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XRP's on-chain structure now mirrors a precarious moment from early 2022, when short-term accumulation beneath longer-term cost bases set the stage for prolonged sideways chop.

Glassnode flagged the pattern on Jan. 19: investors active over the 1-week to 1-month window are buying below the realized price of the 6- to 12-month cohort.

That age-band inversion means newer buyers hold a better average entry than prior “top buyers,” and as the configuration persists, psychological pressure on underwater holders intensifies.

XRP's 6-12 month cohort (yellow line) holds cost bases above current spot price, creating overhead resistance as newer buyers accumulate lower.Each rally toward their breakeven becomes a potential exit ramp, turning relief into resistance.

The question isn't whether pressure exists, it does. The question is whether that pressure is translating into actual distribution, and whether leverage is positioned to amplify the next move.

Supply in profit sits near healthy levels, but cohort stress persistsSantiment data shows that 71.5% of the XRP supply is in profit as of Jan. 19, with the token priced at $2.01. That places the market within the range typically associated with healthier bull structures, where the majority of holders sit comfortably above water.

But the aggregate figure masks the structural tension Glassnode identifies: the six-to-12-month cohort holds cost bases materially above where recent participants are accumulating.

XRP realized profit/loss spiked sharply in early January while the percentage of supply in profit declined from prior highs.Markets don't move through aggregate averages. Instead, they move through clustered layers of supply at distinct cost bases. When short-term buyers accumulate stressed longer-term holders, rallies encounter fresh selling pressure from cohorts seeking to reduce risk or exit positions that have tested conviction for months.

The cohort inversion matters more when the broader market is already skewed toward profits. With over 70% of supply in the green, rallies face higher odds of profit-taking layered on top of breakeven selling from top buyers.

That dual pressure can cap momentum before it builds.

Realized profit and loss patterns reveal distribution into ralliesIf top buyers are cracking, it shows up as realized losses on downswings and realized profits in relief rallies. Santiment data tracks the pattern: XRP realized profit and loss jumped from 5.15 million on Jan. 12 to 104.2 million on Jan. 14, before cooling to 1.42 million by Jan. 16.

XRP's realized profit/loss ratio spiked sharply in early January, indicating heightened on-chain spending activity during price volatility.That mid-week spike coincided with price volatility around the $2 zone, capturing on-chain spending behavior as stressed cohorts moved coins in response to short-term price action.

When realized profits spike during rallies while the cohort inversion persists, it reads as relief-rally selling and top buyers getting out. When realized losses spike without price making materially lower lows, it can signal capitulation, the final wave of discouraged sellers exiting before sentiment shifts.

The distinction determines whether current price action represents a floor or simply a pause before deeper selling.

Exchange flows confirm accumulation bias despite cohort stressCryptoQuant data shows XRP exchange reserves on Binance at 5.55 billion tokens as of Jan. 17, with daily outflows of 1.1 million XRP outpacing inflows of 629,500 XRP.

XRP exchange inflows (top) and outflows (bottom) spiked in mid-December, with outflows consistently exceeding inflows through mid-January, indicating net self-custody movement.That net-outflow dynamic persists even as the age-band inversion creates overhead supply, suggesting newer participants are absorbing coins and moving them to self-custody rather than leaving them on exchanges for near-term sale.

If overhead supply were cleared by selling, exchange inflows would rise around the same periods when realized profits jump.

The current flow pattern of net outflows, while realized profit and loss remain elevated, supports an accumulation read. Pressure exists, but it hasn't yet been translated into sustained market sell flow.

That can change quickly if stressed holders decide relief rallies are their last chance to exit.

Derivatives reset removes forced-selling fuel but limits breakout powerCoinGlass data shows XRP open interest at $3.58 billion as of Jan. 19, with funding rates at 0.0041% and $42.44 million in liquidations over the prior 24 hours.

That configuration reflects a market where leverage has been significantly reduced from prior highs, stripping out the speculative positioning that fueled October's rally.

Lower open interest reduces the risk of cascading liquidations, as underwater longs have already been flushed. Still, it also removes the reflexive leverage bid that typically powers clean breakouts through overhead resistance.

Cohort pressure becomes reflexive when leverage builds on top of it. Rising open interest and one-sided funding can turn normal sell pressure into cascades.

The current setup of muted funding and moderate open interest suggests the structure is more likely to play out as spot-led chop and slower grind, where pressure builds but forced flow remains limited.

Three paths forward, each data-dependentThe next two to six weeks will clarify which scenario takes hold.

Continued net outflows, stabilizing realized profit and loss, and muted funding would confirm absorption and constructive positioning.

Rising exchange inflows, realized profits spiking into rallies, and funding re-accelerating would validate the “sell-the-rips” thesis, confirming that the age-band inversion is actively translating into distribution.

Rising inflows, paired with realized-loss spikes and liquidation bursts, would flag capitulation risk, even with open interest below prior cycles. February 2022 took months to resolve.

XRP's current structure is healthy on the surface but strained beneath the surface. It suggests the same patience will define the next phase.

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Solana (SOL) price dropped below $130 for the first time since Jan. 2 as onchain data suggested that a strong recovery could be in the cards for the top-10 altcoin.

Key takeaways:

SOL dips below $130 amid marketwide pullback, but whales remain confident as they load up more tokens. 

SOL exchange supply falls to two-year lows, signaling a reduction in sell pressure.

Recovery in network activity boosting onchain demand for SOL.

SOL’s accumulation trend strengthensSOL whales remain confident about the prospects of a further rally, using the pullback to $120 seen at the end of 2025 to accumulate more tokens. 

Data from Glassnode reveals that whale addresses holding between 1,000 and 10,000 tokens have increased sharply since late November 2025, as shown in the chart below. These entities now hold approximately 48 million SOL, about 9% of the total circulating supply. 

Addresses with at least 100,000 tokens now hold 362 million tokens, up from 347 million tokens on Nov. 17, 2025, representing 64% of the total supply.

SOL: Number of whale addresses holding 1K-100K tokens. Source: GlassnodeOther data also suggests that the market has been in an accumulation phase as long-term holders (LTHs) buying pressure increased.

The Hodler net position change has been positive since the final week of December 2025, rising to a 15-month high of 3.85 million SOL on Sunday. In other words, holders have returned to accumulating SOL in anticipation of further price increases.

SOL LTH net position change. Source: GlassnodeThe last time LTH accumulation reached such levels was in October 2024, which preceded a 95% SOL price rally.

SOL supply on exchanges at two-year lowsThere is a substantial decrease in the SOL supply on exchanges since late November 2025, as evidenced by data from Glassnode. The chart below shows that the SOL balance on exchanges dropped by 5 million to 26,058,693 on Jan. 14, levels last seen on Jan. 12, 2023. 

SOL reserve on exchanges. Source: GlassnodeA reducing balance on exchanges suggests a lack of intention to sell by holders, reinforcing the upside potential.

Solana network activity shows signs of recovery Strong onchain metrics, indicative of an active ecosystem, support SOL’s potential to stage a parabolic rally over the next few weeks.

Daily active addresses have increased by 51% over the last seven days to a six-month high above 5 million this week, according to data from Nansen. This reflects robust user engagement and demand for Solana’s decentralized applications and staking services.

Daily average transactions climbed by 20% over the same period to 78 million on Tuesday, levels last seen in mid-August 2025. This underscores the network’s scalability and growing adoption.

Ethereum daily active addresses and transaction count. Source: NansenMeanwhile, Solana’s stablecoin supply has skyrocketed over 15% in the last seven days, surging to an all-time high of $15 billion, according to data from Token Terminal.

