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	2026-01-18 21:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:00 2mo ago	Got $3,000? 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term	stocknewsapi	AMD AVGO NVDA
The AI arms race is set to continue well past 2026. Artificial intelligence (AI) spending isn't expected to slow down anytime soon, let alone in 2026. The AI hyperscalers have all informed investors to expect increased data center spending in 2026. As a result, several companies look like promising buys right now. I think these three make for great places to invest $1,000 each in, and investors should act quickly before the market decides to give these stocks a greater premium than what they currently have. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Nvidia Nvidia (NVDA 0.29%) has been at the top of nearly every artificial intelligence investing list since 2023 for a good reason: It's well positioned to capture huge growth. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) are the primary computing units used to train and run AI models, and its rise to become the world's largest company by market cap can be directly tied to the generative AI build-out. Although Nvidia has been a wildly successful investment over the past few years, I think 2026 will be an even better one than 2025. Nvidia enters the year trading at a lower valuation than at this point during 2025. Last year, Nvidia's stock traded for 50 times forward earnings -- an expensive price tag. At 40 times forward earnings now, I think Nvidia is still slightly expensive, but the premium is well worth the growth it's delivering. NVDA PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts For fiscal year 2027 (ending January 2027), Wall Street analysts expect 50% revenue growth. That's a strong performance after several strong results in previous year, and it showcases that AI spending isn't slowing down or going anywhere. As a result, Nvidia will continue to be a top investment option in the AI world, and I think every growth investor should have some exposure to Nvidia stock. 2. AMD AMD (AMD +1.79%) hasn't had nearly the same success as Nvidia in the AI realm. It has struggled to match Nvidia's ecosystem, although there are signs that it's improving. Its controlling software, ROCm, was always seen as an inferior version to Nvidia's software, CUDA. However, AMD reported that ROCm downloads had increased tenfold year over year in November 2025, showcasing that AMD's software is starting to become more popular. This could indicate AI companies are doing some investigation into how well AMD's products work, and it could start to capture some emerging market share from Nvidia. Today's Change ( 1.79 %) $ 4.08 Current Price $ 232.00 Management believes it is positioned to do just that, and told investors to expect a 60% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from its data center business through 2030. That's a huge acceleration from where AMD has been over the past few years, and if management can deliver on those expectations, AMD is in great shape to soar throughout 2026. 3. Broadcom Broadcom (AVGO +2.53%) isn't approaching the AI computing world in the same manner as AMD or Nvidia. These two are both offering GPUs, which excel in broad computing environments. However, most of the AI workloads are fairly established and could use some optimization. This is the area Broadcom is pursuing, as it's partnering with AI hyperscalers to design custom AI chips, known as ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits). These computing devices are designed with an end workload in mind, so they are far more optimized than a GPU. This can lead to better performance at a lower price, all at the cost of flexibility. Today's Change ( 2.53 %) $ 8.69 Current Price $ 351.71 Broadcom's products won't replace GPUs entirely, but they will supplement them, and we're already seeing some of the effects of the popularity of these cheaper alternatives to Broadcom's business. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (ending Nov. 2), its AI semiconductor revenue increased 74% year over year to $6.5 billion. For Q1, it expects this business to double year over year to $8.2 billion. That's massive growth and showcases how much Broadcom can benefit from these custom devices in the future. Broadcom is working with several other hyperscalers to design their own chips, so this growth is just the beginning. I think Broadcom is an excellent investment to make alongside Nvidia and AMD, and all three of these stocks should greatly outperform the market over the next five years due to massive AI spending.
	2026-01-18 21:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:15 2mo ago	My Top Dividend Stock to Buy in January	stocknewsapi	PG
Dividend stocks are a good way for investors to diversify their strategies. Dividend stocks can be a good way for investors to add sources of reliable passive income to their portfolios. Stocks have whipped up and down in recent years, and while this is nothing new for long-term-minded investors, diversifying your investment strategy can sometimes be just as important as diversifying your portfolio. The key to investing in dividend stocks is to make sure they have a good track record, are generating enough free cash flow and earnings to cover their dividend, and also have the capacity to raise it in the future. My top dividend stock to buy this month is Procter & Gamble (PG 0.07%), which has a trailing-12-month dividend yield of roughly 2.9%. Here's why I think the company is a top dividend stock to own. Image source: Getty Images. A Dividend King that will reliably continue to pay healthy dividends As a dividend stock, Procter & Gamble is as reliable as it gets. The company is a Dividend King, meaning it has paid and increased its annual dividend for at least 50 years. In fact, the company has accomplished this feat for an incredible 69 years. The company is also poised to continue doing so, as reflected in its trailing free-cash-flow yield and payout ratio. Data by YCharts. The free-cash-flow yield is higher than the dividend yield, and the company's payout ratio is about 60%. The payout ratio looks at the amount of dividends paid out each quarter or year as a percentage of earnings. It's ideal if a company can cover its capital distributions from its earnings, so it doesn't have to dip into other sources of capital. At a 60% payout ratio, this shows Procter & Gamble has plenty of capacity to keep increasing its annual dividend. Now, Procter & Gamble isn't exactly a high-flying artificial intelligence stock that is going to triple your money in a bull market. It's a mature blue-chip stock. However, the company is a safe defensive pick because it makes many household items, including paper towels, laundry detergent, and soap, that families use daily and will likely prioritize during a recession. It's a good idea for investors to have some of these safer, steadier stocks in their portfolios, especially in these market conditions, which seem to flip on a dime from bullish to bearish and back again. Plus, a nearly 3% dividend yield is solid and will only get more attractive if interest rates keep falling. Bram Berkowitz has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
	2026-01-18 21:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:25 2mo ago	Chipotle Mexican Grill vs. Sweetgreen: What's the Better Long-Term Play?	stocknewsapi	CMG SG
These two fast-casual restaurant stocks are challenged in the current macroeconomic climate. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG 0.85%) is no longer the only player in the fast-casual dining wars. Sweetgreen (SG 1.48%) was founded 14 years after the Tex-Mex chain, but it focuses on salads and bowls for health-conscious consumers. Between these two restaurant stocks, what's the better long-term play? Image source: Getty Images. The winner is clear I think the king of the fast-casual space, Chipotle, is the better stock to own over the next five years. For starters, the valuation has gotten a lot more attractive, with shares trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.7. And from a fundamental perspective, this business has the brand recognition and scale to support its competitive position. Today's Change ( -0.85 %) $ -0.34 Current Price $ 40.02 Look past the recent struggles This is despite recent weakness, as same-store sales are expected to fall to low single digits in 2025, according to the management team. That's not as bad as the 8.1% (at the midpoint) drop Sweetgreen is forecasting for its fiscal 2025. It's troubling to see Sweetgreen struggle to drive meaningful growth. It doesn't help that the company isn't profitable. Chipotle, on the other hand, is the more proven restaurant concept, with an operating margin of 15.9% in the third quarter (ended Sept. 30, 2025). And it's still opening new locations at a notable pace, which will lead to higher revenue and earnings well into the future. Neil Patel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool recommends Sweetgreen and recommends the following options: short March 2026 $42.50 calls on Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
	2026-01-18 21:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:40 2mo ago	SFM DEADLINE: ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - SFM	stocknewsapi	SFM
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities and sellers of put options of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFM) between June 4, 2025 and October 29, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Sprouts securities and/or sold put options during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Sprouts class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48630 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 26, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided investors with material information concerning Sprouts' growth potential for the fiscal year 2025. Defendants' statements included, among other things, confidence in Sprouts' customer base to remain resilient to macroeconomic pressures and that Sprouts would instead benefit from the perceived tailwinds from a more cautious consumer. Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Sprouts' growth potential; notably, that a more cautious consumer could result in significant slowdown in sales growth and the purported tailwinds would be unable to dampen the slowdown or would otherwise fail to manifest entirely. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Sprouts class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48630 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/280750 Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs. Contact Us
	2026-01-18 21:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:42 2mo ago	1 Number That Has to Change Before I Buy Shake Shack Shares	stocknewsapi	SHAK
Shake Shack just posted its 19th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth -- but there's a problem. Fast-casual dining chain Shake Shack (SHAK 1.64%) had a big year in 2025. The company announced a massive expansion plan that would more than triple its store count to 1,500 company-owned and licensed locations. The one-time hot dog stand opened 30 new stores as of its third-quarter 2025 earnings report, with plans to ramp that up to 55 to 60 new stores in 2026. Perhaps most impressively, it delivered same-store-sales growth of 4.9% year over year, at a time when fast-food traffic declined 1.1% nationwide, according to the data company Revenue Management Solutions. To pull off mid-single-digit same-store sales growth in 2025 strikes me as a huge achievement, considering how fast-food executives are lamenting challenging macroeconomic conditions and pinched consumers in seemingly every earnings call. For context, Chipotle Mexican Grill just saw its first same-store sales decline in 20 years, while Wendy's shares are down 43% in a year in which the company announced a 4.7% slump in same-store sales and plans to close hundreds of U.S. stores. Arby's closed dozens of stores across America in 2025, while McDonald's CEO Christopher Kempczinski announced a 10% slump in lower-income customer visits in Q3 amid a "challenging" pricing environment. You can see the sector's pain in the performance of AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ 0.68%), an exchange-traded fund that allocates at least 80% of net assets to companies dealing primarily in the restaurant business. Over the last 12 months, as the S&P 500 returned 18.5%, the fund eked out a 2% gain. Today's Change ( -0.68 %) $ -0.19 Current Price $ 28.21 But by every measure except one, Shake Shack has been a rare bright spot in the industry. Apart from its growing same-store sales and robust store openings, it also grew its restaurant-level profit by 180 basis points, bringing its restaurant-level profitability to 22.8% as of the third quarter. For context, the average restaurant-level profit margin typically ranges from 3% to 6%. Most strikingly to me, it posted its 19th consecutive quarter of sales growth in Q3. That means that, even as inflation hit 9.2% in mid-2022, Shake Shack was able to grow sales that quarter, while much larger competitors like McDonald's saw a 3% slump. A lesson in pricing power Over the last 19 quarters, Shake Shack has repeatedly raised prices, yet customers just keep coming back. In 2024, same-store sales rose 4.3% despite price hikes, and at the end of that year it was named the most overpriced fast-food chain in a survey by Preply. Yet, it regularly gets away with passing along higher costs to consumers, even as its restaurant-level margins keep climbing. Image source: Getty Images. That's called pricing power, and Warren Buffett explained it well when he told students at the University of Florida about one of his all-time favorite investments, his $25 million purchase of See's Candies. At the time of his purchase, See's sold candy for $1.97 per pound. Yet it was able to raise prices every year for a decade by 11.4% a year, on average, while selling more volume each year. Pricing power was, Buffett asserted, one reason he knew that this eventual 8,000% winner was a great business. Like See's Candies, Shake Shack has shown it can raise prices with impunity. That indicates a special business -- yet shares slumped in 2025. And unlike See's Candies, I don't think buying Shake Shack today will result in an 8,000% gain, or necessarily any gain at all. Here's why. Today's Change ( -1.64 %) $ -1.65 Current Price $ 99.12 Severe overvaluation tilts the odds against investors Shake Shack's price-to-earnings ratio of 98 is more than triple that of the average S&P 500 company. It's over twice as expensive by the numbers as Nvidia, the artificial intelligence (AI) darling with a P/E ratio of 45, that at least is growing earnings by 65% year over year. To put this in perspective, Shake Shack could post 100% earnings growth overnight and still be more expensive than the hottest stock of the $15.7 trillion AI revolution. When a stock is this overvalued, it tilts the odds against investors, because a company that's "priced for perfection" oftentimes can do nothing but disappoint. Shake Shack is an intriguing and impressive enough company that I might buy shares of at a modest premium, but this nosebleed valuation is too much. Investors would be well advised to wait for a more favorable entry point before buying shares.
	2026-01-18 21:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:42 2mo ago	ROSEN, TOP RANKED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important January 26 Deadline in Securities Class Action - ARE	stocknewsapi	ARE
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) between January 27, 2025 and October 27, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Alexandria Real Estate securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Alexandria Real Estate Equities class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48531 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 26, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided investors with material information concerning Alexandria Real Estate's expected revenue and funds from operations ("FFO") growth for the 2025 fiscal year, particularly as it related to the growth of Alexandria Real Estate's real estate operations. The defendants' statements included, among other things, confidence in Alexandria Real Estate Equities' lease activity, occupancy stability, and ability to develop its tenant pipeline. According to the lawsuit, defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of its Long Island City ("LIC") property. In particular, Alexandria Real Estate's claims and confidence about the leasing value of the LIC property as a life-science destination. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Alexandria Real Estate class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48531 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/280751 Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs. Contact Us
	2026-01-18 21:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:45 2mo ago	ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Smartsheet Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - SMAR	stocknewsapi	SMAR
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds all former stockholders of Smartsheet Inc. (NYSE: SMAR) in connection with the January 2025 sale (the "Merger" or "Buyout") of Smartsheet to affiliates of investment funds managed by affiliates of Blackstone Inc. (collectively "Blackstone"), investment funds managed by Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC ("Vista Equity Partners" or "Vista"), and Platinum Falcon B 2018 RSC Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which participated as an indirect minority investor in Smartsheet ("Platinum Falcon," and together with Blackstone and Vista, the "Consortium"), of the important February 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you are a former Smartsheet stockholder, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Smartsheet class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49166 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 24, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: The complaint alleges that in connection with Smartsheet's solicitation of stockholder approval of the Buyout, defendants issued and filed with the SEC a false and misleading Schedule 14A Proxy statement, as amended (the "Proxy"). Defendants used the Proxy to intentionally mischaracterize Smartsheet's financial success and performance during and in the context of Smartsheet's sales process. Specifically, defendants deliberately cast Smartsheet's quarterly earnings in a negative light in the Proxy, and emphasized a financial metric that it apparently made up just for the purposes of soliciting approval for the Buyout. Additionally, it was alleged that defendant Mark P. Mader failed to use reasonable care in the fulfillment of his disclosure duties. To join the Smartsheet class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49166 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/280752 Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs. Contact Us
	2026-01-18 21:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:48 2mo ago	ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Varonis Systems, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - VRNS	stocknewsapi	VRNS
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Varonis Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNS) common stock between February 4, 2025 and October 28, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 9, 2026. SO WHAT: If you purchased Varonis securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Varonis class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50337 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 9, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and or failed to disclose that: (1) Varonis would not be able to maintain ARR projections while converting both its federal and non-federal existing on-prem customers to the software-as-a-service ("SaaS") alternative offering; (2) Varonis was not equipped to convince existing users of the benefits of converting to the SaaS offering or otherwise maintain these customers on its platform, resulting in significantly reduced ARR growth potential in the near-term; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Varonis' business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Varonis class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50337 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/280753 Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs. Contact Us
	2026-01-18 21:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:51 2mo ago	ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Simulations Plus, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - SLP	stocknewsapi	SLP
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Simulations Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLP) resulting from allegations that Simulations Plus may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Simulations Plus securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=42476 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On July 15, 2025, during market hours, Benzinga published an article entitled "Simulations Plus Sees Weaker Demand Persist, Outlook Softens." The article stated that Simulations Plus shares had declined "following the release of [Simulations Plus'] third-quarter 2025 earnings report." The article stated that Simulations Plus had reported sales of $20.4 million, representing a 10% year-over-year increase, but this fell short of the consensus estimate of $20.9 million." Further, "[t]his miss followed preliminary third-quarter sales figures released in June, which were already lower than expectations at $19 million to $20 million, compared to a consensus of $22.78 million." On this news, Simulations Plus stock fell 25.75% on July 15, 2025. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. At the time Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/280754 Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs. Contact Us
	2026-01-18 21:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:52 2mo ago	ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages America's Car-Mart, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - CRMT	stocknewsapi	CRMT
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of America's Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRMT) resulting from allegations that America's Car-Mart may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased America's Car-Mart securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=46025 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On September 4, 2025, during market hours, Benzinga published an article entitled "America's Car-Mart Stock Plunges After Sales Volume Dip, Delinquency Uptick." The article stated that America's Car-Mart, Inc. stock was trading "lower after the company reported first-quarter results. The company reported a first-quarter loss of 69 cents per share, compared with a net loss of 15 cents per share in the year-ago period." On this news, America's Car-Mart's stock fell 18.2% on September 4, 2025. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/280755 Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs. Contact Us
	2026-01-18 21:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 16:00 2mo ago	Bloom Energy Stock Is Up 72% So Far in 2026. Does It Still Have Room to Run?	stocknewsapi	BE
Bloom has skyrocketed over 550% over the last year. Can it repeat this extraordinary performance in 2026? Bloom Energy (BE +7.42%) is a clean energy company that makes big, box-shaped power generators that convert fuel (like natural gas) into electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion. In a nutshell, this technology (also called solid oxide fuel cells) lets businesses generate their own electricity on-site rather than taking it from the grid. While Bloom has been designing these box-like energy servers for two decades, only in the last year has the stock grown at breakneck speed. In the last 12 months, the stock is up over 550%, and, as of Jan. 16, it's up about 72% on the year. When a growth stock explodes by triple digits in a short time, it's wise to pause and ask before starting or adding to a position -- does it still have room to grow? The bull case starts with the grid Bloom Energy is selling a product that can solve a real, urgent problem: data center growth. Indeed, massive investment into new data center construction in the U.S., which was over $60 billion in 2025 according to CNBC, will need a concurrent overhaul in the U.S. electric grid, much of which was built 50 to 75 years ago. That's because data centers gobble up enormous amounts of power, which not only strains traditional grids but also increases electricity costs. Running giant warehouses of modern servers on a power grid that was built in the decades following the second World War is a recipe for a grid outage, and modern energy companies like Bloom are well aware of the need for someone to step in as a stop-gap. Image source: Bloom Energy. So, how can Bloom become a data center's trusted sidekick? Well, for one, its servers generate on-site power. Since this is independent of electric grids, customers don't have to worry about peak prices or grid outages. Second, its technology is modular: Customers can add more servers as their needs grow. Lastly, it's fuel-flexible -- it runs on natural gas but can also run on biogas -- and it's cleaner than conventional fossil fuel generation. In some ways, Bloom is already a trusted sidekick: Its customer list includes Fortune 100 companies, like Walmart, AT&T, and Verizon. Among that list are players in the data center arena, too, like Equinix and Oracle. It also formed a blockbuster $5 billion strategic partnership with Brookfield (BAM +1.42%) to deploy its fuel cells for the asset manager's "AI factories." Bloom is growing, but pay attention to its valuation Given the surge in AI data center growth, Bloom had a few blow-out quarters in 2025. Its third-quarter revenue, for instance, was up over 57.1% from the year before, marking the fourth straight quarter of record revenue. It also reported a gross margin of about 29% and operating income of $7.8 million in Q3. That's great for the business. But the valuation isn't anything to write home about. Right now, the company carries a market cap of about $31.5 billion, trading at roughly 153 times forward earnings and 48 times book value. By comparison, the average forward price-to-earnings ratio for the entire energy sector is about 17, while the average price-to-book sits near 2. Investors, then, clearly aren't paying for today's Bloom; they're paying for a Bloom of the future, what it might (hopefully) become. That said, the valuation could justify itself over time if data center construction remains strong and it inks more big deals. Consensus revenue estimates suggest Bloom could nearly double revenue by the next fiscal year, as the chart below indicates. BE Revenue Estimates for Current Fiscal Year data by YCharts Bloom is currently trading at all-time highs. And while I think there could be more room to grow long-term, I would expect Bloom to grow more moderately in 2026. That said, Bloom does have something other novel energy companies lack: a deployable product. Customers can have Bloom's servers installed in under 50 days. That gives it a leg up on other businesses vying for data center clients, like Oklo and Nano Nuclear Energy, which are likely years away from commercialization. Another huge deal for Bloom could see its stock hitting more record highs. Just keep a long-term perspective. For investors who believe future electricity demand needs a novel solution, a small stake in Bloom could capture some upside over a long period.
	2026-01-18 21:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 16:00 2mo ago	Venezuela's Short v. Long-Term Oil Impacts & How XOM, CVX Play a Role	stocknewsapi	BNO CVX DBO GUSH IEO OIH OIL PXJ UCO USO XOM XOP
Crude oil prices spiked then slid over recent trading sessions following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Ted Parkhill attributes the price action to the U.S. increasing access to oil, thus creating more oversupply.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 13:40 2mo ago	Michael Saylor Teases Another Bitcoin Purchase As MSTR Stock Price Rebounds	cryptonews	BTC
Why Trust CoinGape CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information. Michael Saylor has indicated that another Bitcoin buy will be made with Strategy holding over 3% of the entire supply. This comes as MSTR shares attract fresh interest. Also, there is tightening liquidity and cautious positioning by traders near significant BTC price levels. Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Surpasses 3% Saylor posted “Bigger Orange” on X with a chart of the Bitcoin purchase of Strategy since 2020. This chart demonstrates that Strategy possesses approximately 687,410 Bitcoin. That is actually approximately 3% of the total amount of Bitcoin (21 million BTC). Strategy has made over 94 Bitcoin acquisitions in a period of about 4 years. It now has an average buying cost of around $75,000/Bitcoin. As Bitcoin price is close to $95,000, the unrealized gains of the company have grown massively. Strategy also purchased 13,627 Bitcoin last week for about $1.25 billion. The acquisition was financed with a combination of debt issues, equity issues and cash sources. Saylor has already published these kinds of posts before with confirmed purchases happening afterwards. These posts are usually regarded by traders to be early signs of new Bitcoin buys. Will Fresh Bitcoin Buy Boost MSTR Stock Price The Bitcoin exposure level of Strategy has not yet reflected in the performance of its stock. According to the data of TradingView, the shares of MSTR increased by approximately 4% in the past week. The share was trading at $174 after extending short-term gains. On the year-to-date basis, MSTR has risen by over 12%. Other than the BTC purchase by Strategy, as reported by Coingape, the MSTR stock price has recovered in last few weeks. This follows the official decision by MSCI to abandon any plans to make changes to the index rules. The ruling eliminates any significant uncertainty about MSTR. The stock has increased by over 180% over the last five years. This implies that MSTR is being progressively used by investors as an over-weighted proxy to Bitcoin price fluctuations. This is more likely to rise whenever Strategy provides new accumulation. Bitcoin Liquidity Indicates Short-Term Caution Despite continued BTC accumulations by corporations, the coin’s short-term market mood is mixed. Further context is provided by the liquidity data from analyst Ted Pillows. Pillows also added that a large number of traders are remaining cautious. Regardless of their positioning, institutional Bitcoin futures activity is surging with larger traders taking more positions. He also observed that there are heavy liquidity pockets from $96,000 to $98,000. These types of areas typically function as Bitcoin price magnets in the short term. Also, they are able to decelerate the price momentum or initiate volatility when there are large capital inflows.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 13:40 2mo ago	Steak ‘n Shake Increases Bitcoin Holdings Following Lightning Network Adoption	cryptonews	BTC
Steak ‘n Shake has expanded its Bitcoin treasury by investing $10 million, marking a strategic move eight months after integrating the Lightning Network for BTC payments in its U.S. outlets. The investment reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to cryptocurrencies as part of its broader digital transformation strategy. This decision follows Steak ‘n Shake’s integration of the Lightning Network, a layer-2 payment protocol designed to enable faster and cheaper Bitcoin transactions. By adopting this technology, the restaurant chain became one of the early adopters within the fast-food industry, catering to the growing demand for digital currency payments among customers. The Lightning Network facilitates microtransactions by creating off-chain payment channels, significantly reducing congestion on the Bitcoin blockchain. The $10 million Bitcoin acquisition underscores the company’s belief in the long-term value and utility of digital currencies. Steak ‘n Shake’s CEO commented that this move aligns with their vision of embracing innovative financial technologies to enhance customer experience and streamline operations. The company has observed a positive reception from tech-savvy consumers, appreciative of the ability to conduct seamless transactions using Bitcoin. The integration of the Lightning Network has positioned Steak ‘n Shake as a pioneering entity in the adoption of cryptocurrency within the quick-service restaurant sector. This advancement exemplifies the industry’s evolving landscape as companies increasingly explore blockchain technology to enhance service delivery. The Lightning Network’s capability to process transactions with reduced fees and faster settlement times offers a competitive edge by attracting a niche customer base inclined towards digital payment solutions. The decision to bolster its Bitcoin reserves also reflects a growing trend among corporations to diversify their asset portfolios with cryptocurrency. Companies like Tesla and MicroStrategy have previously made headlines for integrating Bitcoin into their balance sheets, citing reasons such as inflation hedging and diversifying financial assets. For Steak ‘n Shake, this move may similarly serve as a hedge against potential economic volatility and currency depreciation. However, the volatile nature of cryptocurrency markets poses inherent risks. Bitcoin’s value is subject to significant fluctuations, which could impact the financial stability of companies holding large amounts of digital assets. Despite these risks, supporters argue that Bitcoin offers a hedge against traditional market dynamics and inflationary pressures, providing long-term value. Industry analysts have noted the strategic timing of Steak ‘n Shake’s latest investment, coinciding with Bitcoin’s recent price surges. As the cryptocurrency market experiences renewed interest, largely driven by institutional investments and regulatory developments, companies are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a viable asset class. Steak ‘n Shake’s decision aligns with this broader trend of institutional adoption, which has contributed to the growing legitimacy of cryptocurrencies in mainstream finance. Regulatory frameworks around cryptocurrency remain a key consideration for businesses, with ongoing developments influencing how digital assets are perceived and integrated into corporate strategies. While the U.S. has yet to finalize comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations, firms engaging with digital currencies must navigate a complex and evolving regulatory environment. This includes considerations around tax implications, reporting requirements, and the legal status of cryptocurrencies as financial instruments. Steak ‘n Shake’s enhanced Bitcoin holdings highlight the intersection of technology and finance, as companies seek innovative ways to engage consumers and optimize operational efficiencies. The restaurant chain’s proactive approach in embracing digital currencies reflects a broader shift towards digitalization within the food service industry, amid changing consumer preferences and technological advancements. Looking ahead, Steak ‘n Shake plans to continue exploring opportunities within the cryptocurrency and blockchain spaces. The company is assessing the potential of expanding its cryptocurrency payment options and further integrating blockchain technology into its supply chain management. These initiatives are part of a broader strategic vision to harness emerging technologies for sustained growth and competitive advantage. No immediate comment was provided by Steak ‘n Shake on further cryptocurrency-related initiatives. The company is expected to monitor market trends and regulatory developments closely as it navigates this dynamic landscape. As the digital currency ecosystem continues to evolve, businesses like Steak ‘n Shake may play a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial transactions in the retail sector. Post Views: 1
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 13:42 2mo ago	SUI Price Consolidation Suggests Bullish Breakout Above $1.84	cryptonews	SUI
TLDR: SUI forms a bullish flag pattern, consolidating between $1.73 and $1.84 before a potential breakout. Wyckoff structure shows SUI may experience further downside before recovery in macro accumulation. SUI/BTC is bouncing from a rising trendline, supported by RSI divergence signaling a potential rebound. The breakout above $1.84 could push SUI towards $1.98, potentially reaching $2.29. SUI token is consolidating between $1.73 and $1.84, forming a bullish flag pattern that hints at a breakout. With Wyckoff analysis suggesting a deeper correction, a breakout above $1.84 could propel the price towards $1.98 and $2.29. SUI Token’s Bullish Flag Pattern: A Breakout in the Making? The SUI token has recently formed a bullish flag pattern, signaling a consolidation phase after a sharp upward move. This consolidation is a common characteristic of bullish flags. The price briefly consolidates in a parallel range before potentially resuming the uptrend. Currently, SUI is consolidating between the $1.73 and $1.84 levels, forming a rectangular flag within a larger upward movement. This consolidation zone cannot be overstated, as it represents the price building strength before attempting another rally. A break above the $1.84 resistance would confirm that the consolidation phase is over and signal a continuation of the bullish momentum. Once SUI breaks this level, the next major resistance level to watch is $1.98. If the price manages to break through this area, it could potentially target $2.29, according to the projected height of the flagpole. Overall, the bullish flag pattern suggests a positive outlook for SUI. If the price can break above the $1.84 level decisively it may see a surge toward $1.98 and possibly beyond. Wyckoff Accumulation Phase: Deeper Correction Ahead? While the bullish flag formation provides optimism in the short term, a deeper analysis of the broader market structure for SUI suggests the possibility of further downside. Using Wyckoff’s market structure, SUI might be in the midst of a macro accumulation phase. Wyckoff’s theory involves a series of market phases where price movements go through accumulation, distribution, and correction. The current price action of SUI seems to follow a typical Wyckoff pattern, with movements labeled A, B, C, and D, leading up to the potential “E” phase. This suggests that the market could still be in a corrective phase. SUI might dip below $1, testing the macro accumulation zone before any significant recovery occurs. This corrective phase could present an opportunity for long-term investors to accumulate SUI at lower levels. A price drop under $1 could precede the accumulation phase. Then once the price stabilizes in this region, the longer-term bullish potential for SUI could come into play.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 13:46 2mo ago	Bitcoin is lagging while metals soar, but this rare divergence preceded every major crypto breakout since 2019	cryptonews	BTC
