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OneStream recognized in Leaders' Quadrant for Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision

, /PRNewswire/ -- OneStream (Nasdaq: OS), the leading enterprise Finance management platform that modernizes the Office of the CFO by unifying core finance and operational functions – including financial close, consolidation, reporting, planning and forecasting, has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Financial Planning Software. Gartner evaluated 14 financial planning software providers based on their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision and placed OneStream in the Leaders' Quadrant.

"Finance teams today are expected to manage risk, map the future, and drive business outcomes," said Tom Shea, CEO at OneStream. "To meet that mandate, leaders need a unified, AI-powered platform built for the way Finance works – not a patchwork of modules. Our continued recognition by Gartner as a Leader in financial planning validates our belief that unifying data and AI in a single platform gives Finance a strategic advantage. OneStream empowers Finance teams to navigate market complexity by unifying financial and operational data, and embedding purpose-built AI, so teams can move faster, see further and operate with the precision today's environment demands."

A Recognized Leader in Financial Planning

The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software is a market research report published by IT research and consulting firm Gartner. As Gartner states in the report, "The mandate for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) transformation continues, requiring the optimization of financial planning processes across complex operations and diverse, decentralized enterprise resource planning (ERP) and operational systems. Organizations are increasingly seeking agile, cloud-native platforms built for enterprise wide scale and high user concurrency, which can extract on-demand, value added insights crucial for driving financial value across the enterprise."

In October, OneStream announced a series of innovations to the OneStream platform, including the integration of AI capabilities within its ESG Planning & Reporting solution. Powered by SensibleAI Forecast and SensibleAI Agents, these capabilities are designed to enable finance teams to forecast consumptive activities, model Scope 1,2, and 3 emissions and align ESG initiatives with financial performance.

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About OneStream

OneStream is how today's Finance teams can go beyond just reporting on the past and Take Finance Further by steering the business to the future. It's the leading enterprise finance platform that unifies financial and operational data, embeds AI for better decisions and productivity, and empowers the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy and execution.

We deliver a comprehensive cloud-based platform to modernize the Office of the CFO. Our Digital Finance Cloud unifies core financial and broader operational data and processes and embeds AI for better planning and forecasting, with an extensible architecture, so customers can adopt and develop new solutions, achieving greater value as their business needs evolve.

With over 1,700 customers, including 18% of the Fortune 500, a strong ecosystem of go-to-market, implementation, and development partners and over 1,600 employees, our vision is to be the operating system for modern finance. To learn more, visit onestream.com.

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Investors might want to bet on Silicon Laboratories (SLAB - Free Report) , as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.

Analysts' growing optimism on the earnings prospects of this chipmaker is driving estimates higher, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is principally built on this insight.

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

For Silicon Laboratories, strong agreement among the covering analysts in revising earnings estimates upward has resulted in meaningful improvement in consensus estimates for the next quarter and full year.

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

12 Month EPS

Current-Quarter Estimate RevisionsThe company is expected to earn $0.54 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of +590.9%.

Over the last 30 days, three estimates have moved higher for Silicon Labs compared to no negative revisions. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 123.68%.

Current-Year Estimate RevisionsFor the full year, the company is expected to earn $0.90 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +152.3%.

The revisions trend for the current year also appears quite promising for Silicon Labs, with three estimates moving higher over the past month compared to no negative revisions. The consensus estimate has also received a boost over this time frame, increasing 15.08%.

Favorable Zacks RankThanks to promising estimate revisions, Silicon Labs currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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

Bottom LineSilicon Labs shares have added 6.3% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are betting on its impressive estimate revisions. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away to benefit from its earnings growth prospects.

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

The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this chemical maker, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. This insight is at the core of our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank.

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

For LSB, there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year.

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

12 Month EPS

Current-Quarter Estimate RevisionsThe company is expected to earn $0.18 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of +157.1%.

Over the last 30 days, one estimate has moved higher for LSB compared to no negative revisions. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 102.33%.

Current-Year Estimate RevisionsThe company is expected to earn $0.36 per share for the full year, which represents a change of +56.5% from the prior-year number.

The revisions trend for the current year also appears quite promising for LSB, with one estimate moving higher over the past month compared to no negative revisions. The consensus estimate has also received a boost over this time frame, increasing 62.15%.

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

Bottom LineInvestors have been betting on LSB because of its solid estimate revisions, as evident from the stock's 14.5% gain over the past four weeks. As its earnings growth prospects might push the stock higher, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.

The U.S. homebuilding industry enters 2026 with a complex mix of headwinds and selective long-term supports. Affordability remains severely strained, buyer psychology is cautious and elevated incentives continue to pressure margins at a time when land costs and upcoming tariff-driven material inflation are set to tighten cost structures further. Demand is highly rate-sensitive, and although mortgage rates have begun to ease, the improvement has not yet translated into consistent conversion as consumers remain wary of economic uncertainty and job stability.  Rising construction costs, labor shortages and limited lot availability add to the pressures, restricting pricing flexibility and profitability for the Zacks Building Products - Home Builders industry.

Yet, industry fundamentals suggest resilience. Tight housing supply, eventual Fed easing and a steady underlying demand for homeownership should provide support to the industry over the long term. Builders are increasingly adapting by using mortgage buydown programs and balancing speculative and build-to-order activity to serve varied buyer segments. Leading players like PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM - Free Report) , Green Brick Partners, Inc. (GRBK - Free Report) and Century Communities, Inc. (CCS - Free Report) are further benefiting from disciplined cost controls, operating leverage, diversified models, asset-light strategies and selective acquisitions, positioning them to navigate near-term headwinds while capturing long-term growth opportunities.

