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William Hill owner Evoke PLC (LSE:EVOK) posted an update revealing that the past quarter was its strongest of the year, driven by gaming growth across all divisions.

The bookmaker, which put itself up for sale last month after a rise in gambling taxes in the Budget, reported revenues of roughly £464 million for the fourth quarter, up 7% compared with the previous quarter but down 3% year-on-year.

The strategic review remains ongoing, with Evoke saying it may include the sale of the group or some of its business units. No forward-looking guidance will be provided while the review is in progress.

Chief executive officer Per Widerström said: “During Q4 we made good progress against our strategic plans, delivering our best quarter of the year and demonstrating the underlying momentum in the business.”

He added: “While the strong strategic and financial progress we made throughout 2025 was encouraging, we were very disappointed with the outcome of the UK Budget in November that dealt a significant blow to both evoke and the wider regulated industry.”

Gaming revenue increased 9% year-on-year, while Retail rose 10% and International was up 14%. Betting revenue declined 22% as a result of unfavourable comparatives.

Full-year revenue is expected to come in at roughly £1.79 million, representing a 2% increase year-on-year.

Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of £355-360 million, up 14-15% year-on-year and in line with market expectations. TheEBITDA margin is expected to remain around 20%.

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Mark Ward Joins as a Managing Director

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Mark Ward has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Business Services Group.

Based across the Manchester and London offices, Mr. Ward will focus on expanding the firm’s IT services coverage across Europe. He will work closely with Malte Abrams, Managing Director and Head of IT Services, Europe, in the Business Services Group, and other senior colleagues to deepen the firm’s sector expertise and further enhance its client reach across the region.

Mr. Ward brings more than 14 years of investment banking and corporate finance experience, joining from DC Advisory, where he served as a Managing Director advising clients across the IT services sector. His expertise spans IT consulting, software development, data analytics, and managed service providers. Prior to DC Advisory, Mr. Ward held roles at Clearwater International and PwC, gaining widespread experience executing complex M&A and corporate finance transactions.

“Mark’s appointment strengthens our European IT Services platform in a critical coverage area, at a time of accelerating sector consolidation,” commented Mr. Abrams. “His extensive sector expertise in IT services across the entire value chain, coupled with his proven track record advising on complex transactions, will be invaluable as we support clients navigating an increasingly dynamic and competitive market.”

Scott Sergeant, Managing Director and Head of Business Services, Europe, said: “Mark is an outstanding addition to Houlihan Lokey and to our global Business Services Group. His depth of subsector expertise and track record advising middle-market sponsors and businesses across the IT and broader services landscape will materially strengthen our European franchise. His appointment further reinforces our commitment to delivering market-leading advice and outstanding outcomes for clients across the region.”

“Houlihan Lokey stood out as a compelling opportunity,” said Mr. Ward. “I am delighted to be joining a truly global platform that holds the deep IT services expertise that clients require in today’s market. I am excited to leverage the power of the firm for the benefit of our clients and to contribute to the continued growth and success of the Business Services Group.”

Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital-raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services. In 2025, the group was ranked as the No. 1 business services M&A advisor for all global transactions, with 92 deals.*

*2025 M&A Advisory Rankings—All Global Business Services Transactions. LSEG. Excludes accounting firms and brokers.

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Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.

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European organizations adopt autonomous AI to improve processes, compliance through human-machine collaboration, ISG Provider Lens® report says

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The intelligent automation landscape in Europe continues to evolve, marked by rising technological sophistication, intensifying competition and accelerating service and solution development across enterprises, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.

Providers are now investing in AI-powered bots that can execute complex workflows and business actions. Across Europe, organizations are also using data-driven discovery tools, such as process mining, to identify inefficiencies before applying automation.

Share The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Intelligent Automation Services report for Europe finds that enterprises are moving beyond incremental robotic process automation (RPA) toward more integrated automation of business operations. Intelligent automation is becoming part of broader operational improvements that combine AI and process management tools. Enterprises prioritize process excellence, seeking efficient and accurate methods that improve customer, user and employee experience along with strong return on investment.

“While GenAI continues to play a significant role, providers are now investing in AI-powered bots that can execute complex workflows and business actions, and the number of use cases is growing,” said Steve Hall, chief AI officer at ISG. “Across Europe, organizations are also using data-driven discovery tools, such as process mining, to identify inefficiencies and redesign workflows before applying automation.”

Agentic AI is helping organizations move toward more advanced and proactive intelligent enterprise automation (IEA), ISG says. Companies are deploying AI agents and multi-agent models that can operate with contextual awareness across areas such as IT operations, service management, customer service, HR support and invoice processing. As agentic automation progresses from pilots into production, enterprises in Europe also are increasingly favoring small language models (SLMs) that build on large language model (LLM) capabilities while incorporating enterprise- or domain-specific contextual data.

Responsible AI is becoming a central concern for European enterprises as agentic automation gains autonomy, the report says. Organizations are increasingly focused on how automated systems make decisions, the accuracy of those decisions and the role of human oversight when errors occur. They emphasize governance frameworks, ethical AI practices and compliance guardrails to manage risks. Improving explainability and detecting bias are seen as essential to building trust as intelligent automation takes on more decision-making responsibility.

Human-machine collaboration is emerging as a critical focus for European enterprises adopting advanced automation, ISG says. Hybrid teams in which humans and autonomous systems work together are delivering business outcomes. Enterprises recognize that this development requires new roles, skills and ways of working, creating a need for training and structured change management. User-centric design, clear communication and behavior-focused adoption methods support effective integration of autonomous systems into daily operations.

“The demand for IEA in Europe remains steady as organizations invest cautiously and prioritize compliance, sustainability and sovereign data controls,” said Mark Purdy, lead author of the report. “They prefer flexible pricing models, including pay-as-you-go approaches, and strong governance with human oversight.”

The report also explores other trends in the intelligent automation services market in Europe, including the growing preference for sovereign IEA solutions and increased focus on sustainability, environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance and green AI.

For more insights into automation-related challenges faced by enterprises in Europe, plus ISG’s advice for overcoming them, see the ISG Provider Lens® Focal Points briefing here.

The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Intelligent Automation Services report for Europe evaluates the capabilities of 43 providers across three quadrants: Intelligent Enterprise Automation, Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps) and Next-Gen Automation.

The report names Accenture, Atos, Capgemini, Infosys, T-Systems and Vivicta as Leaders in all three quadrants. Cognizant, HCLTech, Hexaware, TCS, Wipro and WNS-Vuram are named as Leaders in two quadrants each, while DXC Technology, EXL, Genpact and Tech Mahindra are named as Leaders in one quadrant each.

In addition, EXL and Persistent Systems are named as Rising Stars — companies with a “promising portfolio” and “high future potential” by ISG’s definition — in one quadrant each.

In the area of customer experience, LTIMindtree is named the global ISG CX Star Performer for 2025 among intelligent automation service providers. LTIMindtree earned the highest customer satisfaction scores in ISG’s Voice of the Customer survey, part of the ISG Star of Excellence™ program, the premier quality recognition for the technology and business services industry.

Customized versions of the report are available from T-Systems, WNS-Vuram and Vivicta.

The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Intelligent Automation Services report for Europe is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage.