Gold and copper have moved higher even as the Federal Reserve continues to signal patience on rate cuts, a divergence that shows how markets tend to price liquidity conditions ahead of formal policy shifts rather than wait for confirmation from central banks. These metals are responding to changes in real yields, funding conditions, and forward expectations, and that behavior has often appeared in earlier stages of easing cycles. In previous cycles, Bitcoin reacted later to the same forces, with its strongest advances arriving only after metals had already repositioned for looser financial conditions. The current setup looks familiar. Gold is attracting defensive capital as real returns on cash and Treasuries compress, while copper is responding to improving expectations for credit availability and global activity. Together, they suggest that markets are adjusting to an environment where restrictive policy is nearing its limit, regardless of how long official rhetoric remains cautious. Bitcoin has yet to reflect that shift, but history shows that it tends to move only after the underlying liquidity signal becomes harder to ignore. Metals move before central banks actFinancial markets typically reprice conditions before policymakers acknowledge a turn, especially when the cost of capital begins to shift at the margin. Gold’s behavior across multiple cycles illustrates this clearly. Data from LBMA pricing and analysis from the World Gold Council show that gold often begins rising months before the first rate cut, as investors respond to peaking real yields rather than the cut itself. In 2001, 2007, and again in 2019, gold prices moved higher while policy was still “officially” restrictive, reflecting expectations that holding cash would soon offer diminishing real returns. Copper strengthens the signal even further because it responds to a different set of incentives. Unlike gold, copper demand is tied to construction, manufacturing, and investment cycles, which makes it sensitive to credit availability and funding conditions. When copper prices rise alongside gold, it points to more than defensive positioning, suggesting that markets expect looser financial conditions to support real economic activity. Recent moves in CME and LME copper futures show that's exactly what happened, with prices pushing higher despite uneven growth data and caution from central banks. Graph showing the price of copper from Jan. 22, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026 (Source: TradingEconomics)This combination carries an outsized influence on the market because it reduces the risk of a false signal. Gold alone can rise on fear or geopolitical stress, while copper alone can react to supply disruptions. When both move together, it usually reflects a broader adjustment in liquidity expectations, one that markets are willing to price even without explicit policy support. Real yields shape the cycle more than policy headlinesThe common driver across gold, copper, and eventually Bitcoin is the real yield on long-dated government debt, particularly the US 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities yield. Real yields represent the return investors receive after inflation and act as the opportunity cost for holding non-yielding or low-yielding assets. When those yields peak and begin to decline, the relative appeal of scarce assets improves, even if policy rates remain elevated. US Treasury data shows that gold prices have tracked real yields closely over time, with rallies often beginning once real yields roll over rather than after rate cuts occur. Hawkish messaging has almost never managed to reverse that relationship once the real return on Treasuries started compressing. Copper is less directly linked but still responds to the same backdrop, as falling real yields tend to come with easier financial conditions, a softer dollar, and improved access to credit, all of which support industrial demand expectations. Graph comparing the price of gold to the real 10-year Treasury yield (inverted) from 2004 to 2026 (Source: LongtermTrends)Bitcoin operates within this same framework but reacts later because its investor base tends to respond only after the liquidity shift is clearer. In 2019, Bitcoin’s rally followed a sustained decline in real yields and gathered momentum as the Fed moved from tightening to easing. In 2020, the relationship became more extreme as real yields collapsed and liquidity flooded the system, with Bitcoin’s performance accelerating well after gold had already repositioned. This sequencing explains why Bitcoin can appear disconnected during early phases of a cycle. It is not responding to isolated data prints or single-rate decisions, but to the cumulative effect of real-yield compression and liquidity expectations that metals tend to reflect earlier. Graph showing the performance and 30-day correlation between Bitcoin and gold from 2017 to 2026 (Source: Newhedge)Capital rotation explains Bitcoin’s delayed responseThe order in which assets respond during easing cycles reflects how different types of capital reposition. Early in the process, investors tend to favor assets that preserve value with lower volatility, which supports demand for gold. As expectations for easier credit and improved growth strengthen, copper begins to reflect that shift through higher prices. Bitcoin typically absorbs capital later, once markets are more confident that easing will materialize and that liquidity conditions will support riskier, more reflexive assets. This pattern has repeated across cycles. In 2019, gold’s rally preceded Bitcoin’s breakout, with Bitcoin eventually outperforming once rate cuts became reality. In 2020, the timeline compressed, but the sequence remained similar, with Bitcoin’s strongest gains arriving after policy and liquidity responses were already underway. Because Bitcoin’s market is smaller, younger, and more sensitive to marginal flows, its moves tend to be sharper once positioning shifts in its favor. Right now, metals appear to be repricing conditions ahead of confirmation, while Bitcoin remains range-bound. That divergence has often existed in the early stages of easing cycles and has resolved only after real-yield compression became persistent enough to alter capital allocation decisions more broadly. What would invalidate the setupThis framework depends on real yields continuing to ease. A sustained reversal higher in real yields would undermine the rationale for gold’s advance and weaken the case for copper, while leaving Bitcoin without the liquidity tailwind that has supported past cycles. An acceleration in quantitative tightening or a sharp appreciation in the dollar would also tighten financial conditions and pressure assets that depend on easing expectations. A renewed surge in inflation that forces central banks to delay easing materially would pose a similar risk, as it would keep real yields elevated and limit the scope for liquidity to expand. Markets can anticipate policy shifts, but they can't sustain those expectations indefinitely if the underlying data turns against them. For now, futures markets continue to price in the eventual easing, and Treasury real yields remain below their cycle highs. Metals are responding to those signals. Bitcoin is yet to do so, but its historical behavior suggests that it tends to move only after the liquidity signal becomes more durable. If real yields continue to compress, the path that metals are tracing now has often led Bitcoin to follow later, and with considerably more force.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 13:46 2mo ago	Bitcoin ETFs see $1.42B weekly inflows as IBIT dominates allocations	cryptonews	BTC
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.42 billion in net inflows during the trading week of January 12-16, 2026. Summary Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $1.42B in weekly inflows, reversing prior losses. BlackRock’s IBIT captured 73% of Bitcoin ETF inflows during the week. Ethereum ETFs added $479M, led by ETHA with nearly half of flows. BlackRock’s IBIT led the category with $1.035 billion in allocations, accounting for 73% of total weekly inflows across all Bitcoin ETF products. Spot Ethereum ETFs posted $479.04 million in net inflows over the same period. BlackRock’s ETHA ranked first among Ethereum products with $219 million in inflows, capturing 46% of weekly Ethereum ETF flows. Daily Bitcoin ETFs flow breakdown Bitcoin ETF flows varied across the five trading days. Tuesday, January 14 recorded the strongest single-day performance with $843.62 million in net inflows. Monday, January 13 followed with $753.73 million in positive flows. Thursday, January 16 saw the week’s only daily outflow at -$394.68 million. Wednesday, January 15 brought $100.18 million in inflows, while Sunday, January 12 contributed $116.67 million. Bitcoin ETF data: SoSo Value Total net assets across all Bitcoin ETF products reached $124.56 billion by week’s end. The cumulative total net inflow since launch stood at $57.82 billion. Trading volume for the week hit $21.77 billion across all Bitcoin ETF products. The previous week ending January 9 recorded -$681.01 million in outflows, making this week’s $1.42 billion swing a reversal of over $2.1 billion in flow direction. Ethereum ETFs perform better Ethereum ETFs saw consistent daily inflows throughout most of the week. Tuesday, January 14 posted the largest single-day gain at $175 million. Wednesday, January 15 followed with $164.37 million in net inflows. Monday, January 13 brought $129.99 million into Ethereum ETF products. Thursday, January 16 and Sunday, January 12 recorded smaller positive flows at $4.64 million and $5.04 million respectively. Total net assets for Ethereum ETF products reached $20.42 billion by the week’s close. Cumulative net inflows since launch stood at $12.91 billion. Weekly trading volume across all Ethereum ETF products totaled $7.74 billion.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 13:56 2mo ago	Dogecoin Price Analysis: $500M Whale Transfer Signals Trouble at $0.13 Support	cryptonews	DOGE
Dogecoin drops 14% from yearly highs as whale transfers 500M DOGE to Binance. Newton Gitonga2 min read 18 January 2026, 06:56 PM Edited 18 January 2026, 06:57 PM The memecoin market has demonstrated its volatile nature once more. After gaining approximately $10 billion in market capitalization during the opening days of 2026, the sector has surrendered roughly 85% of those gains within a single week. The sharp reversal underscores the inherent risk profile of these digital assets. Dogecoin has not escaped the broader market downturn. The popular memecoin currently trades at around $0.1366, down 1.45% in the last 24 hours. Technical Resistance Creates BarrierThe $0.15 price level has emerged as a formidable obstacle for DOGE. Since falling below this threshold in mid-November 2025, the token has attempted to reclaim it on four separate occasions. Each effort has failed. The most recent rejection occurred just ten days ago. Following that unsuccessful breakout attempt, Dogecoin experienced six consecutive sessions of losses. The decline reached nearly 15% before finding temporary support. A subsequent rebound of approximately 9% has brought renewed attention to the $0.13 level. The technical chart reveals a pattern of failed breakouts and swift pullbacks. Traders now watch whether $0.13 can hold as meaningful support. The price action suggests a market struggling to establish clear direction amid conflicting signals. Massive Whale Transfer Raises ConcernsRecent blockchain data has added another layer of uncertainty to Dogecoin's outlook. On January 14, DOGE tested the $0.15 resistance level before retreating 7% to $0.13. This pullback coincided with significant on-chain activity that caught market attention. WhaleAlerts detected a substantial transfer of 500 million DOGE tokens to Binance. The movement represents a considerable position shift by large holders. Such transfers to exchanges typically precede selling activity, as investors move assets to trading platforms ahead of liquidation. The timing of this whale movement is particularly significant. It occurred precisely as DOGE failed to break through resistance, suggesting institutional or high-net-worth participants lack confidence in an immediate upward move. The transaction value exceeds the threshold for traditional portfolio rebalancing and indicates a strategic position exit. ENRICH your inbox with our best storiesDon’t miss out and join our newsletter to get the latest, well-curated news from the crypto world! Newton Gitonga covers cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and digital finance. He specializes in breaking down complex trends with clear, data-driven reporting. His work focuses on market analysis, technical insights, and the evolving role of altcoins in shaping global markets. Read more about Dogecoin (DOGE) News
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 13:58 2mo ago	GMTrade Launches Forex Perpetuals on Solana Network	cryptonews	SOL
GMTrade has launched Forex Perpetuals on Solana, opening the door for crypto users to trade major global currency pairs on-chain. The update was shared through posts on X. Forex is the largest financial market in the world. It handles trillions of dollars in daily trades. Until now, most forex trading stayed inside banks and traditional platforms. GMTrade aims to change that by moving forex trading onto blockchain rails. With Forex Perpetuals on Solana, traders can take positions on major currency pairs without owning the assets. These contracts do not expire. Traders can stay in positions as long as they manage risk and margin. GMTrade says Solana’s fast speed and low fees make it a strong base for this product. Transactions settle quickly. Costs stay low. Data remains open and transparent. The launch supports four major forex pairs. These include GBP/USD, EUR/USD, AUD/USD, and NZD/USD. These pairs reflect key global economies and are widely traded in traditional markets. By offering Forex Perpetuals on Solana, GMTrade is targeting traders who follow global macro trends. This includes interest rates, inflation data, and central bank decisions. The goal is to let users trade these themes directly on-chain. Unlocking the next frontier: Forex Perpetuals on @Solana. We’re bringing the world’s largest market on-chain. Trade major forex pairs with the speed, low cost, and transparency of @Solana: • GBP/USD • EUR/USD • AUD/USD • NZD/USD Trade global macro, powered by decentralized… pic.twitter.com/q1VSnWg917 — GMTrade (formerly GMX-Solana) (@GMX_SOL) January 15, 2026 From Crypto Tokens to Global Currencies GMTrade is not starting from zero. The team also shared that its total value locked has crossed $10 million. TVL shows how much capital users have placed into a protocol. A rising TVL often signals growing trust and usage. The platform says this milestone came as more users explored its products. The forex launch may help attract a wider audience beyond crypto-native traders. Forex markets run 24 hours a day. Crypto markets do the same. GMTrade believes this makes on-chain forex a natural fit. It also allows traders to stay fully self-custodied while accessing global markets. Forex Perpetuals on Solana could mark a shift in how traders access currency markets. If adoption grows, more real-world financial products may move on-chain. For now, GMTrade’s launch shows how fast decentralized finance continues to expand. Disclaimer The information provided by Altcoin Buzz is not financial advice. It is intended solely for educational, entertainment, and informational purposes. Any opinions or strategies shared are those of the writer/reviewers, and their risk tolerance may differ from yours. We are not liable for any losses you may incur from investments related to the information given. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are high-risk assets; therefore, conduct thorough due diligence. Copyright Altcoin Buzz Pte Ltd.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 14:00 2mo ago	Crypto market's weekly winners and losers – DASH, IP, POL, NIGHT	cryptonews	DASH
Story [IP] also ended the week in positive territory, rising by roughly 20% to trade near $2.74 at press time. The token saw a midweek surge toward the $3.80-$4.00 zone before facing selling pressure, having fallen since. Momentum appeared to stabilize, with the RSI at around 56. CMF was positive, with modest capital inflows despite the retracement. This is a classic cooldown after a fast rally, with buyers still defending higher levels into the weekly close. Pump.fun [PUMP] saw a brief uptick this week following the launch of the network’s new creator callout feature, which allows creators to share trending coins with their followers. The token gained about 17% this week, but that was after it failed to hold more gains. At the time of writing, RSI was moderately bullish with minimal overheating. MACD was marginally positive, though momentum was slowing. While the update boosted short-term engagement and trading activity, it seems traders still aren’t sure about chasing follow-through beyond the initial announcement-driven move. Other notable winners Beyond the top movers, several altcoins posted gains this week. Monero [XMR] surged by roughly 16%, riding the privacy and censorship-resistance demand wave. Internet Computer [ICP] followed with a strong 25% jump. Chiliz [CHZ] also stood out, climbing about 24% as activity around fan tokens and sports-related crypto picked up. Weekly losers Polygon [POL] — Profit taking begins after last week’s rally Polygon [POL] slipped into the losers column this week after a big change from last week’s sprint. The token fell by nearly 14% over the week, retreating to trade around $0.142 at press time. Source: TradingView The decline comes just a week after POL surged close to 50%, making this fall notable. Selling pressure seems to have picked up steadily, with the RSI showing fading bullishness. The MACD also flattened and went lower. POL’s move seems caused by profit-taking after an aggressive rally, with traders locking in gains. Memecore [M] falls with lesser meme hype Memecore slipped further, posting a near 11% weekly decline with weakening bullish momentum. At press time, the token was trading around $1.55 after failing to reclaim the $1.60-$1.62 zone, where multiple MAs converged. Price remained below key short-term EMAs, so there’s greater selling pressure. The RSI showed a loss of upside strength. With buyers struggling to defend higher levels, Memecore’s fall shows decreasing speculative interest. Traders are perhaps becoming picky with where their money goes. Midnight [NIGHT]’s support breaks as sellers take the reins Midnight [NIGHT] slid roughly 12% this week, an extension of the short-term downtrend. The token dropped from the $0.070-$0.072 range to around $0.0617 at press time, a clear breakdown below prior consolidation support. Consecutive red candles mean selling pressure, with no meaningful bounce attempts. The RSI proved weak pace, while leaving room for further downside. Meanwhile, CMF went deep into negative territory, with persistent capital outflows. Unless NIGHT can reclaim the $0.065-$0.067 zone, bearish control is likely to remain intact. Other notable losers There were more losses than gains this week. Bitcoin Cash [BCH] slipped nearly 8%, while XDC Network [XDC] fell around 9%. Virtuals Protocol [VIRTUAL] saw the biggest drop among this group, down roughly 11%. The risk-off behavior is very selective. All in all… … It was one of those weeks, with big pumps, pullbacks, and charts that probably ruined someone’s sleep schedule. While the popular kids stayed steady, the rest of the market reminded us why this is not for the faint-hearted. As always, things change quickly, and last week’s winner can easily become next week’s cautionary tale. DYOR, manage your risk, and we’ll see you next week! Final Thoughts Altcoins stole the spotlight this week, with Dash’s 115% taking the lead. Profit-taking is back in play, as several recent high-flyers corrected greatly.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 14:01 2mo ago	MicroStrategy's Saylor Hints at Bitcoin Acquisition Surpassing $1.25 Billion	cryptonews	BTC
MicroStrategy’s Saylor Hints at Bitcoin Acquisition Surpassing $1.25 BillionStrategy's Michael Saylor has signaled plans for a massive Bitcoin acquisition that would surpass last week’s $1.25 billion purchase.This planned aggressive purchase could potentially pushing the Bitcoin-focused company's total holdings above 700,000 BTC.The accumulation strategy persists despite a 50% drop in the company's stock price and a collapsing net asset value premium over the past year.Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) has signaled it is preparing to execute a Bitcoin acquisition that would eclipse the massive $1.25 billion purchase completed just last week. On January 18, Michael Saylor posted a graphic to the social media platform X captioned “Bigger Orange.” Market analysts widely interpreted the phrase as a signal of intent to surpass the 13,627 Bitcoin the firm recently acquired. Sponsored Strategy Signals Record Bitcoin Purchase Amid Falling Stock PremiumThat previous tranche had already solidified the company’s position as the largest corporate holder of the asset. However, a purchase exceeding that volume would push Strategy’s total holdings above the 700,000 Bitcoin threshold. This milestone would place the firm’s treasury in rare air, trailing only BlackRock’s IBIT exchange-traded fund and the 1.2 million BTC estimated holdings of Satoshi Nakamoto, the network’s pseudonymous founder. The aggressive move comes at a precarious moment for the enterprise software firm. Sponsored Strategy’s stock plummeted more than 50% last year, and its critical market-to-net-asset-value (mNAV) premium has collapsed to approximately 1.0x. This premium compression threatens the arbitrage model Saylor has historically utilized to fund acquisitions. With institutional capital increasingly flowing toward spot Bitcoin ETFs—which offer exposure without the complexity or premiums associated with Strategy shares—the firm has lost the easy leverage it once enjoyed. To sustain its accumulation pace against this backdrop, Strategy has pivoted to aggressive funding tactics. Sponsored In the past year alone, the company raised $25 billion through the sale of common stock and the issuance of new types of preferred shares, including STRC. Strategy’s Bitcoin Fundraise in 2025. Source: StrategyMeanwhile, Wall Street has reacted to this dilution with caution. TD Cowen recently downgraded its price target for the stock to $440 from $500 while maintaining a Buy rating. The firm cited a decline in “Bitcoin Yield” for fiscal 2026, a proprietary metric measuring Bitcoin exposure per share. Analysts noted that the company’s reliance on issuing greater equity to fund purchases is actively diluting this yield for shareholders. Sponsored Despite the skepticism, some market observers argue that Strategy has engineered a structural moat that traditional finance cannot easily bridge. “They figured out how to accumulate Bitcoin at scale, package it into products and offer exposure in ways traditional banks simply can’t match,” Bitcoin analyst Shagun Makin said. Makin suggested that the mounting regulatory and market pushback facing the firm is a reaction to the model’s efficacy rather than its flaws. “Banks can’t copy the model without breaking their own balance sheets. So the only real options are to slow it down, discredit it or regulate around it,” he added. Disclaimer In adherence to the Trust Project guidelines, BeInCrypto is committed to unbiased, transparent reporting. This news article aims to provide accurate, timely information. However, readers are advised to verify facts independently and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content. Please note that our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers have been updated.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 14:05 2mo ago	Solana's User Boom Meets Selling Pressure	cryptonews	SOL
20h05 ▪ 3 min read ▪ by Luc Jose A. Summarize this article with: While the crypto ecosystem oscillates between uncertainty and consolidation, Solana attracts an unexpected wave of users. In the space of 24 hours, more than 8.9 million new addresses were created on the network, a record that reignites attention on this blockchain known for its speed and efficiency. Behind this sudden enthusiasm lies a more nuanced reality, where the enthusiasm of newcomers clashes with fragile technical signals. In brief Solana records over 8 million new addresses in just 24 hours, a record reflecting massive network adoption. This explosion of activity is driven by the rise of DeFi projects, memecoins, and the technical attractiveness of the blockchain. Despite this enthusiasm, historic investors are beginning to reduce their exposure, increasing selling pressure. Technical indicators reveal a worrying bearish pattern, with an identified 9.5% correction risk for the SOL price. A spectacular adoption that redefines Solana network momentum In a global context of renewed interest in high-performance blockchains, Solana, thanks to its dominance in crypto trends, has recorded more than 8 million new active addresses in just 24 hours. This spectacular growth is accompanied by strong on-chain activity, highlighting an influx of new users and investors on the network. Such development signals substantial demand for SOL and reflects the growing attractiveness of its ecosystem, notably driven by DeFi projects, memecoins, and other high-yield applications. This massive jump in adoption is generally interpreted as a vitality signal for a blockchain network. It implies a potential increase in liquidity, but also an increased valuation of SOL in the medium term. Several factors explain this renewed interest in Solana : Extremely low transaction costs, which encourage daily and massive network use ; Proven scalability, capable of processing several thousand transactions per second without congestion ; The rise of memecoins and native DeFi projects on Solana, which attract both seasoned investors and a more speculative audience ; A renewed developer confidence, seeing Solana as a solid alternative to other competing Layer 1s. The exponential increase in the number of active addresses thus seems to confirm the broadening of the user base, beyond a mere fad or one-off event. A bearish configuration and increasing selling pressure This bullish momentum is far from unanimous in the markets. Indeed, the selling pressure exerted by long-term holders now outweighs the demand generated by newcomers. The selling pressure begins to dominate as historic investors reduce their exposure or prepare to sell. This often underestimated trend could well neutralize the positive effects of the recent influx of users. Beyond portfolio movements, technical analysis strengthens the hypothesis of a short-term pullback. The SOL chart presents an “ascending wedge,” a pattern known for its bearish implications. Thus, the SOL price was around $144, with an identified correction risk of 9.5%. If this scenario is confirmed, the first critical threshold is at $136, with potential support at $129. Conversely, a rebound above $146 could cancel this pattern and restart the bullish momentum. Maximize your Cointribune experience with our "Read to Earn" program! For every article you read, earn points and access exclusive rewards. Sign up now and start earning benefits. Join the program A A Lien copié Luc Jose A. Diplômé de Sciences Po Toulouse et titulaire d'une certification consultant blockchain délivrée par Alyra, j'ai rejoint l'aventure Cointribune en 2019. Convaincu du potentiel de la blockchain pour transformer de nombreux secteurs de l'économie, j'ai pris l'engagement de sensibiliser et d'informer le grand public sur cet écosystème en constante évolution. Mon objectif est de permettre à chacun de mieux comprendre la blockchain et de saisir les opportunités qu'elle offre. Je m'efforce chaque jour de fournir une analyse objective de l'actualité, de décrypter les tendances du marché, de relayer les dernières innovations technologiques et de mettre en perspective les enjeux économiques et sociétaux de cette révolution en marche. DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this article belong solely to the author, and should not be taken as investment advice. Do your own research before taking any investment decisions.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 14:12 2mo ago	Brevis and BNB Chain Expand Privacy Infrastructure Partnership	cryptonews	BNB BREV
Brevis has expanded its partnership with BNB Chain to build new Privacy Infrastructure for blockchain users. The update was shared by Brevis in a post on X. The goal is simple. Give users more control over what they share on-chain. Brevis says this new Privacy Infrastructure goes beyond early privacy tools that only hid transactions. It focuses on smarter and more flexible privacy. At the center of this effort is a new product called an Intelligent Privacy Pool. Brevis is building it with 0xbowio and plans to launch it soon on BNB Chain. This marks the first live use of its broader privacy framework. 🚀 Brevis is partnering with @BNBCHAIN to redefine Privacy Infrastructure We’re building a generalized privacy framework that goes beyond first-gen transaction hiding. Our first implementation is an Intelligent Privacy Pool launching soon in collaboration with @0xbowio 🧵 pic.twitter.com/4Xg1qB3jI7 — Brevis (@brevis_zk) January 15, 2026 A Smarter Way to Protect On-Chain Activity Early privacy tools like Tornado Cash focused on one task. They hid where funds came from and where they went. Brevis says modern zero knowledge technology allows much more than that. The team explains privacy using three ideas. First is the privacy target. This means it is protecting, such as transactions, user traits, or how code runs. Second is the unmasking rule. This defines if the system can reveal data and who controls that access. Third is the target user. This decides who can use the privacy tool in the first place. This approach opens new use cases. Users could verify credentials without showing their wallet. Transactions could stay private but still follow rules. Prediction markets could run private models with public results. Data could also stay private and used to train AI systems. First-gen privacy tools like Tornado Cash could only do one thing: hide transactions. Modern ZK unlocks way more. Payment privacy can now be far more intelligent and configurable. And entirely new categories of privacy applications become possible — Brevis (@brevis_zk) January 15, 2026 The Intelligent Privacy Pool shows how this works in practice. Users can deposit assets and withdraw them to a new address with no visible on-chain link. What makes it different is access control. Users prove eligibility in two ways. One is through on-chain history checked by the Brevis ZK Data Coprocessor. The other uses zkTLS to prove control of a verified exchange account without sharing identity details. We think about privacy in three dimensions: 1⃣Privacy target: what’s being protected (transactions, user attributes, computation processes) 2⃣Unmasking protocol: how can it be revealed, and by whom 3⃣Target users: who gets access to the privacy mechanism — Brevis (@brevis_zk) January 15, 2026 This expanded Privacy Infrastructure points to a future where privacy and compliance can exist together. For BNB Chain, it strengthens its push into advanced blockchain use cases. For users, it offers safer ways to interact on-chain without giving up control. Disclaimer The information provided by Altcoin Buzz is not financial advice. It is intended solely for educational, entertainment, and informational purposes. Any opinions or strategies shared are those of the writer/reviewers, and their risk tolerance may differ from yours. We are not liable for any losses you may incur from investments related to the information given. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are high-risk assets; therefore, conduct thorough due diligence. Copyright Altcoin Buzz Pte Ltd.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 14:19 2mo ago	Coinidol.com: Hyperliquid Varies Within a Narrow Range Above $22	cryptonews	HYPE
Published: Jan 18, 2026 at 19:19 The Hyperliquid (HYPE) sideways trend has persisted since December 18, 2025. Hyperliquid price long-term analysis: bearish The altcoin has remained range-bound above the $22 support and below the moving average lines or resistance at $27. Upward movement has been hindered by resistance at $27, which is below the moving averages. The altcoin is trading within a confined range, above the $22 support but below the moving average lines. On the upside, HYPE could reach a high of $36 if it rebounds and breaks above the moving average lines. Conversely, if the altcoin weakens and loses the $20 support, it may fall below $18. Currently, the altcoin is at $25.59. Technical Indicators: Resistance Levels – $60 and $70 Support Levels – $40 and $30 Hyperliquid price indicators analysis The 21-day and 50-day SMAs are horizontal, but price bars have dropped below the moving average lines. The appearance of Doji candlesticks has resulted in price bars remaining stationary. On the 4-hour chart, the price bars have been moving both below and above the horizontal moving averages. What is the next direction for Hyperliquid? On the 4-hour chart, the HYPE price remains in a sideways trend, above the $23 support but below the $26.50 resistance. The cryptocurrency price is rising near the resistance level of $26.50. The altcoin is likely to turn down if it meets resistance at $26.50 and begins to fluctuate within a limited range. Disclaimer. This analysis and forecast are the personal opinions of the author. The data provided is collected by the author and is not sponsored by any company or token developer. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell cryptocurrency and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Coinidol.com. Readers should do their research before investing in funds.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 14:31 2mo ago	Bitcoin 'OG' Sells After 12 Years, Locking in 31,250% Profit	cryptonews	BTC
A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) whale, inactive for more than a decade, has returned to the scene, offloading half of its Bitcoin stash and securing a profit of 31,250%. The Bitcoin wallet, dubbed “5K BTC OG,” started selling its Bitcoin assets, originally purchased in 2012 for a mere $332 per Bitcoin. The wallet, which initially held 5,000 BTC, has sold 2,500 BTC, raking in approximately $265 million at an average exit price of $106,164. As per the report by Lookonchain, an additional 500 BTC was moved to Binance, with a value of $47.77 million. This signifies the latest in a series of withdrawals from this 12-year-old holder. The selling pattern seems methodical, with the OG transferring 250-500 BTC per transaction, distributing the outflows over a minimum of 10 Binance-bound transactions in the past five months. The wallet still possesses 2,500 BTC, worth about $237.5 million, which may potentially be the next to hit the market. Given that Bitcoin’s price is just shy of $100,000, a significant dump of this magnitude from legacy holders could further depress the market in an already dense resistance zone. The OG's total profits now surpass $500 million, marking this as one of the most profitable HODL-to-exit arcs in Bitcoin history. While long-term believers are celebrating the “diamond hands,” many traders are on edge as these coins, which have been dormant since the early post-Satoshi era, are now active and liquid. Half of them have already been sold. Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs © 2026 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 14:52 2mo ago	Dogecoin Price About to Skyrocket? Mystery Whale Bets $2.14M With 10x Leverage	cryptonews	DOGE
A crypto whale has opened a $2.14M leveraged long on Dogecoin at $0.137621 using 10x leverage. The position sits near liquidation as DOGE struggles to break resistance levels. Newton Gitonga2 min read 18 January 2026, 07:52 PM A crypto whale known for selling 255 Bitcoin in December has opened a massive leveraged position on Dogecoin. The trader bought over 15.6 million DOGE tokens using 10x leverage on Hyperliquid. The position carries a notional value of $2.14 million with an entry price of $0.137621 per token. Current data shows an unrealized loss of $8,331 as Dogecoin trades at $0.1374. The move signals a dramatic shift in strategy for the wallet that previously dumped significant Bitcoin holdings. Aggressive Portfolio ExpansionThe Dogecoin long represents just one element of a broader trading strategy. The same whale simultaneously opened a 5x leveraged short position on DASH, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency. This dual approach suggests the trader expects divergent performance across different altcoin sectors. The whale's total portfolio shows substantial exposure across major cryptocurrencies. Ethereum positions account for $232.4 million in value. Bitcoin holdings reach $146.9 million despite the previous December sale. Solana exposure sits at $69.7 million. All three positions maintain long exposure. Total active perpetual positions now equal $457 million. The overall leverage ratio stands at 11.35x across the entire portfolio. Current unrealized losses total $3.31 million portfolio-wide. High Risk, Narrow MarginsThe timing of this Dogecoin bet raises questions. The meme coin has struggled to reclaim its December peak of $0.15209. A brief price surge failed to sustain momentum. The past week brought volatility without a clear directional breakout. Funding rates currently sit in negative territory. Dogecoin faces resistance at key technical levels. These market conditions make the whale's aggressive entry particularly notable. The 10x leverage creates significant risk parameters. Small price movements will generate outsized profits or losses. The liquidation price sits at $0.12309, leaving minimal downside room. The entry point stands roughly 12% above the liquidation threshold. This narrow margin contradicts typical conservative risk management. The position size and leverage suggest strong conviction rather than cautious speculation. The whale appears to anticipate a sharp reversal in altcoin market sentiment. ENRICH your inbox with our best storiesDon’t miss out and join our newsletter to get the latest, well-curated news from the crypto world! Newton Gitonga covers cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and digital finance. He specializes in breaking down complex trends with clear, data-driven reporting. His work focuses on market analysis, technical insights, and the evolving role of altcoins in shaping global markets. Read more about Dogecoin (DOGE) News
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:00 2mo ago	Solana network usage jumps 56% – Is $147 zone next for SOL?	cryptonews	SOL
Solana’s on-chain metrics expanded sharply, signaling renewed demand beneath the recent rebound. Active Addresses surged 56% week-over-week to 27.1 million, while Weekly Transactions climbed to 515 million, therefore confirming sustained usage. This scale matters because price strength often follows persistent network engagement. However, activity alone rarely drives rallies. In this case, usage growth aligned with price stabilization near $119.8–$135.5 demand. Consequently, the recovery gained structural backing. Moreover, such transaction volume highlighted capital rotation into Solana’s [SOL] ecosystem. Still, activity must remain elevated. A drop below recent averages could weaken conviction. For now, usage metrics support the view that buyers regained control beneath price. Solana breaks free from its regression downtrend Price action confirmed a structural shift as SOL exited its multi-month regression downtrend. Buyers defended the $119.8 low before pushing the price above descending resistance. The breakout reclaimed the $135.5–$147.1 zone, flipping it into support. Previously, rallies stalled below this region. However, this move held. Consequently, downside pressure weakened. Moreover, the price traded near $142, maintaining higher lows. This structure favored continuation if $135.5 holds. Still, failure to defend this zone could reopen downside risk toward $119.8. For now, price structure supports a transition from correction into recovery, therefore favoring upside attempts. Source: TradingView Momentum indicators reinforced the improving structure as MACD crossed higher from negative territory. The MACD line rose to 3.60, overtaking the signal line near 2.92, while the histogram turned positive at 0.68. This shift reflected fading sell pressure rather than overextension. Earlier bounces failed without momentum confirmation. However, this crossover aligned with reclaimed support. Moreover, expanding histogram bars suggested a strengthening trend force. Still, momentum requires continuation. A flattening histogram could signal consolidation. Traders lean long as confidence quietly rebuilds Derivatives data showed traders positioning increasingly on the long side. Binance top trader accounts held 76% long exposure, leaving shorts at 24%, pushing the Long/Short Ratio to 3.17. This bias reflected growing confidence without extreme crowding. Overleveraged conditions often emerge above ratios of 4.0. However, current levels remain balanced. Moreover, long positioning followed the technical breakout rather than anticipation. Therefore, Derivatives flow aligned with the structure. Still, leverage remains sensitive to support holds. A breakdown below $135.5 could unwind longs quickly. For now, positioning supports continuation rather than distribution. Source: CoinGlass Solana Hyperliquid data reveals upside liquidity magnet The Hyperliquid Liquidation Map highlighted dense short-side liquidity above current price near $153, $201, and extending toward $300+. In contrast, cumulative long liquidations below $135 remained thin. This imbalance reduced downside cascade risk while creating upside fuel. If price pushes higher, forced short liquidations could accelerate momentum. However, liquidity requires price initiation. In this setup, structure and momentum align with liquidation incentives. Therefore, upside liquidity remains the dominant attraction. Failure to advance could instead trigger consolidation. Still, current liquidation dynamics favor continuation rather than sharp pullbacks. Source: CoinGlass Conclusively, Solana’s rebound now reflects measurable demand rather than speculative enthusiasm. Rising network activity, a confirmed trendline breakout, improving MACD momentum, and long-leaning derivatives positioning all align with upside-biased liquidation dynamics. As long as price holds above the $135.5 support zone, overhead short liquidity remains a valid upside driver. However, failure to defend this level could stall momentum and force consolidation before any further advance. Final Thoughts Solana’s rebound now appears anchored in participation rather than speculative flow, with structure and positioning reinforcing each other. How price behaves around $135.5 could determine whether momentum extends or pauses into consolidation.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:00 2mo ago	Trove Markets announces sudden pivot to Solana, hours before token is set to go live	cryptonews	SOL