Industry Description
The Zacks Building Products - Home Builders industry comprises manufacturers of residential and commercial buildings. Some industry players are involved in providing financial services that include selling mortgages and collecting fees for title insurance agencies, as well as closing services. The industry players are involved in building single-family detached and attached home communities, townhouses, condominiums, duplexes and triplexes, master-planned luxury residential resort-style golf communities, and urban low, mid and high-rise communities. The companies are also involved in the purchase, development and sale of residential land. The companies build and own multi-family rental properties, residential real estate, and oil and gas assets.

3 Trends Shaping the Homebuilding Industry's Future
Economic Uncertainties: The U.S. homebuilding industry remains mired in challenges, with high interest rates, soaring construction costs, and a severe shortage of buildable lots stifling growth. On Oct. 29, 2025, the Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by 0.25 percentage points for the second consecutive meeting, bringing the benchmark rate to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%. Earlier, the Fed had signaled two more rate cuts for the year, but recent remarks from Chair Jerome Powell reflected a more cautious tone. For the U.S. housing market, this shift limits hopes of additional relief, as inflation, high mortgage rates and affordability pressures continue to weigh on demand. At the same time, economists warn that tariffs could worsen inflation, contradicting Trump’s claims that they will benefit the economy. In its September 2025 meeting, the Fed updated its GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 1.6%, up from 1.4%, while still projecting inflation to climb to 3%, driven in part by tariffs. For 2026, it projects 1.8% GDP growth and 2.6% inflation.

Even as mortgage rates remain in the mid-to-upper 6% range so far this year, according to Freddie Mac, the housing market is being crushed under the weight of rising material and labor costs, a dire shortage of buildable lots, and worsening financial strain on homebuilders, forcing many to slash prices and offer desperate sales incentives. The threat of further tariff hikes under the new administration only adds to the uncertainty, with inflationary pressures likely to spiral out of control. To make matters worse, the industry faces a crippling shortage of skilled labor, making it even harder to meet housing demand. With economic instability on the rise, the outlook for the housing market—and the broader economy—remains bleak.

Also, proposals to privatize government-sponsored enterprises like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could lead to higher mortgage rates, making it more difficult for buyers to access financing. Builders reliant on stable financing options for their customers may be adversely affected by such shifts.

Lack of Supply & Mortgage Buydown Programs: Anticipated rate cuts, an improving U.S. job market and growing acceptance of the new mortgage rate benchmark are expected to stabilize the housing market in 2026.

There is a sizable shortage of new and existing homes after more than a decade of under-building compared with population growth. Low housing inventory, the desire to own a home and favorable demographic trends have been propelling growth in the new home market. Homebuilders anticipate this momentum to persist in the long run, buoyed by these factors. The economy's resilience, driven by steady job and income expansion, coupled with a surge in household formation surpassing pre-pandemic levels, underpins optimistic projections for the market's fundamental support in the coming months.

Meanwhile, the increased use of mortgage rate buydowns — temporary interest rate reductions offered along with the purchase of a new home to ease borrowers into the full mortgage payment for the beginning of a loan term — has been driving demand. Buydowns appear to be more of a marketing tool to offset the salience of high mortgage rates. The companies are also effectively managing a balance between speculative and build-to-order approaches to drive growth by maintaining a strategic mix and responding to market conditions.

Cost-Control Efforts, Focus on Entry-Level Buyers, Acquisitions & Adoption of Technology: Given the accelerated raw material prices, companies have been relying on effective cost control and focusing on making the homebuilding platform more efficient, which is resulting in higher operating leverage. Homebuilders have been controlling construction costs by designing homes efficiently and obtaining construction materials and labor at competitive prices. Some homebuilders also follow a dynamic pricing model, which enables them to set the price according to the latest market conditions. The majority of companies are focused on the growing demand for entry-level homes and addressing the need for lower-priced homes. Meanwhile, industry players have been acquiring other homebuilding companies in desirable markets, resulting in improved volumes, market share, revenues and profitability.

Meanwhile, the adoption of technology in construction presents a key opportunity for homebuilders in 2026. The integration of generative AI, robotics, and 3D printing can improve efficiency, reduce labor costs, and speed up project timelines. Builders who embrace these innovations can streamline operations, address labor shortages, and improve quality, ultimately gaining a competitive advantage in the market.

Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bleak Prospects
The Zacks Building Products - Home Builders industry is a 19-stock group within the broader Zacks Construction sector. The industry currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #212, which places it in the bottom 12% of more than 250 Zacks industries.

The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates dim near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

The industry’s positioning in the bottom 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of a lower earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are gradually losing confidence in this group’s earnings growth potential. Since August 2025, the industry’s earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 have decreased to $8.77 per share (from $8.92) and $8.92 per share (from $9.38), respectively.

Despite the industry’s blurred near-term view, we will present a few stocks that one may consider adding to their portfolio. Before that, it’s worth taking a look at the industry’s shareholder returns and current valuation.

Industry Lags Sector and S&P 500
The Zacks Building Products - Home Builders industry has underperformed the S&P 500 Index and the broader Zacks Construction sector in the past year.

In the past year, the industry has plunged 14.8% compared with the broader sector’s 7.8% growth. The Zacks S&P 500 Composite has risen 15.2% over this period.

