There's much more to the story than one single (admittedly impressive) number.
Most investors are so curious about the stocks that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A +1.14%) (BRK.B +1.20%) owns that it's easy to forget it's not a mutual fund, but rather, a conglomerate of several privately owned businesses that also happens to hold a bunch of individual equities.
We were reminded of this reality this past weekend, however, when Berkshire posted third-quarter results that very plainly lay out its operating profits for the quarter in question. It booked a total of $13.49 billion in operating income for the three-month stretch, up 34% from the year-earlier comparison of $10.09 billion. Nice!
It's a number that requires some additional insight though, just to keep things in the proper perspective.
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Berkshire Hathaway's Q3, under the microscope
Yes, the most-watched aspect of Berkshire Hathaway's is arguably the stock-picking that Buffett and his lieutenants do with the company's cash. There's far more to the company, however.
Indeed, the conglomerate's stock holdings are a relatively small part of the total business. Given the company's current market cap of just a little over $1.0 trillion, its privately owned entities like Fruit of the Loom, Duracell, insurer Geico, Shaw flooring, and Clayton Homes (just to name a few of its 68 wholly owned companies) are collectively worth more than Berkshire's current stock holdings.
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And these businesses produce a fair amount of reliable, recurring cash flow. They're largely seen as cash cows, supporting Berkshire Hathaway's other ventures like its insurance operations and the purchase of publicly traded companies. These entities collectively contributed $13.5 billion to the company's bottom line during the third quarter of this year, on revenue of just under $95 billion.
Now here's the rest of the story.
1. The figure doesn't reflect any gains (or losses) on Berkshire's stock holdings
Just to be clear, Berkshire Hathway's operating earnings only reflect the operating profit of the company's wholly owned enterprises like the aforementioned Geico, or its railroad BNSF. Gains or losses -- realized or unrealized -- on its stock holdings don't add or subtract from the number.
The conglomerate still discloses this information, however. While it's a bit difficult to ferret out between all of its sales, purchases, and its payoffs for simply remaining patient, the quarterly report notes that Berkshire Hathaway experienced $9.2 billion in total investment gains for the three months ending in September, offsetting losses suffered earlier in the year to bring its year-to-date investment gains up to $3.3 billion.
2. The operating income number isn't quite as impressive as it sounds
The 34% year-over-year improvement in operating profits is enormous to be sure. Just remember that it's a comparison to a particularly disappointing third quarter of 2024, when operating earnings fell 7% year over year thanks to a couple of catastrophic losses that weren't offset by windfall gains.
In other words, the bar was set fairly low.
Also know that a little over $700 million of the $3.4 billion swing reflects currency-exchange gains and "after-tax interest, dividend and other investment income of Berkshire Hathaway (parent company) and certain other related entities" that didn't actually come from any of the conglomerate's privately owned companies, but is still booked as operating income.
3. But it's still pretty darn impressive
Beneficial accounting or not, there's no denying the number itself is still very impressive.
Largely fueled by manufacturing income along with a quick recovery of its insurance underwriting business following last year's setback, last quarter's $13.5 billion in operating income is the highest third-quarter operating income ever reported by the company, and the second-highest for any quarter. The highest was last year's fourth-quarter operating income of $14.5 billion despite the economic headwinds -- like inflation -- blowing at the time.
Don't be surprised to see record-breaking operating income for the current quarter when those results are released in February of the coming year either. Although the economic malaise is palpable, most of Berkshire Hathaway's privately held businesses along with its publicly traded stock holdings tend to be quite resilient.
Just a reminder of what makes Berkshire such a reliable performer
Now take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Berkshire isn't a mutual fund or a conglomerate. It's both, offering the best attributes of both entities without also being limited by the less desirable qualities of either. Unlike mutual funds and most insurers, for instance, Berkshire Hathaway isn't required to keep the majority of its assets invested in a stock market that may or may not be worth being in at any particular time. The company's got more than $380 billion in cash just waiting on the sidelines, in fact -- a tacit warning from Buffett to all investors.
And yet, the benefit of Berkshire's business structure is even more nuanced than that.
Although you have to go all the way back to 2009's letter (published in early 2010) to Berkshire shareholders to hear Buffett's complete -- and brilliant -- explanation, as he put it then:
"Insurers receive premiums upfront and pay claims later... This collect-now, pay-later model leaves us holding large sums -- money we call 'float' -- that will eventually go to others. Meanwhile, we get to invest this float for Berkshire's benefit... If premiums exceed the total of expenses and eventual losses, we register an underwriting profit that adds to the investment income produced from the float. This combination allows us to enjoy the use of free money -- and, better yet, get paid for holding it."
This the overlooked beauty of Berkshire's unrestricted structure. The "float" can be used in a range of ways, from buying publicly traded stocks to wholly owned companies to partial stakes in privately held enterprises, all of which contribute to the bottom line one way or another. And Buffett has masterfully used this flexibility and subsequent cash flow to produce a long-term market-beating performance.
Incoming CEO Greg Abel is likely to do the same, by the way, having learned how to manage it since becoming part of the Berkshire family back in 1999 when the conglomerate acquired a controlling stake in MidAmerican Energy where Abel was serving as an executive.
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Looking to Start Earning Passive Income in November? Check Out These Top High-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stocks.
These companies pay high-yielding and steadily rising monthly dividends.
Generating passive income can help you achieve greater financial independence. As you grow your sources of passive income, you'll become less reliant on your job to meet your financial needs.
Investing in higher-yielding dividend stocks is a great way to generate passive income. While most stocks pay quarterly dividends, some companies pay monthly dividends, making them an ideal option for those seeking recurring income. Here are three companies that pay attractive monthly dividends that should steadily rise in the future.
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EPR Properties
EPR Properties (EPR +3.28%) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns experiential real estate, including movie theaters, eat-and-play venues, and attractions. The company leases these properties to companies that operate them, typically under long-term triple-net leases (NNN). That lease structure provides very steady rental income because tenants cover all property operating costs, including routine maintenance, real estate taxes, and building insurance.
This REIT's monthly dividend currently yields 7.2%. At that rate, every $1,000 you invest would generate $72 of annual passive dividend income (or about $6 each month). EPR plans to pay $3.54 per share in dividends this year (3.5% above last year's level), which it can easily cover with its cash flow ($5.05 to $5.13 per share of funds from operations (FFO) expected in 2025).
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EPR uses the funds it retains to help finance new investments. It expects to spend between $225 million and $275 million this year on experiential development and redevelopment projects, acquisitions, and real estate-backed loans. The REIT anticipates investing even more capital next year (it has already lined up $100 million of capital projects to fund over the next 15 months). Those investments position it to continue increasing its monthly dividend.
Stag Industrial
Stag Industrial (STAG +1.06%) is a REIT focused on investing in industrial real estate like warehouses and light manufacturing facilities secured by long-term leases. Most of its leases feature rental escalation clauses (2.9% weighted average increase in 2025). As a result, its portfolio produces very stable and steadily rising cash flow.
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The industrial REIT pays out about 70% of its cash flow in dividends, which enables it to retain over $100 million each year to reinvest in growing its portfolio. It expects to acquire $350 million to $650 million of properties this year and has several development projects underway. It had already acquired over $200 million of properties through the end of October and had $3.6 billion in potential opportunities in its pipeline.
Stag Industrial's growth drivers should enable the REIT to continue increasing its dividend, which currently yields 3.9%. It has raised its payment every year since its initial public offering in 2011.
Realty Income
Realty Income (O +0.96%) is a diversified REIT. It owns retail, industrial, gaming, and other properties across the U.S. and Europe net leased to many of the world's leading companies. The company's high-quality real estate portfolio produces very durable cash flow to support its 5.8%-yielding dividend.
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The landlord has a conservative dividend payout ratio (about 75% of its adjusted FFO). That enables it to retain substantial free cash flow to fund new investments (nearly $850 million expected). Realty Income also has a top-ten balance sheet in the REIT sector, providing it with additional financial flexibility to expand its portfolio.
Realty Income expects to invest $5.5 billion to acquire more income-producing real estate this year. The REIT's growing portfolio supports its ability to steadily increase its dividend. It has raised its monthly payment 132 times since its public market listing in 1994, growing the dividend at a 4.2% compound annual rate. With $14 trillion of real estate across the U.S. and Europe suitable for net leases, Realty Income has plenty of room to continue expanding its portfolio to support continued dividend increases.
Ideal stocks to buy for passive dividend income
EPR Properties, Stag Industrial, and Realty Income all pay high-yielding monthly dividends. These high-quality REITs anticipate expanding their portfolios in 2025 and beyond, which should enable them to continue increasing their dividend payouts. Those features make them ideal stocks to buy for those seeking to start generating passive income this November.
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23% of Warren Buffett's $257 Billion Portfolio for 2026 Is Invested in These 2 Unstoppable Stocks
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year, but he's expertly prepared the terrain for his successor, Greg Abel. At the helm for nearly 60 years, the billionaire has scored market-beating returns -- and he's done this through buying quality stocks and holding on for the long term.
Though Buffett isn't known for investing in technology stocks, he has made exceptions from time to time. This has resulted in the purchase of two technology powerhouses that, together, now make up 23% of his $257 billion portfolio. These players have well-established positions in their markets, delivered earnings growth over time, and seen their share prices climb -- and the good news is that these companies could continue to score a win for investors in the years to come.
Let's take a closer look at these top tech players that have been successful enough to make a nontech but brilliant investor like Buffett sit up and take notice.
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1. Apple (22% of Buffett's portfolio)
Buffett has significantly trimmed his stake in Apple (AAPL 0.45%) over the past year, but even after doing this, it remains the biggest position in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. On top of this, in the May shareholder meeting, Buffett thanked Apple chief Tim Cook for the company's performance -- and even joked that Cook has made Berkshire Hathaway more money than he did over the years.
All this suggests that Buffett remains optimistic about Apple's ongoing growth story. It's important to remember that Apple, maker of the world-famous iPhone, has something Buffett greatly appreciates in a company, and that's a solid moat, or competitive advantage. And this is Apple's brand strength -- we can see this as iPhone users eagerly wait for the next version to hit the shelves and choose it over rivals even if the price is higher.
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The company recently reported a record year, with revenue for fiscal 2025 reaching $416 billion, and Apple also announced a record September quarter -- revenue rose 8% to reach more than $102 billion.
And one element in particular -- the installed base of active Apple devices hitting an all-time high -- represents the key to future growth. Users of these devices may sign up for a wide range of services from digital entertainment to cloud storage, and this creates recurrent revenue for Apple. So, when a device is sold, the revenue opportunity may be just beginning. Record services revenue quarter after quarter shows that this is indeed happening.
