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Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, and his son AJ Scaramucci have invested in a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) venture co-founded by Eric Trump and backed by Donald Trump Jr.

What Happened: Solari Capital, an investment firm founded by AJ Scaramucci, spearheaded a $220 million funding round in July for the Bitcoin mining company, American Bitcoin.

The Scaramuccis told Fortune that the investment was made prior to American Bitcoin becoming a public entity through a reverse merger in September.

AJ’s firm contributed over $100 million, with Anthony also making a personal investment of an undisclosed amount.

Also Read: Bitcoin Could Plunge 40% Before Hitting $500K, Warns Anthony Scaramucci

Other notable investors in the round included life coach Tony Robbins, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, investor Grant Cardone, and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis.

Despite Anthony’s past criticisms of President Trump and his support for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the Scaramuccis have shown faith in the potential of American Bitcoin.

Why It Matters: The Scaramuccis’ investment in American Bitcoin is significant, given their long-standing advocacy for cryptocurrency and belief in Bitcoin’s future. “Bitcoin transcends politics,” AJ stated to the outlet.

This move underscores their commitment to the potential of Bitcoin, irrespective of their political differences with the Trump family.

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Since it last split its stock back in 2015, shares of Netflix (NFLX 3.64%) have surged on the back of incredible business growth and increased confidence in the company's long-term investment thesis. This investor optimism has made the stock a Wall Street darling, putting shares well beyond $1,000 -- a level that makes a stock split sensible. To this end, the company recently announced it is splitting its stock 10-for-1.

The streaming service company says the split is about accessibility, especially for employees who participate in the company's stock option program. Still, it's a seminal moment for the stock and shareholders -- especially considering the roller coaster shareholders have been on in recent years. Capturing the stock's wild volatility during this period, shares traded at levels below $200 as recently as 2022 -- a far cry from today's levels.

With shares set to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis tomorrow, it's a good time to look at the stock. Is it a buy, even after the split?

Image source: Netflix.

Undeniable momentum
Driven by a combination of price hikes, membership growth, and increased advertising revenue, Netflix's third-quarter revenue rose 17.2% year over year -- an uptick from 15.9% growth in the second quarter and above the company's 15.7% top-line growth in 2024. Management also guided to another 17% increase for the fourth quarter, which implies the reacceleration is holding into year's end.

Key to the company's growth story is its advertising business. While this part of Netflix's operation is less than three years old and is still small relative to its subscription business, it is scaling fast.

"We have a solid foundation and are increasingly confident in the outlook for our ads business," management said in the company's third-quarter update. "We are now on track to more than double our ads revenue in 2025..."

That matters because ads can widen Netflix's growth runway without relying solely on new subscribers and price hikes. And because advertising economics can be attractive, the fast-growing business will likely bolster profits meaningfully over time.

Even before the advertising business becomes a substantial portion of overall revenue, Netflix's core business is already driving operating margin expansion. The company's 2024 operating margin was 27%, up from 16% in 2023. And management expects its 2025 operating margin to expand to 29%.

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Notably, the stock split doesn't change the business or the company's value. It just gives Netflix investors 10 shares with a total value of what one share was worth before the split. Investors, therefore, shouldn't buy the stock because of the split; it's just a matter of optics.

Still, given the stock's big run-up over the last few years, it's a good time to look at the stock. Clearly, the business is firing on all cylinders. But are shares priced attractively?

As of this writing, Netflix trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of more than 47. While this may seem stretched, investors should remember that the company's double-digit revenue growth and operating margin is expected to drive significant earnings growth over the next year. For this reason, the company's price-to-forward earnings ratio may be a more effective way to understand the stock's valuation in the proper context. Netflix's forward P/E ratio sits at 35 -- a much more reasonable (and even attractive) figure in light of the company's market leadership and recent growth trends. And don't forget about Netflix's fast-growing advertising business, which could morph into a major earnings growth lever over the next five to 10 years.

So, is Netflix stock a buy -- even after a stock split? I think so. Of course, no stock is without risks. The competition in the space is intense, featuring deep-pocketed tech companies with massive funds available for content spending. For this reason, I'd keep any position in the stock small. Additionally, investors who decide to buy shares should keep a watchful eye on the competitive nature of the streaming business to see if any future developments change the investment thesis.

November 16, 2025 2:11 PM EST | Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 16, 2025) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) between October 22, 2024 and October 28, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 12, 2026.

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

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Stride, Inc. are class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=30689 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 12, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

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

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made misleading statements and omissions regarding Stride's products and services to public and private schools, school district, and charter boards. Throughout the Class Period, Stride represented to investors that "[t]hese products and services, spanning curriculum, systems, instruction, and support services are designed to help learners of all ages reach their full potential through inspired teaching and personalized learning." Unbeknownst to investors, Stride was inflating enrollment numbers, cutting staff costs beyond required statutory limits, ignoring compliance requirements, and losing existing and potential enrollments. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Stride, Inc. class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=30689 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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Apple is getting serious about succession planning, according to a new report in The Financial Times.

The company’s board and senior executives are reportedly preparing for the possibility that Tim Cook could step down as CEO as soon as early next year. This would come after Apple’s earnings report in late January, giving the new leadership team time to settle into their roles before Apple’s big events like the Worldwide Developers Conference in June.

The 65-year-old Cook has been Apple’s chief executive since Steve Jobs resigned in 2011; he’s now served as CEO for longer than Jobs. Under his leadership, Apple has grown from a market capitalization of $350 billion to $4 trillion, although the company has apparently struggled to find the right direction with AI.

No final decisions have been made about Cook’s successor or the timing of his departure, the FT says. However, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus is reportedly seen as the most likely candidate for the company’s next CEO.

What happenedAccording to a November 14, 2025, filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Prospect Capital Advisors, LLC increased its position in Dave Inc. (DAVE 5.06%) by 23,455 shares during the third quarter. The firm’s total position reached 40,000 shares, representing a reported market value of $7,974,000 as of Sept. 30, 2025.

What else to knowThe fund bought Dave Inc., and the stake represented 3.05% of reportable 13F assets under management as of Sept. 30, 2025.Top five positions after the filing:  NYSE: RSI: $24.02 million (9.2% of AUM)NASDAQ: IDCC: $20.07 million (7.7% of AUM)NYSE: TPB: $18.15 million (6.9% of AUM)NYSE: ARLO: $17.80 million (6.8% of AUM)NYSE: PJT: $17.69 million (6.8% of AUM)As of Nov. 14, 2025, shares of Dave Inc. were priced at $205.30, up 156.75% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 by 114.52 percentage pointsFive-year revenue compound annual growth rate is 35.41%; the latest trailing twelve months revenue was $347.08 million, with net income of $57.87 millionCompany OverviewMetricValuePrice (as of market close 2025-11-14)$205.30Market Capitalization$2.77 billionRevenue (TTM)$347.08 millionNet Income (TTM)$57.87 millionCompany SnapshotDave, Inc. offers digital banking services, including checking accounts, personal finance tools, and short-term credit solutions such as ExtraCash and overdraft alternatives.Operates a technology-driven platform that delivers financial products and services online, focusing on automation and user experience.Serves individual consumers in the United States seeking accessible, digital-first financial management and banking solutions.Dave Inc. leverages its digital platform to simplify money management and provide alternatives to traditional overdraft and credit products. Its business model centers on delivering financial services directly to consumers through technology and innovation.