This indicates potential shifts in crypto liquidity dynamics, reinforcing Solana’s ecosystem stability and attracting investor focus.

Solana: Stablecoin supply. Source: Token Terminal 
The surge in Solana’s stablecoin supply “represents new liquidity entering the network,” analyst Milk Road said in a recent post on X, adding

“In practical terms, more stablecoins on $SOL means more capital available for trading, settlement, and application activity.”Increasing stablecoin supply signals surging onchain demand, boosting network utility, fees, and adoption, which supports the bullish case for SOL price. 

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Pump.fun launched the $3M Pump Fund “Build in Public” hackathon to back 12 projects, requiring founders to keep at least 10% supply. The 30-day sprint targets $250,000 per winner at a stated $10M valuation, tying selection to shipping, roadmaps, traction, and mentorship. Activity has cooled: volume fell from $11.75B in Jan 2025 to $2.43B in Dec; PUMP is about 70% below September highs near $0.0026, and daily launches topped 30,000. Pump.fun is pushing beyond rapid memecoin launches with a new $3M initiative called Pump Fund. The core message is that early-stage funding can be crowdsourced through transparent building and token market feedback. The program kicks off with a “Build in Public” hackathon that aims to back 12 projects. Instead of pitching to venture firms or judge panels, teams launch a token and let market participation help decide what rises. Builders must retain at least 10% of their token supply so founders keep meaningful exposure to upside.

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How the $3M Hackathon Works and What It Changes for Builders in Practice The hackathon runs for 30 days and distributes $3M across 12 winners, effectively $250,000 per team at a stated $10M valuation. Teams are expected to ship quickly and share regular public updates so supporters can track execution in real time. In this format, price discovery and shipping velocity become the screening layer, not a private pitch deck. Pump.fun says it will weigh product delivery, roadmap communication, organic traction, and long-term viability, while offering direct mentorship from its founders for long-term alignment. It also says backed ventures do not need to be crypto-native.

The pivot lands as the platform’s core trading numbers have cooled. Monthly trading volume reportedly peaked at $11.75B in January 2025 and fell to $2.43B by December, underscoring waning appetite for speculative memecoins. Launching a builder fund looks like a portfolio diversification play to smooth activity through the cycle. PUMP has also struggled: since an all-time high in September, it is described as down roughly 70% to about $0.0026. Still, daily token launches recently topped 30,000 in a single day after creator incentives were updated. It says it raised over $1B within minutes when PUMP debuted.

Co-founder Alon Cohen says demand for strong founders remains high and argues tokenization enables projects to receive capital directly from users, with instant liquidity as the differentiator. If the market rewards real progress, Pump Fund could turn speculation into an accountable, repeatable startup funnel. The model still layers venture-style checks and mentorship on top of the market signal, and the 10% founder hold keeps teams exposed to both upside and downside. Pump.fun says it facilitated the launch of millions of tokens across 2024 and 2025 and generated hundreds of millions in fees.

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CompaniesJan 20 (Reuters) - Billionaire Michael Saylor's bitcoin-focused firm Strategy (MSTR.O), opens new tab said on Tuesday it bought about $2.13 billion worth ​of bitcoin over the past eight days, ‌stepping up purchases even as its stock has been pressured by cryptocurrency volatility.

The company acquired roughly 22,305 bitcoin between the ‌period of January 12 and January ​19, according to a regulatory filing.

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Saylor said in an X post on Tuesday ‍that Strategy holds 709,715 bitcoin as of January 19.

Shares of the company slid about 6.6% as ⁠bitcoin fell 2.4%, underscoring the stock's sensitivity ‍to moves in the cryptocurrency.

Strategy said the purchases ‌of ‌bitcoin were funded with proceeds from its at-the-market offering program.

Earlier this month, Strategy reported an unrealized loss of $17.44 billion on its ⁠digital assets ⁠in ​the fourth quarter, reflecting a drop in the value of its bitcoin holdings in the quarter, a ‍paper hit that has weighed on investor sentiment alongside sharp crypto-market swings.

Strategy, which started out ​as software company MicroStrategy, ‍began buying and holding bitcoin in 2020.

Reporting by Prakhar ​Srivastava in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered one of the clearest public explanations to date of the Trump administration’s approach to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) and broader digital-asset policy framework, saying the government has halted all Bitcoin sales and will continue adding seized BTC to federal holdings once legal proceedings are complete. 

His comments came during a recent interview in which he was pressed on the future of America’s Bitcoin strategy and the political tensions surrounding high-profile crypto seizures.

The remarks arrive at a pivotal moment: the United States now controls hundreds of thousands of BTC across various agencies, and implementation of the 2025 executive order establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile has proceeded more slowly than expected due to interagency legal constraints.

Administration Reverses Prior Approach, Digital Assets Are Coming “Onshore”Speaking in an interview today, Bessent emphasized that the administration is determined to position the United States as the world’s leading regulatory jurisdiction for digital assets, highlighting recent bipartisan legislative wins such as the Genius Act, which is the first comprehensive federal stablecoin statute.

“We want to be the best regulatory regime for digital assets and creativity to spark innovation,” Bessent said, drawing a distinction from what he described as the prior administration’s “extinction-event” approach to crypto companies.

The comments reflect a broader policy shift since 2024: rather than pushing crypto activity offshore through enforcement-heavy measures, the White House and Treasury are now presenting digital-asset engagement as an element of economic competitiveness.

Seized Bitcoin Will Be Added to Federal Reserves — Not SoldAsked directly about the growing volume of Bitcoin seized in federal cases, including recent actions in the Southern District of New York involving developers linked to Tornado Cash,  Bessent avoided specific legal commentary but confirmed the government’s policy direction.

“If anything was seized, I believe it would have been seized from the founders,” he said. “And the policy of this government is to add seized Bitcoin to our digital asset reserve after the damages are done.”

He underscored that the first step in implementing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve was to “stop selling,” a major reversal from years of U.S. Marshals Service auctions that periodically disposed of billions of dollars in seized BTC.

The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: From Executive Order to Slow ImplementationThe Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, created under a March 2025 executive order, designates Bitcoin as a long-term strategic asset similar to gold or petroleum stockpiles. Under current policy:

Bitcoin placed in the SBR cannot be sold.

Additions currently come almost exclusively from asset forfeitures.

Specific guidelines for custody, reporting, and interagency coordination remain in development.

Meanwhile, the Digital Asset Stockpile, a companion program, is intended to hold non-Bitcoin crypto assets such as ETH, XRP, and SOL that enter federal ownership through enforcement or penalties.

Yet, despite the legal framework being in place, full operationalization has been delayed by what one White House advisor previously described as “obscure legal provisions” involving the Department of Justice, Treasury, and the Office of Legal Counsel.

Balancing Policy, Politics, and InnovationBessent’s comments indicate the administration wants to thread a needle: enforce existing law, encourage onshore digital-asset growth, and preserve seized Bitcoin as part of a national strategic hedge.

He avoided definitive statements about future Bitcoin purchases, an area where new congressional authority would likely be required. Current law allows the reserve to grow primarily through seizures, not market acquisitions.

Ripple has quietly built a broad financial infrastructure through a series of acquisitions, prompting some market experts to say the blockchain firm is now moving faster than traditional banking giants.

Speaking in a recent discussion, expert Allan Staple said Ripple’s purchases of firms such as Hidden Road, now rebranded as Ripple Prime, along with treasury and payments-focused platforms, marked a turning point in how the company is positioning itself.