One-Year Price Performance

Industry's Current Valuation
On the basis of the forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio, which is commonly used for valuing homebuilding stocks, the industry is currently trading at 12.34 compared with the S&P 500’s 23.44 and the sector’s 19.2.

Over the last five years, the industry has traded as high as 12.52X and as low as 4.20X, with a median of 9.16X, as the chart below shows.

Industry’s P/E Ratio (Forward 12-Month) vs. S&P 500

Industry’s P/E Ratio (Forward 12-Month) vs. Sector

3 Homebuilding Stocks in Focus
We have selected three stocks from the Zacks homebuilding space that are navigating challenges with the company-specific tailwinds. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Green Brick Partners: This third-largest builder in Dallas–Fort Worth is a diversified homebuilder and land developer operating in Texas, Georgia and Florida. Green Brick Partners has been gaining from its strategic expansion, particularly through the Trophy brand’s momentum in Texas and its entry into Houston, which broadens exposure to high-demand markets. A strong pipeline of low-cost, well-located lots provides a structural advantage, enabling pricing flexibility even in an affordability-challenged environment. The company continues to improve operational efficiency through faster construction cycle times, stable labor availability and declining material costs, all of which support a consistent sales pace in the last reported third-quarter 2025. Its mortgage arm is also scaling across more markets, boosting buyer affordability and strengthening conversions. Backed by a disciplined land strategy and a solid balance sheet, these factors collectively fuel a steady growth prospect despite macro pressures.

Green Brick Partners— a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock — has lost 0.9% in the past year but jumped 6.7% in the past month. GRBK stock has seen an upward estimate revision for 2025 and 2026 earnings to $6.91 per share (from $6.40) and $6.89 per share (from $6.77) over the past 60 days, respectively. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2025 and 2026 earnings per share (EPS) is expected to register a 18.2% year-over-year decline and a 0.3% decline, respectively. Meanwhile, this company surpassed earnings estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, the average being 13.2%. GRBK has a trailing 12-month Return on Equity (ROE) of 20.1%.

Price and Consensus: GRBK

Century Communities: Century Communities, based in Greenwood Village, CO, designs, develops, builds, markets and sells single-family attached and detached homes. The company is expanding its community count, deepening its presence in existing markets and benefiting from strong demographic-driven demand for affordable new homes despite a cautious consumer backdrop. Its disciplined cost-focus—reflected in lower direct construction expenses, improved cycle times and efficiency gains in the third quarter of 2025—enhances competitiveness and frees capacity for future expansion. Strong customer satisfaction is also helping generate referrals and reduce warranty-related costs. Additionally, steadier land positions, favorable supplier partnerships and the rising adoption of adjustable-rate mortgages are helping address affordability and sustain buyer interest.

Century Communities— a Zacks Rank #2 stock — has lost 25% in the past year but jumped 9% in the past month. CCS stock has seen an upward estimate revision for 2025 earnings to $5.64 from $5.36 per share over the past 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2025 EPS is expected to register a 49% year-over-year decline but 34% growth for 2026. Meanwhile, this company surpassed earnings estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed on the other occasion, the average being 20.4%.

Price and Consensus: CCS

PulteGroup: PulteGroup’s prospects remain constructive, supported by its diversified footprint, strong brand positioning and operational discipline. Demand trends are competitive, yet the company continues to benefit from broad exposure across multiple buyer groups, with the active-adult segment showing notable resilience due to robust interest in lifestyle-focused communities. Stabilizing conditions in key regions such as Florida and the Southeast also provide a favorable backdrop, while easing land-development costs and disciplined land strategies enhance long-term growth potential. Improved build cycles help the company manage inventory efficiently and respond quickly to demand shifts. Although buyer caution and affordability pressures persist, PulteGroup’s scale, balanced mix and strong land pipeline position it well to capitalize on any improvement in confidence and rates.

PulteGroup— a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock — has gained 1.9% in the past year and jumped 9.1% in the past month. PHM stock has seen an upward estimate revision for 2025 EPS to $11.35 per share (from $11.34) over the past 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 EPS is expected to register a 22.7% year-over-year decline and a 1% decline for 2026. Meanwhile, this company surpassed earnings estimates in all the trailing four quarters, the average being 4.8%. PHM has a trailing 12-month ROE of 19.6%.

Price and Consensus: PHM

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SummaryWendy's is rated a buy, with turnaround potential after a ~50% stock drop, backed by their new efforts to revitalize the brand.WEN's Project Fresh targets 200–350 underperforming US closures, brand revitalization, and digital/AI initiatives, aiming to restore sales and customer satisfaction.International markets delivered 8.6% sales growth recently, offsetting some of the US weakness, with the solid free cash flow supporting a sustainable 6.6% dividend yield.Valuation implies an intrinsic value above current levels, with upside from Project Fresh, rate cuts, and international expansion, despite ongoing leadership and macro risks. jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

Introduction & Financials The Wendy's Company (WEN) is undergoing a significant turnaround, and with the stock down about 50% over the past year due to several concerns, getting to a point where the stock seems oversold.

Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Long position through a purchase of the stock, or the purchase of call options or similar derivatives in WEN over the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

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Leading the expanded group is Kirk Beason, Head of SBA, an accomplished SBA and credit executive with more than two decades of experience managing government-guaranteed lending programs. Kirk has held senior leadership roles overseeing SBA, USDA, and commercial credit functions, known for improving credit discipline, strengthening processes, and driving strong portfolio performance. His strategic insight and operational leadership will guide the continued development of Capital Bank’s nationwide SBA platform.