Foolish takeShares of Dave have exploded by about 1,790% over the past three years. Despite the big run-up up Prospect Capital appears to expect further gains. Its bet on Dave during the third quarter was the fourth-largest portfolio addition it reported during the period.

Dave stock has been on the rise due to sales that keep defying gravity. The company reported third-quarter revenue that soared by 63% year over year to $150.8 million. It was the second consecutive quarter that the company reported sales that grew more than 60% year over year.

Dave has been delivering on its bottom line, too. In the third quarter, net income reached a new record of $92 million on a GAAP basis. On an adjusted basis, third-quarter net income surged by 193% to $61.6 million.

In September, Dave introduced CashAI v5.5, the latest advancement in its AI-driven, cash flow underwriting engine. The improvements in credit performance are expected to be reflected in the results it reports going forward.

Glossary13F assets under management: The total value of securities a fund must report quarterly to the SEC on Form 13F.
Net position increase: The rise in the number or value of shares held in a particular investment after recent transactions.
Quarter-over-quarter: A comparison between one fiscal quarter and the previous quarter.
Assets under management (AUM): The total market value of investments managed by a fund or investment firm.
Stake: The proportion or amount of ownership an investor or fund holds in a company.
Trailing twelve months (TTM): The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.
Compound annual growth rate (CAGR): The average annual growth rate of an investment over a specified period, assuming profits are reinvested.
Outperforming: Achieving better returns or growth compared to a benchmark or index.
Overdraft alternatives: Financial products designed to help customers avoid traditional bank overdraft fees.
Personal finance tools: Digital resources that help individuals manage budgets, track spending, and plan finances.
Short-term credit solutions: Financial products offering quick access to borrowed funds, typically repaid within a short period.

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As of mid-November 2025, Ethereum and Dogecoin have experienced notable declines amidst a broader crypto market downturn. Ethereum, a prominent player in the blockchain industry, has seen its value drop significantly, reflecting investor concerns over economic conditions and market volatility.

Recent on-chain data has sparked debate after new analysis from Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards suggested that long-term Bitcoin holders, known as “OG whales,” are cashing out in large numbers.

According to Edwards, the chart tracks on-chain spends from addresses that have been inactive for more than seven years, showing multiple transactions of $100 million and $500 million from pre-2018 wallets.

However, not everyone shares the sentiment that these movements are evidence of mass selling.

On-chain expert Willy Woo responded by explaining that what’s being interpreted as “OG dumps” often reflects other activities unrelated to liquidation. Bitcoin being moved from an address “that has been untouched for 7 years” doesn’t always mean it’s being sold.

He outlined several scenarios that could be misread as sell-offs. Some of these include moves to Taproot addresses for quantum safety, custody rotations with institutions like Sygnum Bank, and transfers to treasury entities where OGs post their holdings as collateral or equity.

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Many early holders, now managing substantial wealth, are turning to regulated custody or asset-wrapping structures that improve security and compliance rather than signaling a loss of conviction. Woo noted that such repositioning often strengthens Bitcoin’s institutional integration rather than weakening it.

At the time of writing, the market has shown signs of resilience. Data from CoinMarketCap shows Bitcoin trades at $94,157, down 2.10% in the past 24 hours, while the global crypto market cap sits at $3.19 trillion, dropping over 3%.

The Fear & Greed Index remains in the “Fear” zone at 18, but Bitcoin dominance has climbed slightly to 59.28%.

While the 7-day SMA is currently below the price, the 200-day EMA remains higher at around $108,500, indicating potential resistance ahead. RSI readings near 45 suggest neutral momentum, while MACD levels still lean bearish.

Tom Lee says BTC and ETH are entering long-term supercycles.Bitwise highlights crypto’s tiny share of global wealth.Market volatility masks what analysts call explosive upside potential.Bitcoin (BTC) has surged nearly 100x since Fundstrat recommended it near $1,000 in 2017, enduring six corrections exceeding 50% and three over 75%. Tom Lee, Fundstrat’s Chief Investment Officer, now points to Ethereum following a similar path.

Meanwhile, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley notes that Bitcoin’s $1.9 trillion market cap remains relatively small compared to the hundreds of trillions in global assets.

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Tom Lee Makes the Case for Bitcoin and Ethereum’s Next SurgeTom Lee’s experience with Bitcoin goes back almost a decade, anchored by Fundstrat’s early call around $1,000.

According to the Fundstrat executive, the initial position has delivered roughly 100-fold returns despite intense corrections that shook investor confidence.

Lee emphasizes that capturing such exponential gains requires enduring what he calls ‘existential moments, meaning times of pessimistic sentiment and major sell-offs.

Bitcoin is a volatile asset.

We first recommended Bitcoin to Fundstrat clients in 2017 (1%-2% allocation)
– Bitcoin 2017 ~$1,000

Since then (past 8.5 years), $BTC:
– 6 declines > -50%
– 3 declines > – 75%

2025, Bitcoin 100x from our first recommendation

TAKEAWAY:
To have… pic.twitter.com/xtIRGLdnWM

— Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) November 16, 2025
As of this writing, Bitcoin’s market capitalization was approximately $1.91 trillion. The broader cryptocurrency market reached $3.23 trillion.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Performance. Source: BeInCryptoYet, these numbers are small compared to traditional asset classes, highlighting the strong growth potential industry leaders often mention.

Lee attributes current weakness in crypto to market makers facing balance sheet strain and forced sales. He argues these are technical, not fundamental, challenges within a large-scale supercycle.

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Against this backdrop, the Fundstrat CIO advises against leverage, noting it increases downside risk during periods of high volatility.

Data on Coinglass shows that Bitcoin futures Open Interest is near 100,000, indicating new positions are opening and possibly signaling bullish sentiment. However, higher Open Interest can also signal short-term volatility as traders react to shifting momentum.

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest. Source: CoinglassEthereum’s Supercycle and VolatilityFundstrat’s outlook is not limited to Bitcoin. The firm believes Ethereum is entering its own supercycle, noting that Ethereum’s progress will not be linear. Based on this, they advise investors to expect volatility as the price appreciates in the long term. This trend mirrors Bitcoin’s history of sharp declines between rallies.

