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Aster's price story is both dramatic and cautionary. In the past month alone, Aster has plummeted from its all-time high of $2.42 down to the current $1.02, losing more than half its value just as speculators pile in. The token, once known for dominating the perpetual DEX space with over $10.

SOL price is showing signs of weakness as the stablecoin supply on the network keeps declining.

Summary

Solana price is down 21% from its monthly high.
Stablecoin supply on the network has dropped over the past 7 days.
Technical indicators are largely bearish, and a bearish crossover has formed on the daily chart.

According to data from crypto.news, the 6th largest cryptocurrency by market cap has dropped 5% from its weekly and 21% from its highest point this month.

Solana (SOL) price drop comes as the total supply of stablecoins on the Solana network continued to shrink, dropping by 5.5% to $15.01 billion in the past 7 days. Since stablecoins often serve as the primary liquidity rail and capital base for on-chain trading, this decline signals waning investor demand and reduced capital inflows, adding to the bearish pressure on SOL.

This is happening as markets turned red, weighed down by renewed macro jitters stemming from escalating U.S.–China tariff tensions and the ongoing government shutdown. These developments have pushed investors away from risk assets for now, as many wait for clearer signals before re-entering the markets with conviction.

Traders are also in a wait-and-watch mode ahead of the U.S. CPI report due on Oct. 24, a key data point that could shape the Federal Reserve’s next move.

Originally delayed due to the government shutdown earlier this month, the report will also determine the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment and could sway market sentiment in a big way. If inflation comes in hotter than expected, it could put fresh pressure on crypto assets like Solana. On the flip side, a cooler CPI print might spark a broader relief rally across risk-on markets.

Solana price analysis
Amidst the broader market weakness and shrinking stablecoin supply, SOL price action also appears to present a bearish outlook on the 1-day chart. 

Notably, the 20-day simple moving average has formed a bearish crossover with the 50-day one as it crossed below it. In technical analysis, this points to weakening momentum and a possible trend continuation to the downside.

SOL price has formed a bearish crossover on the daily chart — Oct. 23 | Source: crypto.news
As analysts at crypto.news reported earlier, Solana was trading below the 200-day EMA, a key dynamic level closely watched by both traders and investors. This level also aligns with a psychological resistance zone near the $200 mark.

For now, other technical indicators also seem to support the bearish bias. Notably, the Supertrend has flashed red, while the MACD lines have pointed downward, both signs of continued selling pressure.

Solana Supertrend and MACD chart — Oct. 23 | Source: crypto.news
At press time, Solana price was approaching a very crucial support level at $175.82. Bulls have previously stepped in to defend this area on multiple occasions. 

A breakdown below it could pave the way for a significant correction, potentially sending SOL toward lower demand zones around $165 or even $150 if bearish momentum accelerates.

On the contrary, if Solana bulls manage to stage a rebound to $200, it could trigger a trend reversal, opening the door for a potential recovery in the near term.

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The Hyperliquid (HYPE) market is showing growing signs of stress as liquidations climb and traders react to renewed selling pressure. After failing to break a key resistance near $38, the token's price now appears vulnerable to further downside.

Hyperliquid Strategies Inc. has filed for a $1 billion U.S. IPO to acquire and stake more HYPE tokens.

Summary

The firm plans to issue up to 160 million shares, with Chardan Capital Markets advising the offering.
Proceeds will fund additional HYPE token accumulation and staking for long-term rewards.
HYPE price jumped 10% to $38 amid optimism over institutional backing and ecosystem growth.

Hyperliquid Strategies Inc. has filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to raise up to $1 billion. The company plans to issue up to 160 million shares of common stock, with Chardan Capital Markets serving as financial advisor for the offering.

According to the filing, proceeds will be used to accumulate additional HYPE tokens and stake a substantial portion of the holdings to generate ongoing rewards. Hyperliquid Strategies currently manages 12.6 million HYPE tokens and $305 million in cash.

The capital raise filing follows an $888 million reverse merger agreement between Nasdaq-listed Sonnet BioTherapeutics and private entity Rorschach I LLC, which will form Hyperliquid Strategies Inc. (HSI) once completed.

The filing noted potential risks, including enhanced regulatory scrutiny and shareholder dilution, as Sonnet investors will retain only 1.2% of the new entity.

“HSI’s move sends a strong bullish signal for HYPE,” Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUCoin, told Decrypt, adding that institutional accumulation through the new digital asset treasury could bolster demand, scarcity, and long-term confidence in the Hyperliquid ecosystem.

Hyperliquid price technical analysis
HYPE price is up 10% in the past 24 hours in response to the announcement, trading near $38 as investors react to the news. However, the token remains below the 0.618 Fib ($44-$45), where it traded prior to the October 10 market-wide sell-off triggered by escalating trade tensions.

The downtrend appears to be losing momentum, as buyers defend the 0.382 Fib level ($36.5) and HYPE price starts to compress beneath the descending trendline. A breakout above the $40–$41 region, which coincides with the 20-day SMA and trendline resistance, could signal an early shift in trend structure and open the door for a retest of the $44–$45 zone.

HYPE 1D price chart | Source: TradingView

The Bunni team says relaunching the platform would cost up to seven figures in audits, which they don’t have.

Bunni, a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Uniswap v4, has stopped operations after losing $8.4 million in a recent exploit.

