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Verizon, Altria, Pfizer, KeyCorp, and Regions Financial offer 'safer' dividends with yields from $1K invested exceeding share price. Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. "23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries." - Barron's Weekly reported in October 2024.

Even a growth investor could benefit from owning this high-yield energy stock.

Canadian midstream energy giant Enbridge (ENB 0.81%) is a dividend stock. That's highlighted by its well above market dividend yield of 5.7%. That said, this high-yield stock could help change your financial trajectory even if you are a growth-oriented investor. Here's why buying this reliable dividend payer could provide you with the financial foundation you've always wanted.

What does Enbridge do? Enbridge operates in four main lines of business: oil pipelines, natural gas pipelines, regulated natural gas utilities, and renewable power. All produce reliable cash flows, either via long-term contracts or the regulated nature of the businesses. Overall, Enbridge is a very consistent operation.

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The best example of that consistency is the company's 30-year streak of annual dividend increases, in Canadian dollars. Add in the lofty dividend yield, and you can see why dividend investors would find Enbridge attractive. The company's goal is to grow the dividend at a similar rate to its distributable-cash-flow growth, which is expected to rise 3% in 2026 and up to 5% thereafter.

If you add 5% dividend growth to the current 5% or so yield you get roughly 10%, which is the normal total return that investors expect from the S&P 500 index (^GSPC 0.43%) over time. However, total return is also an important figure to consider if you are a growth investor, because history suggests that Enbridge's dividend can supercharge your returns if you reinvest it.

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A hidden growth stock? The chart above shows that an S&P 500 index ETF has easily beaten Enbridge over the past 20 years or so when you consider only changes in stock price. However, if you reinvest the dividends, which gives you total return, the story is entirely different. Suddenly, Enbridge and its lofty yield looks like the standout.

In other words, Enbridge could help change a growth investor's financial trajectory, too, because its huge dividend will automatically build wealth as the benefit of dividend reinvestment compounds over time. The interesting thing is that dividend reinvestment can be most powerful during periods of weakness, because that is when they buy the most shares.

Bear markets are particularly interesting because they are the periods when investors of all types find themselves paralyzed with fear. For dividend investors Enbridge's reliable dividend is an anchor in a storm. For growth investors, automatically reinvesting dividends lets you lean into the downturn without having to make any decisions while you are in a potentially emotional state. Either way, you improve your financial trajectory with this high-yield stock.

A 10% owner in a leading energy company sold nearly 50 thousand insider shares towards the end of January 2026, and it's unclear if it's tied to the company struggling to recover from a rough 2025.

Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V, a 10% Owner of PBF Energy (PBF +0.60%), executed open-market sales totaling 49,000 shares across two transactions on Jan. 21, 2026 and Jan. 22, 2026, as disclosed in the SEC Form 4 filing.

Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (direct)49,000Transaction value~$1.63 millionPost-transaction shares (direct)30,358,498Post-transaction value (direct ownership)~$1 billionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($33.63); post-transaction value based on Jan. 22, 2026 market close ($33.00).

Key questionsHow does the transaction size compare to the insider's historical selling activity?
The 49,000 shares sold closely match the recent median sell size of 50,000 shares, indicating this was a typical transaction for Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. rather than a departure in scale.What proportion of the insider's position was sold, and how much capacity remains?
This sale accounted for 0.16% of the insider's direct holdings, leaving a post-transaction balance of over 30.3 million shares, which is more than 60 times the amount sold. Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$29.54 billionNet Income (TTM)-$526.3 millionDividend yield3.31%1-year price change9.89%* 1-year price change calculated using Jan. 22, 2026 as the reference date.

Company snapshotPBF Energy Inc. is a leading independent refiner with a diversified asset base, operating six oil refineries and related logistics infrastructure. It produces resources such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, lubricants, petrochemicals, asphalt, and related petroleum products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

What this transaction means for investorsIt was a rough year for PBF Energy in 2025, and the company is still recovering from an explosion at its Martinez, California refinery in February 2025. The refinery hasn’t operated at full capacity since then and is still being rebuilt. The company originally planned for the refinery to resume full operations by the end of 2025, but in its 2026 guidance report earlier in January, it pushed the target to March.

Outside that specific location, PBF has struggled with production across all its refineries, and plans to spend around $600 million on maintenance and turnarounds at its locations. Combine that with the overall refinery market taking a hit and the high operating costs of being in this type of industry, and PBF is on pace to close FY 2025 with a net loss for the second consecutive year. With its Q4 2025 fiscal report being released in less than two weeks, investors may want to wait and see what numbers the company posts before purchasing shares.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 30, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL) between February 26, 2025 and August 4, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 2, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased agilon 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 agilon class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=46039 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 March 2, 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. Many of these firms do not actually handle 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 false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants recklessly issued guidance for 2025 that they knew or should have known was not going to be achieved, given material industry headwinds of which they were aware; (2) defendants materially overstated the immediate positive financial impact from "strategic actions" taken by agilon to reduce risk; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about agilon's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the agilon class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=46039 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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Amazon.com, Inc. is rated Hold due to near-term inventory and margin risks, with FQ4 earnings scheduled for Feb 5, 2026. Inventory buildup has outpaced sales growth lately, raising concerns about the bullwhip effect and potential margin pressure. AMZN's FQ3 2025 net margin hit a record 11.7%.

