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Binance Smart Chain (BSC) has taken another decisive step in its strategy to remain one of the most cost-efficient blockchains. With its latest adjustment, BSC transaction fees have dropped to just $0.005, positioning the chain as a leading hub for low-cost, high-frequency activity in the crypto ecosystem.

Bitcoin's rally to $122K collides with the Supreme Court's review of Trump's tariff powers and control over the Fed.

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Posted: October 4, 2025

Key Takeaways
What is driving Bitcoin’s recent surge above $120K? 
Aggressive buying and increased long positions have fueled bullish sentiment and pushed BTC past the $120K milestone.

What does rising on-chain activity suggest for BTC’s outlook? 
A sharp increase in active receiving addresses signals strong demand and supports a constructive short-term outlook.

Bitcoin [BTC] has climbed back above the $120,000 milestone price level, fueled by a clear shift in market sentiment.

From the beginning of the month, aggressive buy volume has surpassed sell volume by approximately $1.8 billion, which is a sharp indicator that future traders are leaning heavily onto the long positions.

The rise in buying pressure suggests that BTC investors are staking heavily despite the latest volatility.

Source: X

Aggressive long positioning boosts confidence
Recent market order flow shows that aggressive buyers, not passive bids, are driving Bitcoin’s rebound.

In derivatives markets, a rise in taker buy volume typically indicates that traders are willing to pay higher prices to enter or expand their long positions. This behavior reflects growing confidence in a potential rally.

Bitcoin’s recent move back above $120,000, a key psychological level for both institutional and retail investors, has further reinforced bullish sentiment.

Many analysts believe that reclaiming this level could serve as a launchpad toward higher targets, especially if buying pressure continues to build.

On-chain activity points to strong demand
Upholding the bullish order-flow figures, the Number of Active Receiving Addresses on the Bitcoin network has grown sharply in the past 48 hours, as seen from the recent CryptoQuants reports.

The number of addresses receives BTC amounted to 548K at press time, a significant surge from 400K just three days ago. This increase in active addresses points to a growing participation, which is a healthy sign of overall network activity.

Source: CryptoQuant

At the same time, retail participation also appears to be picking up. Retail traders are gradually accumulating more orders at the current prices, as institutional flows continue to prevail in derivatives markets.

The alignment of retail as well as institutional demand has enhanced the current Bitcoin’s bullish short-term outlook. If the accumulation continues, the current will be more than likely to continue.

Source: CryptoQuant

What is ahead for BTC?
With buyers leading the charge and on-chain activity strengthening, Bitcoin’s near-term outlook appears bullish. A decisive close above the $120K level could pave the way for a continued rally, potentially targeting the next resistance at $125K.

However, if BTC fails to hold above $120K, short-term pullbacks or profit-taking could trigger a sharp decline, possibly retracing to fill gaps left by the recent impulsive surge.

Source: TradingView

Key NotesTether Gold (XAUt) crossed the $1 billion market cap milestone on October 1, becoming the second tokenized gold product to do so.The token's value surpassed the threshold with gold's recent rally to a new all-time high of over $3,800 per ounce.The market for tokenized gold now features a duopoly between Tether's XAUt and the NYDFS-regulated Paxos Gold (PAXG).
Tether Gold , a digital token backed by physical gold, has officially surpassed the $1 billion market capitalization mark. The milestone, reached on Oct. 1, 2025, highlights growing investor interest in tokenized real-world assets (RWA) and was largely driven by a historic rally in the price of gold, a sentiment recently echoed by Tether’s CEO.

The token’s market value grew directly because of its underlying asset. According to market data aggregator RWA.xyz, the total value of XAUt officially crossed the billion-dollar line at the start of the month. This price surge directly increased the value of the physical gold held in reserve, pushing XAUt’s total value past the threshold. With this achievement, XAUt follows its main competitor, Paxos Gold, which reached the same milestone one month earlier, on September 3.

The success of both tokens solidifies a duopoly in the digital gold space. It also points to a maturing market where investors now have two distinct, billion-dollar options for gaining exposure to gold on the blockchain. The gold backing XAUt is held separately from Tether’s general reserves, which include an additional $8.7 billion in gold bars supporting its other stablecoins, according to its Q2 2025 attestation report.