The team behind Bunni said they do not have enough money to safely restart the project.

Bunni Closes Over Lack of Funds
Bunni announced on September 2, 2025, that it had fallen victim to a hack that resulted in the loss of approximately $8.4 million. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in the DEX’s smart contracts related to its Liquidity Distribution Function. This allowed them to manipulate internal calculations and drain funds from liquidity pools on Ethereum.

While initial reports indicated that between $2.3 million and $2.4 million had been stolen on Ethereum, analysis by QuillAudits and Halborn revealed a further $5.9 million was lost on Unichain. The stolen assets included USDC and USDT, which were consolidated into a single wallet.

After the incident, Bunni paused all smart contract activity and advised users to withdraw their funds. The project later revealed via X that restarting the platform would require between six and seven figures in audit and monitoring costs. However, they said they could not afford these expenses, which led them to decide to stop operations. “It is with saddened hearts that we announce the shutdown of Bunni,” wrote the team.

The platform’s users will still be able to withdraw their assets through the official website until further notice. The project also plans to distribute the remaining treasury funds to holders of BUNNI, LIT, and veBUNNI tokens, based on a snapshot that will exclude team members. Additionally, the Bunni v2 smart contracts have been relicensed from BUSL to MIT, making features like surge fees and autonomous rebalancing freely available to its ecosystem.

Efforts to recover the stolen money are ongoing in collaboration with law enforcement. They closed the statement by thanking the community for its continued support throughout their journey.

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Back-to-Back DeFi Shutdowns
Bunni is the second DeFi initiative to close in less than 48 hours. The Kadena organization also recently announced the cessation of all its business and development activities due to unfavorable market conditions. According to the official statement, the Kadena blockchain will continue to run independently, maintained by decentralized miners and developers. Meanwhile, its native token, KDA, and protocol infrastructure will remain operational without disruption.

Members of the X crypto community were quick to respond to the latest developments. One user questioned what was happening to the industry, noting how projects were quitting one after the other. In the aftermath of the announcement, KDA’s price dropped by more than 99% from its 2021 peak of $27.64, with analysts claiming its chart showed signs of dumping days before the team informed the public of the closure.

Key NotesAsian exchange listings drove CPOOL's market cap above $139 million as institutional demand for blockchain-based credit grows.Trading volume exploded by 2,500% within 24 hours, making CPOOL one of the day's top-performing DeFi tokens.BingX's AI trading feature hit 1 million users, with 53% of traders preferring aggressive strategies over conservative ones.
Clearpool

CPOOL
$0.10

24h volatility:
34.9%

Market cap:
$83.86 M

Vol. 24h:
$46.37 M

price skyrocketed from $0.10 to $0.17 on Wednesday, October 22, after listings on two major Asian exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb.

According to the team’s statement, Clearpool, a decentralized capital markets protocol that enables institutional borrowers to access unsecured loans via blockchain-based credit pools, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its presence in Asia, capitalizing on institutional demand for Payment Financing and real-world credit solutions that is rapidly rising.

🇰🇷 $CPOOL to be listed on @Official_Upbit and @BithumbOfficial, South Korea’s two largest exchanges on 22nd October, 4.30pm KST (UTC +9).

Trading pairs:
Upbit – CPOOL/KRW, CPOOL/BTC, CPOOL/USDT (Spot)
Bithumb – CPOOL/KRW (Spot)

After a strong week at Korea Blockchain Week… pic.twitter.com/UYJZcp8e9S

— Clearpool (@ClearpoolFin) October 22, 2025

The dual listings immediately fueled a wave of buying activity, driving CPOOL’s 24-hour trading volume to surge 2,500% to over $138 million, according to CoinMarketCap. This pushed the token’s market capitalization above $139 million, positioning it among the day’s top-performing DeFi tokens.

Clearpool (CPOOL) price action on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | Source: CoinMarketCap

According to recent reports from local media Seoul, Upbit dominates over 72% of crypto trading volumes in South Korea with 5.4 million users, while Bithumb accounted for almost 26% of the market share.

“Among the five major exchanges (Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax), Upbit recorded an overwhelming first place with 833 trillion won (71.6%), followed by Bithumb with 300 trillion won (25.8%). Coinone recorded 20.8 trillion won (1.8%), Korbit 5.5 trillion won (0.5%), and Gopax 2.8 trillion won (0.2%),” Seoul reported.

BingX Expands AI Trading as Asian Traders React to New Trends
Further emphasizing changes in crypto investor behavior across Asia, BingX, another major exchange in the region, announced on Tuesday that its AI trading assistance feature had surpassed 1 million active users.

BingX Chief Product Officer Vivian confirmed in an X post that the platform introduced 10 new AI Master personas, each offering distinctive trading strategies ranging from conservative to aggressive. Since its launch, BingX AI Master has facilitated an average of 82.74 daily trades per user and 4.05 daily strategies per account.

When we first launched @BingXOfficial AI Master, our goal was simple: make intelligent trading accessible to everyone.

Today, over one million users have joined that journey.

With ten new AI Masters, we’re taking another step toward more personal, strategy-driven trading. pic.twitter.com/rGVDka5c0K

— Vivien Lin @ BingX (@Vivien_BingX) October 21, 2025

Notably, traders showed a clear preference for aggressive strategies (53%), followed by moderate (32%) and conservative (15%) profiles, according to the official blog post.