Trove Markets, a planned decentralized perpetuals exchange for collectibles like Pokémon cards and Counter-Strike 2 skins, is abandoning Hyperliquid and rebuilding its platform on Solana just one week after closing an $11.5 million token sale premised on Hyperliquid integration. "We're pivoting Trove to Solana," pseudonymous team member "Unwise" wrote on X Sunday. "After recent sentiment around Trove, the liquidity partner that had been supporting our Hyperliquid path chose to unwind their 500k $HYPE position. That was their decision and we fully respect it." The pivot stems from a core requirement of Hyperliquid's HIP-3 infrastructure: builders must stake 500,000 HYPE tokens, currently worth around $12.5 million, to deploy perpetual futures markets on the platform. The staking requirement, activated in October 2025, serves as a security bond that validators can slash if a deployer misbehaves. Following recent controversy surrounding Trove's public token sale, the liquidity partner who put up the HYPE apparently lost faith in the project, forcing the pivot mere hours before the TROVE token is scheduled to go live at 9 p.m. UTC (after being delayed by two hours late Sunday). The identity of the liquidity partner was not disclosed. When that partner chose to exit and liquidate the position, Trove lost access to the infrastructure underpinning its entire product. "This changes our constraints: we're no longer building on Hyperliquid rails," Unwise wrote, adding that the team is now "rebuilding the perp DEX on Solana from the ground up." The pivot extends a turbulent week for the project. As The Block previously reported, Trove's January 8-11 token sale descended into chaos when the team modified its smart contract to extend the ICO deadline just five minutes before close, then reversed the decision 14 minutes later. The whiplash caught Polymarket traders mid-repositioning, with one reportedly losing approximately $73,000 on a wager that would have yielded roughly $200 if successful. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT separately alleged that $45,000 in SOL from Trove's fundraising accounts was transferred to prediction market platforms. Unwise responded that the funds were paid to an influencer for advertising purposes, and that the influencer independently moved them to prediction markets — an explanation ZachXBT noted amounted to an admission of undisclosed paid promotion. Crypto traders on social media expressed displeasure with the move, with many requesting refunds for their initial investments in the replies of Unwise's announcement. The TROVE token has not yet launched and is not trading on spot markets. The project had planned a February 10 mainnet launch on Hyperliquid, following 100% of tokens unlocking at the token generation event. Unwise did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Block. Disclaimer: The Block is an independent media outlet that delivers news, research, and data. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures is a majority investor of The Block. Foresight Ventures invests in other companies in the crypto space. Crypto exchange Bitget is an anchor LP for Foresight Ventures. The Block continues to operate independently to deliver objective, impactful, and timely information about the crypto industry. Here are our current financial disclosures. © 2026 The Block. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
	2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago	2026-01-18 15:04 2mo ago	XRP reserves on Binance crashes 45%; Incoming rally?	cryptonews	XRP
XRP reserves held on Binance have fallen sharply over the past year, pointing to a major shift in market dynamics that could set the stage for a price rebound. Specifically, on January 18, 2025, the total value of XRP reserves on Binance stood at approximately $10.16 billion. By January 17, 2026, that figure had dropped to about $5.55 billion, representing a decline of roughly 45% in exchange-held XRP over 12 months, according to data retrieved from CryptoQuant. XRP Binance reserves. Source: CryptoQuant This signals a substantial reduction in readily available supply on the world’s largest crypto exchange. Temporary rebounds were repeatedly followed by fresh outflows, indicating that users continued moving XRP off exchanges rather than redepositing it. By early 2026, reserves had fallen to near yearly lows, confirming a sustained contraction in exchange balances. At the same time, XRP’s price action shows a volatile but revealing pattern. In this case, sharp declines in reserves often coincided with price stabilization or strong upward moves, most notably in mid-2025 when a steep drop in exchange balances aligned with a rally. This reflects a classic crypto supply dynamic, as fewer tokens on exchanges typically reduce selling pressure. The continued decline in Binance’s XRP reserves suggests investors are moving holdings into self-custody or long-term storage, behavior typically associated with accumulation rather than near-term selling. With less XRP available on exchanges, any pickup in demand can exert a disproportionate influence on price. If the trend continues, reduced exchange supply could become a catalyst for a rally. Historically, sustained reserve declines have preceded bullish phases, particularly when prices remain stable or recover. While broader market conditions still matter, the 45% drop in Binance’s XRP reserves reinforces the case for tightening supply that favors upside price movement in the months ahead. XRP price analysis By press time, XRP was trading at $2.06, down 0.65% on the day, while the token has declined 1.3% on the weekly timeframe. XRP seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold At the current level, XRP is hovering just above its 50-day simple moving average (SMA) near $2.02. This positioning suggests short-term price support is holding, with buyers defending the recent range rather than allowing a decisive breakdown. However, the much higher 200-day SMA at roughly $2.53 highlights a broader bearish structure, indicating that XRP remains well below its longer-term trend and would need a sustained move higher to signal a meaningful trend reversal. Momentum indicators reinforce this cautious outlook, with the 14-day RSI sitting at about 50.7, firmly in neutral territory and showing neither overbought nor oversold conditions. Featured image via Shutterstock
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 11:46 2mo ago	ROSEN, THE FIRST FILING FIRM, Encourages Klarna Group plc Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – KLAR	stocknewsapi	KLAR
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) issued in connection with Klarna’s September 2025 initial public offering (the “IPO”), of the important February 20, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm. SO WHAT: If you purchased Klarna securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Klarna class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48971 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 20, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the Registration Statement contained false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Defendants materially understated the risk that its loss reserves would materially go up within a few months of the IPO, which they either knew of or should have known of given the risk profile of many individuals agreeing to Klarna’s buy now, pay later (“BNPL”) loans; and (2); as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Klarna class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48971 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected] www.rosenlegal.com
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:00 2mo ago	Should You Buy Nu Holdings Stock Before Feb. 25?	stocknewsapi	NU
We're at the midpoint of January. And that means investors are starting to get ready for earnings season to kick off in earnest. This is a critical time when companies reveal their latest financial figures, so it's important to understand what's coming up. A business that might be of interest is Nu Holdings (NU 0.06%). Its shares have performed exceptionally well, rising 350% in the past three years (as of Jan. 14). There are reasons to be both bullish and bearish. This fintech stock reports Q4 2025 (ended Dec. 31) financial results on Feb. 25. Should investors buy Nu shares before then? Image source: Getty Images. Nu Holdings is dominating the financial services industry in Latin America Nu operates a digital-only banking platform that serves customers in Latin America. It has registered phenomenal growth in the past. And it's likely to continue doing so. That's because this part of the world has a high concentration of unbanked and underbanked citizens. This has created the perfect opportunity for a disruptor like Nu to leverage the internet, mobile phones, and technology to serve customers. Revenue increased 31% year over year to $11.1 billion through the first nine months of 2025. Nu ended Q3 (as of Sept. 30) with 127 million customers after adding 17.3 million net new ones in the prior 12 months. It counts 60% of the Brazilian adult population as its customers. And there are a combined 17 million customers in Mexico and Colombia. The company is highly profitable as well. It collected $2 billion in net income in the first nine months of 2025. Credit goes to Nu's stellar unit economics. The monthly average cost to serve a customer in Q3 was just $0.90. However, the monthly average revenue per active customer was significantly higher at $13.40. With monetization looking like this, it makes sense that growing the customer base is a priority. The leadership continues to think about the future. Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence (AI) is a strategic focus. "Our vision is to become AI-first, which means integrating foundation models deeply into our operations to drive an AI-native interface to banking, while creating meaningful benefits for both our customers and our business," CEO David Vélez said on the Q3 2025 earnings call. Risks are always present Nu's success thus far is noteworthy. However, it faces a risk in the form of competition. MercadoLibre and Itau Unibanco are both large financial institutions. And given the ongoing development of Latin America, it's expected that others will also spot the lucrative opportunity to serve these people. This will require Nu to operate on top of its game to keep its success going. And as any banking provider knows, macroeconomic risks can't be ignored, either. Lending money to customers involves accepting that interest rates, economic growth, or unemployment can work against you without any warning. This is why it's important to adopt quality credit standards, especially since these customers might be new to financial services. Nu also doesn't operate in a developed market such as the United States. Latin America presents unique challenges. In addition to macro factors just mentioned, there are political instability and currency fluctuations to be mindful of. And regulatory regimes could change unpredictably. Today's Change ( -0.06 %) $ -0.01 Current Price $ 16.60 Investors don't have to wait to buy the stock Waiting until the end of February for Nu to report its Q4 financials might appear to be a smart move. After this date, investors will have greater clarity about the state of the business. This could help you make a more informed decision, as you'll have key insights about Q4 results that include metrics like customer growth, revenue, net income, deposits, and credit loss allowance expense. Plus, any commentary from the management team will be valuable. However, I don't think investors have to wait. The company continues to put up impressive financial gains. And this should continue for the foreseeable future, barring a major economic disturbance occurring in the markets that Nu operates in. Another reason to consider buying this fintech stock right now is because its valuation is compelling. At a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.7, the market is offering investors a good deal to add Nu to their portfolios.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:00 2mo ago	Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Ardent Health, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm	stocknewsapi	ARDT
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Ardent Health, Inc. (NYSE: ARDT) and certain of its officers. This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Ardent securities between July 18, 2024 and November 12, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/ARDT. Ardent Case Details The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Ardent Health’s third quarter 2025 revenue was overstated due to inadequate determinations of accounts receivable collectability following the Company’s transition to a new revenue accounting system and “recently completed hindsight evaluations of historical collection trends”; (2) the Company’s 2025 EBITDA guidance was overstated and would be reduced by $57.5 million at the midpoint, or approximately 9.6%, due to “persistent industry-wide cost pressures,” including “payer denials”; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. What's Next for Ardent Investors? A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/ARDT. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Ardent you have until March 9, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. No Cost to Ardent Investors We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful. Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Ardent Securities Class Action? Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com "Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, or Instagram. Contact Info Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or Nathan Miller Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC 917-590-0911 \| [email protected] Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:00 2mo ago	Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Smart Digital Group Ltd. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm	stocknewsapi	SDM
, /PRNewswire/ -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Smart Digital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: SDM) and certain of its officers. This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired SDM securities between May 5, 2025 and September 26, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/SDM. SDM Case Details The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: SDM was the subject of a market manipulation and fraudulent promotion scheme involving social-media based misinformation and impersonators posing as financial professionals; insiders and/or affiliates used and/or intended to use offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; SDM's public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of realized risk of fraudulent trading or market manipulation used to drive the Company's stock price; and as a result, SDM securities were at unique risk of a sustained suspension in trading by either or both of the SEC and NASDAQ. What's Next for SDM Investors? A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/SDM. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in SDM you have until March 16, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. No Cost to SDM Investors We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful. Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for SDM Securities Class Action? Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com "Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, or Instagram. Contact Info Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or Nathan Miller Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC 917-590-0911 \| [email protected] Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. SOURCE Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:00 2mo ago	Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Bath & Body Works, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm	stocknewsapi	BBWI
, /PRNewswire/ -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) and certain of its officers. This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Bath & Body securities between June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/BBWI. Bath & Body Case Details The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors: the Company's strategy of pursuing "adjacencies, collaborations and promotions" was not growing the customer base and/or delivering the level of growth in net sales touted; as the Company's strategy of "adjacencies, collaborations and promotions" faltered, the Company relied on brand collaborations "to carry quarters" and obfuscate otherwise weak underlying financial results; as a result, the Company was unlikely to meet its own previously issued financial guidance; and that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. What's Next for Bath & Body Investors? A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/BBWI. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Bath & Body you have until March 13, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. No Cost to Bath & Body Investors We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful. Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Bath & Body Securities Class Action? Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com "Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, or Instagram. Contact Info Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or Nathan Miller Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC 917-590-0911 \| [email protected] Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. SOURCE Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:00 2mo ago	Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Smartsheet Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm	stocknewsapi	SMAR
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all former stockholders of Smartsheet Inc. (NYSE: SMAR) in connection with the January 2025 sale (the “Merger” or “Buyout”) of Smartsheet to affiliates of investment funds managed by affiliates of Blackstone Inc. (collectively “Blackstone”), investment funds managed by Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC (“Vista Equity Partners” or “Vista”), and Platinum Falcon B 2018 RSC Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which participated as an indirect minority investor in Smartsheet (“Platinum Falcon,” and together with Blackstone and Vista, the “Consortium”). This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased shares of Smartsheet in connection with the January 2025 Merger of Smartsheet (the “Merger Date”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/SMAR. Smartsheet Case Details The complaint alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) In connection with Smartsheet’s solicitation of stockholder approval of the Buyout, defendants issued and filed with the SEC a false and misleading Schedule 14A Proxy Statement (the “Proxy”); (2) Defendants used the Proxy to intentionally mischaracterize Smartsheet’s financial success and performance during the sales process; (3) Specifically, defendants deliberately portrayed Smartsheet’s quarterly earnings in an unduly negative light and emphasized a financial metric that was apparently created solely to solicit approval for the Buyout; (4) Defendant Mark P. Mader failed to exercise reasonable care in fulfilling his disclosure obligations; and (5) As a result of the foregoing, defendants’ statements about Smartsheet’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. What's Next for Smartsheet Investors? A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/SMAR or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you purchased SMAR shares in connection with the January 2025 sale, you have until February 24, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. No Cost to Smartsheet Investors We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful. Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Smartsheet Securities Class Action? Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com "Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, or Instagram. Contact Info Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or Nathan Miller Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC 917-590-0911 \| [email protected] Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:00 2mo ago	3 Seasonal Stocks to Buy Immediately	stocknewsapi	INTU NOW VSNT
Over the past month here at the Sunday Digest, I’ve been lining up my top bets for 2026: Rocket Cos. Inc. (RKT) Crispr Therapeutics AG (CRSP) Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc. (EVLV) Celanese Corp. (CE) Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM) PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL) FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) Tronox Holdings PLC (TROX) This list spans from the ultraconservative FactSet to the high-growth startup Evolv, and features virtually everything in between. Healthcare… basic materials… tech… In fact, the only common thread is that they’re all meant to be bought and held for at least a year for maximum returns. (I’ll be keeping you posted in the coming months on how these firms do.) But I also realize not everyone is so patient. In fact, there’s plenty of evidence that faster-moving investors routinely outperform their buy-and-hold counterparts… provided they have a proven system that powers their trades. It’s why high-frequency traders can earn billions even as buy-and-hold investors make millions. Nowhere is this clearer than at our partners at TradeSmith. Our quant-focused friends have created a system that has been running 50,000 tests a day across 33 years of stock market history. And it’s powered by a secret pioneered by a hedge fund that’s turned every $100 investment since its inception into $2.1 million. Essentially, that means TradeSmith now has an algorithm that pinpoints the optimal times to buy and sell virtually any U.S. stock. And it does so with incredible accuracy that can help any short-term trader. Here’s proof… Exactly this time last year, I used an earlier version of their system to identify three stocks to buy for a short holding period. And here’s how they did over the following 30 days: Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG): -3% DraftKings Inc. (DKNG): +10% Cloudflare Inc. (NET): +44% Average: 17% If you held onto these stocks for the exact period recommended by TradeSmith’s algorithm (42 days on average), then you would have walked away with a 27% average return. I’ve used this quantitative tool to find other winners as well, including O’Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY) (+10% in just over two months) and Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) (+43% in a month). These are not isolated wins. Now, our friends at TradeSmith believe we’re entering some of the best conditions yet for using their Trade Cycles algorithm, and they want you to be a part of that story. You can try out their software on the stocks you own by registering for a free, limited-time trial version here. They’re making it available ahead of their Prediction 2026 event, all about the seasonal patterns they say we need to be aware of as the year kicks off (more on that in a minute). In the meantime, I’ll leave you with three more seasonal stocks to buy immediately, as a preview of their system. Seasonal Stock No. 1: The AI Gem The fourth quarter is a historically wonderful time for software firms. Managers at Fortune 500 companies all know that savings from one year can turn into permanent cuts the next, and so many use the opportunity to spend their “use it or lose it” budgets. That’s particularly good news for AI firm ServiceNow Inc. (NOW), my first “seasonal” pick from TradeSmith’s tool in this update. In short, ServiceNow is a rival of AI darling Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR). Both companies offer top-tier AI products that help customers make decisions, and Q4 is an excellent quarter for the pair. However, the two companies differ in their market strategy: Palantir’s “secret sauce” is its ability to manage unstructured data. If you’re the U.S. Army with hundreds of suppliers using hundreds of different standards, then you need Palantir to pull this information together. ServiceNow’s edge is its broad portfolio of AI tools. The company has specific products aimed at IT, customer service, human resources, app development, supply chains, and more. That means ServiceNow generates three times the sales of Palantir and is growing around 50% faster on a per-dollar basis. Its addressable market is far larger, and its product breadth makes cross-selling a breeze. Best of all, TradeSmith’s system is flagging now as the perfect time to buy ServiceNow. Shares of the AI firm trade at their best valuations since 2023, and history says investors can expect double-digit gains if they buy and hold through February 17. Seasonal Stock No. 2: The Media Spinoff My second pick from TradeSmith’s seasonality tool this week is Versant Media Group Inc. (VSNT), a recent spinoff from Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) that took many of NBCUniversal’s cable channels (including USA Network, CNBC, E!, Golf Channel) and digital assets (Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes) along with it. That’s because the fourth-quarter earnings season is also a phenomenal time for cable news companies. This is when advertisers mount their holiday-period advertising surge, creating a boost at Fox Corp. (FOXA), the Walt Disney Co. (DIS), and more. Here’s the graph for the former, which typically logs a 40% to 50% increase in revenues that quarter. Versant Media is an even better bet because shares have gone through a post-spinoff selloff. The firm only became independent on January 5, and ETFs have spent the past two weeks dumping VSNT shares because it’s no longer part of the S&P 500 or Nasdaq Composite indexes. We saw similar selloffs in GE Vernova Inc. (GEV), Chemours Co. (CC), and Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) after they split from their larger parent organizations. After that, spinoffs then typically recover sharply – 31.6% over 22 months, according to one study. Chemours shares rose 1,100% from their post-spinoff trough. In addition, Versant has: An intact management team. Most of the NBCUniversal top brass migrated to the spinoff, including NBCUniversal Chairman Mark Lazarus Significant sports and news assets. The company is an attractive acquisition target thanks to its ownership of top-rated CNBC and exclusive rights to the Premier League, WWE Wrestling, NASCAR, the U.S. Open, and more. Low debt. Comcast avoided loading its spinoff with too much debt. Versant carries just $2.3 billion of net debt, which represents less than three years of net profits. Irresistible valuation. The post-spin selloff now prices VSNT at under 5X forward earnings and 4.5X cash flows, by my estimates. Together, that suggests Versant could see a double-digit pop in the near term. Though the spinoff is too recent to have its own graph in TradeSmith’s system, its data for Fox Corp, Disney, Warner Brothers (WBD) and other media firms show investors should hold Versant through February 20. Seasonal Stock No. 3: The Accounting Wizard My final pick from TradeSmith’s tool this week is Intuit Inc. (INTU), a firm best known for its TurboTax offering. In fact, this tax accounting software is so central to Intuit’s business that the firm ends its fiscal year on July 31 to match the tax filing season. Below, you can see how TradeSmith’s system has flagged that midyear period as a way to earn consistent 6.43% returns (green section in the middle of the graph). Intuit also owns QuickBooks, an accounting platform designed for small businesses. Over the past several years, AI has turned this software into an “outsourced CFO,” allowing many small companies to run without a dedicated finance team. Business owners can simply ask QuickBooks’ AI to help automate its accounting, and the system does much of the rest. The result is that Intuit is beginning to look like more typical software firms as well. Shares now rise going into calendar fourth-quarter earnings, creating a 6.11% bump in share prices (shown by the green section on the left side of the graph). I’m particularly bullish on Intuit this year because many provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill impact the 2025 accounting and tax year. These changes include: No tax on tips or overtime Additional senior deductions Trump savings accounts Restoration of 100% bonus depreciation and certain R&D expensing And so on. In other words, Intuit’s performance this year could look much like its 2017-2018 surge, when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) boosted demand to all-time highs. Shares jumped more than 80% during that period. That makes Intuit’s 13% selloff this week an excellent opportunity to buy in cheaply. The system recommends holding shares through February 25. The Importance of a System In the 1980s, hedge fund Bridgewater Associates almost went bankrupt after founder Ray Dalio made a mistake in his global macro forecasts. He expected a depression to happen after Mexico defaulted on its debt… and he turned out to be flat wrong. Dalio was forced to lay off all his employees and rebuild his firm from scratch. For his second try, Dalio used a more formal investment approach – something that would turn into the Pure Alpha strategy in 1991. This data-driven method involved strict investment rules, model-based signals, and a lot of computing power to churn out decisions. It was wildly successful. Today, Bridgewater Associates is one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost $100 billion under management. Its flagship fund has returned 12% annually since 1991, turning every $10,000 invested into almost a half-million dollars. The TradeSmith system puts a similar strategy in your back pocket. Rather than guess which assets will go up or down (as Dalio did before 1982), TradeSmith’s algorithms give you the tools to make decisions based on historic data. You don’t even have to take my word for it. TradeSmith has made a version of their Seasonality software available for you to explore now. They’ve unlocked access so you can see the seasonal “green days” for thousands of stocks ahead of their Prediction 2026 event. (reserve your spot by going here). It kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. ET. During that event, the folks from TradeSmith will be getting into more detail about the fast-approaching seasonality patterns you need to be aware of. They’ll also walk you through how they uncovered these patterns, why they persist even in chaotic markets, and how you can use them to guide real-world trading decisions. Click here to save your seat for that free event. Please note that the InvestorPlace offices and the U.S. stock market will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I’ll see you here next Sunday. Thomas Yeung, CFA Market Analyst, InvestorPlace Thomas Yeung is a market analyst and portfolio manager of the Omnia Portfolio, the highest-tier subscription at InvestorPlace. He is the former editor of Tom Yeung’s Profit & Protection, a free e-letter about investing to profit in good times and protecting gains during the bad.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:00 2mo ago	Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Bath & Body Works, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm	stocknewsapi	BBWI
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) and certain of its officers. This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Bath & Body securities between June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/BBWI. Bath & Body Case Details The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) the Company's strategy of pursuing "adjacencies, collaborations and promotions" was not growing the customer base and/or delivering the level of growth in net sales touted; (2) as the Company's strategy of "adjacencies, collaborations and promotions" faltered, the Company relied on brand collaborations "to carry quarters" and obfuscate otherwise weak underlying financial results; (3) as a result, the Company was unlikely to meet its own previously issued financial guidance; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. What's Next for Bath & Body Investors? A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/BBWI or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Bath & Body you have until March 13, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. No Cost to Bath & Body Investors We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful. Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Bath & Body Securities Class Action? Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com "Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, or Instagram. Contact Info Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or Nathan Miller Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC 917-590-0911 \| [email protected] Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:01 2mo ago	How to play cannabis stocks in 2026	stocknewsapi	ACB ACRGF CGC CRON MSOS TLRY YOLO
President Trump's executive order to reschedule marijuana is one of the many things cannabis investors will be watching in 2026. AdvisorShares portfolio manager Dan Ahrens, who manages the firm's Pure US Cannabis ETF, joins Asking for a Trend to explain where the cannabis industry stands right now.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:05 2mo ago	A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity: AMD's Stock Could Surge 348% Through 2030	stocknewsapi	AMD
AMD's management's projections could result in massive gains if they pan out. It's not often you find a stock that could increase in value by 348% in a five-year time frame. However, that's entirely possible with the growth that AMD (AMD +1.79%) believes it can deliver. If its projections pan out, then AMD is truly a once-in-a-decade investing opportunity right now, as these projections don't appear very often. AMD already had a strong 2025, rising 77%. However, there is plenty of room for more if management is to be believed. Image source: Getty Images. AMD is looking to regain ground in the AI arms race AMD has always been seen as an alternative option. In the early 2000s, Intel allowed it to exist in the processor realm so that it wasn't accused of running a monopoly. The same could be said about its battle with Nvidia in the graphics processing units (GPUs) landscape. Nvidia's products are far better in the gaming and artificial intelligence (AI) computing world, and AMD was only viewed as an alternative, so Nvidia didn't have unlimited pricing power. However, AMD is looking to change that narrative. The company believes it's made critical improvements to their lineup to be competitive in the AI computing front. Furthermore, there's a general supply chain crunch that could cause users to pivot to all available options, including AMD's products. With AMD's products being generally cheaper than Nvidia's, this may get them to realize that AMD's products are actually a viable option, rather than just a second-rate alternative. The ball is in AMD's court to prove its viability, and if it works out, management believes there is huge upside. Today's Change ( 1.79 %) $ 4.08 Current Price $ 232.00 Through 2030, AMD believes that it can grow its data center revenue at a 60% or greater compounded annual growth rate (CAGR). That's incredible growth, and places it on par with the growth levels Nvidia has put up recently. However, AMD isn't all data center products like Nvidia has become. Its client and gaming business is a much larger part of its overall business model than Nvidia's, so understanding how its segment will perform is key. There's also the embedded processor segment AMD has thanks to its Xilinx acquisition. Each of these segments is expected to grow at a 10% CAGR over the same time frame, which is far slower than the data center business. Overall, AMD expects a 35% CAGR for the next five years. If AMD's stock is directly correlated to its revenue growth, that indicates the stock will rise 348% over the next five years. That will take AMD's stock price to nearly $1,000 per share. But is that a realistic projection? AMD's valuation is already elevated I'll give management the benefit of the doubt regarding its growth projections. They have far more information dating out into the future than I have access to, so I'm not going to doubt their estimates. One assumption I made that I will question is whether AMD's stock price growth will directly correlate to its revenue growth. AMD's forward earnings valuation isn't cheap, at 33 times. This indicates significant growth has already been priced into the stock. AMD PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts A valuation like that could limit upside potential, but there's also another catalyst investors should take into account: margin expansion. AMD has a lot of room for improvement on its margins. AMD Gross Profit Margin data by YCharts While it has a gross margin of 44%, rival Nvidia's is 70%. Likewise, Nvidia's profit margin is a jaw-dropping 53%, while AMD's is 10%. I don't think AMD will ever catch Nvidia's profit margins. Still, if it could increase its gross margin by 10 percentage points and translate directly to the bottom line and double its profit margins, AMD's stock could be slated for even greater gains than 348%, as it would have the dual action of margin expansion and growth, pushing the stock higher. I'm not sure how this will play out over the next five years, but I am confident that AMD will be a market-crushing stock, and a great one to own.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:07 2mo ago	How Electronic Trading Has Made Tradeweb a Lot of Money	stocknewsapi	TW