Two Billion-Dollar Tokens, Two Different Strategies

Chart showing XAUT and PAXG overlaid on a timeline | Source: app.rwa.xyz

One of the most significant distinctions is regulatory oversight. PAXG is issued by Paxos Trust Company, a U.S.-based firm regulated by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). In contrast, XAUt is issued by a Tether subsidiary licensed in El Salvador, placing it under a different international regulatory framework. This has long been a key part of Tether’s gold strategy, which operates largely outside of the stringent U.S. financial system.

Transparency and reporting also differ. Paxos provides monthly reserve reports for PAXG, which are audited by major accounting firms. Tether provides quarterly attestations for its reserves, including XAUt, conducted by BDO Italia. This reflects the different compliance standards each company adheres to. The discussion around Tether’s reserve holdings has been a consistent topic within the crypto industry.

The two tokens also appear to serve different user bases. Data from RWA.xyz shows that PAXG has a much larger base of over 74,000 holders and a higher daily trading volume of around $67 million. XAUt has a more concentrated ownership, with just over 12,000 holders and a daily volume of about $23 million. This suggests PAXG has stronger adoption among retail users, while XAUt may be favored by larger, crypto-native holders or institutions. These trends are important to watch as record-high gold prices could attract new types of investors to the space.

The two tokens also diverge on a technical level. XAUt boasts significant multi-chain flexibility and now operates on at least six blockchains, including Ethereum, Tron, TON, Arbitrum, Polygon, and Hyperliquid. In contrast, PAXG remains exclusively on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-20 token and utilizes a variable fee structure based on transaction size.

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Tether and crypto miner lender Antalpha are seeking to raise at least $200 million for a new digital asset treasury vehicle focused on tokenized gold.

New altcoin ETFs will take investors far beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

When Bitcoin (BTC 1.85%) and Ethereum (ETH 0.38%) launched, it would have been hard to believe where we are today, with a host of crypto-related products available to all kinds of investors. First, it was crypto futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Then came spot Bitcoin ETFs, followed by spot Ethereum ETFs.

More recently, we've seen a smattering of altcoin ETFs and even a couple of funds with a handful of cryptocurrencies in them. But that's just the start. Recent changes in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules mean the floodgates are about to open for a host of cryptocurrency ETFs. We can expect spot ETFs for popular altcoins like Solana (SOL -1.02%), XRP (XRP -1.73%), Cardano (ADA -1.49%), and more.

ETFs make it easier for both retail and institutional investors to get exposure to cryptocurrencies by wrapping them in familiar -- and accessible -- packaging. They also remove the headache of having to think about custody, so you don't need an account with a crypto exchange or a digital wallet to store your crypto.

Image source: Getty Images.

How to choose the right crypto ETF for you
There are a few factors to think about when choosing a crypto ETF. As we will see, fees matter. But the biggest consideration is what fits with your investment strategy -- particularly how much risk you're comfortable taking on.

1. What is in the fund?
The ETFs awaiting approval include single-crypto funds for various altcoins, as well as baskets containing a mixture of cryptocurrencies. Look at what cryptos are in the fund and how it is structured. A spot crypto ETF owns the actual cryptocurrency, whereas a futures ETF holds derivatives contracts. Some funds may hold crypto, alongside holdings in other ETFs and cash or cash equivalents.

In terms of which cryptos to consider, if you're new to cryptocurrency, start with Bitcoin and Ethereum. These are the two most established cryptocurrencies and tend to be more liquid. Bitcoin is gaining traction as a form of digital gold, while Ethereum is the engine behind many decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoin projects. In terms of ETFs, these also got SEC approval first, so you can see the funds' track records.

If you want to branch out into ETFs containing smaller cryptocurrencies, check out the whitepapers and look for projects with utility, strong leadership, and a clear plan. The attraction of smaller cryptocurrencies is the potential for higher rewards. The trouble is that the risk is also significantly elevated.

Another consideration is staking. Some cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum and Solana, use a proof-of-stake model to validate transactions and keep the network secure. Investors who tie up their coins as part of this process can earn steady interest-like returns. The SEC may soon approve ETFs that pay staking rewards.

2. What are the expense ratios and fees?
If you use a crypto exchange, the main cost you need to think about is the trading fee. ETFs work differently because you will pay an ongoing fee for management of the fund. That's known as an expense ratio, which should include all the costs involved -- including any custody fees.

The expense ratio gets deducted from the fund's assets, so it isn't something you will actively have to pay out of pocket. Expense ratios on existing top Bitcoin ETFs range from less than 0.25% to 1.5%. If you hold $5,000 worth of Bitcoin, that might translate to between $12.50 and $75 in annual fees.