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Decentralized exchange Bunni has officially announced that it will shut down operations following an $8.4 million exploit in early September.

Mike Novogratz says Bitcoin would need “a lot of crazy stuff” to hit $250,000 this year.

The massive market crash this month was a mid-cycle correction, not the beginning of a bear market, according to VanEck.

Bitcoin’s October pullback reflects a “liquidity-driven mid-cycle reset,” said analysts Nathan Frankovitz and Matthew Sigel in a VanEck market report on Wednesday.

“Leverage has normalized, on-chain activity is rising, and digital assets’ macro role continues to strengthen,” they added.

Bitcoin is currently trading down 14% from its all-time high and has failed to recover from the record leverage flush earlier this month.

With leverage now at the 61st percentile and prices near one-year lows relative to gold, this appears to be a mid-cycle correction rather than the start of a bear market, the analysts noted.

No Bear Market Yet
Global M2 growth explains over half of Bitcoin’s price variance, reinforcing its role as an anti-money printing asset. According to MacroMicro, global M2 supply has grown by 6.8% since the beginning of the year as central banks continue to print money. The report identified two factors in addition to M2 supply that influence Bitcoin’s price and market movements: global liquidity, leverage, and on-chain activity.

Nearly 73% of Bitcoin’s price variance since October 2020 has been explained by changes in futures open interest, while there are strong correlations between blockchain revenues and token prices, which demonstrate real adoption.

The investment manager said it wasn’t willing to bet against Bitcoin with fiat debasement accelerating in recent years.

“With Bitcoin comprising ~2% of global money supply, we believe digital assets can play an increasingly important role in investment portfolios; arguably, owning less than ~2% Bitcoin or other digital assets is implicitly expressing a short position on the asset class.”

Caution: Volatility Ahead
The sentiment has been echoed by several analysts recently who opined that the bull market is not over yet. However, there is still a lot of volatility ahead, said investor Ted Pillows.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects lower inflation next month, which means this week’s CPI report could disappoint, he added.

“High inflation usually pressures crypto, since it raises expectations for tighter monetary policy. If CPI comes in lower than expected, crypto could bounce.”

MN Fund founder Michaël van de Poppe echoed the sentiment, stating, “markets continue to fumble until the next big macroeconomic event comes in: CPI.”

“That’s going to provide a direction for the markets of Bitcoin, and also what we could expect from the Fed.”

The delayed CPI report for September is scheduled for release on Friday.

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TLDR:Chardan Capital Deal Opens Path to $1B Crypto-Linked FundingProceeds May Fund Operations and HYPE Token StrategyGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks

Hyperliquid filed an S-1 with the SEC for a $1B stock offering through a Chardan Capital equity facility.
The firm plans to sell up to 160 million shares under the agreement, pending market conditions.
Funds raised could go toward corporate activities and potential HYPE Token purchases after merger closure.
The company aims to list on Nasdaq under “PURR” following its combination with Sonnet BioTherapeutics.

Hyperliquid Strategies Inc. has taken its next step toward a major capital raise. The company filed an S-1 registration with the U.S. SEC to offer up to 160 million shares of common stock. 

The filing outlines a plan to secure as much as $1 billion through a committed equity facility with Chardan Capital Markets. The funds are expected to support general operations and possible HYPE Token acquisitions.

The move positions Hyperliquid for expansion following its pending merger with Sonnet BioTherapeutics Holdings. Chief Executive Officer David Schamis confirmed the filing on X, stating the company will only issue shares under favorable market conditions.

Chardan Capital Deal Opens Path to $1B Crypto-Linked Funding
According to the SEC filing, Chardan Capital Markets will have the option to purchase shares from Hyperliquid through a structured equity facility. This arrangement gives the company flexibility to sell stock gradually rather than through a single issuance. 

The agreement, known as the ChEF Purchase Agreement, was executed on October 22, 2025.

Hyperliquid stated that the total proceeds from Chardan could reach $1 billion, depending on share price and volume. However, the company noted it has no obligation to sell all shares. In exchange for the facility, Chardan will receive commitment and documentation fees tied to funding milestones.

The equity sale will only proceed once Hyperliquid finalizes its business combination with Sonnet BioTherapeutics and Rorschach I LLC. If that merger fails to close, the company intends to withdraw its registration. 

The combined entity will be known as Hyperliquid Strategies Inc. and operate under the Nasdaq ticker symbol “PURR,” pending approval.

Proceeds May Fund Operations and HYPE Token Strategy
Hyperliquid disclosed that proceeds from the stock sale will support general corporate activities, including liquidity and digital asset initiatives. 

The mention of potential HYPE Token purchases drew attention from crypto market watchers. Though details remain limited, the inclusion of digital assets in corporate spending signals the firm’s interest in expanding its blockchain footprint.

The SEC document shows Hyperliquid will be classified as an “emerging growth company” with streamlined reporting requirements. The company also emphasized that any share sales to Chardan will depend on market strength and internal capital needs.

Today we filed an S1. This document is to allow us to issue additional equity into the market following the close of our transaction. We will only be selling equity if and when we believe the market conditions to be favorable. We have no obligations or requirements to issue… pic.twitter.com/LgsvDNwm9q

— David Schamis (@dschamis) October 23, 2025

David Schamis noted that the company holds no obligation to issue equity unless conditions align. 