Joining him is Heidi Whitesell, SBA Sales Executive, an industry-recognized SBA leader with extensive experience building and leading national sales teams. Heidi has served in executive-level SBA roles, including President and COO of a national SBA lender, where she oversaw sales, operations, and production. Her leadership, national relationships, and deep SBA expertise will accelerate business development and expand Capital Bank’s reach with small business owners across the country.

Ninel Struzska, Senior Credit Officer, has joined the bank with more than 25 years of SBA and commercial credit experience, strengthening the ability to make informed, well-structured lending decisions for business customers. In addition, Raquel Zippilli, SBA Relationship Liaison, is coming onboard to support due diligence and coordination across SBA loan programs.

“This expansion represents a deliberate investment in the future of our SBA business,” said Steven Poynot, President and COO. “With the depth of talent joining our team, we are better positioned to serve entrepreneurs with the speed, insight, and partnership they expect from a leading national lender.”

About Capital Bank
Capital Bancorp, Inc., Rockville, Maryland is a registered bank holding company incorporated under the laws of Maryland. Capital Bancorp has been providing financial services since 1999 and now operates bank branches in seven locations including Washington D.C., Reston, VA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Rockville, MD, Columbia, MD, Raleigh, NC, and N. Riverside, IL. Capital Bancorp had assets of approximately $3.4 billion as of September 30, 2025 and its common stock is traded in the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “CBNK.”

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Key Takeaways Fifth Third opened its 200th Florida and 100th Carolinas centers, reaching Southeast expansion milestones.
FITB has opened 172 branches since 2018 and plans more than 50 new sites by 2025-end to fuel ongoing growth.Fifth Third expects Southeast expansion to add $15-$20B in deposits.
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB - Free Report) has reached a milestone for its Southeast expansion strategy, with the opening of its 200th financial center in Florida and its 100th in the Carolinas, strengthening its fast-growing retail presence across key high-growth markets in the region.

Jamie Leonard, chief operating officer at Fifth Third, stated, “These milestones reflect our disciplined approach to growth and our commitment to making banking easier and more personalized through innovative technology and local expertise.”

Details of FITB’s Latest Southeast ExpansionFifth Third’s regional growth has accelerated significantly over the past year. The company now operates more than 1,100 banking centers nationwide, a number expected to expand even further following the anticipated closing of its Comerica acquisition in early 2026.

The bank’s newest locations, Champions Crossing in Davenport, FL, and Weaverville near Asheville, NC, demonstrate Fifth Third’s continued commitment to offering strong banking experiences and deepening its presence across growing Southeastern communities. 

Florida remains one of the bank’s most important markets, with Champions Crossing becoming the Bank’s 200th financial center in the state. The new location offers consumer, commercial, and wealth management services and strengthens Fifth Third’s presence across Central Florida.

The opening of the 100th financial center in the Carolinas further strengthens FITB’s reach across a fast-expanding economic corridor, as the Weaverville location near Asheville meets the rising demand for personalized financial services and supports its efforts to build long-term relationships in both metropolitan and emerging suburban areas.

FITB Bets Big on Southeast ExpansionFifth Third’s Southeast expansion strategy, launched in 2018, has rapidly reshaped its regional presence. Since then, the company has opened 172 de novo branches, upgraded 71 financial centers, expanded into 14 new markets, and added 688 team members to its Consumer Bank. The momentum shows no signs of slowing, with more than 50 locations set to open by 2025-end.

The bank’s ambitions extend well beyond the Southeast. By 2029, Fifth Third plans to establish 150 locations across Texas. When combined with Comerica’s footprint, this expansion positions the Bank to secure top-five market share in Dallas, Houston and Austin. 

Looking ahead to 2030, more than half of Fifth Third’s retail footprint is expected to be concentrated across the Southeast, Texas and Arizona. The bank estimates its Southeast growth alone to generate $15-$20 billion in deposits over the next seven years.

This strategy is anchored in a commitment to customer-centric banking, blending modern digital capabilities with strong local expertise. Fifth Third’s redesigned financial centers are built to operate as community hubs that provide consumer banking, commercial services, wealth management and small-business support. Expansion decisions are driven by advanced analytics, including its proprietary Market Strength Index and geospatial heat-map technology, which help it identify high-opportunity locations and support long-term, sustainable growth.

FITB’s Price Performance & Zacks RankIn the past six months, FITB shares have gained 17.3% compared with the industry’s growth of 19.9%.

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

Similar Steps Taken by Other Financial FirmsIn November 2025, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.’s (PNC - Free Report) banking subsidiary, PNC Bank, N.A. announced plans to open more than 300 new branches by 2030, increasing its total branch investment to about $2 billion. 

The new initiative extends PNC’s retail expansion to nearly 20 U.S. markets, including Nashville, Chicago, Sarasota, and Winston-Salem. The bank also reaffirmed its plan to renovate 100% of its branch network by 2029 and hire over 2,000 new employees to support growth and customer service efforts by 2030.

In September 2025, F.N.B. Corp.’s (FNB - Free Report) main subsidiary, First National Bank, unveiled its plan to add about 30 new branches to its existing network over the next five years. These new branches will accelerate the company’s ongoing expansion in North Carolina, South Carolina and the Bank's Mid-Atlantic Region, including Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

This move builds on FNB’s successful expansion strategy in South Carolina, where it has heavily invested in Greenville and Charleston. It has already opened five branches and approximately 160 branded ATMs and downtown regional hubs that offer services in Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Small Business, Wealth Management and Mortgage.