Revenue and profit growth have been off the charts for this fintech innovator. When you're buying 100 shares of stock, the difference between a decent trade execution and a perfect one is a few dollars. But for institutional investors making billion-dollar trades, there's a lot more on the line. The importance of taking maximum advantage of the latest technology to facilitate trades has given Tradeweb Markets (TW +1.97%) an addressable market to serve, and as you learned in the first article on Tradeweb here, Tradeweb has captured that market admirably. Helping Wall Street make money only works out well for Tradeweb, though, if Tradeweb is able to make money from Wall Street. This article will look further at how this fintech stock has managed to show the kind of financial performance that many other companies in the industry would love to have. Image source: Getty Images. The virtues of Tradeweb's balanced business model Tradeweb gets paid in a variety of different ways. About three-quarters of its revenue is variable, relying on the volume of trades its customers make and the fees that Tradeweb is able to negotiate with those customers. By far, Tradeweb makes the most money from its institutional clients, and its access to the interest rate and credit markets is what those clients want the most from Tradeweb. However, a quarter of Tradeweb's revenue comes from fixed arrangements. Some of the trading arrangements the company makes involve fixed revenue, and the market data that Tradeweb provides also produces a reliable stream of recurring revenue on which the company can depend. In addition, Tradeweb's roughly 60/40 split between U.S. and international sales adds some geographical diversity to its mix of business. A profitable combination of growth factors Increased penetration of its markets and rising levels of trading volume overall have fueled considerable growth in Tradeweb's business over the past decade. Between 2016 and 2024, Tradeweb saw its revenue rise at an average annual rate exceeding 16%. Those gains accelerated in 2025, with the company posting 21% year-over-year gains through the first nine months of the year. Over that stretch of time, average daily volume has gone from $324 billion to $2.56 trillion. What's even more impressive is the way that Tradeweb has made its business more efficient over time. Between 2016 and 2024, Tradeweb's net income jumped almost sixfold to $695 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) has grown at an average 21% annual rate. Those outpaced gains have come largely from adjusted EBITDA margin improvements that have taken the figure from 38.7% 10 years ago to 54.2% for the first nine months of 2025. Tradeweb is financially strong Tradeweb's business has generated about $1 billion in free cash flow over the past 12 months, and that has helped it maintain a strong balance sheet with $1.9 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Ample free cash flow leaves the company with plenty of room to pursue a balance capital allocation strategy . Some of that capital goes into acquisitions that help grow the business, while some gets invested internally to produce organic growth. That still leaves ample money left over to return to shareholders. Tradeweb's dividend yield of 0.5% is nothing to write home about, but the company has made modest stock repurchases every year since 2021. And with $180 million in available future repurchases still available in its current stock buyback program, Tradeweb foresees plenty of chances to send more money back to shareholders as smart opportunities arise. Today's Change ( 1.97 %) $ 2.05 Current Price $ 106.16 What's ahead for Tradeweb? Despite Tradeweb's financial success, shareholders have been disappointed with the stock's performance recently. Shares are down almost 20% in the past year. Yet Tradeweb's future growth plans are aimed at reversing that trend. The third and final Voyager Portfolio article in this series on Tradeweb will look more closely at its growth prospects.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:08 2mo ago	STUB 5-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: Hagens Berman Notifies StubHub Holdings, Inc. (STUB) Investors of Jan. 23 Deadline in IPO Securities Class Action Investigation	stocknewsapi	STUB
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman is notifying investors in StubHub Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STUB) of the upcoming January 23, 2026, lead plaintiff deadline in a pending securities class action. The firm is investigating whether StubHub’s September 2025 Initial Public Offering (IPO) documents failed to disclose critical known trends that resulted in a 143% collapse in free cash flow, as alleged in the pending suit. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR STUBHUB LOSSES Investors who purchased StubHub (STUB) securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Company’s September 2025 IPO and suffered significant losses are encouraged to contact the firm. View our latest video summary of the allegations: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SyUnnvAYak Case Summary at a Glance Key DetailInformation for STUB InvestorsTicker SymbolSTUB (NYSE)Lead Plaintiff DeadlineJanuary 23, 2026ClassInvestors in STUB Sep. ’25 IPOCore AllegationFailure to disclose adverse vendor payment trends affecting liquidityFinancial Impact143% decline in Free Cash Flow (FCF)Contact [email protected] / 844-916-0895 The StubHub Securities Class Action The suit challenges the transparency of StubHub’s disclosures in its IPO Registration Statement. While StubHub’s IPO documents allegedly touted its financial health to prospective investors, the lawsuit alleges the company was already experiencing significant changes in the timing of payments to vendors. On Nov. 13, 2025, StubHub reported its first quarterly results as a public company, revealing that Free Cash Flow had plummeted to negative $4.6 million—a stunning 143% decrease from the prior year. The company admitted this was primarily due to “changes in the timing of payments to vendors.” Following this revelation, StubHub’s stock price dropped over 20% in a single day and has since traded as much as 56% below its $23.50 IPO price. “We are investigating whether StubHub’s IPO documents should have disclosed the vendor delayed payment issue,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation of the alleged claims in the pending suit. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is the StubHub (STUB) securities lawsuit about? The litigation alleges that StubHub’s IPO documents should have disclosed that StubHub was experiencing changes in the timing of payments to vendors and that those changes had a significant adverse impact on free cash flow, including trailing 12 months free cash flow. What is the lead plaintiff deadline for STUB? The deadline to petition the court to serve as lead plaintiff is January 23, 2026. You do not need to be a lead plaintiff to share in any potential recovery, but as a lead plaintiff, you can help direct the litigation. If you’d like answers to other frequently asked questions about the StubHub case and the firm’s investigation, read more » Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding StubHub should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected]. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw. Contact: Reed Kathrein, 844-916-0895
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:10 2mo ago	My Top 5 Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy for 2026	stocknewsapi	AMZN CRWV GOOG GOOGL NVDA TSM
AI stocks may continue to advance in the new year. Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have powered the overall market higher in recent years, and signs are showing that the AI story is far from over. Cloud service providers continue to invest in infrastructure to keep up with demand from their customers, and the revenue of many companies developing or using AI keeps roaring higher. I recently predicted that gains in AI stocks in 2026 may not be as broad as they were in recent years; instead, winners and losers may start to emerge. But this investing theme should remain strong, and certain AI stocks could contribute significantly to the market's momentum. Considering this, here are my top five AI stocks to buy for 2026. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Nvidia Nvidia (NVDA 0.29%) has been the "go-to" AI stock for many investors in recent years for one simple reason: It's the leading seller of AI chips, the elements powering this technology revolution. Though Nvidia's earnings and stock price have soared, the shares still trade at a reasonable level considering the company's market dominance and likelihood of remaining on top. NVDA PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts Nvidia has put the focus on innovation, launching updates annually, and demand for these new products has remained high. Meanwhile, the company also has acquired technology and forged partnerships to deepen its expertise and broaden its work across industries. Finally, in this era of infrastructure spending, Nvidia's chips are greatly needed -- so the company is well positioned to score yet another win. 2. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +0.25%) is a great AI bet because the company manufactures the chips of not just one AI chip leader, but many. For example, TSMC produces the chips of Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Broadcom. This means the company benefits from the growth of all players -- and in a high-growth market such as AI, this is huge. Today's Change ( 0.25 %) $ 0.84 Current Price $ 342.49 In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company beat analysts' profit and revenue estimates and spoke brightly about the future. TSMC said it has talked with cloud service providers and other customers, and the message is clear: Demand for AI chips is strong, and this trend is set to continue. All of this makes TSMC a likely winner as this story unfolds -- and a great stock to buy now. 3. Amazon Amazon (AMZN +0.49%) represents a fantastic buy for investors looking for a company that is involved in AI but doesn't greatly depend on it for revenue. This player built its e-commerce and cloud computing businesses well before the AI boom began. And these units have a long track record of delivering growth and billion-dollar revenue. As AI emerged, Amazon jumped in, both as a user and a developer and seller of the technology. The company uses AI to gain efficiency in its e-commerce business. And its Amazon Web Services (AWS) business develops its own AI chips and tools for customers and also sells a wide range of other chips and products from leaders such as Nvidia. AWS recently reached a $132 billion annual revenue run rate thanks to its AI efforts. Today's Change ( 0.49 %) $ 1.18 Current Price $ 239.36 For this combination of safety and growth, Amazon is reasonably priced, trading at 30x forward earnings estimates. 4. Alphabet Alphabet (GOOG 0.80%) (GOOGL 0.80%) is another option if you want AI growth but aren't too keen on risk. Like Amazon, Alphabet has built a business over time, and it doesn't depend on AI. The company's biggest revenue driver is advertising across its Google platform, and the second key source of growth is the Google Cloud business. Both of these businesses helped the company reach a milestone recently: the first-ever quarter of $100 billion in revenue. Alphabet, like Amazon, has gotten in on AI. The company has developed products, such as its own large language model, and offers access to these and other AI tools via its cloud business. And Alphabet also uses AI to improve operations across the company. Today's Change ( -0.80 %) $ -2.68 Current Price $ 330.10 Right now is an excellent time to invest in this solid tech company because it's dirt cheap, trading for only 29x forward earnings estimates. 5. CoreWeave And now, a potential buy for aggressive investors who don't mind some risk. Meet CoreWeave, (CRWV +6.67%) a company delivering what AI customers need a lot of these days: capacity for workloads. Today's Change ( 6.67 %) $ 6.34 Current Price $ 101.35 CoreWeave offers customers the ability to rent graphics processing units (GPUs) as needed from its fleet of high-powered Nvidia products. This saves customers time and money as they don't have to build out or invest in infrastructure. The company works closely with Nvidia, and that's resulted in CoreWeave being the first to make the chip giant's systems generally available. A risk for CoreWeave is that it must rely on debt to invest heavily to meet demand. And any potential dip in AI spending could hurt revenue and the stock price. But, if AI demand continues to soar over time and CoreWeave can turn revenue growth into profit, this company could score a major win for investors over time.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:19 2mo ago	Could a Bitcoin Collapse Push Gold To $10,000 – 5 Top Dividend Gold Stocks To Buy Now	stocknewsapi	AEM B FNV GLD NEM
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The case for gold and gold miners is compelling for two reasons. Firstly, gold can serve as a strategic hedge against inflation. Secondly, some top miners extract silver, copper, and other essential commodities for industrial applications, both of which have recently reached all-time highs. Spot gold has exploded above the highs set in the summer of 2020, and in 2025, it had its best year since 1979. From a technical perspective, the gold market is showing signs of a potential massive breakout to the upside. But according to Christopher Wood at Jefferies, Bitcoin may have peaked, and the threat of Quantum computing to the integrity of the cryptocurrency giant may be existential. Bitcoin was once considered a possible hedge against other investments, but that line of thinking could be on the way out, and it could be just the rocket fuel needed to push gold into the stratosphere. The threat generated by Quantum computing to Bitcoin is because, according to published reports, Quantum computing poses a significant long-term threat to Bitcoin’s security, primarily by potentially breaking the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) that secures user funds, allowing attackers to derive private keys from public keys to steal Bitcoin, a risk highlighted by institutions like BlackRock and the Federal Reserve. Jefferies recent research report noted this when presenting Christopher Wood’s thoughts on this issue. Christopher considers the competitive threat that quantum poses to Bitcoin a potentially existential one. Estimates suggest 20-50% of Bitcoins in circulation today could be vulnerable to theft if cryptographically relevant quantum computers become a reality. He finds it likely that preemptive actions are taken to preserve Bitcoin’s integrity. He believes a “burn” approach (destroying vulnerable Bitcoins) could increase the value of remaining coins by creating supply constraints. He continues to believe that Bitcoin peaked in the post-halving cycle last October but noted that it is probably due for a countertrend rally. That said, he highlighted that the existential issue raised by quantum to Bitcoin can only be long-term positive for gold since it remains the historically stress-tested store of value. Chris views gold as the best hedge, if not the only one, on ever-rising geopolitical risks. Market veteran Ed Yardeni, one of the most respected voices on Wall Street, noted this when discussing the potential for gold at $10,000 per ounce. Ed Yardeni stated that if gold continues on its current path, it could reach $10,000 before the end of the decade. More specifically, Yardeni’s key predictions include $5,000 per ounce by 2026 and $10,000 per ounce by 2028. In the long term, analysts expect gold to trade between $10,000 and $16,150 over the next 10 years. We did some digging and found out that the most powerful structural force is the global shift in reserve holdings. Central bank gold holdings amount to nearly 36,200 tonnes and account for almost 20% of official reserves, up from around 15% at the end of 2023. Diversification away from USD reserve holdings, while still moderate, has been accelerating in recent years, according to published sources. Central banks continue to increase the percentage of gold in their international reserves, fundamentally reshaping the global economic landscape. This isn’t speculative positioning—it’s a structural reallocation that creates sustained and immense buying pressure. We noted earlier this year that the price of Gold has far outstripped the gains for the top miners in the space. We have five companies that all pay dependable dividends, providing investors with an excellent way to participate in what could be the biggest commodities rally ever. All five are also rated Buy by the top Wall Street firm we cover. Agnico Eagle Mines This top company, one of Wall Street’s most preferred North American gold producers, offers a small 0.80% dividend. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE: AEM) is a Canada-based senior gold producer with a diversified portfolio of long-life, high-quality assets across Canada, Australia, Finland, and Mexico, supported by a strong pipeline of exploration and development projects that provide meaningful growth optionality. The company’s cornerstone operations include the Canadian Malartic Complex, Detour Lake, Fosterville, Goldex, Kittilä, La India, LaRonde Complex, Macassa, Meadowbank Complex, Meliadine, and Pinos Altos, complemented by strategic exploration properties such as Barsele, Hope Bay, Hammond Reef, Morelos Sur, and projects in Australia’s Northern Territory. The Canadian Malartic Complex is strategically located near Malartic, Quebec, approximately 25 km west of Val-d’Or. Fosterville is a flagship high-grade, low-cost underground mine near Bendigo, Australia. The company also controls 100% of its significant Quebec land position (128,680 hectares), which includes promising projects such as Marban Alliance, Horizon, Alpha, Launay, and Peacock. Citigroup has a Buy rating with a $256 target price. Barrick Gold This stock, another top contender in the sector, offers a still promising entry point and a 1.20% dividend yield. Barrick Mining Corp. (NYSE: B) and Randgold Resources completed their merger on Jan. 1, 2019, propelling them to the forefront as one of the world’s largest gold companies by production, reserves, and market capitalization. The company is a global gold and copper producer engaged in mining, exploration, and development across some of the world’s most significant mineral districts. Barrick Gold operates a diversified portfolio of gold mines in Argentina, Canada, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, and the United States, as well as copper operations in Zambia, Chile, and Saudi Arabia. Key assets include Nevada Gold Mines, Kibali, Loulo-Gounkoto, Pueblo Viejo, Veladero, Bulyanhulu, North Mara, Porgera, Lumwana, Jabal Sayid, and Zaldívar—anchored by large-scale, long-life operations with both underground and open-pit mines. Jefferies has a Buy rating with a $55 target price objective. Franco-Nevada Franco Nevada has increased its current 0.62% dividend annually for 18 consecutive years since its 2008 IPO. It operates with a debt-free balance sheet: this top royalty and streaming company profits from gold mining without the operational risks of mine development. Franco-Nevada Inc. (NYSE: FNV) is a gold-focused royalty and streaming company in Latin America, the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company manages its portfolio with a focus on precious metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum group metals, and also sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. While the company is one of the leading gold-focused royalty and streaming companies with the largest and most diversified portfolio of cash-flow producing assets, its business model provides investors with gold price and exploration optionality while limiting exposure to cost inflation. Traits that some of the others don’t offer. UBS has a Buy rating with a $270 target price. Newmont Corporation Newmont Corporation is the world’s largest gold mining entity, yielding a modest 0.88%, and is a timely buy for more conservative accounts. Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) is a gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and silver with operations and/or assets in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. The Company’s operations include: Brucejack Red Chris Penasquito Merian Cerro Negro Yanacocha Boddington Tanami Cadia Lihir Ahafo NGM The Brucejack operation includes four mining leases and six core mineral claims, covering 8,169 acres, and 337 mineral claims covering 298,795 acres. The Red Chris operation includes five mining leases covering 12,703 acres and 199 mineral claims, totaling 164,903 acres. 6 Penasquito includes 20 mining concessions for operations comprising 113,231 acres and 60 mining concessions for exploration of 107,456 acres. The Merian operation includes one right of exploitation encompassing an area of 41,687 acres. Raymond James has an Outperform rating with a $130 target price. Wheaton Precious Metals This precious metals company makes good sense for more conservative accounts looking to have exposure to the sector and pays a 0.48% dividend. Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) is a Canadian-based precious metals streaming company with approximately 60% of its revenues from the sale of silver and 40% from gold, and provides upfront financing to miners in exchange for the right to purchase a portion of future production. The company holds roughly 35 streaming and five royalty agreements, spanning a diversified portfolio of gold, silver, palladium, platinum, and cobalt from 18 operating mines and 28 development projects. Key operating assets include Antamina, Blackwater, Constancia, Cozamin, Los Filos, Marmato, Neves-Corvo, Peñasquito, Salobo, San Dimas, Stillwater & East Boulder, Sudbury, Voisey’s Bay, and Zinkgruvan. Bank of America has a Buy rating with a $144 price target. The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSE: GLD) is one of the best pure plays on Gold for investors. The trust that sponsors the fund holds physical gold bullion and some cash. Each share represents one-tenth of an ounce of gold. The fund does not pay dividends. Proper asset allocation should always include a single-digit percentage holding in precious metals like gold and silver. Not only do they hedge inflation, which could be huge now and over the long term, but they can also help if the market goes into a correction or bear market, as they tend to trade inversely to markets trading down. If You’ve Been Thinking About Retirement, Pay Attention (sponsor) Retirement planning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. 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	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:31 2mo ago	JYD Deadline: JYD Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead Jayud Global Logistics Ltd. Securities Fraud Lawsuit	stocknewsapi	JYD
, /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Jayud Global Logistics Ltd. (NASDAQ: JYD) between April 21, 2023 and April 30, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 20, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased Jayud securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. What to do next: To join the Jayud class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48196 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 20, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Details of the case: According to the lawsuit throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Jayud was the subject of a fraudulent stock promotion scheme involving social media-based misinformation and impersonated financial professionals; (2) insiders and/or affiliates used offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; (3) Jayud's public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of the false rumors and artificial trading activity driving the stock price; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Jayud's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. To join the Jayud class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48196 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected] www.rosenlegal.com SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:35 2mo ago	Wildsky Resources Inc. Grants Stock Options	stocknewsapi	HWTHF
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - Wildsky Resources Inc. (TSXV: WSK) (the "Company") hereby announces that it has granted 2,100,000 incentive stock options (the "Options") to certain officers, directors and consultants of the Company. Each Option permits an optionee to acquire one common share (an "Option Share") in the capital of the Company at any time at a price of $0.17 per Option Share up to the end of business on the fifth anniversary of the date of the grant. Each Option is subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day. About Wildsky Resources Inc. Wildsky Resources Inc. is a Canadian based exploration and development company with an office located in Vancouver, B.C. The Company's goal is to create value for shareholders through continuously exploring and developing its current properties in Nigeria, and at the same time looking for new properties to acquire through its international connections. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy of accuracy of this release. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/280742 Source: WildSky Resources Inc.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 12:45 2mo ago	1 Dirt Cheap Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Before It Joins the $2 Trillion Club in 2026	stocknewsapi	TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor stock looks set up for a meaningful breakout. When it comes to leading semiconductor stocks, most investors probably don't bother looking past Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Broadcom. These three powerhouses dominate the market for AI accelerators -- graphics processing units (GPU) and custom application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) used to develop generative AI. While investing in chip designers has been a good proxy for the overall health of the AI landscape, a more lucrative opportunity might be hiding in plain sight. As the world's largest chip manufacturer by revenue, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +0.22%) plays an enormous role in ensuring AI chips make into data centers on time. One of my predictions for 2026 is that Taiwan Semi will be the next member of the trillion-dollar club to reach a $2 trillion valuation. Let's unpack how TSMC can reach this milestone and assess why the stock looks like a no-brainer buy right now. Image source: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. What would it take for Taiwan Semi to reach a $2 trillion valuation? Currently, Taiwan Semi has a market cap of $1.7 trillion -- making it one of the most valuable companies in the world. In order to reach a $2 trillion valuation, shares of TSMC would need to rise by another 18% this year -- or about $380 per share. Considering the stock has rallied 62% over the last 12 months, joining Amazon in the $2 trillion club looks attainable. Let's take a look at some of the company's tailwinds that support further valuation expansion. How TSMC can dominate in 2026 and beyond Throughout the AI revolution, hyperscalers including Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Amazon have each accelerated their investments in AI capital expenditures (capex). GOOGL Capital Expenditures (Quarterly) data by YCharts According to consensus estimates from FactSet Research, Wall Street is expecting the hyperscalers to spend $527 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026 -- up 13% from previously issued forecasts at the beginning of the third quarter. Taking this a step further, McKinsey & Company estimates that $5 trillion will be spent on supporting AI workloads by 2030. Translation: Appetite for training and inference (i.e., more chips) is expected to grow and accelerate among AI's largest developers for the next several years. The obvious winners of the AI infrastructure era are companies like Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom, and Micron Technology. But behind the scenes, many of these companies are relying on Taiwan Semi to manufacture their chips in order to fulfill expanding backlog orders. Today's Change ( 0.22 %) $ 0.76 Current Price $ 342.40 TSMC is already getting ahead of the curve as it relates to ratcheting up its foundry capabilities. The company is expanding its geographic footprint beyond Taiwan -- in particular, setting up facilities in Japan and Germany. Perhaps more importantly, however, TSMC is also considering a $300 billion expansion to its existing $165 billion infrastructure project in Arizona. By diversifying its manufacturing expertise and doubling down on its relationship with the U.S., I think Taiwan Semi is positioning itself for even stronger relationships with its major customers. As such, I think the company is poised to continue commanding a high degree of pricing power over the competition -- fueling even further acceleration across the top line complemented by expanding profit margins. Should you buy Taiwan Semi stock right now? Taiwan Semi's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 24 may not appear "cheap" upon first glance. TSM PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts The subtle nuance from the chart above is that the company is trading about 22% below its peak forward earnings levels. According to consensus estimates, sell-side analysts are anticipating TSMC to generate $13.26 in earnings per share (EPS) in 2026. At its peak forward P/E of 30, TSMC could reach $390 per share assuming it meets analysts' earnings expectations. I think this is more than reasonable, as should the company reach or surpass these estimates, I would not be surprised to see the stock experience a meaningful rebound and propel well past a $2 trillion valuation. To me, Taiwan Semi is one of the best examples of a pick-and-shovel opportunity tailor-made for the AI infrastructure chapter. With this in mind, I view TSMC as one of the most reasonably priced and safest AI chip stocks on the market right now relative to its growth prospects for this year and beyond. Adam Spatacco has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Alphabet, Amazon, FactSet Research Systems, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom and Micron Technology and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 13:05 2mo ago	Is Redwire Stock Yesterday's News?	stocknewsapi	RDW
Redwire stock has been highly volatile over the last year. Could it be a winner in 2026 and beyond? Space-technology stocks have been red hot recently as investors ramped up bets on the industry's potential to be the next big thing. After news hit last month that Elon Musk's SpaceX is poised for an initial public offering (IPO) at the end of 2026, many space-tech companies have seen substantial valuation boosts. SpaceX will reportedly be valued at roughly $1.5 trillion in its initial public stock sale -- and that eye-popping valuation has had bullish spillover effects for Redwire (RDW +7.41%). On the other hand, Redwire's share price is still down roughly 35% despite rising valuation tides across the space industry. Is recovery momentum for the tech specialist poised to continue over the long term, or is the stock's bullish run poised to fizzle out? Image source: Getty Images. The business has improved significantly Redwire is a space-tech company that makes advanced hardware, including docking systems, uncrewed aerial system (UAS) technologies, solar-power systems, and sensors. The company has a heavy focus on serving the defense industry, but it also provides hardware and services for research and commercial purposes. In the third quarter of last year, Redwire's revenue increased roughly 51% year over year, to $103.4 million. Sales growth for the period came in below the market's expectations, resulting in a substantial valuation pullback for the stock following its Q3 report. Meanwhile, the company's non-GAAP (adjusted) gross margin improved to 27.1% -- up 9.6 percentage points from 17.5% in the year-before quarter. Even with strong margin expansion, the business wound up posting a wider-than-expected loss due to rising operating expenses. Today's Change ( 7.41 %) $ 0.81 Current Price $ 11.66 With a market cap of approximately $1.8 billion, the company trades at approximately 3.5 times 2026 expected revenue. Based on the company's recent sales momentum, the case could be made that Redwire actually looks cheaply valued at current prices. On the other hand, the company's forward sales growth trajectory is difficult to chart -- and there's significant risk that future sales performance will be uneven. What comes next for Redwire? Even though charting the company's sales outlook involves a high degree of speculation, there are some promising signs. Redwire has continued to land meaningful contracts, announcing a $44 million deal with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in November and a deal to source two International Docking System Standard (IDSS) compliant docking systems for The Exploration Company's new spacecraft last month. While news connected to SpaceX's upcoming IPO has played a significant role in Redwire surging roughly 40% over the last month, geopolitical developments and defense investment trends have also played a role in the rally. Countries around the world are ramping up defense spending, and the growth cycle for space-based defense tech is likely in early innings. As a small-cap player with specialized offerings in a nascent tech category, investing in Redwire stock comes with a high degree of risk. On the other hand, the stock also has explosive potential amid favorable growth trends for the broader space industry. I definitely wouldn't write the company off as "yesterday's news" and think shares could be worth a look for risk-tolerant investors.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 13:15 2mo ago	NuScale Power vs. Nano Nuclear Energy: Which Stock Will Make You Richer?	stocknewsapi	NNE SMR
Following a recent pullback, the more established of these two nuclear stocks may have the greater upside potential. In recent years, nuclear energy has experienced a resurgence. Around the world, government and corporate stakeholders are increasingly viewing nuclear power as a cleaner, more scalable energy source than past options. The growing need for energy to meet the demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers added to this resurgence and sparked huge interest in nuclear power generated by smaller-scale nuclear reactors. All this led to increased speculation in stocks like NuScale Power (SMR +6.83%) and Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE +6.86%). Both stocks went on a bull run last year, but in recent months, each has experienced a pullback. The volatility is a byproduct of the speculation. The question now is, between these two nuclear energy stocks, which one has the better opportunity? Image source: Getty Images. Still in the early stages NuScale and Nano Nuclear Energy are both in what's known as the small modular reactor (SMR) business. The U.S. Department of Energy has noted that SMRs have numerous cost and efficiency advantages. Today's Change ( 6.83 %) $ 1.29 Current Price $ 20.19 NuScale focuses on developing permanently installed SMRs. Nano's specialty is microreactors, which offer greater flexibility and modularity for end users. Both companies are still in their early stages. Today's Change ( 6.86 %) $ 2.29 Current Price $ 35.67 Investors are valuing each company based on future potential rather than current results. While Nano may be the "smaller" of the two, don't assume this means this company has a greater amount of potential upside. The stronger choice is NuScale Currently, NuScale has a market cap of around $6 billion, while Nano's market cap is around $1.75 billion. At first, this may suggest that Nano has greater long-term upside potential. While that's possible, it's also possible that Nano's lower market cap is reflective of greater uncertainty about its future success. After all, NuScale already has regulatory approval for its reactors and has entered the commercialization stage. Last year, revenue came in at $40 million, with sell-side analysts estimating that sales could more than triple this year. Barring some game-changing regulatory or commercial partnership news out of Nano, consider NuScale Power the more established of these nuclear start-ups and the stronger choice from a risk/reward standpoint.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 13:30 2mo ago	Why Aerovironment Stock Jumped 57% in 2025	stocknewsapi	AVAV
The drone-maker made a big move last year. Drone-maker Aerovironment (AVAV +3.77%) (AV) was among the winners last year as the company benefited from its acquisition of BlueHalo, increasing interest in drones, and President Trump's promises to increase spending on law enforcement and the military. Aerovironment also delivered strong growth and expanded its addressable market, securing a major contract with the U.S. Army and seeing a surge in bookings. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock finished the year up 57%. As you can see from the chart below, the stock was volatile over the year, but still finished with strong gains. AVAV data by YCharts What happened with Aerovironment last year The biggest news last year out of Aerovironment was its acquisition of BlueHalo, which nearly doubled the company's revenue. The deal was announced in November 2024, but didn't close until May 2025, so it didn't start to impact the company's results until last year. BlueHalo is known for its strength in space, cyber, and directed energy, which complements AV's strength in unmanned drones, robots, and other autonomous systems, significantly broadening the scope of the high-tech defense company. The acquisition is clearly having an impact on the business. In the second quarter of 2025, which includes all of the BlueHalo acquisition, revenue jumped 151% to $472.5 million. Most of that came from BlueHalo, but organic revenue was up 21%, showing that the core business continues to deliver solid growth. AV also reported bookings of $1.4 billion, a strong indicator of future revenue, as those bookings will convert into revenue as the service is provided. Its backlog, which is defined as orders that have been funded, reached $1.1 billion. The stock's trend over the year, as you can see above, shows that there's still a lot of risk and much of its performance is linked to future expectations and investor sentiment around drones and emerging technology. However, unlike other emerging tech stocks, including the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector, AV has historically been profitable and is expected to generate adjusted earnings per share of $3.40-$3.55. Image source: Getty Images. What's next for Aerovironment The new year has just started, but AeroVironment is already off to a blistering start, up 52.6% through Jan. 15, driven by increasing interest in defense stocks after the U.S. apprehended President Maduro of Venezuela. President Trump also said he wanted to boost the 2027 defense budget from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion, which should be a boon to the company. 2026 is shaping up to be another strong year for Aerovironment.
	2026-01-18 19:33 2mo ago	2026-01-18 13:35 2mo ago	Why Micron Stock Skyrocketed 239.1% Last Year and Has Kept Rallying in 2026	stocknewsapi	MU
Micron became one of the market's hottest stocks last year, and big wins have continued in 2026. Micron (MU +7.68%) stock posted a run of explosive gains in 2025. The memory-chip specialist's share price surged 239.1% in the year, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. With the S&P 500 rising 16.4% and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 20.4% last year, Micron's incredible rally was aided by bullish valuation trends shaping the broader market -- but there's much more to the story. Demand and pricing power for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) processors have been surging, and it's having a transformative impact on the business. Image source: Getty Images. AI demand made 2025 an incredible year for Micron stock Micron is the leading provider of high-bandwidth-memory (HBM) chips used in AI processors from companies including Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices. Ramping buildouts for AI infrastructure have spurred soaring demand for HBM chips, and the dynamic helped power robust sales and earnings growth for Micron last year. In Micron's 2025 fiscal year, which ended Aug. 28, the business posted revenue of $37.38 billion -- up from $25.11 billion in fiscal 2024. non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings per share for the last fiscal year came in at $8.29 -- skyrocketing above adjusted per-share earnings of $1.30 in fiscal 2024. Today's Change ( 7.68 %) $ 25.85 Current Price $ 362.48 Impressive momentum continued in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, which ended Nov. 27. Revenue rose 56.6% year over year to $13.64 billion, and adjusted earnings per share surged 167% higher to reach $4.78. Micron followed up its fiscal Q1 report with news that it had already sold out of HBM chips through 2026. The company also announced that it was moving out of the consumer chips space to focus on the enterprise market. Micron stock has kept roaring in 2026 As of this writing, Micron stock has gained an additional 27.1% across 2026's trading. Over the same stretch, the S&P 500 has risen 1.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite is up 1.2%. Micron stock has continued to rally thanks to expectations that demand for HBM chips will remain sky high for the foreseeable future. With the company anticipating that it will only be able to meet roughly 60% of the demand for AI memory chips this year, it looks like strong sales and earnings growth will extend into next year. Micron's share price has also seen big jumps in conjunction with moves that the company is making in the manufacturing space. The company announced on Jan. 16 that it had started construction on its massive chip fabrication facility in New York. The next day, Micron announced that it had signed a deal to purchase a fabrication facility from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation. With production capacity scaling to meet soaring demand, Micron's new growth phase could still be in early innings. Keith Noonan has positions in Micron Technology. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends Micron Technology. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Got $3,000? 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