About ISG Provider Lens® Research
The ISG Provider Lens® Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG’s global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG’s enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage.

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ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.

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HomeIndustriesMedicare Advantage rate proposal calls for very slight increase in 2027 paymentsPublished: Jan. 27, 2026 at 4:06 a.m. ET

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, issued a rate proposal that surprised analysts. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Agence France-Presse/Getty ImagesThe shares of UnitedHealth, Humana and other health insurers were clobbered on Tuesday after a preliminary payment proposal for Medicare Advantage fell way short of analyst expectations.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, in a statement late Monday, proposed a 0.09% increase for 2027 rates, versus the expectations of growth between 4% and 5%.

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88 Energy Ltd (AIM:88E, ASX:88E, OTCQB:EEENF, FRA:POQ) said it has secured access to the Schrader Bluff 3D seismic dataset released by Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources, Oil and Gas Division.

The company said the survey provides high-quality subsurface coverage across the North-West Hub of its South Prudhoe acreage, next to the Prudhoe Bay Unit, and will be used to strengthen future exploration decisions.

88 Energy said interpretation will help mature multiple prospects, support an internal update to prospective resource estimates and assist in identifying and optimising future well locations near producing fields and existing infrastructure.

The company added that the data will be incorporated into its exploration database to support a drilling programme scheduled for Q1 2027, and said it expects to purchase the Kad River 3D Survey release in March 2026, covering Kad River East leases secured in a 2025 bid round.

88 Energy noted that updated internal prospective resource estimates for South Prudhoe are expected in Q1 calendar 2026 after interpreting Schrader Bluff 3D alongside Storms 3D and other datasets, covering Ivishak and Kuparuk reservoirs and shallower Brookian formations.

, /PRNewswire/ -- NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited ("NetDragon" or "the Company"; Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an AI ecosystem and innovation cooperation framework agreement with Volcengine, the cloud and AI services platform of ByteDance. Through this partnership, the two parties will collaborate across technology, resources and ecosystem development to scale the production of next-generation AIGC-powered educational resources and foster a globally co-created and shared innovative education ecosystem. Volcengine highly recognizes NetDragon's leading position in global digital education, as well as the unique value of its extensive education scenario data, mature education product ecosystem, and global network of partner institutions. NetDragon's AIGC strategy across education, entertainment and culture will be deeply integrated with Volcengine's advanced AI infrastructure, marking a new phase in its AIGC development.

Under the partnership, the two parties will establish a long-term and deep strategic partnership, covering four major dimensions: joint technological innovation, ecosystem resource co-creation, commercial application empowerment, and industry engagement. By closely combining Volcengine's advanced AI technologies with NetDragon's deep industry expertise in education, Volcengine will support NetDragon in developing, training, and continuously iterating education-focused vertical large language models applicable to a full range of scenarios, including teaching, assessment, administration and content creation, setting new industry benchmarks. Meanwhile, both parties will continue to increase investment in computing power, algorithms and data, enabling the scalable development of high-quality AIGC educational resources such as courses, vocational training programs and digital assets, and building an open, intelligent education content ecosystem. Going forward, the outcomes of the collaboration will be deployed across commercial scenarios such as smart campuses, teacher training and industry talent development, supporting the realization of both technological and commercial value. The deep integration of "technology + scenarios" is expected to significantly improve the efficiency and cost structure of AIGC education content production, unlocking economies of scale and delivering more cost-effective and sustainable solutions to global education systems.

In recent years, NetDragon has adopted a "Fully Embracing AI" strategy and established its "AI Content Factory" across education, entertainment and culture sectors to enable the efficient generation of high-quality AIGC content at scale. In the education sector, the AI Content Factory adopts a core architecture of fragmented nodes and expert systems, accumulating expert knowledge in different subfields through multi-node agents to form a stable and reproducible AIGC education content production capability. Looking ahead,  NetDragon plans to expand commercialization scenarios domestically with partners like Volcengine, while overseas it will integrate with the Open-Q ecosystem to further amplify global growth potential.

In the entertainment sector, NetDragon focuses on the iterative production of interactive content for its flagship evergreen IPs, achieving AI-driven transformation across the entire production process. This is expected to support sustained profitability, while over the medium to long term, AI-native games are anticipated to create additional revenue growth opportunities. In the cultural sector, several high-quality enterprises invested by NetDragon, such as ShuaiKu Network and animation IPs, are actively embracing the strategic empowerment enabled by AIGC. In areas such as AIGC-driven animation series and AI/VR online performances, NetDragon will continue to identify and invest in high-potential opportunities. Through the application of AI computing power and vertical AIGC models, NetDragon will continue to expand the capability boundaries and long-term value creation potential of its broader enterprise ecosystem.

NetDragon commented, "The cooperation with Volcengine marks a new milestone in NetDragon's AIGC initiatives. By leveraging Volcengine's AI computing power and foundation models, our AI Content Factory is expected to deliver stronger and higher-quality AIGC capabilities across education, entertainment and culture. This will empower NetDragon's core and emerging businesses, as well as our partners across the broader cultural entertainment and on-device AI sectors, driving sustainable performance growth and long-term value creation across the NetDragon ecosystem."

Volcengine stated, "NetDragon is a well-established and highly respected company in China's internet technology sector. Since early 2023, NetDragon's proactive transition towards AIGC has delivered remarkable results, and its comprehensive capabilities in the AIGC space are now among the industry's leading tier. We appreciate NetDragon's recognition of Volcengine's cloud and AI capabilities. We attach great importance to this cooperation and look forward to expanding collaborations in areas such as AI computing power synergy, vertical AI model development, and IP licensing of high-quality AIGC content. We also believe NetDragon's rapid progress in AIGC will generate meaningful incremental value for Volcengine." 

In addition to its partnership with Volcengine, NetDragon has recently become an ecosystem partner of Epic Games, a global leader in digital engine technologies. Its Digital Education Town has been designated as the second officially authorized Unreal Engine training center in China. Looking ahead, NetDragon will further leverage Unreal Engine's advanced technical capabilities to enhance visual quality and 3D performance of high-quality AIGC educational content, empowering the next-generation global education ecosystem to be more effective, more efficient, and more engaging.

Julie Lottering, Head of Global Education and Learning at Epic Games, said, "Over the next five years, we hope Unreal Engine will serve as a bridge between industry and education. We are pleased that NetDragon has become a new ecosystem partner of Epic Games and look forward to working together to drive further innovation in the digital economy."

About NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited

NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 777) is a global leader in building internet communities, with a long track record of developing and scaling multiple internet and mobile platforms that impact hundreds of millions of users. Over the desktop and mobile internet eras, NetDragon previously established China's first online gaming portal, 17173.com, and China's most influential smartphone app store platform, 91 Wireless.

Established in 1999, NetDragon is one of the most reputable and well-known online game developers in China with a history of successful game titles including Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Heroes Evolved and Under Oath. In the past 10 years, NetDragon has also achieved success with its EdTech business both domestically and globally. Fully embracing the new AI era, NetDragon is driving its vision of "Infinite Growth" through a dual-focus strategy of "AI+Gaming" and "AI+Education". With its AI Content Factory empowering operations and working with partners to develop a global learning metaverse, NetDragon is committed to once again building a massive user community in the new AI era.