“We will only be selling equity if and when we believe the market conditions to be favorable,” he said in his post on X.

The company’s public listing application with Nasdaq marks another key step in its transformation. 

If approved, the ticker “PURR” will represent a new phase for the merged entity’s trading debut. Investors will be watching closely as Hyperliquid transitions from merger completion to capital market execution.

Quantum Solutions now holds almost $15 million worth of ETH in total. The company plans to expand its treasury to 100,000 ETH after a $180 million capital raise, which suggests it has strong long-term conviction in Ethereum’s future. Meanwhile, Citadel founder Ken Griffin disclosed a 4.5% stake in DeFi Development Corp., a Solana-focused DAT with over $400 million in holdings. Both of these moves proves that there is still rising institutional interest in crypto treasuries, even as analysts warn of valuation pressures and consolidation risks across the sector.

Quantum Solutions Becomes Ethereum PowerhouseQuantum Solutions, a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed firm backed by ARK Invest and Susquehanna International Group (SIG), became the largest Ethereum-focused digital asset treasury (DAT) outside of the United States after amassing $9 million worth of ETH in just one week. The company’s founder, Francis Zhou, confirmed the milestone on Thursday, and revealed that Quantum Solutions accumulated 2,365 ETH over seven days 

The company now holds a total of 3,866 ETH, which is valued at approximately $14.8 million. Zhou said the firm has been buying Ethereum at a pace of around 150 million yen ($983,000) per day, and plans to accelerate its accumulation.

Quantum Solutions’ rapid growth makes it Japan’s leading publicly listed Ethereum DAT and the 11th largest globally, according to data from CoinGecko. While Ethereum makes up the bulk of its holdings, the company also has a smaller Bitcoin treasury of 11.6 BTC, worth roughly $1.3 million. 

(Source: Quantum Solutions)

The firm’s ambition extends far beyond its current holdings, with a $180 million capital raise in late September dedicated to building a 100,000 ETH treasury. This certainly suggests that the company has long-term confidence in Ethereum’s value and ecosystem growth.

ARK Invest founder and CEO Cathie Wood praised the development by calling Quantum Solutions “Japan’s first institutional-grade ETH DAT.”  ARK Invest has been a big supporter of Ethereum-focused treasury firms, having also invested in Tom Lee’s BitMine, which currently holds the title of the world’s largest Ethereum DAT.

Still, the broader digital asset treasury trend seems to be cooling. Market researchers and analysts noticed a decline in share prices for major DATs, leading to questions about whether the initial hype has begun to fade. Tom Lee himself actually suggested that the DAT bubble might have burst, though he sees the recent market weakness as a buying opportunity. 

With this in mind, Quantum Solutions’ aggressive accumulation strategy now stands out as a rare display of conviction in crypto treasuries.

Ken Griffin Buys Into Solana Treasury FirmQuantum Solutions is not alone in its confidence in treasury companies. Ken Griffin, the billionaire founder and CEO of Citadel, revealed a 4.5% stake in DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV), a digital asset treasury company that focuses on accumulating Solana. 

The disclosure was made through a Schedule 13G filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and it shows that Griffin owns just over 1.3 million DFDV shares, which is roughly 4.5% of the company’s outstanding common stock. Citadel Advisors LLC and affiliated entities also reported owning an additional 800,000 shares, or about 2.7% of the total.

Citadel Advisors, the investment management arm of Citadel’s $65 billion hedge fund group, is a registered investment adviser with the SEC, and has  been expanding its exposure to emerging digital asset opportunities. The move comes during a wave of institutional adoption, which was recently mentioned in a a16z Crypto report. It revealed that firms like BlackRock, Fidelity, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup are ramping up their digital asset initiatives.

DeFi Development Corp. quickly became a major player in the digital asset treasury sector, and ranks as the second-largest corporate holder of Solana after Forward Industries. The company recently bought $117 million worth of SOL in just eight days, which helped push its total holdings above 2.19 million SOL — worth nearly $400 million before the latest market pullback. Even after the recent declines, DeFi Development’s holdings are still profitable.

The rise of digital asset treasuries means that there are more and more companies seeking to enhance balance sheets and attract investors by holding high-growth crypto assets. However, analysts warn that the model carries serious risks. David Duong, head of institutional research at Coinbase, said that ongoing regulatory changes, liquidity issues, and market volatility could spark consolidation, favoring larger, more resilient firms. 

Compressed DAT NAVs (Source: Standard Chartered)

Standard Chartered analysts warned that many DAT companies could face valuation pressure as their market net asset value  declines. DeFi Development Corp. was mentioned as one of the firms currently facing compressed valuations.

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At $109,406 per BTC, renowned bestselling writer Robert Kiyosaki says there are four simple reasons why he keeps buying Bitcoin and warns that ignoring them could cost you.

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Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," outlined four reasons why he continues to invest in Bitcoin (BTC). He made these comments while BTC was trading at $109,406 on Bybit, holding above the $100,000 mark, as supply growth slowed and market participants debated the market's next direction.

The first reason is Bitcoin's hard cap of 21 million BTC. Unlike currencies or stocks, which can be issued in unlimited amounts, Bitcoin’s supply is fixed by code. Kiyosaki says this scarcity is what makes Bitcoin different from other assets and why he views it as a long-term investment rather than a short-term trade.