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The AI arms race is set to continue well past 2026.

Artificial intelligence (AI) spending isn't expected to slow down anytime soon, let alone in 2026. The AI hyperscalers have all informed investors to expect increased data center spending in 2026. As a result, several companies look like promising buys right now.

I think these three make for great places to invest $1,000 each in, and investors should act quickly before the market decides to give these stocks a greater premium than what they currently have.

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1. Nvidia Nvidia (NVDA 0.29%) has been at the top of nearly every artificial intelligence investing list since 2023 for a good reason: It's well positioned to capture huge growth. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) are the primary computing units used to train and run AI models, and its rise to become the world's largest company by market cap can be directly tied to the generative AI build-out.

Although Nvidia has been a wildly successful investment over the past few years, I think 2026 will be an even better one than 2025. Nvidia enters the year trading at a lower valuation than at this point during 2025. Last year, Nvidia's stock traded for 50 times forward earnings -- an expensive price tag. At 40 times forward earnings now, I think Nvidia is still slightly expensive, but the premium is well worth the growth it's delivering.

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For fiscal year 2027 (ending January 2027), Wall Street analysts expect 50% revenue growth. That's a strong performance after several strong results in previous year, and it showcases that AI spending isn't slowing down or going anywhere.

As a result, Nvidia will continue to be a top investment option in the AI world, and I think every growth investor should have some exposure to Nvidia stock.

2. AMD AMD (AMD +1.79%) hasn't had nearly the same success as Nvidia in the AI realm. It has struggled to match Nvidia's ecosystem, although there are signs that it's improving. Its controlling software, ROCm, was always seen as an inferior version to Nvidia's software, CUDA. However, AMD reported that ROCm downloads had increased tenfold year over year in November 2025, showcasing that AMD's software is starting to become more popular. This could indicate AI companies are doing some investigation into how well AMD's products work, and it could start to capture some emerging market share from Nvidia.

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Management believes it is positioned to do just that, and told investors to expect a 60% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from its data center business through 2030. That's a huge acceleration from where AMD has been over the past few years, and if management can deliver on those expectations, AMD is in great shape to soar throughout 2026.

3. Broadcom Broadcom (AVGO +2.53%) isn't approaching the AI computing world in the same manner as AMD or Nvidia. These two are both offering GPUs, which excel in broad computing environments. However, most of the AI workloads are fairly established and could use some optimization. This is the area Broadcom is pursuing, as it's partnering with AI hyperscalers to design custom AI chips, known as ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits). These computing devices are designed with an end workload in mind, so they are far more optimized than a GPU. This can lead to better performance at a lower price, all at the cost of flexibility.

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Broadcom's products won't replace GPUs entirely, but they will supplement them, and we're already seeing some of the effects of the popularity of these cheaper alternatives to Broadcom's business. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (ending Nov. 2), its AI semiconductor revenue increased 74% year over year to $6.5 billion. For Q1, it expects this business to double year over year to $8.2 billion.

That's massive growth and showcases how much Broadcom can benefit from these custom devices in the future. Broadcom is working with several other hyperscalers to design their own chips, so this growth is just the beginning. I think Broadcom is an excellent investment to make alongside Nvidia and AMD, and all three of these stocks should greatly outperform the market over the next five years due to massive AI spending.

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My Top Dividend Stock to Buy in January

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Dividend stocks are a good way for investors to diversify their strategies.

Dividend stocks can be a good way for investors to add sources of reliable passive income to their portfolios. Stocks have whipped up and down in recent years, and while this is nothing new for long-term-minded investors, diversifying your investment strategy can sometimes be just as important as diversifying your portfolio.

The key to investing in dividend stocks is to make sure they have a good track record, are generating enough free cash flow and earnings to cover their dividend, and also have the capacity to raise it in the future.

My top dividend stock to buy this month is Procter & Gamble (PG 0.07%), which has a trailing-12-month dividend yield of roughly 2.9%. Here's why I think the company is a top dividend stock to own.

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A Dividend King that will reliably continue to pay healthy dividends As a dividend stock, Procter & Gamble is as reliable as it gets. The company is a Dividend King, meaning it has paid and increased its annual dividend for at least 50 years. In fact, the company has accomplished this feat for an incredible 69 years. The company is also poised to continue doing so, as reflected in its trailing free-cash-flow yield and payout ratio.

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The free-cash-flow yield is higher than the dividend yield, and the company's payout ratio is about 60%. The payout ratio looks at the amount of dividends paid out each quarter or year as a percentage of earnings. It's ideal if a company can cover its capital distributions from its earnings, so it doesn't have to dip into other sources of capital. At a 60% payout ratio, this shows Procter & Gamble has plenty of capacity to keep increasing its annual dividend.

Now, Procter & Gamble isn't exactly a high-flying artificial intelligence stock that is going to triple your money in a bull market. It's a mature blue-chip stock. However, the company is a safe defensive pick because it makes many household items, including paper towels, laundry detergent, and soap, that families use daily and will likely prioritize during a recession.

It's a good idea for investors to have some of these safer, steadier stocks in their portfolios, especially in these market conditions, which seem to flip on a dime from bullish to bearish and back again. Plus, a nearly 3% dividend yield is solid and will only get more attractive if interest rates keep falling.

Bram Berkowitz has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill vs. Sweetgreen: What's the Better Long-Term Play?

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These two fast-casual restaurant stocks are challenged in the current macroeconomic climate.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG 0.85%) is no longer the only player in the fast-casual dining wars. Sweetgreen (SG 1.48%) was founded 14 years after the Tex-Mex chain, but it focuses on salads and bowls for health-conscious consumers.

Between these two restaurant stocks, what's the better long-term play?

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The winner is clear I think the king of the fast-casual space, Chipotle, is the better stock to own over the next five years. For starters, the valuation has gotten a lot more attractive, with shares trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.7. And from a fundamental perspective, this business has the brand recognition and scale to support its competitive position.

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Look past the recent struggles This is despite recent weakness, as same-store sales are expected to fall to low single digits in 2025, according to the management team. That's not as bad as the 8.1% (at the midpoint) drop Sweetgreen is forecasting for its fiscal 2025.

It's troubling to see Sweetgreen struggle to drive meaningful growth. It doesn't help that the company isn't profitable.

Chipotle, on the other hand, is the more proven restaurant concept, with an operating margin of 15.9% in the third quarter (ended Sept. 30, 2025). And it's still opening new locations at a notable pace, which will lead to higher revenue and earnings well into the future.

Neil Patel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool recommends Sweetgreen and recommends the following options: short March 2026 $42.50 calls on Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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SFM DEADLINE: ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - SFM

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities and sellers of put options of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFM) between June 4, 2025 and October 29, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Sprouts securities and/or sold put options during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Sprouts class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48630 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 26, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided investors with material information concerning Sprouts' growth potential for the fiscal year 2025. Defendants' statements included, among other things, confidence in Sprouts' customer base to remain resilient to macroeconomic pressures and that Sprouts would instead benefit from the perceived tailwinds from a more cautious consumer. Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Sprouts' growth potential; notably, that a more cautious consumer could result in significant slowdown in sales growth and the purported tailwinds would be unable to dampen the slowdown or would otherwise fail to manifest entirely. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Sprouts class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48630 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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1 Number That Has to Change Before I Buy Shake Shack Shares

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Shake Shack just posted its 19th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth -- but there's a problem.

Fast-casual dining chain Shake Shack (SHAK 1.64%) had a big year in 2025. The company announced a massive expansion plan that would more than triple its store count to 1,500 company-owned and licensed locations. The one-time hot dog stand opened 30 new stores as of its third-quarter 2025 earnings report, with plans to ramp that up to 55 to 60 new stores in 2026.

Perhaps most impressively, it delivered same-store-sales growth of 4.9% year over year, at a time when fast-food traffic declined 1.1% nationwide, according to the data company Revenue Management Solutions. To pull off mid-single-digit same-store sales growth in 2025 strikes me as a huge achievement, considering how fast-food executives are lamenting challenging macroeconomic conditions and pinched consumers in seemingly every earnings call.

For context, Chipotle Mexican Grill just saw its first same-store sales decline in 20 years, while Wendy's shares are down 43% in a year in which the company announced a 4.7% slump in same-store sales and plans to close hundreds of U.S. stores. Arby's closed dozens of stores across America in 2025, while McDonald's CEO Christopher Kempczinski announced a 10% slump in lower-income customer visits in Q3 amid a "challenging" pricing environment.

You can see the sector's pain in the performance of AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (EATZ 0.68%), an exchange-traded fund that allocates at least 80% of net assets to companies dealing primarily in the restaurant business. Over the last 12 months, as the S&P 500 returned 18.5%, the fund eked out a 2% gain.

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But by every measure except one, Shake Shack has been a rare bright spot in the industry. Apart from its growing same-store sales and robust store openings, it also grew its restaurant-level profit by 180 basis points, bringing its restaurant-level profitability to 22.8% as of the third quarter. For context, the average restaurant-level profit margin typically ranges from 3% to 6%.

Most strikingly to me, it posted its 19th consecutive quarter of sales growth in Q3. That means that, even as inflation hit 9.2% in mid-2022, Shake Shack was able to grow sales that quarter, while much larger competitors like McDonald's saw a 3% slump.

A lesson in pricing power Over the last 19 quarters, Shake Shack has repeatedly raised prices, yet customers just keep coming back. In 2024, same-store sales rose 4.3% despite price hikes, and at the end of that year it was named the most overpriced fast-food chain in a survey by Preply. Yet, it regularly gets away with passing along higher costs to consumers, even as its restaurant-level margins keep climbing.

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That's called pricing power, and Warren Buffett explained it well when he told students at the University of Florida about one of his all-time favorite investments, his $25 million purchase of See's Candies. At the time of his purchase, See's sold candy for $1.97 per pound. Yet it was able to raise prices every year for a decade by 11.4% a year, on average, while selling more volume each year. Pricing power was, Buffett asserted, one reason he knew that this eventual 8,000% winner was a great business.

Like See's Candies, Shake Shack has shown it can raise prices with impunity. That indicates a special business -- yet shares slumped in 2025. And unlike See's Candies, I don't think buying Shake Shack today will result in an 8,000% gain, or necessarily any gain at all. Here's why.

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Severe overvaluation tilts the odds against investors Shake Shack's price-to-earnings ratio of 98 is more than triple that of the average S&P 500 company. It's over twice as expensive by the numbers as Nvidia, the artificial intelligence (AI) darling with a P/E ratio of 45, that at least is growing earnings by 65% year over year.

To put this in perspective, Shake Shack could post 100% earnings growth overnight and still be more expensive than the hottest stock of the $15.7 trillion AI revolution. When a stock is this overvalued, it tilts the odds against investors, because a company that's "priced for perfection" oftentimes can do nothing but disappoint.

Shake Shack is an intriguing and impressive enough company that I might buy shares of at a modest premium, but this nosebleed valuation is too much. Investors would be well advised to wait for a more favorable entry point before buying shares.

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ROSEN, TOP RANKED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important January 26 Deadline in Securities Class Action - ARE

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) between January 27, 2025 and October 27, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Alexandria Real Estate securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Alexandria Real Estate Equities class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48531 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 26, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided investors with material information concerning Alexandria Real Estate's expected revenue and funds from operations ("FFO") growth for the 2025 fiscal year, particularly as it related to the growth of Alexandria Real Estate's real estate operations. The defendants' statements included, among other things, confidence in Alexandria Real Estate Equities' lease activity, occupancy stability, and ability to develop its tenant pipeline.

According to the lawsuit, defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of its Long Island City ("LIC") property. In particular, Alexandria Real Estate's claims and confidence about the leasing value of the LIC property as a life-science destination. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Alexandria Real Estate class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48531 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Smartsheet Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - SMAR

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds all former stockholders of Smartsheet Inc. (NYSE: SMAR) in connection with the January 2025 sale (the "Merger" or "Buyout") of Smartsheet to affiliates of investment funds managed by affiliates of Blackstone Inc. (collectively "Blackstone"), investment funds managed by Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC ("Vista Equity Partners" or "Vista"), and Platinum Falcon B 2018 RSC Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which participated as an indirect minority investor in Smartsheet ("Platinum Falcon," and together with Blackstone and Vista, the "Consortium"), of the important February 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you are a former Smartsheet stockholder, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Smartsheet class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49166 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 24, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: The complaint alleges that in connection with Smartsheet's solicitation of stockholder approval of the Buyout, defendants issued and filed with the SEC a false and misleading Schedule 14A Proxy statement, as amended (the "Proxy"). Defendants used the Proxy to intentionally mischaracterize Smartsheet's financial success and performance during and in the context of Smartsheet's sales process. Specifically, defendants deliberately cast Smartsheet's quarterly earnings in a negative light in the Proxy, and emphasized a financial metric that it apparently made up just for the purposes of soliciting approval for the Buyout. Additionally, it was alleged that defendant Mark P. Mader failed to use reasonable care in the fulfillment of his disclosure duties.

To join the Smartsheet class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49166 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Varonis Systems, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - VRNS

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Varonis Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNS) common stock between February 4, 2025 and October 28, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 9, 2026.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Varonis securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Varonis class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50337 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 9, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and or failed to disclose that: (1) Varonis would not be able to maintain ARR projections while converting both its federal and non-federal existing on-prem customers to the software-as-a-service ("SaaS") alternative offering; (2) Varonis was not equipped to convince existing users of the benefits of converting to the SaaS offering or otherwise maintain these customers on its platform, resulting in significantly reduced ARR growth potential in the near-term; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Varonis' business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Varonis class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50337 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Simulations Plus, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - SLP

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Simulations Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLP) resulting from allegations that Simulations Plus may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Simulations Plus securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=42476 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On July 15, 2025, during market hours, Benzinga published an article entitled "Simulations Plus Sees Weaker Demand Persist, Outlook Softens." The article stated that Simulations Plus shares had declined "following the release of [Simulations Plus'] third-quarter 2025 earnings report." The article stated that Simulations Plus had reported sales of $20.4 million, representing a 10% year-over-year increase, but this fell short of the consensus estimate of $20.9 million." Further, "[t]his miss followed preliminary third-quarter sales figures released in June, which were already lower than expectations at $19 million to $20 million, compared to a consensus of $22.78 million."

On this news, Simulations Plus stock fell 25.75% on July 15, 2025.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. At the time Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

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ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages America's Car-Mart, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - CRMT

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of America's Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRMT) resulting from allegations that America's Car-Mart may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased America's Car-Mart securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=46025 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On September 4, 2025, during market hours, Benzinga published an article entitled "America's Car-Mart Stock Plunges After Sales Volume Dip, Delinquency Uptick." The article stated that America's Car-Mart, Inc. stock was trading "lower after the company reported first-quarter results. The company reported a first-quarter loss of 69 cents per share, compared with a net loss of 15 cents per share in the year-ago period."

On this news, America's Car-Mart's stock fell 18.2% on September 4, 2025.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

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Bloom Energy Stock Is Up 72% So Far in 2026. Does It Still Have Room to Run?

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Bloom has skyrocketed over 550% over the last year. Can it repeat this extraordinary performance in 2026?

Bloom Energy (BE +7.42%) is a clean energy company that makes big, box-shaped power generators that convert fuel (like natural gas) into electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion. In a nutshell, this technology (also called solid oxide fuel cells) lets businesses generate their own electricity on-site rather than taking it from the grid.

While Bloom has been designing these box-like energy servers for two decades, only in the last year has the stock grown at breakneck speed. In the last 12 months, the stock is up over 550%, and, as of Jan. 16, it's up about 72% on the year.

When a growth stock explodes by triple digits in a short time, it's wise to pause and ask before starting or adding to a position -- does it still have room to grow?

The bull case starts with the grid Bloom Energy is selling a product that can solve a real, urgent problem: data center growth. Indeed, massive investment into new data center construction in the U.S., which was over $60 billion in 2025 according to CNBC, will need a concurrent overhaul in the U.S. electric grid, much of which was built 50 to 75 years ago.

That's because data centers gobble up enormous amounts of power, which not only strains traditional grids but also increases electricity costs. Running giant warehouses of modern servers on a power grid that was built in the decades following the second World War is a recipe for a grid outage, and modern energy companies like Bloom are well aware of the need for someone to step in as a stop-gap.

Image source: Bloom Energy.

So, how can Bloom become a data center's trusted sidekick?

Well, for one, its servers generate on-site power. Since this is independent of electric grids, customers don't have to worry about peak prices or grid outages. Second, its technology is modular: Customers can add more servers as their needs grow. Lastly, it's fuel-flexible -- it runs on natural gas but can also run on biogas -- and it's cleaner than conventional fossil fuel generation.

In some ways, Bloom is already a trusted sidekick: Its customer list includes Fortune 100 companies, like Walmart, AT&T, and Verizon. Among that list are players in the data center arena, too, like Equinix and Oracle. It also formed a blockbuster $5 billion strategic partnership with Brookfield (BAM +1.42%) to deploy its fuel cells for the asset manager's "AI factories."

Bloom is growing, but pay attention to its valuation Given the surge in AI data center growth, Bloom had a few blow-out quarters in 2025. Its third-quarter revenue, for instance, was up over 57.1% from the year before, marking the fourth straight quarter of record revenue. It also reported a gross margin of about 29% and operating income of $7.8 million in Q3.

That's great for the business. But the valuation isn't anything to write home about.

Right now, the company carries a market cap of about $31.5 billion, trading at roughly 153 times forward earnings and 48 times book value. By comparison, the average forward price-to-earnings ratio for the entire energy sector is about 17, while the average price-to-book sits near 2. Investors, then, clearly aren't paying for today's Bloom; they're paying for a Bloom of the future, what it might (hopefully) become.

That said, the valuation could justify itself over time if data center construction remains strong and it inks more big deals. Consensus revenue estimates suggest Bloom could nearly double revenue by the next fiscal year, as the chart below indicates.

BE Revenue Estimates for Current Fiscal Year data by YCharts

Bloom is currently trading at all-time highs. And while I think there could be more room to grow long-term, I would expect Bloom to grow more moderately in 2026.

That said, Bloom does have something other novel energy companies lack: a deployable product. Customers can have Bloom's servers installed in under 50 days. That gives it a leg up on other businesses vying for data center clients, like Oklo and Nano Nuclear Energy, which are likely years away from commercialization. Another huge deal for Bloom could see its stock hitting more record highs.

Just keep a long-term perspective. For investors who believe future electricity demand needs a novel solution, a small stake in Bloom could capture some upside over a long period.

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Venezuela's Short v. Long-Term Oil Impacts & How XOM, CVX Play a Role

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Crude oil prices spiked then slid over recent trading sessions following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Ted Parkhill attributes the price action to the U.S. increasing access to oil, thus creating more oversupply.

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Michael Saylor Teases Another Bitcoin Purchase As MSTR Stock Price Rebounds

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Michael Saylor has indicated that another Bitcoin buy will be made with Strategy holding over 3% of the entire supply. This comes as MSTR shares attract fresh interest. Also, there is tightening liquidity and cautious positioning by traders near significant BTC price levels.

Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Surpasses 3% Saylor posted “Bigger Orange” on X with a chart of the Bitcoin purchase of Strategy since 2020. This chart demonstrates that Strategy possesses approximately 687,410 Bitcoin. That is actually approximately 3% of the total amount of Bitcoin (21 million BTC).

Strategy has made over 94 Bitcoin acquisitions in a period of about 4 years. It now has an average buying cost of around $75,000/Bitcoin.

As Bitcoin price is close to $95,000, the unrealized gains of the company have grown massively. Strategy also purchased 13,627 Bitcoin last week for about $1.25 billion. The acquisition was financed with a combination of debt issues, equity issues and cash sources.

Saylor has already published these kinds of posts before with confirmed purchases happening afterwards. These posts are usually regarded by traders to be early signs of new Bitcoin buys.

Will Fresh Bitcoin Buy Boost MSTR Stock Price The Bitcoin exposure level of Strategy has not yet reflected in the performance of its stock. According to the data of TradingView, the shares of MSTR increased by approximately 4% in the past week.

The share was trading at $174 after extending short-term gains. On the year-to-date basis, MSTR has risen by over 12%. Other than the BTC purchase by Strategy, as reported by Coingape, the MSTR stock price has recovered in last few weeks.

This follows the official decision by MSCI to abandon any plans to make changes to the index rules. The ruling eliminates any significant uncertainty about MSTR. The stock has increased by over 180% over the last five years. This implies that MSTR is being progressively used by investors as an over-weighted proxy to Bitcoin price fluctuations. This is more likely to rise whenever Strategy provides new accumulation.

Bitcoin Liquidity Indicates Short-Term Caution Despite continued BTC accumulations by corporations, the coin’s short-term market mood is mixed. Further context is provided by the liquidity data from analyst Ted Pillows.

Pillows also added that a large number of traders are remaining cautious. Regardless of their positioning, institutional Bitcoin futures activity is surging with larger traders taking more positions.

He also observed that there are heavy liquidity pockets from $96,000 to $98,000. These types of areas typically function as Bitcoin price magnets in the short term. Also, they are able to decelerate the price momentum or initiate volatility when there are large capital inflows.

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Steak ‘n Shake Increases Bitcoin Holdings Following Lightning Network Adoption

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Steak ‘n Shake has expanded its Bitcoin treasury by investing $10 million, marking a strategic move eight months after integrating the Lightning Network for BTC payments in its U.S. outlets. The investment reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to cryptocurrencies as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.

This decision follows Steak ‘n Shake’s integration of the Lightning Network, a layer-2 payment protocol designed to enable faster and cheaper Bitcoin transactions. By adopting this technology, the restaurant chain became one of the early adopters within the fast-food industry, catering to the growing demand for digital currency payments among customers. The Lightning Network facilitates microtransactions by creating off-chain payment channels, significantly reducing congestion on the Bitcoin blockchain.

The $10 million Bitcoin acquisition underscores the company’s belief in the long-term value and utility of digital currencies. Steak ‘n Shake’s CEO commented that this move aligns with their vision of embracing innovative financial technologies to enhance customer experience and streamline operations. The company has observed a positive reception from tech-savvy consumers, appreciative of the ability to conduct seamless transactions using Bitcoin.

The integration of the Lightning Network has positioned Steak ‘n Shake as a pioneering entity in the adoption of cryptocurrency within the quick-service restaurant sector. This advancement exemplifies the industry’s evolving landscape as companies increasingly explore blockchain technology to enhance service delivery. The Lightning Network’s capability to process transactions with reduced fees and faster settlement times offers a competitive edge by attracting a niche customer base inclined towards digital payment solutions.

The decision to bolster its Bitcoin reserves also reflects a growing trend among corporations to diversify their asset portfolios with cryptocurrency. Companies like Tesla and MicroStrategy have previously made headlines for integrating Bitcoin into their balance sheets, citing reasons such as inflation hedging and diversifying financial assets. For Steak ‘n Shake, this move may similarly serve as a hedge against potential economic volatility and currency depreciation.

However, the volatile nature of cryptocurrency markets poses inherent risks. Bitcoin’s value is subject to significant fluctuations, which could impact the financial stability of companies holding large amounts of digital assets. Despite these risks, supporters argue that Bitcoin offers a hedge against traditional market dynamics and inflationary pressures, providing long-term value.

Industry analysts have noted the strategic timing of Steak ‘n Shake’s latest investment, coinciding with Bitcoin’s recent price surges. As the cryptocurrency market experiences renewed interest, largely driven by institutional investments and regulatory developments, companies are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a viable asset class. Steak ‘n Shake’s decision aligns with this broader trend of institutional adoption, which has contributed to the growing legitimacy of cryptocurrencies in mainstream finance.

Regulatory frameworks around cryptocurrency remain a key consideration for businesses, with ongoing developments influencing how digital assets are perceived and integrated into corporate strategies. While the U.S. has yet to finalize comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations, firms engaging with digital currencies must navigate a complex and evolving regulatory environment. This includes considerations around tax implications, reporting requirements, and the legal status of cryptocurrencies as financial instruments.

Steak ‘n Shake’s enhanced Bitcoin holdings highlight the intersection of technology and finance, as companies seek innovative ways to engage consumers and optimize operational efficiencies. The restaurant chain’s proactive approach in embracing digital currencies reflects a broader shift towards digitalization within the food service industry, amid changing consumer preferences and technological advancements.

Looking ahead, Steak ‘n Shake plans to continue exploring opportunities within the cryptocurrency and blockchain spaces. The company is assessing the potential of expanding its cryptocurrency payment options and further integrating blockchain technology into its supply chain management. These initiatives are part of a broader strategic vision to harness emerging technologies for sustained growth and competitive advantage.

No immediate comment was provided by Steak ‘n Shake on further cryptocurrency-related initiatives. The company is expected to monitor market trends and regulatory developments closely as it navigates this dynamic landscape. As the digital currency ecosystem continues to evolve, businesses like Steak ‘n Shake may play a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial transactions in the retail sector.

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SUI Price Consolidation Suggests Bullish Breakout Above $1.84

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TLDR: SUI forms a bullish flag pattern, consolidating between $1.73 and $1.84 before a potential breakout. Wyckoff structure shows SUI may experience further downside before recovery in macro accumulation. SUI/BTC is bouncing from a rising trendline, supported by RSI divergence signaling a potential rebound. The breakout above $1.84 could push SUI towards $1.98, potentially reaching $2.29. SUI token is consolidating between $1.73 and $1.84, forming a bullish flag pattern that hints at a breakout.

With Wyckoff analysis suggesting a deeper correction, a breakout above $1.84 could propel the price towards $1.98 and $2.29.

SUI Token’s Bullish Flag Pattern: A Breakout in the Making? The SUI token has recently formed a bullish flag pattern, signaling a consolidation phase after a sharp upward move. This consolidation is a common characteristic of bullish flags.

The price briefly consolidates in a parallel range before potentially resuming the uptrend. Currently, SUI is consolidating between the $1.73 and $1.84 levels, forming a rectangular flag within a larger upward movement.

This consolidation zone cannot be overstated, as it represents the price building strength before attempting another rally. A break above the $1.84 resistance would confirm that the consolidation phase is over and signal a continuation of the bullish momentum.

Once SUI breaks this level, the next major resistance level to watch is $1.98. If the price manages to break through this area, it could potentially target $2.29, according to the projected height of the flagpole.

Overall, the bullish flag pattern suggests a positive outlook for SUI. If the price can break above the $1.84 level decisively it may see a surge toward $1.98 and possibly beyond.