NetDragon's overseas edtech business entity, currently a U.S.-listed subsidiary named Mynd.ai, is a global leader in interactive technology and its award-winning interactive displays and software can be found in more than 2 million learning and training spaces across 126 countries.

About Volcengine

Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd.("Volcengine") was established on May 11, 2020, with a registered capital of RMB 1 billion. As ByteDance's cloud services platform, Volcengine opens up the growth methodologies, technical capabilities, and application tools accumulated during ByteDance's rapid expansion to external enterprises. By leveraging cloud and intelligent technologies, Volcengine helps businesses build capabilities in experiential innovation, data-driven decision-making, and agile iteration, driving enterprise AI transformation and unlocking new growth potential.

Volcengine provides cloud computing and large-model services for ByteDance's China operations, supporting mobile internet platforms such as Douyin, Toutiao, and Lark, as well as AI-native applications including the Doubao app, Coze, and Maoxiang. Through the continuous refinement of large-scale, high-traffic businesses, ByteDance has accumulated substantial infrastructure resources, engineering expertise, and organizational capabilities, providing leading cloud and AI services to customers across industries through Volcengine.

Doubao LLM is ByteDance's self-developed large model. It has been validated across 50+ internal business scenarios and refined by daily usage at the scale of tens of trillions of tokens. It empowers enterprise AI transformation with superior performance, lower costs, and faster deployment. In the AI era, Volcengine is committed to next-generation cloud and AI infrastructure, supporting customers' digital transformation and intelligent upgrading, and serving as their "next cloud" for long-term growth. 

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NFU Mutual and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) have announced a further strengthening of their long-term relationship, with NFU Mutual opting to migrate their on-premises deployment of Guidewire InsuranceSuite to Guidewire Cloud Platform.

NFU Mutual is the UK’s leading rural insurer and is owned by its 900,000 members, offering a wide range of products including general insurance for home, motor, and business. Guidewire has been working with NFU Mutual for more than 15 years, enabling the insurer’s 300-strong agency network to enjoy a range of benefits including process efficiency savings, improved premium collections services and reduced payment administration.

NFU Mutual will become the latest insurer to migrate to Guidewire Cloud Platform, which is allowing insurance companies across the globe to focus on insurance excellence with core modernisation from a scalable, secure and rapidly updatable cloud delivery model.

NFU Mutual is also committing further investment to the development of its data management and digital capabilities. Guidewire Data Platform, a unified, P&C-centric data platform delivered as a cloud core service, will enable the insurer to capture and record critical data to generate business insights. Jutro Digital Platform will help reduce time-to-market by allowing products and features to be updated once and instantly exposed across all digital intake points and partner channels.

Nick Turner, Group CEO of NFU Mutual, said: “We are proud to be one of the UK’s most trusted insurers. That trust is built on the foundation of our agency network, which is providing stability to local communities and helping our customers to thrive. That would not have been possible without the partnership we have developed with Guidewire. The move to Guidewire Cloud Platform is a clear demonstration of our commitment to best-in-class customer service and improving the user experience for our talented employees and network of highly experienced local agents and their teams. It will also play a vital role in our growth strategy as we look to develop our commercial lines and high-net-worth offering.”

Will McAllister, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of EMEA at Guidewire, said: “NFU Mutual is one of the most recognised and trusted brands in the UK. They were one of our first customers in Europe, and the partnership which we have developed over the past 15 years is one that we are hugely proud of. Quality customer service, delivering best-in class customer satisfaction rates, together with and an in-depth understanding of the needs of its agency network, is why NFU Mutual is held in such high regard, and I am proud of the role our technology has played in their journey. The move to Guidewire Cloud platform will ensure NFU Mutual continues to meet heightened customer expectations and ever-changing market dynamics, and I am excited to see what the next 15 years of partnership can deliver for such a trusted brand.”

About NFU Mutual

NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products, including general insurance, life, pensions, and investments. These products and services are delivered through our network of NFU Mutual Agent offices, as well as through our direct sales and service centres. With over 280 local businesses located in rural towns and villages throughout the UK, NFU Mutual has become part of the fabric of rural life and remains committed to serving the needs of our members nationwide.

NFU Mutual is proud to deliver more than simply insurance. Making farming safer, supporting rural initiatives across the UK and helping to look after the environment are just some of the ways we do that. To find out more about everything we do to support our communities, visit https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/about-us/responsible-business

About Guidewire Software

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. More than 570 insurers in 43 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, rely on Guidewire products. With core systems leveraging data and analytics, digital, and artificial intelligence, Guidewire defines cloud platform excellence for P&C insurers.

We are proud of our unparalleled implementation record, with 1,700+ successful projects supported by the industry’s largest R&D team and SI partner ecosystem. Our marketplace represents the largest partner community in P&C, where customers can access hundreds of applications to accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

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Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (AIM:BHL, OTC:BHLIF, TSX-V:BHLI, FRA:8CD1) has signed a binding “option to joint venture” agreement with Kennecott Exploration Inc, part of the Rio Tinto group, covering the Whistlejacket lithium-bearing pegmatite property in Arizona.

The AIM-listed company said the agreement allows it to earn up to a 60% legal and beneficial interest in phases, starting with an option to earn 51% in Phase 1 and a further 9% in Phase 2 at Bradda Head’s discretion.

The company noted that Whistlejacket comprises 9 Arizona State Lands Department mineral exploration permits totalling 4,486.07 acres and that Kennecott drilled 19 holes for 4,188 meters of core, with assay results including 41 meters at 1.22% Li2O in hole WSTL0009 and 19.47 meters at 1.65% Li2O in hole WSTL0008.

“Subject to approval by shareholders at the forthcoming general meeting, the Whistlejacket Project will be a fabulous acquisition for the company which we are excited to add to our lithium portfolio and plan on commencing exploration as soon as possible," said executive chair Ian Stalker.

He added: “The work conducted to date by KEX is of the highest standard, utilizing Best Management Practices and provides Bradda Head with an exceptional foundation to leverage our strategic and future drill planning.”

Bradda Head said the proposed transaction is conditional on shareholder approval and it plans to publish a circular and notice of general meeting. It said Phase 1 requires at least US$0.75 million in year one and up to US$5.50 million over three years to earn 51%, while Phase 2 would require a further US$12 million over three additional years to reach 60%, and it has agreed convertible loan facilities of US$1.28 million from Galloway and Promaco to support near-term commitments.

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General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) will release earnings for the fourth quarter before the opening bell on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter earnings of $2.24 per share. That's up from $1.92 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for GM’s quarterly revenue is $45.79 billion (it reported $47.7 billion last year), according to Benzinga Pro.

The company has beaten analyst revenue estimates for 14 straight quarters.

Shares of General Motors fell 0.3% to close at $79.43 on Monday.

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Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.

JP Morgan analyst Ryan Brinkman maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $85 to $100 on Jan. 21, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 56%. HSBC analyst Wesley Brooks maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $48 to $75 on Jan. 13, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%. Citigroup analyst Michael Ward maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $86 to $98 on Jan. 12, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%. Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $66 to $98 on Jan. 8, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives maintained an Outperform rating and boosted the price target from $75 to $95 on Dec. 18, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79% Considering buying GM stock? Here’s what analysts think:

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Dr Martens PLC (LSE:DOCS) reported a decline in sales in the past quarter but said it is still on track to deliver "significant profit growth" in the current financial year.