3. Who is the ETF issuer, and who has custody of the underlying assets?
There are a few benefits to going with established ETF issuers such as BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale. First, they are less likely to shut down. If your ETF closes, it can be inconvenient and problematic for taxes.

Issuers with more experience may have fewer tracking errors, meaning the ETF's market price deviation from the value of the underlying assets. Their funds will also be more liquid and have more assets under management (AUM). Liquidity matters because it can make it easier to buy or sell the ETF -- which also likely translates into a narrower bid-ask spread.

For spot crypto ETFs, check to see which company is managing the custody and what security they have in place. Right now, Coinbase (COIN 2.12%) is a popular custodial choice, boasting advanced security systems and a solid track record. However, there's a slight risk in having a single point of failure. I would like to see more custodial routes emerge as crypto ETFs become more established.

Do the new SEC rules mean crypto ETFs are safe investments?
The SEC's attitude toward crypto ETFs has shifted considerably in the past year. On Sept. 17, it said that it would allow generic listing standards for certain exchange-traded products (ETPs) holding commodities and digital assets.

Under the previous rules, each crypto product had to be reviewed individually. Now, the SEC has set broad criteria to streamline the approval process, such as trading on a regulated market or having futures contracts available for trading for the past six months.

However, the new process doesn't make crypto any safer per se; it just makes it easier to bring products to market. Cryptocurrencies -- especially altcoins -- are still relatively new and high-risk investments that can be volatile and subject to speculation. In the past, the SEC hesitated to approve altcoin ETFs because of concerns about market manipulation, wash trading to artificially boost prices, and fraud. Unfortunately, those things have not gone away.

The expected approval of crypto ETFs is exciting and could offer a way to get exposure to different assets. However, whichever crypto ETFs you choose, be sure to limit crypto to only a small part of your portfolio.

Emma Newbery has positions in Cardano, Ethereum, and Solana. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. The Motley Fool recommends BlackRock and Coinbase Global. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

As the market recovers, Bitcoin (BTC) is kicking off the weekend on a positive note by reclaiming another crucial support level. Some analysts suggest that the cryptocurrency is setting the stage for a new price discovery rally, which could start sooner than expected.

Bitcoin Eyes Third Price Discovery Uptrend
On Friday, Bitcoin jumped nearly 3% to hit a two-month high of $123,894. The flagship crypto has seen a massive recovery from last week’s correction, surging 14% from the local lows.

Earlier this week, BTC reclaimed the $115,000-$117,000 area, which served as a key support zone during the early Q3 rally, before surging to the crucial $120,000 barrier on Thursday.

Amid its bullish performance, analyst Rekt Capital highlighted that Bitcoin was able to secure a daily close above this level, skipping a retest of the recently reclaimed $117,000 mark.

He explained that a daily close above $120,000, followed by a successful post-breakout retest, has historically preceded a move to the $123,00 resistance, with a nearly identical daily performance leading to the mid-August all-time high (ATH) of $124,474.

Meanwhile, market watcher Ted Pillows noted that if BTC successfully holds the $120,000-$121,000 zone, it will reach highs soon. On the contrary, he warned that losing this area could lead to a retest of the $117,000 as support.

Nonetheless, he considers that Bitcoin’s price might not see another massive correction in the short term, as history suggests the cryptocurrency might have bottomed during the late-September pullback.

“BTC historically bottoms in September. Since 2016, Bitcoin has bottomed 7 times in September. (…) Historically, this means BTC bottom is most likely in and it won’t go lower than $107K,” he asserted.

Analyst Crypto Jelle forecasted that price discovery could resume as early as next week, pointing out that holding the $120,000 level as support over the weekend and closing above it in the weekly timeframe would set a strong base for the long-awaited Q4 rally.

Is BTC’s Top A Few Weeks Away?
As the flagship cryptocurrency is on the “cusp of entering Price Discovery Uptrend 3,” Rekt Capital also shared a potential timeline for Bitcoin’s cycle top based on its previous post-halving performances.

The analyst previously shared his 2025 roadmap for BTC’s rally, suggesting that it could see an extended cycle or potentially enjoy a third Price Discovery Uptrend before the bear market, which would push the cycle peak into deeper stages of 2025.

In a video analysis, he suggested that BTC’s top could arrive in the next two weeks to two months. As he explained, Bitcoin peaked around 520 days after the 2016 Halving event, while it topped nearly 550 days after the 2020 event.

