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If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Qualcomm (QCOM - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.

This chipmaker has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 1.65%.

For the last reported quarter, Qualcomm came out with earnings of $2.77 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.7 per share, representing a surprise of 2.59%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $2.83 per share and it actually produced earnings of $2.85 per share, delivering a surprise of 0.71%.

Price and EPS Surprise

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Qualcomm. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Qualcomm currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.43%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Emcor Group (EME - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry.

This construction and maintenance company has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 18.35%.

For the last reported quarter, Emcor Group came out with earnings of $6.72 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.68 per share, representing a surprise of 18.31%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $4.57 per share and it actually produced earnings of $5.41 per share, delivering a surprise of 18.38%.

Price and EPS Surprise

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Emcor Group. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Emcor Group currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.20%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner.

When the Earnings ESP comes up negative, investors should note that this will reduce the predictive power of the metric. But, a negative value is not indicative of a stock's earnings miss.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Key Takeaways AppLovin has jumped 140% in six months, outpacing major digital ad rivals and industry gains.Axon 2 has reignited mobile ad growth, expanding AppLovin's MAX publisher base and market reach.Q2 2025 revenues rose 77% and EBITDA 99%, with analysts projecting 103% earnings growth in 2025.
AppLovin Corporation (APP - Free Report) has surged 140% over the past six months, outpacing the broader industry’s modest 66% rally and major digital ad rivals like Alphabet (GOOGL - Free Report) and Meta Platforms (META - Free Report) , which have gained 56% and 37%, respectively.

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With digital advertising giants gaining momentum, investor sentiment toward ad tech is turning increasingly bullish. The key question now: does AppLovin still present an attractive entry point for investors, or is the stock already running hot?

Axon 2: Powering AppLovin’s AI AdvantageAppLovin has solidified its leadership in mobile advertising, powered by its next-gen AI engine, Axon 2, which launched in the second quarter of 2023. Since its debut, Axon 2 has radically enhanced AppLovin’s ad performance, helping to quadruple advertising spend on its platform.

This explosive growth has led to an estimated $10 billion annual run rate in ad spend from gaming clients, pushing APP into the upper echelon of global ad tech firms by valuation.

Axon 2’s importance goes far beyond mere optimization. In a post-Identifier for Advertisers environment that disrupted mobile user acquisition strategies, Axon 2 served as a critical catalyst for recovery. While Western mobile gaming experienced stagnation in 2022, Axon 2 reignited ad-driven momentum. Though in-app purchases are seeing modest, mid-single-digit growth, AppLovin’s MAX publisher base is expanding at a significantly faster rate, underscoring Axon 2’s strategic advantage.

Google, Microsoft (MSFT - Free Report) and Salesforce (CRM - Free Report) are rapidly advancing generative AI. Microsoft integrates AI in Office via Copilot and expands Azure’s AI. Google embeds AI in Workspace and enhances Vertex AI. Salesforce incorporates AI across its CRM, especially through Einstein Copilot and Data Cloud. Microsoft is also focusing on AI governance, while Google is strengthening AI security. Salesforce further refines dynamic customer experiences.

While these giants focus on enterprise productivity and CRM, Applovintakes a different route, using AI to drive direct monetization in mobile advertising.

Explosive Financial Momentum: Revenues and Profitability on the RiseAppLovin’s financial performance has matched its technological breakthroughs. In the second quarter of 2025, revenues increased 77% year over year, reflecting strong market demand. Adjusted EBITDA jumped 99% year over year, showcasing improved operational efficiency. Net income skyrocketed 156% from the prior year, demonstrating APP’s ability to translate revenue growth into significant profitability. For the full year 2024, revenues climbed 43% year over year, while adjusted EBITDA surged 81%, underscoring AppLovin’s ability to seize market opportunities while maintaining efficiency.

Analyst Projections Signal Continued Growth AheadAnalyst expectations reflect continued optimism. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2025 earnings is $2.36 per share, representing an 89% increase from the year-ago period. Revenue for the same quarter is expected to reach $1.34 billion, indicating 12% year-over-year growth. Looking further ahead, full-year 2025 earnings are projected to increase 103%, with 2026 earnings expected to rise an additional 55%. Revenues are also expected to increase 18% in 2025 and 32.5% in 2026. These projections underscore confidence in the company’s monetization engine and its ability to deliver strong earnings amid digital ad market expansion.

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AppLovin Remains a BuyAppLovin's rally is not merely hype; it is rooted in tangible performance, cutting-edge technology, and an expanding advertiser base. The success of Axon 2, coupled with soaring financial metrics and bullish analyst forecasts, supports a bullish outlook. While broader tech firms are steering AI toward enterprise productivity, AppLovin is capitalizing on AI’s power to drive direct, scalable monetization in mobile advertising, a strategy that is paying off. AppLovin remains a strong buy for investors seeking exposure to high-growth AI-powered tech with proven execution.

APP currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Boeing Co (NYSE:BA, ETR:BCO) announced on Tuesday that it delivered 55 aircraft to customers in September, as the company is set to record its best year since 2018.  

The company delivered 40 of the 737 Maxes during the month to customers including Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, China Southern and leasing firm AerCap. 

Ryanair, the European discount carrier, received 10 of the 737 Max planes delivered in September.  

Boeing has delivered 440 aircraft in the first nine months of 2025, compared with 568 in the same period of 2018.  

Last month, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company expects to produce 42 of the 737 Max planes per month by the end of the year. 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has capped the company’s 737 Max production at 38 a month following two deadly crashes of the aircraft, including the blowout of a door plug on a flight in January 2024. 