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Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Shareholder/Analyst Call January 27, 2026 7:01 PM EST

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William Newlands
Colleen Batcheler - Senior VP of External Affairs, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Jeffrey Ettinger - Interim CEO & Director
John Ghingo - President & Director

Presentation

William Newlands

I am Bill Newlands, Chairman of the Board, and I will be presiding at this meeting. It's a privilege to be here tonight with all of you. First, I want to recognize a few changes to our Board of Directors over the last year. Jim Snee departed the Board in connection with his retirement from the role of President, Chairman and CEO, after 36 years of service to the company. We thank Jim and wish him well in his retirement.

Jeff Ettinger, the Company's former Chief Executive Officer, rejoined the Board of Directors in March of last year prior to his appointment as Interim Chief Executive Officer in July. John Ghingo was named the company's new President in July of last year and joined the Board in connection with his advancement. We are also pleased to have Scott Aakre join the Board in May of last year. Scott will be retiring from his role as Group Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Retail at the end of the month.

Members of the company's Board of Directors and leadership team are present at the meeting today. In addition, representatives of Ernst & Young LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, have joined us as well.

And now, I'd like to introduce Colleen Batcheler, the company's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, who will act as Secretary of this meeting and will address a few procedural matters. Colleen, over to you.

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Thank you, Bill, and good evening to you

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds all former stockholders of Smartsheet Inc. (NYSE: SMAR) in connection with the January 2025 sale (the “Merger” or “Buyout”) of Smartsheet to affiliates of investment funds managed by affiliates of Blackstone Inc. (collectively “Blackstone”), investment funds managed by Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC (“Vista Equity Partners” or “Vista”), and Platinum Falcon B 2018 RSC Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which participated as an indirect minority investor in Smartsheet (“Platinum Falcon,” and together with Blackstone and Vista, the “Consortium”), of the important February 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you are a former Smartsheet stockholder, 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 Smartsheet class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49166 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 February 24, 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. 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: The complaint alleges that in connection with Smartsheet’s solicitation of stockholder approval of the Buyout, defendants issued and filed with the SEC a false and misleading Schedule 14A Proxy statement, as amended (the “Proxy”). Defendants used the Proxy to intentionally mischaracterize Smartsheet’s financial success and performance during and in the context of Smartsheet’s sales process. Specifically, defendants deliberately cast Smartsheet’s quarterly earnings in a negative light in the Proxy, and emphasized a financial metric that it apparently made up just for the purposes of soliciting approval for the Buyout. Additionally, it was alleged that defendant Mark P. Mader failed to use reasonable care in the fulfillment of his disclosure duties.

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CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator is not your typical tech company executive—but then again, CoreWeave isn't your typical tech company.

The CEO of a top mortgage lender sold over a million insider shares within a span of five days, but there's a catch to the sale.

Mat Ishbia, President and CEO of UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC 13.86%), indirectly disposed of 1,898,622 shares of Class A Common Stock through open-market sales across multiple transactions from Jan. 16-21, 2026, as disclosed in the SEC Form 4 filing.

Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (indirect)1,898,622Transaction value$11.14 millionPost-transaction shares (direct)279,989Post-transaction shares (indirect)5,319,635Post-transaction value (direct ownership)$1,621,136.31Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($5.87); post-transaction value based on Jan. 21, 2026 market close ($5.79).

Key questionsWhat is the significance of the indirect nature and derivative context of this sale?
The transaction involved the conversion of UWM Paired Interests, which combine non-economic voting stock and LLC units, into Class A Common Stock before disposition; all shares were held through SFS Holding Corp, an entity fully controlled by Mat Ishbia, with no shares sold from his direct account.How did this transaction affect Mat Ishbia’s ownership in UWM Holdings Corporation?
The sale reduced total holdings by 25.32%, mostly from the indirect bucket, leaving direct ownership unchanged at 279,989 shares. How does the transaction’s size compare to Mat Ishbia’s historic selling pattern?
The sale of 1,898,622 shares is near the recent median size for his sell transactions (1,789,068 shares in the most recent period). Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)2.7 billionNet income (TTM)$16.89 millionDividend yield8.15%1-year price change-20.16%* 1-year performance calculated using Jan. 31, 2026 as the reference date.

Company snapshot UWM Holdings Corporation is a leading mortgage lender in the United States, specializing in the origination of residential loans. The company operates through a broker-focused wholesale channel to originate mortgage loans, primarily focusing on conforming and government loans.

What this transaction means for investorsTo make this transaction easier to understand, it’s important to know what paired interest is. In UWM’s case, paired interest consists of Class D stock, which has no economic value and is purely for voting power, as well as Class B common units, which are units that offer economic value in UWM LLC, the operational subsidiary that generates revenue. These paired interests can be converted into Class A common stock at any time.

The benefit of paired interest is that the insider can have voting power while still holding valued benefits. And for UWM’s CEO, he was able to make a profit indirectly through his company. However, this transaction was planned in advance, as the transactions in the filing were part of a 10b5-1 Plan, a strategy that allows insiders to schedule the buy or sale of shares, which can help reduce concerns around insider trading.