Why I am buying Bitcoin.

Bitcoin is first truly scarce money… only 21 million ever to be mined.

World close 20 million now.

Buying will accelerate.

FOMO real

Please do not be late.

Take care

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— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) October 22, 2025 Second, the author points out how close the network is to reaching that cap. Around 20 million BTC have already been mined, leaving fewer than three million to be released over the next century. Halvings reduce issuance every four years, so the flow of new coins is already limited and trending lower.

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Third, he discusses adoption. Spot ETFs are buying directly from exchange reserves, institutions are building their positions and retail investors remain active. Kiyosaki views this as increasing demand in relation to a shrinking pool of available coins, with liquidity gradually shifting from trading markets to long-term storage.

Psychology matters tooFinally, Kiyosaki mentions psychology. The fear of missing out (FOMO) intensifies as Bitcoin remains above six figures, enticing latecomers into the market and creating additional buying pressure. He warns that the cycle of hesitation followed by forced entry repeats each time BTC establishes a new high.

Kiyosaki summarized his view in four points: a fixed limit of 21 million coins, 20 million of which have already been mined; increasing demand and FOMO driving new buyers.

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What happenedLetson Investment Management, Inc. disclosed a new stake in Fiserv (FI 0.59%) in its quarterly 13-F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available here. The fund reported acquiring 73,166 shares of the financial technology company valued at $9.43 million as of September 30, 2025. The firm did not hold Fiserv shares in the prior quarter.

What else to knowThis was a new position for Letson, representing 3.38% of its $278.74 million in reportable U.S. equity AUM following the trade.

Top holdings for Letson as of September 30, 2025 are:

ABBV: $25.78 million (9.2% of AUM)V: $18.44 million (6.6% of AUM)JNJ: $14.66 million (5.3% of AUM)ABT: $14.56 million (5.2% of AUM)ACN: $10.90 million (3.9% of AUM)As of October 21, 2025, Fiserv shares were priced at $126.07, down 37.9% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 52.4 percentage points.

Company OverviewMetricValueMarket Cap$68.36 billionRevenue (TTM)$21.11 billionNet Income (TTM)$3.38 billionCompany SnapshotFiserv, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated payment and financial technology solutions with a global client base. The company leverages its scale and diversified product suite to deliver mission-critical services for financial institutions and merchants.

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Fiserv's competitive advantage lies in its broad platform capabilities and deep integration across the payments and fintech value chain. It provides payment and financial services technology, including merchant acquiring, digital commerce, point-of-sale solutions, card processing, and digital banking platforms.

The company generates revenue through transaction processing, software and platform subscriptions, and value-added financial technology services across its acceptance, fintech, and payments segments.

Fiserv serves businesses, merchants, banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions globally as primary customers.

Foolish takeInvestment management company Letson's move to initiate a position in Fiserv suggests it has a bullish outlook on the stock. This is despite Wall Street analysts lowering price targets after Fiserv cut its 2025 revenue outlook in July from 10% to 12% year-over-year growth down to approximately 10%.

Shares of the fintech company have steadily declined over the past several months, eventually hitting a 52-week low of $117.84 on Oct. 16. As a result, Fiserv stock's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio also declined from 17 at the end of Q2 to around 11 in October.

Fiserv's share price drop and compelling valuation may have been the drivers for Letson to jump into the stock. The purchase was significant, putting Fiserv into the top ten within Letson's portfolio of nearly 100 equities.

Letson's faith in Fiserv looks justified as the stock may be poised for a comeback. Fiserv's Q2 sales of $5.5 billion represented 8% year-over-year growth. This is better than the 7% year-over-year increase the fintech giant experienced in 2024.

Given Fiserv's compelling P/E ratio and solid sales growth, the company looks like a buy opportunity to hold for the long run.

Glossary13-F filing: A quarterly report required by the SEC showing U.S. equity holdings of institutional investment managers.
New position: The initial purchase of a security by an investor or fund, indicating no prior holdings.
AUM (Assets Under Management): The total market value of assets that an investment firm manages on behalf of clients.
Top holdings: The largest investments in a fund or portfolio, typically ranked by market value.
Merchant acquiring: A service enabling businesses to accept credit or debit card payments from customers.
Point-of-sale solutions: Technology systems used by businesses to process in-person sales transactions.
Card processing: The handling of credit or debit card transactions between merchants, banks, and payment networks.
Fintech: Technology-driven products and services that improve or automate financial services and processes.
Transaction processing: The execution and management of financial transactions, such as payments or transfers, for clients.
Value-added services: Additional features or enhancements provided alongside core products to increase customer value.
Quarterly report: A financial statement released every three months, detailing a company's performance and financial position.
TTM: The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.

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Target is down massively since hitting a peak in 2021, but the Dividend King has survived hard times before.

Shares of Target (TGT 0.40%) have declined a massive 65% since hitting a peak in 2021. That's a painful decline, but not actually all that unusual. The stock has lost 50% or more of its value three times in the last 30 years.

If you have a long-term investment horizon, and a strong stomach, now could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy this iconic retailer.

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You don't become a Dividend King by accident
When looking at Target today there is one achievement that stands out. It has increased its dividend annually for more than five decades, making it a Dividend King. That's no small achievement; the only other retailers to have similarly impressive records are Genuine Parts, Lowe's, and Walmart (WMT +0.87%). Target is No. 3 on the list, with Walmart showing up at No. 4. And only a portion of Genuine Parts' business is retail focused, as the core of its operation is making replacement auto parts.