Ortberg expressed his optimism of the approval process with the FAA to an audience at a Morgan Stanley investor conference in September.  

Boeing’s main competitor, Airbus, has reported 507 deliveries to customers so far in 2025. 

Boeing shares added 0.5% at $216.70 in midday trading on Tuesday.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCRX) M&A Call October 14, 2025 8:00 AM EDT

Company Participants

Nick Wilder
Jon Stonehouse - CEO & Executive Director
Charles Gayer - President & Chief Commercial Officer
Babar Ghias - CFO & Head of Corporate Development

Conference Call Participants

Stacy Ku - TD Cowen, Research Division
Laura Chico - Wedbush Securities Inc., Research Division
Steven Seedhouse - Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Research Division
Brian Abrahams - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division
Jonathan Wolleben - Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Research Division
Huidong Wang - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Maurice Raycroft - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
John Todaro - Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division
Jessica Fye - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Good day, and welcome to the BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note this event is being recorded.

I would now like to turn the conference over to Nick Wilder with BioCryst. Please go ahead.

Nick Wilder

Good morning, and welcome to BioCryst's conference call to discuss its proposed acquisition of Astria Therapeutics. Participating with me today are CEO, Jon Stonehouse; President and Chief Commercial Officer, Charlie Gayer; and Chief Financial Officer, Babar Ghias.

A press release and slide presentation about today's news are available on our Investor Relations website. Today's conference call will contain forward-looking statements, including statements related to the proposed transaction, including financial estimates and statements as to the expected timing, completion and effects of the transaction. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied in this presentation.

For additional information, including a detailed discussion of these risks, please refer to Slides 2 and 3 of the presentation.

I'd now like to turn the call over to Jon Stonehouse.

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Super Group (SGHC - Free Report) Limited (SGHC - Free Report) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company.

The upward trend in estimate revisions for this company reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- has this insight at its core.

The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.

For Super Group (SGHC - Free Report) Limited, there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year.

The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Current-Quarter Estimate RevisionsFor the current quarter, the company is expected to earn $0.14 per share, which is a change of +55.6% from the year-ago reported number.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Super Group (SGHC - Free Report) has increased 50% over the last 30 days, as one estimate has gone higher compared to no negative revisions.

Current-Year Estimate RevisionsFor the full year, the earnings estimate of $0.46 per share represents a change of +35.3% from the year-ago number.

In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for Super Group (SGHC - Free Report) . Over the past month, one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revisions, helping the consensus estimate increase 27.78%.

Favorable Zacks RankOur research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.

Bottom LineWhile strong estimate revisions for Super Group (SGHC - Free Report) have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 6.5% higher over the past four weeks, further upside may still be left in the stock. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.

Key Takeaways
Broadcom shares lost ground in early trading Tuesday, giving back a portion of the big gains posted yesterday following news that the chip giant had forged a deal with ChatGPT maker OpenAI.Buying in the stock accelerated yesterday on the highest trading volume in over a month, a move that coincided with the relative strength index reclaiming the 50 threshold to signal a return of bullish price momentum.Investors should watch key overhead areas on Broadcom's chart around $374 and $415, while also monitoring important support levels near $324 and $291.

Broadcom (AVGO) shares dropped Tuesday morning, giving back a portion of the big gains posted yesterday following news that the chip giant had forged a deal with ChatGPT maker OpenAI.

The company said it would collaborate with OpenAI on the development of artificial intelligence accelerator and network systems for delivery from 2026 to 2029. The announcement comes just a week after rival Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) inked a deal with the San Francisco-based AI start-up.

Broadcom shares were down nearly 4% at around $343 in recent trading, tracking a broader move lower for U.S. equities, after surging 10% on Monday. Investors have bid up the stock, which has risen about 50% since the start of the year, amid surging demand for custom AI chips as enterprises build out their AI capacity.

Below, we take a closer look at Broadcom’s chart and use technical analysis to identify key price levels worth watching out for.

Buying Momentum Has Accelerated
After hitting their all-time high last month, Broadcom shares retraced toward the 50-day moving average (MA) before attracting buying interest near the respected indicator.

Buying in the stock accelerated yesterday on the highest trading volume in over a month, a move that also coincided with the relative strength index (RSI) reclaiming the 50 threshold to signal a return of bullish price momentum.

Let’s point out two key overhead areas to watch on Broadcom’s chart and also identify important support levels worth monitoring during profit-taking episodes.

Key Overhead Areas to Watch
Buying from current levels could initially see a move up to around $374. Tactical traders who have bought the recent pullback may look to lock in profits in this location near the stock’s record high, especially if the RSI simultaneously moves into overbought territory.

If the shares enter price discovery mode, investors can forecast a possible overhead target to watch by using bars pattern analysis, a technique that analyzes prior price action to project future directional movements.

When applying the analysis to Broadcom’s chart, we take the uptrend from late August to early September and reposition it from last month’s low. This forecasts a bullish target of around $415, implying 16% upside from Monday’s closing price. We selected this prior move as it followed an earlier dip to the 50-day-MA in August, providing clues as to how a new trend higher from the indicator may take shape if price action rhymes.

Important Support Levels Worth Monitoring
The first support level worth monitoring sits around $324. This area on the chart could attract buying interest near the September and October lows, which currently closely align with the rising 50-day MA.

Finally, selling below this important level could spark a more significant drop to the $291 level. Investors could look to accumulate Broadcom shares in this region near a trendline that connects a range of corresponding trading activity on the chart between July and September.

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HARTSVILLE, S.C., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has declared a $0.53 per share quarterly common stock dividend. This dividend will be paid on December 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 10, 2025.