Revenues fell 3.1% to £253 million in the bootmaker's third quarter, worse than the 0.8% seen in the first half of the fiscal year.

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail sales fell 6.5% after a flat first half, though wholesale revenue rose by 9.5%.

Full-price DTC revenue was up 2% year-to-date, reflecting management's deliberate strategy to reduce discounting and improve revenue quality. However, this was down from 6% growth in the first half. 

For the full year, the company expects revenue to be broadly flat on a constant currency basis but reiterated its guidance for significant year-on-year growth in profit before tax, saying it is "comfortable with market expectations".

Chief executive officer Ije Nwokorie said: “This is a year of pivot, as we make the necessary changes to our business to set us up for future sustainable growth.

"I remain laser focused on executing our new strategy and we will deliver all four of our strategic objectives for FY26.”

In the Americas, revenue grew 2% in the third quarter, while EMEA revenue declined 6%, with a 12% fall in DTC. In the Asia Pacific region, revenue dropped 3%, as DTC declined 6%.

Dr. George Kemble, former AstraZeneca executive, to advise the Company on immunological and viral strategies for its novel cancer treatment platform January 27, 2026 03:00 ET  | Source: CancerVAX, Inc

Lehi, Utah, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lehi, Utah, January 27, 2026 – CancerVax, Inc., the developer of a breakthrough universal cancer treatment platform that uses the body’s immune system to treat cancer, today announced that George Kemble, PhD will serve as a Senior Scientific Advisor.

Dr. Kemble is a veteran biotech executive and scientist with a specialty focus in the areas of virology, vaccines and small molecule biologics. Dr. Kemble is currently the Chairman of the Board at Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitors for cancer treatment, liver fibrosis, acne and other diseases. He joined Sagimet in August 2011 as its chief scientific officer and served as CEO from October 2015 until October 2022, when he transitioned to the role of executive chairman. In May 2025, Dr. Kemble moved into the role of non-executive Chair of the Board. At Sagimet, he directed medicinal chemistry, research, translational and CMC groups, and worked on several programs including the lead product candidate, denifanstat.

Prior to Sagimet, Dr. Kemble served as the senior vice president of R&D and head of research at MedImmune, Inc., a subsidiary of AstraZeneca PLC. During his tenure, he was responsible for a large group of scientists dedicated to the research and development of programs across a number of therapeutic areas, including the launch of FluMist®, the first innovation in influenza vaccines in over 60 years. Dr. Kemble received a BS degree from the University of Santa Clara, a PhD from Stanford University and completed post-doctoral training at UCSF, where he worked on various human viruses.

CancerVax was founded on the idea that disguising cancer cells to resemble foreign viruses can effectively “trick” the immune system into recognizing and aggressively attacking them.

Dr. Kemble commented, “The human body is quite amazing at fighting foreign viruses through adaptive immunity such as prior infection or vaccination. Cancer, on the other hand, is a disease that originated from healthy cells and the body has a hard time recognizing it as foreign. There’s a lot of work in the field that tries to teach the immune system what cancer looks like. CancerVax’s approach of making cancer look like well immunized diseases, such as chickenpox or measles, is a very interesting approach. I look forward to helping.”

“Dr. Kemble brings a rare combination of deep virology expertise, vaccine innovation, and executive leadership to CancerVax,” said Dr. George Katibah, Chief Scientific Officer of CancerVax. “His career has been defined by translating fundamental immunology into real-world therapies, and his perspective will be invaluable as we advance our platform that reframes cancer as a target that the immune system already knows how to defeat.”

To learn more about the CancerVax platform, please watch the Short Explainer Video at https://cancervax.com/explainer

About CancerVax

CancerVax is a pre-clinical biotech company developing a novel Universal Cancer Treatment platform that will be customizable, as an injection, to treat many types of cancer. Our innovative approach DETECTS, MARKS, and KILLS only cancer cells. By making cancer cells look like well-immunized common diseases, such as measles or chickenpox, we intend to use the body's natural immune system to easily kill the cancer cells. We look forward to the day when treating cancer will be as simple as getting a shot — a better way to fight cancer. To learn more, please visit www.CancerVax.com

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Building on Biotech Heritage, Expanding into Defense and National Security Through Industrial Integrations of Privately Held Specialized Italian CompaniesATC - a Defense-Sector Company: First Industrial IntegrationPraexidia Foundation Joins as a Long-Term Strategic ShareholderCorporate Name Change to Saentra Forge S.p.A.Biotech Clinical Updates and Partnering StrategyCash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities of approx. $33 million MILAN and NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to evolving market dynamics and strategic opportunities, Genenta Science S.p.A (Nasdaq: GNTA) is embarking on a strategic transformation to evolve into a next-generation strategic industrial consolidator focused on acquiring privately held businesses operating in national-security regulated sectors contemplated by the Italian Golden Power1 legislation. The Company intends to target majority ownership in companies with established operating profitability, typically generating up to approximately €5 million in EBITDA2. In this context, Genenta plans to adopt the new corporate name of Saentra Forge S.p.A. with a new Nasdaq ticker symbol of SAEN3.

Saentra Forge intends to pursue a value-creation strategy by acquiring targets at private-market valuations and integrating these companies under Saentra Forge. Through this integration, the Company will seek to enhance these businesses through operational upgrades, institutional-grade governance, and improved financial visibility. Execution has commenced with ATC, a defense-sector company.

First Industrial Integration
ATC is a private company operating as a high-precision manufacturer of tactical rifles and special-forces weapon systems, and competition-grade sporting firearms. Genenta has entered into a binding agreement according to which it will provide funding for ATC through a series of reserved capital increases, via a performance-based and staged acquisition to support operations with the ultimate goal of owning a controlling position in ATC upon the achievement of defined performance milestones. The transaction has received the required clearance under the Golden Power regulatory framework. ATC holds UAMA4 and SeRNI5 export-control licenses, NATO6 qualifications, and authorization from the Italian Ministry of Defense, and its platforms are used by special-forces units and include combat-proven systems. Genenta expects to fund a total of EUR 5.1 million in several performance-driven tranches. ATC is projecting revenues of approximately €4.0 million in 2026, increasing to around €9.0 million by 2027. The company operates with a solid net cash position and no outstanding bank debt, reflecting a disciplined management structure. On the profitability side, ATC forecasts EBITDA of more than €2.0 million in 2026, with management expecting EBITDA to approximately double in 2027. See "Non-GAAP Information" below for a discussion of the measure EBITDA. In addition, ATC anticipates closing 2026 with a positive cash balance exceeding €2.0 million, and expects to further strengthen its liquidity position by ending 2027 with cash exceeding €5.0 million.

Praexidia Foundation7 Joins as Strategic Long-Term Shareholder of the Company

At the core of the Company’s strategic configuration is the Praexidia Foundation, which has become a shareholder8. The Praexidia Foundation is a private law foundation bringing together senior figures from Italian government institutions, the defense industry, and the armed forces, supporting long-term strategic alignment and stability.