He said the Hidden Road acquisition in particular was a “warning shot,” noting the brokerage’s large annual transaction volumes and its role in institutional markets.

From Crypto Firm to Full Financial PlatformStaple said Ripple is no longer acting like a narrow crypto company. Instead, he described it as building the foundations of a full-scale financial institution.

According to him, Ripple has already secured important pieces of the financial system, including brokerage services, payments infrastructure, stablecoin rails and early positioning in exchange-traded fund (ETF) products.

He added that only a small number of digital assets have gained access to ETF markets so far, and those that did benefited from greater regulatory clarity and investor access.

Comparison With JPMorganStaple argued that this pace of execution has allowed Ripple to move ahead of legacy institutions such as JPMorgan Chase, particularly in terms of technology and speed.

He said traditional banks face structural limits that make it harder for them to adapt quickly, while Ripple has been able to build modern systems designed specifically for global, real-time money movement.

“JPMorgan is behind them now in that race,” Staple said, referring to the competition to modernize financial infrastructure.

What an IPO Could MeanStaple also said a potential Ripple initial public offering could attract strong interest from investors, if it happens this year. He described Ripple as a company focused on future financial technology rather than short-term trends.

While no IPO timeline has been confirmed by Ripple, the discussion shows growing market focus on how major crypto firms are evolving into broader financial players.

Staple added that investors who claim deep knowledge of the crypto sector but ignore Ripple’s role may be overlooking a key part of where global finance is headed.

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In brief Shares of Strategy, SharpLink Gaming, MARA Holdings, and other top crypto stocks fell as Bitcoin hovered around $90,000. Bitcoin lost 2.5% in 24 hours while trading volume increased 14% to $68.6 billion amid post-holiday trading resumption. Trump's tariff threats on European nations over Greenland added to market uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Strategy, SharpLink Gaming, and MARA Holdings took a dive with the rest of the crypto equities category as Bitcoin dipped below $90,000 on Tuesday morning.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin has been hovering between the $90,000 and $91,000 marks after having lost 2.5% since this time yesterday, according to crypto price aggregator CoinGecko. The price of Bitcoin dropped as low as $89,929 on Tuesday before rebounding to $90,535 as of this writing.

Bitcoin trading volume has gained 14% in the past day, rising to $68.6 billion, according to blockchain analytics platform CoinGlass.

Most U.S. institutions—including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq—were closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Although crypto exchanges never close, increasing participation from institutional traders has meant that trading activity sometimes mimics that of traditional finance.

But traders are also dealing with the fallout of President Donald Trump's latest geopolitical saber rattling. The president vowed to "100%" follow through on a treat to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his bid to take control of Greenland.

"The immediate market response to the proposed Greenland tariffs has been muted, but it adds another layer to the expected lasting geopolitical uncertainty that tariffs have established over the past year," Bitfinex analysts told Decrypt.

Major U.S. stock indices are down more than 1% so far Tuesday, but top crypto stocks have fallen much harder.

Bitcoin treasury giant Strategy, which just announced the purchase of $2.1 billion worth of Bitcoin, has seen its shares tumble more than 6% since the opening bell in New York. MSTR, which trades on the Nasdaq, was recently changing hands for $162.60 after falling to a weekly low under $160.

Meanwhile, Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming has seen its shares, which trade on the Nasdaq under the SBET ticker, fall 7.8% to trade for $10.14. The company now has roughly $2.4 billion worth of ETH in its treasury, in what the CEO recently called "permanent capital."

“2025 was a year that DATs did their initial accumulation, 2026 needs to be the year of productivity,” SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom said last week on "FOMO Hour," a show from Decrypt’s sister company, Rug Radio.

And Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has seen its shares drop 5.7% to trade at $10.70 at the time of writing. Late last year, the company signed a letter of intent for midstream energy infrastructure company MPLX to supply natural gas to its data center campuses in West Texas—including the creation of new facilities.

It tends to be the case that Bitcoin miners, like MARA, take a hit when BTC drops. Wintermute analysts said in a note shared with Decrypt that while Bitcoin's dip is troubling, they're not convinced that this is the preamble to a free fall.

"[The] setup feels like we're coiling rather than breaking down, however we need the psychological level of $90K to provide good support here or we risk testing mid-$80K again," they wrote.

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Bitdeer Technologies Group (“Bitdeer” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: BTDR) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between June 6, 2024 through November 10, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before February 2, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

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According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Bitdeer consistently made positive statements to investors while concealing the true status of its SEALMINER A4 project. The Company failed to inform investors that its A4 rigs would not be capable of utilizing the SEAL04 chip to achieve energy efficiency because the chip was not ready for production. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Bitdeer, investors suffered damages.

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3 Marijuana Stocks To Watch As The Market Heats Up

3 minute read How To Buy Marijuana Stocks In 2026 That Will Make You Money Most marijuana stock investors have gotten used to how the sector behaves in certain scenarios. For example, history has shown that political news on reform, mainly in the USA, leads to better trading. As well as news on a company strong enough to move the stock up becuase of it, like strong earnings or a strategic partnership. Right now, there is high speculation on what will occur in 2026. This year is another pivotal one, already bringing many changes to the cannabis industry as a whole.

Ideally, one day, you would want a truly global industry where cannabis companies can collaborate across the world. At this moment, the United States and Canada are the true front-runners of the industry, making the most headway. In the U.S specifically, there is much to be done with the recent rescheduling of cannabis. Now that cannabis is a class 3 substance to the federal government, this could help the public sector.

Cannabis in the USA can now be tested and expanded on further without fear of federal trouble. This can help companies grow further, expand operations, and have the success needed to thrive in this industry. As 2026 is just starting, now is a good time to learn about the industry if you have an interest in investing. Below are some top marijuana stocks to watch that could soon begin to trade up in the stock market.

Top Marijuana Stocks Today Green Thumb Industries Inc. (OTC:GTBIF)
Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GNLN)
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (OTC:CURLF)

Green Thumb Industries Inc. Green Thumb Industries Inc. manufactures, distributes, markets, and sells cannabis products for medical and adult-use in the United States. It operates through two segments, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods.

The last time Green Thumb provided a company update was back in 2025. On November 5th, the company reported its Q3 2025 earnings.

Q3 Highlights Key Mentions Revenue of $291.4 million, an increase of 1.6% over the prior year. Cash at quarter end totaled $226.2 million. GAAP net income of $23.3 million or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, excluding the one-time gain on asset sales, GAAP net income would have been $9.7 million or $0.04 per basic and diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA of $80.2 million or 27.5% of revenue. Cash flow from operations of $74.1 million. [Read More] 3 Canadian Marijuana Stocks For Investors In 2026

Greenlane Holdings, Inc. Greenlane Holdings, Inc. engages in the development and distribution of cannabis accessories, vape devices, and lifestyle products in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.

In recent updates, the company has held its annual stockholder meeting. During this meeting, it was announced that Canopy Growth Co founder Bruce Linton will join Greenlane’s board of directors.

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. produces and distributes cannabis products in the United States and internationally. In recent news, the company reported strong preliminary unaudited Q4 2025 results.

Q4 2025 Unaudited Highlights Fourth quarter net revenue excluding the discontinued businesses is expected to be at least $330 million. Fourth quarter adjusted gross profit margin(1) excluding the discontinued businesses is expected to be approximately 48.5%. MAPH Enterprises, LLC | (305) 414-0128 | 1501 Venera Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146 | [email protected]

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Gauzy Ltd. (“Gauzy” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: GAUZ) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between March 11, 2025 and November 13, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before February 6, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Multiple subsidiaries of Gauzy located in France could not repay debts as they became due. Based on this failure, the Company’s senior secured debt facilities faced the potential of a default. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Gauzy, investors suffered damages.