According to Howard Coker, President and Chief Executive Officer, this is the 402nd consecutive quarter and 100th year dating back to 1925, that Sonoco has paid dividends to shareholders, and is the 42nd consecutive year the Company has increased its annualized dividend. Based on the closing price of Sonoco’s common stock on October 13, 2025, the Company’s dividend provides approximately a 5.35% yield, which is more than double the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index.

About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 23,400 employees working in 285 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life.,® we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. In 2025, Sonoco was named one of America’s Most Admired and Responsible Companies by Newsweek and by USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders. For more information on the Company, visit our website at www.sonoco.com

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Key Takeaways Zacks pegs WBD's third-quarter 2025 Studios revenue at $3.16B and Streaming at $2.74B, both up year over year.The separation into Warner Bros and Discovery Global aims to sharpen focus but may pressure near-term results.WBD's 67.7% rally and discounted valuation reflect progress in execution amid restructuring and competition.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD - Free Report) has experienced a remarkable 67.7% surge year to date, outperforming the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry and the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector, which have advanced 30.4% and 4.7%, respectively. The rally reflects improving investor sentiment driven by stronger content monetisation, steady progress in debt reduction and better operating efficiency. However, despite this momentum, sentiment remains cautious given ongoing restructuring and competitive pressures. Investors may prefer to hold their positions rather than add exposure while awaiting clearer catalysts and more attractive entry points ahead.

Year-to-Date Performance
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Streaming and Studios Show Strong MomentumWBD’s growth strategy remains firmly anchored in its two core engines — Studios and Streaming — which together form the foundation of its long-term content monetisation model. Within Studios, WBD has rebuilt the production slate around quality, scale and efficiency, aligning creative and commercial teams to improve global coordination and profitability.

The division continues to benefit from a mix of established franchises and original IP, including Superman, Harry Potter, The Pitt, Sinners and A Minecraft Movie, complemented by an expanding pipeline that features Joker: Folie à Deux, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, The Batman: Part II and The Conjuring: Last Rites, alongside new projects from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation. This deliberate shift toward fewer, higher-impact releases is designed to deliver more consistent returns across theatrical, licensing and downstream streaming windows.

The streaming business continues to evolve toward sustainable profitability. HBO Max is transitioning from subscriber-led growth to a profit-oriented model driven by advertising, pricing optimisation and geographic expansion. Ad-supported tiers, renewed U.S. distribution agreements and upcoming launches across Germany, Italy and the U.K. are expected to support margin improvement. The platform continues to benefit from its deep content synergy with Warner Bros. Studios, with series such as The Last of Us, The White Lotus, Abbott Elementary, Dune: Prophecy, Peacemaker and The Penguin reinforcing its premium positioning.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WBD’s third-quarter 2025 streaming revenues is pegged at $2.74 billion, up 4.1% year over year, while the consensus mark for studios' revenues is pegged at $3.16 billion, indicating a 17.8% year-over-year increase. These projections highlight WBD’s improving execution across content production and platform monetisation, underscoring steady progress across its core growth drivers.

Separation Uncertainty Creates Near-Term Volatility RiskThe planned separation of Warner Bros. Discovery into two independent entities — Warner Bros. (Studios and Streaming) and Discovery Global (Linear Networks) — remains a major strategic step but introduces near-term uncertainty. The restructuring is designed to unlock value through clearer capital allocation and operational focus, though execution complexity could pressure near-term earnings.

In the second quarter, WBD completed tender offers and consent solicitations, retiring $17.7 billion of bonds and reducing gross debt by $2.7 billion, a meaningful step in deleveraging. However, the bridge-loan facility used during this process carries higher interest costs, adding roughly $80 million in quarterly expenses. Ongoing restructuring and transaction-related costs are expected to weigh on free cash flow until the separation is complete.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WBD’s third-quarter 2025 loss is pegged at 5 cents per share, improving by 3 cents over the past 30 days but still below the prior-year profit of 5 cents per share. The revision trend signals gradual recovery, yet near-term volatility is likely to persist until post-split earnings visibility improves.

Competitive Pressures Limit Premium Valuation PotentialWarner Bros. Discovery operates in one of the most competitive segments of the media landscape, where scale and diversified monetisation drive valuation. Netflix (NFLX - Free Report) dominates global streaming with more than 280 million subscribers, leveraging its international reach and advertising tier to sustain profitability. Netflix’s early-mover advantage and strong local-content pipeline have made it the benchmark for digital media efficiency. Disney (DIS - Free Report) remains equally formidable, monetising its franchises across theatrical, streaming and experiences to create high-value synergies. Disney continues to benefit from its integrated ecosystem linking Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, which drives recurring engagement and cross-promotion. Amazon (AMZN - Free Report) , through Prime Video, competes on a different axis, embedding content within its broader membership ecosystem. Amazon’s deep pockets, advertising network and exclusive sports rights strengthen retention and brand visibility, while Prime Video’s global expansion underscores its long-term ambition.

Amid this competitive backdrop, WBD trades at a forward 12-month price-to-sales multiple of 1.17X, well below the Zacks subindustry and sector averages of 4.9X and 2.13X, respectively. In comparison, Netflix, Disney and Amazon trade at 10.43X, 1.96X and 3.06X, respectively, reflecting how peers command premium valuations supported by stronger earnings visibility and more diversified business models. Despite the sharp year-to-date increase in its share price, WBD’s discount reflects investor caution surrounding its ongoing separation, elevated financing costs and uneven free-cash-flow patterns, which continue to limit near-term multiple expansion and justify a hold stance until clearer catalysts emerge.