The Company, the Foundation, and Pierluigi Paracchi, Founder and CEO, have entered into a shareholders’ agreement that provides for consultation rights on significant corporate transactions and a renewable five-year lock-up, thereby reinforcing long-term alignment, continuity, and effective control. The sovereign-aligned nature of the Praexidia Foundation further strengthens the Company’s governance framework, supporting regulatory coherence, strategic continuity, and efficient execution of acquisitions in sectors subject to the Golden Power regulations.

Biotech Clinical Updates and Partnering Strategy
The Company has reached key clinical milestones that it believes will now enable the advancement of its cell therapy platform through partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, with the potential to accelerate development, market access, and strategic value. DC Advisory has been engaged to serve as the Company's exclusive financial advisor for partnership initiatives. Such initiatives are envisaged to prioritize leveraging the technology platform for broader applications and indications, particularly in solid tumors that are inherently difficult to target, while pursuing combination therapy approaches, or continuing development of Temferon as a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) monotherapy. During this process, the Company will continue to advance its trial in GBM, pursue a capital-efficient approach to advancing additional opportunities through partnerships and does not plan to internally advance the GU study and other clinical trials at this time.

The Company expects its cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities at December 31, 2025, to be approximately $33 million, compared to $17.7 million at June 30, 2025. The increase is primarily due to the Company’s registered direct offering with certain institutional investors as indicated in the Company’s Form 6-K filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission on October 28, 2025.

For more information, please see the Company's Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today.

About: Genenta Science (Nasdaq: GNTA), which will be renamed as Saentra Forge (Nasdaq: SAEN, pending effectiveness), will be a next-generation strategic consolidator focused on privately held specialized companies operating in Italian national security regulated sectors, with activities spanning cybersecurity, defense, aerospace, and biotechnology/biosecurity.

Preliminary and Unaudited Nature of Reported Results. The Company’s cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities expectations for the year ended December 31, 2025, are preliminary, unaudited, and are subject to change based on the completion of ongoing internal control, review, and audit procedures. As a result, these amounts may differ materially from the amounts that will be reflected in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on this preliminary estimate.

Non-GAAP Information. This release includes EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. EBITDA is defined as net loss adjusted to exclude interest income, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization. This non-GAAP measure is not in accordance with, or an alternative for, measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, this non-GAAP measure is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Genenta believes that this non-GAAP financial measure, when considered together with its financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, can enhance investors’ and analysts’ ability to meaningfully compare its results from period to period and to its forward-looking guidance, and to identify operating trends in its business. However, non-GAAP information is not superior to financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of EBITDA for 2026 and 2027 to a corresponding GAAP financial guidance measure is not available on a forward-looking basis because ATC does not provide guidance on GAAP net loss and is not able to present the various reconciling cash and non-cash items between GAAP net loss and adjusted EBITDA without unreasonable effort. In particular, stock-based compensation expense is impacted by ATC’s future hiring and retention needs, as well as the future fair market value of its equity, all of which is difficult to predict and is subject to change. The actual amount of these expenses during 2026 and 2027 will have a significant impact on ATC’s future GAAP financial results.

Forward-Looking Statements. Statements in this press release contain “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “suggest,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” "will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on Genenta’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including risks related to the transition to Saentra Forge, the expansion to a sovereign-aligned industrial consolidator, the legal proceedings with ENEA Tech, the funding provided by the recently acquired Mandatory Convertible Bond, the Phase 1/2a clinical trial for newly diagnosed GBM patients with uMGMT-GBM or any related studies, as well as Genenta’s ability to establish partnerships and fund its research and development plans. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Genenta's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, and Genenta's material disclosures on Form 6-K dated January 26, 2026, both filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of the date of this announcement, and Genenta undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law. This press release discusses product candidates that are under preclinical or clinical evaluation and that have not yet been approved for marketing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or any other regulatory authority. Until finalized in a clinical study report, clinical trial data presented herein remain subject to adjustment as a result of clinical site audits and other review processes. No representation is made as to the safety or effectiveness of these product candidates or the use for which such product candidates are being studied. Temferon™ is an investigational product candidate for which the effectiveness and safety have not been established. In addition, Temferon™ is not approved for use in any jurisdiction.

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1 “Golden Power” is Italy’s investment screening framework — broadly comparable to CFIUS in the United States, the IEF regime in France, and the United Kingdom’s NSI Act — and covers strategic domains such as biotechnology, biosecurity, defense, cybersecurity, AI-driven intelligence, aerospace, quantum technologies, secure communications, and critical infrastructure.
2 See "Non-GAAP Information" below for a discussion of the measure EBITDA.
3 The new corporate name and the new Nasdaq ticker symbol will become effective upon approval by its shareholders at a Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for March 25-26, 2026.
4 UAMA is the Italian government authority responsible for authorizing and overseeing the export and transfer of defense-related materials under applicable Italian and international regulations.
5 SeRNI: SeRNI, the Italian National Register of Defense and National Security Companies, certifies authorized defense and national security operators.
6 North Atlantic Treaty Organization
7 www.fondazionepraexidia.org
8 Praexidia Foundation has become a shareholder of the Company through a donation of shares by Pierluigi Paracchi.

Calgary, Canada--(Newsfile Corp. - January 27, 2026) - DeepMarkit Corp. (TSXV: MKT) (OTCID: MKTSF) (FSE: DEP0) ("DeepMarkit" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Johnny Chen, as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective February 9, 2026. Concurrently, Steve Vanry will transition into the role of Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), while continuing to serve as the Corporate Secretary, and Curtis Smith will resign from the role of the CFO.

Arlington, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 27, 2026) - Edge Total Intelligence Inc. (TSXV: CTRL) (OTCQB: UNFYF) (FSE: Q5i) ("edgeTI", "Edge Technologies", "Company") , a leading real-time Digital Twins platform, announces a one-year renewal of North Wind Group's digital twin that delivers a unified view of 20 operating companies, which started nearly five ago.

North Wind Group created its digital twin to deliver real-time insights across its four business lines of environmental, engineering, mission support, and construction that represent dozens of separately run P&L centers. With edgeTI's edgeCore™ platform, North Wind Group's multiple instances of Human Capital Management, Financial Management, and Program Management applications come together to report status and more importantly, identify upcoming resource bottlenecks, delivery constraints, and uncollected revenue.

"The adoption of Digital Twins to gain insight and manage operations based on real-time data and future intention is essential to a complex organization like North Wind Group," said Jim Barrett, CEO of EdgeTI. "North Wind Group's ever evolving commitment to real-time actionable decision making demonstrates the true power and value of an operational Digital Twin. I'm proud that our commercial off-the-shelf solution, edgeCore, is delivering these benefits to North Wind Group at a fraction of the time and cost of legacy solutions. North Wind's ongoing success is further validation that we are on the right track!"

North Wind Group is also an edgeTI Integration Partner that resells, designs, and integrates edgeCore™ solutions. Their solutions can be sold separately or integrated with existing contracts for periods from one to five years.

About edgeTI

Edge Total Intelligence Inc. empowers enterprises, service providers, and governments to operate decisively with real-time clarity in complex, mission-critical environments. Its edgeCore™ Digital Twin and industry-specific platforms dynamically and cost-effectively unite data, applications, third-party services, business models, AI, automation, and domain expertise to orchestrate real-time actions and drive targeted outcomes-enabling faster, more effective decisions across continually evolving defense, business, and lifecycle operations.