So, this tech giant can offer investors a certain degree of safety thanks to its well-established business and solid moat as well as the ticket to growth over time.
2. Amazon (0.8% of Buffett's portfolio)
Back in 2018, Buffett expressed regret about not getting in on Amazon (AMZN +0.56%) in its earlier days -- then, one of his investment managers in 2019 decided to take the leap. And Buffett hasn't turned back as he continues to hold on to Amazon shares.
Amazon, like Apple, has an impressive moat, and in this case it's the company's extensive fulfillment network, as well as its Prime subscription program. It would be very difficult, and likely impossible, for another player to develop a similar offering and unseat this market giant. Since Amazon improved its cost structure in recent years, it's been able to boost earnings -- and this should continue as a better cost structure supports higher profitability.
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The company, thanks to its broad range of sellers and product sourcing options, also hasn't experienced major headwinds from import tariffs. So, the e-commerce structure Amazon has built over the years is showing its strength, and should continue to do so.
Amazon also has become a major player in the world of technology thanks to its cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS). In fact, AWS actually drives overall profit at the company, so it is a key part of the business. This is important moving forward: AWS has established itself as a leader in the high-growth artificial intelligence (AI) market, offering AI products and services to its customers. The position has already helped AWS reach a $132 billion annualized revenue run rate, and considering demand for AI, momentum may continue.
So, though Buffett didn't buy Amazon during its earliest days, he's still scoring a win from his later purchase -- and investors who get in on Amazon today may do the same a few years down the road.
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ROSEN, NATIONAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Baxter International Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - BAX
November 09, 2025 7:31 PM EST | Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 9, 2025) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) between February 23, 2022 and July 30, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important December 15, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Baxter common stock 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 Baxter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=17664 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 December 15, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants misled investors by failing to disclose that: (1) the Novum IQ Large Volume Pump ("Novum LVP") suffered systemic defects that caused widespread malfunctions, including underinfusion, overinfusion, and complete non-delivery of fluids, which exposed patients to risks of serious injury or death; (2) Baxter was notified of multiple device malfunctions, injuries, and deaths from these defects; (3) Baxter's attempts to address these defects through customer alerts were inadequate remedial measures, when design flaws persisted and continued to cause serious harm to patients; (4) as a result, there was a heightened risk that customers would be instructed to take existing Novum LVPs out of service and that Baxter would completely pause all new sales of these pumps; and (5) based on the foregoing, Baxter's statements about the safety, efficacy, product rollout, customer feedback and sales prospects of the Novum LVPs were materially false and misleading. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Baxter class action go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=17664 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
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SummaryRoundhill Magnificent Seven Covered Call ETF offers high weekly income by writing covered calls on mega-cap tech stocks via its MAGS ETF holding.MAGY currently yields an eye-catching 35.53%, but the payout has been sustained primarily thanks to the broader market recovery since April.Longer term, with such an elevated distribution rate, we likely would start to see NAV erosion.MAGY is best suited for income-focused investors seeking exposure to top tech names, but caution is warranted given that markets are looking rather stretched.aprott/iStock via Getty Images
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Nvidia's Quiet Move Into Quantum Computing Could Reshape the Next Frontier of AI
Quantum computing is still years away, but Nvidia just built the bridge that will bring it closer -- a quiet integration of AI, GPUs, and patience that could shorten the wait for the next computing revolution.
Quantum computing is less a machine than a mission -- a team of scouts sent to explore a landscape too complex to map by sight. Each scout sets out along a different path, testing what's possible in parallel. Together, they can sense many routes at once -- that's the genius of the approach.
The challenge is keeping the team in contact. The radios crackle, the maps blur, and even a shift in weather can scatter their signals. These scouts -- qubits -- are astonishingly sensitive. They can explore multiple directions simultaneously, but the hardware carrying them is still too fragile for the conditions. A breath of heat or a tremor of noise can throw the expedition off course.
So instead of racing ahead, researchers spend most of their time stabilizing the mission: fixing equipment, recalibrating coordinates, and rerunning lost trails. The frontier remains open, but progress comes in slow, careful steps. That patience has defined the field -- until now. And suddenly, the rhythm changed.
A new command post
At its recent D.C. conference, Nvidia (NVDA +0.03%) unveiled technology that could quicken that pace. Its new hybrid system -- NVQLink and CUDA-Q -- acts like a central command post for the scouts. It doesn't ease the terrain, but it strengthens communication.
NVQLink connects quantum processors (the scouts) with today's computing systems (the analysts) at microsecond speed -- orders of magnitude faster than before. CUDA-Q, Nvidia's open-source software layer, lets researchers choreograph that link -- running AI models, quantum algorithms, and error-correction routines together as one system. That jump allows artificial intelligence to monitor the expedition in real time, learning the patterns of interference and correcting them before the team drifts apart.
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Why would Nvidia care so much about a field still years from profit? Because whoever builds the bridge first controls the traffic that follows.
It's the difference between reviewing the map after every failed trip and guiding the scouts live as they move. For researchers, that means hundreds of new iterations where there used to be one -- a genuine acceleration of discovery. It's the quiet kind of progress engineers love -- invisible, but indispensable.
Owning the bridge between today and tomorrow
Nvidia didn't build new scouts; it built the infrastructure that keeps them coordinated. Its GPUs (graphics processing units) are already tuned for the dense, parallel calculations these explorations demand, making them the natural partner for any emerging quantum processor.
And that partnership matters. Nvidia's GPUs remain the most widely used AI chips available today, refined by two decades of iteration and supported by the industry's most mature software stack. The CUDA platform gives developers fine-grained control -- the ability to tune workloads, manage memory, and orchestrate timing with precision. That precision is what gives researchers trust; each improvement in control becomes a new kind of progress. In the context of quantum research, that means any new quantum chip can be optimized alongside the fastest general-purpose GPUs on the planet.
Other companies chase better quantum hardware -- superconducting, photonic, trapped-ion -- but all of them need reliable coordination with the computing power we already have. By offering that link, Nvidia turns its GPU ecosystem into the operating environment of hybrid computing, the connective tissue between what exists now and what's coming next.
And because the system is open, every new lab or start-up that connects strengthens Nvidia's position as the default hub for quantum experimentation.
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The horizon these scouts are chasing isn't abstract. It's the kind of problem today's computers stumble over -- predicting the behavior of a turbulent atmosphere before a storm forms, modeling molecules to design safer drugs, simulating new materials that could store clean energy or filter carbon from air. Each of those challenges involves trillions of interacting possibilities. Quantum systems, in theory, can explore those possibilities in parallel, finding patterns that would take current technology decades or centuries to compute. Nvidia's faster link doesn't solve those mysteries yet -- it simply means the explorers can search more of the map each day.
Strategic patience
There's also a defensive wisdom in this move. If quantum computing ever matures, it could threaten the same data center model that built Nvidia's empire. CEO Jensen Huang seems intent on making sure that, if the future shifts, Nvidia already sits at its center.
By owning the bridge between today's technology and tomorrow's, the company ensures it earns relevance -- and revenue -- no matter which computing model dominates. Quantum's maturity may still be years away. But the learning curve just steepened -- and Nvidia holds the compass.
The quiet beneficiaries
Even the best explorers need suppliers. Quantum computing's next leap won't come from a single breakthrough, but from the infrastructure that lets quantum and AI work side by side. The companies that stand to benefit first are those already essential to Nvidia's hardware stack -- firms positioned where quantum meets GPU.
TSMC: The fabrication anchor
Every Nvidia GPU and NVQLink controller originates from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Comany's (TSM 0.95%) leading-edge nodes. Hybrid systems only deepen that reliance through advanced packaging and interconnect design.
No other foundry matches TSMC's yields or scale; hybrid compute extends its dominance.
Micron: The bandwidth supplier
Hybrid workloads move immense volumes of data between GPUs and quantum controllers. Micron's (MU 0.17%) high-speed memory powers the data flow that keeps those systems responsive.
Micron is the only U.S.-based memory manufacturer directly supporting government-backed efforts to build the public-sector half of the hybrid-quantum ecosystem.
What today's high-speed memory does is keep the conversation alive around that fragile state -- the AI models, calibration maps, and feedback loops that tell the qubits what to do next. And as we venture further into the unknown, we'll need a great deal more of it to keep that dialogue going.
Broadcom: The interconnect enabler
Broadcom's (AVGO 1.73%) networking and optical interconnects provide the ultra-low-latency backbone that NVQLink depends on.
Every AI and future hybrid data center flows through Broadcom's connectivity layer; quantum integration magnifies its role.
Precision, bandwidth, and connection are the quiet trinity of hybrid progress.
ASML: The toolmaker behind precision
ASML's (ASML 1.19%) EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography powers the control electronics that tie quantum processors -- known as QPUs -- and GPUs together.
There is no replacement for EUV at advanced nodes; hybrid architectures only increase demand for ASML's tools.
For investors, these are the near-term names to watch: companies that already profit from AI infrastructure and now stand to benefit from its quantum extension.
The quiet acceleration
Quantum computing is still a long road. The terrain remains uncertain, the instruments temperamental. But with faster communication and real-time feedback, the scouts can finally move with rhythm instead of hesitation. But for once, the road feels clearly marked.
No one can yet see the full map of this new world. What's changed is how quickly it's being drawn.
And in that quiet acceleration -- not a breakthrough, but a better conversation between explorers -- Nvidia once again found the place where progress hides: in the space between discovery and control.
What this could mean for Nvidia
Nvidia's move isn't about building a quantum computer; it's about owning the bridge every quantum effort will need.
Near term: No revenue surge, but tighter ties with national labs and deep-tech start-ups.
Medium term: The CUDA platform becomes the training ground where AI and quantum learn to work together -- a new moat forming quietly around Nvidia's data center dominance.
Long term: If quantum delivers on climate forecasting, drug discovery, or clean energy materials, Nvidia is positioned to sell the picks, shovels, and maps to every explorer.
In the near term, Nvidia faces no equal hybrid competitor. Long term, IBM and Microsoft are the most credible threats -- one at the hardware-software integration layer, the other at the cloud orchestration layer -- but both are still years from challenging Nvidia's lead in AI-based hybrid compute.
For investors, the takeaway is simple: Quantum remains speculative, but infrastructure usually wins first. Nvidia just made itself indispensable to a field that's still learning to stand -- and that's the kind of patience that compounds.
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Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Technical Analysis: Metals Stabilize as Fed Uncertainty Grows
Gold and silver stabilize as investors seek safety amid uncertainty over the Fed's policy, weak economic data, and a range-bound U.S. dollar.
Gold (XAU) price consolidates around $4,000 and remains strong as investors seek safety from policy uncertainty. The high inflation and slowing job growth have raised concerns about the Fed’s interest rate decisions, leading to increased volatility in financial markets. Despite expectations of a slight improvement in US–China relations, gold remains near its base at $4,000. Meanwhile, the US dollar has hit strong resistance at the 100.50 level.