WBD’s Valuation
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ConclusionWBD’s improving execution across studios and streaming, along with progress in deleveraging, underpins its long-term recovery potential. Yet, persistent competition and limited earnings visibility continue to weigh on sentiment. The stock trades at a meaningful discount to peers and the industry average, offering value but little near-term catalyst for re-rating. Until separation-related uncertainty clears and cash-flow trends stabilise, holding existing positions appears the most balanced approach.

WBD currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Key Takeaways Alibaba's quick commerce segment grew 12% year over year, led by Taobao Instant Commerce.Heavy spending drove a 14% drop in adjusted EBITDA and negative free cash flow for Alibaba.Alibaba aims to build scale and efficiency through Ele.me integration and supply chain leverage.
Alibaba's (BABA - Free Report) aggressive bet on quick commerce is emerging as one of its most ambitious initiatives. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the segment delivered 12% year-over-year revenue growth, fueled by the success of Taobao Instant Commerce, which is rapidly reshaping the company’s e-commerce ecosystem. The platform has boosted user engagement, with average daily orders surpassing 80 million and monthly active consumers nearing 300 million, helping lift Taobao’s MAUs by 25%. These gains highlight Alibaba’s success in capturing demand within China’s fast-growing instant retail market.

This expansion, however, has strained profitability. Adjusted EBITDA declined 14% year over year, while free cash flow turned negative, reflecting the heavy capital demands of scaling instant delivery, fulfillment networks and merchant subsidies amid price wars with Meituan and JD.com.

Looking ahead, Alibaba views this spending as a strategic land grab designed to secure early market dominance. By integrating Ele.me’s on-demand delivery network and leveraging its vast supply chain, the company aims to build operational density that can reduce per-order logistics costs over time. With China’s high population density and strong consumer appetite for convenience, Alibaba is well-positioned to transform quick commerce into a profitable, high-frequency consumption model integrated across its platforms.

A 30 trillion RMB addressable market and the consensus estimate of 5% revenue growth in fiscal 2026 and 12% in fiscal 2027 support a strategic path toward long-term profitability and retail dominance.

Alibaba’s Race Against Quick Commerce ChallengersJD.com (JD - Free Report) is Alibaba’s closest rival in China’s instant retail race. JD.com is rapidly scaling its JD NOW service, partnering with local stores to deliver goods in as little as nine minutes. Leveraging its tightly controlled supply chain and advanced logistics network, JD.com ensures faster, more reliable fulfillment than competitors. However, its heavy investment in instant delivery and subsidies to match Alibaba’s spending spree could pressure margins, intensifying the competition for dominance in China’s quick commerce market.

PDD Holdings (PDD - Free Report) is emerging as a formidable challenger to Alibaba through its ultra-low-cost, asset-light model. PDD Holdings leverages Pinduoduo and Temu to drive massive user engagement and rapid scalability without heavy logistics investment. By prioritizing affordability, social commerce and efficiency, PDD Holdings challenges Alibaba’s capital-heavy model, giving it a strategic edge in global quick commerce and positioning it as a powerful rival in value-driven e-commerce markets.

BABA’s Share Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesBABA shares have surged 96.7% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Internet – Commerce industry and the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector’s growth of 5.1% and 3.3%, respectively.

BABA’s YTD Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, BABA stock is currently trading at a forward 12-month Price/Earnings ratio of 18.11X compared with the industry’s 23.14X. BABA has a Value Score of C.

BABA’s Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $6.97 per share, down 9.7% over the past 30 days, implying a 22.64% year-over-year decline.

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Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT, ETR:WMT) has announced a new partnership with OpenAI to create AI-first shopping experiences, enabling customers and Sam’s Club members to shop directly through ChatGPT using an Instant Checkout feature.

Under the partnership, shoppers will be able to browse Walmart’s product assortment and complete purchases within the ChatGPT interface.

The AI-driven system, described by Walmart as “agentic commerce,” is intended to anticipate customer needs, helping plan meals, restock essentials, and discover products with minimal manual search.

“This is about moving eCommerce shopping from static search bars to dynamic, proactive AI experiences,” Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said in a statement.

“We are running toward a more enjoyable and convenient future with Sparky and through partnerships including this important step with OpenAI.”

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the collaboration aims to make everyday shopping simpler.

“It’s just one way AI will help people every day under our work together,” Altman said.

No specific launch date for the Walmart-ChatGPT integration has been provided, but the company indicated the feature will be available soon.

Walmart highlighted that it has already incorporated AI across its operations, including enhancing product catalogs, accelerating customer service response times, and optimizing internal production processes.

Employees are also being provided access to AI tools and training, including ChatGPT Enterprise and OpenAI certifications.

Shares of Walmart traded higher on the update, adding 3.4% at about $106.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Savara (SVRA) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Savara Inc. (“Savara” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SVRA) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Savara securities between March 7, 2024 and May 23, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).Investors have until November 7, 2025 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Allegation Details:

According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants failed to disclose that: (i) the MOLBREEVI Biologics License Application ("BLA") lacked sufficient information regarding MOLBREEVI's chemistry, manufacturing, and/or controls; (ii) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the MOLBREEVI BLA in its current form; (iii) the foregoing made it unlikely that Savara would complete its submission of the MOLBREEVI BLA within the timeframe it had represented to investors; and (iv) the delay in MOLBREEVI's regulatory approval increased the likelihood that the Company would need to raise additional capital.Plaintiff alleges that on May 27, 2025, Savara issued a press release "announc[ing] that the Company received [a refusal to file ("RTF")] letter from the FDA for the [MOLBREEVI BLA] as a therapy to treat patients with [aPap]." Specifically, Savara revealed that "[u]pon preliminary review, the FDA determined that the [MOLBREEVI BLA] was not sufficiently complete to permit substantive review and requested additional data related to Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC)." On this news, Savara's stock price fell $0.90 per share, or 31.69%, to close at $1.94 per share on May 27, 2025. Next Steps:

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Savara shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore by email at [email protected], telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you. About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.:

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FB Financial Corporation (NYSE:FBK) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 14, 2025 9:00 AM EDT

Company Participants

Christopher Holmes - President, CEO & Director
Michael Mettee - COO & CFO

Conference Call Participants

Catherine Mealor - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division
Brett Rabatin - Hovde Group, LLC, Research Division
Russell Elliott Gunther - Stephens Inc., Research Division
David Rochester - Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Research Division
Stephen Scouten - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division
Stephen Moss - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division
Christopher Marinac - Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Good morning, and welcome to FB Financial Corporation's Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. Hosting the call today from FB Financial are Chris Holmes, President and Chief Executive Officer; and Michael Mettee, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Please note FB Financial's earnings release, supplemental financial information and this morning's presentation are available on the Investor Relations page of the company's website at www.firstbankonline.com and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. Today's call is being recorded and will be available for replay on FB Financial's website approximately an hour after the conclusion of the call. [Operator Instructions]

During the presentation, FB Financial may make comments, which constitute forward-looking statements under the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and performance or achievements of FB Financial to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Many of such factors are beyond FB Financial's ability to control or predict, and listeners are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. A more detailed description of these and other risks that may cause actual results to materially differ from expectations is contained in

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October 14, 2025 12:18 PM EDT | Source: MineralRite Corporation
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 14, 2025) - MineralRite Corporation (OTCID: RITE) ("RITE" or the "Company"), a Texas-based resource development company focused on mineral recovery and strategic asset monetization, today released its quarterly shareholder update outlining progress across multiple operational and capital-market initiatives.

Skull Valley Project
The Arizona State Land Department recently requested minor adjustments to RITE's Mine Operating Plan for its Skull Valley lease. RITE is completing those revisions, after which the lease renewal process is expected to conclude - enabling the Company to advance the next phase of preparatory operations leading toward the eventual recovery of values from the mine tailings.

Form 10 and Regulatory Progress
RITE has completed three rounds of responses to SEC Staff comments on its Form 10 registration statement and is preparing its response to a fourth SEC comment letter. The filing remains effective, and RITE continues as a fully reporting company. During the current federal government shutdown, SEC review activity is temporarily paused until offices reopen.

Share Reclamation and Capital Structure
Following the Company's February 6, 2025 announcement of share-reclamation initiatives, RITE reports that an additional 296 million shares are in the legal process of being returned to treasury, reducing potential dilution and enhancing shareholder value.

Capital Formation and Management Commitment
RITE's consultants - many of whom form part of the management team - continue to demonstrate long-term confidence through direct share purchases made under investment-rights provisions of their consulting agreements. This structure aligns management's financial interests with those of shareholders.

Regulation D Offering
The Company's Rule 506(c) Regulation D offering of Series D Convertible Preferred Shares has been fully subscribed. Remaining shares were acquired by entities controlled by RITE's advisory team, who also hold the Company's Series C preferred shares, and are subject to Rule 144 holding-period restrictions and trading-volume limitations. Even upon conversion, restrictions remain in place for all series of convertible preferred shares and the common shares into which they convert.

"We are extremely pleased that RITE's Regulation D offering was subscribed primarily by long-term, 'strong-hand' investors-insiders who are actively engaged in shaping the Company's strategic direction and who have willingly accepted resale restrictions as a reflection of their confidence in RITE's future," said James Burgauer, President of MineralRite Corporation. "Their continued commitment underscores the alignment between management and shareholders as we execute our long-term growth strategy."

Rule 15c2-11 and Market Status
With the Reg D offering complete, RITE understands that the final step toward the Company's Rule 15c2-11 application with FINRA is to achieve a "no-comment" status with the SEC. At that point in time, the Company expects that the long-standing "unsolicited quotes only" restriction on RITE common stock may be lifted.

Penny Stock Exempt Designation
On September 2, 2025, RITE's securities were designated Penny Stock Exempt by OTC Markets, eliminating certain trading restrictions and improving liquidity. The Company qualified based on its $432 million in previously processed mine tailings classified as chattel (personal property) and its sustained operations exceeding three years.

Regulation A Offering
RITE continues to receive inquiries from several investor groups interested in funding a Regulation A or similar equity financing. While management remains open to pursuing such funding in the future, it is presently focused on strengthening market value and limiting dilution. The Company believes that waiting until RITE's share price more accurately reflects the intrinsic value of its assets and strategic opportunities will enable any future Regulation A offering to be conducted on terms that are more favorable to existing shareholders. Management will continue to evaluate market conditions and capital needs before determining the appropriate timing and structure of any such offering.

Strategic Joint Venture and Future Initiatives
RITE continues to advance discussions with the U.S. affiliate of an international mining and resource-development group under a previously executed Letter of Intent. The contemplated joint venture is expected to lead operations at RITE's Skull Valley site in Arizona while also expanding into select urban-mining and precious-metal recovery initiatives.

Management Statement
"The RITE management team appreciates the continued patience and confidence of our shareholders," said James Burgauer, President of MineralRite. "While we may not issue frequent updates, every project remains active-quietly but steadily-until completion. Our focus is on transparency, disciplined execution, and building long-term value for all stakeholders."

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About MineralRite Corporation
MineralRite Corporation is a resource development company engaged in the recovery and monetization of mineral assets and related operations. The Company's strategy is focused on creating long-term value for its shareholders through sustainable development, innovative processing technologies, and disciplined financial management.