To me, the weakness in crypto has the all the signs

– of a market maker (or two) with a major “hole” in their balance sheet

Sharks circling to trigger a liquidation / dumping of prices $BTC

Is this pain short-term? Yes

Does this change the $ETH supercycle of Wall Street… pic.twitter.com/0jfkXYnfv9

— Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) November 15, 2025
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Lee’s point about “stomaching existential moments” is equally relevant for Ethereum investors. The asset has experienced its own significant drops, at times losing over 80% from its peaks.

Nevertheless, investors who held on were rewarded with sizeable gains, strengthening the case for patient capital in high-conviction digital assets.

Bitwise’s Horsley Challenges the 4-Year Cycle MythElsewhere, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley contextualizes Bitcoin’s potential by comparing its size with traditional markets.

Horsley points out that Bitcoin’s $1.9 trillion market cap is minimal next to $120 trillion in equities, $140 trillion in fixed income, $250 trillion in real estate, and $30 trillion in gold.

Globally, there's:
~$120+ trillion of wealth in equities
~$140+ trillion of wealth in fixed income
~$250+ trillion of wealth in real estate
~$100+ trillion in M2 / money
~$30 trillion in gold

There's $1.9 trillion in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin at $85k, $95k, $105k is all the same thing.…

— Hunter Horsley (@HHorsley) November 16, 2025
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Given this context, Bitcoin makes up only a fraction of investable global assets. Even small reallocations from traditional assets to crypto could significantly boost Bitcoin’s valuation.

Since the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in early 2024, institutional adoption has increased, with pension funds, endowments, and corporate treasuries allocating capital to Bitcoin.

Horsley also touches on Bitcoin’s cycle, typically influenced by halving events. He argues that pre-2026 selling could disrupt these patterns, possibly paving the way for a strong bullish phase in 2026.

Here's what I see happening on 4 year cycles —

Common view: people believe in 4 year cycles, and that 2026 will thus be a down year for BTC.

First order effect: people thus sell in 2025 to avoid the down market year.

Second order effect: the 2025 sellers cause 2025 to be a… pic.twitter.com/DMAjWy6UBc

— Hunter Horsley (@HHorsley) November 16, 2025
Year-to-date, Bitcoin is up 2.5% for 2025, according to available data, pointing to building momentum.

Several factors, including limited supply, growing institutional interest, and Bitcoin’s tiny share of global wealth, create a strong investment thesis.

Both Lee and Horsley note that patience is needed, as volatile markets can tempt investors to sell early.

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As traders eye a potential reversal in the market, on-chain data reveals a massive XRP short position has been opened; this coincides with a surge of whale transactions.

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Most cryptocurrencies, especially in the top 100, are trading down early Sunday session, including XRP.

At the time of writing, XRP was down 1.34% in the last 24 hours to $2.22. XRP is entering its sixth day of drop from the Nov. 11 high of $2.56 to reach a low of $2.18 early Sunday.

According to TradingView data, XRP closed the week down 5.97%, marking three straight weeks of drop. The drop has caused XRP to lose a crucial weekly support (the weekly MA 50 now at $2.543), which had held up its price since it started rising in November 2024.

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As traders eye a potential reversal in the market, on-chain data reveals a massive XRP short position has been opened.

According to Lookonchain, a crypto trader linked to Roobet and Stake was shorting again, opening massive shorts with maximum leverage on Bitcoin, XRP and Zcash (ZEC) for a total position size of $196 million.

The trader opened a 20x XRP position of 12.34 million XRP worth $27.4 million. The opening of the long position coincides with increased whale activity for XRP. According to Ali, whales sold nearly 200 million XRP in the last 48 hours, contributing to the price drop.

XRP whale activity surgesXRP is seeing increased whale activity following the successful launch of the Canary XRP ETF, which recorded $58 million in day-one volume, the most of any ETF launch so far.

According to Ali, a crypto analyst, XRP recorded 716 whale transactions, each worth more than $1 million, which is the highest count in four months.

Blockchain data tracker Whale Alert reports two transactions of 45 million XRP each, worth over $101 million, moved between unknown wallets.

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Almost all top 10 coins are in the red zone today, according to CoinStats.

Top coins by CoinStatsBTC/USDThe price of Bitcoin (BTC) has gone down by almost 1% over the last 24 hours.

Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the rate of BTC is far from the support and resistance levels. As neither side is dominating, there are low chances to see sharp moves by tomorrow.

Image by TradingViewOn the bigger time frame, sellers are also more powerful than buyers. If a bounce off does not happen, traders may see a level breakout, followed by a further decline to the $92,000-$93,0000 zone.

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Such a scenario is relevant over the next few days.

Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, buyers are not ready to seize the initiative yet. In this regard, a correction to the next support of $88,772 may happen by the end of the month.

Bitcoin is trading at $95,359 at press time.

Bitcoin is wobbling yet again today, slipping 1.7% over the past 24 hours as the leading crypto asset dipped under the $94,000 line and scraped an intraday low of $93,989. At the moment, bitcoin is hovering just above the $94,000 threshold after its latest stumble. Crypto Markets Rattle as Bitcoin Sheds 9% Since Nov.

ASTER price has confirmed a breakout, but bearish divergences show weak buying pressure.Long liquidation leverage dominates the market, raising the risk of a sharper pullback for ASTER if price dips.A clean close above $1.28 is needed for ASTER strength, while holding $1.09 keeps any pullback under control.The ASTER price is up over 8% today and about 12% in the past week. The token has finally broken out of a falling wedge, which is normally a bullish pattern.

But even with today’s sharp jump, some warning signs are forming. Two momentum divergences and a heavy long buildup on the liquidation map show that the next move may not be a straight continuation. The question now is whether ASTER can extend the breakout or if a pullback hits first.

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Momentum Shows Strength, But Divergences Are AppearingThe first concern comes from the Relative Strength Index (RSI). RSI measures buying pressure and indicates whether the move has underlying strength. Between November 2 and November 16, ASTER’s price made a lower high while RSI made a higher high. That is a hidden bearish divergence. It appears that when buying pressure rises, the price fails to follow. It usually warns of a pullback.

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The Money Flow Index (MFI), which tracks dip buying by combining price and volume, is flashing the same problem. Between November 11 and November 16, the price formed a higher low, but MFI formed a lower low. This means dip buying is getting weaker.

Dip Buying Slowing Down: TradingViewBoth divergences point to the same message. Buyers pushed ASTER high enough to break the wedge, but they did not push strongly enough to confirm a rally. A daily candle close above $1.28 is the only level that clears both divergences and confirms real strength.

