecoin briefly dipped below $1 benchmark, quickly recoveredWorld Liberty Financial says it repelled coordinated 'attack'BOSTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The Trump family-backed crypto stablecoin, USD1, briefly dipped below its $1 benchmark price on Monday, to around $0.994, but quickly recovered.

A spokesman for World Liberty Financial, for which USD1 is a signature product, said in a statement to Reuters its engineering and security teams had “successfully repelled a coordinated attack.”

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World Liberty, which was co-founded in 2024 by President Donald Trump, his three sons and a group of partners, added in a post on X.com that the X accounts of its co-founders were accessed without authorization. It did not name which ones. There was no hack of the digital contracts and wallets behind WLFI or USD1, the post added.

“Zero smart contracts were affected. All USD1 funds remain completely safe, secure, and fully backed. Our infrastructure and team operated exactly as designed,” the post said, opens new tab.

Like other stablecoins, USD1 is backed by reserves of U.S. dollars and cash-like securities so that its market price stays close to the benchmark of $1. Some deviation is normal, but more abrupt declines, even if small, are closely watched.

USD1 was last trading at $0.9994, within its historical range. It is the fifth largest stablecoin by market cap, according to crypto industry tracker CoinGecko.com.

Reporting by Lawrence Delevingne in Boston, Editing by Tom Lasseter and Stephen Coates

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Delevingne works primarily on enterprise stories related to finance. He joined Reuters in 2015 and previously reported for CNBC.com and Absolute Return. Delevingne is a graduate of Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism and Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service.

Bitcoin’s Famous Ramadan Rally Seems Less Likely in 2026, But Some Patterns Look Familiar Prefer us on Google

Bitcoin has followed a similar volatility pattern in 6 of the last 7 Ramadans, with early sharp moves and later instability.Ramadan 2026 started with a flush, not a rally, showing weaker strength but familiar emotional swings.On-chain data suggests bounce potential, but demand remains fragile, pointing to likely choppy price action ahead.Bitcoin’s often-cited “Ramadan rally” setup may be fading in 2026. However, the volatility pattern many traders have watched in recent years still appears to be present.

To be clear, the holiest month in Islam has nothing to do with digital assets. Crypto trades on global liquidity, macro news, positioning, and sentiment. 

Still, when looking at the last seven Ramadan periods (2019–2025), Bitcoin showed a surprisingly consistent shape in six of seven cases: an early sharp move, then choppy trading, then a later pullback or fade. The main exception was 2020, when a stronger macro recovery trend dominated.

Bitcoin Price Chart Over the Last 7 RamadanWhat the Last Seven Ramadans ShowedThe pattern was not “Bitcoin always goes up in Ramadan.” That is not true.

Instead, the recurring pattern was more specific: Bitcoin often saw front-loaded volatility, usually with a strong early move, followed by mid-period exhaustion and a weaker finish. In some years, Bitcoin still ended Ramadan higher overall. But even then, price often pulled back after a mid-Ramadan peak.

That makes this less of a directional pattern and more of a timing-and-structure pattern.

Bitcoin Price Chart Over the Past Week. Source: CoinGeckoWhat Looks Different in 2026This year’s first week looks different in one important way. Bitcoin did not open with a clean rally. It opened with chop, then a sharp flush, and only after that started a bounce attempt.

That means the pattern is still familiar in shape — fast move, emotional swing, unstable recovery — but the sequence has changed. The market looks weaker than the stronger Ramadan years, at least so far.

On-Chain Data Shows Why Bitcoin Remains Weak in Q1The on-chain picture is mixed.

First, the Binance Buying Power Index has dropped to a level that previously appeared near compressed, exhausted conditions. 

That is a contrarian positive. It suggests a relief bounce can happen if selling pressure fades.

Also, network activity has stayed weak for six straight months. That is a structural warning. It suggests demand and participation remain soft, which can make rallies fragile.

Bitcoin Network Active Addresses. Source: CryptoQuantThird, short-term holder realized losses remain negative, even after the worst capitulation cooled. 

In simple terms, panic selling has slowed, but many recent buyers are still exiting at a loss. That usually points to base formation, not a confirmed uptrend.

The 7D-EMA of Net Realized Profit & Loss for Recent Investors. Source: GlassnodeOverall, a relief bounce or choppy recovery attempt is plausible for Bitcoin in the coming weeks, especially if the Binance buying power signal plays out.

But the on-chain demand + STH P/L backdrop suggests that upside may initially be fragile and resistance-heavy.