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Forward Looking Statements Certain information set forth in this presentation contains "forward-looking information", including "future-oriented financial information" and "financial outlook", under applicable securities laws (collectively referred to herein as forward-looking statements). Except for statements of historical fact, the information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements and includes, but is not limited to, the (i) projected financial performance of the Company; (ii) completion of, and the use of proceeds from, the sale of the shares being offered hereunder; (iii) the expected development of the Company's business, projects, and joint ventures; (iv) execution of the Company's vision and growth strategy, including with respect to future M&A activity and global growth; (v) sources and availability of third-party financing for the Company's projects; (vi) completion of the Company's projects that are currently underway, in development or otherwise under consideration; (vi) renewal of the Company's current customer, supplier and other material agreements; and (vii) future liquidity, working capital, and capital requirements. Forward-looking statements are provided to allow potential investors the opportunity to understand management's beliefs and opinions in respect of the future so that they may use such beliefs and opinions as one factor in evaluating an investment.

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Although forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, 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. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Fly-E (FLYE)To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Fly-E between July 15, 2025, to August 14, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore directly at (212) 355-4648.

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What’s Happening:

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Fly-E Group, Inc. (“Fly-E” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:FLYE) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Fly-E securities between July 15, 2025, to August 14, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).Investors have until November 7, 2025 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Allegation Details:

According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to the Company's projected revenue outlook and anticipated sales. In truth, Fly-E's optimistic revenue goals and demand for its EV products and services fell short of reality; defendants continually praised Fly-E's brand reputation in the industry, cost reductions and favorable pricing from suppliers as a key component for Fly-E's ability to grow its sales network, while simultaneously minimizing risks associated with its lithium battery, supply chain changes and the regulatory environment and possible demand fluctuations for its E-Bikes and E-Scooters.
On August 14, 2025, Fly-E filed with the SEC a form NT 10-Q: Notification of inability to timely file Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The filing revealed a significant 32% decrease in Fly-E's net revenue compared to the same period in 2024. Notably, defendants stated that the primary driver for the revenue decrease was a decline of "total units sold" as customers were less inclined to purchase E-Bikes due to an "increasing number of lithium battery explosion incidents in New York". Although there was mention of sector wide lithium battery incidents in the 10-K filed on July 15, 2025, none were specific to Fly-E's lithium battery. Further, Defendants reiterated the fact that the EV industry is "subject to extensive environmental, safety and other laws and regulations, which include products safety and testing, as well as battery safety and disposal." On this news, the price of Fly-E's declined dramatically, from a closing market price of $7.76 per share on August 14, 2025, to $1.00 per share on August 15, 2025, a decline of about 87% in the span of just a single day. Next Steps:

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Fly-E shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore by email at [email protected], telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you. About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.:

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Key takeaways:

Ether price dropped 8% to $3,940 on Tuesday, triggering $115 million in long ETH liquidations.

A bull flag on the weekly chart suggests a $10,000 target, but bulls must hold $3,800 first.

Ether (ETH) was down on Tuesday, dropping more than 8% from Monday’s highs above $4,300 to trade at $3,940. Despite this correction, traders remain optimistic that the ETH price will rise higher as long as key support levels hold.

Ether wipes out $115 million in long ETH positionsEther’s bearish performance today was accompanied by significant liquidations across the crypto market.

According to data from CoinGlass, more than $650 million leveraged crypto positions have been liquidated over the last 24 hours, with $455 million representing long liquidations.

Long Ether liquidations amounted to $114.5 million, with the tally continuing at the time of publication.

ETH liquidation heatmap. Source: CoinGlassThis means that long traders were caught off guard by Ether’s drop to below $4,000. The largest single liquidation order occurred on the OKX crypto exchange involving an ETH/USD pair worth $5.5 million.

The CoinGlass liquidation heatmap showed several bands of buyer interest below the spot price, with bid orders worth over $743 million sitting between $3,670 and $3,800. This suggested that the ongoing correction might be capped at this level.

ETH liquidation heatmap. Source: CoinGlass
Is Ether’s uptrend over?Market analysts suggest that the ETH price is undergoing a technical correction to retest key support levels before resuming its uptrend.

MN Capital founder Michael van de Poppe said that Sunday’s drop saw the ETH/BTC pair plunge to 0.032, which was an “ideal zone for buys.”

“​​$ETH hit the ideal zone for buys and I think it's ready for a trend switch,” van de Poppe wrote in a Tuesday X post, adding:

“It needs a higher low and then we’re off toward new highs.”ETH/BTC daily chart. Source: Michael van de PoppeFellow analyst Daan Crypto Trades said while the 0.032 level has “held nicely,” the ETH/BTC pair needs to break above 0.041 to continue the uptrend. 

Analyzing the ETH/USD pair, Titan of Crypto said the relative strength index, or RSI, had broken out of a multi-year downtrend, suggesting a massive breakout was imminent. 

If the fractal plays out as seen in July 2020, Ether’s price could continue its uptrend with the upside target set between $8,000 and $10,300, based on Fibonacci levels.

“#ETH breakout is loading.”— Titan of Crypto (@Washigorira) October 13, 2025
Ether’s downside may be capped at $3,800, according to pseudonymous analyst Chimp of the North. 

The analyst shared a chart suggesting that the altcoin could continue its retracement to retest the $3,800  support before launching another rally toward the $5,000 and above.

As Cointelegraph reported, ETH could return to $4,500 over the next few days after the Ethereum futures markets stabilized from Friday’s crypto flash crash. 