UWMC share prices have been struggling, having fallen approximately 50% over the last five years (as of Jan. 31). And with the mortgage loan market experiencing low loan volume despite Fed rate cuts lowering loan rates in recent months, that struggle could very well continue for the foreseeable future.

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Blue Owl Capital Corporation is rated HOLD, reflecting modest portfolio quality decline, falling yields, and likely dividend reduction. OBDC trades at a 17% discount to Q3 '25 NAV and a P/B of 0.85%, the steepest in its peer group. Dividend coverage is weak; Q3's $0.37 dividend was not covered by net investment income, with management guiding toward a lower payout.

If you're seeking exposure to the nuclear energy buildout without investing in uranium miners, this construction company is worth a look.

You may view Fluor (FLR 1.64%) as an engineering and construction company, but there's much more beneath the surface. A big part of Fluor's value is linked to nuclear energy and reliable power grid buildout.

If you're bullish about the nuclear energy renaissance but hesitant to buy uranium miners or small modular reactor companies, Fluor is one stock that should be on your list. With Fluor, you can invest in a company that will help build the infrastructure, while steering clear of volatile uranium prices. Here's why investors should pay attention.

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Fluor invested in NuScale early on Fluor designs, builds, and manages large-scale projects across the world, providing engineering and construction services to clients across a variety of sectors. The company is a key partner in helping clients construct factories, mines, power plants, and data center infrastructure.

What makes Fluor intriguing is its role in the nuclear energy buildout. The company was a major investor in NuScale Power, the only U.S. company with a certified small modular reactor design from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. It is also a contractor for NuScale projects and is key in helping it build out its RoPower nuclear plant in Romania, which will utilize NuScale's small modular reactors.

Fluor was a longtime investor in NuScale, but it has decided to sell its stake after NuScale's large run-up last year. The company sold part of its stake last October and aims to exit its position entirely by the second quarter of 2026. The company plans to use these funds to continue repurchasing $1.3 billion of its own stock, which it views as undervalued.

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Its $30 billion nuclear contract could be a huge tailwind Another component of Fluor's nuclear portfolio is its Pantex Plant contract. In 2024, a joint venture involving Fluor was awarded the management and operations contract for the Pantex Plant, which is responsible for nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly in Texas. The contract has an estimated value of $30 billion for the joint venture if all options are exercised over its 20-year lifetime.

Because Fluor has a non-controlling interest, this is an equity-method investment that is not reported in its consolidated backlog. For this reason, management notes that this is a potentially massive, recurring, high-margin source of government revenue that could be a big contributor to growth down the road.

What to watch for One risk Fluor faces is its reliance on cyclical industries such as energy and mining. A slowing economy could delay construction, hurting the company's earnings. Another risk is cost overruns on fixed-price contracts, where Fluor often absorbs the costs of delays or expensive materials, thereby reducing profits.

To mitigate these risks, Fluor is shifting toward reimbursable contracts, in which clients pay actual costs plus a fee, thereby protecting Fluor from inflation. As of Sept. 30, 2025, 82% of the company's backlog consisted of reimbursable contracts.

Fluor has an excellent opportunity in the nuclear energy buildout. The company was an early investor in NuScale and could be a key partner for the up-and-coming nuclear reactor company down the road. If you're looking to tap into the nuclear energy buildout without getting involved in mining, Fluor is a wise choice to consider today.

It remains a compelling investment.

Warren Buffett may no longer be the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A +1.19%)(BRK.B +0.78%), but until the 2026 first-quarter results are in, the company's quarterly data is still from under his watch, including the yet-to-be-reported fourth-quarter results.

Buffett would be the first person to admit that he makes mistakes, and his company missed out on incredible gains when it completely closed its position in Nu Holdings (NU 5.38%) at the end of 2024. Buffett rarely discusses specific trades, and there could be myriad reasons why the company sold out of it. Berkshire Hathaway participated in a late-stage private seed round before the company went public in 2021, which is how it ended up as an institutional investor in the company at its initial public offering (IPO). In other words, it's not the typical Buffett equity position.

However, it's been clear that Nu has incredible opportunities, even though it's a riskier play than the standard Buffett stock. A year after Berkshire Hathaway sold its last share, Nu stock has trounced every other Buffett stock on a U.S. stock exchange, as I predicted last May. Here how it performed in 2025 vs. the top 10 stocks in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio, which were Nucor, Heico, Capital One, Ally Financial, American Express, Bank of America, VeriSign, Apple, Moody's, and Amazon:

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The list doesn't include Alphabet, which the company bought in the 2025 third quarter and gained 65% last year.

Nu is starting the year on a high, already up 11%. Let's see why it's an exciting company, and why you might want to consider adding shares to your portfolio.

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Digital banking in new markets Nu is an all-digital bank operating in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. Over just more than a decade, the company has exploded to become the largest financial institution in Brazil by number of customers. It has moved up a notch annually for the past few years, and 61% of the adult population is now on the platform. It also has 14% of the population in Mexico and 10% of the population in Colombia, which are newer markets.

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It's still monetizing the Brazil user base, and it sees a long growth runway in this main market, where it's still also adding new customers at a rapid pace. It has plans to open in new markets as well, including the U.S., and the company recently said it would be opening offices in Miami, Palo Alto, and Washington, D.C. Between all of its varied growth drivers, investors should expect higher growth from Nu in the coming years.