If it had repeated its 2017 timeline, BTC would have had to peak around September, meaning that the August ATH was the cycle top. The analyst dismissed this possibility, suggesting that a repeat of its 2021 price action was more likely. In this case, BTC would need to peak in the next two weeks.

However, Rekt Capital laid a third scenario in which Bitcoin tops around mid-November. This timeline would follow the theory that the cycle peak timeline is increasing by 30 days at a time, signaling that this cycle’s peak would happen around the 580-day mark post-halving.

“If we are looking at the four-year cycle, the most important thing is to just wrap everything up in candle one. That’s historically what’s been the case,” he explained. “So, at least two weeks and maybe still a month and a half to a maximum of two months. But beyond that, I don’t think we’ll be lengthening.”

Bitcoin’s performance in the one-week chart. Source: BTCUSDT on Tradingview
Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

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Solana jumps 19% and flirts with $230. Yet, historical investors are liquidating their positions. The crypto network itself is attracting less and less interest. Simple technical rebound or fragile peak? Full analysis here.

In brief

Historical investors of Solana are selling massively, betraying a lasting loss of confidence.
The drop in new addresses slows adoption, thus weakening the current bullish momentum of the SOL token

Solana rises, but strong hands are unloading
The crypto Solana (SOL) posts a weekly increase of 19%. It even temporarily surpassed the $230 threshold. This bullish movement renews market focus on an asset still closely watched by traders.

However, a fundamental indicator clouds this picture. We refer to the long-term holders (LTH) who show clear signs of distrust. Their sales are indeed at a seven-month peak. This suggests a coordinated profit-taking strategy, counter to the current momentum.

This behavior indicates a lack of conviction in the continuation of the crypto rally. The mid-September bottom seems to have left a lasting impression. Faced with a rebound perceived as fragile, some prefer to secure their gains. This could increase selling pressure. Such dynamics weaken the bullish momentum, especially if the trend intensifies in the coming days.

Crypto network out of breath despite the rally
Another structural signal supports this observation: network growth, which is slowing markedly. The number of new active addresses on the Solana blockchain has fallen to a six-month low. This decline reflects a loss of attractiveness, just as the crypto asset seeks a second wind.

Breakdown: fewer new entrants implies a decrease in incoming flows, therefore a limitation of bullish potential in the short and medium term.

This stagnation opposes the conditions necessary to validate a lasting bullish reversal. Technically, the $232 threshold remains the resistance to break to confirm the momentum. A bullish breakout would aim for a SOL price at $242, the next zone of interest. Conversely, a rejection at this level paves the way for a relapse towards $221, or even $214. This would invalidate the current bullish hypothesis.

Between distrust from old holders and disinterest from new ones, the crypto asset Solana plays an uncertain tune. What happens next will depend as much on technical signals as on a return of confidence. To be continued…

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XRP Price Shoots Up with Bitcoin’s Recovery$XRP rallied from the $2.70 support zone to the $3 mark, showcasing fresh momentum after weeks of sideways trading. This bullish move was largely triggered by Bitcoin’s sharp rebound from $114K to above $120K, which lifted sentiment across the entire crypto market.

XRP Price in USD over the past week - TradingView

The breakout has positioned XRP in a decisive zone that could determine whether this rally extends toward higher resistances or stalls under global and macroeconomic pressure.

Crypto Prices Today: Quick Market OverviewThe broader crypto market has started October in the green, with majors showing strong weekly gains:

Bitcoin ($BTC) trades around $122,300, up more than 11% in 7 days, reclaiming dominance above $120K.Ethereum ($ETH) hovers near $4,500, adding 12% in a week, with bulls eyeing a push toward $4,750.XRP ($XRP) sits at $3.02, gaining nearly 9% weekly, confirming its breakout momentum.BNB ($BNB) impressed with a 20% surge, trading around $1,170.Solana ($SOL) at $229 also advanced over 13% weekly, showing continued strength.Dogecoin ($DOGE), Cardano ($ADA), and Chainlink ($LINK) posted solid green candles, riding the overall bullish wave.This synchronized market rally indicates Uptober might be fueling renewed investor confidence.

XRP Price Prediction TodayThe daily chart shows $XRP has broken out of its descending resistance (orange trendline) and is now consolidating near the $3 mark.