Ether’s bull flag targets $10,000From a technical perspective, ETH price is still trading within a bull flag pattern in the weekly time frame, a bullish setup that forms after the price consolidates inside a down-sloping range following a sharp price rise.

Ether is now retesting the lower boundary of the flag, currently at $3,870, which is acting as immediate support. 

The bull flag will resolve once the price breaks above the upper trendline at $4,440, opening the path for the continuation of the uptrend toward the technical target of the bull flag at $10,050 — up 164% from the current price.

ETH/USD four-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewConversely, the RSI has dropped to 54 from 74 over the last seven weeks, suggesting that the ongoing correction may go on for longer as profit-taking continues.

A daily candlestick close below the support level at $3,800 will put Ether's price at risk of dropping first to the 20-week SMA at $3,700 and later to $3,500. 

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Bears are back in the game after a slight market bounce back, according to CoinStats.

SHIB chart by CoinStatsSHIB/USDThe rate of SHIB has gone down by almost 5% since yesterday.

Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the price of SHIB is approaching the local support of $0.00001022. If buyers cannot seize the initiative, one can expect a level breakout, followed by a further correction to the $0.000010 area.

Image by TradingViewOn the longer time frame, bulls are not ready yet to seize the initiative. 

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If the daily candle closes around the current prices or below them, the decline may continue to the $0.0000095 mark.

Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, the situation will be bearish until the price is below the mirror level of $0.00001145. The ongoing drop is the most likely scenario until the end of the month.

SHIB is trading at $0.00001034 at press time.

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How $800 hardware can sniff Bitcoin miner traffic via satellite Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 35 seconds ago · 4 min read

New research shows many GEO downlinks are unencrypted. If your pool uses Stratum V1 over satcom, passive eavesdroppers can read job templates and IDs.

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UC San Diego and the University of Maryland researchers have reported findings showing that roughly half of GEO satellite downlinks carry data without encryption.

Further, data interception can be reproduced with just $800 of consumer hardware.

Per WIRED, the team captured telco backhaul, industrial control traffic, and law-enforcement communications, and reported fixes to affected providers where possible.

UCSD’s Systems and Networking group lists the paper “Don’t Look Up” for CCS 2025 in Taipei, reinforcing that this is not a lab curiosity but a documented, peer-reviewed disclosure pipeline. The method targets legacy satellite backhaul rather than any single application layer.

Moreover, the study covered only a slice of visible satellites from San Diego, which implies a wider global surface.

Bitcoin in space – new risks from cheap hardwareFor Bitcoin miners and pools operating from remote sites, the exposure maps cleanly to one operational choice: transport security on the path that carries Stratum.

Stratum is the protocol that connects miners to pools, distributes work templates, collects shares and block candidates, directs hashpower, and determines how rewards are accounted for.

Historical deployments of Stratum V1 often run over plaintext TCP unless operators explicitly enable TLS, which means pool endpoints, miner identifiers, and job templates can traverse radio links in the clear when satcom backhaul is in play.

The Stratum V2 specification ships with authenticated encryption by default, using a Noise handshake and AEAD ciphers, which closes the passive interception angle and hardens integrity against share hijack attempts that depend on manipulation of upstream traffic.

According to the Stratum V2 security spec, operators can bridge older rigs through a translation proxy, so firmware swaps on ASICs are not required to start encrypting sessions.

This satellite finding does not implicate every “Bitcoin over space” system.

Blockstream Satellite broadcasts public Bitcoin block data as a one-way downlink, and its Satellite API supports encrypted messages from senders, which places it in a different category than GEO backhaul, which transports private control traffic.

Per Blockstream, the service exists to improve network resilience for receiving blocks in regions with poor internet access and not to carry pool credentials or miner control sessions. Blockstream’s May network update confirms ongoing operations and frequency changes, and does not change the threat model for Stratum links that miners control.

Budget pressure matters for security rollouts. Hashrate is hovering near 1.22 ZH/s, and recent miner economics put hashprice around $51 per PH per day in late September, with the forward curve in the high-forties to low-fifties into the first half of 2026.

According to Hashrate Index, the updated Q4 2025 heatmap details country shares, which helps infer where satellite backhaul is more common due to terrestrial constraints. Present revenue conditions mean operators watch operating costs closely, yet the primary expense for transport encryption is engineering time, not new hardware, which lowers friction for near-term hardening.

A simple sensitivity model frames the downside if network portions still send Stratum V1 over unencrypted satellite links.

Security modelingLet H denote total hashrate near 1,223 EH/s, and define p_sat as the share using satellite backhaul, p_geo as the share of those on GEO rather than encrypted LEO or terrestrial, and p_v1 as the share still running Stratum V1 without TLS.

At-risk hashrate equals H × p_sat × p_geo × p_v1. The ranges below illustrate order-of-magnitude exposure and the value of migration to TLS or Stratum V2.

ScenarioAssumptions (p_sat / p_geo / p_v1)EH/s at confidentiality riskLow0.5% / 30% / 20%0.37Base1% / 50% / 40%2.45High3% / 60% / 50%11.01Worst-case5% / 60% / 60%22.01The operational guidance follows directly from the protocol stack.

First, enforce TLS across all Stratum V1 endpoints and on the routers in front of them. Then, prefer Stratum V2 for new links and add an SV1→SV2 translation proxy where hardware constraints exist.

TLS 1.3 handshakes are complete in one round trip, and production measurements show low CPU and network overhead on modern systems.

The performance cost is limited in most deployments, which clears a common objection for remote sites that watch latency and utilization. According to the Stratum V2 spec, authenticated encryption protects both confidentiality and integrity of channel messages, which removes the easy win for passive eavesdroppers documented by the satellite study.