All in, Target is an elite retailer. The key comparison point among these four companies, however, is very clearly Walmart, which has the most similar business. Genuine Parts and hardware store Lowe's are both specialty retailers. But Target and Walmart have a material difference in the way they operate their stores. Walmart focuses on "everyday low prices" and Target tries to provide a more premium experience and product assortment.

That basically means that Walmart doesn't delve into trends and fashion styles nearly as deeply as Target. Walmart is more of a basics business, while Target can, and has, made merchandising missteps that have left it out of favor with consumers. Target also tends to feel the pinch a bit more during periods of economic concern, like recessions, when consumers trade down to the cheapest possible retail options.

In some ways, the fact that Target is a Dividend King at all is a huge statement about the company's enduring strength as a business. In fact, what's interesting right now is that the trailing-12-month dividend payout ratio is currently around 50%. That suggests that the dividend is probably safe despite the massive stock price decline.

What's going on right now?
And yet Target's stock has indeed fallen massively, pushing the dividend yield up to a historically high 5%. If the company pulls off another business turnaround, as it has several times before over the past 50 years, you could not only end up collecting a huge income stream, but also be in line for material capital appreciation. This is very possibly a once-in-a-decade opportunity for dividend investors to get into Target.

Remember, dividends are paid at the discretion of the board of directors. So a cut is always possible. But the board raised the dividend in mid-2025, well aware of the problems the retailer has been facing. Sure, it was a token 1.8% increase, but the statement is very clear: The board of directors believes Target's future remains bright.

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The board also brought in a new CEO to shake things up and help push for change. Another change that's taken place is in Target's approach to overseeing the company, from a one-person strategy to a team. It's unlikely that there's going to be a sudden turnaround in the business, but given the history it seems highly likely that Target will get back on track.

Target's story will take some time to play out
To be fair, risk-averse investors might want to avoid Target. It is still dealing with difficult consumer trends that favor Walmart's everyday low price model. But if you think in decades and not days, and love dividends, you should do a deep dive on Target right now. This could be a huge opportunity for you to lock in a great yield with what has long been an elite retailer.

October 23, 2025 3:15 AM EDT | Source: HEALWELL AI
HEALWELL AI's management team met with prospective investors, partners and M&A targets as part of a business development roadshow in the UK.HEALWELL also successfully hosted an invitation-only event in London on October 14, 2025, bringing together healthcare leaders, investors, and financial institutions. With strong attendance from UK banks, healthcare providers, and institutional investors, HEALWELL's management shared insights on the growth potential of AI-driven preventative healthcare solutions in the UK.The event featured a fireside chat moderated by Beatrice York, the founder of BY-EQ Limited, reflecting HEALWELL's growing global presence and engagement at the highest levels of healthcare innovation.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 23, 2025) - HEALWELL AI Inc. (TSX: AIDX) (OTCQX: HWAIF) ("HEALWELL" or the "Company"), a healthcare artificial intelligence company focused on preventative care, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a week-long series of business development and investor awareness activities in the United Kingdom. The visit included strategic meetings with prospective investors, partners, and acquisition targets, as well as an exclusive event in London highlighting HEALWELL's leadership in AI-driven preventative healthcare solutions.

Throughout the week, members of HEALWELL's management team — including CEO James Lee, President Dr. Alexander Dobranowski, and other senior executives — engaged with healthcare providers, financial institutions, and technology partners to explore collaboration opportunities across the UK healthcare ecosystem. Discussions focused on the growing demand for AI tools that improve patient outcomes, enhance clinical efficiency, and enable earlier detection of disease.

As part of the visit, HEALWELL successfully hosted an invitation-only event in London on October 14, 2025, attended by prominent healthcare leaders, investors, and financial institutions. The evening featured a fireside chat moderated by Beatrice York, the founder of BY-EQ Limited, an advisory organization established to support and enrich the landscape of technology and applied innovation. The conversation offered a thoughtful discussion on the integration of artificial intelligence into global healthcare systems, emphasizing how advanced data-driven technologies can empower clinicians, improve operational efficiency, and support a more proactive and sustainable model of care.

The event also provided HEALWELL with an opportunity to highlight its longstanding role as a key data science vendor supporting the UK National Health Service (NHS), underscoring the Company's commitment to improving patient outcomes through clinically validated AI tools that enhance decision support and healthcare delivery.

Strong engagement from UK banks, healthcare providers, and institutional investors throughout the week reinforced the growing alignment between AI innovation and healthcare investment. These discussions explored partnership and M&A opportunities, as well as strategies to leverage HEALWELL's recently acquired Orion Health business, which already operates across UK markets, to accelerate organic growth and expand the Company's footprint internationally.

"Our London event was an excellent opportunity to bring together healthcare and financial leaders to discuss how AI and digital innovation can transform healthcare," said James Lee, Chief Executive Officer of HEALWELL AI. "The engagement and enthusiasm from the UK community reinforces the growing global support for preventative care solutions and highlight the tangible impact our technology is already having on clinicians and patients alike."