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Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the demand for its products, anticipated costs, and the ability to achieve goals. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include the competition and general economic, and market or business conditions. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced new AI security innovations designed to empower enterprises to secure the fast growing use of AI, while maintaining visibility, control, and governance. As organizations today adopt generative AI and prepare for the use of agentic AI, they face rising risk of cyberattacks and data loss because traditional security models weren’t designed to secure AI. The Zscaler AI Security Suite eliminates the trade-off between AI innovation and risk, providing the visibility and controls needed to securely build, deploy, and govern AI at enterprise scale.

Most enterprises lack a complete view of the AI applications and services in use, including GenAI tools, AI development environments, embedded AI in SaaS, models, agents, and underlying infrastructure. This limits their ability to understand AI exposure, data access, and risk. Organizations also struggle to control access and enforce policy as AI traffic shifts to new protocols and non-human patterns that traditional security tools cannot govern. In fact, in the ThreatLabz 2026 AI Security Report published today, Zscaler experts found most enterprise AI systems could be compromised in just 16 minutes with critical flaws uncovered in 100% of systems analyzed.

Zscaler’s new innovations provide enterprises with a comprehensive inventory and dependency map of their AI footprint, spanning GenAI services, embedded AI SaaS, AI development environments, MCP servers, agents, models, and AI infrastructure. The solution correlates asset discovery, access relationships, data lineage, runtime behavior, and security posture, enabling organizations to adopt AI faster while maintaining security, governance, and control.

“AI is changing how businesses operate, but traditional security approaches were not designed to secure AI,” said Jay Chaudhry, CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Zscaler. “Business leaders are looking for a comprehensive solution - not more point products. At Zscaler, we’re providing the security necessary for leaders to move forward with confidence and embrace the full spectrum of AI. We aren’t just securing the AI era; we’re accelerating it.”

Revolutionizing AI Security Across Three Core Enterprise Use Cases

The new Zscaler AI Security suite addresses enterprise AI security challenges in three critical ways:

AI Asset Management gives CISOs, IT, and governance teams a comprehensive inventory of AI apps, models, infrastructure, agents, and usage, helping them detect shadow AI, understand what data AI touches, and prioritize risk by providing visibility on AI usage.
Secure Access to AI helps security architects and IT admins safely enable sanctioned AI services like developer tools and AI models with Zero Trust controls, inline inspection, and prompt classification to reduce data loss and misuse while preserving productivity.
Secure AI Infrastructure and Apps equips application teams to protect AI development across the lifecycle with automated AI red teaming, prompt hardening, runtime guardrails and continuous risk posture assessment from build to runtime.
“The industry is currently struggling with a massive visibility gap because AI traffic doesn't behave like traditional web traffic,” said Zeus Kerravala, Principal Analyst, ZK Research. “It’s faster, non-human, and uses protocols that most security stacks simply can't see. What’s important here isn't just another security tool; it’s the shift toward a Zero Trust framework that actually understands the context of an AI conversation. Without this level of deep inspection and automated guardrails, enterprises are essentially flying blind into the most significant technology transition of our lifetime.”

Governance, Partnerships, and Supplemental Controls

To simplify global AI adoption, Zscaler now supports customers in aligning their security programs with frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and the EU AI Act. This governance is paired with CXO-level reporting on GenAI usage and deep ecosystem integrations with OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, Microsoft, and Google. Additionally, Zscaler is expanding its defense capabilities with a new MCP gateway for secure automation and AI Deception to divert and neutralize model-based attacks.

To dive deeper into the latest advancements to the Zscaler AI Security suite, please read the following blog - Accelerating AI Initiatives with Zero Trust.

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For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – January 27, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE - Free Report) , Newmont Corp. (NEM - Free Report) , Blackstone Inc. (BX - Free Report) and Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. (BHM - Free Report) .

Here are highlights from Tuesday’s Analyst Blog:Top Analyst Reports for NextEra, Newmont and BlackstoneThe Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 12 major stocks, including NextEra Energy, Inc. Newmont Corp. and Blackstone Inc., as well as a micro-cap stock Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country.

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Today's Featured Research ReportsNextEra Energy’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry over the past six months (+21.9% vs. +10.4%). The company continues to expand its operations through organic projects and acquisitions. NextEra will add more renewable projects to its portfolio and has nearly 30 GW of renewable projects in its backlog.

Florida’s improving economy is generating demand and boosting its unit, FPL's customer base. NextEra Energy has been managing debt effectively and has top-tier credit ratings. The company will benefit from the decline in interest rates, should they continue. Strategic investments are helping NEE to strengthen and expand operations.

Yet due to the nature of NEE’s business, it is subject to complex rules and regulations. Risks in operating nuclear power-based generation units, unfavorable weather conditions and increasing supply costs can adversely impact earnings.

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Shares of Newmont have outperformed the Zacks Mining - Gold industry over the past six months (+103.4% vs. +95.1%). The company’s earnings estimates for the fourth quarter have been going up over the past month. The company is making notable progress with its growth projects. It is likely to gain from several projects, including the Tanami expansion.

The acquisition of Newcrest also created an industry-leading portfolio, and has provided opportunities for significant synergies. The company remains focused on improving operational efficiency and returning value to shareholders.

However, it is grappling with higher production costs, reflected by higher costs applicable to sales (CAS) and all-in sustaining costs (AISC). Lower gold production will also impact its performance in the fourth quarter. Elevated sustaining capital spending, along with a projected increase for 2025, has also raised concerns about Newmont's cash flow.

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Blackstone’s shares have declined -14.4% over the past six months against the Zacks Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry’s decline of -17.2%. The company is facing macroeconomic uncertainties, which continue to pose operational challenges. Elevated operating expenses due to higher compensation and administrative costs will hurt profits. The volatility in earnings raises concerns about the sustainability of its capital distributions.

Nevertheless, Blackstone has an impressive earnings surprise history, having surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters. A strong revenue mix, global footprint, diversified products, superior position in the alternative investments space and solid total and fee-earning assets under management (AUM) balances will likely fuel growth.

Strong fundraising capabilities and ample deployable capital enhance revenue prospects. A solid balance sheet supports its ability to meet debt obligations.

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Shares of Bluerock Homes have underperformed the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Residential industry over the past six months (-37.5% vs. -4.5%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $37.16 million is facing persistent net losses, rising costs and an external management structure limiting scalability. A 294% payout ratio, reliance on preferred equity, high noncontrolling interests and floating-rate debt elevate dilution and refinancing risk, while the valuation reflects concerns on profitability, capital efficiency and structural complexity.

Nevertheless, BHM presents a mixed investment profile, balancing strong liquidity and asset positioning against structural earnings and capital risks. With $162.7 million in unrestricted cash as of Sept. 30, 2025, BHM can fund acquisitions, developments, dividends and near-term maturities without immediate dilution.

Active capital recycling into higher-yielding assets and a preferred equity platform provide income support, while a $1.09 billion asset base in supply-constrained Sunbelt and Western markets underpins long-term NOI potential.

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Tether has rapidly positioned itself as one of the world’s most aggressive gold buyers, rivaling—and in some periods surpassing—central banks in scale. The stablecoin issuer has been steadily converting profits from its USDT operations into physical gold, transforming itself from a crypto infrastructure firm into a sovereign-scale gold accumulator.