Supports: $2.93 (50-day MA), $2.75 (short-term), $2.50 (major).Resistances: $3.10–$3.15 (immediate), with $3.60 as the next significant upside target.

XRP/USD 1-day chart - TradingView

The retest (green arrow) confirms a successful breakout attempt, but holding above $3 will be key for continuation.

Uptober Effect: Seasonal OptimismOctober has earned the nickname “Uptober” in crypto history, as it often follows September’s weakness with strong recoveries. In multiple past cycles, Uptober has marked the start of major rallies for Bitcoin and altcoins.

The early green across the board suggests traders are betting on the same seasonal pattern. For XRP, this could mean the rally extends toward $3.60 if the trend continues.

Macro Uncertainty: Shadows Over the RallyDespite Uptober optimism, the world is far from stable:

U.S. Government Shutdown Risk: With political gridlock in Washington, the Fed may delay rate decisions due to lack of official data, injecting uncertainty into markets.Middle East Tensions: The Israel–Gaza war and broader instability across the Middle East pose serious geopolitical risks, which could quickly shift investor sentiment toward safe havens.Global Economy: Inflationary pressures and weak growth persist, leaving equities and crypto vulnerable to volatility.These factors could easily cap gains or trigger sudden corrections, even in an otherwise bullish Uptober.

What’s Next for XRP?If $Bitcoin holds above $120K and Uptober momentum continues, XRP could push toward $3.60 resistance in the short term. A breakout above that level could open a wider rally into year-end.

On the downside, failure to hold $3 risks a drop back to $2.75 support, with a deeper correction possible toward $2.50 if macro headwinds intensify.

Key NotesShibarium confirms plans to refund $4M exploit victims and restart its Ethereum bridge.SHIB price trades in a narrowing symmetrical triangle, signaling a potential breakout soon.RSI and MACD show neutral momentum, awaiting confirmation of direction.
Shiba Inu’s layer-2 network, Shibarium, has entered a crucial recovery phase following a $4 million exploit that forced an emergency shutdown last month.

While the development team races to restore operations and reimburse affected users, SHIB’s price continues to consolidate, down 23% in the past year.

Shibarium Prepares Refunds After $4 Million Exploit
The Shibarium developers confirmed Thursday that they are preparing to restart the Ethereum bridge and compensate victims of the recent security breach.

A detailed post-mortem investigation revealed that all validator keys had been rotated, and over 100 ecosystem contracts had been migrated to secure wallets. Additionally, 4.6 million BONE tokens, worth over $2 million, were successfully recovered from the attacker’s contract.

The exploit, which occurred on September 12, stemmed from a malicious submission of fake data to Shibarium’s Ethereum-linked contracts, prompting the system to shut down automatically.

In a parallel attempt, the attacker staked millions of dollars’ worth of BONE tokens to try to seize network control. The breach resulted in the theft of approximately $4.1 million in various assets, including ETH and SHIB.

Although Shibarium’s lead developer, Kaal Dhairya, had offered the hacker a 50 ETH bounty for returning the funds, negotiations failed, and the stolen tokens have since been moved.

SHIB Technical Outlook: Triangle Pattern Nears Resolution
The daily Shiba Inu chart shows the token trading within a symmetrical triangle, a pattern that often precedes a decisive move.

The price is hovering around $0.0000127, with the upper resistance trendline near $0.0000135 and lower support around $0.0000113. The tightening range suggests that volatility compression is underway, and a breakout could occur in the coming weeks.

SHIB price action inside a narrowing triangle | Source: TradingView

Bollinger Bands have narrowed significantly, further supporting this view. A break above the upper band at $0.0000135 could signal the start of a bullish run toward $0.0000160, followed by $0.0000185 if momentum strengthens.

Conversely, a drop below $0.0000113 may open the door to a bearish retest of $0.0000100, or even $0.0000085 if selling pressure accelerates.

Indicators Signal Neutral Momentum
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands around 53, showing neutral market conditions without clear overbought or oversold pressure. Meanwhile, the MACD line has just crossed slightly above the signal line, hinting at a mild bullish bias.

The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) reads close to zero, indicating limited capital inflows, while the Balance of Power (BoP) remains slightly positive but weak, suggesting that buyers are not yet dominant.