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Long Heavy Positioning Raises Pullback RiskThe bigger risk comes from leverage. On Binance’s ASTER-USDT liquidation map, long liquidation leverage is $25.86 million. Short liquidation leverage is only $6.06 million.

So longs are more than four times larger than shorts. This setup means the move is built on aggressive long positioning. If the ASTER price even dips modestly, these longs are at risk. When long liquidations fire, the price usually drops faster because forced selling accelerates the move.

Long-Biased Liquidation Map: CoinglassThis pairs directly with the divergences. If momentum weakens and the price pulls back, the Aster price could face a deeper slide because the long side is overloaded. That is the core risk hidden under today’s breakout.

ASTER Price Needs $1.28 To Confirm StrengthThe ASTER price chart shows the same tension. ASTER broke the falling wedge today. But the breakout only becomes reliable above $1.28. That is the key level at which the structure transitions from an unstable breakout to a definite trend change.

If the divergences play out and the pullback begins, the first level ASTER needs to defend is $1.09. Holding that level keeps the drop limited to a simple correction.

Losing $1.09 opens the way toward $0.99, which is also where most long-liquidation clusters sit on the Binance map. A move into that zone would likely accelerate the drop because the long-side leverage is heavy.

ASTER Price Analysis: TradingViewIf ASTER closes above $1.28 instead, the divergences get invalidated and the path opens toward $1.59. That is the next major level the chart points to.

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Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin, is reportedly preparing to lead a massive $1.2 billion funding round for Neura Robotics, a fast-growing German startup developing AI-powered humanoid robots. If finalized, this investment would value Neura between €8 billion and €10 billion, placing the crypto giant at the center of one of Europe's most ambitious robotics projects.

Judge Should Not Acquit Tornado Cash Dev Roman Storm, Prosecutors ArgueThe DOJ filed its own post-trial motion last week, pushing back against Storm's motion for acquittal. Nov 16, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's trial followed the law and the judge overseeing his case should not consider acquitting him of all charges, federal prosecutors said.

In a post-trial filing dated last Wednesday, attorneys with the Department of Justice's Southern District of New York office pushed back against Storm's motion for acquittal, saying they had proved with sufficient evidence that he had built and controlled Tornado Cash, the crypto mixing service that was once sanctioned by the U.S. due to its use by North Korean and other actors.

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At the end of September, Storm's attorneys filed a post-trial motion arguing that District Judge Katherine Polk Failla should acquit him of all charges — not just the conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitter charge he was convicted on, but also the two deadlocked charges, conspiring to commit money laundering and conspiring to violate sanctions law. In that procedural filing, the defense argued that the prosecutors did not have sufficient evidence to truly support a conviction on any charge.

In Wednesday's filing, prosecutors stated that their evidence was indeed sufficient to demonstrate that Storm was a co-founder of Tornado Cash and had built features he knew would aid cybercriminals.

"The defendant’s control was neither passive nor incidental: he and his co-conspirators changed the UI approximately 250 times between February 26, 2020 and August 8, 2022, (Tr. 1063-64, 1078-79), controlling the means by which the vast majority of users accessed the Tornado Cash Service, (Tr. 1049, 1182). During the charged time period, at least 96 percent of Tornado Cash users accessed the Tornado Cash service through the UI. (Tr. 1049, 1182)," the filing said, referencing portions of the transcript from the 4-week trial.

The filing also argued that prosecutors had enough evidence to support their conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to violate sanctions charges, and the judge should not acquit on either of those.

Storm's attorneys have until this upcoming Wednesday to file a response.

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Key Takeaways
Which crypto tokens were the highest gainers this week?
Telcoin [TEL], Starknet [STRK], Decred [DCR] led the week in gains.

Which crypto tokens lost the most this week?
Internet Computer [ICP], Canton [CC], Filecoin [FIL] saw significant declines.

The crypto market took a sharp hit this week.

Bitcoin [BTC] dropped below the $95,000 mark, marking one of its worst weeks in months. Institutional outflows surged, while long-term holders began selling, raising fresh concerns about market sustainability.

Amid this chaos, a few projects still posted triple-digit gains, showing that the market remains bullish on strong, utility-based narratives.

Telcoin [TEL] – Mobile-focused token triggered FOMO with triple-digit gains
Telcoin [TEL] topped this week’s gainers chart with a staggering 108% rally.

Yet, it still hasn’t broken the $0.0075 resistance, making the coming weeks crucial for the altcoin.

On a shorter timeframe, bullish signs are emerging.

The week began with TEL dipping 6.79%. However, a 46% spike on the 12th of November, followed by another 30% the next day, accounted for 80% of weekly gains in just two sessions, showing bulls are stepping in strong.

Source: TradingView (TEL/USDT)

Despite this, the RSI remained below overextended levels. 

Meanwhile, a 14.29% dip on the 14th of November was quickly absorbed, triggering a two-day uptrend. This suggests bulls are actively buying the top, and if momentum holds, a resistance-to-support flip could be next.

Overall, TEL appeared to be entering a strong accumulation phase, with buying pressure steadily building. If this trend continues, $0.007 could turn into key support, opening the door to higher resistance tests.

Starknet [STRK] –  Ethereum layer-2 solution broke key resistance
Starknet [STRK] emerged as the second-biggest weekly winner, rallying 50% from its $0.14 open. Along the way, it broke not one but two resistance zones, signaling strong momentum building underneath.

Supporting this move, AMBCrypto reported a $6.89 million spot buy and bullish technicals, pointing to a potential continuation.

Moreover, the $0.17 resistance was cleared, with STRK trading around $0.24 at press time. 

As a result, FOMO remains active, absorbing selling pressure. Consequently, a move past $0.30 in the short term appears increasingly possible, especially if STRK continues to hold above key support.

Decred [DCR] – Governance coin surged on renewed market hype
Decred [DCR] took the third spot among this week’s market gainers. However, unlike some of its peers, DCR has shown higher volatility, putting it in a textbook bull vs. bear tug-of-war.

The week began with two straight days of downside, as DCR shed around 17%, but both midweek and end-of-week rebounds averaged roughly 15%, showing buyers stepping in.

Nevertheless, the altcoin remains trapped in a loop below the $0.40 wall, lacking a clear directional bias. With both bulls and bears vying for control, DCR remains a relatively riskier play heading into the coming week.

Other notable winners
Outside the majors, altcoin rockets stole the spotlight this week. 

Surge (SURGE) led the charge with a 203% surge, followed by Audiera (BEAT) jumping 200%, and Amiko (AMIKO) rallying 102% to round out the leaderboard.

Weekly losers 
Internet Computer [ICP] –  Smart platform shed 50% of last week’s gains
Internet Computer [ICP] emerged as the worst performer this week, pulling back 30%. However, from a technical perspective, this looks more like a textbook cooldown than a full-blown selling frenzy.