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WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will release its 2025 fourth quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026, followed by a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET. Both the call and webcast are open to the general public.

The conference call number is 785-424-1789 (conference ID: PENN); please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation. Interested parties may also access the live call at www.pennentertainment.com; allow 15 minutes to register, download, and install any necessary software. Questions and answers will be reserved for call-in analysts and investors. A replay of the call can be accessed for thirty days at www.pennentertainment.com.

About PENN Entertainment
PENN Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“PENN,” or the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), operates in 28 jurisdictions throughout North America, with a broadly diversified portfolio of casinos, racetracks, and online sports betting and iCasino offerings. PENN’s focus is on organic cross-sell opportunities, reinforced by its market-leading retail casinos, sports media assets and technology, including a proprietary state-of-the-art, fully integrated digital sports betting and iCasino platform, and an in-house iCasino content studio. The Company’s portfolio is further bolstered by its industry-leading PENN Play™ customer loyalty program, offering its over 33 million members a unique set of rewards and experiences.

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AI-driven innovation, client-focused solutions, scalable delivery and automation capabilities position Unisys as a leader in the U.S., U.S. Public Sector, U.K. and Brazil

, /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has been named a leader in the 2025 Multi Public Cloud Services Provider Lens® report. The report evaluates providers' ability to facilitate public cloud services, including migration, consulting and transformation, managed services, financial operations services (FinOps), and other related services. The 2025 report marks the sixth year ISG has designated Unisys as a leader in multiple quadrants evaluated by the global analyst firm.

ISG defines leaders as companies with a comprehensive solution and service offering, innovative strength, a strong market presence and competitive strategies that position them to win business.

"As a client-first organization, we are committed to providing tools and solutions that empower businesses to succeed in their cloud transformations," said Manju Naglapur, senior vice president and general manager of Cloud, Applications & Infrastructure Solutions at Unisys. "We are proud to be recognized again by ISG, reinforcing that we are not only keeping pace with industry trends, but driving change in this dynamic global market."

Unisys received seven leader designations across five quadrants spanning four regions:

Consulting and Transformation Services in the U.S. Public Sector, and Consulting and Transformation Services – Midmarket in the U.S. and U.K. Unisys prioritizes cybersecurity and compliance in tailored offerings that safeguard sensitive government and citizen data, while leveraging AI-driven innovation and a robust partner network to empower smarter decisions and transformation. Managed Services with Integrated Financial Operations (FinOps) in the U.S. Public Sector, and Managed Services – Midmarket in the U.S. and U.K. Unisys integrates AI and automation into managed services, delivers Zero Operations (ZeroOps) capabilities, and applies a client-centric engagement model to manage complex hybrid environments with embedded security. FinOps Services and AI-driven Optimization in Brazil Unisys provides comprehensive cloud assessments, real-time insights into cloud spend, and end-to-end integration of customizable FinOps solutions to enhance visibility, control, and scalability for evolving client needs. "Unisys demonstrates a mature, differentiated play in regulated sectors by aligning AI-first innovation with ZeroOps automation and embedded governance," said Meenakshi Srivastava, lead analyst at ISG. "Its ability to deliver secure, outcome-driven transformations at enterprise scale positions the company as a credible partner for mission-critical modernization."

Unisys was also recognized as a product challenger in Consulting and Transformation Services – Large Accounts in Brazil, as well as in Managed Services – Large Accounts in Brazil and the U.K., and a contender in Germany.

ISG Provider Lens® reports offer enterprises valuable insights into vendor strengths, challenges and differentiators across service categories. Learn more about ISG's 2025 Multi Public Cloud Services Provider Lens® report here.

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Key Takeaways DLR gains immediate presence in Malaysia with TelcoHub 1, a live data center in a key regional hub.Digital Realty secures future growth with adjacent land supporting up to 14 MW of additional IT load.DLR expands PlatformDIGITAL in Southeast Asia, enhancing interconnection and regional customer reach. In a major boost to its portfolio, Digital Realty (DLR - Free Report) recently announced plans to enter Malaysia through an agreed-upon arrangement to acquire CSF Advisers. The entity owns TelcoHub 1 data center in Cyberjaya, one of the most established data center hubs in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area.

Known as Malaysia’s largest dark fiber interconnected hubs, with more than 6,000 crores of regional and long-haul fiber landing, TelcoHub 1 is an operational 1.5 megawatt data center. DLR has further committed to the acquisition of adjacent land with the ability to support 14 megawatts of IT load to meet future capacity expansion needs.

Digital Realty plans to integrate the Malaysian campus into PlatformDIGITAL, its global data center platform and introduce its interconnection and orchestration solution, ServiceFabric. This will provide customers with a consistent, secure and interconnected environment for their infrastructure deployment, building global connectivity and enhanced flexibility.

The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon the closing of the acquisition, the local leadership team and more than 40 skilled professionals are set to come on board at Digital Realty. With their experience and expertise, they will support CSF’s diverse customer base.

Wrapping Up on DLRThe Malaysian market is embarking on a sustained scale-up phase for digital infrastructure, with its data center capacity anticipated to rise from 1.26 gigawatts in 2025 to 2.53 gigawatts in 2030. The growing demand for cloud services, AI acceleration, robust connectivity infrastructure and supportive government policies are paving the way for continued expansion.

DLR’s foray into Malaysian markets will extend its Southeast Asia Platform, alongside Singapore and Jakarta, to tap the region’s growing digital infrastructure demands. The move underpins the data center REIT’s long-term investment commitment in the country, marking it as a credible location for interconnected, secure and sovereign-ready digital infrastructure serving Southeast Asia.

Over the past month, shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) REIT have risen 6.6% compared with the industry’s growth of 4.8%.

Analysts also seem bullish on this stock, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 FFO per share having been revised northward by 1.9% to $7.35 over the past two months. The estimate for 2026 has been moved up by 2.2% to $7.91 over the same period.

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Other Stocks to ConsiderSome other top-ranked stocks from the broader REIT sector are Prologis Inc. (PLD - Free Report) and Lamar Advertising (LAMR - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PLD’s 2025 and 2026 FFO per share is pinned at $5.80 and $6.08, respectively. This calls for year-over-year growth of 4.3% for 2025 and 4.7% for 2026.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LAMR’s 2025 and 2026 FFO per share is pegged at $8.19 and $8.83, respectively. This implies year-over-year growth of 2.5% for 2025 and 7.8% for 2026.

Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO) — a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.

Key Takeaways NIKE leads global athleticwear with scale, brand power and a business centered on direct-to-consumer control.ADDYY is gaining momentum with broad regional growth, franchise-led innovation and expanding margins.NKE is managing margin pressure, inventory cleanups and channel resets amid uneven global demand. NIKE Inc. (NKE - Free Report) and adidas AG (ADDYY - Free Report) have spent decades running side by side at the front of the global sportswear race, yet the gap between them has rarely felt more strategic. Together, the two brands define the modern athleticwear industry, but they occupy it in very different ways.

NIKE remains the clear market share leader, powered by its scale, direct-to-consumer dominance and deep integration into sport, culture and performance innovation. adidas, while smaller in size, competes from a position of heritage, global reach and a lifestyle-led business that blends sport, fashion and streetwear.