Fiscal and monetary uncertainties keep the greenback under pressure, even as short-term optimism lifts equities. Stronger gold prices and weaker economic data suggest that the US dollar may struggle to maintain its support. As long as the Fed maintains a dovish stance and economic cracks widen, gold is likely to continue outperforming the dollar.
Gold Technical Analysis
XAUUSD Daily Chart – Ascending Broadening Wedge
The daily chart for spot gold shows that the price pulled back after briefly surging above the strong resistance near the $4,200 area. This extension has brought the price back toward the $4,000 region. It is now consolidating below that level, potentially forming a bottom.
If spot gold holds above the $3,900 support zone, the likelihood of an upside continuation increases. A confirmed break above $4,200 would signal further strength in the gold market. Additionally, the RSI is consolidating around the mid-level, indicating underlying price strength.
XAUUSD 4-Hour Chart – Positive Consolidation above $3,900
The 4-hour chart for spot gold shows that the price has broken below the ascending broadening wedge pattern and is forming a bottom near the $3,900 support level. Currently, the price is consolidating above the black dotted trendline in the $3,900 area. However, if it fails to break above $4,050 and drops below $3,900, further downside may follow, potentially reaching the $3,720 region.
Silver Technical Analysis
XAGUSD Daily Chart – Rebound from 50-Day SMA Support
The daily chart for spot silver shows strong support around the $45 level, near the 50-day SMA, with the price consolidating below the key resistance at $49.30. A breakout above $49.30 could lead to a move toward $52.
However, if the price breaks below $45, it may decline further toward the $42 area. This correction follows extremely overbought conditions, as indicated by the RSI, suggesting a cooling phase before the next upward move.
XAGUSD 4-Hour Chart – Consolidation
The 4-hour chart for spot silver shows that the price has broken below the ascending broadening wedge pattern and retested the breakout near the $49.30 level. The ongoing consolidation below $49.30 increases uncertainty, and the price appears to be searching for direction.
A break below $45.80 would trigger further downside toward the $41.50 area. However, a break above $49.30 would signal additional upside toward the $52-$53 region.
US Dollar Index Technical Analysis
US Dollar Daily Chart – Key Resistance at 200-Day SMA
The daily chart for the U.S. Dollar Index shows strong resistance at the 100.50 level. After testing this resistance near the 200-day SMA, the index began to correct lower. Immediate support lies at the 50-day SMA, around 98.50. A break below this level could trigger a further decline toward 96.50.
Overall, the U.S. Dollar Index is showing strong consolidation between the 96 and 100 range, as the market awaits its next directional move.
US Dollar 4-Hour Chart – Consolidation
The 4-hour chart of the U.S. Dollar Index shows strong price consolidation between the 96.50 and 100.50 levels. A break below 99.20 could trigger further downside towards 98.60. Moreover, a break below 98.60 will trigger further decline to the 96.50 level.
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Oil gains on optimism US government to reopen soon
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SINGAPORE, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Monday on optimism that the U.S. government shutdown could end soon and lift demand in the world's top oil consumer, offsetting concerns about rising supplies globally.
Brent crude futures rose 47 cents, or 0.74%, to $64.10 a barrel by 0123 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $60.25 a barrel, up 50 cents, or 0.84%.
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An end to the historic U.S. government shutdown, now in its 40th day, is within reach as the Senate on Sunday moved toward a vote on reopening the federal government.
"The imminent reopening is a welcome boost, restoring pay to 800,000 federal workers and restarting vital programs that will lift consumer confidence, activity and spending," IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said.
"This should also help improve risk sentiment across markets" and cause a rebound in WTI prices toward $62 a barrel, he said.
Brent and WTI fell about 2% last week and notched their second weekly decline, on fears of a supply glut. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies, or OPEC+, agreed to increase output slightly in December, but it also paused further hikes in the first quarter, wary of a supply glut.
Crude inventories are also on the rise in the United States while the volume of oil stored on board ships in Asian waters has doubled in recent weeks after tightening Western sanctions curtailed imports to China and India and as a shortage of import quota curbed demand from independent Chinese refiners.
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My Top 3 Growth Stocks to Buy for 2026 -- Including Nvidia and Netflix, and Netflix Isn't on the List Because of Its Upcoming 10-for-1 Stock Split, and One's Not a Stock
These have been amazing growers -- and still have plenty of room to run.
Here comes a new year...and with it, perhaps, a few new stocks for our portfolios. Below, I'm offering a few growth-stock ideas for your consideration.
1. Nvidia
Nvidia (NVDA +0.03%) is already in my portfolio, and despite the fact that it has averaged annual gains of 145% over the past three years, the semiconductor company doesn't look wildly overvalued. That's because it's growing so briskly.
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In its second quarter, revenue soared 56% year over year, thanks to great demand for data centers to accommodate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Nvidia recently became the first stock to reach a $5 trillion valuation.
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2. Netflix
Netflix (NFLX +0.60%) has also grown briskly, averaging annual gains of 26% over the past decade. It's grown so much that management has announced a 10-for-1 stock split. (Yes, it will be nice to own 10 times as many shares, but they'll be valued at roughly a tenth of their former price, so the value of an investor's holdings won't change.)
Third-quarter revenue jumped 17% year over year, and its share of TV time in the U.S. has been growing in the past few years. Netflix's shares seem a little overvalued, with a recent price-to-sales ratio of 10.9 well above the five-year average of 6.6, and a forward-looking price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 34 about even with average. So proceed thoughtfully, perhaps buying gradually over time.
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3. Vanguard Information Technology ETF
An easy way to quickly invest in about 300-plus growth stocks is via the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT 0.14%). This exchange-traded fund has averaged annual gains of 20% over the past 15 years, and its top holding is Nvidia.
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Remember that many growth stocks (and ETFs) can fall sharply whenever the market pulls back. So expect some volatility if you're looking for growth stocks. If that makes you nervous, perhaps consider an ETF such as the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP +0.84%) -- an S&P 500 index fund, holding each of its 500-some components in roughly equal proportion.
Selena Maranjian has positions in Netflix and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Netflix and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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MOH DEADLINE ALERT: ROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages Molina Healthcare, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - MOH
November 09, 2025 9:06 PM EST | Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 9, 2025) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: MOH) between February 5, 2025 and July 23, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important December 2, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Molina 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 Molina class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=45913 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 December 2, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period failed to disclose to investors: (1) material, adverse facts concerning Molina's "medical cost trend assumptions;" (2) that Molina was experiencing a "dislocation between premium rates and medical cost trend;" (3) that Molina's near term growth was dependent on a lack of "utilization of behavioral health, pharmacy, and inpatient and outpatient services;" (4) as a result of the foregoing, Molina's financial guidance for fiscal year 2025 was substantially likely to be cut; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Molina's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Molina class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=45913 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
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RICK DEADLINE NOTICE: ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important November 20 Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm - RICK
November 09, 2025 9:17 PM EST | Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 9, 2025) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) between December 15, 2021 and September 16, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important November 20, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased RCI Hospitality 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 RCI Hospitality class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=44953 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 November 20, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved, at the time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants engaged in tax fraud; (2) defendants committed bribery to cover up the fact that they committed tax fraud; (3) as a result, defendants understated the legal risk facing RCI Hospitality; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the RCI Hospitality class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=44953 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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3 Risks Investors Should Watch Before Buying Dutch Bros Stock
Dutch Bros remains one of the most intriguing emerging consumer stories in America.
Dutch Bros (BROS +0.26%) possesses all the hallmarks of a compelling growth story: a beloved brand, a substantial expansion runway, and a management team that knows how to scale. Yet even the strongest stories carry risk -- and understanding those risks can help long-term investors avoid getting blindsided.
Here are three key challenges Dutch Bros faces as it grows from a regional favorite into a national brand.
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Execution risk as the company scales
Dutch Bros' success so far has been rooted in culture -- an enthusiastic, service-first energy that customers love. But maintaining that same culture across thousands of stores is hard.
As the company accelerates expansion toward its long-term goal of thousands of stores (it now has 1,043 ), it faces a classic scaling challenge: preserving consistency without diluting authenticity. New markets mean new demographics, new hiring pools, and new operational hurdles.
Even small cracks -- slower drive-thru times, inconsistent drink quality, or less friendly service -- can erode what makes the brand special. For a company whose moat is built on culture, execution quality is everything.
Investors should closely monitor same-store sales growth and customer satisfaction. If those metrics weaken as store count rises, it could signal that the brand's magic is being stretched too thin.
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Exposure to discretionary spending and a narrow product focus
Dutch Bros is not a habit for most customers -- it's a treat. Approximately 80% of sales come from cold drinks and energy beverages.
That distinction is part of its appeal, but it also introduces risk: When economic conditions tighten, consumers may cut back on specialty drinks faster than on everyday coffee. In a downturn, Dutch Bros could see greater same-store volatility than entrenched morning-routine brands like Starbucks.
Moreover, the company's limited food offerings and beverage-centric menu mean it has fewer opportunities to increase average ticket size compared to its peers that sell snacks or breakfast items. There is progress here: Dutch Bros has startedtesting new food products to complement its beverage lineup. That could drive incremental growth, but it has to be done carefully. Expanding the menu too quickly could compromise operational efficiency or dilute the brand's identity.
For now, bulls view this focus as a sign of strength; bears see it as a vulnerability. Time will tell which side is right.
Tight margins and capital intensity
Even with improving profitability, Dutch Bros remains a capital-intensive business. Every new store requires an upfront investment that averaged $1.7 million in 2024, and cash payback periods normally stretch over two years.
In recent quarters, shop-level contribution margins have hovered around 31% -- solid, but still leaving limited room for error. Rising labor costs, wage inflation, and commodity pressures (especially from milk, sugar, and coffee beans) could all weigh on operating margins.
For context, the company's net income was 9.2% in the second quarter of 2025, meaning even a modest 10% increase in costs could erase most of that profit. Particularly, the ongoing trade war could lead to inflationary pressures down the road.
Besides, as Dutch Bros expands into new regions, it will face higher cost structures without existing local infrastructure to leverage. Those pressures could ease as the regional scale expands, but management will need to balance growth ambitions with financial discipline carefully.
The bright side: Dutch Bros became free-cash-flow-positive in 2024 and is now self-funding most of its new store openings. That's encouraging, but investors should remember that rapid physical expansion always carries balance sheet risk if unit returns deteriorate.
What does it mean for investors?
Dutch Bros is well positioned to grow in the years to come. But growth brings risk. Maintaining culture at scale, navigating economic cycles, and managing capital discipline will lead to success in the next chapter.