In the fourth quarter of 2025 alone, Tether added an estimated 27 metric tons of gold to its reserves. This followed a similar pace in Q3, when analysts estimate the company acquired around 26 tons. According to earlier reports, Tether may have purchased as much as 116 tons of gold across 2025, potentially outbuying all central banks during the year. While final official-sector data is still pending, industry observers suggest Tether is likely among the top three global gold buyers for the quarter.

These purchases come amid a historic rally in gold prices. Spot gold has risen sharply, gaining roughly 18% year-to-date on top of a dramatic surge the previous year, breaking multiple psychological price levels. Against this backdrop, Tether’s gold holdings—now valued at approximately $4.4 billion—have become a meaningful source of marginal demand in an already tight market.

Unlike central banks, Tether’s motivation is not monetary policy or balance-of-payments management. The company primarily funds its gold accumulation using profits generated from backing USDT with interest-bearing assets such as U.S. Treasury bills. With around $187 billion in USDT in circulation, even modest yields translate into significant capital for reserve diversification.

This strategy has effectively turned Tether into a hybrid entity: part stablecoin issuer, part asset manager, and increasingly a private-sector gold holder operating at a sovereign scale. Gold accounted for roughly 7% of USDT reserves as of late 2025, while U.S. Treasuries remained the dominant backing asset.

Tether’s gold accumulation also supports its tokenized gold product, XAUT, which now represents a majority share of the global gold-backed stablecoin market. As stablecoins continue to scale, Tether’s approach highlights a broader shift in global gold demand, raising important questions about the growing influence of private digital dollar issuers on monetary credibility and financial stability.

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GameFi tokens are showing early signs of revival, with Axie Infinity emerging as one of the stronger performers. After spending months under sustained bearish pressure, the AXS price has decisively reversed course, supported by both technical momentum and recent changes to the project’s token economics.

The rally gained traction after Axie Infinity introduced bAXS, effectively locking a portion of the circulating supply while simultaneously halting SLP reward emissions—two moves that significantly reduced short-term selling pressure and token inflation. As a result, AXS has surged more than 270% since the start of the year, marking one of its strongest recoveries in recent quarters.

The latest rebound suggests that bullish control remains intact, even as the price approaches a historically important resistance zone. With momentum indicators still elevated and buyers defending higher levels, attention now turns to whether AXS can extend its move further. Can the token rally another 20% and reclaim the $3 mark before the monthly close, or is consolidation more likely near current levels?

Axie Infinity (AXS) Price Analysis for this WeekThe AXS price recorded a sharp upswing in the first week of the year, driven by a sudden and sustained surge in trading volume. Since that breakout, bullish momentum has remained firmly in control, allowing the rally to extend and hold higher levels. However, despite the strength of the move, AXS has yet to secure a decisive breakout above the $2.80–$2.92 resistance zone. This region, previously a supply area, has now emerged as a critical threshold that must be cleared to validate further upside continuation.

On the daily chart, Axie Infinity (AXS) shows a strong bullish reversal supported by a sharp expansion in volume. The rally pushed prices back above key mid-range levels, while OBV surged to new highs, confirming aggressive participation rather than a low-liquidity move. However, the pace of the OBV rise suggests urgency, which often precedes short-term cooling. Meanwhile, +DI has moved decisively above −DI, validating bullish dominance, but the narrowing gap hints at early momentum stabilization. Overall, indicators support strength, though confirmation above resistance remains critical.

Will the AXS Price Reach $3 in January 2026?Based on the daily chart structure, Axie Infinity (AXS) price has a realistic chance of testing the $2.95–$3.00 zone before the January close, but only if buyers secure a daily close above $2.80–$2.92. A successful breakout and acceptance above this range could open the door for a measured move toward $3.10, where selling pressure is likely to re-emerge.

On the downside, failure to clear resistance may lead to consolidation between $2.40 and $2.60, a range that still preserves the broader bullish structure. Overall, the trend remains constructive, but upside extension depends on confirmation, not momentum alone.

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TLDR: Ethereum Foundation’s quantum resistance roadmap strengthens the network’s credibility as a long-term store of value asset. ETH maintains 0.8% monthly inflation, outperforming most Layer-1 blockchains and matching gold’s historical supply growth rate. Proof-of-stake consensus separates Ethereum from energy competition with AI data centers and computational infrastructure. Platform economics remain sustainable at low fees, with potential deflationary pressure from scaling stablecoins and payments. Ethereum appears increasingly well-positioned from a macroeconomic standpoint, according to recent analysis shared by crypto analyst Lorenzo Valente.

The assessment examines multiple factors including quantum computing threats, artificial intelligence developments, monetary policy, and energy considerations that could influence long-term value preservation in digital assets.

Quantum Resistance and Monetary Policy Considerations The quantum computing threat presents a genuine long-term challenge for blockchain networks, even if the timeline extends beyond the next decade. 

Markets typically price in future risks well before they materialize. For investors seeking assets with multi-decade holding potential, quantum resistance becomes a critical factor. 

The Ethereum Foundation’s decision to prioritize quantum-proofing initiatives strengthens the network’s credibility as a store of value.

Valente highlighted this concern in his analysis, noting that quantum considerations matter significantly for long-term positioning. 

I think ETH is starting to look really uniquely positioned from a macro perspective. A few thoughts:

1) Store-of-valueness + quantum: Quantum is a real long-term threat. Maybe not “next 10 years,” but markets are forward-looking. If you want an asset you can set-and-forget for… https://t.co/LRDkw1Az9m

— Lorenzo Valente (@LorenzoARK) January 26, 2026

Meanwhile, Ethereum’s monetary policy stands out among major blockchain networks. The platform operates without the security budget pressures facing other protocols. 

Over the past 30 days, net inflation registered approximately 0.8 percent, with just 0.21 percent since the Merge transition to proof-of-stake.

This compares favorably to competitors running around 5 percent annual inflation and even matches gold’s historical supply growth of roughly 1.5 percent yearly. 

The clean monetary structure avoids the inflationary pressures common across most Layer-1 blockchains. Such fundamentals provide a stable foundation for value accrual over extended periods.

Infrastructure Advantages and Future Economics Artificial intelligence development introduces new complexities for blockchain immutability claims. 

As language models accelerate code generation and vulnerability detection, the notion of perfectly secure systems becomes harder to justify. 

Better tooling enables improved software but simultaneously speeds up bug discovery. This reality makes Ethereum’s upgrade capability increasingly valuable rather than a weakness.

The network also avoids direct competition with AI infrastructure for power and capital resources. This separation matters as artificial intelligence spending intensifies globally. 

Proof-of-stake consensus eliminates the energy competition that proof-of-work systems face against data centers. The structural advantage should compound over time as AI deployment accelerates.

Valente emphasized that Ethereum’s economics remain sustainable despite historically low transaction fees. 

The platform has yet to implement native rollup structures that could boost activity. Should stablecoins, tokenized assets, and autonomous payments scale meaningfully, fee burning could increase substantially. 

This scenario might push the network back into deflationary territory, creating what Valente describes as “a pretty unique macro setup” among digital assets.

World Liberty Financial and Spacecoin have announced a strategic partnership and token swap aimed at merging decentralized finance with satellite-based internet infrastructure.