To start the week, ICP dipped 9.86%, following a 15.63% drop from the previous day. This came after ICP’s 72% rally last week, which had pushed it above $9 into Q1 levels.

As a result, the pullback kicked in as weak hands hit the exits, aligning with the broader risk-off market. Meanwhile, the weekly RSI also peaked, suggesting this was a healthy consolidation rather than a breakdown.

Source: TradingView (ICP/USDT)

Supporting the trend, ICP has been chopping sideways at the $5 level.

If bulls can hold this zone, it would confirm AMBCrypto’s thesis and could pave the way for another upward move. However, if buying pressure falters, a sharper pullback might trigger a sell-off, dragging ICP down to $3. 

Overall, the next few sessions are crucial, as how bulls manage this level will likely determine whether Internet Computer resumes its uptrend or enters a deeper consolidation phase.

Canton [CC] – Enterprise blockchain suffered volatility
Canton [CC] was the second-biggest loser this week, falling to around $0.109. The coin broke below its rising wedge, and repeated rejections near $0.134 show sellers are in control. 

Big moves in the market added pressure: $385k left exchanges. Open Interest (OI) rose to $25.46 million, signaling traders are adding short positions, while long liquidations piled up as bullish attempts faded.

Bottom line?

CC is heading into a key support zone at $0.110–$0.109. Bears are in charge, but a small bounce is still possible if selling pressure eases. The next few days will be crucial to see if consolidation holds.

Filecoin [FIL] – Decentralized storage token failed to sustain gains
Filecoin [FIL] was the third-biggest weekly loser, dropping 25% from its $2.70 open. Interestingly, FIL’s price action mirrored Internet Computer [ICP], hinting at a similar potential path forward.

The week started with straight outflows following last week’s 66.87% rally, showing a classic sell-off as traders locked in gains. However, by the end of the week, FIL consolidated around the $2 level, closing with a 3% rebound.

Technically, the RSI has cooled, suggesting that if bulls defend this level, FIL could be setting up for a potential breakout. While it’s too early to call a bottom, the consolidation hints at a possible base forming.

Other notable losers
In the broader market, downside volatility hit hard. 

DeAgentAI (AIA) led the losers with a 90% drop, followed by Ore (ORE) down 64%, and Saros (SAROS) which slipped 59% as momentum sharply cooled.

Conclusion
This week was a rollercoaster. Big pumps, sharp dips, and nonstop action. As always, stay sharp, do your own research, and trade smart.

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A sharp shift in sentiment has taken hold across crypto assets after a week of sell-offs, weaker macro signals, and thinning liquidity. Markets now sit in a cautious posture, with fear climbing as large-cap tokens like Bitcoin retreat toward multi-month lows.

In brief

Bitcoin drops to $96K as extreme fear grips markets, with major tokens slipping and sentiment turning sharply bearish.
Analysts cite profit-taking, thin liquidity, and macro uncertainty as key drivers behind widespread crypto weakness.
Fed rate cut odds near 50% and delayed economic data add uncertainty, reducing conviction among crypto traders.
Some investors see the pullback as a healthy reset, with stable selling pressure suggesting controlled market digestion.

Crypto Market Weakens Across the Board With Bitcoin Sliding to $96K
Crypto sentiment has deteriorated significantly, with the Fear & Greed Index falling to 10—a level considered “extreme fear” and the weakest reading since late February. Investors are reacting to continued losses across major tokens, most notably Bitcoin’s slide to just below $96,000. This marks the second time this month that Bitcoin has fallen under the $100,000 level.

Bitcoin slipped more than 5% over the past week and now trades at $96,436, a level last seen in early March. Traders note that Bitcoin has been outperformed by 65% of the top 100 crypto assets over the past year and is now trading below its 200-day simple moving average. Market sentiment around Bitcoin remains firmly bearish, consistent with the latest fear index reading.

Ethereum shows a similar pattern, trading at $3,236 after posting losses over the month, week, and day. Broader market weakness is also evident in the CoinDesk 20 Index, which declined by approximately 5.8% over the week.

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Long-Term Holders Trim Positions as Market Awaits Clearer Macro Signals
Analysts attribute the current downturn to several overlapping pressures. Jake Kennis, Senior Research Analyst at Nansen, cited profit-taking by long-term holders, institutional outflows, macro uncertainty, and liquidations of leveraged positions. 

The selloff is a confluence of profit-taking by LTHs, institutional outflows, macro uncertainty, and leveraged longs getting wiped out. What is clear is that the market has temporarily chosen a downward direction after a long period of consolidation/ranging.

Jake Kennis
Mid-week trading reflected a growing set of concerns:

Profit-taking increased after Bitcoin’s latest failure to regain the $100,000 level.
Institutional flows weakened amid ongoing uncertainty around interest rates.
Liquidity stayed thin across major exchanges following October’s crash.
Traders reacted to reduced odds of a near-term Federal Reserve rate cut.
Delayed economic data from the White House added to market uncertainty.

Rate expectations have shifted, with CME’s FedWatch tool now placing the odds of a 25-basis-point cut at around 50%. At the same time, prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket show similar probabilities. With several key economic indicators potentially delayed due to the recent government shutdown, traders have fewer macroeconomic signals to guide their positioning.

Liquidity issues remain a major factor, as order-book depth has not yet recovered from the October crash. Lower liquidity can magnify market swings, making it harder for buyers and sellers to transact without sharp price adjustments.

Not all sentiment is negative, however, as some traders view the recent pullback as a needed reset after months of sideways action. According to them, stabilizing volumes and steady selling pressure are signs that the market is absorbing declines rather than capitulating. Several technical levels continue to hold, and larger holders appear to be waiting for confirmation before entering new positions.

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James Godstime is a crypto journalist and market analyst with over three years of experience in crypto, Web3, and finance. He simplifies complex and technical ideas to engage readers. Outside of work, he enjoys football and tennis, which he follows passionately.

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One is going to appeal to more investors than the other.

Costco Wholesale (COST 0.23%) and Coca-Cola (KO +0.13%) are both reliable long-term performers. Right now, however, the two stocks are heading in vastly different directions. Costco is trending lower, off from its 52-week high by around 15%. Coca-Cola is trending higher, below its all-time highs by just 3% or so.

Here's why more investors will probably prefer Coca-Cola right now.

Coca-Cola beats Costco as a dividend stock
Even after the recent drawdown in Costco's share price, it's still only offering a dividend yield of 0.6%. That's half the level of the S&P 500, and well below Coca-Cola's nearly 2.9% yield. Coca-Cola's yield is only about average for the soda maker in recent years, but it is a touch better than the 2.7% of the average consumer staples stock, using the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF as an industry proxy.