If management can preserve what makes the brand beloved while maintaining strong returns on new shops, Dutch Bros could evolve into a long-term growth stock. But this isn't a "set it and forget it" stock -- it demands ongoing attention to execution and fundamentals.
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KBR DEADLINE NOTICE: ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages KBR, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important November 18 Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm - KBR
November 09, 2025 9:30 PM EST | Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 9, 2025) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) between May 6, 2025 and June 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important November 18, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased KBR 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 KBR class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=42136 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 November 18, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) despite the knowledge that the U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) had, for months, had material concerns with HomeSafe's ability to fulfill the Global Household Goods Contract, defendants claimed that the partnership was without issue, and would ramp up in future quarters; and (2) as a result, defendants' statements about KBR's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the KBR class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=42136 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
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LANTHEUS DEADLINE: ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Lantheus Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important November 10 Deadline in Securities Class Action - LNTH
November 09, 2025 9:35 PM EST | Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 9, 2025) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNTH) between February 26, 2025 and August 5, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important November 10, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Lantheus 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 Lantheus class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=44657 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 November 10, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Pylarify's competitive position; notably, that Lantheus was not equipped to properly assess the pricing and competitive dynamics for Pylarify; Lantheus failed to properly disclose that its early 2025 price increase, issued despite price erosion the year prior, created an opportunity for competitive pricing to flourish, risking Pylarify's price point, revenue, and overall growth potential. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Arq: Expansion Into Granular Activated Carbon Continues To Be A Headache - Hold
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ADX: Solid Equity Income Fund That Outperforms S&P 500
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Jump On Hopes Government Shutdown Will End: Arthur Hayes Predicts BTC '2 Da Moon' As 'Printing Money' Begins Again
Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stock futures Sunday overnight amid reports that the 40-day federal shutdown will end. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:15 p.m.
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Bitcoin decouples from M2 liquidity – Analysts call it a ‘reset, not reversal'
Key Takeaways
Is the Bitcoin cycle top in?
No. According to experts, there is potential upside into year-end and early 2026.
Why has BTC decoupled from M2 liquidity?
A temporary government borrowing that has been net negative for liquidity and BTC since July.
The Crypto Twitter (CT) community is nearly split in half on whether Bitcoin [BTC] has entered a bear market phase.
Unsurprisingly, the bearish claims have been reinforced after the 10th of October deleveraging event, which wiped out about $20 billion worth of positions.
BTC is barely holding above $100k in November, down about 21% from its recent peak of $126K. Now, the bearish camp is citing the decoupling of BTC from the M2 global liquidity supply as another potential downside signal.
What does M2 decoupling mean for BTC?
The M2 indicator tracks the level of aggregate global liquidity. However, BTC also responds to “who has liquidity,” according to analyst Jesse Eckel.
Since July, when the U.S. government raised its debt ceiling in July, net dollar liquidity has been withdrawn from markets, noted Eckel. This marked the M2 decoupling and has dragged the BTC price.
Source: X
He noted that year-over-year (YOY) liquidity, which had been limited in 2025, saw massive growth in 2017 and 2021, triggering significant crypto rallies. Eckel added,
“The M2 BTC chart should start to correlate again once we see market tradable liquidity start to move higher as well. I believe our next major burst in YOY liquidity is due for 2026.”
Source: X
Analysts call the October flush a “reset”
Most macro analysts, including BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes, also held a similar stance to BTC, from a liquidity perspective.
Regarding the October flash crash, Coinbase viewed it as a healthy reset rather than a cycle top. The analysts added,
“Our view of the sell-off is that this leverage flush was a necessary reset for crypto markets rather than a cycle top, potentially setting the stage for a grind higher in the months to come.”
Source: Coinbase
In fact, Fundstrat CIO, Tom Lee, also agreed with the outlook that the October leverage flash was a needed rest for another leg higher.
Additionally, the Coinbase analysts highlighted that the market was positioning for a BTC price range $90k-$160k for the next three to six months, according to Options data.
Source: Coinbase
Overall, large players were positioning for a potential dip to $90k, while anticipating a likely upside to $160K in the mid-term.
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Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Rebounds as Polymarket Traders Bet U.S. Shutdown Will End Within Days
Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Jump as End to US Government Shutdown Appears Imminent
Bitcoin price is attempting to recover above $103,500. BTC could continue to move up if it clears the $106,500 resistance zone.
Bitcoin started a decent recovery wave above the $103,500 support.
The price is trading above $104,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average.
There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $102,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
The pair might continue to move up if it clears the $106,500 zone.
Bitcoin Price Recovers 3%
Bitcoin price managed to stay above the $101,000 support level and started a recovery wave. BTC recovered above the $102,500 and $103,500 resistance levels.
There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $102,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The pair even climbed above $105,000. Finally, it tested the $106,500 resistance zone. A high was formed at $106,593 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $99,222 swing low to the $106,593 high.
Bitcoin is now trading above $104,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. If the bulls attempt another recovery wave, the price could face resistance near the $106,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $106,500 level.
Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com
The next resistance could be $107,500. A close above the $107,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $108,000 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $109,200 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $109,800 and $110,500.
Another Decline In BTC?
If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $106,500 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $104,850 level. The first major support is near the $104,200 level.
The next support is now near the $103,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $102,900 support in the near term. The main support sits at $102,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term.
Technical indicators:
Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $104,850, followed by $104,200.
Major Resistance Levels – $106,000 and $106,500.
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Avalanche Strengthens Its Presence in South Korea's Digital Future
Avalanche (AVAX) is emerging as a key player in South Korea's fast-evolving digital economy, driving innovation in tokenization, stablecoin infrastructure, and cultural engagement platforms. Through a growing list of institutional and commercial partnerships, Avalanche is positioning itself as a cornerstone of the nation's blockchain transformation.
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Solana Outperforms Rivals as DEX Volumes Surpass $5B
Key NotesSolana DEX volumes hit $5.11 billion, surpassing Ethereum and BNB Chain in weekend DeFi rotations.Over 2.9 million SOL, worth $475 million, has been staked since Friday, reducing the active supply.Key technical indicators signal resistance near $180 despite strong network activity.
Solana price saw 5% gains on Sunday, November 9, as heavy on-chain rotations among DeFi protocol users lifted the token above the $165 level for the first time in five days. However, key technical indicators now pose early warning signals of a potential short-term reversal as SOL approaches key resistance near the 20-day moving average.
Solana top #1 in DEX Volume (last 24h) pic.twitter.com/TCf62gARzM
— Solana Sensei (@SolanaSensei) November 9, 2025
The Solana price closed above $165 on Sunday, after consolidating below this level since November 5. Its performance aligned with the broader market recovery that saw most top 10-ranked cryptocurrencies post modest gains over the weekend. Bitcoin rose 3% to reclaim $104,000, while Ethereum advanced 6% to trade near $3,900.
Beyond price action, investors demonstrated a preference for Solana in DeFi activity. Citing Defillama data on Sunday, a community contributor, posting as Solanasensie, highlighted on X that Solana’s decentralized exchanges recorded $5.11 billion in daily volumes, surpassing Ethereum’s $3.8 billion and BNB Chain’s $2.95 billion.
Total Solana Staked Increased by 2.9 million SOL ($475 million) | Source: StakingRewards.com
Spikes in metrics like DEX volumes during uncertain market phases reflect an intent to rotate capital within Solana-native DeFi protocols, potentially mitigating market downturns with passive yield rather than exiting or holding stablecoins.
This helps keep capital within the ecosystem, as affirmed by Solana’s recent staking data. Between Friday and Sunday, the total SOL stake increased from 414.5 million to 417.4 million, according to StakingRewards.
The 2.9 million SOL staking surge temporarily reduces short-term supply on exchanges, which could insulate Solana price against sharp short-term drawdowns in the coming week.
Strategic traders will look out for fresh institutional inflows or a macro-driven demand catalyst before entering large bets on a convincing Solana price breakout towards the $180 to $200 territories in the week ahead
Solana Price Forecast: 62% Reversal Probability Caps Rally Below $180 Resistance
Solana (SOL) experienced a positive weekend performance, reclaiming the $165 level after five days of consolidation. However, technical indicators on the daily chart suggest that while bullish momentum is building, the recovery may face resistance before breaching the $180 mark.
According to the Breakout Probability (Expo) indicator, Solana currently holds a 29% chance of a bullish breakout toward $180, while the downside probability remains higher at 62%, signaling a potential early pullback toward the $150 support zone.
The Bollinger Bands (BB 20 SMA) indicate tightening volatility, with the middle band at $180.06 acting as immediate resistance and the lower band at $149.58 providing short-term support.
Solana (SOL) price forecast | Source: TradingView
Momentum signals reinforce this cautious outlook. The RSI (14) stands at 40.36, marginally above the oversold territories, suggesting that Solana is still in a fragile zone where sellers may regain control. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) remains in bearish territory, printing negative histogram bars with the signal line at -9.24 and MACD line at -10.92, confirming that selling pressure, though reduced, has yet to reverse convincingly.
Profitability metrics also reveal a moderate bias toward consolidation. The win-to-loss ratio of 1,307 to 733, translating to 64.07% profitability, supports a near-term rebound scenario but warns that gains may be limited until increased spot volumes support Solana’s on-chain activity.
If Solana closes decisively above $170 on strong daily volume, the next target lies near $180, coinciding with the Bollinger midpoint. Conversely, failing to hold $160 could trigger a retest of $150, marked by the lower Bollinger band.
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Bitcoin Faces Its Toughest Month in a Year, but Analysts See Early Recovery Signs
After nearly a year of bullish momentum, Bitcoin's rally has finally hit turbulence. The world's largest cryptocurrency has slipped back to the $100,000 range, marking its weakest performance since mid-2024 and signaling a temporary stall in the market's seemingly unstoppable climb.
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ZEC whales target $803: Why $1.25mln in profit signals THIS new demand
Key Takeaways
What drove Zcash’s recent surge?
Whale long positions and a 9.7% rise in Open Interest reflected renewed trader confidence and stronger buying pressure.
How could ZEC perform next?
Continued accumulation may lift prices toward $803, though rising leverage could spark corrections near the $480 zone.
After years of tight consolidation, Zcash [ZEC] finally broke out of its range, climbing to a new high of $744.
Since touching that level three days ago, the token has seen sharp volatility—rising above $700, dropping to $488, then rebounding past $600. At press time, ZEC traded at $574.92, down 4.42% over the last 24 hours.
Futures data show buy-side dominance
Since Zcash rebounded a month ago, investors’ participation in the Futures market has skyrocketed. As such, Futures Taker CVD remained green throughout the past 30 days, signaling buyers’ dominance.
Source: CryptoQuant
Thus, most participants in the Futures market were buyers, opening strategic positions, either shorts or longs.