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PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (PTCT) Citi Annual Global Healthcare Conference 2025 December 4, 2025 10:30 AM EST

Company Participants

Matthew Klein - CEO & Director

Conference Call Participants

Geoffrey Meacham - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Jarwei Fang

Presentation

Geoffrey Meacham
Citigroup Inc., Research Division

[Audio Gap] My name is Geoff Meacham. I'm the senior biopharma analyst here, and I have Jarwei Fang from my team on here as well. We're thrilled today to have PTC Therapeutics. With us on stage is Matt Klein, CEO. Matt, welcome. Good to see you.

Matthew Klein
CEO & Director

Thanks Geoff. Great to be here.

Geoffrey Meacham
Citigroup Inc., Research Division

So lots of questions on Sephience and on your R&D Day. But maybe just for those on the webcast, just give us a bit of a quick background or overall, and then we can get right into it.

Matthew Klein
CEO & Director

Yes, absolutely. So PTC is a global biopharmaceutical company. We are focused in rare diseases and other disorders of high unmet need. We have a robust commercial portfolio with 6 products that we market around the globe as well as an innovative R&D pipeline highlighted by our differentiated oral small molecule splicing programs.

2025 has been an incredibly successful year for us, highlighted by the U.S. and EU approval of Sephience, our oral therapy for PKU. As we shared at Q3 earnings, the launch is off to an incredibly strong start. And I'm proud to report we're seeing continued strong momentum into the fourth quarter. And as we've described, this is really a foundational product for PTC that will lead us to cash flow breakeven and beyond in the near future. So really excited to get into the questions and talk about the launch.

Question-and-Answer Session

Geoffrey Meacham
Citigroup Inc., Research Division

Yes. Yes. Let's do

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Key Takeaways Moody's raised Kimco's senior unsecured credit rating to A3, with a stable outlook.The upgrade reflects steady grocery-anchored assets, strong NOI and disciplined leverage.The move boosts investor confidence and supports Kimco's redevelopment efforts.
Kimco Realty (KIM - Free Report) has received a meaningful boost after Moody’s Ratings upgraded its senior unsecured credit rating to A3 from Baa1, with a stable outlook. The move strengthens Kimco’s credit profile and positions it to access debt at more favorable rates, an advantage as the REIT continues to pursue redevelopment and growth projects.

Moody’s pointed to the consistency of Kimco’s grocery-anchored shopping-center portfolio, its solid same-property NOI performance and strong leasing spreads. The agency also highlighted Kimco’s disciplined balance sheet, including moderate leverage and strong liquidity, which together support the company’s ability to meet obligations while investing in its portfolio.

These strengths ultimately pushed the ratings, and Kimco is now set apart among REITs for belonging to a select cohort with A-level ratings from top agencies. This has bolstered investor confidence and will likely ease future borrowing.

KIM: Our TakeKimco’s third-quarter 2025 results reveal a pro-rata portfolio occupancy improvement of 30 basis points sequentially to 95.7%, while small-shop occupancy reached a record high. The spread between leased and economic occupancy also widened, representing future rent growth from leases signed but not yet commenced.

Kimco’s concentration in first-ring suburban markets, particularly centers anchored by essential retailers, continues to generate steady traffic and dependable cash flows. Paired with healthy liquidity and conservative leverage, the company maintains the flexibility to pursue selective acquisitions and redevelopments. With operating fundamentals holding firm and financial capacity expanding, Kimco enters 2026 with a strengthened foundation and greater room to create value.

However, the market is witnessing a shift in retail shopping from brick-and-mortar stores to Internet sales. Particularly, the efforts of online retailers in recent years to go deeper into the grocery business have emerged as a concern for this retail REIT that focuses on building a premium portfolio of grocery-anchored shopping centers. Moreover, market uncertainties emanating from policy shifts and economic volatility remain major concerns.

While shares of this retail REIT, currently carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), have fallen 2% in the past six months, narrower than the industry’s decline of 3.2%, analysts seem bullish on this stock, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2025 FFO per share being revised marginally upward to $1.75 over the past month.

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Stocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked stocks from the retail REIT sector are Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (PECO - Free Report) and Curbline Properties Corp. (CURB - Free Report) . Both Phillips Edison and Curbline Properties carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Phillips Edison’s 2025 FFO per share has been raised marginally over the past two months to $ 2.58 and calls for a 6.2% year-over-year increase.

The consensus estimate for Curbline Properties’ 2025 FFO per share has been revised upward marginally to $1.04 over the past two months and suggests a year-over-year increase of 31.7%.

Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents FFO, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.

Ethereum has extended its upward momentum, completing an impressive rebound from the $2.7K zone. Still, several notable resistance layers lie ahead, increasing the chances of a short-term rejection.

Technical Analysis
By Shayan

The Daily Chart
Ethereum has confirmed a bullish reversal from the key $2.7K support, signalling renewed buying interest and a shift in market structure. However, the asset is now approaching major supply zones. The first obstacle is the daily FVG at $3,255–$3,367, followed by a bearish order block just above at $3,367–$3,610. These areas are likely to introduce fresh supply and could temporarily halt the current advance.

A rejection from this zone remains probable, potentially leading to a retracement toward the $3K psychological level. Despite the strength of the recent recovery, the broader trend will not fully turn bullish until the price breaks and sustains above the 200-day MA.