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From a yield-only perspective, Coca-Cola is the winner. However, it also excels in dividend consistency, having increased its dividend annually for over six decades. That streak is enough to make it a Dividend King. While Costco is no slouch on the dividend front, with 21 annual dividend hikes behind it, it's still nearly three decades away from achieving Dividend King status.

Coca-Cola beats Costco as a value stock
When you examine the valuations of Coca-Cola and Costco, Coca-Cola again emerges as the top performer. Currently, Coca-Cola's price-to-earnings (P/E) and price-to-book value (P/B) ratios are both below their five-year averages. Its price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is roughly even with its five-year average.

In comparison, Costco's P/S, P/E, and P/B ratios are all above their five-year averages, despite the 15% decline in its stock price. From a valuation perspective, Costco looks expensive and Coca-Cola looks fairly priced to a little cheap.

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Costco beats Coca-Cola from a growth perspective
Dividend lovers and value investors will probably prefer Coca-Cola over Costco right now. However, growth and dividend growth investors may be tempted to opt for Costco. Coca-Cola's average annualized dividend growth over the past decade was a healthy 5% or so. However, Costco's is double that, with annualized dividend growth of approximately 12% over the past decade. The actual dividend is lower, but the dividend growth is way more attractive.

Looking simply at growth, Coca-Cola's revenue has essentially remained flat over the past decade, while its earnings rose by a little over 4% per year on an annualized basis. That's not hugely compelling, even though the company is still growing its earnings. Costco's revenue grew at an annualized rate of around 9% over the last decade, with its earnings expanding at a roughly 13% annualized clip.

Costco's growth story is a lot more interesting, as it benefits from opening new stores as it expands geographically. Coca-Cola, in comparison, has pretty well saturated the global beverage market. Modest, though slow and steady, earnings growth is probably the best you can expect.

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What's interesting about Costco today is that its shares are down approximately 15%. This is the seventh such drawdown over the past decade. Although the last drawdown went a lot further, pulling the stock down over 20% and into its own personal bear market, history indicates that Costco will eventually rebound and push to higher highs. If you think in decades, not days, Costco is probably an attractive growth stock, even if you end up paying a premium for the shares.

Coca-Cola is the better deal
Coca-Cola and Costco both operate good businesses, though they are drastically different companies. From a dividend investor's point of view and from the guise of a value investor, Coca-Cola is likely to be a more attractive investment than Costco today.

From a growth investing perspective, however, Costco emerges as the long-term winner. Just understand that you will pay a premium if you purchase the stock today. If that's not OK with you, then put it on your wishlist and hope that the current 15% price decline keeps going. If the drawdown reaches 20%, the stock might become a little more interesting.

This ETF is made up of many time-tested, high-quality companies.

One reason I'm a fan of dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is that they combine two of my favorite parts of investing: guaranteed income and ETFs. Stock price appreciation is great and undoubtedly appreciated, but it's nice to own dividend stocks and know you'll get rewarded regardless of the stock's price movements.

And ETFs are great because they allow you to cover a lot of ground and check many investing boxes with just a few investments. Combine the two, and voilà -- you have an investment that can be rewarding and less risky than investing in individual stocks.

It doesn't require a significant amount of money to receive value from a dividend ETF, either. Even if you have less than $1,000 to invest, the following dividend ETF is a great option to consider adding to your portfolio.

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One of the best dividend ETFs on the market
If you're looking for a high-quality dividend ETF, look no further than Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD +0.07%). Mirroring the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 index, SCHD has criteria that essentially act as a de facto vet for you. To be included in the ETF, a company must have at least 10 consecutive years of dividend payouts, a healthy balance sheet, and solid cash flow.

Below are some notable names included from different major sectors of the U.S. economy:

Energy (19.34% of the ETF): Chevron and ConocoPhillips
Consumer staples (18.50%): Coca-Cola and PepsiCo
Health care (16.10%): AbbVie and Merck
Industrials (12.28%): Lockheed Martin and United Parcel Service
Financials (9.37%): Fifth Third Bancorp and T. Rowe Price

When you invest in SCHD, you can be confident that you're investing in an ETF that contains a diverse portfolio of high-quality companies. Most of them are large-cap stocks, with 58% of the companies in SCHD having a market cap of over $70 billion.

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A dividend yield worth paying attention to
When looking at the upper tier of dividend ETFs, SCHD has one of the higher dividend yields out there. At the time of this writing, its yield is 3.8%, which is three times higher than the S&P 500 average. It's also slightly higher than its average for the past five years.

Dividend yields fluctuate with stock prices, but over the past couple of years, SCHD has consistently had a yield that's higher than many S&P 500 dividend stocks and the S&P 500 itself.

A great way to approach investing in SCHD
If you invest $1,000 into SCHD and it maintains a 3.8% yield (which it won't, but we'll assume so for the sake of illustration), it would pay out $38 annually. This isn't life-changing money by any means, so it can often be more impactful if you reinvest the dividends to acquire more shares.

Most brokerage platforms offer a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP), which automatically reinvests the dividends you receive in additional shares of the stock or ETF that paid them. This makes the process seamless, operating behind the scenes. Ideally, you'd keep reinvesting the dividends for more shares until you've acquired enough to receive a decent amount whenever you decide to begin receiving cash payouts.

Over the past decade, SCHD has averaged 11.3% total annual returns. With an 11% annual average, a single $1,000 investment would grow to just over $8,000 in 20 years, which would then pay out around $300 annually with a 3.8% yield. If you added $100 monthly, it would grow to around $85,100, paying out over $3,200 annually.

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The specific dollar figures will obviously vary based on returns, but this example shows how powerful compound earnings can be, especially regarding dividends and taking advantage of your brokerage platform's DRIP. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has all the tools (and holdings) to be a great long-term investment. The key is patience.

Last week, I noted how December is typically a great time to buy stocks.  

Holiday shopping and corporate “use it or lose it” budgets mean that retailers and enterprise software firms alike see their highest sales during this period. It’s also a time for managers to “window dress” corporate results to meet year-end goals. 

Since the 1950s, markets have ended December higher 75% of the time. 

Markets are also entering this year-end with wind in their sails (and sales). Despite this week’s selloff, the S&P 500 has still risen 15% this year on strong corporate earnings. History tells us that strong earnings momentum typically carries into future months. 

However, the excitement could trigger a nasty hangover for 2026. 