Lookonchain observed such a buyer. According to the on-chain monitor, a whale bought the dip after ZEC dropped to $509.
This whale deposited $6.27 million into Hyperliquid and placed a limit-long order for 20,800 ZEC, worth $12.12 million. After prices moved higher, the whales’ unrealized profit rose to $1.51, but closed late, realizing $1.25 million in profit.
On top of that, investors’ participation in the Futures market has surged significantly. According to CoinGlass, Zcash Open Interest surged 9.77% to $939.31 million, signaling increased capital inflow into futures.
Source: CoinGlass
By contrast, Long/Short Ratios on major exchanges confirmed this bullish lean.
CoinGlass data showed the overall 24-hour Long/Short Ratio at 1.0149, while Binance Top Traders’ Positions hit 1.1098, underscoring growing long exposure.
Spot accumulation strengthens the case
Beyond derivatives, on-chain data revealed rising Spot accumulation.
The Accumulation/Distribution (A/D) Line climbed steadily to 5.33 million, signaling consistent buying pressure. Large volumes were added near daily highs, implying active institutional or whale accumulation.
Source: TradingView
In fact, Sequential Pattern Strength has held positive for three consecutive weeks, supporting the argument that the current rally is demand-driven, not speculative.
If these trends hold, ZEC could retest $698 and push toward $803. However, if excessive leverage triggers liquidations, the token might revisit $480 before finding new support.
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Elon Musk net worth 2025 nears half of Bitcoin's market cap
Elon Musk has once again rewritten the record books. With an estimated net worth of $504 billion, the billionaire entrepreneur is not only the richest person on Earth — he's now worth nearly half of Bitcoin's total market capitalization, a comparison that highlights the scale of his personal fortune and its parallels with the crypto world's most dominant asset.
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$303B giant Hyperliquid steps into on-chain credit – Here's why it matters
Key Takeaways
What new feature is Hyperliquid testing?
Hyperliquid is testing a BorrowLendingProtocol (BLP) on its Hypercore testnet.
Why does this matter for traders and DeFi?
A native lending layer could make Hyperliquid a full-stack onchain platform.
Is Hyperliquid [HYPE] broadening its scope?
The exchange is now testing a new borrowing and lending feature on its Hypercore testnet. This would be the platform’s first step into native onchain credit markets.
And after posting over $303 billion in trading volume in October, the timing is hard to ignore.
Is native lending next for Hyperliquid?
Hyperliquid’s latest experiment is a look at how the platform wants trading to work.
A new module (labelled BLP) has appeared on the Hypercore testnet, and early checks show that it is designed for borrowing, supplying and withdrawing assets directly on chain. By the press time, only USDC and PURR show up in testing, but even that limited set indicates a framework is being put in place.
Source: X
If this matures into a native lending layer, margin in the Hyperliquid ecosystem wouldn’t rely on isolated balances. It would sit on real, shared lending pools.
That would push Hyperliquid beyond perpetuals and closer to a full-on-chain market stack.
Hyperliquid stays ahead of the pack
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Crypto Market Prediction: XRP Has No Chances Here, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Bulls Woke Up With 2.7 Trillion, Bitcoin (BTC) Price's Spooky Tendency
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The shape of the cryptocurrency market is not as great as it may seem at first. Most of the bullish traction we have been witnessing in the past turned into dust and Bitcoin, XRP and other top-tier assets are struggling to recover even after reaching local support levels. Surprisingly, though, Shiba Inu is in a somewhat good state after an unexpected recovery fueled with trillions.
XRP is not looking goodWith the asset continuing to fall below its important technical levels, and showing almost no indications of a sustainable short-term recovery, XRP’s chart is becoming more and more bleak.
XRP/USDT Chart by TradingViewEvery attempt at upward movement over the last few sessions has been swiftly thwarted, indicating that sellers are still in complete control despite slight increases. XRP is currently trading close to $2.26, significantly below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which have now established a verified death cross. This arrangement basically indicates that long-term momentum has turned sharply negative.
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There have been a number of lower highs and lower lows in the market structure since late September, but there have been no notable volume spikes that would indicate institutional support or accumulation at these levels. The bearish narrative was only strengthened by the earlier this month’s failed breakout attempt above $2.50.
XRP is currently consolidating just above a precarious support zone around $2.20-$2.00, which could easily lead to a deeper correction toward $1.80 or even $1.60 if broken, rather than regaining lost ground. Weak momentum is reflected in the RSI around 40, which is perilously close to oversold territory and shows no significant divergence that could point to a rebound.
The issue is made worse by the lack of beneficial catalysts. There have not been any significant fundamental advancements in XRP’s ecosystem to offset the mounting technical harm. XRP continues to lag behind in terms of both price action and investor sentiment, in a time when other large-cap assets are demonstrating resilience or rotating into new narratives.
In other words, unless the asset convincingly breaks back above $2.60, it has no chance of recovering. Until then, XRP is still firmly in a downward trend, and any brief increases are more likely to be opportunities to sell than indications of a return to strength. The path of least resistance is still sharply downward for the time being.
Shiba Inu bulls woke upAfter a protracted period of low volatility and weak sentiment, Shiba Inu bulls are finally beginning to show signs of life.
The largest increase in on-chain activity since early October, with 2.7 trillion SHIB tokens transacted in the past day, suggests that major holders may be repositioning for a possible rebound. The token is still having trouble holding above its 50-day moving average, which is still a significant resistance barrier close to $0.0000108, despite SHIB’s short-term attempt to recover the $0.000010 level coinciding with the increase in transaction volume.
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The abrupt increase in activity suggests that accumulation may be quietly taking place despite the modest price move, with traders possibly using this zone to increase exposure before making a more significant move. On-chain metrics support this story. Exchange outflows increased by more than 63%, suggesting that a sizable amount of tokens have been transferred from centralized exchanges to private wallets.
Technical indicators, however, point to caution. With SHIB continuing to trade below the 200-day moving average and the general market structure displaying lower highs, the overall trend is still bearish.
The market should take note of the 2.7 trillion SHIB transactions, to put it briefly. Though price action still has the burden of proof, bulls are stirring. In the absence of a convincing close above $0.000011, SHIB runs the risk of fading like previous attempts. But if the buying pressure continues, this might be the first significant step in ending the months-long decline that has kept SHIB stuck close to cycle lows.
Bitcoin is not feeling wellAs selling volume starts to rise sharply amid its ongoing downtrend, Bitcoin (BTC) is flashing an increasingly concerning signal. This is a classic setup that frequently precedes a deeper and faster decline.
BTC has dropped to about $101,800 after failing to maintain support above $108,000. In just a few sessions, it has lost almost 7%, and more worrisomely, traders are becoming more active during the decline. Falling prices and decreasing volume usually indicate seller fatigue, but this is not the case.
The spooky aspect of this trend is that it suggests the selloff was motivated by conviction rather than hesitancy. The fact that Bitcoin broke sharply below its 200-day moving average, a crucial long-term indicator that is currently serving as strong resistance near $108,000, adds to the pessimistic narrative. A near-ideal bearish alignment is being completed by the shorter-term 50-day and 100-day EMAs sloping downward, which increases the likelihood of a prolonged downtrend.
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With no signs of an oversold rebound, the RSI, which is currently hovering around 37, indicates that momentum is still weak. In terms of structure, BTC’s chart now displays a steep rollover after a failed symmetrical triangle breakout, which is a classic setup for a further decline.
Bitcoin may retest the $98,000-$96,000 range sooner than anticipated if selling pressure persists at this rate. If that level were to be broken, the downward momentum would probably accelerate toward $90,000, where there is still little support.
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Michael Saylor Hints at New Bitcoin Purchase as Goldman Sachs Predicts 2026 Rate Cuts
Michael Saylor may be preparing another major Bitcoin purchase as speculation grows around his latest post captioned “₿est continue.” The Strategy founder’s message comes just as Goldman Sachs forecasts a series of interest rate cuts beginning as early as December 2025, a move that could further boost cryptocurrency markets.
Saylor’s company, Strategy, currently holds approximately 641,205 BTC valued at over $65 billion, with an average cost of $74,064 per coin. This leaves the firm sitting on an estimated $18 billion in unrealized gains. His chart, showing 85 Bitcoin acquisitions, highlights a consistent buying strategy through market volatility—including major downturns in 2022—which has helped lower the company’s overall cost basis and cement its status as one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders.
Last week, Strategy added another $21 million worth of Bitcoin to its portfolio. Saylor’s latest post has reignited market chatter that the company could be gearing up for another accumulation phase as Bitcoin trades near $101,000. Meanwhile, open interest in Bitcoin has surged by nearly $700 million following former President Trump’s recent announcement of a proposed $2,000 dividend for Americans funded by tariff revenues. Market analyst Ted (@TedPillows) noted that funding rates have spiked, suggesting an influx of late long positions—an indicator that often signals short-term volatility.
At the macro level, Goldman Sachs’ chief U.S. economist, David Mericle, predicts that the Federal Reserve will reduce rates three times between December 2025 and June 2026, potentially lowering the federal funds rate to 3–3.25%. Lower interest rates typically increase market liquidity and investor risk appetite, a trend historically favorable to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As of now, Bitcoin is trading at around $103,352, up 1.04% in the past 24 hours, according to TradingView.
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Ethereum Struggles to Recover as Investors Pause Selling but Momentum Remains Weak
Ethereum (ETH) continues to face challenges in regaining upward momentum after its 15.8% decline earlier this month. Despite easing selling pressure, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency remains trapped in a sideways trend as investors remain cautious amid broader market uncertainty.
Recent on-chain data reveals that Ethereum’s exchange net position change has shown a noticeable decline in outflows, signaling that investors are slowing their selling activity. This development suggests that bearish sentiment is cooling, potentially paving the way for price stabilization. However, this trend reflects a pause rather than a reversal, as reduced outflows have not yet led to strong accumulation — a critical factor for a sustainable recovery.
Ethereum’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) continues to signal weakness, holding below the neutral 50 level. While it has rebounded slightly from oversold conditions, the indicator still points to dominant selling pressure. For ETH to regain bullish momentum, the RSI must rise above 50 and maintain that position, confirming stronger buying confidence among traders.
At the time of writing, Ethereum trades at $3,512, hovering just above the $3,489 support zone following recent volatility. The altcoin remains below key resistance levels, particularly at $3,607, which must be breached to signal a potential trend reversal. Until then, Ethereum is likely to continue consolidating between $3,489 and $3,287, reflecting neutral market sentiment.
If broader crypto market conditions improve, Ethereum could attempt another test of the $3,607 resistance. A successful breakout above this level may open the door for a move toward $3,802, signaling renewed bullish strength and potentially ending the current consolidation phase.