Wyckoff Accumulation Phase: Deeper Correction Ahead? While the bullish flag formation provides optimism in the short term, a deeper analysis of the broader market structure for SUI suggests the possibility of further downside.

Using Wyckoff’s market structure, SUI might be in the midst of a macro accumulation phase. Wyckoff’s theory involves a series of market phases where price movements go through accumulation, distribution, and correction.

The current price action of SUI seems to follow a typical Wyckoff pattern, with movements labeled A, B, C, and D, leading up to the potential “E” phase. This suggests that the market could still be in a corrective phase.

SUI might dip below $1, testing the macro accumulation zone before any significant recovery occurs.

This corrective phase could present an opportunity for long-term investors to accumulate SUI at lower levels. A price drop under $1 could precede the accumulation phase.

Then once the price stabilizes in this region, the longer-term bullish potential for SUI could come into play.

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Bitcoin is lagging while metals soar, but this rare divergence preceded every major crypto breakout since 2019

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Gold and copper have moved higher even as the Federal Reserve continues to signal patience on rate cuts, a divergence that shows how markets tend to price liquidity conditions ahead of formal policy shifts rather than wait for confirmation from central banks.

These metals are responding to changes in real yields, funding conditions, and forward expectations, and that behavior has often appeared in earlier stages of easing cycles. In previous cycles, Bitcoin reacted later to the same forces, with its strongest advances arriving only after metals had already repositioned for looser financial conditions.

The current setup looks familiar. Gold is attracting defensive capital as real returns on cash and Treasuries compress, while copper is responding to improving expectations for credit availability and global activity. Together, they suggest that markets are adjusting to an environment where restrictive policy is nearing its limit, regardless of how long official rhetoric remains cautious.

Bitcoin has yet to reflect that shift, but history shows that it tends to move only after the underlying liquidity signal becomes harder to ignore.

Metals move before central banks actFinancial markets typically reprice conditions before policymakers acknowledge a turn, especially when the cost of capital begins to shift at the margin.

Gold’s behavior across multiple cycles illustrates this clearly. Data from LBMA pricing and analysis from the World Gold Council show that gold often begins rising months before the first rate cut, as investors respond to peaking real yields rather than the cut itself.

In 2001, 2007, and again in 2019, gold prices moved higher while policy was still “officially” restrictive, reflecting expectations that holding cash would soon offer diminishing real returns.

Copper strengthens the signal even further because it responds to a different set of incentives. Unlike gold, copper demand is tied to construction, manufacturing, and investment cycles, which makes it sensitive to credit availability and funding conditions.

When copper prices rise alongside gold, it points to more than defensive positioning, suggesting that markets expect looser financial conditions to support real economic activity.

Recent moves in CME and LME copper futures show that's exactly what happened, with prices pushing higher despite uneven growth data and caution from central banks.

Graph showing the price of copper from Jan. 22, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026 (Source: TradingEconomics)This combination carries an outsized influence on the market because it reduces the risk of a false signal. Gold alone can rise on fear or geopolitical stress, while copper alone can react to supply disruptions.

When both move together, it usually reflects a broader adjustment in liquidity expectations, one that markets are willing to price even without explicit policy support.

Real yields shape the cycle more than policy headlinesThe common driver across gold, copper, and eventually Bitcoin is the real yield on long-dated government debt, particularly the US 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities yield. Real yields represent the return investors receive after inflation and act as the opportunity cost for holding non-yielding or low-yielding assets.

When those yields peak and begin to decline, the relative appeal of scarce assets improves, even if policy rates remain elevated.

US Treasury data shows that gold prices have tracked real yields closely over time, with rallies often beginning once real yields roll over rather than after rate cuts occur. Hawkish messaging has almost never managed to reverse that relationship once the real return on Treasuries started compressing.

Copper is less directly linked but still responds to the same backdrop, as falling real yields tend to come with easier financial conditions, a softer dollar, and improved access to credit, all of which support industrial demand expectations.

Graph comparing the price of gold to the real 10-year Treasury yield (inverted) from 2004 to 2026 (Source: LongtermTrends)Bitcoin operates within this same framework but reacts later because its investor base tends to respond only after the liquidity shift is clearer. In 2019, Bitcoin’s rally followed a sustained decline in real yields and gathered momentum as the Fed moved from tightening to easing.

In 2020, the relationship became more extreme as real yields collapsed and liquidity flooded the system, with Bitcoin’s performance accelerating well after gold had already repositioned.

This sequencing explains why Bitcoin can appear disconnected during early phases of a cycle. It is not responding to isolated data prints or single-rate decisions, but to the cumulative effect of real-yield compression and liquidity expectations that metals tend to reflect earlier.

Graph showing the performance and 30-day correlation between Bitcoin and gold from 2017 to 2026 (Source: Newhedge)Capital rotation explains Bitcoin’s delayed responseThe order in which assets respond during easing cycles reflects how different types of capital reposition. Early in the process, investors tend to favor assets that preserve value with lower volatility, which supports demand for gold.

As expectations for easier credit and improved growth strengthen, copper begins to reflect that shift through higher prices. Bitcoin typically absorbs capital later, once markets are more confident that easing will materialize and that liquidity conditions will support riskier, more reflexive assets.

This pattern has repeated across cycles. In 2019, gold’s rally preceded Bitcoin’s breakout, with Bitcoin eventually outperforming once rate cuts became reality. In 2020, the timeline compressed, but the sequence remained similar, with Bitcoin’s strongest gains arriving after policy and liquidity responses were already underway.

Because Bitcoin’s market is smaller, younger, and more sensitive to marginal flows, its moves tend to be sharper once positioning shifts in its favor.

Right now, metals appear to be repricing conditions ahead of confirmation, while Bitcoin remains range-bound. That divergence has often existed in the early stages of easing cycles and has resolved only after real-yield compression became persistent enough to alter capital allocation decisions more broadly.

What would invalidate the setupThis framework depends on real yields continuing to ease. A sustained reversal higher in real yields would undermine the rationale for gold’s advance and weaken the case for copper, while leaving Bitcoin without the liquidity tailwind that has supported past cycles.

An acceleration in quantitative tightening or a sharp appreciation in the dollar would also tighten financial conditions and pressure assets that depend on easing expectations.

A renewed surge in inflation that forces central banks to delay easing materially would pose a similar risk, as it would keep real yields elevated and limit the scope for liquidity to expand. Markets can anticipate policy shifts, but they can't sustain those expectations indefinitely if the underlying data turns against them.

For now, futures markets continue to price in the eventual easing, and Treasury real yields remain below their cycle highs. Metals are responding to those signals. Bitcoin is yet to do so, but its historical behavior suggests that it tends to move only after the liquidity signal becomes more durable.

If real yields continue to compress, the path that metals are tracing now has often led Bitcoin to follow later, and with considerably more force.

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Bitcoin ETFs see $1.42B weekly inflows as IBIT dominates allocations

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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.42 billion in net inflows during the trading week of January 12-16, 2026.

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Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $1.42B in weekly inflows, reversing prior losses. BlackRock’s IBIT captured 73% of Bitcoin ETF inflows during the week. Ethereum ETFs added $479M, led by ETHA with nearly half of flows. BlackRock’s IBIT led the category with $1.035 billion in allocations, accounting for 73% of total weekly inflows across all Bitcoin ETF products.

Spot Ethereum ETFs posted $479.04 million in net inflows over the same period. BlackRock’s ETHA ranked first among Ethereum products with $219 million in inflows, capturing 46% of weekly Ethereum ETF flows.

Daily Bitcoin ETFs flow breakdown Bitcoin ETF flows varied across the five trading days. Tuesday, January 14 recorded the strongest single-day performance with $843.62 million in net inflows. Monday, January 13 followed with $753.73 million in positive flows.

Thursday, January 16 saw the week’s only daily outflow at -$394.68 million. Wednesday, January 15 brought $100.18 million in inflows, while Sunday, January 12 contributed $116.67 million.

Bitcoin ETF data: SoSo Value Total net assets across all Bitcoin ETF products reached $124.56 billion by week’s end. The cumulative total net inflow since launch stood at $57.82 billion. Trading volume for the week hit $21.77 billion across all Bitcoin ETF products.

The previous week ending January 9 recorded -$681.01 million in outflows, making this week’s $1.42 billion swing a reversal of over $2.1 billion in flow direction.

Ethereum ETFs perform better Ethereum ETFs saw consistent daily inflows throughout most of the week. Tuesday, January 14 posted the largest single-day gain at $175 million. Wednesday, January 15 followed with $164.37 million in net inflows.

Monday, January 13 brought $129.99 million into Ethereum ETF products. Thursday, January 16 and Sunday, January 12 recorded smaller positive flows at $4.64 million and $5.04 million respectively.

Total net assets for Ethereum ETF products reached $20.42 billion by the week’s close. Cumulative net inflows since launch stood at $12.91 billion. Weekly trading volume across all Ethereum ETF products totaled $7.74 billion.

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Dogecoin Price Analysis: $500M Whale Transfer Signals Trouble at $0.13 Support

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Dogecoin drops 14% from yearly highs as whale transfers 500M DOGE to Binance.

Newton Gitonga2 min read

18 January 2026, 06:56 PM

Edited 18 January 2026, 06:57 PM

The memecoin market has demonstrated its volatile nature once more. After gaining approximately $10 billion in market capitalization during the opening days of 2026, the sector has surrendered roughly 85% of those gains within a single week. The sharp reversal underscores the inherent risk profile of these digital assets.

Dogecoin has not escaped the broader market downturn. The popular memecoin currently trades at around $0.1366, down 1.45% in the last 24 hours.

Technical Resistance Creates BarrierThe $0.15 price level has emerged as a formidable obstacle for DOGE. Since falling below this threshold in mid-November 2025, the token has attempted to reclaim it on four separate occasions. Each effort has failed. The most recent rejection occurred just ten days ago.

Following that unsuccessful breakout attempt, Dogecoin experienced six consecutive sessions of losses. The decline reached nearly 15% before finding temporary support. A subsequent rebound of approximately 9% has brought renewed attention to the $0.13 level.

The technical chart reveals a pattern of failed breakouts and swift pullbacks. Traders now watch whether $0.13 can hold as meaningful support. The price action suggests a market struggling to establish clear direction amid conflicting signals.

Massive Whale Transfer Raises ConcernsRecent blockchain data has added another layer of uncertainty to Dogecoin's outlook. On January 14, DOGE tested the $0.15 resistance level before retreating 7% to $0.13. This pullback coincided with significant on-chain activity that caught market attention.

WhaleAlerts detected a substantial transfer of 500 million DOGE tokens to Binance. The movement represents a considerable position shift by large holders. Such transfers to exchanges typically precede selling activity, as investors move assets to trading platforms ahead of liquidation.

The timing of this whale movement is particularly significant. It occurred precisely as DOGE failed to break through resistance, suggesting institutional or high-net-worth participants lack confidence in an immediate upward move. The transaction value exceeds the threshold for traditional portfolio rebalancing and indicates a strategic position exit.

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GMTrade Launches Forex Perpetuals on Solana Network

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GMTrade has launched Forex Perpetuals on Solana, opening the door for crypto users to trade major global currency pairs on-chain. The update was shared through posts on X. Forex is the largest financial market in the world. It handles trillions of dollars in daily trades. Until now, most forex trading stayed inside banks and traditional platforms. GMTrade aims to change that by moving forex trading onto blockchain rails.

With Forex Perpetuals on Solana, traders can take positions on major currency pairs without owning the assets. These contracts do not expire. Traders can stay in positions as long as they manage risk and margin.

GMTrade says Solana’s fast speed and low fees make it a strong base for this product. Transactions settle quickly. Costs stay low. Data remains open and transparent.

The launch supports four major forex pairs. These include GBP/USD, EUR/USD, AUD/USD, and NZD/USD. These pairs reflect key global economies and are widely traded in traditional markets.

By offering Forex Perpetuals on Solana, GMTrade is targeting traders who follow global macro trends. This includes interest rates, inflation data, and central bank decisions. The goal is to let users trade these themes directly on-chain.

Unlocking the next frontier: Forex Perpetuals on @Solana.

We’re bringing the world’s largest market on-chain. Trade major forex pairs with the speed, low cost, and transparency of @Solana:

• GBP/USD
• EUR/USD
• AUD/USD
• NZD/USD

Trade global macro, powered by decentralized… pic.twitter.com/q1VSnWg917

— GMTrade (formerly GMX-Solana) (@GMX_SOL) January 15, 2026

From Crypto Tokens to Global Currencies GMTrade is not starting from zero. The team also shared that its total value locked has crossed $10 million. TVL shows how much capital users have placed into a protocol. A rising TVL often signals growing trust and usage.

The platform says this milestone came as more users explored its products. The forex launch may help attract a wider audience beyond crypto-native traders.

Forex markets run 24 hours a day. Crypto markets do the same. GMTrade believes this makes on-chain forex a natural fit. It also allows traders to stay fully self-custodied while accessing global markets.

Forex Perpetuals on Solana could mark a shift in how traders access currency markets. If adoption grows, more real-world financial products may move on-chain. For now, GMTrade’s launch shows how fast decentralized finance continues to expand.

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Crypto market's weekly winners and losers – DASH, IP, POL, NIGHT

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Story [IP] also ended the week in positive territory, rising by roughly 20% to trade near $2.74 at press time. The token saw a midweek surge toward the $3.80-$4.00 zone before facing selling pressure, having fallen since.

Momentum appeared to stabilize, with the RSI at around 56. CMF was positive, with modest capital inflows despite the retracement.

This is a classic cooldown after a fast rally, with buyers still defending higher levels into the weekly close.

Pump.fun [PUMP] saw a brief uptick this week following the launch of the network’s new creator callout feature, which allows creators to share trending coins with their followers.

The token gained about 17% this week, but that was after it failed to hold more gains.

At the time of writing, RSI was moderately bullish with minimal overheating. MACD was marginally positive, though momentum was slowing.

While the update boosted short-term engagement and trading activity, it seems traders still aren’t sure about chasing follow-through beyond the initial announcement-driven move.

Other notable winners Beyond the top movers, several altcoins posted gains this week. Monero [XMR] surged by roughly 16%, riding the privacy and censorship-resistance demand wave.

Internet Computer [ICP] followed with a strong 25% jump. Chiliz [CHZ] also stood out, climbing about 24% as activity around fan tokens and sports-related crypto picked up.

Weekly losers Polygon [POL] — Profit taking begins after last week’s rally Polygon [POL] slipped into the losers column this week after a big change from last week’s sprint. The token fell by nearly 14% over the week, retreating to trade around $0.142 at press time.

Source: TradingView

The decline comes just a week after POL surged close to 50%, making this fall notable. Selling pressure seems to have picked up steadily, with the RSI showing fading bullishness.

The MACD also flattened and went lower. POL’s move seems caused by profit-taking after an aggressive rally, with traders locking in gains.

Memecore [M] falls with lesser meme hype Memecore slipped further, posting a near 11% weekly decline with weakening bullish momentum. At press time, the token was trading around $1.55 after failing to reclaim the $1.60-$1.62 zone, where multiple MAs converged.

Price remained below key short-term EMAs, so there’s greater selling pressure. The RSI showed a loss of upside strength.

With buyers struggling to defend higher levels, Memecore’s fall shows decreasing speculative interest. Traders are perhaps becoming picky with where their money goes.

Midnight [NIGHT]’s support breaks as sellers take the reins Midnight [NIGHT] slid roughly 12% this week, an extension of the short-term downtrend.

The token dropped from the $0.070-$0.072 range to around $0.0617 at press time, a clear breakdown below prior consolidation support. Consecutive red candles mean selling pressure, with no meaningful bounce attempts.

The RSI proved weak pace, while leaving room for further downside. Meanwhile, CMF went deep into negative territory, with persistent capital outflows.

Unless NIGHT can reclaim the $0.065-$0.067 zone, bearish control is likely to remain intact.

Other notable losers There were more losses than gains this week. Bitcoin Cash [BCH] slipped nearly 8%, while XDC Network [XDC] fell around 9%.

Virtuals Protocol [VIRTUAL] saw the biggest drop among this group, down roughly 11%. The risk-off behavior is very selective.

All in all… … It was one of those weeks, with big pumps, pullbacks, and charts that probably ruined someone’s sleep schedule.

While the popular kids stayed steady, the rest of the market reminded us why this is not for the faint-hearted. As always, things change quickly, and last week’s winner can easily become next week’s cautionary tale.

DYOR, manage your risk, and we’ll see you next week!

Final Thoughts Altcoins stole the spotlight this week, with Dash’s 115% taking the lead. Profit-taking is back in play, as several recent high-flyers corrected greatly.

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MicroStrategy's Saylor Hints at Bitcoin Acquisition Surpassing $1.25 Billion

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MicroStrategy’s Saylor Hints at Bitcoin Acquisition Surpassing $1.25 BillionStrategy's Michael Saylor has signaled plans for a massive Bitcoin acquisition that would surpass last week’s $1.25 billion purchase.This planned aggressive purchase could potentially pushing the Bitcoin-focused company's total holdings above 700,000 BTC.The accumulation strategy persists despite a 50% drop in the company's stock price and a collapsing net asset value premium over the past year.Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) has signaled it is preparing to execute a Bitcoin acquisition that would eclipse the massive $1.25 billion purchase completed just last week.

On January 18, Michael Saylor posted a graphic to the social media platform X captioned “Bigger Orange.” Market analysts widely interpreted the phrase as a signal of intent to surpass the 13,627 Bitcoin the firm recently acquired.

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Strategy Signals Record Bitcoin Purchase Amid Falling Stock PremiumThat previous tranche had already solidified the company’s position as the largest corporate holder of the asset.

However, a purchase exceeding that volume would push Strategy’s total holdings above the 700,000 Bitcoin threshold.

This milestone would place the firm’s treasury in rare air, trailing only BlackRock’s IBIT exchange-traded fund and the 1.2 million BTC estimated holdings of Satoshi Nakamoto, the network’s pseudonymous founder.

The aggressive move comes at a precarious moment for the enterprise software firm.

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Strategy’s stock plummeted more than 50% last year, and its critical market-to-net-asset-value (mNAV) premium has collapsed to approximately 1.0x.

This premium compression threatens the arbitrage model Saylor has historically utilized to fund acquisitions.

With institutional capital increasingly flowing toward spot Bitcoin ETFs—which offer exposure without the complexity or premiums associated with Strategy shares—the firm has lost the easy leverage it once enjoyed.

To sustain its accumulation pace against this backdrop, Strategy has pivoted to aggressive funding tactics.

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In the past year alone, the company raised $25 billion through the sale of common stock and the issuance of new types of preferred shares, including STRC.

Strategy’s Bitcoin Fundraise in 2025. Source: StrategyMeanwhile, Wall Street has reacted to this dilution with caution. TD Cowen recently downgraded its price target for the stock to $440 from $500 while maintaining a Buy rating.

The firm cited a decline in “Bitcoin Yield” for fiscal 2026, a proprietary metric measuring Bitcoin exposure per share. Analysts noted that the company’s reliance on issuing greater equity to fund purchases is actively diluting this yield for shareholders.

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Despite the skepticism, some market observers argue that Strategy has engineered a structural moat that traditional finance cannot easily bridge.

“They figured out how to accumulate Bitcoin at scale, package it into products and offer exposure in ways traditional banks simply can’t match,” Bitcoin analyst Shagun Makin said.

Makin suggested that the mounting regulatory and market pushback facing the firm is a reaction to the model’s efficacy rather than its flaws.

“Banks can’t copy the model without breaking their own balance sheets. So the only real options are to slow it down, discredit it or regulate around it,” he added.

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Solana's User Boom Meets Selling Pressure

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20h05 ▪ 3 min read ▪ by Luc Jose A.

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While the crypto ecosystem oscillates between uncertainty and consolidation, Solana attracts an unexpected wave of users. In the space of 24 hours, more than 8.9 million new addresses were created on the network, a record that reignites attention on this blockchain known for its speed and efficiency. Behind this sudden enthusiasm lies a more nuanced reality, where the enthusiasm of newcomers clashes with fragile technical signals.

In brief Solana records over 8 million new addresses in just 24 hours, a record reflecting massive network adoption. This explosion of activity is driven by the rise of DeFi projects, memecoins, and the technical attractiveness of the blockchain. Despite this enthusiasm, historic investors are beginning to reduce their exposure, increasing selling pressure. Technical indicators reveal a worrying bearish pattern, with an identified 9.5% correction risk for the SOL price. A spectacular adoption that redefines Solana network momentum In a global context of renewed interest in high-performance blockchains, Solana, thanks to its dominance in crypto trends, has recorded more than 8 million new active addresses in just 24 hours.

This spectacular growth is accompanied by strong on-chain activity, highlighting an influx of new users and investors on the network. Such development signals substantial demand for SOL and reflects the growing attractiveness of its ecosystem, notably driven by DeFi projects, memecoins, and other high-yield applications.

This massive jump in adoption is generally interpreted as a vitality signal for a blockchain network. It implies a potential increase in liquidity, but also an increased valuation of SOL in the medium term.

Several factors explain this renewed interest in Solana :

Extremely low transaction costs, which encourage daily and massive network use ; Proven scalability, capable of processing several thousand transactions per second without congestion ; The rise of memecoins and native DeFi projects on Solana, which attract both seasoned investors and a more speculative audience ; A renewed developer confidence, seeing Solana as a solid alternative to other competing Layer 1s. The exponential increase in the number of active addresses thus seems to confirm the broadening of the user base, beyond a mere fad or one-off event.

A bearish configuration and increasing selling pressure This bullish momentum is far from unanimous in the markets. Indeed, the selling pressure exerted by long-term holders now outweighs the demand generated by newcomers.

The selling pressure begins to dominate as historic investors reduce their exposure or prepare to sell. This often underestimated trend could well neutralize the positive effects of the recent influx of users.

Beyond portfolio movements, technical analysis strengthens the hypothesis of a short-term pullback. The SOL chart presents an “ascending wedge,” a pattern known for its bearish implications.

Thus, the SOL price was around $144, with an identified correction risk of 9.5%. If this scenario is confirmed, the first critical threshold is at $136, with potential support at $129. Conversely, a rebound above $146 could cancel this pattern and restart the bullish momentum.

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2026-01-18 14:12 2mo ago

Brevis and BNB Chain Expand Privacy Infrastructure Partnership

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BNB BREV

Brevis has expanded its partnership with BNB Chain to build new Privacy Infrastructure for blockchain users. The update was shared by Brevis in a post on X. The goal is simple. Give users more control over what they share on-chain. Brevis says this new Privacy Infrastructure goes beyond early privacy tools that only hid transactions. It focuses on smarter and more flexible privacy.

At the center of this effort is a new product called an Intelligent Privacy Pool. Brevis is building it with 0xbowio and plans to launch it soon on BNB Chain. This marks the first live use of its broader privacy framework.

🚀 Brevis is partnering with @BNBCHAIN to redefine Privacy Infrastructure

We’re building a generalized privacy framework that goes beyond first-gen transaction hiding.

Our first implementation is an Intelligent Privacy Pool launching soon in collaboration with @0xbowio 🧵 pic.twitter.com/4Xg1qB3jI7

— Brevis (@brevis_zk) January 15, 2026

A Smarter Way to Protect On-Chain Activity Early privacy tools like Tornado Cash focused on one task. They hid where funds came from and where they went. Brevis says modern zero knowledge technology allows much more than that.

The team explains privacy using three ideas. First is the privacy target. This means it is protecting, such as transactions, user traits, or how code runs. Second is the unmasking rule. This defines if the system can reveal data and who controls that access. Third is the target user. This decides who can use the privacy tool in the first place.

This approach opens new use cases. Users could verify credentials without showing their wallet. Transactions could stay private but still follow rules. Prediction markets could run private models with public results. Data could also stay private and used to train AI systems.

First-gen privacy tools like Tornado Cash could only do one thing: hide transactions.

Modern ZK unlocks way more. Payment privacy can now be far more intelligent and configurable. And entirely new categories of privacy applications become possible

— Brevis (@brevis_zk) January 15, 2026

The Intelligent Privacy Pool shows how this works in practice. Users can deposit assets and withdraw them to a new address with no visible on-chain link. What makes it different is access control.

Users prove eligibility in two ways. One is through on-chain history checked by the Brevis ZK Data Coprocessor. The other uses zkTLS to prove control of a verified exchange account without sharing identity details.

We think about privacy in three dimensions:

1⃣Privacy target: what’s being protected (transactions, user attributes, computation processes)
2⃣Unmasking protocol: how can it be revealed, and by whom
3⃣Target users: who gets access to the privacy mechanism

— Brevis (@brevis_zk) January 15, 2026

This expanded Privacy Infrastructure points to a future where privacy and compliance can exist together. For BNB Chain, it strengthens its push into advanced blockchain use cases. For users, it offers safer ways to interact on-chain without giving up control.

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2026-01-18 14:19 2mo ago

Coinidol.com: Hyperliquid Varies Within a Narrow Range Above $22

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Published: Jan 18, 2026 at 19:19

The Hyperliquid (HYPE) sideways trend has persisted since December 18, 2025.

Hyperliquid price long-term analysis: bearish The altcoin has remained range-bound above the $22 support and below the moving average lines or resistance at $27. Upward movement has been hindered by resistance at $27, which is below the moving averages. The altcoin is trading within a confined range, above the $22 support but below the moving average lines.

On the upside, HYPE could reach a high of $36 if it rebounds and breaks above the moving average lines. Conversely, if the altcoin weakens and loses the $20 support, it may fall below $18. Currently, the altcoin is at $25.59.

Technical Indicators: Resistance Levels – $60 and $70

Support Levels – $40 and $30

Hyperliquid price indicators analysis The 21-day and 50-day SMAs are horizontal, but price bars have dropped below the moving average lines. The appearance of Doji candlesticks has resulted in price bars remaining stationary. On the 4-hour chart, the price bars have been moving both below and above the horizontal moving averages.

What is the next direction for Hyperliquid? On the 4-hour chart, the HYPE price remains in a sideways trend, above the $23 support but below the $26.50 resistance. The cryptocurrency price is rising near the resistance level of $26.50. The altcoin is likely to turn down if it meets resistance at $26.50 and begins to fluctuate within a limited range.

Disclaimer. This analysis and forecast are the personal opinions of the author. The data provided is collected by the author and is not sponsored by any company or token developer. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell cryptocurrency and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Coinidol.com. Readers should do their research before investing in funds.

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2026-01-18 14:31 2mo ago

Bitcoin 'OG' Sells After 12 Years, Locking in 31,250% Profit

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A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) whale, inactive for more than a decade, has returned to the scene, offloading half of its Bitcoin stash and securing a profit of 31,250%.

The Bitcoin wallet, dubbed “5K BTC OG,” started selling its Bitcoin assets, originally purchased in 2012 for a mere $332 per Bitcoin. The wallet, which initially held 5,000 BTC, has sold 2,500 BTC, raking in approximately $265 million at an average exit price of $106,164.

As per the report by Lookonchain, an additional 500 BTC was moved to Binance, with a value of $47.77 million. This signifies the latest in a series of withdrawals from this 12-year-old holder.

The selling pattern seems methodical, with the OG transferring 250-500 BTC per transaction, distributing the outflows over a minimum of 10 Binance-bound transactions in the past five months.

The wallet still possesses 2,500 BTC, worth about $237.5 million, which may potentially be the next to hit the market.

Given that Bitcoin’s price is just shy of $100,000, a significant dump of this magnitude from legacy holders could further depress the market in an already dense resistance zone.

The OG's total profits now surpass $500 million, marking this as one of the most profitable HODL-to-exit arcs in Bitcoin history.

While long-term believers are celebrating the “diamond hands,” many traders are on edge as these coins, which have been dormant since the early post-Satoshi era, are now active and liquid. Half of them have already been sold.

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2026-01-18 14:52 2mo ago

Dogecoin Price About to Skyrocket? Mystery Whale Bets $2.14M With 10x Leverage

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A crypto whale has opened a $2.14M leveraged long on Dogecoin at $0.137621 using 10x leverage. The position sits near liquidation as DOGE struggles to break resistance levels.

Newton Gitonga2 min read

18 January 2026, 07:52 PM

A crypto whale known for selling 255 Bitcoin in December has opened a massive leveraged position on Dogecoin. The trader bought over 15.6 million DOGE tokens using 10x leverage on Hyperliquid.

The position carries a notional value of $2.14 million with an entry price of $0.137621 per token. Current data shows an unrealized loss of $8,331 as Dogecoin trades at $0.1374. The move signals a dramatic shift in strategy for the wallet that previously dumped significant Bitcoin holdings.

Aggressive Portfolio ExpansionThe Dogecoin long represents just one element of a broader trading strategy. The same whale simultaneously opened a 5x leveraged short position on DASH, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency. This dual approach suggests the trader expects divergent performance across different altcoin sectors.

The whale's total portfolio shows substantial exposure across major cryptocurrencies. Ethereum positions account for $232.4 million in value. Bitcoin holdings reach $146.9 million despite the previous December sale. Solana exposure sits at $69.7 million. All three positions maintain long exposure.

Total active perpetual positions now equal $457 million. The overall leverage ratio stands at 11.35x across the entire portfolio. Current unrealized losses total $3.31 million portfolio-wide.

High Risk, Narrow MarginsThe timing of this Dogecoin bet raises questions. The meme coin has struggled to reclaim its December peak of $0.15209. A brief price surge failed to sustain momentum. The past week brought volatility without a clear directional breakout.

Funding rates currently sit in negative territory. Dogecoin faces resistance at key technical levels. These market conditions make the whale's aggressive entry particularly notable.

The 10x leverage creates significant risk parameters. Small price movements will generate outsized profits or losses. The liquidation price sits at $0.12309, leaving minimal downside room. The entry point stands roughly 12% above the liquidation threshold.