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SummaryDespite mounting macro headwinds at the start of the year, Chinese equities have continued to deliver positive performance.While near-term flows can provide further upside, the durability for the equity rally will hinge on policy choices ahead.The Shanghai Composite Index reached a ten-year high in August, fueled by ongoing stimulus efforts from policymakers in China that have helped stabilize growth concerns and revive investor confidence. bluebay2014/iStock via Getty Images

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I can't resist a Rocky movie -- whether our hero is battling Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, or Victor Drago, there's nothing like cheering Rocky as he gets off the mat, steps forward, and wins it for Adrian or Mick.

Right now, I feel like Lockheed Martin (LMT 1.05%) is the defense stock equivalent of The Italian Stallion. Lockheed had a rough second quarter, taking $1.6 billion in charges that pushed earnings way down. The stock is essentially flat so far this year and is down 15% from a year ago.

But to put it in Rocky film parlance, this fight's not over. Lockheed Martin stock has a lot left in the tank and gives me the "Yo, I didn't hear no bell" swagger.

In short, an investment of $5,000 into LMT stock could provide an excellent return in the next few years.

 
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is the largest defense contractor in the world, operating space, intelligence, defense, and security solutions to the U.S. government. The company is best known for its military aircraft, including the F-35 Lightning fighter, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor, and MH-60 helicopters.

The company has four units: Aeronautics for tactical aircraft and related equipment, Missiles and Fire Control for weapon systems, Rotary and Mission Systems for helicopters and maritime systems, and Space for civil, commercial, and weather spacecraft and missile defense systems.

The company reported $18.2 billion in revenue in the second quarter, up from $18.1 billion a year ago. Net earnings were $342 million and $1.46 per share, which was a sharp drop from a year ago when it reported $1.6 billion in net earnings and $6.85 per share.

Management said the difference was on account of $1.6 billion in recorded program losses in the Aeronautics Classified Program and two international programs with the Sikorsky business unit. The Aeronautics program has been plagued with design and test challenges, management said, resulting in changes to the program's processes and testing approach and a writedown of $950 million. Sikorsky helicopter programs for Canada and Turkey also saw additional losses totaling $665 million as the scopes of those programs changed.

CFO Evan Scott said: 

We have a focused team engaged with these programs on a daily basis. Actively implementing our adjusted approach and working to prevent charges like this going forward. We continue to learn, and the fact is these are important, although challenging programs, and Lockheed Martin has a long legacy of innovation and navigating complex issues. We're confident over the long term that we'll be able to manage these issues and continue extending our track record of delivering for the customer, and our shareholders.

It's time for the training montage
If we're keeping with the Rocky analogy, this would be the montage part of the movie where our hero starts training and scaling those museum stairs. Because you know Lockheed Martin will come out fighting from this misstep.

First, it's still stacking up wins. It just got a $10.8 billion contract to build up to 99 helicopters for the Marines, scored a $9.8 billion contract from the Army for nearly 2,000 Patriot defense missiles, and was awarded a prototype agreement to partner with the Army in creating a next-generation command prototype that will help commanders make faster decisions.

The company also ended the second quarter with a backlog of $166.5 billion in projects, having delivered 50 F-35s and 24 government helicopters during the quarter.

Winning the fight
That nasty $1.6 billion write-down makes Lockheed Martin stock look like a risk. But it's really not. Currently the price-to-earnings ratio is 27.6, which is much higher than the 10-year mean of 20. But the current ratio is higher only because the write-off knocked earnings way down. If you look at the forward P/E ratio of 22.4, that's much closer to Lockheed's historical prices.

Then consider Lockheed Martin's generous dividend. Currently the company's paying $13.20 in dividends per year, with a yield of 2.7%. And the dividend is growing consistently, having risen 100% in the last 10 years. That's also very appealing when you consider the stock's 144% growth over the same decade.

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Lockheed Martin is expected to see 5% growth this year and 4% growth in 2026. Assuming conservatively that it keeps at 4% growth with a 2.7% dividend yield, then investors would be looking at 6.7% growth each year. And that is achievable, considering that Lockheed Martin increased net income by 70% in the last decade.

Thus, your $5,000 investment in Lockheed Martin would come close to doubling in just a decade.

So in the end, Lockheed Martin's taking some punches right now. But like Rocky, it's built to go the distance.

Patrick Sanders has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Lockheed Martin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Handcrafted marketplace Etsy (ETSY -0.22%) reported a nearly 5% drop in gross sales on its platform when it released financial results for the second quarter of 2025. But OpenAI -- the world's most recognizable artificial intelligence (AI) start-up -- could finally give the flailing marketplace the boost that it needs.