The contrast goes beyond logos and sponsorships. NIKE’s business is built around owning the athlete ecosystem, from product creation to consumer engagement, while adidas leans more heavily on wholesale partnerships and trend-driven categories. As consumer preferences shift and growth slows across key markets, market position matters more than ever.

This face-off examines how NIKE and adidas stack up on market share, strategic positioning and business models, and which approach appears better suited for the next phase of the athleticwear cycle.

The Case for NIKENIKE’s investment case is anchored in its dominant market share and leadership within the global consumer discretionary and athleticwear space. As the industry bellwether, NIKE commands a significant portion of athletic footwear and apparel spending, supported by unmatched scale, brand equity and global reach. Its diversified portfolio spans Running, Basketball, Training and Sportswear, with the Jordan Brand extending NIKE’s influence beyond performance into lifestyle and culture. This breadth allows the company to serve multiple demographics, from elite athletes to younger, style-driven consumers, while maintaining premium brand positioning across regions.

NIKE is repositioning the business around sport-led innovation and sharper portfolio discipline. Management is prioritizing fewer, bigger franchises, accelerating innovation pipelines and tightening execution across wholesale and direct channels under its “Win Now” actions. This approach is designed to strengthen storytelling, elevate the marketplace and improve sell-through, while reinforcing NIKE’s long-term market position. Digital innovation remains central, with investments in membership, data and digital platforms enhancing consumer engagement, personalization and demand sensing, which support inventory discipline and long-term margin recovery.

The investment case carries notable risks. Growth remains uneven across geographies, with continued pressure in international markets limiting overall momentum. NIKE is also navigating margin headwinds from elevated promotions, inventory cleanups and higher product costs linked to tariffs, which weigh on near-term profitability. The ongoing reset of classic franchises and channel rebalancing has introduced volatility in digital sales trends, underscoring execution risk. While NKE’s scale, cash generation and innovation capabilities position it well for long-term leadership, macro uncertainty and intense competition suggest the recovery may remain nonlinear, tempering expectations in the near term.

The Case for ADDYYadidas’ case is increasingly defined by renewed brand momentum and a strengthening market position within the global consumer discretionary space. As one of the largest pure-play sportswear companies, adidas commands a meaningful share of global athletic footwear and apparel spending, benefiting from broad-based growth across regions, categories and channels.

Management highlighted double-digit brand growth across Europe, North America, Greater China and emerging markets, underscoring adidas’ relevance across both mature and developing consumer bases. This scale positions it as a core discretionary spend beneficiary, with performance and lifestyle categories allowing it to capture demand tied to sport participation, fashion trends and cultural relevance.

adidas has sharpened its focus on being a “sports company that connects sport and street culture.” Its portfolio is balanced across Performance and Lifestyle, with strong momentum in Running and Football alongside a resurgence in Originals. Franchise-led innovation, including Adizero in running and refreshed classics like Superstar, supports brand heat while maintaining accessibility across price points. Target demographics span athletes, urban youth and style-conscious consumers, supported by locally relevant assortments and collaborations. Digitally, adidas continues to scale its direct-to-consumer ecosystem, with double-digit growth in e-commerce and disciplined full-price execution strengthening brand control and consumer engagement.

adidas’ recovery is evident in expanding margins and operating leverage. Improved gross margin reflects better product mix, lower costs and strong sell-throughs, while operating profit growth highlights disciplined expense management alongside elevated brand investments. Although macro volatility, tariffs and inventory build-ups remain risks, the company’s upgraded outlook signals confidence in sustained momentum. Overall, its diversified portfolio, global brand equity and improving financial profile support a compelling long-term investment case.

How Does Zacks Consensus Estimate Compare for NKE & ADDYY?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NIKE’s fiscal 2026 sales implies year-over-year growth of 1%, while EPS indicates a decline of 28.2%. The EPS estimate has moved down 6.1% in the past 30 days.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for adidas’ 2025 sales and EPS suggests year-over-year growth of 13.5% and 88.7%, respectively. The EPS estimate has been unchanged in the past 30 days.

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This clearly illustrates that adidas’ estimate has been stable in the past month, compared with NIKE’s downward estimate trend. ADDYY’s earnings outlook signals confidence in its ability to sustain momentum and deliver stronger performance across its diverse global footwear portfolio.

Price Performance & Valuation of NKE & ADDYYShares of both NIKE and adidas reflect a decline in the past three months. In the past three months, NIKE shares have declined 5.8%, whereas adidas’ stock has lost 17.6%.

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NIKE is trading at a forward price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 1.98X, below its median of 2.98X in the last five years. adidas’ forward P/S multiple sits at 1.05X, below its median of 1.52X in the last five years.

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NIKE seems pricey. However, its valuations reflect its focus on repositioning itself to be more competitive and drive sustainable, profitable long-term growth. If the company sustains its execution, the premium can be warranted.

adidas’ forward P/S multiple reflects a compelling valuation opportunity, trading below its long-term median while offering consistent global growth prospects. ADDYY’s lower valuation underscores its attractiveness for investors seeking a balance of resilience, expansion potential and relative affordability in the footwear sector.

ConclusionNIKE and adidas bring distinct strengths to the table, but the balance tilts toward adidas at this stage of the cycle. NIKE’s scale, brand power and long-term innovation engine remain formidable, yet its near-term narrative is weighed down by uneven demand recovery, margin pressure and execution risks tied to portfolio and channel resets.

adidas, in contrast, is emerging from its transition phase with clearer momentum, stronger operational traction and improving profitability. Its ability to capture growth across performance and lifestyle categories, while regaining brand heat globally, places it in a more favorable position as consumer spending patterns stabilize.

From an investment perspective, adidas stands out on earnings momentum, relative valuation and forward growth visibility. Its stock reflects a more attractive entry point while fundamentals continue to improve, offering a compelling risk-reward profile. Importantly, stable and supportive estimate revisions signal growing investor confidence in adidas’ earnings potential and execution outlook.

While NIKE remains a long-term compounder, adidas currently appears better positioned to deliver upside as momentum builds, valuations normalize and investor optimism around earnings sustainability strengthens. NKE currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), whereas ADDYY has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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

Key Takeaways CRDO delivered record Q2 FY26 revenue of $268M, rising 20% sequentially and 272% year over year.Credo's AEC business led growth, with hyperscale adoption and four customers each over 10% of revenue.CRDO guided Q3 revenue to $335-$345M and expects more than 170% year over year growth in fiscal 2026. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.’s (CRDO - Free Report) explosive revenue growth in fiscal 2026 is being driven by record execution across its core businesses and the rapid expansion of its connectivity solutions. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the company delivered record revenue of $268 million, representing 20% sequential growth and a whopping 272% year over year increase. This surge reflects the rapid build out of massive AI training and inference clusters, where reliability, power efficiency, latency, reach and total cost of ownership have become mission-critical requirements. Credo’s solutions are increasingly central to these deployments as AI clusters scale from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of GPUs.

The largest contributor to this growth continues to be Credo’s active electrical cable (AEC) business, which remains the fastest growing segment. AEC revenue again grew strongly in the second quarter, supported by broadening customer adoption and deeper penetration across hyperscale data centers. Four hyperscalers each contributed more than 10% of total revenue during the quarter, with a fourth customer now in full volume production and a fifth beginning to contribute initial revenue. AECs have become the preferred standard for inter-rack connectivity, increasingly replacing optical connections for distances of up to seven meters. As a result, customer demand and forecasts have strengthened broadly over the past few months.