This narrow margin contradicts typical conservative risk management. The position size and leverage suggest strong conviction rather than cautious speculation. The whale appears to anticipate a sharp reversal in altcoin market sentiment.

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2026-01-18 15:00 2mo ago

Solana network usage jumps 56% – Is $147 zone next for SOL?

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Solana’s on-chain metrics expanded sharply, signaling renewed demand beneath the recent rebound.

Active Addresses surged 56% week-over-week to 27.1 million, while Weekly Transactions climbed to 515 million, therefore confirming sustained usage. This scale matters because price strength often follows persistent network engagement.

However, activity alone rarely drives rallies. In this case, usage growth aligned with price stabilization near $119.8–$135.5 demand.

Consequently, the recovery gained structural backing.

Moreover, such transaction volume highlighted capital rotation into Solana’s [SOL] ecosystem.

Still, activity must remain elevated. A drop below recent averages could weaken conviction. For now, usage metrics support the view that buyers regained control beneath price.

Solana breaks free from its regression downtrend Price action confirmed a structural shift as SOL exited its multi-month regression downtrend. Buyers defended the $119.8 low before pushing the price above descending resistance.

The breakout reclaimed the $135.5–$147.1 zone, flipping it into support. Previously, rallies stalled below this region. However, this move held.

Consequently, downside pressure weakened. Moreover, the price traded near $142, maintaining higher lows.

This structure favored continuation if $135.5 holds. Still, failure to defend this zone could reopen downside risk toward $119.8.

For now, price structure supports a transition from correction into recovery, therefore favoring upside attempts.

Source: TradingView

Momentum indicators reinforced the improving structure as MACD crossed higher from negative territory. The MACD line rose to 3.60, overtaking the signal line near 2.92, while the histogram turned positive at 0.68.

This shift reflected fading sell pressure rather than overextension. Earlier bounces failed without momentum confirmation.

However, this crossover aligned with reclaimed support.

Moreover, expanding histogram bars suggested a strengthening trend force. Still, momentum requires continuation. A flattening histogram could signal consolidation.

Traders lean long as confidence quietly rebuilds Derivatives data showed traders positioning increasingly on the long side. Binance top trader accounts held 76% long exposure, leaving shorts at 24%, pushing the Long/Short Ratio to 3.17.

This bias reflected growing confidence without extreme crowding. Overleveraged conditions often emerge above ratios of 4.0.

However, current levels remain balanced.

Moreover, long positioning followed the technical breakout rather than anticipation. Therefore, Derivatives flow aligned with the structure. Still, leverage remains sensitive to support holds.

A breakdown below $135.5 could unwind longs quickly. For now, positioning supports continuation rather than distribution.

Source: CoinGlass

Solana Hyperliquid data reveals upside liquidity magnet The Hyperliquid Liquidation Map highlighted dense short-side liquidity above current price near $153, $201, and extending toward $300+. In contrast, cumulative long liquidations below $135 remained thin.

This imbalance reduced downside cascade risk while creating upside fuel. If price pushes higher, forced short liquidations could accelerate momentum.

However, liquidity requires price initiation.

In this setup, structure and momentum align with liquidation incentives. Therefore, upside liquidity remains the dominant attraction.

Failure to advance could instead trigger consolidation.

Still, current liquidation dynamics favor continuation rather than sharp pullbacks.

Source: CoinGlass

Conclusively, Solana’s rebound now reflects measurable demand rather than speculative enthusiasm.

Rising network activity, a confirmed trendline breakout, improving MACD momentum, and long-leaning derivatives positioning all align with upside-biased liquidation dynamics.

As long as price holds above the $135.5 support zone, overhead short liquidity remains a valid upside driver.

However, failure to defend this level could stall momentum and force consolidation before any further advance.

Final Thoughts Solana’s rebound now appears anchored in participation rather than speculative flow, with structure and positioning reinforcing each other. How price behaves around $135.5 could determine whether momentum extends or pauses into consolidation.

2026-01-18 20:34 2mo ago

2026-01-18 15:00 2mo ago

Trove Markets announces sudden pivot to Solana, hours before token is set to go live

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Trove Markets, a planned decentralized perpetuals exchange for collectibles like Pokémon cards and Counter-Strike 2 skins, is abandoning Hyperliquid and rebuilding its platform on Solana just one week after closing an $11.5 million token sale premised on Hyperliquid integration.

"We're pivoting Trove to Solana," pseudonymous team member "Unwise" wrote on X Sunday. "After recent sentiment around Trove, the liquidity partner that had been supporting our Hyperliquid path chose to unwind their 500k $HYPE position. That was their decision and we fully respect it."

The pivot stems from a core requirement of Hyperliquid's HIP-3 infrastructure: builders must stake 500,000 HYPE tokens, currently worth around $12.5 million, to deploy perpetual futures markets on the platform. The staking requirement, activated in October 2025, serves as a security bond that validators can slash if a deployer misbehaves.

Following recent controversy surrounding Trove's public token sale, the liquidity partner who put up the HYPE apparently lost faith in the project, forcing the pivot mere hours before the TROVE token is scheduled to go live at 9 p.m. UTC (after being delayed by two hours late Sunday). The identity of the liquidity partner was not disclosed.

When that partner chose to exit and liquidate the position, Trove lost access to the infrastructure underpinning its entire product. "This changes our constraints: we're no longer building on Hyperliquid rails," Unwise wrote, adding that the team is now "rebuilding the perp DEX on Solana from the ground up."

The pivot extends a turbulent week for the project. As The Block previously reported, Trove's January 8-11 token sale descended into chaos when the team modified its smart contract to extend the ICO deadline just five minutes before close, then reversed the decision 14 minutes later. The whiplash caught Polymarket traders mid-repositioning, with one reportedly losing approximately $73,000 on a wager that would have yielded roughly $200 if successful.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT separately alleged that $45,000 in SOL from Trove's fundraising accounts was transferred to prediction market platforms. Unwise responded that the funds were paid to an influencer for advertising purposes, and that the influencer independently moved them to prediction markets — an explanation ZachXBT noted amounted to an admission of undisclosed paid promotion.

Crypto traders on social media expressed displeasure with the move, with many requesting refunds for their initial investments in the replies of Unwise's announcement.

The TROVE token has not yet launched and is not trading on spot markets. The project had planned a February 10 mainnet launch on Hyperliquid, following 100% of tokens unlocking at the token generation event. Unwise did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Block.

Disclaimer: The Block is an independent media outlet that delivers news, research, and data. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures is a majority investor of The Block. Foresight Ventures invests in other companies in the crypto space. Crypto exchange Bitget is an anchor LP for Foresight Ventures. The Block continues to operate independently to deliver objective, impactful, and timely information about the crypto industry. Here are our current financial disclosures.

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2026-01-18 15:04 2mo ago

XRP reserves on Binance crashes 45%; Incoming rally?

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XRP reserves held on Binance have fallen sharply over the past year, pointing to a major shift in market dynamics that could set the stage for a price rebound.

Specifically, on January 18, 2025, the total value of XRP reserves on Binance stood at approximately $10.16 billion.

By January 17, 2026, that figure had dropped to about $5.55 billion, representing a decline of roughly 45% in exchange-held XRP over 12 months, according to data retrieved from CryptoQuant.

XRP Binance reserves. Source: CryptoQuant This signals a substantial reduction in readily available supply on the world’s largest crypto exchange.

Temporary rebounds were repeatedly followed by fresh outflows, indicating that users continued moving XRP off exchanges rather than redepositing it. By early 2026, reserves had fallen to near yearly lows, confirming a sustained contraction in exchange balances.

At the same time, XRP’s price action shows a volatile but revealing pattern. In this case, sharp declines in reserves often coincided with price stabilization or strong upward moves, most notably in mid-2025 when a steep drop in exchange balances aligned with a rally.

This reflects a classic crypto supply dynamic, as fewer tokens on exchanges typically reduce selling pressure.

The continued decline in Binance’s XRP reserves suggests investors are moving holdings into self-custody or long-term storage, behavior typically associated with accumulation rather than near-term selling. With less XRP available on exchanges, any pickup in demand can exert a disproportionate influence on price.

If the trend continues, reduced exchange supply could become a catalyst for a rally. Historically, sustained reserve declines have preceded bullish phases, particularly when prices remain stable or recover.

While broader market conditions still matter, the 45% drop in Binance’s XRP reserves reinforces the case for tightening supply that favors upside price movement in the months ahead.

XRP price analysis By press time, XRP was trading at $2.06, down 0.65% on the day, while the token has declined 1.3% on the weekly timeframe.

XRP seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold At the current level, XRP is hovering just above its 50-day simple moving average (SMA) near $2.02. This positioning suggests short-term price support is holding, with buyers defending the recent range rather than allowing a decisive breakdown.

However, the much higher 200-day SMA at roughly $2.53 highlights a broader bearish structure, indicating that XRP remains well below its longer-term trend and would need a sustained move higher to signal a meaningful trend reversal.
Momentum indicators reinforce this cautious outlook, with the 14-day RSI sitting at about 50.7, firmly in neutral territory and showing neither overbought nor oversold conditions.

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ROSEN, THE FIRST FILING FIRM, Encourages Klarna Group plc Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – KLAR

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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) issued in connection with Klarna’s September 2025 initial public offering (the “IPO”), of the important February 20, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Klarna securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Klarna class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48971 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 20, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the Registration Statement contained false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Defendants materially understated the risk that its loss reserves would materially go up within a few months of the IPO, which they either knew of or should have known of given the risk profile of many individuals agreeing to Klarna’s buy now, pay later (“BNPL”) loans; and (2); as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Klarna class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48971 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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2026-01-18 12:00 2mo ago

Should You Buy Nu Holdings Stock Before Feb. 25?

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We're at the midpoint of January. And that means investors are starting to get ready for earnings season to kick off in earnest. This is a critical time when companies reveal their latest financial figures, so it's important to understand what's coming up.

A business that might be of interest is Nu Holdings (NU 0.06%). Its shares have performed exceptionally well, rising 350% in the past three years (as of Jan. 14). There are reasons to be both bullish and bearish.

This fintech stock reports Q4 2025 (ended Dec. 31) financial results on Feb. 25. Should investors buy Nu shares before then?

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Nu Holdings is dominating the financial services industry in Latin America Nu operates a digital-only banking platform that serves customers in Latin America. It has registered phenomenal growth in the past. And it's likely to continue doing so. That's because this part of the world has a high concentration of unbanked and underbanked citizens. This has created the perfect opportunity for a disruptor like Nu to leverage the internet, mobile phones, and technology to serve customers.

Revenue increased 31% year over year to $11.1 billion through the first nine months of 2025. Nu ended Q3 (as of Sept. 30) with 127 million customers after adding 17.3 million net new ones in the prior 12 months. It counts 60% of the Brazilian adult population as its customers. And there are a combined 17 million customers in Mexico and Colombia.

The company is highly profitable as well. It collected $2 billion in net income in the first nine months of 2025. Credit goes to Nu's stellar unit economics. The monthly average cost to serve a customer in Q3 was just $0.90. However, the monthly average revenue per active customer was significantly higher at $13.40. With monetization looking like this, it makes sense that growing the customer base is a priority.

The leadership continues to think about the future. Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence (AI) is a strategic focus.

"Our vision is to become AI-first, which means integrating foundation models deeply into our operations to drive an AI-native interface to banking, while creating meaningful benefits for both our customers and our business," CEO David Vélez said on the Q3 2025 earnings call.

Risks are always present Nu's success thus far is noteworthy. However, it faces a risk in the form of competition. MercadoLibre and Itau Unibanco are both large financial institutions. And given the ongoing development of Latin America, it's expected that others will also spot the lucrative opportunity to serve these people. This will require Nu to operate on top of its game to keep its success going.

And as any banking provider knows, macroeconomic risks can't be ignored, either. Lending money to customers involves accepting that interest rates, economic growth, or unemployment can work against you without any warning. This is why it's important to adopt quality credit standards, especially since these customers might be new to financial services.

Nu also doesn't operate in a developed market such as the United States. Latin America presents unique challenges. In addition to macro factors just mentioned, there are political instability and currency fluctuations to be mindful of. And regulatory regimes could change unpredictably.

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Investors don't have to wait to buy the stock Waiting until the end of February for Nu to report its Q4 financials might appear to be a smart move. After this date, investors will have greater clarity about the state of the business. This could help you make a more informed decision, as you'll have key insights about Q4 results that include metrics like customer growth, revenue, net income, deposits, and credit loss allowance expense. Plus, any commentary from the management team will be valuable.

However, I don't think investors have to wait. The company continues to put up impressive financial gains. And this should continue for the foreseeable future, barring a major economic disturbance occurring in the markets that Nu operates in.

Another reason to consider buying this fintech stock right now is because its valuation is compelling. At a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.7, the market is offering investors a good deal to add Nu to their portfolios.

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Ardent Health, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

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ARDT

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Ardent Health, Inc. (NYSE: ARDT) and certain of its officers.

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Ardent securities between July 18, 2024 and November 12, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/ARDT.

Ardent Case Details

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:

(1) Ardent Health’s third quarter 2025 revenue was overstated due to inadequate determinations of accounts receivable collectability following the Company’s transition to a new revenue accounting system and “recently completed hindsight evaluations of historical collection trends”;
(2) the Company’s 2025 EBITDA guidance was overstated and would be reduced by $57.5 million at the midpoint, or approximately 9.6%, due to “persistent industry-wide cost pressures,” including “payer denials”; and
(3) as a result, Defendants’ statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

What's Next for Ardent Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/ARDT. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Ardent you have until March 9, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to Ardent Investors

We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Ardent Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Smart Digital Group Ltd. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Smart Digital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: SDM) and certain of its officers.

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired SDM securities between May 5, 2025 and September 26, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/SDM.

SDM Case Details

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that:

SDM was the subject of a market manipulation and fraudulent promotion scheme involving social-media based misinformation and impersonators posing as financial professionals; insiders and/or affiliates used and/or intended to use offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; SDM's public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of realized risk of fraudulent trading or market manipulation used to drive the Company's stock price; and as a result, SDM securities were at unique risk of a sustained suspension in trading by either or both of the SEC and NASDAQ. What's Next for SDM Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/SDM. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in SDM you have until March 16, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to SDM Investors

We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for SDM Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Bath & Body Works, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

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BBWI

, /PRNewswire/ -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) and certain of its officers.

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Bath & Body securities between June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/BBWI.

Bath & Body Case Details

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors:

the Company's strategy of pursuing "adjacencies, collaborations and promotions" was not growing the customer base and/or delivering the level of growth in net sales touted; as the Company's strategy of "adjacencies, collaborations and promotions" faltered, the Company relied on brand collaborations "to carry quarters" and obfuscate otherwise weak underlying financial results; as a result, the Company was unlikely to meet its own previously issued financial guidance; and that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. What's Next for Bath & Body Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/BBWI. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Bath & Body you have until March 13, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to Bath & Body Investors

We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Bath & Body Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Smartsheet Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

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SMAR

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all former stockholders of Smartsheet Inc. (NYSE: SMAR) in connection with the January 2025 sale (the “Merger” or “Buyout”) of Smartsheet to affiliates of investment funds managed by affiliates of Blackstone Inc. (collectively “Blackstone”), investment funds managed by Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC (“Vista Equity Partners” or “Vista”), and Platinum Falcon B 2018 RSC Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which participated as an indirect minority investor in Smartsheet (“Platinum Falcon,” and together with Blackstone and Vista, the “Consortium”).

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased shares of Smartsheet in connection with the January 2025 Merger of Smartsheet (the “Merger Date”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/SMAR.

Smartsheet Case Details
The complaint alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:

(1)   In connection with Smartsheet’s solicitation of stockholder approval of the Buyout, defendants issued and filed with the SEC a false and misleading Schedule 14A Proxy Statement (the “Proxy”);
(2)   Defendants used the Proxy to intentionally mischaracterize Smartsheet’s financial success and performance during the sales process;
(3)   Specifically, defendants deliberately portrayed Smartsheet’s quarterly earnings in an unduly negative light and emphasized a financial metric that was apparently created solely to solicit approval for the Buyout;
(4)   Defendant Mark P. Mader failed to exercise reasonable care in fulfilling his disclosure obligations; and
(5)   As a result of the foregoing, defendants’ statements about Smartsheet’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

What's Next for Smartsheet Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/SMAR or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you purchased SMAR shares in connection with the January 2025 sale, you have until February 24, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to Smartsheet Investors

We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Smartsheet Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.

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3 Seasonal Stocks to Buy Immediately

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INTU NOW VSNT

Over the past month here at the Sunday Digest, I’ve been lining up my top bets for 2026:

Rocket Cos. Inc. (RKT) Crispr Therapeutics AG (CRSP) Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc. (EVLV) Celanese Corp. (CE) Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM) PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL) FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) Tronox Holdings PLC (TROX) This list spans from the ultraconservative FactSet to the high-growth startup Evolv, and features virtually everything in between.

Healthcare… basic materials… tech…

In fact, the only common thread is that they’re all meant to be bought and held for at least a year for maximum returns. (I’ll be keeping you posted in the coming months on how these firms do.)

But I also realize not everyone is so patient. In fact, there’s plenty of evidence that faster-moving investors routinely outperform their buy-and-hold counterparts… provided they have a proven system that powers their trades. It’s why high-frequency traders can earn billions even as buy-and-hold investors make millions.

Nowhere is this clearer than at our partners at TradeSmith. Our quant-focused friends have created a system that has been running 50,000 tests a day across 33 years of stock market history. And it’s powered by a secret pioneered by a hedge fund that’s turned every $100 investment since its inception into $2.1 million.

Essentially, that means TradeSmith now has an algorithm that pinpoints the optimal times to buy and sell virtually any U.S. stock. And it does so with incredible accuracy that can help any short-term trader.

Here’s proof…

Exactly this time last year, I used an earlier version of their system to identify three stocks to buy for a short holding period. And here’s how they did over the following 30 days:

Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG): -3% DraftKings Inc. (DKNG): +10% Cloudflare Inc. (NET): +44% Average: 17% If you held onto these stocks for the exact period recommended by TradeSmith’s algorithm (42 days on average), then you would have walked away with a 27% average return.

I’ve used this quantitative tool to find other winners as well, including O’Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY) (+10% in just over two months) and Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) (+43% in a month). These are not isolated wins.

Now, our friends at TradeSmith believe we’re entering some of the best conditions yet for using their Trade Cycles algorithm, and they want you to be a part of that story. You can try out their software on the stocks you own by registering for a free, limited-time trial version here. They’re making it available ahead of their Prediction 2026 event, all about the seasonal patterns they say we need to be aware of as the year kicks off (more on that in a minute).

In the meantime, I’ll leave you with three more seasonal stocks to buy immediately, as a preview of their system.

Seasonal Stock No. 1: The AI Gem The fourth quarter is a historically wonderful time for software firms. Managers at Fortune 500 companies all know that savings from one year can turn into permanent cuts the next, and so many use the opportunity to spend their “use it or lose it” budgets.

That’s particularly good news for AI firm ServiceNow Inc. (NOW), my first “seasonal” pick from TradeSmith’s tool in this update.

In short, ServiceNow is a rival of AI darling Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR). Both companies offer top-tier AI products that help customers make decisions, and Q4 is an excellent quarter for the pair.

However, the two companies differ in their market strategy:

Palantir’s “secret sauce” is its ability to manage unstructured data. If you’re the U.S. Army with hundreds of suppliers using hundreds of different standards, then you need Palantir to pull this information together. ServiceNow’s edge is its broad portfolio of AI tools. The company has specific products aimed at IT, customer service, human resources, app development, supply chains, and more. That means ServiceNow generates three times the sales of Palantir and is growing around 50% faster on a per-dollar basis. Its addressable market is far larger, and its product breadth makes cross-selling a breeze.

Best of all, TradeSmith’s system is flagging now as the perfect time to buy ServiceNow. Shares of the AI firm trade at their best valuations since 2023, and history says investors can expect double-digit gains if they buy and hold through February 17.

Seasonal Stock No. 2: The Media Spinoff My second pick from TradeSmith’s seasonality tool this week is Versant Media Group Inc. (VSNT), a recent spinoff from Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) that took many of NBCUniversal’s cable channels (including USA Network, CNBC, E!, Golf Channel) and digital assets (Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes) along with it.

That’s because the fourth-quarter earnings season is also a phenomenal time for cable news companies. This is when advertisers mount their holiday-period advertising surge, creating a boost at Fox Corp. (FOXA), the Walt Disney Co. (DIS), and more. Here’s the graph for the former, which typically logs a 40% to 50% increase in revenues that quarter.

Versant Media is an even better bet because shares have gone through a post-spinoff selloff. The firm only became independent on January 5, and ETFs have spent the past two weeks dumping VSNT shares because it’s no longer part of the S&P 500 or Nasdaq Composite indexes. We saw similar selloffs in GE Vernova Inc. (GEV), Chemours Co. (CC), and Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) after they split from their larger parent organizations.

After that, spinoffs then typically recover sharply – 31.6% over 22 months, according to one study. Chemours shares rose 1,100% from their post-spinoff trough.

In addition, Versant has:

An intact management team. Most of the NBCUniversal top brass migrated to the spinoff, including NBCUniversal Chairman Mark Lazarus Significant sports and news assets. The company is an attractive acquisition target thanks to its ownership of top-rated CNBC and exclusive rights to the Premier League, WWE Wrestling, NASCAR, the U.S. Open, and more. Low debt. Comcast avoided loading its spinoff with too much debt. Versant carries just $2.3 billion of net debt, which represents less than three years of net profits. Irresistible valuation. The post-spin selloff now prices VSNT at under 5X forward earnings and 4.5X cash flows, by my estimates. Together, that suggests Versant could see a double-digit pop in the near term. Though the spinoff is too recent to have its own graph in TradeSmith’s system, its data for Fox Corp, Disney, Warner Brothers (WBD) and other media firms show investors should hold Versant through February 20.

Seasonal Stock No. 3: The Accounting Wizard My final pick from TradeSmith’s tool this week is Intuit Inc. (INTU), a firm best known for its TurboTax offering. In fact, this tax accounting software is so central to Intuit’s business that the firm ends its fiscal year on July 31 to match the tax filing season.

Below, you can see how TradeSmith’s system has flagged that midyear period as a way to earn consistent 6.43% returns (green section in the middle of the graph).

Intuit also owns QuickBooks, an accounting platform designed for small businesses. Over the past several years, AI has turned this software into an “outsourced CFO,” allowing many small companies to run without a dedicated finance team. Business owners can simply ask QuickBooks’ AI to help automate its accounting, and the system does much of the rest.

The result is that Intuit is beginning to look like more typical software firms as well. Shares now rise going into calendar fourth-quarter earnings, creating a 6.11% bump in share prices (shown by the green section on the left side of the graph).

I’m particularly bullish on Intuit this year because many provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill impact the 2025 accounting and tax year. These changes include:

No tax on tips or overtime Additional senior deductions Trump savings accounts Restoration of 100% bonus depreciation and certain R&D expensing And so on. In other words, Intuit’s performance this year could look much like its 2017-2018 surge, when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) boosted demand to all-time highs. Shares jumped more than 80% during that period. That makes Intuit’s 13% selloff this week an excellent opportunity to buy in cheaply. The system recommends holding shares through February 25.

The Importance of a System In the 1980s, hedge fund Bridgewater Associates almost went bankrupt after founder Ray Dalio made a mistake in his global macro forecasts. He expected a depression to happen after Mexico defaulted on its debt… and he turned out to be flat wrong.

Dalio was forced to lay off all his employees and rebuild his firm from scratch.

For his second try, Dalio used a more formal investment approach – something that would turn into the Pure Alpha strategy in 1991. This data-driven method involved strict investment rules, model-based signals, and a lot of computing power to churn out decisions.

It was wildly successful.

Today, Bridgewater Associates is one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost $100 billion under management. Its flagship fund has returned 12% annually since 1991, turning every $10,000 invested into almost a half-million dollars.

The TradeSmith system puts a similar strategy in your back pocket. Rather than guess which assets will go up or down (as Dalio did before 1982), TradeSmith’s algorithms give you the tools to make decisions based on historic data.

You don’t even have to take my word for it.

TradeSmith has made a version of their Seasonality software available for you to explore now.

They’ve unlocked access so you can see the seasonal “green days” for thousands of stocks ahead of their Prediction 2026 event. (reserve your spot by going here).

It kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. ET. During that event, the folks from TradeSmith will be getting into more detail about the fast-approaching seasonality patterns you need to be aware of.

They’ll also walk you through how they uncovered these patterns, why they persist even in chaotic markets, and how you can use them to guide real-world trading decisions. Click here to save your seat for that free event.

Please note that the InvestorPlace offices and the U.S. stock market will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

I’ll see you here next Sunday.

Thomas Yeung, CFA

Market Analyst, InvestorPlace

Thomas Yeung is a market analyst and portfolio manager of the Omnia Portfolio, the highest-tier subscription at InvestorPlace. He is the former editor of Tom Yeung’s Profit & Protection, a free e-letter about investing to profit in good times and protecting gains during the bad.

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Bath & Body Works, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

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BBWI

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) and certain of its officers.

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Bath & Body securities between June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/BBWI.

Bath & Body Case Details

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors:

(1) the Company's strategy of pursuing "adjacencies, collaborations and promotions" was not growing the customer base and/or delivering the level of growth in net sales touted;
(2) as the Company's strategy of "adjacencies, collaborations and promotions" faltered, the Company relied on brand collaborations "to carry quarters" and obfuscate otherwise weak underlying financial results;
(3) as a result, the Company was unlikely to meet its own previously issued financial guidance; and
(4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

What's Next for Bath & Body Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/BBWI or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Bath & Body you have until March 13, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to Bath & Body Investors

We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Bath & Body Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.

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How to play cannabis stocks in 2026

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President Trump's executive order to reschedule marijuana is one of the many things cannabis investors will be watching in 2026. AdvisorShares portfolio manager Dan Ahrens, who manages the firm's Pure US Cannabis ETF, joins Asking for a Trend to explain where the cannabis industry stands right now.

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A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity: AMD's Stock Could Surge 348% Through 2030

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AMD

AMD's management's projections could result in massive gains if they pan out.

It's not often you find a stock that could increase in value by 348% in a five-year time frame. However, that's entirely possible with the growth that AMD (AMD +1.79%) believes it can deliver. If its projections pan out, then AMD is truly a once-in-a-decade investing opportunity right now, as these projections don't appear very often.

AMD already had a strong 2025, rising 77%. However, there is plenty of room for more if management is to be believed.

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AMD is looking to regain ground in the AI arms race AMD has always been seen as an alternative option. In the early 2000s, Intel allowed it to exist in the processor realm so that it wasn't accused of running a monopoly. The same could be said about its battle with Nvidia in the graphics processing units (GPUs) landscape. Nvidia's products are far better in the gaming and artificial intelligence (AI) computing world, and AMD was only viewed as an alternative, so Nvidia didn't have unlimited pricing power.

However, AMD is looking to change that narrative. The company believes it's made critical improvements to their lineup to be competitive in the AI computing front.

Furthermore, there's a general supply chain crunch that could cause users to pivot to all available options, including AMD's products. With AMD's products being generally cheaper than Nvidia's, this may get them to realize that AMD's products are actually a viable option, rather than just a second-rate alternative. The ball is in AMD's court to prove its viability, and if it works out, management believes there is huge upside.

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Through 2030, AMD believes that it can grow its data center revenue at a 60% or greater compounded annual growth rate (CAGR). That's incredible growth, and places it on par with the growth levels Nvidia has put up recently.

However, AMD isn't all data center products like Nvidia has become. Its client and gaming business is a much larger part of its overall business model than Nvidia's, so understanding how its segment will perform is key. There's also the embedded processor segment AMD has thanks to its Xilinx acquisition. Each of these segments is expected to grow at a 10% CAGR over the same time frame, which is far slower than the data center business.

Overall, AMD expects a 35% CAGR for the next five years. If AMD's stock is directly correlated to its revenue growth, that indicates the stock will rise 348% over the next five years. That will take AMD's stock price to nearly $1,000 per share.

But is that a realistic projection?

AMD's valuation is already elevated I'll give management the benefit of the doubt regarding its growth projections. They have far more information dating out into the future than I have access to, so I'm not going to doubt their estimates. One assumption I made that I will question is whether AMD's stock price growth will directly correlate to its revenue growth.

AMD's forward earnings valuation isn't cheap, at 33 times. This indicates significant growth has already been priced into the stock.

AMD PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts

A valuation like that could limit upside potential, but there's also another catalyst investors should take into account: margin expansion.

AMD has a lot of room for improvement on its margins.

AMD Gross Profit Margin data by YCharts

While it has a gross margin of 44%, rival Nvidia's is 70%. Likewise, Nvidia's profit margin is a jaw-dropping 53%, while AMD's is 10%.

I don't think AMD will ever catch Nvidia's profit margins. Still, if it could increase its gross margin by 10 percentage points and translate directly to the bottom line and double its profit margins, AMD's stock could be slated for even greater gains than 348%, as it would have the dual action of margin expansion and growth, pushing the stock higher.

I'm not sure how this will play out over the next five years, but I am confident that AMD will be a market-crushing stock, and a great one to own.

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How Electronic Trading Has Made Tradeweb a Lot of Money

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Revenue and profit growth have been off the charts for this fintech innovator.

When you're buying 100 shares of stock, the difference between a decent trade execution and a perfect one is a few dollars. But for institutional investors making billion-dollar trades, there's a lot more on the line. The importance of taking maximum advantage of the latest technology to facilitate trades has given Tradeweb Markets (TW +1.97%) an addressable market to serve, and as you learned in the first article on Tradeweb here, Tradeweb has captured that market admirably.

Helping Wall Street make money only works out well for Tradeweb, though, if Tradeweb is able to make money from Wall Street. This article will look further at how this fintech stock has managed to show the kind of financial performance that many other companies in the industry would love to have.