On Sept. 29, Etsy stock soared 16% after OpenAI announced that it was partnering with the e-commerce platform for a brand new AI product. It's called Instant Checkout. And it will allow users of OpenAI's ChatGPT to order Etsy products directly in the chat.

Etsy won't be ChatGPT's only partner. OpenAI also announced that Shopify (SHOP 6.52%) integration is coming soon. Shopify is an e-commerce software company used by millions of online stores. And OpenAI says that around 1 million of them will be using Instant Checkout.

What's happening at OpenAI could represent the practical application of a long-awaited trend in AI: agentic AI. And I believe it could be a material development for Etsy.

Why this could be big for Etsy
Personal computing pioneer Bill Gates has been talking about this subject for 30 years. He was famously instrumental in making software more accessible for the general public. But he's long believed that agents would be a big computing wave once they were good enough. And it seems that with AI, their time has finally come.

There are some who envision a future where AI agents can interact with multiple products and platforms, do a range of tasks on your behalf, and become personalized over time as they learn your behavior. And that's the idea here with ChatGPT's Instant Checkout. Users can simply describe what they're looking for as well as provide a price point and the AI agent can find and buy the item for you.

ChatGPT developed this new feature in partnership with privately held fintech company Stripe. To me, the key quote from the press release was, "For sellers, it's a new way to reach hundreds of millions of people." This must be music to Etsy's ears.

According to OpenAI, around 700 million people use ChatGPT every week. For comparison, Etsy only had 93 million active buyers as of Q2, which was a drop. Let's imagine that just 1% of ChatGPT users take advantage of Instant Checkout in the next year and buy something from Etsy. That would represent 7 million buyers, which is nearly 8% of Etsy's current user base.

Etsy's revenue is at an all-time high and it still has great profit margins. But Etsy stock has dropped more than 70% from its all-time high because revenue growth has slowed dramatically and user growth has completely stalled. An integration with one of the hottest companies on the planet could be just the spark that Etsy needs.

I believe that this development might be less impactful for Shopify stock. The company believes the best way to grow its business is to provide its customers with as many software options as possible. So integrating with OpenAI's ChatGPT is a good strategic move for this reason. But it would probably be more impactful for Shopify's customers rather than for Shopify itself.

What about OpenAI?
OpenAI will reportedly generate around $13 billion in 2025 revenue. But according to some counts, the company has plans to spend $850 billion in coming years -- it's clearly planning to spend way beyond its capabilities, which calls its plans into question for some.

Regardless, OpenAI will need to exponentially grow its revenue to justify this level of spending and the level of investment it's looking to attract. There are limits to how big its revenue base can grow with current products, making the launch of new products crucial.

OpenAI will generate revenue from Instant Checkout by taking a small cut of each transaction -- a take rate. I don't know how meaningful this revenue stream will be for OpenAI. But I do know that it needs something so any movement in this direction is helpful.

For Etsy shareholders, I wouldn't be worried about OpenAI's cut of the transaction. If AI agents can bring incremental business to Etsy's platform through ChatGPT's Instant Checkout, I believe it's a net positive.

As a shareholder myself, I'll be looking for signs of life in Etsy's business fairly soon as a result of this news from OpenAI. In the early days of a new AI product launch, there's a novelty factor that can quickly drive activity. So if there's anything promising here I would expect to find signs of its promise early on.

Jon Quast has positions in Etsy. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Etsy and Shopify. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

It's not often that you can buy a growth stock at a value price.

There is a surprising amount of debate over the difference between value stocks and growth stocks. Typically, growth stocks are defined as companies with high growth rates that are priced at high valuation multiples. Value stocks, on the other hand, typically have lower growth rates and trade at more modest valuation multiples.

But as Warren Buffett has often said, price is what you pay, value is what you get. By this definition, a value stock is simply one that you can buy for less than it's really worth. And right now, there's one investment you can make that could come to look like a bargain in 2026.

Tesla shows how this stock could win 2026
For its long-term holders, Tesla has been one of the greatest investments of all time. Since 2010, its shares have risen in value by more than 34,000%. There were many factors behind the company's rise, but perhaps the most pivotal catalyst has been the company's ability to ship affordable electric vehicles to markets around the world.

Roughly 70% of car buyers in the U.S. say they are looking to spend less than $50,000 on their next vehicle. Looking abroad, getting penetration in many emerging markets requires automakers to offer low-cost options. Tesla's dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) space today largely has to do with its ability to meet the needs of buyers who don't have $100,000 or more to spend.