Credo’s integrated circuit business, including retimers and optical DSPs, also delivered strong performance and is expected to be a significant growth driver throughout fiscal 2026. Optical DSP demand is increasing with deployments at 50 gig and 100 gig per lane, while interest in 200 gig per lane solutions is building following successful demonstrations. Ethernet and PCIe retimers continue to gain traction across AI servers and switching fabrics, benefiting from Credo’s purpose built SerDes architecture that delivers a rare combination of reach, latency and power efficiency. The company continues to expect PCIe design wins in fiscal 2026, with meaningful production revenue anticipated in fiscal 2027.

Going forward, continued momentum in the company’s core AEC and IC businesses, along with upcoming ramps of ZeroFlap optics, ALCs, and OmniConnect gearboxes, positions it well for sustained revenue growth through fiscal 2026 and beyond. Management expects continued momentum through fiscal 2026, with third-quarter revenue guided at $335–$345 million, implying 27% sequential growth at the midpoint. For fiscal 2026, Credo anticipates more than 170% year over year revenue growth.

Taking a Look at Competitors’ Revenue OutlookAstera Labs, Inc. (ALAB - Free Report) benefits from an innovative portfolio, strong demand for Aries and Taurus product families and an expanding partner base. ALAB expects accelerated shipments of Scorpio P-Series switches and Aries 6 retimers on a customized rack-scale AI platform based on market-leading GPUs to boost top-line growth. Scorpio revenues are expected to account for more than 10% of total revenues in 2025, while becoming the largest product line for Astera Labs over the next several years. For fourth-quarter 2025, Astera Labs expects revenues between $245 million and $253 million.

Broadcom Inc. (AVGO - Free Report) is experiencing strong momentum fueled by growth in AI semiconductors and continued success with its VMware integration. Strong demand for its networking products and custom AI accelerators (XPUs) has been noteworthy. Its AI segment benefits from custom accelerators and advanced networking technology that supports large-scale AI deployments with improved performance and efficiency. For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Broadcom expects revenues of $19.1 billion. AI revenues are expected to double year over year to $8.2 billion, driven by strong demand for custom AI accelerators and Ethernet AI switches.

CRDO Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of CRDO have surged 85.1% in the past year compared with the Electronics-Semiconductors industry’s growth of 37.5%.

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Regarding the forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio, CRDO is trading at 17.92, higher than the Electronic-Semiconductors sector’s multiple of 8.53.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRDO earnings for fiscal 2026 has been revised upward over the past 60 days.

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CRDO currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).  You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Blue Owl Capital Inc. (“Blue Owl” or “the Company”) (NYSE: OWL) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between February 6, 2025 and November 16, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before February 2, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Blue Owl suffered from significant pressure on its asset base due to BDC redemptions. The Company was negatively impacted by undisclosed liquidity issues. Based on these problems, the Company would likely halt or limit redemptions of BDCs. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Blue Owl, investors suffered damages.

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15 January 2026, Bavaria, Munich: The Google logo and lettering can be seen on the façade of the company's Munich headquarters building in Munich (Bavaria). The company's development center is located in Arnulfpark. More than 2500 employees work for the US company at various locations in Germany. The parent company of Google LLC is Alphabet Inc. (symbol image, symbol photo, illustration, symbolic photo, illustrative photo, theme image, general image, theme photo) Photo: Matthias Balk/dpa (Photo by Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images)

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Over the past ten years, Alphabet (GOOGL) stock has provided an incredible $357 Bil to its investors in the form of cash through dividends and stock buybacks.

This level of capital distribution is a testament to the sheer scale of the company’s free cash flow. It marks a decade of dominance where Google didn't just grow its market cap, but actively shared its success with those who invested in its vision.

Let’s examine some figures and see how this distribution strength compares to the largest capital-returning entities in the market.

Interestingly, GOOGL stock ranks as the 3rd largest contributor to shareholders in history.

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Why should this matter to you? Because dividends and share repurchases provide direct, tangible returns of capital to investors. They also indicate management’s trust in the financial health of the company and its capacity to produce sustainable cash flows. Additionally, there are other stocks that follow this trend. Below is a list of the top 10 companies rated by the total capital returned to stakeholders through dividends and stock buybacks.

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What stands out here? The overall capital returned to investors as a percentage of the current market cap seems inversely related to growth potential for reinvestment opportunities. Companies such as Meta (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) are expanding at a significantly faster and more predictable pace compared to others, yet they have returned a smaller proportion of their market valuations to shareholders.

That’s the downside to high capital returns. While they can be appealing, one must contemplate: Am I forfeiting growth and solid fundamentals? Keeping that in mind, let’s consider some figures for Google stock (see Buy or Sell Alphabet Stock for additional insights).

Google Stock FundamentalsRevenue Growth: 13.4% LTM and 11.0% average over the last 3 years.Cash Generation: Approximately 19.1% free cash flow margin and 32.2% operating margin LTM.Recent Revenue Surprises: The lowest annual revenue growth for GOOGL in the past 3 years was 5.3%.Valuation: Alphabet stock is trading at a P/E ratio of 32.1Google Fundamentals

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The table provides a solid overview of what GOOGL stock offers, but what about potential risks?

GOOGL Historical RiskGoogle stock has not escaped market pullbacks either. Its value fell approximately 65% during the Global Financial Crisis, decreased by 44% during the inflation surge, and declined by 31% amid the Covid pandemic. The 2018 correction also caused a decline of more than 23%. While strong fundamentals are important, these drops illustrate how even the strongest stocks can be susceptible when market conditions shift.

The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, comprising 30 stocks, consistently outperforms its benchmark, which includes the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is this the case? Collectively, HQ Portfolio stocks have delivered superior returns with less risk compared to the benchmark index; providing a smoother investment experience, as seen in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.

Key Takeaways NTRS to report Q4 results on Jan. 22, with estimates for higher earnings and revenues from a year ago.NTRS is expected to see higher NII and loan demand, supported by stabilizing funding costs.Northern Trust may see higher asset servicing fees, though expenses and non-performing assets are elevated. Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS - Free Report) is scheduled to release fourth-quarter and 2025 results on Jan. 22, 2026, before market open. The company’s quarterly earnings and revenues are expected to have increased year over year.

In the last reported quarter, the bank delivered an earnings surprise. NTRS results benefited from a rise in net interest income. Also, an increase in total assets under custody and assets under management balances supported the financials. However, elevated expenses and reduced other fee income were concerning.

Northern Trust has an impressive earnings surprise history. Its earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 4.58%.

Northern Trust Corporation Price and EPS Surprise

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NTRS’ fourth-quarter earnings has been revised upward over the past month to $2.37 per share. The figure indicates a 4.9% increase from the year-ago reported number.

The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $2.07 billion, indicating a year-over-year rise of 5.8%

Key Factors & Estimates for NTRS’ Q4 ResultsNII & Loans: In the fourth quarter, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates twice. This, along with a rate cut in September, lowered rates to 3.50-3.75%. As such, NTRS’ NII is expected to have witnessed growth in the to-be-reported quarter, given stabilizing funding costs. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NII is pegged at $600.8 million for the to-be-reported quarter, indicating a 6.6% rise on a year-over-year basis.

Also, per the Fed’s latest data, the overall lending scenario was robust in the fourth quarter. Thus, NTRS is likely to have witnessed growth in loan demand, which is expected to have supported its average interest-earning asset growth in the quarter under review.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for average earning assets is pegged at $142.5 billion, indicating a 29% rise from the prior-year quarter.

Non-Interest Income: Northern Trust calculates its asset servicing and wealth management servicing fees using a lag effect, relying on prior-quarter end valuations for these computations. Asset servicing fees comprise custody and fund administration, investment management, securities lending and other fees.