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Evernorth Holdings Transfers $280 Million in XRP Amid Market Volatility
In a major XRP development today, Ripple-backed Evernorth Holdings has transferred over 126 million XRP, worth more than $280 million, between two internal wallets — sparking intense speculation among traders and investors across the crypto community.
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XRP Struggles for Momentum as Investor Interest and Profitability Decline
XRP has traded sideways for several days, showing little sign of breaking out amid sluggish market conditions. The cryptocurrency continues to consolidate near key support levels as broader market weakness and declining investor activity weigh on sentiment.
Recent on-chain data reveals a notable drop in new XRP addresses, signaling diminishing interest from new investors. Earlier this month, wallet creation hit a four-month high but has since plunged to around 6,336, according to Glassnode. This decline in participation suggests that potential buyers see limited upside at current price levels. With fewer new entrants, XRP’s liquidity could weaken, making it harder for the token to regain upward momentum.
At the same time, profitability among long-term holders is shrinking. The MVRV Long/Short Difference has dropped to nearly 3%, indicating reduced gains for experienced investors. Historically, declining MVRV ratios have aligned with fading confidence and increased selling pressure, both of which could threaten XRP’s price stability.
Currently, XRP trades around $2.32, holding slightly above its critical $2.28 support. Despite multiple attempts, the token has struggled to sustain a breakout above $2.36. If bearish pressure intensifies, XRP could extend its consolidation phase between $2.28 and $2.13, with a decisive drop below $2.13 likely reinforcing a short-term bearish trend.
However, a shift in investor sentiment could change the narrative. Stronger inflows and renewed confidence might help XRP flip the $2.36 resistance into support, opening a path toward $2.45 or even $2.52. For now, XRP remains in a delicate position, balancing between potential recovery and further correction.
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Bitcoin Surges Past $104K as Traders Eye Potential Rally Amid U.S. Government Shutdown Talks
Bitcoin (BTC) climbed to $104,501, marking a 3% increase within the last hour, as optimism grows over a potential end to the prolonged U.S. government shutdown. The crypto market’s momentum follows a quiet weekend but has reignited amid fresh political developments in Washington.
According to reports, Senate Democrats are moving to pass bipartisan spending bills aimed at reopening the government, which has furloughed about 750,000 federal workers and disrupted several public services. Market observers, including Bitcoin Archive and Walter Bloomberg, noted that a vote could happen as soon as tonight, with a short-term funding deal possibly extending through January 30.
Traders on X (formerly Twitter) are drawing comparisons between the current scenario and the 2019 shutdown resolution, when Bitcoin rallied over 300% following the government’s reopening. Analyst Ash Crypto reminded followers of that historic surge, while others, like Max Crypto, highlighted similar cyclical trends.
However, analysts caution that the correlation may be more sentiment-driven than causal. During the 2018–2019 shutdown, Bitcoin initially fell before recovering in a broader market rebound influenced by post-crypto winter liquidity and improving global risk sentiment.
Today’s environment mirrors some of those dynamics. While U.S. liquidity remains tight and the Federal Reserve maintains a cautious stance, many traders believe political headlines could serve as short-term catalysts for Bitcoin. Roughly $700 million in open interest has recently been added, and rising funding rates suggest an influx of new long positions — a setup that often precedes volatility.
Despite cautionary notes from analysts like Ted, market optimism is returning. If Washington reaches a deal this week, the crypto market could see another strong rally — or at least a relief bounce — reinforcing Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against fiscal uncertainty and a barometer of investor sentiment.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Loses $100,000, Ripple Holders Refuse to Sell, Franklin Templeton's XRP ETF to Get Approval, DOGE Risks Adding Zero – Top Weekly Crypto News
Bitcoin plunges below $100K first time since June amid crypto market correctionThe leading cryptocurrency plunged to the lowest level since June while major altcoins got hit even harder.
Price drop. Bitcoin fell below the $100,000 mark for the first time since June 22.Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, plunged below the $100,000 level for the first time since June 22. It reached an intraday low of $99,941 on the OKX exchange before paring some losses.
The top coin has now officially entered correction territory, plunging by more than 22% from its record peak that was achieved earlier this month.
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Market sentiment. Betting platform Polymarket now shows a 51% chance of BTC hitting $90,000 this year.The odds of Bitcoin collapsing all the way to $90,000 this year have now reached 51% on betting website Polymarket. For comparison, there was only an 11% chance of Bitcoin hitting that level just a month ago. This shows how quickly sentiment changes.
Franklin Templeton updates XRP ETF filing ahead of imminent SEC approvalUS financial giant Franklin Templeton has updated its XRP ETF filing after Canary Capital and Bitwise made similar moves.
Regulatory progress. US financial giant Franklin Templeton, managing $1.5 trillion in assets, has updated its S-1 filing for a proposed XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF).US financial giant Franklin Templeton, which boasts $1.5 trillion in assets under management, has updated the S-1 filing for its XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing.
The S-1 filing is a registration document that an issuer files with the SEC in order to launch a publicly traded product, which is an XRP ETF in this particular case.
Key detail. The update features shortened Section 8(a) language, a procedural change under the Securities Act that signals the SEC is preparing to approve the registration.The updated filing comes with shortened Section 8 (a) language, which is a clause in the Securities Act that makes it possible for the regulator to delay a registration's effectiveness.
Ripple's $1B share buyback sees low participation despite $40B valuationRipple's buyback has seen low participation, according to a recent report by The Information.
Buyback details. Ripple Labs recently offered to repurchase $1 billion worth of shares at a $40 billion valuation.According to a recent report by The Information, Ripple Labs offered to repurchase $1 billion worth of shares at a $40 billion valuation last month. However, the company reportedly saw the lowest participation rate yet in this tender offer, with many private shareholders choosing not to sell their stakes.
This shows that investors are confident in Ripple's long-term potential following the company's victory over the SEC and massive acquisition spree.
Shiba Inu faces heavy sell-off as 1 bllion SHIB flood exchangesSHIB faces a substantial sell-off on the market, which could become a foundation for a further price downslide.
Massive liquidation. Roughly 1 billion SHIB have been sold on exchanges, marking a major sell-off phase.With around 1,000,000,000 SHIB being sold on exchanges, Shiba Inu is certainly in a significant sell-off phase. The price has dropped significantly as a result of this enormous selling volume, as the most recent chart breakdown illustrates.
The current bearish trend and the abrupt increase in selling activity raise grave doubts about SHIB's near future. As of press time, the price has broken through significant support levels and fallen below the $0.000010 mark. The most recent sell-off has coincided with an increase in volume, which is frequently a crucial sign of capitulation.
Dogecoin faces bearish setup as analysts warn of potential drop below $0.10DOGE has formed its weakest setups in months after losing key support, setting the stage for a brutal 40% correction.
Price outlook. Dogecoin (DOGE) may be entering a prolonged bearish phase.According to the latest price projections, Dogecoin’s price setup looks like a time bomb with a slow fuse. It turns out the break under $0.18 was not manipulation or an accidental slip but the final line keeping DOGE from reopening the path back toward $0.12. What's even worse, it may be below $0.10 by the end of 2025.
A recent downturn in the price of cryptocurrencies is reportedly impacting the so-called “crypto-treasury” space.
That’s according to a report Sunday (Nov. 9) from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which noted that this trend has some investors doubling down, and others feeling vindicated.
For most of this year, this report said, companies followed the same path: selling shares or borrowing funds and putting that cash into crypto. It’s a method pioneered by Michael Saylor in 2020 when he turned his software company, then called MicroStrategy, into a bitcoin-focused firm now-called Strategy.
But now, with the price of bitcoin and ether falling, shares of Strategy and its imitators are doing the same. Strategy’s price peaked at $128 billion in July, and is down to $70 billion, the WSJ report said. Saylor, the report added, has stayed optimistic, posting on social media that bitcoin is on sale. However, crypto treasury skeptics had been waiting on this pullback, WSJ said.
“The whole concept makes no sense to me. You are just paying $2 for a one-dollar bill,” said Brent Donnelly, president of Spectra Markets. “Eventually those premiums will compress.”
The price of bitcoin has been hitting record highs this year, but has been on a downturn recently amid investor concerns about steep valuations for artificial intelligence (AI) companies.
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Writing about the crypto treasury trend earlier this year, PYMNTS contended that bitcoin’s increasing role in corporate treasuries signals a fundamental rethinking of how businesses store value, handle inflation risk and dole out capital. However, companies might take a more measured and diversified approach than the likes of Strategy.
“Rather than going all-in on bitcoin, CFOs may choose a hybrid treasury model, maintaining a mix of cash, fixed-income assets and bitcoin to balance liquidity needs with long-term appreciation potential,” that report added.
In another report earlier this year, PYMNTS looked at the potential risks CFOs face in holding bitcoin on the company balance sheets.
That report pointed to a study by British economists this year which examined 39 bitcoin-holding public companies, finding that between corporate equities and bitcoin returns, some companies surpassed a beta of 1, which means their stock returns were more volatile than bitcoin itself.
“The data underscores that crypto-rich treasuries expose shareholder value to crypto’s wild swings,” PYMNTS added. “The logic follows that firms with relatively larger crypto positions are more exposed to volatility.”
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Former Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel Loses $1.2 Million Betting on Bitcoin Options
Former Ohio State Treasurer Josh Mandel, once a crypto pioneer, has revealed a staggering $1.2 million loss after a risky Bitcoin options trade failed to deliver. Mandel had boldly predicted that Bitcoin would hit $444,000 by November 8, a forecast that has fallen far short of reality.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mandel admitted to going “all in” on IBIT call options, which ultimately expired worthless. He explained that his earlier trades on MicroStrategy (MSTR) stocks and options were initially profitable, but impatience with his ambitious Bitcoin prediction led to his costly misstep. Mandel emphasized transparency in sharing his loss, denying any intent to mislead investors or profit from coin issuance.
Mandel gained national attention in 2018 when, as Ohio’s State Treasurer, he launched OhioCrypto.com, the first U.S. government platform allowing businesses to pay state taxes in Bitcoin. The initiative, processed through BitPay, converted crypto payments into U.S. dollars for the state treasury. At the time, Mandel described Bitcoin as “a legitimate form of currency,” positioning Ohio as a trailblazer in blockchain innovation. However, the program was later suspended in 2019 by his successor due to regulatory concerns, with fewer than ten companies having used it.
His recent loss underscores the high risks of crypto derivatives like Bitcoin ETF options, which have grown increasingly popular since their late 2024 debut. Despite strong early demand, Bitcoin ETFs have seen significant outflows, reflecting market volatility and investor caution. Mandel’s transparency serves as a cautionary tale for traders, reminding both professionals and retail investors that even seasoned crypto advocates can misjudge market timing.