The 4-Hour Chart
Ethereum’s rally appears even more pronounced on the 4-hour chart. The market has produced a strong impulsive leg, decisively breaking the prevailing downtrend that previously acted as firm resistance. This move has effectively cleared out short-side liquidity and opened more upside potential.

Even so, given the sharp nature of the recent upswing, a short-term pullback toward the $3K support zone remains likely before any continued continuation. Overall, the price action is currently confined within the $3K–$3.6K range, and further consolidation inside this band remains the most probable outcome until a clear breakout takes shape.

Sentiment Analysis
By Shayan

The Spot Average Order Size metric for Ethereum highlights a clear change in market behaviour following the recent shakeout. As the price slipped toward the key $2.7K region, retail participation noticeably increased. At the same time, ETH saw a sharp upward reaction, signalling that this surge in smaller order flow came predominantly from buyers accumulating at these lower levels.

Historically, however, phases dominated by retail buying at local lows are often followed by another leg downward. Markets tend to revisit these entry points, triggering fear among late buyers and creating the very liquidity large players use to accumulate at more favourable prices. This pattern mirrors what occurred between March and May, where early retail enthusiasm was eventually met with a deeper corrective move.

With this backdrop, Ethereum may still have room for another pullback, allowing the market to reset positions and build the momentum for a stronger, more sustained upward trend.

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Dogecoin has increased by 0.7%, currently trading around $0.149. The price saw an early surge to approximately $0.153 before gradually retracing and stabilizing near $0.150. Overall, the market shows mild volatility with consolidation around the $0.149–$0.150 range.

Dogecoin price chart, Source: CoinMarketCap

Over the past week, Dogecoin has dropped 2.3%, mirroring the overall market trend. In the last two weeks, the coin has fallen by 4.6%, showing a continued underperformance. This performance, happening at a time when the broader market is attempting a recovery, leaves traders with mixed sentiments.

DOGE TD Signal Points to Reversal at Key SupportMeanwhile, in a weekly chart shared on X by analyst Ali Martinez, the TD Sequential indicator on the weekly DOGE chart is flashing a strong buy signal, marked clearly by the green “13” beneath the recent candle. This signal typically appears when a downtrend is losing steam, suggesting sellers may be exhausted and a price rebound could be forming. 

Recent weekly candles show long lower wicks, indicating that buyers consistently defended the area around $0.13–$0.14, which strengthens the case for an upward shift. This zone is acting as a solid support level where demand has been stepping in repeatedly.

DOGE 1-week price chart, Source: X

As Ali Martinez often explains, a completed TD “9” or “13” count tends to highlight moments where momentum is ready to reverse, and the chart also displays a black upward arrow near the current candle, hinting at a potential breakout attempt. 

If DOGE manages to maintain support above $0.14, the next logical resistance levels sit around $0.155 and $0.17, where previous weekly structures stalled. A sustained move above these levels could confirm the bullish TD signal and open the door for a stronger recovery in the weeks ahead.

Dogecoin’s Mini Cycles Point Toward a Potential $0.75 TargetThe chart from Bitcoinsensus highlights Dogecoin’s repeating mini-cycle structure, where each accumulation phase is followed by a strong exponential surge. The first two cycles showed major breakouts of roughly +190% and +480%, and the current structure appears to be mirroring this same pattern. 

As DOGE pushes out of Accumulation 3 with a steep vertical move, the trendline connecting previous weekly swing highs points toward a potential target zone between $0.70 and $0.75, suggesting that the market may still have room to extend upward before reaching significant resistance.

Source: X

Bitcoinsensus notes that this upper region may also represent the next macro decision point for DOGE. If the pattern continues to respect the long-term exponential curve, the $0.70–$0.75 area could align with a potential cycle peak, similar to how previous breakouts reached the dotted trendline before reversing.

While attention has been glued to solana ( SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulling in roughly $682 million in cumulative net inflows, XRP ETFs have quietly zipped past them with $874 million — even though SOL products hit the shelves first.

XRP continues to struggle with downward pressure despite broader market attempts to recover. The recent weakness in price action highlights a lack of momentum from buyers as the token remains trapped under key resistance levels across both USDT and BTC pairs. Although the altcoin market has shown slight signs of rotation, Ripple’s cross-border asset hasn’t yet benefited from that shift.

Technical Analysis
By Shayan

The USDT Pair
On the USDT daily chart, XRP remains inside a descending channel that started forming back in August. Attempts to break above the 100-day and 200-day moving averages were rejected, with both MAs now sloping downward near the $2.60 mark.

The latest decisive price rejection occurred just below the $2.60 level, aligning perfectly with a confluence of the moving averages and the channel’s higher boundary in early November. The price is currently hovering around $2.15, sitting uncomfortably below the higher trendline of the channel, with the next demand zone around $1.85. Unless buyers reclaim the $2.40–$2.60 zone, XRP remains vulnerable in the coming weeks.

The BTC Pair
Against Bitcoin, XRP has broken back below the 100-day and 200-day moving averages (both located around the 2,400 sats mark) after a short-lived breakout attempt. The pair is now testing the previous short-term low near 2,300 sats, and this level needs to hold if XRP wants to avoid slipping further into relative weakness.

The failed push into the red supply zone around 2,600–2,800 sats indicates fading demand during rallies. With the RSI trending below 50 and no clear bullish divergence, momentum is lacking. If Bitcoin dominance continues to rise, XRP/BTC could test the 2,000 sats zone in the coming days, and even drop lower in the short term.