"The strong reception from attendees and partners signals a significant opportunity for HEALWELL to expand its presence in the UK," added Dr. Alexander Dobranowski, President of HEALWELL AI. "The event further strengthened our position as a leader in global AI-driven healthcare innovation, while underscoring the growing interest among institutional investors in technologies that meaningfully improve patient outcomes and advance preventative care."

James Lee
Chief Executive Officer
HEALWELL AI Inc.

About HEALWELL AI

HEALWELL is a healthcare artificial intelligence company focused on preventative care. Its mission is to improve healthcare and save lives through early identification and detection of disease. Using its own proprietary technology, the Company is developing and commercializing advanced clinical decision support systems that can help healthcare providers detect rare and chronic diseases, improve efficiency of their practice and ultimately help improve patient health outcomes. HEALWELL is executing a strategy centered around developing and acquiring technology and clinical sciences capabilities that complement the Company's road map. HEALWELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "AIDX" and on the OTC Exchange under the symbol "HWAIF". To learn more about HEALWELL, please visit https://healwell.ai/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release, constitute "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements about the potential growth and expansion of AI-driven preventative healthcare solutions in the UK and European markets generally, and the Company's vision for its own growth in those markets, and are based on assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by words or phrases such as "potential", "growth", "opportunity", "possibility", "supporting", "vision" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain future conditions, actions, events or results "will", "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "can" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms . Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon management's perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as a number of specific factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by HEALWELL as of the date of such statements, are outside of HEALWELL's control and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies which could result in the forward-looking statements ultimately being entirely or partially incorrect or untrue. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on various assumptions, including, but not limited to, the following: HEALWELL's ability to integrate its AI technologies into its other service offerings and platforms; HEALWELL's ability to maintain and leverage its relationships with their commercial partners; the continued adoption of the software, tools and solutions created by HEALWELL and its subsidiaries; that HEALWELL will be successful in identifying, executing and integrating new acquisitions, investments and/or partnerships; the stability of general economic and market conditions; sufficiency of working capital and access to financing; HEALWELL's ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations; HEALWELL's continued compliance with third party intellectual property rights; the effects of competition in the industry; the requirement for increasingly innovative product solutions and service offerings; trends in customer growth and the adoption of new technologies in the industry; and that the risk factors noted below, collectively, do not have a material impact on HEALWELL's business, operations, revenues and/or results. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections, or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct, and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved.

Known and unknown risk factors, many of which are beyond the control of HEALWELL, could cause the actual results of HEALWELL to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements, or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include but are not limited to those factors which are discussed under the section entitled "Risk Factors" in HEALWELL's most recent annual information form dated April 1, 2024, which is available under HEALWELL's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. The risk factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect HEALWELL and the reader is cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's expectations and plans relating to the future. HEALWELL disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. All of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group  reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Semler Scientific, Inc. ("Semler " or "the Company") (NASDAQ: SMLR ) 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.

Shareholders who purchased shares of SMLR during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

CLASS PERIOD:  March 10, 2021 to April 15, 2025

DEADLINE: October 29, 2025

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Semler discussed violations of the False Claims Act in hypothetical terms in communications to shareholders without disclosing a DOJ investigation into such violations. Based on these facts, Semler's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period.

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Unilever PLC (LSE:ULVR) kept its 2025 guidance unchanged and said it continued to outperform in developed markets in the third quarter, helped by stronger volumes in North America and a steadier showing in Europe.

The consumer goods group still expects underlying sales growth of 3% to 5% for the year, with the second half ahead of the first, and a higher operating margin.

It is guiding to second-half margins of at least 18.5%, or at least 19.5% excluding Ice Cream. The company also reconfirmed that the planned demerger of the business in 2025, although the process has been slowed by the shutdown of the US stock market regulator.

Unilever said the Ice Cream separation, creating The Magnum Ice Cream Company, will make the group simpler and lift margins.

Looking at the broader group, third-quarter underlying sales rose 3.9% to €14.7 billion, made up of 1.5% volume growth and 2.4% pricing. Excluding Ice Cream, growth was 4.0% with a stronger contribution from volumes.

Turnover fell 3.5% year on year, which Unilever said reflected currency movements and portfolio disposals. The quarterly dividend was set at €0.4528, up 3% on a year ago.

Developed markets, which account for 44% of group sales, grew 3.7% in the quarter. North America led the way with underlying sales up 5.5%, almost all from higher volumes, supported by Personal Care and Beauty & Wellbeing.

Europe grew 1.1% against a tough comparison last year, with Home Care again the bright spot. Emerging markets, 56% of sales, improved to 4.1% growth, with volumes back in positive territory, although Latin America shrank in difficult trading conditions.

Chief executive Fernando Fernandez said: “We continued to outperform in developed markets in the third quarter, led by our strong innovation programme, and, following decisive interventions, stepped up our emerging markets performance with a return to growth in Indonesia and China.

"Growth was broad-based across all business groups and driven by our Power Brands.”

He added: “Our performance excluding Ice Cream showed good sequential improvement, with a step up in volume growth. We expect to complete the Demerger of the Ice Cream business by the end of the year.”

Beauty & Wellbeing grew 5.1% in the quarter, helped by brands such as Dove hair, Vaseline, Liquid I.V., Nutrafol, Hourglass and K18.

Personal Care rose 4.1% as Dove’s premium deodorants and skin cleansing lines continued to land well. Home Care was up 3.1%, with double-digit gains for Cif and Domestos.