In short, the old Ramadan “rally” narrative looks weaker in 2026. Yet the broader pattern of early volatility, sharp swings, and uncertain follow-through remains visible.

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Ethereum got hammered Tuesday. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap fell below the critical $1,600 support level, sending shockwaves through trading desks and retail investors who’d been betting on a bounce back from recent lows.

The selloff wasn’t pretty. Ethereum dropped from around $1,650 early Tuesday to hit a 24-hour low of $1,550 on major exchanges, according to data from Kraken and other platforms. Trading volumes spiked as panic selling kicked in, with many investors apparently cutting their losses rather than riding out what’s becoming an increasingly brutal bear market for digital assets. The breach of $1,600 is particularly concerning because technical analysts had flagged that level as make-or-break territory for any near-term recovery hopes.

Things look pretty grim right now.

Crypto strategist Michael van de Poppe didn’t mince words when he warned followers on February 22 about what could happen next. “If we lose the $1,500 support, we’re looking at a swift move down to $1,300,” he said, referring to price levels not seen since early 2023. That’s a drop that would wipe out months of gains and push Ethereum back into territory that most bulls thought was ancient history. Van de Poppe’s analysis is getting serious attention from traders who’ve learned the hard way that support levels can crumble fast in crypto markets.

The technical picture isn’t helping anyone feel better about Ethereum’s prospects. The Relative Strength Index is flashing oversold signals, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a bounce is coming – sometimes oversold just gets more oversold in crypto. Moving averages are pointing toward resistance around $1,700, which means any recovery attempt will face headwinds. And the 200-day moving average sits around $1,520, a level that market analyst Sarah Tran from FXStreet says could be the real test. “Breaching this level could signal a deeper bearish trend,” she warned, basically saying things could get a lot worse before they get better.

But Ethereum isn’t fighting this battle alone – the entire crypto market is under pressure. Related coverage: Bitcoin Crashes Below K as Trump.

Bitcoin’s been all over the place, and when the king of crypto gets volatile, everything else usually follows. The correlation between major digital assets means Ethereum can’t really decouple from broader market sentiment, which has been pretty negative lately. Regulatory uncertainty keeps hanging over the space like a dark cloud, with governments worldwide still figuring out how to handle cryptocurrencies.

Exchange data tells the story of investor sentiment better than any chart. Binance reported increased selling pressure throughout Tuesday’s session, while Coinbase saw similar patterns as users rushed to offload positions. Bitfinex noted a spike in Ethereum withdrawals, suggesting some investors are moving coins off exchanges and into cold storage – either because they’re planning to hold long-term or because they want more control over their assets during turbulent times. The platform didn’t specify exact numbers, but the trend is clear enough.

Options markets are basically screaming bearish right now. Data from Deribit showed a massive surge in put options at the $1,500 strike price, with traders positioning for even more downside. That’s not the kind of activity you see when people expect a quick recovery. These aren’t small retail bets either – the size of some of these positions suggests institutional players are hedging against further declines or outright betting on them.

Network activity presents a mixed picture that’s hard to interpret. Blockchain analytics firm Glassnode reported higher transaction counts and more active addresses on February 22, which could mean the network is still seeing real usage despite the price crash. Or it could just be people moving coins around in panic. Hard to say for sure, but at least Ethereum isn’t seeing the kind of network stagnation that would signal complete abandonment. More on this topic: Ethereum Devs Push Major Upgrade Despite.

The silence from Ethereum’s leadership is deafening. Co-founder Vitalik Buterin hasn’t tweeted about the price action, leaving the community to speculate about internal strategies. The development team also hasn’t issued any statements about current market conditions, which is pretty typical but still leaves investors wanting more guidance. Grayscale Investments, which manages one of the largest Ethereum investment vehicles, also stayed quiet about any potential changes to their holdings.

Ethereum faces growing competition from newer blockchains that promise faster transactions and lower fees. The upcoming Shanghai update might help with network efficiency, but it’s unclear whether technical improvements can offset broader market headwinds. Developers keep working on long-term upgrades while traders focus on short-term price movements – two different timelines that don’t always align.

The next few trading sessions will probably determine whether this is just another crypto dip or the start of something worse. Stop-loss orders are likely stacked below current levels, which means any further selling could trigger a cascade effect. Market participants are watching $1,500 like hawks, knowing that level could be the difference between a manageable correction and a full-blown rout.

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Ripple [XRP] was one of the most traded tokens in the past 24 hours, hence among the most shorted coins.

This spike in volume was priced in by the altcoin, where its valuation declined the same way as the entire crypto market.