The equity market performance was decent in the fourth quarter. As such, NTRS is likely to have witnessed growth in custody and fund administration revenues, as well as its investment management fees.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for custody and fund administration fees is pegged at $488.7 million, indicating an 6.9% rise on a year-over-year basis.

The consensus estimate for investment management fees is $167.4 million, implying a 6.7% rise from the year-ago quarter.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for total wealth management fees is pegged at $580.7 million, indicating a 6.2% rise from the year-earlier quarter.

For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for other operating income is pegged at $59.2 million, indicating a 1.1% decline on a year-over-year basis.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for total fee income is pegged at $1.47 billion, suggesting a 5% increase from the prior-year quarter.

Expenses: The company’s expenses are expected to have remained elevated in the fourth quarter due to higher compensation costs and continued investments in equipment and software to modernize its technology infrastructure and strengthen operational resiliency.

Asset Quality: We expect the company to keep a decent reserve this time, given a slowdown in job growth, which could weigh on consumer demand, leading to higher delinquencies.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for non-performing assets in the fourth quarter is pegged at $82.9 million, indicating a 48% jump on a year over year basis.

What the Zacks Model Reveals for NTRSOur proven model does not predict an earnings beat for Northern Trust this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. This is not the case here, as you can see below.

You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Earnings ESP: The Earnings ESP for NTRS is -0.38%.

Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank of 3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Performance of Other BanksBOK Financial Corporation's (BOKF - Free Report) fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted net income per share of $2.48 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.13. The bottom line increased 16.9% from the prior-year quarter.

BOKF’s results benefited from higher NII and total fees and commissions. An increase in loans and deposit balances was another positive. However, the increase in operating expenses was a major undermining factor.

First Horizon Corporation’s (FHN - Free Report) fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of 52 cents surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents. This compares favorably with 43 cents in the year-ago quarter.

FHN’s results benefited from higher NII and a significant rise in non-interest income, along with the absence of provision for credit losses. However, the rise in expenses remains a headwind.

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The small-cap stocks have been flying under the radar of most retail investors amid the magnificent rise of the Magnificent Seven tech giants. More recently, the Mag Seven names have begun to stall, and as the mega-cap tech titans drag their feet in the first few weeks of the year, perhaps it’s no mystery as to why we’ve heard more of the S&P 493 (the S&P 500 minus the Mag Seven). As market strength broadens out, though, I think it’s worth broadening one’s horizons even further to encompass the U.S. stocks outside of the S&P 500.

Undoubtedly, the small- and mid-cap names certainly stand to benefit from further interest rate reductions. With talks of who will be the new Federal Reserve chair and how much more dovish they could be compared to Jerome Powell, perhaps we could get more rate cuts than expected this year. Either way, I think the rate outlook bodes quite well for the small caps, as their debt burdens become lighter while larger firms obtain greater purchasing power, perhaps enough to increase the rate of acquisitions.

While the case for rotating into the small caps seems the strongest it’s been in a number of years, questions linger as to whether such a move is worth doing, especially as the Mag Seven look to regain their footing. Bigger firms have proven better for such a long time now, after all.

Though I think the small caps could do well, perhaps due to the relative undervaluation, I’m just not sure if they can break their streak of trailing the S&P 500 gains. Indeed, the trend suggests that something like the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY) is still worth sticking with.

Can you remember the last time that small-cap stocks topped the S&P 500 over a lengthy timespan? On the one hand, you could say that the small-cap stocks have a stage set for outperformance, especially as the S&P’s higher valuations become more of a drag on returns. At the same time, it’s tough to call when the shift will happen or if it’s even deserved.

After all, economies of scale in the AI age might warrant a higher multiple. And given so much of the S&P 500’s premium is tied to large-cap tech stars, many of which are going big on AI, I wouldn’t be so quick to conclude that the small caps are overdue for a couple of years of big gains, even if lower rates, more M&A, and cheaper valuations are more conducive to a better path forward.

Of course, a number of big banks and pundits believe that the small caps are better positioned than the S&P 500 from here. Undoubtedly, the decade-ahead outlook for the S&P 500 isn’t all too grand. And that’s probably thanks to the incredible returns that we’ve witnessed over the past decade.

It could be a closer race in 2026 as the smaller caps look to make up for lost time In any case, it’s going to be a closer race, especially if investors start turning away from growth stocks and turning towards the lower-multiple names that may have been neglected in recent years. The small-cap scene is a great place to look if hidden gems and deeper relative value are what one seeks. And given the macro picture is improving the case for owning them, I wouldn’t be against buying smaller, lesser-known names for 2026.

Either way, I think 2026 will be a close race between the S&P 500 and a fund like the Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:VO). Instead of asking whether small- or mid-cap stocks will beat the S&P, I think the right question is whether both are worth owning for a new year, given all that there is to gain for the two groups.

The mid-caps have a lot on their side for value investors, but as the AI revolution unfolds, I think it’s also a mistake to throw in the towel on the Mag Seven and other stocks atop the S&P 500, which has become more of a tech-weighed index in the past decade. So, why not consider owning both the smaller caps along with the blue chips?

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Mantle partners with Everclear to enable instant, frictionless wETH-to-mETH swaps across major Ethereum chains, eliminating traditional bridging.

Mantle, the Ethereum Layer-2 solution, today announced a new collaboration with Everclear, introducing cross-chain asset settlement to the Mantle ecosystem that allows users to swap wETH from Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, or Polygon directly into mETH on Mantle, without traditional bridging friction.

This integration addresses one of the most pressing challenges in multi-chain DeFi: liquidity fragmentation across multiple representations of the same asset.

As ecosystems scale, assets like ETH and USD now exist in many forms, from wETH, mETH, stETH to an expanding set of stablecoins. Everclear’s clearing and settlement infrastructure solves this fragmentation by netting cross-chain flows and automatically rebalancing inventory, reducing redundant liquidity and lowering costs.

With this launch, users can access Mantle directly using assets they already hold, while Everclear handles settlement and rebalancing behind the scenes.

Users holding wETH on supported chains can select Mantle as the destination and receive mETH on Mantle in a single transaction, typically in under one minute.

Mantle is the first launch partner for Everclear’s expanded cross-asset settlement initiative, with future plans to support additional ETH-based assets, stablecoins, and new chains.

This collaboration reflects a broader industry shift toward chain-abstracted finance, where users interact with assets and applications without needing to manage the complexity of bridges, liquidity pools, or fragmented representations.

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The platform breaks down returns as 0.25% lending APY, 0.68% oDOLO APY, and a hefty 7.14% from WLFI rewards. Eligible users also earn USD1 points, claimable via Merkl.

Yield Breakdown on Dolomite Dolomite, a DeFi lending platform, lets users deposit USD1, a dollar-pegged stablecoin fully backed by U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents, to earn interest while enabling others to borrow. The headline 8.07% APY comes from multiple streams: a modest 0.25% base lending rate reflects supply and demand dynamics, much like traditional savings accounts but settled on-chain instantly. The 0.68% oDOLO yield rewards holding Dolomite’s governance token, and the standout 7.14% WLFI rewards incentivize early liquidity providers with World Liberty Financial tokens, claimable through Merkl’s distribution system.​

Picture a small business owner in Peru parking $10,000 in USD1 on Dolomite: at 8.07% APY, that generates about $807 yearly, far outpacing bank rates, all while keeping funds liquid for quick withdrawals.

USD1 on Dolomite earns 8.07% APY.