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In a latest development for the crypto industry, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that spot Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can now trade on CFTC-registered exchanges for the first time in history. This marks the beginning of fully regulated spot crypto markets in the United States.

Acting Chairman Caroline Pham said the goal is to help “make America the crypto capital of the world,” while also giving traders safer, more transparent markets to participate in.

A Big Shift for U.S. Crypto PolicyPham explained that U.S. futures exchanges have spent decades building strong protections for both retail and institutional traders. By allowing spot crypto to trade on these same regulated platforms, Americans will be able to trade digital assets without relying on offshore exchanges that often lack proper safeguards.

She also said that recent problems on overseas crypto platforms showed how important it is to offer U.S. investors more reliable, regulated choices.

“Now, for the first time ever, spot crypto can trade on CFTC-registered exchanges that have been the gold standard for nearly a hundred years, with the customer protections and market integrity that Americans deserve,” Pham said.

Fixing Old Gaps in RegulationMore than a decade ago, Congress passed rules requiring leveraged retail commodity trading to take place only on futures exchanges. But the CFTC never clarified how crypto should fit into those rules. This led to years of uncertainty and heavy enforcement actions, instead of clear guidance.

Pham said the new move finally uses the CFTC’s long-standing authority to bring clarity and protect everyday Americans. Instead of punishing the industry, the focus is now on creating a safe place for people to trade.

Built on Months of CollaborationThis decision comes after recommendations from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets and close coordination with the SEC. It also follows the CFTC’s “Crypto Sprint,” which gathered feedback from experts, businesses, and the public.

As part of broader changes, the CFTC is also exploring how tokenization and stablecoins can be used as collateral in derivatives markets, and how blockchain technology can improve clearing, reporting, and settlements.

A New Chapter for U.S. CryptoWith this announcement, the U.S. is taking a major step toward building a fully regulated digital asset market. For the first time, Americans will be able to trade spot Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on exchanges that have been trusted for nearly a century.

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Bitcoin and XRP have become central to a bold corporate shift in Japan, with AltPlus announcing that both digital assets will be formally incorporated into its long-term treasury strategy. The publicly listed company disclosed the move in its recent shareholder filing, outlining a multi-layered plan that positions cryptocurrencies as foundational components of its future financial and operational framework.

Bitcoin And XRP Lead Treasury
According to a post by “BankXRP” on X (formerly Twitter), AltPlus is expected to purchase and hold Bitcoin and XRP through a newly established cryptocurrency purchase and management division. The company frames this step as part of a long-horizon capital strategy supported by blockchain transparency, expanding global regulatory clarity, and the growing institutional acceptance of digital assets. In the filing, Bitcoin and XRP are highlighted for their scarcity, decentralization, predictability, and fast, low-cost transactional capabilities—attributes AltPlus expects will contribute to long-term value growth and broader financial-market utility.

Moreover, the treasury initiative is designed to strengthen the company’s financial base, diversify revenue streams, and establish a stable earnings engine through staking-based income. AltPlus presents the move as a structured method to enhance capital efficiency and reinforce corporate value over time. The company notes that holding both Bitcoin and XRP aligns its balance-sheet strategy with emerging global trends in digital-asset management and institutional-grade treasury practices.

AltPlus also outlines its risk-management system to address crypto-market volatility, liquidity risks, cybersecurity threats, regulatory changes, and speculative trading patterns. The company plans to implement investment-scale limits, a controlled holding-ratio strategy, and a proprietary internal asset-management system to govern acquisition, custody, tracking, and treasury integration. These measures are designed to maintain governance discipline, ensure compliance, and safeguard digital-asset operations as part of the broader corporate structure.

AltPlus’ Web3 And Digital-Asset Expansion
Beyond treasury allocation, AltPlus frames Bitcoin and XRP as key elements in a broader transition into digital-asset operations and Web3-enabled business development. The filing situates this shift within a global context, noting that major financial institutions and listed companies worldwide are increasingly incorporating crypto assets into holding, settlement, and capital-management functions.

Building on this trend, AltPlus plans to integrate blockchain infrastructure into its Entertainment and Solutions business. This includes exploring Web3 functionality, token-based engagement models, and digital-asset utilities across its gaming and IP ecosystem. These initiatives are intended to unlock new business models, enhance operational flexibility, and develop internal expertise for a digital-native market environment.

The company’s decision to include XRP directly in its treasury strategy is one of the standout elements of the announcement. AltPlus positions XRP as a long-term corporate asset alongside Bitcoin, marking a notable step forward for institutional crypto adoption in Japan. Through treasury transformation, staking-driven income generation, and Web3 ecosystem expansion, AltPlus is creating a strategic framework similar to the high-conviction treasury approach seen at MicroStrategy. At the same time, it is establishing a distinctly Japanese model focused on utility, diversification, and forward-looking corporate innovation.

BTC price moves above $93,000 | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com
Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Solana’s price confirms a failed bullish auction at the key $131 support level, signaling strong demand and increasing the probability of a rally toward the next major resistance at $187.

Summary

Multiple failed breakdown attempts at $131 confirm strong buy-side absorption.
Market structure favors upside as price holds above key high-time-frame support.
Reclaiming value area levels could accelerate a bullish rotation toward $187.