XRP volume spikes across multiple exchanges The data from CoinGlass showed that this spike in Spot volume was consistent across multiple exchanges.

For instance, daily trading volume on Upbit, which mostly constitutes Asian participants, was up by 83%. It was the highest among all, with activity exceeding $193 million.

For the U.S. investors, they traded about $111.7 million on Coinbase, which was a rise of 34%. Moreover, from a global perspective using the Binance exchange, volume increased by 68%, surpassing $131 million.

Source: CoinGlass

The Spot markets traded more than $710 million in total, while the Futures markets traded about $3.76 billion. The difference comes from the leverage feature in Futures trading, which amplifies gains or losses.

These figures suggested that most of these trades were shorts, as the price dropped by 6.46% during this period.

XRP falls amid increased selling pressure The price action charts showed that XRP dropped from $1.46 to $1.34 during this period. The drop led to a breakdown below $1.40, a previous support level, though it was not a strong one then.

Breaking below $1.34 could see the altcoin crash further below $1.25.

Source: XRP/USDT on TradingView

However, XRP was holding above the $1.34 level, suggesting a reduction in sell pressure. Still, price needed to flip $1.40 into support for a rally toward $1.66, as it previously did when it hit $1.34.

These results indicated that XRP remained a significant player, particularly due to its strong on-chain and fundamental performance.

Why all is not lost for Ripple To begin with, the number of daily successful transactions on the XRP Ledger spiked by 40%. This metric jumped from 1.5 million to 2.5 million at press time. This was an indication of real chain activity.

Source: XRPscan

Additionally, XRP Ledger outpaced its peers in terms of on-chain market capitalization for Real-World Assets (RWAs).

As per rwa.xyz data, XRP’s RWA market cap grew by 23.42% in the last 30 days, reaching $2 billion. This value flipped Solana [SOL], whose cap grew by 44%, reaching $1.70 billion.

Despite their growths, they represented 0.50% and 0.45% of the total market share, with Canton [CC] leading at 87.9%.

Meanwhile, Arizona’s proposed Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund bill added XRP. Other assets in this list were Bitcoin [BTC], DigiByte, stablecoins, and non-fungible tokens [NFT].

Altogether, the fundamentals and chain activity look bullish for XRP. However, sell pressure from investors and a bearish market on the 4-hour chart showed that things were not good for the altcoin.

Final Summary XRP saw a spike in daily volume across 3 major exchanges, signaling market-wide acceptance of its price weakness.  XRP’s on-chain activity and fundamentals pointed to a bullish outlook even though price action did not align.

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $64,000 on February 23 at 20:15 UTC to trade at $63,950, a level last witnessed in late 2024. The flagship’s coin fear & greed index read 5/100, indicating extreme fear.

Source: Trading View

The crypto market’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is still in the region of oversold, as BTC’s open interest (OI) drops 0.69% to $44.67 billion in 24h. 164,471 traders have experienced a combined total of $621.69 million in liquidations, with the largest single liquidation happening on the HTX exchange and accounting for $61.51 million.

Bitcoin recorded an all-time-high of $126,272 on October 6, then saw the biggest ever single-day flash crash four days later. In what is now dubbed the “10/10 event”, liquidations on leveraged positions mounted to over $19 billion in just 24h.

Why is Bitcoin on a persistent downward spiral?One of the primary triggers for Bitcoin’s price correction was US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. Currently, this tax sits at 15% for global imports to the US, which has triggered major de-risking among crypto investors.

Among institutions, Bitcoin ETFs have recorded their fifth consecutive week of outflows, now totaling $3.8 billion. Outflows now account for a net $8 billion since late last year, with delays in the passage of the CLARITY Act further hurting market optimism.

Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran have heightened fear among investors, causing them to switch to gold as a more stable store of value. Gold’s market cap has now risen to $36.4 trillion, with a 17% gain year-to-date. Cryptocurrency’s performance pales in comparison, with the overall market cap at $2.23 trillion, and a 25% backtrack of BTC from its new year’s price of over $88,000.

Source: Trading View

What next for Bitcoin?Several analysts, including those from Standard Chartered, suggest Bitcoin could hit a bottom of $50,000 due to institutional capitulation. However, high trading volumes and net institutional inflows for at least three consecutive days could cause a reclamation of $68,000.

The likes of Grayscale and Bitwise suggest that Bitcoin now has the features of a mature asset, charting slow bullish trends in place of the historical four-year cycle. 

Upcoming events that are expected to positively impact the price of Bitcoin include the passage of the CLARITY Act, the March 2026 mining of the 20 millionth BTC, and the appointment of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chair.

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