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Genflow Biosciences Ltd (LSE:GENF, OTCQB:GENFF, FRA:WQ5) this week reaffirmed its focus on capital efficiency and pipeline advancement following a €4 million non-dilutive grant from Belgium’s Wallonia region.

CEO Dr Eric Leire joined Proactive to explain about the company's 2026 strategy and how securing funding supports upcoming milestones and partnership opportunities.

Leire noted that although the timing of the grant disbursement might have disappointed some shareholders, the funds follow a standard administrative timeline.

Genflow's lead gene therapy, GF-1002, is targeted at MASH (Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis).

Proactive: Eric, very good to speak with you. This €4 million award from the Wallonia region is not dilutive. How much freedom does that give you as you push GF-1002, your lead gene therapy candidate, forward?

Eric Leire: Yes. We're quite happy with this secured grant. The timing may be disappointing for some shareholders, but I would like to point out that the disbursement of the fund follows a standard administrative process. And we would not announce the 2026 priorities if we could not execute on them. The major scenario for this first payment is what we planned for our cash flow. Again, we are very confident that we can deliver on those future catalysts for 2026—even in the worst-case scenario of May. So, we have a cash flow plan that includes this secured grant. And we are quite confident that we can deliver data, partnerships, and capital efficiency for 2026.

Proactive: MASH is a crowded space. What makes GF-1002 stand out from what investors may already know?

Eric Leire: MASH is a huge unmet need. Initially, it’s been addressed by GLP-1 products and Madrigal for early-stage disease. But there’s still nothing available for the late stages. And late stage is when you face hepatocellular carcinoma or need a liver transplant—scenarios that are not quite appealing. So this is one of the key programs for 2026. We’re not spreading ourselves thin. We are focusing on programs that create short-term value. MASH is one of them. Ophthalmology, specifically glaucoma, is another. And of course, the dog study is also our third priority for 2026.

Proactive: The dog study is a bit different and eye-catching. What should people look out for when the first data lands in early 2026?

Eric Leire: 2026 is very important. We've been very happy with the fact that we were able to conduct such a study – it’s never been done before. A study on aged dogs, naive to therapies, that is blinded and randomized with very strong scientific standards will be a first in terms of longevity research.

Not only will we bring clinical data in ageing biology that differentiates us from other longevity companies, but that could also trigger a deal with animal health companies in 2026.

In terms of non-dilutive funding, this could bring in much more important value than the €4 million grant. Everything is relative.

Proactive: With partnerships clearly a priority, what does a good collaboration look like for Genflow over the next year?

Eric Leire: Yes, 2026 is all about data, partnerships, and capital efficiency. By capital efficiency, I mean shareholder-friendly. Partnerships mostly mean the possibility to bring non-dilutive cash into the company via parts of the pipeline where we don’t add value.

The dog study is a typical example. Obviously, we’re not an animal health company. And there are multiple animal health companies that would do a far better job in commercializing this product and bringing it to the market – to pet owners – faster and more efficiently than we can. There’s no reason for us to move that product forward ourselves, it would be very expensive, and we don’t have any special expertise in that space.

But we were crucial in creating this clinical trial. No one else on earth was able to do it. We've done it. Now it's time to pass the baton and receive some non-dilutive cash. And I'm not talking about €4 million. I'm talking much more.

Proactive: Eric, it sounds like a very exciting year ahead for Genflow. I hope you'll continue to keep us updated with your progress.

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PancakeSwap [CAKE] faced one of its most sustained bearish phases in recent months, forcing prices sharply downward.

What stands out, however, is the growing tug-of-war between spot market participants and perpetual traders, particularly on Binance, a platform deeply tied to the BNB Smart Chain ecosystem.

This divergence offers valuable insight, but it also points to a broader narrative shaping CAKE’s performance beyond short-term price action.

Binance traders drive the divergence A clear split has emerged among Binance traders across CAKE’s spot and perpetual markets. Given Binance’s dominance in overall trading volume, these traders play a central role in shaping CAKE’s short-term directional bias.

This analysis focuses on trading volume, a core metric for assessing market intent. Simply put, when volume rises while price falls, it signals distribution and confirms a bearish phase, exactly the scenario CAKE is currently experiencing.

Trading volume has jumped 115% to $76 million, at press time, while price has dropped more than 11% over the same period.

CoinMarketCap data indicates that Binance traders contributed a notable share of the selling pressure, making up around 14% of total trading volume and approximately 11% of net selling activity.

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The perpetual market paints a slightly different picture. Data from the Taker Buy/Sell Ratio shows that taker sells are dominating, signaling stronger sell‑side pressure across multiple exchanges, including Binance.

However, Binance’s largest traders by position size stand out from this trend. Unlike the broader market, they are positioning for a potential bullish reversal. 

At the time of writing, their activity reflected a Taker Buy/Sell Ratio of 2.43, indicating strong confidence in upside potential.

THIS support level remains critical CAKE’s decline over the past day has been particularly severe, pushing the token to its lowest level since April 2025.

Despite the sharp drop, this move may not be entirely negative. Price has entered a demand zone—marked in blue—that previously acted as a strong accumulation area earlier in 2025, driving notable upside moves and meaningful gains.