Foods grew 3.4% on strong momentum at Hellmann’s. Ice Cream advanced 3.7%, driven by price as it lapped a higher volume period last year.

SummaryAccording to Visible Alpha consensus, Microsoft Corp.'s total revenues expected for Q1 have edged up to $75.5 billion since April.According to Visible Alpha consensus, Alphabet Inc.'s total revenues expected for Q3 2025 have increased to $99.8 billion from $97.6 billion last quarter, driven by resilience in its ad business.According to Visible Alpha consensus, Amazon.com Inc.'s total revenues expected for Q3 have come up, from $171.7 billion in spring to now $177.9 billion, driven by strength in Amazon’s online retail business. MicroStockHub/iStock via Getty Images

Microsoft Q1 2025 earnings preview: AI to drive upside? According to Visible Alpha consensus, Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT) total revenues expected for Q1 have edged up to $75.5 billion since April, driven by resilience in its core

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It is not often that a company can boast record deliveries, a $4bn gush of free cash flow and an overflowing $41.6bn cash pile, and still see its shares slip.

But Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) managed it. Reporting after-hours UK time, the stock nudged down 1.2% as Elon Musk asked investors to keep the faith in a future that is still being built, coded and, in some cases, taught to walk.

What just happened?
Headline revenue for the third quarter came in at $28.09bn, slightly ahead of forecasts, but net income of $1.77bn fell short of the $1.9bn expected.

That gap mattered because markets are twitchy. When profits miss, even by a little, the benefit of the doubt thins out. Yes,

Tesla delivered a record number of vehicles and posted a healthier-than-expected gross margin of 18% (consensus was 17.2%). But the broader story is of a business investing hard today for pay-offs that may arrive tomorrow, or the day after.

For UK savers watching through pensions, SIPPs and ISAs, the question is simple: how long are you prepared to wait?

Free cash flow surges, but none of it will go to investors
The cash generation was eye-catching. Free cash flow, what is left after day-to-day costs and capital spending, hit $4 billion, far better than the just-over-$1bn analysts pencilled in.

Management said an inventory clear-out helped. The war chest now stands at $41.6 billion. That would fund a chunky dividend or share buyback at many global giants.

Not here. Tesla neither pays a dividend nor has it launched a buyback, despite flirting with the idea in 2022. In Musk’s world, surplus cash is rocket fuel for the next idea.

Tesla: The company of ideas
Musk urged people to think of Tesla as a dozen start-ups under one roof: cars, a supercharger network, energy storage, in-house AI chips via work with TSMC and Samsung, the Robotaxi platform and more.

That framing explains the volatility. If you want a tidy loop of sales, cash, buybacks, repeat, this is not that. If you buy into Musk’s pipeline of ideas, you are buying time and optionality.

There were costs to that ambition this quarter: a $400mn hit from President Trump’s tariffs, rising capex and beefed-up compensation in the AI unit as the global talent war intensifies. Operating expenses jumped 50% year on year. None of this screams “harvest mode”.

Holding out hope for the future
Guidance was, in classic Tesla fashion, short on hard numbers but long on direction. A refreshed Model Y and a cheaper new variant are expected to offset the hit from the expiry of US EV tax credits. T

he bigger bet is that cheaper cars plus AI-driven products will pull through a new wave of demand. The strategy is coherent: widen the funnel at the low end while seeding premium, software-like revenue streams at the high end.

If you are wondering where the AI money goes, Tesla said its Austin data centre now runs on 81,000 Nvidia H100s.

Those chips are the industry’s pickaxe; they are also expensive. The bill shows up in opex today; the hoped-for return is embedded in tomorrow’s products.

Robotaxi still in early stages of roll-out
On autonomous driving, investors wanted milestones. They got baby steps. Musk said around 20 robotaxis are operating in Austin and that 8–10 metro areas could follow by year-end, subject to regulators.

That caveat carries weight. Any delay or headline-grabbing incident can stall momentum.

For the share price to re-rate on autonomy, investors will likely want to see scale, safety data and a repeatable path to city-by-city approval.

A Musk-designed robot could be our future
Humanoid robots are another moonshot. Musk said prototypes are already greeting guests at Tesla offices. He stopped short of committing to a retail launch or timeline.

It is intriguing, but it is also capital-hungry, which helps explain why profit lagged and why capex will keep rising. In plain terms: more chips, more labs, more engineers.

Would you pay for Musk’s ideas to come to life?
This is the investor dilemma. In unsettled markets, with geopolitics and rates still front of mind, the appetite to fund long-dated vision can wane.

There were bright spots, energy generation and storage grew, vehicle margins improved, yet the market tone was lukewarm. The 1.2% after-hours dip says sentiment is cautious, not capitulatory.

Key test coming up for the tech sector
The tape is unforgiving this quarter. Netflix wobbled, and now Tesla has met a sceptical audience. Next up are the hyperscalers: Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Google.

If they deliver, the wider tech complex can steady. If not, investors may keep rewarding cash-returners over cash-consumers for a while yet.

Bottom line
Tesla remains a high-conviction story for true believers and a high-beta headache for everyone else. The numbers show a company with stronger margins, a flood of cash and vast ambition.

The market’s response shows that, for now, ambition needs more proof points. If you are holding via a pension or ISA, your view boils down to a single judgment call: do you want to fund the ideas phase, or wait for the harvest?

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