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The virtues of Tradeweb's balanced business model Tradeweb gets paid in a variety of different ways. About three-quarters of its revenue is variable, relying on the volume of trades its customers make and the fees that Tradeweb is able to negotiate with those customers. By far, Tradeweb makes the most money from its institutional clients, and its access to the interest rate and credit markets is what those clients want the most from Tradeweb.

However, a quarter of Tradeweb's revenue comes from fixed arrangements. Some of the trading arrangements the company makes involve fixed revenue, and the market data that Tradeweb provides also produces a reliable stream of recurring revenue on which the company can depend. In addition, Tradeweb's roughly 60/40 split between U.S. and international sales adds some geographical diversity to its mix of business.

A profitable combination of growth factors Increased penetration of its markets and rising levels of trading volume overall have fueled considerable growth in Tradeweb's business over the past decade. Between 2016 and 2024, Tradeweb saw its revenue rise at an average annual rate exceeding 16%. Those gains accelerated in 2025, with the company posting 21% year-over-year gains through the first nine months of the year. Over that stretch of time, average daily volume has gone from $324 billion to $2.56 trillion.

What's even more impressive is the way that Tradeweb has made its business more efficient over time. Between 2016 and 2024, Tradeweb's net income jumped almost sixfold to $695 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) has grown at an average 21% annual rate. Those outpaced gains have come largely from adjusted EBITDA margin improvements that have taken the figure from 38.7% 10 years ago to 54.2% for the first nine months of 2025.

Tradeweb is financially strong Tradeweb's business has generated about $1 billion in free cash flow over the past 12 months, and that has helped it maintain a strong balance sheet with $1.9 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Ample free cash flow leaves the company with plenty of room to pursue a balance capital allocation strategy . Some of that capital goes into acquisitions that help grow the business, while some gets invested internally to produce organic growth.

That still leaves ample money left over to return to shareholders. Tradeweb's dividend yield of 0.5% is nothing to write home about, but the company has made modest stock repurchases every year since 2021. And with $180 million in available future repurchases still available in its current stock buyback program, Tradeweb foresees plenty of chances to send more money back to shareholders as smart opportunities arise.

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What's ahead for Tradeweb? Despite Tradeweb's financial success, shareholders have been disappointed with the stock's performance recently. Shares are down almost 20% in the past year. Yet Tradeweb's future growth plans are aimed at reversing that trend. The third and final Voyager Portfolio article in this series on Tradeweb will look more closely at its growth prospects.

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STUB 5-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: Hagens Berman Notifies StubHub Holdings, Inc. (STUB) Investors of Jan. 23 Deadline in IPO Securities Class Action Investigation

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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman is notifying investors in StubHub Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STUB) of the upcoming January 23, 2026, lead plaintiff deadline in a pending securities class action. The firm is investigating whether StubHub’s September 2025 Initial Public Offering (IPO) documents failed to disclose critical known trends that resulted in a 143% collapse in free cash flow, as alleged in the pending suit.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR STUBHUB LOSSES

Investors who purchased StubHub (STUB) securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Company’s September 2025 IPO and suffered significant losses are encouraged to contact the firm.

View our latest video summary of the allegations: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SyUnnvAYak

Case Summary at a Glance

Key DetailInformation for STUB InvestorsTicker SymbolSTUB (NYSE)Lead Plaintiff DeadlineJanuary 23, 2026ClassInvestors in STUB Sep. ’25 IPOCore AllegationFailure to disclose adverse vendor payment trends affecting liquidityFinancial Impact143% decline in Free Cash Flow (FCF)Contact [email protected] / 844-916-0895
The StubHub Securities Class Action

The suit challenges the transparency of StubHub’s disclosures in its IPO Registration Statement. While StubHub’s IPO documents allegedly touted its financial health to prospective investors, the lawsuit alleges the company was already experiencing significant changes in the timing of payments to vendors.

On Nov. 13, 2025, StubHub reported its first quarterly results as a public company, revealing that Free Cash Flow had plummeted to negative $4.6 million—a stunning 143% decrease from the prior year. The company admitted this was primarily due to “changes in the timing of payments to vendors.” Following this revelation, StubHub’s stock price dropped over 20% in a single day and has since traded as much as 56% below its $23.50 IPO price.

“We are investigating whether StubHub’s IPO documents should have disclosed the vendor delayed payment issue,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation of the alleged claims in the pending suit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the StubHub (STUB) securities lawsuit about? The litigation alleges that StubHub’s IPO documents should have disclosed that StubHub was experiencing changes in the timing of payments to vendors and that those changes had a significant adverse impact on free cash flow, including trailing 12 months free cash flow.

What is the lead plaintiff deadline for STUB? The deadline to petition the court to serve as lead plaintiff is January 23, 2026. You do not need to be a lead plaintiff to share in any potential recovery, but as a lead plaintiff, you can help direct the litigation.

If you’d like answers to other frequently asked questions about the StubHub case and the firm’s investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding StubHub should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.

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My Top 5 Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy for 2026

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AI stocks may continue to advance in the new year.

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have powered the overall market higher in recent years, and signs are showing that the AI story is far from over. Cloud service providers continue to invest in infrastructure to keep up with demand from their customers, and the revenue of many companies developing or using AI keeps roaring higher.

I recently predicted that gains in AI stocks in 2026 may not be as broad as they were in recent years; instead, winners and losers may start to emerge. But this investing theme should remain strong, and certain AI stocks could contribute significantly to the market's momentum.

Considering this, here are my top five AI stocks to buy for 2026.

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1. Nvidia Nvidia (NVDA 0.29%) has been the "go-to" AI stock for many investors in recent years for one simple reason: It's the leading seller of AI chips, the elements powering this technology revolution.

Though Nvidia's earnings and stock price have soared, the shares still trade at a reasonable level considering the company's market dominance and likelihood of remaining on top.

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Nvidia has put the focus on innovation, launching updates annually, and demand for these new products has remained high. Meanwhile, the company also has acquired technology and forged partnerships to deepen its expertise and broaden its work across industries. Finally, in this era of infrastructure spending, Nvidia's chips are greatly needed -- so the company is well positioned to score yet another win.

2. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +0.25%) is a great AI bet because the company manufactures the chips of not just one AI chip leader, but many. For example, TSMC produces the chips of Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Broadcom. This means the company benefits from the growth of all players -- and in a high-growth market such as AI, this is huge.

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In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company beat analysts' profit and revenue estimates and spoke brightly about the future. TSMC said it has talked with cloud service providers and other customers, and the message is clear: Demand for AI chips is strong, and this trend is set to continue.

All of this makes TSMC a likely winner as this story unfolds -- and a great stock to buy now.

3. Amazon Amazon (AMZN +0.49%) represents a fantastic buy for investors looking for a company that is involved in AI but doesn't greatly depend on it for revenue. This player built its e-commerce and cloud computing businesses well before the AI boom began. And these units have a long track record of delivering growth and billion-dollar revenue.

As AI emerged, Amazon jumped in, both as a user and a developer and seller of the technology. The company uses AI to gain efficiency in its e-commerce business. And its Amazon Web Services (AWS) business develops its own AI chips and tools for customers and also sells a wide range of other chips and products from leaders such as Nvidia. AWS recently reached a $132 billion annual revenue run rate thanks to its AI efforts.

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For this combination of safety and growth, Amazon is reasonably priced, trading at 30x forward earnings estimates.

4. Alphabet Alphabet (GOOG 0.80%) (GOOGL 0.80%) is another option if you want AI growth but aren't too keen on risk. Like Amazon, Alphabet has built a business over time, and it doesn't depend on AI. The company's biggest revenue driver is advertising across its Google platform, and the second key source of growth is the Google Cloud business.

Both of these businesses helped the company reach a milestone recently: the first-ever quarter of $100 billion in revenue. Alphabet, like Amazon, has gotten in on AI. The company has developed products, such as its own large language model, and offers access to these and other AI tools via its cloud business. And Alphabet also uses AI to improve operations across the company.

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Right now is an excellent time to invest in this solid tech company because it's dirt cheap, trading for only 29x forward earnings estimates.

5. CoreWeave And now, a potential buy for aggressive investors who don't mind some risk. Meet CoreWeave, (CRWV +6.67%) a company delivering what AI customers need a lot of these days: capacity for workloads.

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CoreWeave offers customers the ability to rent graphics processing units (GPUs) as needed from its fleet of high-powered Nvidia products. This saves customers time and money as they don't have to build out or invest in infrastructure. The company works closely with Nvidia, and that's resulted in CoreWeave being the first to make the chip giant's systems generally available.

A risk for CoreWeave is that it must rely on debt to invest heavily to meet demand. And any potential dip in AI spending could hurt revenue and the stock price. But, if AI demand continues to soar over time and CoreWeave can turn revenue growth into profit, this company could score a major win for investors over time.

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Could a Bitcoin Collapse Push Gold To $10,000 – 5 Top Dividend Gold Stocks To Buy Now

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The case for gold and gold miners is compelling for two reasons. Firstly, gold can serve as a strategic hedge against inflation. Secondly, some top miners extract silver, copper, and other essential commodities for industrial applications, both of which have recently reached all-time highs. Spot gold has exploded above the highs set in the summer of 2020, and in 2025, it had its best year since 1979. From a technical perspective, the gold market is showing signs of a potential massive breakout to the upside. But according to Christopher Wood at Jefferies, Bitcoin may have peaked, and the threat of Quantum computing to the integrity of the cryptocurrency giant may be existential. Bitcoin was once considered a possible hedge against other investments, but that line of thinking could be on the way out, and it could be just the rocket fuel needed to push gold into the stratosphere.

The threat generated by Quantum computing to Bitcoin is because, according to published reports, Quantum computing poses a significant long-term threat to Bitcoin’s security, primarily by potentially breaking the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) that secures user funds, allowing attackers to derive private keys from public keys to steal Bitcoin, a risk highlighted by institutions like BlackRock and the Federal Reserve. Jefferies recent research report noted this when presenting Christopher Wood’s thoughts on this issue.

Christopher considers the competitive threat that quantum poses to Bitcoin a potentially existential one. Estimates suggest 20-50% of Bitcoins in circulation today could be vulnerable to theft if cryptographically relevant quantum computers become a reality. He finds it likely that preemptive actions are taken to preserve Bitcoin’s integrity. He believes a “burn” approach (destroying vulnerable Bitcoins) could increase the value of remaining coins by creating supply constraints. He continues to believe that Bitcoin peaked in the post-halving cycle last October but noted that it is probably due for a countertrend rally. That said, he highlighted that the existential issue raised by quantum to Bitcoin can only be long-term positive for gold since it remains the historically stress-tested store of value. Chris views gold as the best hedge, if not the only one, on ever-rising geopolitical risks.

Market veteran Ed Yardeni, one of the most respected voices on Wall Street, noted this when discussing the potential for gold at $10,000 per ounce.

Ed Yardeni stated that if gold continues on its current path, it could reach $10,000 before the end of the decade. More specifically, Yardeni’s key predictions include $5,000 per ounce by 2026 and $10,000 per ounce by 2028. In the long term, analysts expect gold to trade between $10,000 and $16,150 over the next 10 years.

We did some digging and found out that the most powerful structural force is the global shift in reserve holdings. Central bank gold holdings amount to nearly 36,200 tonnes and account for almost 20% of official reserves, up from around 15% at the end of 2023. Diversification away from USD reserve holdings, while still moderate, has been accelerating in recent years, according to published sources. Central banks continue to increase the percentage of gold in their international reserves, fundamentally reshaping the global economic landscape. This isn’t speculative positioning—it’s a structural reallocation that creates sustained and immense buying pressure.

We noted earlier this year that the price of Gold has far outstripped the gains for the top miners in the space. We have five companies that all pay dependable dividends, providing investors with an excellent way to participate in what could be the biggest commodities rally ever. All five are also rated Buy by the top Wall Street firm we cover.

Agnico Eagle Mines This top company, one of Wall Street’s most preferred North American gold producers, offers a small 0.80% dividend. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE: AEM) is a Canada-based senior gold producer with a diversified portfolio of long-life, high-quality assets across Canada, Australia, Finland, and Mexico, supported by a strong pipeline of exploration and development projects that provide meaningful growth optionality.

The company’s cornerstone operations include the Canadian Malartic Complex, Detour Lake, Fosterville, Goldex, Kittilä, La India, LaRonde Complex, Macassa, Meadowbank Complex, Meliadine, and Pinos Altos, complemented by strategic exploration properties such as Barsele, Hope Bay, Hammond Reef, Morelos Sur, and projects in Australia’s Northern Territory.

The Canadian Malartic Complex is strategically located near Malartic, Quebec, approximately 25 km west of Val-d’Or. Fosterville is a flagship high-grade, low-cost underground mine near Bendigo, Australia. The company also controls 100% of its significant Quebec land position (128,680 hectares), which includes promising projects such as Marban Alliance, Horizon, Alpha, Launay, and Peacock.

Citigroup has a Buy rating with a $256 target price.

Barrick Gold This stock, another top contender in the sector, offers a still promising entry point and a 1.20% dividend yield. Barrick Mining Corp. (NYSE: B) and Randgold Resources completed their merger on Jan. 1, 2019, propelling them to the forefront as one of the world’s largest gold companies by production, reserves, and market capitalization.

The company is a global gold and copper producer engaged in mining, exploration, and development across some of the world’s most significant mineral districts.

Barrick Gold operates a diversified portfolio of gold mines in Argentina, Canada, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, and the United States, as well as copper operations in Zambia, Chile, and Saudi Arabia.

Key assets include Nevada Gold Mines, Kibali, Loulo-Gounkoto, Pueblo Viejo, Veladero, Bulyanhulu, North Mara, Porgera, Lumwana, Jabal Sayid, and Zaldívar—anchored by large-scale, long-life operations with both underground and open-pit mines.

Jefferies has a Buy rating with a $55 target price objective.

Franco-Nevada Franco Nevada has increased its current 0.62% dividend annually for 18 consecutive years since its 2008 IPO. It operates with a debt-free balance sheet: this top royalty and streaming company profits from gold mining without the operational risks of mine development. Franco-Nevada Inc. (NYSE: FNV) is a gold-focused royalty and streaming company in Latin America, the United States, Canada, and internationally.

The company manages its portfolio with a focus on precious metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum group metals, and also sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.

While the company is one of the leading gold-focused royalty and streaming companies with the largest and most diversified portfolio of cash-flow producing assets, its business model provides investors with gold price and exploration optionality while limiting exposure to cost inflation. Traits that some of the others don’t offer.

UBS has a Buy rating with a $270 target price.

Newmont Corporation Newmont Corporation is the world’s largest gold mining entity, yielding a modest 0.88%, and is a timely buy for more conservative accounts. Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) is a gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and silver with operations and/or assets in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea.

The Company’s operations include:

Brucejack Red Chris Penasquito Merian Cerro Negro Yanacocha Boddington Tanami Cadia Lihir Ahafo NGM The Brucejack operation includes four mining leases and six core mineral claims, covering 8,169 acres, and 337 mineral claims covering 298,795 acres.

The Red Chris operation includes five mining leases covering 12,703 acres and 199 mineral claims, totaling 164,903 acres. 6 Penasquito includes 20 mining concessions for operations comprising 113,231 acres and 60 mining concessions for exploration of 107,456 acres.

The Merian operation includes one right of exploitation encompassing an area of 41,687 acres.

Raymond James has an Outperform rating with a $130 target price.

Wheaton Precious Metals This precious metals company makes good sense for more conservative accounts looking to have exposure to the sector and pays a 0.48% dividend. Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) is a Canadian-based precious metals streaming company with approximately 60% of its revenues from the sale of silver and 40% from gold, and provides upfront financing to miners in exchange for the right to purchase a portion of future production.

The company holds roughly 35 streaming and five royalty agreements, spanning a diversified portfolio of gold, silver, palladium, platinum, and cobalt from 18 operating mines and 28 development projects.

Key operating assets include Antamina, Blackwater, Constancia, Cozamin, Los Filos, Marmato, Neves-Corvo, Peñasquito, Salobo, San Dimas, Stillwater & East Boulder, Sudbury, Voisey’s Bay, and Zinkgruvan.

Bank of America has a Buy rating with a $144 price target.

The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSE: GLD) is one of the best pure plays on Gold for investors. The trust that sponsors the fund holds physical gold bullion and some cash. Each share represents one-tenth of an ounce of gold. The fund does not pay dividends.

Proper asset allocation should always include a single-digit percentage holding in precious metals like gold and silver. Not only do they hedge inflation, which could be huge now and over the long term, but they can also help if the market goes into a correction or bear market, as they tend to trade inversely to markets trading down.

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JYD Deadline: JYD Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead Jayud Global Logistics Ltd. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Jayud Global Logistics Ltd. (NASDAQ: JYD) between April 21, 2023 and April 30, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 20, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So what: If you purchased Jayud securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Jayud class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48196 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 20, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Jayud was the subject of a fraudulent stock promotion scheme involving social media-based misinformation and impersonated financial professionals; (2) insiders and/or affiliates used offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; (3) Jayud's public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of the false rumors and artificial trading activity driving the stock price; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Jayud's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

To join the Jayud class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48196 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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Wildsky Resources Inc. Grants Stock Options

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - Wildsky Resources Inc. (TSXV: WSK) (the "Company") hereby announces that it has granted 2,100,000 incentive stock options (the "Options") to certain officers, directors and consultants of the Company. Each Option permits an optionee to acquire one common share (an "Option Share") in the capital of the Company at any time at a price of $0.17 per Option Share up to the end of business on the fifth anniversary of the date of the grant. Each Option is subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day.

About Wildsky Resources Inc.

Wildsky Resources Inc. is a Canadian based exploration and development company with an office located in Vancouver, B.C. The Company's goal is to create value for shareholders through continuously exploring and developing its current properties in Nigeria, and at the same time looking for new properties to acquire through its international connections.

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

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1 Dirt Cheap Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Before It Joins the $2 Trillion Club in 2026

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Taiwan Semiconductor stock looks set up for a meaningful breakout.

When it comes to leading semiconductor stocks, most investors probably don't bother looking past Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Broadcom. These three powerhouses dominate the market for AI accelerators -- graphics processing units (GPU) and custom application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) used to develop generative AI.

While investing in chip designers has been a good proxy for the overall health of the AI landscape, a more lucrative opportunity might be hiding in plain sight. As the world's largest chip manufacturer by revenue, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +0.22%) plays an enormous role in ensuring AI chips make into data centers on time.

One of my predictions for 2026 is that Taiwan Semi will be the next member of the trillion-dollar club to reach a $2 trillion valuation. Let's unpack how TSMC can reach this milestone and assess why the stock looks like a no-brainer buy right now.

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What would it take for Taiwan Semi to reach a $2 trillion valuation? Currently, Taiwan Semi has a market cap of $1.7 trillion -- making it one of the most valuable companies in the world. In order to reach a $2 trillion valuation, shares of TSMC would need to rise by another 18% this year -- or about $380 per share. Considering the stock has rallied 62% over the last 12 months, joining Amazon in the $2 trillion club looks attainable. Let's take a look at some of the company's tailwinds that support further valuation expansion.

How TSMC can dominate in 2026 and beyond Throughout the AI revolution, hyperscalers including Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Amazon have each accelerated their investments in AI capital expenditures (capex).

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According to consensus estimates from FactSet Research, Wall Street is expecting the hyperscalers to spend $527 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026 -- up 13% from previously issued forecasts at the beginning of the third quarter.

Taking this a step further, McKinsey & Company estimates that $5 trillion will be spent on supporting AI workloads by 2030. Translation: Appetite for training and inference (i.e., more chips) is expected to grow and accelerate among AI's largest developers for the next several years.

The obvious winners of the AI infrastructure era are companies like Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom, and Micron Technology. But behind the scenes, many of these companies are relying on Taiwan Semi to manufacture their chips in order to fulfill expanding backlog orders.

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TSMC is already getting ahead of the curve as it relates to ratcheting up its foundry capabilities. The company is expanding its geographic footprint beyond Taiwan -- in particular, setting up facilities in Japan and Germany. Perhaps more importantly, however, TSMC is also considering a $300 billion expansion to its existing $165 billion infrastructure project in Arizona.

By diversifying its manufacturing expertise and doubling down on its relationship with the U.S., I think Taiwan Semi is positioning itself for even stronger relationships with its major customers. As such, I think the company is poised to continue commanding a high degree of pricing power over the competition -- fueling even further acceleration across the top line complemented by expanding profit margins.

Should you buy Taiwan Semi stock right now? Taiwan Semi's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 24 may not appear "cheap" upon first glance.

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The subtle nuance from the chart above is that the company is trading about 22% below its peak forward earnings levels. According to consensus estimates, sell-side analysts are anticipating TSMC to generate $13.26 in earnings per share (EPS) in 2026.

At its peak forward P/E of 30, TSMC could reach $390 per share assuming it meets analysts' earnings expectations. I think this is more than reasonable, as should the company reach or surpass these estimates, I would not be surprised to see the stock experience a meaningful rebound and propel well past a $2 trillion valuation.

To me, Taiwan Semi is one of the best examples of a pick-and-shovel opportunity tailor-made for the AI infrastructure chapter. With this in mind, I view TSMC as one of the most reasonably priced and safest AI chip stocks on the market right now relative to its growth prospects for this year and beyond.

Adam Spatacco has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Alphabet, Amazon, FactSet Research Systems, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom and Micron Technology and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Is Redwire Stock Yesterday's News?

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Redwire stock has been highly volatile over the last year. Could it be a winner in 2026 and beyond?

Space-technology stocks have been red hot recently as investors ramped up bets on the industry's potential to be the next big thing. After news hit last month that Elon Musk's SpaceX is poised for an initial public offering (IPO) at the end of 2026, many space-tech companies have seen substantial valuation boosts. SpaceX will reportedly be valued at roughly $1.5 trillion in its initial public stock sale -- and that eye-popping valuation has had bullish spillover effects for Redwire (RDW +7.41%).

On the other hand, Redwire's share price is still down roughly 35% despite rising valuation tides across the space industry. Is recovery momentum for the tech specialist poised to continue over the long term, or is the stock's bullish run poised to fizzle out?

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The business has improved significantly Redwire is a space-tech company that makes advanced hardware, including docking systems, uncrewed aerial system (UAS) technologies, solar-power systems, and sensors. The company has a heavy focus on serving the defense industry, but it also provides hardware and services for research and commercial purposes.

In the third quarter of last year, Redwire's revenue increased roughly 51% year over year, to $103.4 million. Sales growth for the period came in below the market's expectations, resulting in a substantial valuation pullback for the stock following its Q3 report.

Meanwhile, the company's non-GAAP (adjusted) gross margin improved to 27.1% -- up 9.6 percentage points from 17.5% in the year-before quarter. Even with strong margin expansion, the business wound up posting a wider-than-expected loss due to rising operating expenses.

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With a market cap of approximately $1.8 billion, the company trades at approximately 3.5 times 2026 expected revenue. Based on the company's recent sales momentum, the case could be made that Redwire actually looks cheaply valued at current prices. On the other hand, the company's forward sales growth trajectory is difficult to chart -- and there's significant risk that future sales performance will be uneven.

What comes next for Redwire? Even though charting the company's sales outlook involves a high degree of speculation, there are some promising signs. Redwire has continued to land meaningful contracts, announcing a $44 million deal with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in November and a deal to source two International Docking System Standard (IDSS) compliant docking systems for The Exploration Company's new spacecraft last month.

While news connected to SpaceX's upcoming IPO has played a significant role in Redwire surging roughly 40% over the last month, geopolitical developments and defense investment trends have also played a role in the rally. Countries around the world are ramping up defense spending, and the growth cycle for space-based defense tech is likely in early innings.

As a small-cap player with specialized offerings in a nascent tech category, investing in Redwire stock comes with a high degree of risk. On the other hand, the stock also has explosive potential amid favorable growth trends for the broader space industry. I definitely wouldn't write the company off as "yesterday's news" and think shares could be worth a look for risk-tolerant investors.

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NuScale Power vs. Nano Nuclear Energy: Which Stock Will Make You Richer?

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Following a recent pullback, the more established of these two nuclear stocks may have the greater upside potential.

In recent years, nuclear energy has experienced a resurgence. Around the world, government and corporate stakeholders are increasingly viewing nuclear power as a cleaner, more scalable energy source than past options. The growing need for energy to meet the demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers added to this resurgence and sparked huge interest in nuclear power generated by smaller-scale nuclear reactors.

All this led to increased speculation in stocks like NuScale Power (SMR +6.83%) and Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE +6.86%). Both stocks went on a bull run last year, but in recent months, each has experienced a pullback. The volatility is a byproduct of the speculation.

The question now is, between these two nuclear energy stocks, which one has the better opportunity?

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Still in the early stages NuScale and Nano Nuclear Energy are both in what's known as the small modular reactor (SMR) business. The U.S. Department of Energy has noted that SMRs have numerous cost and efficiency advantages.

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NuScale focuses on developing permanently installed SMRs. Nano's specialty is microreactors, which offer greater flexibility and modularity for end users. Both companies are still in their early stages.

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Investors are valuing each company based on future potential rather than current results. While Nano may be the "smaller" of the two, don't assume this means this company has a greater amount of potential upside.

The stronger choice is NuScale Currently, NuScale has a market cap of around $6 billion, while Nano's market cap is around $1.75 billion. At first, this may suggest that Nano has greater long-term upside potential. While that's possible, it's also possible that Nano's lower market cap is reflective of greater uncertainty about its future success.

After all, NuScale already has regulatory approval for its reactors and has entered the commercialization stage. Last year, revenue came in at $40 million, with sell-side analysts estimating that sales could more than triple this year.

Barring some game-changing regulatory or commercial partnership news out of Nano, consider NuScale Power the more established of these nuclear start-ups and the stronger choice from a risk/reward standpoint.

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Why Aerovironment Stock Jumped 57% in 2025

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The drone-maker made a big move last year.

Drone-maker Aerovironment (AVAV +3.77%) (AV) was among the winners last year as the company benefited from its acquisition of BlueHalo, increasing interest in drones, and President Trump's promises to increase spending on law enforcement and the military.

Aerovironment also delivered strong growth and expanded its addressable market, securing a major contract with the U.S. Army and seeing a surge in bookings.

According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock finished the year up 57%. As you can see from the chart below, the stock was volatile over the year, but still finished with strong gains.

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What happened with Aerovironment last year The biggest news last year out of Aerovironment was its acquisition of BlueHalo, which nearly doubled the company's revenue. The deal was announced in November 2024, but didn't close until May 2025, so it didn't start to impact the company's results until last year.

BlueHalo is known for its strength in space, cyber, and directed energy, which complements AV's strength in unmanned drones, robots, and other autonomous systems, significantly broadening the scope of the high-tech defense company.

The acquisition is clearly having an impact on the business. In the second quarter of 2025, which includes all of the BlueHalo acquisition, revenue jumped 151% to $472.5 million. Most of that came from BlueHalo, but organic revenue was up 21%, showing that the core business continues to deliver solid growth. AV also reported bookings of $1.4 billion, a strong indicator of future revenue, as those bookings will convert into revenue as the service is provided. Its backlog, which is defined as orders that have been funded, reached $1.1 billion.

The stock's trend over the year, as you can see above, shows that there's still a lot of risk and much of its performance is linked to future expectations and investor sentiment around drones and emerging technology.

However, unlike other emerging tech stocks, including the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector, AV has historically been profitable and is expected to generate adjusted earnings per share of $3.40-$3.55.

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What's next for Aerovironment The new year has just started, but AeroVironment is already off to a blistering start, up 52.6% through Jan. 15, driven by increasing interest in defense stocks after the U.S. apprehended President Maduro of Venezuela. President Trump also said he wanted to boost the 2027 defense budget from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion, which should be a boon to the company.

2026 is shaping up to be another strong year for Aerovironment.

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Why Micron Stock Skyrocketed 239.1% Last Year and Has Kept Rallying in 2026

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Micron became one of the market's hottest stocks last year, and big wins have continued in 2026.

Micron (MU +7.68%) stock posted a run of explosive gains in 2025. The memory-chip specialist's share price surged 239.1% in the year, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

With the S&P 500 rising 16.4% and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 20.4% last year, Micron's incredible rally was aided by bullish valuation trends shaping the broader market -- but there's much more to the story. Demand and pricing power for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) processors have been surging, and it's having a transformative impact on the business.

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AI demand made 2025 an incredible year for Micron stock Micron is the leading provider of high-bandwidth-memory (HBM) chips used in AI processors from companies including Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices. Ramping buildouts for AI infrastructure have spurred soaring demand for HBM chips, and the dynamic helped power robust sales and earnings growth for Micron last year.

In Micron's 2025 fiscal year, which ended Aug. 28, the business posted revenue of $37.38 billion -- up from $25.11 billion in fiscal 2024. non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings per share for the last fiscal year came in at $8.29 -- skyrocketing above adjusted per-share earnings of $1.30 in fiscal 2024.

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Impressive momentum continued in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, which ended Nov. 27. Revenue rose 56.6% year over year to $13.64 billion, and adjusted earnings per share surged 167% higher to reach $4.78.

Micron followed up its fiscal Q1 report with news that it had already sold out of HBM chips through 2026. The company also announced that it was moving out of the consumer chips space to focus on the enterprise market.

Micron stock has kept roaring in 2026 As of this writing, Micron stock has gained an additional 27.1% across 2026's trading. Over the same stretch, the S&P 500 has risen 1.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite is up 1.2%.

Micron stock has continued to rally thanks to expectations that demand for HBM chips will remain sky high for the foreseeable future. With the company anticipating that it will only be able to meet roughly 60% of the demand for AI memory chips this year, it looks like strong sales and earnings growth will extend into next year.

Micron's share price has also seen big jumps in conjunction with moves that the company is making in the manufacturing space. The company announced on Jan. 16 that it had started construction on its massive chip fabrication facility in New York. The next day, Micron announced that it had signed a deal to purchase a fabrication facility from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation. With production capacity scaling to meet soaring demand, Micron's new growth phase could still be in early innings.

Keith Noonan has positions in Micron Technology. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends Micron Technology. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.