Source: TradingView

If history repeats, CAKE could rebound from this zone and retrace part of the decline that began in November 2025. Any recovery, however, would likely face immediate resistance from a descending trendline that has capped price action since the broader downturn began.

A decisive breakout could open a path toward the $2.5–$2.7 range on the chart. On the other hand, failure of the demand zone would increase the likelihood of extended consolidation within the zone, or a deeper move lower.

Technical indicators offer a contrasting signal Signals from key momentum indicators introduce a more nuanced perspective. The Money Flow Index (MFI), which tracks capital inflows and outflows, and the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which measures market momentum, together form a contrasting narrative.

The MFI shows sustained capital outflows from CAKE, a trend that has built steadily over several days. As of writing, the indicator sat firmly in the bearish territory.

Continued weakness would confirm ongoing capital exit and heighten downside risk.

Source: TradingView

In contrast, the RSI suggests selling pressure may be nearing exhaustion. The indicator has dropped into oversold territory below 30, a zone that often coincides with short-term relief rallies as traders begin to re-enter positions at discounted levels.

With CAKE sitting at a key demand zone while the RSI signals oversold conditions, the setup leaves room for a technical bounce, even as broader sentiment remains fragile.

This alignment keeps the possibility of a short-term rebound alive, despite the prevailing downtrend.

Final Thoughts CAKE’s spot trading volume has surged, largely driven by Binance traders, even as price trends lower.

The support level now stands as the key pivot, determining whether selling pressure deepens or an upside recovery takes shape.

Interestingly, some altcoins have charted gains despite the US uncertainty.

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The US Senate is edging closer to a full vote on the crypto market structure legislation, which could be a turning point for the likes of XRP. The bill, which aims to establish clear federal rules for how cryptocurrencies are regulated and traded, is viewed as a turning point for crypto assets like XRP that have long operated in regulatory gray zones. A yes vote would not just represent a political milestone; it could materially alter how XRP is valued, traded, and adopted across the US market.

What’s Happening With The Crypto Market Structure Bill? The Crypto Market Structure bill is designed to create a clear federal regulatory framework for digital assets, giving oversight of spot markets to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and defining rules for trading platforms, brokers, and dealers. Notably, the legislation has been advancing through committees, most recently the Senate Agriculture Committee. 

At the moment, the bill has cleared the Senate Agriculture Committee along strict party lines, but it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. The Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12-11 along party lines to move its version of the bill forward after weeks of debate and amendment negotiations. All Democrats on the committee opposed it, meaning it passed only with Republican support.

On timing, senators and policy advisers have suggested that a floor vote by the Senate Banking Committee could happen later in the winter or early spring, possibly in February or March 2026. After this, the two committee versions can be reconciled into a single text that both parties can back. However, the full Senate vote on the legislation might not come until sometime around early July.

What Will Happen To The XRP Price? XRP’s price history has been heavily influenced by regulatory questions and debates over whether it should be treated like a security. The cryptocurrency secured a regulatory victory in 2023 when a judge ruled that XRP was not a security in and of itself.

If the Senate passes the market structure bill, the clearer assignment of oversight to a single regulator would reduce that uncertainty. XRP would be valued more on usage and adoption, and that would remove the regulatory risk that has weighed on its price.

Unsurprisingly, this is the dominant sentiment among XRP investors and other crypto market investors. One XRP commentator, known as Cobb (@Cobb_XRPL) on the social media platform X, noted that XRP is going to pump so hard if the Crypto Market Structure bill passes. Still, the longer-term impact on XRP will depend on how the regulatory framework is implemented and how quickly exchanges, institutions, and developers adapt.

The bill would require the backing of at least seven Democrats in the Senate before it can eventually go to US President Donald Trump for approval.  Republican lawmakers like John Boozman, backing the bill, say it is necessary to create clear rules for digital asset markets. Opposing Democrats say the bill lacks important rules to prevent conflicts of interest involving political figures and crypto holdings. Crypto exchange Coinbase, for one, has pulled its support for the bill. 

Price continues to trend downward | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

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Posted: January 31, 2026

Key stakeholders in the Ripple-backed XRPL ecosystem want the chain optimized to drive institutional DeFi strategies and capital deployment similar to Ethereum’s ‘yield vaults.’ 

In a recent statement, Evernoth, one of the top XRP treasury firms, said it will make the upcoming ‘XRP Lending Protocol’ its core digital asset strategy.  

“It’s (lending protocol) what we believe could be a fundamental shift in how institutional liquidity moves onchain.”

According to Asheesh Birla, CEO at Enernorth, the move will further drive XRP DeFi. 

“By participating in this native lending ecosystem, Evernorth aims to help unlock what could be a multi-billion-dollar annual yield opportunity for the XRP community.”

Source: X/Asheesh Birla

For the firm, the lending protocol is the ‘missing piece’ for XRP DeFi. The upgrade, also known as XLS-66, is currently on a testnet, seeks to enable single-asset vaults to drive fixed-rate loans. 

State of XRPL DeFi Although the XRPL DeFi ecosystem has seen some traction since 2025, the chain lags behind its rivals in the top 10 assets by market cap.

At press time, its DeFi ecosystem’s TVL (total value locked) had dropped from around $100 million to $60 million. 