Over the past two White House administrations, we’ve seen valuations get crushed in Year 2 after the excitement of a new president wears off. That’s when the economic realities of executive agendas begin to take effect, and markets lose their glow. Below is a graph of the S&P 500’s cyclically adjusted P/E ratio (CAPE) from the past two presidential terms: 

That pullback in valuations dragged the market down in the past two midterm years, despite earnings rising 6% in each: 

 Trump 1 Biden 1 Trump 2 Year 1 19.4% 26.9% 14.4% Year 2 -6.2% -19.4% ? Year 3 28.9% 24.2%  Year 4 16.3% 23.3%  
In fact, if you examine data dating back to 1928, it turns out that stocks in Year 2 of a presidential term have returned just 3.3% on average, compared to 9.7% return from other years. Data from U.S. Bank finds that this 3.3% figure turns negative if you start counting November-to-November results from the 1960s onward.  

The hangover from America’s election cycle is quite real. 

I should note that there are other reasons to be cautious about markets in 2026. 

Narrow Growth. U.S. growth is becoming increasingly concentrated among a small number of AI firms. Louis Navellier notes that investment in data centers and related AI technologies accounted for 92% of U.S. GDP growth in the first half of 2025. This is starving other capital-intensive sectors of cash; real estate, healthcare, energy, and financials have seen their 2026 earnings estimates get slashed by 10% or more over the past two months, according to FactSet.  

Consumers. Consumer confidence is hitting new lows. In October, the University of Michigan survey of consumer sentiment hit its lowest reading on record. PwC’s holiday outlook for 2025 calls for an 11% decline in average gift spending, driven by a 23% drop in Gen Z spending and “trading down” across the board.  

Layoffs. Perhaps most worryingly, we’re beginning to see another 2022-style “year of efficiency” round of layoffs, where large corporations cut headcounts to save costs. On October 28, Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) announced that it would cut 14,000 corporate jobs (not just frontline workers) to save between 3% and 5% in overhead costs. Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) announced a 15,000-person cut this week, which would eliminate 15% of its workforce. 

These are not the kind of moves you see in a booming market. 

Fortunately, “smart money” buyers still see value in certain corners of the market. Last week, I introduced three firms that have seen strong insider buying; the value-based trio has risen by a percentage in the past week (despite a drop in the S&P 500) and should continue to move higher as investors seek safe havens.  

This week, I’ll leave you with two more that should do the same. 

However, before I do that, there’s something even more important I need to highlight: 

Investors with neutral market exposure have done even better. And you can too. 

The Market-Neutral Trader 
Over the past three weeks, our trading expert, Jonathan Rose, has closed out several impressive winners, including trades on: 

Viasat Inc. (VSAT). +158%  
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc (BNMR). +73% 
Qorvo Inc (QRVO). +283% 

These gains were possible because Jonathan’s approach doesn’t rely on markets rising or falling. Instead, his strategy takes a neutral stance on markets and profits from volatility instead. 

Jonathan does this by using a system that identifies periods when large institutional investors inadvertently “tip their hand.” In calm markets, billion-dollar block trades are easier to mask. However, when volatility increases, these trades become more apparent in the data. It’s also when big players start making mistakes in their haste to move large sums of money. 

By analyzing these tells, Jonathan can spot when major buy or sell orders are being queued up, allowing him and his readers to take action before these moves fully play out. If a million-dollar order can push a mid-cap stock up by $1 to $2… imagine the impact of a billion-dollar order hitting the tape. 

This trading strategy will become even more important heading into 2026, as rising uncertainty and tighter consumer conditions increase volatility and expand the opportunity set for market-neutral strategies like Jonathan’s. 

To explain this all, Jonathan teamed up with Louis Navellier, Eric Fry, and Luke Lango last week for a special Profit Surge Event. In this free presentation, the four explained how Jonathan’s system works in both good times and bad by detecting buying and selling pressures by large players. 

But that’s not all. Jonathan also showed how applying a simple tweak can multiply the payoff by 500% or more. 

If you missed it, don’t worry. You can still catch a replay here to see how Jonathan and our other Senior Analysts view the current market environment – and show you how to sharpen your strategy for the final stretch of 2025. 

Until then, let’s get back to those two more stocks that should hold up even if investors start paying less for every dollar of earnings in 2026. 

Two More Stocks to Buy for a Volatile 2026 
The first pick this week is Bloomin’ Brands Inc. (BLMN), the owner of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. Last week, the company saw a massive insider purchase by its chief financial officer of 150,000 shares for $6.38 per share. A director also added 1,500 shares to their retirement account. 

These mark the first insider purchases since Bloomin’ CEO Mike Spanos acquired 118,000 shares in March 2025, after “Liberation Day” tariffs sent BLMN below $10 for the first time since the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. (Spanos was sitting on 20%-plus gains by July.) 

Today’s buys are being made at an even more compelling valuation. Shares are trading below 6X forward earnings (compared to their long-term average of 12X) and 2X price-to-cashflow (less than half of their 5.4X average). Bloomin’ is still a profitable company, even if earnings are somewhat diminished from their post-Covid peak. 

In addition, the company’s turnaround strategy is starting to show results. On November 6, management announced that comparable store sales growth had turned positive at all four brands for the first time since fist quarter 2023. This turnaround strategy involves simplifying menus, running ad campaigns, and pursuing a “barbell” strategy that offers low-priced options in addition to premium items.  

Outback’s Aussie 3-Course Meals, for example, now start at just $14.99, making it competitive with many fast-food chains. 

Now, Bloomin’ is obviously coming from a relatively low starting point. Diners have soured on midrange restaurants this year, and even Brinker International Inc. (EAT), the owner of high-growth chain Chili’s, has seen its shares stagnate. (Chili’s saw massive success pursuing a barbell strategy last year.) 

Nevertheless, Bloomin’s low valuations give plenty of room for things to go wrong. And if its CFO is correct, we could see shares rise 100% in 2026 as markets pivot back toward low-priced value stocks. 

The second firm this week with notable insider buying is Mosaic Co. (MOS), one of the largest U.S.-based fertilizer companies. 

As Eric noted in late 2022 in a Fry’s Investment Report update (subscription required), the fertilizer market was upended that year by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Prices initially surged on panic buying, and then collapsed as supplies began to normalize. This presented investors with an unusual array of options in commodity-related picks. 

Now, opportunity is knocking once again. Shares of commodity-related companies have declined on fears of a new U.S.-China trade war, and Mosaic’s stock has now fallen by a third since July. 

The selloff makes little sense. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, producer prices have actually marched higher since mid-2023, a positive sign for Mosaic’s future profits. Potash, the largest contributor to Mosaic’s profits, has seen prices rise from below $300 per metric ton in January to $352 today. 

Some smart money buyers might be catching on. Mosaic’s quantitative “follow-the-money” score, according to Louis Navellier’s Stock Grader, has also risen from a rock-bottom “F” to a more reasonable “C.” Then on November 13, a director made the first “informed buy” by a Mosaic insider in more than three years.Most importantly, Mosaic presents a compelling value play in an industry that’s relatively devoid of them. Potash is an essential ingredient in farming, and record crop yields in the U.S. and Brazil mean that farmers will need to replenish their soil for the 2026 planting season.  