More than half of the top US banks have either started offering or announced plans to offer Bitcoin-related services such as trading or custody, says Bitcoin financial services firm River.

In an X post on Monday, River shared a list of the top 25 institutions operating in the US, saying, “60% of the top US banks are into Bitcoin.”

On Saturday, crypto exchange Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said that a key takeaway from his time at the Davos World Economic Forum in Switzerland, which was held from Jan. 19 until Jan. 23, was that banking CEOs are becoming friendlier toward crypto.

Out of the unnamed banking CEOs he met, Armstrong said, “most of them are actually very pro crypto and are leaning into it as an opportunity, some aren't quite there yet. One CEO of a top 10 global bank told me crypto is their number one priority, and they view it as existential.”

Source: River Some US banks were previously accused of being anti-crypto and allegedly complicit in actions such as the so-called Operation Chokepoint 2.0, a government effort to debank crypto companies.

Three out of the Big Four are on the listThe latest addition to River’s list, Swiss banking giant UBS, which also operates in the US, is reportedly exploring opening up Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) trading to its wealthiest clients, Bloomberg reported on Friday.

Among the “Big Four” US banks, JPMorgan Chase has announced it’s considering adding crypto trading, Wells Fargo offers services like Bitcoin-backed loans to institutional clients, and Citigroup is exploring institutional crypto custody services.

Combined, these three banks hold over $7.3 trillion in assets, according to Forbes.

However, banks are still not fully on board with all aspects of crypto. They have been some of the loudest critics of yield-bearing stablecoins, fearing they could pose significant risks to the financial system.

Ten big banks still on the sidelinesBank of America, the other member of the Big Four group of US financial institutions, and the second-largest US bank overall, has yet to announce any plans for Bitcoin services, according to River.

Forbes estimates its assets are over $2.67 trillion. While the next two largest banks on the Forbes list have yet to reveal any interest in Bitcoin services, Capital One has $694 billion in assets, and Truist Bank holds $536 billion.

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Asia’s crypto ETF market remains developing rather than mature, despite early progress.

Hong Kong leads the region, launching Asia’s first spot for Bitcoin [BTC] and Ethereum [ETH] ETFs in 2024.

By the end of Q3 2025, AUM had reached roughly $920 million before moderating to about $340 million in spot BTC ETFs in January 2026.

This showed that growth is stronger in percentage terms, yet scale remains limited.

Meanwhile, the monetary authorities of Singapore, Japan, and South Korea remain cautious.

As a result, Asia competes conceptually but not yet structurally, positioning itself as an emerging, policy-driven follower rather than a global ETF leader.

Japan lags materially. The Financial Services Agency is targeting spot Bitcoin ETFs no earlier than 2028, with legislation planned for 2026 to reclassify crypto as “specified assets,” emphasizing custody and investor protection.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs: The global liquidity benchmark U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs decisively outperform their Asian counterparts in scale, liquidity, and market influence.

As of late January 2026, the United States market holds roughly $118-120 billion AUM and over 611,000 BTC, while Hong Kong remains constrained near $250-340 million.

Source: CoinGlass

This disparity reflects faster U.S. regulatory execution, deeper capital pools, and highly efficient creation-redemption systems.

As a result, issuers such as BlackRock and Fidelity dominate flows, supported by authorized participants that convert ETF demand directly into spot BTC buying or selling.

Source: CoinGlass

As a result, U.S. ETF inflows often reinforce bullish momentum, while sharp outflows amplify downside moves, shaping sentiment and price discovery across crypto markets.

Asia’s ETFs largely track price passively, whereas U.S. products actively transmit macro signals, institutional positioning, and risk sentiment into Bitcoin’s short-term movements.

This dynamic cements U.S. ETFs as the primary drivers of global crypto liquidity and market psychology.

ETF flows, macro risk, and short-term volatility Over the weekend, Bitcoin dipped toward the $86,500–$87,000 zone, while gold and silver rallied to new highs above $5,000/oz and $100–110/oz.

This divergence underscored risk-on versus safe-haven dynamics amid rising macro uncertainty. The Bitcoin pullback reflected ETF-related fragility layered on broader risk-off forces, not an isolated ETF shock.

Source: X

However, yen strength, U.S. shutdown risks, and defensive positioning remained the primary drivers. ETFs amplified volatility but did not initiate it.

Globally, U.S. ETFs dominate activity, while Hong Kong products stay largely inactive.

All in all, U.S. ETFs dictate global crypto liquidity and sentiment, while Asia remains policy-constrained and macro forces continue to dominate short-term market direction.

Moreover, macro forces ultimately determine the direction of short-term cryptocurrency.

Final Thoughts U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs now anchor global crypto liquidity, while Asia’s ETF market remains fragmented, cautious, and structurally underdeveloped. ETF flows increasingly amplify Bitcoin’s short-term volatility, yet macro forces, not regional ETF activity, continue to dictate market direction.

Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has disclosed a substantial expansion of its gold holdings, underscoring a growing shift toward hard‑asset backing amid uncertainty across crypto and traditional financial markets. 

Tether Expands Gold‑Backed Stablecoin Reserves Gold crossed the $5,000 per ounce threshold for the first time on Monday, a milestone that market observers had not previously seen. Prices briefly climbed to around $5,110 per ounce as safe‑haven demand accelerated. 

Tether revealed that it significantly increased its gold exposure during the fourth quarter of 2025. The company disclosed that gold‑backed stablecoins (XAU₮) experienced rapid growth throughout the year, with total market capitalization rising from roughly $1.3 billion to more than $4 billion. 

According to Tether’s attestation report, this expansion was fueled by record‑high gold prices, rising geopolitical fragmentation, and growing demand from both institutional investors and crypto‑native users for fully on‑chain safe‑haven assets.

Within the gold‑backed stablecoin sector, Tether Gold emerged as the dominant issuer, accounting for approximately 60% of the total supply in circulation. 

By the end of the fourth quarter, total physical gold reserves stood at 520,089.350 fine troy ounces. Each token is backed on a one‑to‑one basis by a fine troy ounce of physical gold. At current prices, the total market value of these holdings reached approximately $2.25 billion. 

Crypto Giant Ranks Among Top 30 Global Gold Holders Tether confirmed that all gold reserves are securely stored in Switzerland and comply fully with the London Good Delivery standards established by the London Bullion Market Association, a key benchmark for institutional gold custody.

The scale of Tether’s accumulation has also positioned the company among major global gold holders. Based on data from the International Monetary Fund and a Jefferies report published in late 2025, Tether now ranks within the top 30 gold holders worldwide. 

Its holdings surpass those of several countries, including Greece, Qatar, and Australia. During the fourth quarter of 2025 alone, Tether Gold Investments added roughly 27 metric tons of gold to its exposure. 

Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, said the company’s growing role in gold markets carries significant responsibility. He emphasized that Tether Gold is designed to bring clarity and verifiability at a time when confidence in traditional monetary systems is being tested. 

Ardoino noted that each XAU₮ token represents vaulted physical gold that can be independently verified on‑chain, adding that the product’s rapid growth reflects rising expectations for tokenized assets to meet the same standards as sovereign and institutional reserves.

The 1-D chart shows the total crypto market cap valuation at $2.9 trillion as of Monday. Source: TOTAL on TradingView.com Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com