→ Lending APY: 0.25%
→ oDOLO APY: 0.68%
→ $WLFI rewards APY: 7.14%
+ USD1 points

Claim @worldlibertyfi rewards on @merkl_xyz. pic.twitter.com/Rg1T68oi0x

— Dolomite 🏔️ (@Dolomite_io) January 19, 2026

This launch rides Solana’s DeFi surge, where platforms like Dolomite tap low fees to offer competitive rates amid $15 billion in chain-wide stablecoin inflows last month. A key trend is yield-bearing stablecoins exploding, with USD1’s $3.4 billion supply reflecting demand for “productive” dollars that earn passively, unlike idle USDT holdings. ​

More About DeFi Lending Kamino Lending Vaults on Solana have now generated over $10 million in yields for users, showcasing the DeFi app’s rapid rise as a go-to platform for reliable returns. Spread across more than 15 vaults, six key assets, and seven professional vault managers, these automated strategies deliver secure, open-source lending yields verified on-chain, making sophisticated portfolio management accessible to everyday users without the need for constant oversight.

Kamino Lending Vaults have now generated over $10M for users.

Across 15+ vaults, 6 assets, and 7 vault managers, Kamino delivers secure, open source, and verified lending yields on Solana, expanding DeFi access to transparent, professionally managed strategies at scale. pic.twitter.com/8JKR7Y8ti8

— Kamino (@kamino) January 8, 2026

This milestone highlights Solana’s edge in DeFi, where low fees and blazing transaction speeds enable vaults to optimize lending across protocols like marginfi and MarginX, compounding earnings through dynamic allocation. For beginners, vaults act like smart savings pots that lend your crypto to borrowers while chasing the best rates automatically, all transparent and auditable by anyone.

Strategy acquired 22,305 BTC last week at about $95,284 per coin, lifting its holdings to 709,715 BTC.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest public Bitcoin holder, blasted past 700,000 BTC in holdings with its latest large-scale purchase.

Strategy bought 22,305 Bitcoin (BTC) for $2.13 billion last week, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday.

The purchases were made at an average price of $95,284 per BTC, with Bitcoin briefly rising past $97,000 on Wednesday, according to CoinGecko data.

The acquisition brought Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 709,715 BTC, purchased for about $53.92 billion at an average price of $75,979 per coin.

Strategy’s biggest Bitcoin buy since February 2025Strategy’s latest Bitcoin acquisition marks a sharp acceleration in buying pace compared with most of 2025, and is the company’s largest purchase since February last year, when it bought 20,356 BTC for around $2 billion.

The company announced a 13,627 BTC ($1.3 billion) purchase on Jan. 12, which had been its largest Bitcoin acquisition since July last year.

Strategy’s Bitcoin purchases since November 2025. Source: StrategyThe purchase came amid a slight uptick in Strategy shares (MSTR), with the stock surging past $185 on Wednesday, coinciding with Bitcoin’s multi-month high of above $97,000, according to TradingView data.

The surge also followed Morgan Stanley Capital International’s (MSCI) decision not to exclude digital treasury companies from its market index in early January.

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Onyxcoin Holders Exit in Size — How an 85% Supply Dump Could Help XCN PriceSpeculative holders cut supply exposure by 85%, sharply reducing forced selling risk.RSI bullish divergence is close to forming as XCN tests heavy cost basis support.XCN price needs $0.0075 reclaim first, with $0.0096 defining real trend reversal.Onyxcoin has had one of the most uneven price paths in the market recently. Over the past three months, the XCN price has been down about 22%, even though it has remained up roughly 45% over the past month. Most of that upside came in a short burst between December 30 and January 6, when the price surged rapidly before momentum faded.

Since peaking near $0.013, Onyxcoin has corrected nearly 48%. At face value, this looks like a classic boom-and-bust move driven by profit-taking. But under the surface, the correction is doing something more important. A large portion of speculative supply has already exited, selling pressure is thinning, and momentum is starting to stabilize near heavy historical support.

A Familiar Structure Is Forming as Price Tests Heavy Cost Basis SupportMomentum is beginning to diverge from price. On the daily chart, Onyxcoin is forming the early structure of a bullish divergence on the Relative Strength Index. RSI measures the balance between recent gains and losses and often turns higher before the price does when selling pressure is fading.

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This setup has mattered for XCN before. Between October 10 and December 30, the price made a lower low while the RSI formed a higher low. That divergence marked seller exhaustion and was followed by a rally of more than 200% in less than a week.

XCN Price Structure: TradingViewA similar structure is now developing between October 10 and January 20. Price continues to drift lower, but RSI is holding up better than during the prior selloff. The signal is not confirmed yet. For immediate divergence confirmation, the next daily candle needs to hold above roughly $0.0067. If that happens, the divergence shifts from potential to active. If not, a deeper correction, provided the RSI doesn’t drop under the October 10 levels, still keeps the bullish divergence setup alive.

Even if XCN price slips further, the downside is becoming increasingly defined. Cost basis data shows a dense accumulation zone between $0.0060 and $0.0061, where roughly 4.9 billion XCN were acquired. This cluster represents a level where many holders are already near breakeven, making it a natural area for selling pressure to fade and for buyers to step in.

Key XCN Supply Clusters: GlassnodeMomentum is trending up just as the price approaches one of its heaviest historical support zones.

Speculative Holders Exit in Size — Why That May Be ConstructiveThe most important change is happening in holder behavior.

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Over the past month, speculative Onyxcoin holders have exited aggressively. Wallets holding XCN for one day to one month saw their combined share of circulating supply collapse, as shown by the HODL Waves metric. This metric segregates wallets based on holding time.

The one-week to one-month cohort fell from 27.56% of supply to just 3.65%, while the one-day to one-week group dropped from 4.69% to roughly 0.80%.

1w-1m Onyxcoin Cohort Dumping: GlassnodeTogether, these speculative cohorts controlled more than 32% of the total supply earlier in the correction. They now control less than 5%.

1d-1w Cohort Dumping: GlassnodeThat represents an 85% reduction in speculative supply.

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This type of exit usually occurs late in a correction, not early. These holders tend to chase momentum and exit aggressively during drawdowns, booking whatever profits they can muster. Once they are gone, forced selling pressure often dries up quickly.

At the same time, longer-term holders are moving the other way. Wallets holding XCN for 6 to 12 months increased their share of supply from 6.81% to 8.03% between December 20 and January 19.

6m-12m Cohort Buying: GlassnodeEven the oldest cohorts, 2-3y, posted modest increases. These holders typically add during weakness rather than strength and tend to sell much more slowly.

2y-3y Cohort Buying: GlassnodeThis rotation matters. Supply is moving from reactive traders to conviction holders. That does not guarantee an immediate rally, but it significantly reduces the risk of another sharp dip.

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In short, the dump may already have done its job.

XCN Price Levels That Decide Whether the Correction Is EndingWith speculative supply flushed and momentum stabilizing, price levels now decide what comes next.

The first area to watch is $0.0067. Holding above this level allows the RSI divergence to confirm and signals that buyers are willing to defend higher lows. If price slips below that, $0.0060 becomes the critical line. This level aligns with the lower edge of the cost basis cluster and represents the point where downside risk starts to compress.

XCN Price Analysis: TradingViewOn the upside, the first meaningful test sits near $0.0075. Clearing that zone would mark a rebound of roughly 10% and suggest buyers are stepping back in with intent. A broader bullish shift only appears if XCN can reclaim $0.0096, the level lost in early January that has capped every bounce since.

Until that happens, rallies remain corrective rather than trend-changing.

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