Source: DeFiLlama

In contrast, its closest rivals, BNB chain and Solana, had $6.5 billion and $9.3 billion, respectively, in TVL. This signalled that the two chains had a deeper DeFi liquidity and, by extension, higher investor trust than XRPL. 

Although the chain has scored several institutional partnerships, including Japan’s Gumi and SBI, its DeFi activity has lagged behind its perceived peers. It remains to be seen how the upcoming lending protocol upgrade will help it close the DeFi gap with its rivals. 

However, Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD is amongst the fastest-growing and recently crossed above $1 billion in supply. 

XRP whales flash mixed signals On the market side, 42 wallets with over 1 million XRP tokens have returned for the first time since September. Their recent accumulation spree was an ‘encouraging sign for the long-term prospect of the altcoin, noted analytics firm Santiment. 

Source: Santiment

However, according to the 30-day XRPL Whale Flow, large XRP players are still net sellers at press time. But it’s worth pointing out that this pressure had eased slightly in January, as shown by the metric climbing slowly higher. 

If the metric surges to the neutral position or turns positive, a firm XRP price recovery for the altcoin may be likely. At press time, XRP consolidated recent losses around $1.7, waiting for the next broader market direction. 

Source: CryptoQuant

Final Thoughts  XRP treasury firm Evernorth was betting on the upcoming ‘lending protocol’ upgrade as a key DeFi unlock and strategy.  XRP whales flashed mixed signals; wallets holding +1 million XRP tokens back to slow accumulation, but some were still dumping their stash. 

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XRP trades just 2% above the long liquidation zone and 20% below the short max pain at $2.09, setting the stage for a February squeeze that could surprise some overexposed bears.

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After a wild week, XRP is now really close to a full long leverage reset, but the bear side of the market seems to have missed this detail amid all the turbulence of the "crypto winter" in January. As CoinGlass data proves, with a current price of about $1.74, XRP is just 2.14% away from hitting its "max pain" threshold of $1.7224. 

On the other side is a 20.13% climb toward the max pain of the short sellers right at the "sweet" spot of $2.09478 per XRP. Considering the essence of the $2 threshold for XRP, and crypto marker's old prophecy — "the most entertaining outcome is the most likely" — stage seems to be set for the altcoin to trigger millions worth of bears' margin calls in February.

Source: CoinGlassAs a matter of fact, short positions are now almost 10 times larger than longs, creating a powder keg under any upside impulse.

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XRP may be behind Solana, Ethereum and Bitcoin in terms of net pain metrics but has one of the tightest long proximity triggers on the chart. While bears are getting comfortable, the danger is not from a collapse; it is from a grind higher that resets everything.

Bear euphoria meets XRP price mathXRP lost the $1.89 structural level this week and rejected twice below $1.93. But instead of collapsing, the chart is accumulating around the $1.72-$1.76 liquidity band, refusing to flush further. Squeeze rallies tend to start with a stall, followed by a sharp breach once fuel accumulates. In this case, "fuel" means short margin exposure.

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If the XRP price hits $2 in February, it'll be the highest number for bears in a month. If the price even taps $2.0947 again, it will unwind 20.13% of the short-side pressure in a single wave. 

The only thing missing is a stable funding rate and optimism on the market. Once these  conditions are set, the bears' lead may quickly get recalculated in max pain math.

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Bitcoin’s derivatives market is showing clear signs of deceleration. A CryptoQuant analyst highlights that monthly Bitcoin futures trading volume across all exchanges fell to approximately $1.09 trillion in January, marking the lowest level since 2024. This represents a notable slowdown compared to earlier phases of the cycle, when monthly volumes frequently exceeded $2 trillion, reflecting a period of reduced speculative intensity and more cautious positioning among traders.

Despite the broad contraction in activity, liquidity has not dispersed evenly across the market. Instead, futures trading remains highly concentrated on a small number of dominant venues. Binance continued to lead the sector, recording roughly $378 billion in futures volume for the month. It was followed by OKX, with approximately $169 billion, and Bybit, which registered close to $156 billion. Together, these platforms accounted for a significant share of total derivatives activity, underscoring their role as primary liquidity hubs even as overall participation declined.

This concentration suggests that while fewer market participants are actively trading futures, those that remain are operating within established, deep-liquidity venues. Rather than signaling stress or forced deleveraging, the slowdown appears consistent with a phase of consolidation, where traders reassess risk exposure and reduce turnover without abandoning the derivatives market entirely.

The drop to the lowest monthly futures volume since 2024 reflects a clear reduction in trading intensity compared with earlier stages of the cycle, when aggregate monthly volumes regularly exceeded $2 trillion. This shift points to a moderation in short-term speculative behavior and a pullback in aggressive positioning, particularly among traders who rely heavily on leverage to amplify returns.

Bitcoin Monthly Futures Trading Volume by Exchange | Source: CryptoQuant As volatility compresses and directional conviction weakens, these participants tend to reduce activity, contributing to lower overall turnover in the derivatives market.

Such phases are not unusual within Bitcoin’s market structure. Historically, periods of declining futures volume often follow extended stretches of heightened volatility, serving as a reset mechanism where traders reassess risk exposure, tighten position sizing, and wait for clearer signals before re-engaging. Rather than reflecting a loss of interest in Bitcoin itself, the slowdown suggests a temporary pause in speculative appetite.