As Bitcoin’s price swings continue and speculation persists, Mandel’s experience highlights the unpredictable nature of digital asset investments and the importance of managing risk in volatile markets.
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Ripple Labs’ latest $1 billion share buyback at a $40 billion valuation has reportedly seen the lowest participation rate to date, according to a recent report by The Information. The blockchain company, known for its native cryptocurrency XRP, initiated the repurchase last month as part of its ongoing efforts to manage equity ownership and provide liquidity options for early investors and employees.
However, the tepid response suggests that many private shareholders are holding onto their stakes, signaling strong confidence in Ripple’s long-term growth potential. The low participation contrasts with earlier buybacks, highlighting how recent positive developments have strengthened investor sentiment toward the company’s future.
Ripple’s continued success in its legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been a major factor behind this optimism. The company’s partial court victory in 2023, which clarified that XRP sales on secondary markets do not constitute securities transactions, has paved the way for renewed institutional and retail interest in both Ripple and XRP.
In addition, Ripple’s aggressive expansion strategy, marked by a series of strategic acquisitions and global partnerships, has further fueled expectations of sustained growth. The company has been actively broadening its presence in cross-border payments and blockchain-based financial solutions, positioning itself as a leading player in the evolving digital asset ecosystem.
The low shareholder participation in Ripple’s buyback reflects a broader belief that the company’s valuation and influence in the blockchain space will continue to rise. With regulatory clarity improving and global adoption of blockchain technology accelerating, many investors appear committed to holding their Ripple shares for potential long-term gains.
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2025-11-10 01:301mo ago
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XRP Shows Resilience as Market Faces Decline, Targets $5.5 for Next Move
In a week defined by market-wide pullbacks, XRP has once again demonstrated its hallmark resilience. Despite a 4.09% dip over the past 24 hours, the token continues to hold key support levels, showing strength amid widespread selling pressure in the crypto market.
Dogecoin (DOGE) appears to be entering one of its weakest technical phases in months, with market signals hinting at a potential 40% decline. The once-promising meme coin has lost crucial support, and analysts warn that this breakdown could open the door to deeper losses through 2025.
DOGE recently slipped below the key $0.18 support zone—a level that previously acted as a solid floor for bullish recovery. This move wasn’t mere market manipulation or a temporary dip; instead, it marked a critical breakdown confirming a growing bearish trend. With that line now breached, traders are eyeing $0.12 as the next major target, a zone that may determine whether Dogecoin can stabilize or continue its downward spiral.
If bearish momentum persists, projections indicate DOGE could even fall below $0.10 by the end of 2025. Technical indicators reflect weakening buying pressure and fading investor confidence, while volume trends suggest that bulls are losing control. Without a strong reversal or renewed demand, Dogecoin may face a prolonged consolidation phase, potentially turning into a deeper market correction.
Market analysts emphasize that while Dogecoin has historically shown resilience during downturns, current patterns suggest limited upside potential in the short term. The overall crypto market sentiment, combined with DOGE’s fading hype and lack of new catalysts, may contribute to sustained downward pressure.
Investors are urged to approach cautiously, watching for signs of support around $0.12 and monitoring overall crypto liquidity trends. Unless Dogecoin reclaims key resistance levels, the path of least resistance appears downward—hinting at a slow but steady decline that could redefine DOGE’s long-term outlook.
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Franklin Templeton Updates XRP ETF Filing Amid Growing Regulatory Momentum
U.S. financial powerhouse Franklin Templeton, which manages over $1.5 trillion in assets, has updated its S-1 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move follows similar actions by Canary Capital and Bitwise, signaling increasing regulatory progress toward the potential approval of an XRP-based ETF in the United States.
An S-1 filing is a key regulatory document submitted to the SEC by companies seeking to list new securities on public markets. In this case, Franklin Templeton’s update to its XRP ETF application highlights notable procedural adjustments that may indicate progress in the SEC’s review process. Most notably, the revised filing includes shortened Section 8(a) language — a technical modification under the Securities Act that limits the SEC’s ability to delay a registration’s effectiveness. This specific change is often interpreted as a sign that regulators are preparing for an imminent decision or approval.
Franklin Templeton’s decision to update its XRP ETF filing underscores growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency-linked investment products, particularly those tied to major digital assets like XRP. The move comes at a time when investor appetite for crypto ETFs continues to rise, following the success of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs earlier this year. Industry observers believe that Franklin Templeton’s advancement could pave the way for wider acceptance of XRP-based financial instruments within mainstream investment portfolios.
The updated filing represents another step in bridging traditional finance with the evolving crypto ecosystem. As regulatory clarity continues to develop, the introduction of an XRP ETF could mark a pivotal moment for both institutional investors and the broader digital asset market, offering new opportunities for exposure to one of the most established cryptocurrencies in the sector.
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AAVE slips to $200: Watch THESE two support levels before any rebound
Key Takeaways
Has the Aave token buyback program helped bolster market confidence?
While it initially saw a positive reaction on the price charts, the subsequent range formation curtailed how far bulls could drive prices, and bears were in control once again.
What is the evidence supporting a bearish AAVE outlook?
The increased taker sell volume in recent weeks and the breakdown from the range lows showed that bulls were too weak to defend the psychological $200 level now.
Aave [AAVE], one of the leading DeFi protocols, was in the news recently after approving a $50 million buyback program.
The initiative aimed to repurchase up to $1.75 million worth of AAVE weekly, depending on protocol revenue and other factors.
Since May, when the buyback pilot was launched, 94 million tokens worth over $22 million have been bought. This deflationary mechanic, combined with the general market strength, saw Aave token prices rally to $385 in August.
Since then, the market has faced weakness.
The most recent Bitcoin [BTC] slump below the key support at $108k last on the 3rd of November saw Aave prices tank. At the time of writing, the $200 psychological level was being contested by both bulls and bears, but one side has the upper hand.
Aave prices to slide another 15%
The Taker Buy/Sell Volume from CoinGlass showed that the 24-hour AAVE volume has rarely been taker buy-dominant over the past month. This meant that the bulls have not had the strength to drive prices higher due to overwhelming selling pressure.
At the time of writing, the Long/Short Ratio was at 0.918, showing there was more taker sell volume. This implied that prices were ready to fall further in the short term.
Range breakdown confirms bearish bias
Source: AAVE/USDT on TradingView
On the daily chart, the downtrend has persisted for over a month. AAVE continues to post lower highs and lower lows, aligning with the bearish crossover between its 20-day and 50-day moving averages.
More importantly, the price action since May revealed a range formation (white) between $221 and $336.
The recent market volatility saw AAVE drop below the range low, and the $210-$225 area was now a stern resistance zone.
As things stand, the price is likely to slide lower still. The next support levels to keep an eye on are $170 and $141.
Disclaimer: The information presented does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice and is solely the writer’s opinion
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Having actively covered the cryptocurrency space since the landmark 2017 market cycle, Akashnath possesses years of experience navigating both bull and bear markets. This seasoned perspective is critical to his insightful reporting on market volatility and evolution.
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2025-11-10 01:301mo ago
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XRP ETFs Near Breakthrough as Institutional Heavyweights Race Toward Launch
XRP ETF launches move closer as DTCC listings and new SEC filings from major issuers suggest trading could begin imminently, signaling a pivotal advancement in integrating digital assets into mainstream institutional markets.
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Vanguard VYM Offers Broader Diversification Than NOBL
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM +0.50%) and the ProShares - S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL +1.08%) differ most in cost, breadth, and yield: VYM holds 589 stocks and charges lower fees, while NOBL targets S&P 500 dividend consistency.
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF tracks a broader index, holding hundreds of U.S. stocks forecasted to pay above-average dividends. VYM stands out as more affordable, with a 0.06% fee as of Oct. 31, 2025—less than one-fifth of NOBL’s 0.35%—potentially appealing for cost-conscious, income-seeking investors. Here’s how these two income-focused ETFs compare.
Snapshot (cost & size)MetricNOBLVYMIssuerProSharesVanguardExpense ratio0.35%0.06%1-yr return (as of Oct. 31, 2025)(1.8%)10.0%Dividend yield2.1%2.5%Beta0.86N/AAUM$11.1 billion$81.3 billionBeta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; figures use five-year weekly returns.
Performance & risk comparisonMetricNOBLVYMMax drawdown (5 y)(17.92%)(15.85%)Growth of $1,000 over 5 years$1,396$1,734What's insideVanguard High Dividend Yield ETF holds 589 U.S. stocks, tilting toward Financial Services (22%), Technology (16%), and Healthcare (12%). Its top holdings—Broadcom Inc (AVGO 1.73%), JPMorgan Chase (JPM +0.25%), and Exxon Mobil (XOM +2.38%)—each make up a small slice of the portfolio. The fund, now 19 years old, follows a rules-based approach to capture companies with forecasted above-average dividend yields.
The ProShares - S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF, by contrast, is built around long-term dividend growth, with 70 stocks equally weighted and capped sector exposure. Consumer Defensive, Industrials, and Financial Services dominate. Notable holdings include C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW +0.82%), Cardinal Health (CAH +2.87%), and Caterpillar (CAT 1.17%), each at just 0.02% of assets. NOBL’s approach is narrower, focusing on proven dividend raisers within the S&P 500 universe.
For more guidance on ETF investing, check out the full guide at this link.
Foolish takeThe Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF tracks the FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index. The relatively successful index eschews real estate investment trusts and focuses on businesses that pay higher-than-average dividend yields. Stocks are ranked by their forward-looking dividend yields and market caps. Only those in the 45th percentile are included in the index.
The ProShares - S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF tracks companies in the S&P 500 index that have consistently raised their dividend payouts for at least 25 years.
Both of these ETFs fill their portfolios with high-yield dividend payers, but their performance has been very different. Over the past five years, the ProShares - S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF delivered a paltry 53.1% return if we include dividend payments. Significantly lower fees and inclusion of stocks not in the S&P 500 index helped the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF outperform with a total return of 98.5%. The S&P 500 index is up by 98% over the past five years, or 113% if you include dividend payments.
GlossaryETF (Exchange-Traded Fund): An investment fund traded on stock exchanges, holding a basket of assets like stocks or bonds.
Expense ratio: The annual fee, as a percentage of assets, that a fund charges to cover operating costs.
Dividend yield: Annual dividends paid by a fund or stock, expressed as a percentage of its current price.
AUM (Assets Under Management): The total market value of all assets managed by a fund.
Beta: A measure of a fund's volatility compared to the overall market; values below 1 indicate less volatility.
Max drawdown: The largest percentage decline from a fund’s peak value to its lowest point over a specific period.
Rules-based approach: An investment strategy that follows predefined criteria or formulas rather than active management decisions.