If potash prices stay in the mid-$300 range, MOS is worth roughly $35, a 40% upside. Even if the S&P 500 price-to-earnings ratio begins to fall, Mosaic’s attractive 9X multiple gives it plenty of room for error. 

Getting Ready for a Rough 2026 
By any measure, last week should have been a great one for stock markets. 

The U.S. government reopened… 
The Trump administration cut tariffs to reduce food prices… 
Alternative data suggested U.S. inflation remained muted in October… 

Yet, all three major U.S. stock indexes saw a terrible selloff this week after… well… not much. When valuations are so high, it only takes a tiny price drop to trigger a landslide of panic selling by institutional investors. 

That’s what we’re seeing now. Smart money investors are selling, while retail traders are holding out for a recovery. (Popular meme stocks like Opendoor Technologies Inc. [OPEN] have not faced as much of a selloff.) 

To navigate this market, I encourage you to watch our replay of Jonathan’s Profit Surge Event, where he and our three analysts go deep on how to trade this increasingly volatile market. The Santa Claus rally might still happen… but markets could be due for a nasty eggnog hangover in 2026. 

But don’t wait long. The deadline for watching this replay is Monday night. 

Until next week, 

Tom Yeung, CFA 

Market Analyst, InvestorPlace 

Thomas Yeung is a market analyst and portfolio manager of the Omnia Portfolio, the highest-tier subscription at InvestorPlace. He is the former editor of Tom Yeung’s Profit & Protection, a free e-letter about investing to profit in good times and protecting gains during the bad.

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Investors will be watching what Trump makes happen.

Don't look now, but the costs of America's beloved weight loss drugs are about to come down. Way down. At least, that's the promise of a deal reached in early November between the Trump administration and pharmaceutical companies Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) and Eli Lilly (LLY +0.34%).

Under its terms, those products will be sold by their developers through a planned national online drug platform called TrumpRx at a steep discount to certain current rates (under agreements set with said developers). That sounds beneficial to consumers, but whether it'll boost the fortunes of the affected drugmakers is another question. 

The two heavyweights of weight loss
This particularly affects the two leading Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved GLP-1 treatments indicated purely for weight loss -- Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Zepbound from Eli Lilly.

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Since being approved, Wegovy's popularity has soared, to the point where the drug has made its maker, Novo Nordisk -- for decades a fairly under-the-radar Danish healthcare company -- a well-recognized name. Regarding Eli Lilly's Zepbound, sales of the drug just keep climbing, from just over $517 million in the initial quarter after approval (first quarter of 2024), to nearly $3.6 billion in the third quarter of this year.

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A recently published survey conducted by researcher Gallup found that the percentage of respondents answering "yes" to the question "Have you ever taken an injection for weight loss?" more than doubled from the first calendar quarter of 2024 to the second and third quarters of 2025 (from 5.8% to 12.4%).

Priced to move?
Compared to other superstar medications, Wegovy and Zepbound aren't necessarily expensive for some folks. Still, they can burn a hole in a wallet for a person or household on a modest budget without some form of support.

Wegovy's list price for a 28-day box is a shade over $1,349, while a similar supply of Zepbound can set a user back more than $1,250. Depending on the coverage of one's insurance or federal government assistance program (like Medicare) and eligibility, that figure can come down, at times to $0.

Manufacturer self-pay programs also provide eligible users a financial break. Specifically, $499 is the standard Novo Nordisk rate for its Wegovy initiative, and it's either $349 or $499 for Zepbound under Eli Lilly's LillyDirect, depending on dosage.

In the White House's official statement on the Novo Nordisk/Eli Lilly deal, an  essentially one-month supply of Wegovy (and its sister medication indicated for diabetes, Ozempic) is to cost $350 when bought through TrumpRx, which is not yet up and running. Zepbound -- and Eli Lilly's next-generation investigational obesity/diabetes drug orforglipron, if and when approved -- would sell for an average of $346.

The Medicare prices of Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, and Mounjaro (basically Zepbound approved for diabetes) will each be $245. Eligible patients in the program will fork over a copay of $50 for the drug of their choice.

Attractive discounting
That's a lot of numbers, so let's try digesting them into a single observation. The prices set by the executive branch with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are clearly advantageous as advertised, but only to those who lack decent coverage from private or government-sponsored healthcare insurance.

Theoretically, this is a wonderful way to get the likes of Wegovy and Zepbound into the hands of the less prosperous. Such an effort should go some distance toward democratizing pharmaceutical-assisted weight loss in an America that needs to shed pounds.

The Trump administration, however, has shown a tendency to waver in some of its policy efforts -- for evidence, we don't have to look much further than its clutch of stop-and-start, up-and-down tariffs of late. TrumpRx could suffer from the same dynamic, and in the worst-case scenario not get off the ground at all.

Open questions
If it does, though, it's sure to ramp up the still-considerable demand for weight loss products. So yes, both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly should reap the benefits from this if everything goes according to plan, but bear in mind their margins will be smaller due to those beneficial prices.

How much could this increase demand from an already budget-squeezed population? And to what extent would this change affect sales volume and margins? These are questions we don't yet have enough information on to form good estimates. The proof, as they say, will be in the pudding.

What any investor in, or observer of, the two companies should watch is adjustments to guidance in their quarterly earnings reports. They're likely to be revised by their finance teams soon before and following the TrumpRx rollout, if that happens. It would also be wise to keep an eye on potential analyst revisions to their takes on the two stocks inspired by the same development(s).

As of now, though, since there are more questions than answers in this situation, I wouldn't base any Novo Nordisk or Eli Lilly investment decision on the two companies' involvement in TrumpRx, which, don't forget, is still in the planning stage.

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GlossaryNew position: When an investor or fund buys shares of a company for the first time.
Assets under management (AUM): The total market value of investments managed by a fund or financial institution.
13F: A quarterly SEC filing required from institutional investment managers to disclose their equity holdings.
Reportable assets: Investments that must be disclosed in regulatory filings, such as those included in a 13F report.
Total return: The investment's price change plus all dividends and distributions, assuming those payouts are reinvested.
Outperformed: Achieved a higher return than a specified benchmark or index over a given period.
Market close: The end of the regular trading session for a stock exchange on a given day.
Proprietary equipment: Technology or products owned and developed by a specific company, not available to competitors.
Integrated circuit manufacturers: Companies that design and produce semiconductor chips used in electronic devices.
Single-wafer wet cleaning equipment: Machines that clean individual semiconductor wafers using liquid chemicals during chip manufacturing.
Space alternated phase shift: A specialized technology used to improve semiconductor wafer processing efficiency and precision.
TTM: The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.

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