Importantly, the contraction in volume appears orderly rather than abrupt. There are no clear signs of widespread stress, panic-driven exits, or forced deleveraging. Instead, the gradual decline indicates a controlled reduction in participation, with large and professional players selectively scaling back exposure. This behavior leads to lower trading activity without destabilizing price action or triggering disorderly liquidations.

The current environment is more consistent with consolidation than capitulation. Reduced futures volume highlights a market transitioning into a quieter phase, where leverage is unwound methodically and positioning becomes more conservative, setting the stage for a future expansion once volatility and conviction return.

Bitcoin’s weekly chart highlights a market that has transitioned from strong trend expansion into a corrective and consolidative phase. After peaking above the $120K region, BTC entered a broad pullback that erased a significant portion of the prior advance, bringing price back toward the low $80K area. This decline unfolded alongside a clear loss of momentum, visible in the series of lower highs and the rejection from the 50-week moving average (blue), which has now turned into dynamic resistance.

BTC testing critical demand level | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView Currently, Bitcoin is trading near $82,800, sitting just above the 100-week moving average (green). This level is technically important, as it often acts as a medium-term trend filter during late-cycle corrections. So far, price has managed to stabilize around this zone, suggesting that selling pressure is no longer accelerating, but buyers have not yet regained control either. The 200-week moving average (red), still rising near the mid-$50K area, remains far below spot price, indicating that the broader macro trend has not broken down despite the correction.

Volume has contracted meaningfully compared to the distribution phase near the highs, reinforcing the idea that this move is corrective rather than panic-driven. Overall, the chart points to a phase of price compression and structural digestion. Bitcoin appears to be searching for acceptance around current levels, with the next decisive move likely dependent on whether the 100-week average holds or fails.

Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

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Story HighlightsThe live price of the ARB token is $ 0.1536.Price predictions for 2026 range from $0.70 to $1.20.ARB could extend toward $6 by 2030, if recovery structure holds.Arbitrum (ARB) is a layer-2 scaling solution designed to enhance Ethereum’s transaction throughput while reducing costs. Since its launch, ARB has seen significant volatility, driven largely by early speculative interest followed by prolonged price adjustment. Like many infrastructure tokens, Arbitrum has spent considerable time correcting excess valuations while attempting to establish a sustainable trading range.

Over the past year, ARB’s price behavior has gradually shifted. Sharp sell-offs have given way to more controlled movements, and price has begun stabilizing around key demand zones. With volatility compressing and downside momentum fading, the market is now watching whether ARB can transition from correction into recovery as 2026 approaches.

Arbitrum Price TodayCryptocurrencyArbitrumTokenARBPrice$0.1536 -0.41% Market Cap$ 895,195,157.2224h Volume$ 111,752,890.9020Circulating Supply5,826,785,045.00Total Supply10,000,000,000.00All-Time High$ 2.3975 on 12 January 2024All-Time Low$ 0.1360 on 10 October 2025January 2026 is likely to function as a short-term assessment phase for Arbitrum. With price consolidating above long-term support, the market may begin testing higher resistance levels to gauge demand strength.

If ARB holds above $0.55, price could gradually move toward the $0.70–$0.80 zone. A sustained hold in this zone would signal improving sentiment and increase the probability of a broader recovery attempt later in the year.

On the downside, a temporary pullback toward $0.50 cannot be ruled out, especially if market volatility increases. However, unless this level is decisively lost, such a move would likely remain corrective rather than trend-breaking.

Arbitrum Price Prediction 2026The broader outlook for Arbitrum in 2026 depends on whether its current base structure can support higher prices. From a technical standpoint, prolonged consolidation phases often precede gradual trend reversals once resistance zones are reclaimed.

If ARB successfully breaks above the $0.80–$0.90 resistance area and maintains acceptance, price could advance toward the $1.00–$1.20 range. This zone represents a major technical milestone and would confirm that the corrective phase has ended. A move into this range would likely unfold gradually, supported by higher lows rather than sharp rallies. Reaching $1.20 by the end of 2026 would signal a structural recovery rather than speculative excess. If momentum remains mixed, ARB may trade between $0.60 and $0.95, continuing to build a higher base before attempting further expansion. A sustained break below $0.50 would weaken the recovery thesis and delay bullish expectations.

Arbitrum Crypto Price Prediction 2026 – 2030YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($Potential High ($)20260.701.001.2020271.002.002.8020281.402.704.0020293.004.205.2020304.605.007.00Arbitrum Price Forecast 2026The Arbitrum price range in 2026 is expected to be between $0.70 and $1.20.

ARB Crypto Price 2027Arbitrum (ARB) price range can be between $1.70 to $2.80 during the year 2027. 

Arbitrum Coin Price Prediction 2028In 2028, Arbitrum price is forecasted to potentially reach a low price of $1.40. and a high price of $4.00.

ARB Price Prediction 2029Thereafter, the Arbitrum (ARB) price for the year 2029 could range between $3.00  and $5.20.

Arbitrum Price Prediction 2030Finally, in 2030, the price of Arbitrum is predicted to maintain a steady positive. It may trade between $4.60 and $7.00.

Arbitrum Price Prediction 2031, 2032, 2033, 2040, 2050Based on the historic data and trend analysis of the cryptocurrency along with the market sentiments, here are the possible Arbitrum  price targets for the longer time frames.

YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)20314.005.808.0020325.007.309.8020336.508.2011.0020409.0013.0020.00205013.0022.0032.00Arbitrum (ARB) Price Prediction: Market Analysis?Year202620272030Changelly$1.20$2.40$6.00DigitalCoinPrice$1.90$2.60$5.70WalletInvestor$25.60$1.00$5.20CoinPedia’s Arbitrum Price PredictionBased on current technical structure and observed market behavior, Coinpedia’s price outlook implies that Arbitrum (ARB) price is expected to trade between $0.70 and $1.20 in 2026, assuming price remains above its long-term support zone. Over the longer term, if market sentiment remains positive and recovery persists, Arbitrum could potentially reach a price range of $3 to $6 by 2030.

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FAQsWhat is the Arbitrum (ARB) price prediction for 2026?

In 2026, ARB is expected to trade between $0.70 and $1.20 if it holds key support and confirms a long-term recovery trend.

What is the ARB price prediction for 2030?

ARB price prediction for 2030 suggests a potential range between $4.60 and $7.00, assuming sustained adoption and market growth.

What is the Arbitrum price prediction for 2040?

Arbitrum price prediction for 2040 indicates a possible range of $9 to $20 if Ethereum scaling demand remains strong long term.

What is the Arbitrum price prediction for 2050?

Arbitrum price prediction for 2040 indicates a possible range of $9 to $20 if Ethereum scaling demand remains strong long term.

What could impact Arbitrum’s price the most?

ARB price is influenced by Ethereum activity, Layer-2 adoption, overall crypto market trends, and broader investor sentiment.

Is Arbitrum a good long-term investment?

Arbitrum shows long-term potential due to Ethereum adoption, but ARB remains volatile and best suited for investors with risk tolerance.

Disclaimer and Risk WarningThe price predictions in this article are based on the author's personal analysis and opinions. CoinPedia does not endorse or guarantee these views. Investors should conduct independent research before making any financial decisions.

Bitcoin’s sharp slide to $81,119 on January 30 came with a derivatives-market gut punch: forced long closures spiked to extreme levels, yet perpetual funding stayed decisively positive. That mix is complicating a common read, whether the market has already “cleansed” leverage or is still set up for repeat liquidation waves.

Is The Bitcoin Deleveraging Over? On-Chain analyst Axel Adler Jr., in his Morning Brief, pointed to a “cascade of forced closures” over the past 24 hours, with long liquidations dominating the tape. His liquidation dominance oscillator tracking the balance of long versus short liquidations, printed roughly 97%, while the 30-day moving average rose to 31.4%. In plain market-structure terms, that says deleveraging pressure has been heavily one-sided, not just on the day but as a sustained pattern through the last month.

Bitcoin Futures Long Short Liquidations Dominance | X @AxelAdlerJr The reason traders watch extremes like this is the tendency for liquidation flows to cluster and then fade, creating room for near-term stabilization. Adler framed that dynamic cautiously, stressing that an “extreme” reading is not the same thing as confirmation that sellers are done.

“Oscillator extremes often coincide with the culmination of forced selling and can lead to short-term stabilization. However, this is not a reversal signal without confirmations — for a sustainable ‘local bottom’ scenario, it is important to see at least normalization of the oscillator to zero or a decline in the 30-day average.”

That sets the first condition for calling the deleveraging cycle “over”: the liquidation imbalance has to cool, rather than simply peak.

The bigger tension in Adler’s read is that even after the washout in price and the liquidation cascade, funding remained positive: 43.2% annualized on the day, by his figures. While that’s well below the 100%+ annualized levels seen during October–November peaks, it still implies a market paying to stay long rather than getting paid to short.

Bitcoin Perpetual Funding Rates | X @AxelAdlerJr Funding doesn’t just reflect sentiment; it reflects positioning pressure. If funding refuses to flip despite a selloff, it can mean longs are rebuilding exposure quickly, or that the market never fully unwound bullish leverage in the first place. Adler’s conclusion is that the latter risk is still on the table.

“Positive Funding amid massive liquidations increases the risk of repeated deleveraging: this means the market is recovering long positioning quickly enough or is not ready to fully unwind it. Complete ‘derivatives capitulation’ is often accompanied by Funding transitioning to neutral or negative territory — this has not happened yet.”

In other words, the liquidation event may have been violent, but the incentives embedded in perps are still leaning toward long demand. That matters because it keeps the same fragility in place: a fresh downside impulse can turn newly reloaded longs into liquidation fuel again.

Adler summed up the combined signal from the two charts as a washout that may be intense, but not necessarily final.

“Together, the two charts paint a picture of likely incomplete deleveraging: liquidations hit longs extremely hard, but overall positioning remains tilted bullish. The liquidation cascade (long dominance ~97%) is a symptom of market overload with long positions, but not necessarily final cleansing. Persistently positive Funding (43% annualized) may indicate that demand for long exposure is not broken, and the deleveraging process is not complete.”

Until those confirmations show up, the base case in his briefing is less “final capitulation” and more “incomplete deleveraging”, a market that has already flushed leverage once, but may not be done if long appetite stays intact through drawdowns.

At press time, BTC traded at $82,968.

Bitcoin falls below the 0.786 Fib, 1-week chart | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView.com Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com