Equally weighted: A portfolio construction method where each holding has the same weight, regardless of company size.
Sector exposure: The proportion of a fund’s assets invested in specific industry sectors.
Dividend Aristocrats: S&P 500 companies that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years.
Drawdown: The decline in value from a fund’s peak to its subsequent low, often used to assess risk.
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2025-11-10 00:301mo ago
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Energy Transfer's Growth Outlook Just Keeps Getting Better
Energy Transfer continues to secure new growth opportunities.
While Energy Transfer (ET 0.53%) pays a high-yielding distribution (currently 7.8%), growth is a huge part of its DNA. The master limited partnership (MLP) had grown its earnings at a 10% compound annual rate from 2020 through 2024. While growth will slow this year, a reacceleration is on the horizon.
The midstream giant has several expansion projects entering service over the next year, which will fuel incremental cash flow. Meanwhile, its longer-term growth outlook just keeps getting better as the MLP secures new expansion opportunities. This growth could give it the fuel to produce robust total returns in the coming years.
Image source: Getty Images.
The speed bump
Energy Transfer recently reported its third-quarter results. The midstream company generated $3.8 billion of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) during the period, down from $4 billion in the year-ago quarter. Meanwhile, it produced $1.9 billion of distributable cash flow, below the $2 billion it generated last year.
That was still plenty of cash to cover the company's high-yielding distribution payment, which came in at more than $1.1 billion during the quarter. The company has now produced nearly $6.2 billion of cash this year, easily covering the $3.4 billion it distributed to investors.
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Energy Transfer's earnings and cash flow fell during the period, primarily due to several one-time items. That offset what was another strong period operationally. The company set new records for NGL and refined products terminals volumes (up 10%), NGL transportation volumes (up 11%), NGL exports (up 13%), and midstream gathered volumes (up 3%). Fueling those rising volumes were the increased capacity from previously completed acquisitions and expansion projects.
Despite the earnings slump in the period, Energy Transfer is on track to deliver adjusted EBITDA slightly below the lower end of its $16.1 billion-$16.5 billion guidance range. That implies nearly 4% growth from last year's level.
The coming reacceleration
While Energy Transfer's earnings growth rate has slowed this year, it's on track to reaccelerate in the coming years. The company is investing $4.6 billion into growth capital projects this year and expects to fund another $5 billion in growth-related capital spending in 2026. These investments will enable the company to complete several expansion projects over the next year, while laying the groundwork for future growth.
Energy Transfer recently completed its Nederland Flexport NGL expansion project and relocated its Badger gas processing plant. Meanwhile, the MLP expects to complete the Mustang Draw gas processing plant and the recently approved Mustang Draw II plant next year (second and fourth quarters, respectively). Additionally, it anticipates finishing the first phase of the $2.7 billion Hugh Brinson gas pipeline by the end of next year. These and other projects will supply it with increasing cash flow in 2026 and 2027.
Energy Transfer has also signed several new gas supply deals over the past quarter that should start contributing to its results in the coming years. It has signed multiple long-term agreements with Oracle to supply gas to three of the cloud giant's U.S. data centers. The first flows should reach these facilities by the end of this year, with final completions expected by the middle of 2026.
Energy Transfer also has pending deals to supply gas to data centers under development by CloudBurst and Fermi. Additionally, it signed a major gas supply deal with utility Entergy, which will supply incremental gas starting in 2028. These deals will provide the MLP with incremental cash flow as the gas flows begin over the next few years.
The midstream company is also building several other longer-term expansion projects that will come online in the 2027 to 2029 time frame. Notable projects include Hugh Brinson Phase II (first quarter of 2027), Bethel gas storage expansion (late 2028), and the $5.3 billion Desert Southwest Expansion project (fourth quarter 2029 expected in-service date). It also has several more potential projects in the pipeline, including its proposed Lake Charles LNG export terminal and an expansion of the Dakota Access oil pipeline. These projects further enhance and extend the company's long-term growth outlook.
Adding more fuel to its growth engine
Energy Transfer has a lot of growth coming down the pipeline. The company has recently secured a few new expansion projects and signed several gas supply deals, which should fuel accelerated earnings growth in the coming years. Meanwhile, it has more growth projects under development, enhancing its ability to grow in the future.
This growth, when added to the MLP's high-yielding distribution, positions Energy Transfer to produce robust total returns for investors who are comfortable receiving the Schedule K-1 federal tax form it sends each year.
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Think It's Too Late to Buy This Leading Nuclear Start-Up? Here's Why There's Still Time.
Oklo's stock has already soared this year, but a long runway for nuclear innovation could mean its story is just getting started.
If you're just noticing nuclear stock Oklo (OKLO +4.96%), you might be looking at its year-to-date performance through burning eyes.
The stock is up over 450% on the year, putting the company's market cap at about $18 billion. Investors might balk at a stock that's already seen such extraordinary gains, let alone a company like Oklo, which has no revenue and no reactor in operation.
For aggressive investors with a long time horizon, however, it might not be too late to capture upside from this nuclear darling.
Microreactors are built for this moment
Oklo is designing a small nuclear reactor (or "powerhouse") with fuel recycling capabilities.
A rendering of Oklo's Aurora powerhouse. Image source: Oklo.
Like other reactors, Oklo's powerhouses can provide reliable 24/7 power to clients. Unique to them, however, is the specialized fuel they will use, which could leave them operating for a decade or more without refueling.
Because of their size, Oklo's powerhouses will take less time (and money) to build. That, plus the reliability of their power, make them ideal companions to AI data centers, which is one reason Sam Altman has been an early supporter of Oklo.
All of this has contributed to Oklo's multibillion-dollar valuation. To grow from here, however, the company needs two major things to happen: It needs to make money, and it needs regulatory approval to commercialize its reactors.
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On the revenue side, Oklo recently acquired Atomic Alchemy, a radioisotope start-up. If successfully integrated, the business could generate revenue from radioisotope production as early as 2026. Oklo values the radioisotope market at about $55.7 billion, which sounds promising but is still just a projection.
Getting regulatory approval is still the big question mark. The company has been moving through an accelerated timeline, with the goal of turning on its first reactor in 2027. If it can switch on the revenue stream in 2026, it could bolster its cash position, which was about $227 million at the end of June.
If Oklo can execute on these (and that's still an if), patient investors could see more growth over the next decade.
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Gold ETFs: SPDR Gold Shares Offers Scale While AAAU Is More Affordable
Investors face a choice between scale and affordability as SPDR Gold Shares stands out for massive assets while Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF offers much lower costs for similar gold exposure.
Both the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU +0.60%) and the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD +0.61%) are designed to track the price of physical gold, providing a straightforward way for investors to access gold’s performance without needing to buy or store bullion. The two ETFs, however, differ in size and cost.
Here’s how these two popular funds compare for cost, performance, and structure.
Snapshot (cost & size)MetricAAAUGLDIssuerGoldmanSPDRExpense ratio0.18%0.40%1-yr return (as of Oct. 31, 2025)45.4%45.2%Beta0.460.46AUM$2.2 billion$134.0 billionBeta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500.
AAAU looks more affordable with an expense ratio of 0.18%, less than half of GLD’s 0.40%. Both funds have no dividend or yield, so cost is the main differentiator here.
Performance & risk comparisonMetricAAAUGLDMax drawdown (5 y)-20.94%-21.03%Growth of $1,000 over 5 years$2,092$2,069What's insideSPDR Gold Shares is the first U.S.-listed ETF backed by physical gold, assets under management of $134.0 billion as of Nov. 3, 2025. It invests solely in physical gold bullion, aiming to reflect gold’s spot price minus expenses. The fund is categorized as 100% Basic Materials, and does not disclose individual holdings, as it holds only gold bars. There are no quirks or leverage features to watch for, and the fund’s size supports deep liquidity.
Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF is similarly structured, holding physical gold bars (including London Bars and other specified gold) and tracking gold’s price. It is classified as Real Estate 100%, which is simply a quirk of sector labeling rather than actual real estate exposure. Like GLD, AAAU does not reveal individual holdings since it only holds gold. Both funds offer straightforward gold exposure.
For more guidance on ETF investing, check out the full guide at this link.
Foolish takeGold price has soared more than 50% in 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions, ongoing conflicts, and interest rate cuts in the U.S. Since gold is widely used as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, global events in recent months have given central banks worldwide enough reasons to boost their gold reserves as they diversify away from riskier and volatile assets.
Individual investors can buy physical gold, gold stocks, or gold ETFs to gain exposure to the yellow metal. Within ETFs, while some directly hold physical gold, other own a bunch of gold stocks.
The SPDR Gold Shares and Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF are both physical gold ETFs, holding gold bullion in secure vaults. The performance of both the ETFs, therefore, closely mirror the performance of spot gold price. The big differentiators are size and cost.
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The SPDR Gold Shares was launched in 2004 and is the largest and the most liquid gold ETF in the U.S. The Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF was launched in 2018 and is much smaller in size in terms of AUM. That size difference, however, doesn’t really make a difference to returns. What makes a difference though, is costs. The Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF has a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.18% versus 0.40% of SPDR Gold Shares. That can make a substantial difference to your total returns in the long term. That’s because for every $1,000 invested in the two ETFs, you pay only $1.80 annually in fees for AAAU versus $4 per year for GLD.
GlossaryETF: Exchange-traded fund, a security that tracks an index, commodity, or asset and trades like a stock.
Expense ratio: The annual fee, as a percentage of assets, that a fund charges to cover operating costs.
Assets under management (AUM): The total market value of assets a fund manages on behalf of investors.
Beta: A measure of an investment's volatility compared to the overall market, often the S&P 500.
Max drawdown: The largest percentage drop from a fund’s peak value to its lowest point over a specific period.
Physical gold bullion: Actual gold bars or coins held by a fund to back its shares, not derivatives or futures.
Spot price: The current market price at which an asset, like gold, can be bought or sold for immediate delivery.
Liquidity: How easily an asset or fund can be bought or sold in the market without affecting its price.
Dividend or yield: Regular income paid to investors from a fund, typically from interest or dividends; not all funds provide this.
Sector labeling: The classification of a fund’s holdings into industry sectors, which may not always reflect actual exposure.
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ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - INSP
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP) between August 6, 2024 and August 4, 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 5, 2026.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Inspire Medical common stock 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 Inspire Medical class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=21452 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 5, 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 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, throughout the Class Period, defendants misrepresented and failed to disclose key facts about Inspire V, a sleep apnea device, including the actual market demand for the device and whether Inspire Medical had taken the steps necessary to launch it. Defendants issued a series of materially false and misleading statements that led investors to believe that demand for Inspire V was strong and that Inspire Medical had taken the necessary steps for a successful launch. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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