Backhaul choices matter beyond header encryption.Where operators can avoid legacy GEO, an encrypted LEO service or terrestrial path reduces interception risk, although no transport choice replaces endpoint hygiene.

When GEO remains necessary, enforce encryption at every hop, disable insecure management interfaces on satellite modems, and monitor for anomalies in share patterns and endpoint drift that could reveal interference.

The UCSD and UMD work shows that downlink interception is cheap and scalable with commodity hardware, which weakens any assumption that radio links escape attention due to physical distance from the adversary.

Providers, including T-Mobile, addressed specific findings after disclosure, which shows that remediation is practical once visibility exists.

Can this be patched?The next year will determine how quickly pools and miners normalize encrypted transport. One path is secure by default, where pools accept V1 only over TLS and promote V2 broadly. Translation proxies smooth the transition for older fleets, compressing the window for interception.

A slower path leaves a long tail of unencrypted or partially encrypted sites, creating opportunistic exposure for actors with uplink interference capabilities.

A third path resists change and banks on obscurity, which becomes harder to justify as tools from the study percolate and proof-of-concepts move from academia to hobbyist communities.

None of these trajectories requires protocol invention, only deployment choices that align with well-understood primitives.

Confusion around Blockstream Satellite can distract from the actionable fix. Pool credentials do not live in the broadcast of public block data, and its API supports encrypted payloads for user messages, which separates resilience from control-plane privacy.

The service strengthens receive-side redundancy for the Bitcoin network in regions with weak connectivity, and does not replace transport security on miner-to-pool links.

The study makes one point clear for operators who run from the edge on radio backhaul: plaintext control traffic is now trivial to observe, and encrypting Stratum is a straightforward, low-overhead fix.

The operational path is TLS for V1 today, then Stratum V2.

Noderunner riskNode operators, or “noderunners,” face a different risk profile than miners because Bitcoin nodes typically receive and relay public blockchain data rather than private credentials or payment instructions.

Running a full node does not require transmitting sensitive authentication material over a satellite link; the data exchanged, blocks, and transactions are already public by design.

However, if a node relies on GEO satellite backhaul for bidirectional internet access, the same exposure that affects any unencrypted TCP traffic applies: peers, IPs, and message metadata could be observed or spoofed if transport encryption is absent.

Using Tor, VPNs, or encrypted overlay networks like I2P minimizes this footprint.

In contrast to miners using Stratum V1, node operators are not leaking value-bearing control traffic but should still encrypt management interfaces and network tunnels to prevent deanonymization or routing interference.

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Vaulta is extending its infrastructure stack with Omnitrove, a treasury management solution that integrates directly with its ecosystem, offering native connectivity and utility for its native token.

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Vaulta announced Omnitrove, a treasury platform set to launch in early 2026, integrating 25+ blockchains, exchanges, and banks into one system.
The platform aims to modernize institutional treasury management with AI-driven forecasting, multi-party controls, and enterprise-grade compliance.
Omnitrove expands Vaulta’s Web3 Banking OS, enhancing interoperability between crypto and traditional finance systems.

According to a press release shared with crypto.news on Oct. 14, the Vaulta Foundation will launch Omnitrove, a new treasury management platform, in early 2026. The platform is designed to function as a central hub within Vaulta’s existing Web3 Banking OS, aggregating data from over 25 blockchain networks, major centralized exchanges, and traditional bank accounts.

Vaulta said Omnitrove will incorporate enterprise features such as multi-party approvals and is planned to include AI tools for real-time forecasting and capital optimization for organizations managing both fiat and crypto assets.

Vaulta’s expansion into enterprise-grade Web3 infrastructure
Vaulta’s introduction of Omnitrove marks a pivotal step in its effort to establish a full-stack operating system for digital finance. While the company’s earlier work focused on the underlying network layer, building scalable, low-cost blockchain infrastructure, Omnitrove extends that foundation into enterprise operations.

The platform’s role as a treasury hub is strategic: it positions Vaulta as a key intermediary between blockchain-based assets and traditional financial systems, where most institutional capital still resides.

“As the digital asset market surpasses $4 trillion and continues to expand, most finance teams are still managing operations through manual spreadsheets; limiting scale, visibility, and risk oversight. Omnitrove is built to change that, unifying fragmented operations and helping institutions maintain stronger financial health,” Vaulta Foundation CEO Yves La Rose said.

To achieve this unification, Omnitrove’s initial connectivity is notably broad. At launch, the platform will integrate with major blockchain networks, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and its own native Vaulta chain, alongside Layer 2 ecosystems such as Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism.

Notably, this on-chain data will be combined with information from major centralized exchanges such as Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken, as well as traditional bank accounts that are supported.

This multi-source approach is significant because it reflects the real-world composition of an institutional portfolio, which is rarely held in a single venue. The planned out-of-the-box integrations with back-office systems such as QuickBooks and NetSuite further underscore the focus on fitting into existing corporate audit trails rather than forcing finance teams into an entirely new environment.

Embedding deeper utility for the Vaulta token
The launch also deepens the utility of Vaulta’s native token, $A. Within the Omnitrove ecosystem, the token is slated to power a system of platform rebates and incentives. Organizations that stake $A can expect to reduce operational fees and unlock premium features, creating a demand-side use case tied directly to a business expense.

Vaulta is a scalable Banking Operating System acting as a gateway to the Bitcoin ecosystem and a pioneer in decentralized data management. With its high-performance architecture, low transaction costs, and customizable virtual environments, Vaulta’s broader mission has been to bridge Web3 with institutional-grade performance.