In 2017, Tesla launched its first EV to be priced under $50,000: the Model 3. This achievement was nearly 15 years in the making, requiring billions of dollars of investment. Three years later, it debuted another affordable vehicle: the Model Y. Today, more than 90% of the company's vehicle sales stem from these two models.

Importantly, the sales ramp-up was fairly slow. Tesla sold fewer than 2,000 Model 3s in 2017. But that figure grew to 300,000 by 2019. Tesla's Model Y proved even more popular, and total sales of these two models reached 1.2 million in 2022. For comparison, the Model X and Model S -- Tesla's luxury models -- sold only 66,000 combined units in 2022.

Right now, another EV company is about to follow in Tesla's footsteps by launching its own affordable models, and there's reason to believe its sales ramp-up could be even steeper. Yet its shares trade at a relatively low valuation compared to its peers and growth potential.

 
Rivian is racing to become the next Tesla
When Rivian (RIVN 0.89%) went public in 2021, it was undoubtedly a growth stock. That year, the company's market cap hit $150 billion, with shares trading at huge multiples of its trailing sales. Today, its market cap is below $20 billion, and its price-to-sales ratio sits well below competitors like Lucid Group and Tesla.

What happened? Several factors contributed to Rivian's decline. New regulatory headwinds against electric vehicles and the government's decision to end federal subsidies on purchases have put pressure on many EV makers and their stock prices. Meanwhile, a lack of new model introductions has slowed Rivian's growth trajectory. By far the biggest factor, however, was simply that the market previously overvalued the company. But after a steep decline, it looks like Rivian's valuation has slid too far, giving value investors a tempting buying opportunity.

Over the last year and a half, Rivian's revenues have essentially held steady. But in 2026, management expects to begin production of three new affordable models: the R2, R3, and R3X. All three are SUVs -- the most popular, fastest-growing category of vehicle. EV sales in general have also exploded since the introductions of the Model Y and Model 3, giving Rivian a much more mature environment to operate in.

With all that in mind, Rivian's sales launch could outpace Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y launch. That could be a critical catalyst, considering these launches were partially what made Tesla into the $1.4 trillion behemoth it is today. With a market cap of just $18 billion, Rivian's valuation simply doesn't account for how much growth these new models could provide it with in 2026 and beyond.

Ryan Vanzo has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Shares of Target have fallen 40% over the past year even as the S&P 500 index has climbed around 15%.

While the market is hovering near all-time highs, Target is already in a bear market.

Investors need to watch Target's turnaround, not the general direction of Wall Street.

Target is already in its own personal, and deep, bear market, so you are buying a turnaround story, not a market story.

Target (TGT -0.54%) is one of the largest retailers in the United States. It is also a Dividend King, with over five decades of annual dividend increases behind it. And the business is struggling today, which has resulted in a material decline in the stock price. But it's a no-brainer buy for investors that like turnaround stories even as the broader stock market sits near all-time highs. Here's why.

Target is not hitting on all cylinders
In the second quarter of 2025, Target's sales fell 0.9%, with same-store sales off by 1.9%. Those are not good numbers, given that the business basically shrunk in the quarter. No wonder investors are so negative on the stock, having pushed the shares down around 40% over the past year even as the S&P 500 index (^GSPC 0.01%) has risen to record highs, up roughly 15%, over the same span.

 
The board of directors isn't sitting around hoping for the best. It has brought in a new CEO to shake things up. The revamp will likely take some time, but given the company's status as a Dividend King, it seems likely that it will eventually succeed. After all, you don't create a dividend record like that without working through some rough patches.

What you are really buying here is a turnaround story. And that story will play out regardless of what happens with the S&P 500 index. That is the reason to think that Target is a no-brainer buy, assuming you like turnaround stocks. On the turnaround front it is worth noting that the second-quarter results were an improvement over the first quarter's results, with a notable increase in customer traffic. The worst could, in fact, already be over.

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Reuben Gregg Brewer is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering energy, utilities, REITs, and consumer staples. He is the former director of research at Value Line Publishing, where he rose from mutual fund analyst to equity analyst before leading all research operations. Reuben holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Purchase, a master’s in social work from Columbia University, and an MBA from Regis University. He has been featured as a financial expert on CNBC and in the Financial Times, Barron’s, and InvestmentNews.

Reuben Gregg Brewer has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Target. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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