Solana (SOL) price is showing a decisive shift in momentum after forming a bullish failed auction pattern at the high-time-frame support level of $131. The repeated failure of price to break below this support, despite multiple attempts, has strengthened the case for a potential upside rotation.

With buy-side pressure increasing and structural support holding firm, Solana’s price action now suggests that a bullish continuation may be developing. Traders are closely watching whether this failed auction will translate into a sustained rally toward the next significant resistance region at $187.

Solana price key technical points

Solana confirms a failed auction at the $131 support level, signaling strong demand.
Price repeatedly rejected breakdown attempts and reclaimed support with strong buybacks.
A bullish rotation toward $187 becomes possible if Solana holds above value area levels.

SOLUSDT (1D) Chart, Source: TradingView
Solana’s recent price behavior reveals a clean failed auction pattern forming around the $131 high-time-frame support. A failed auction occurs when the market attempts to break through a significant support or resistance level but is unable to sustain price beyond it. Instead, price quickly reclaims the level, signaling that the underlying order flow is not strong enough to push continuation in the attempted direction.

In Solana’s case, multiple breakdown attempts beneath $131 were absorbed by intense buying pressure, pushing the price back above the support each time.

This renewed strength follows broader ecosystem enthusiasm, with Scaramucci recently naming Solana one of the major winners in the tokenization sector, adding an extra layer of confidence to market sentiment.

This is a significant development because the $131 level has acted as a structural anchor point in Solana’s broader trading range. Each time price dipped under the swing low, buyers stepped in aggressively, preventing any move toward the next significant support at $105.

The inability of bears to sustain their position confirms that liquidity below $131 has been fully absorbed and that demand dominates the order book at this level. This establishes $131 as a confirmed failed auction zone and validates the bullish interpretation.

Following the establishment of the initial swing low, Solana produced a clean rally into a swing high before returning to retest the $131 region. This retest is currently unfolding, and the strength of buybacks suggests that the market is respecting the support. With each defense of the level, the probability of a bullish continuation increases. 

This growing optimism aligns with broader momentum in the Solana ecosystem, including Solana Mobile’s plan to launch the SKR token in January, which has helped reinforce positive sentiment. From a structural standpoint, Solana appears to be transitioning from a reactive decline into a possible accumulation phase.

If Solana remains above the $131 support, the next major upside objective sits at the $187 resistance level. This region represents a high-time-frame zone that previously acted as a rejection area and is now the primary target for any rally that emerges from the failed auction.

Failed auction theory further supports this interpretation. When price attempts to break a key level and fails, the market often rotates sharply in the opposite direction. Such moves occur because trapped participants on the losing side must unwind their positions, fueling additional momentum. In Solana’s case, the failure to break down below $131 sets the stage for a reversal toward the upside.

What to expect in the coming price action
If Solana holds above the $131 support and regains control of the value area levels, a bullish continuation toward the $187 resistance becomes increasingly likely. A breakdown below $131 would invalidate the failed auction and reopen the path toward $105, but current order flow favors the upside scenario.

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Concerns around quantum computing have resurfaced, with some analysts warning it could pose a serious threat to Bitcoin’s future.

While K33 Research believes these fears are overblown, the long-term Bitcoin price prediction could shift dramatically if this view proves wrong.

According to Vetle Lunde, Head of Research at K33, roughly 6.8 million BTC may be at risk if quantum machines advance far enough to break current encryption standards.

Bitcoin Quantum Threats Dismissed by ExpertsHowever, Lunde emphasized that “the timeline for such breakthroughs remains uncertain, and exchanges are unlikely to allow compromised coins to circulate freely.”

Zooming in, rather than out
While long-term risks have instilled sell-side pressure, medium-term factors point toward strength, not weakness, and with BTC currently at deep value, the case for material upside is far more plausible than an 80% drawdown repeat.

Digesting what has…

— Vetle Lunde (@VetleLunde) December 2, 2025
Blockstream CEO and cypherpunk Adam Back, who was cited in the original Bitcoin white paper, shares this measured view.

The longtime cryptographer stated that Bitcoin is unlikely to face meaningful quantum threats for at least two to four decades.

Back noted that current fears circulating on social media about an imminent “quantum attack” are overstated, pointing out that the National Institute of Standards and Technology has already approved post-quantum encryption standards that Bitcoin could adopt well before quantum computers pose realistic risks to SHA-256.

Popular Bitcoin trader The White Whale offered a comprehensive breakdown, noting that “every few weeks the same tired narrative resurfaces.”

He acknowledged that early Bitcoin’s P2PK outputs, including Satoshi-era coins, expose public keys on-chain, making them vulnerable if quantum computers eventually run Shor’s algorithm at scale.

However, the White Whale emphasized that the timeline of the threat is completely false.

“A machine capable of breaking Bitcoin’s signatures doesn’t exist. Not in prototype form. Not in secret. Not in a lab somewhere,” he stated.

Institutions including NIST, NSA, CNSA-2, MIT, and Google’s quantum researchers are unanimous that Bitcoin faces no vulnerability this decade or next.

The earliest plausible window sits around 2045–2055.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Resistance at $93K Flips Into SupportDespite the quantum FUD, Bitcoin has broken cleanly above $93,000 resistance, converting it into short-term support.

Trading firmly above the monthly open around $90,500, the market structure has shifted bullish after December’s pullback.

The 9-period SMA is curling upward beneath the price, signaling strengthening momentum on the 4-hour timeframe.

Source: TradingViewAs long as Bitcoin holds the breakout zone between $92,500 and $93,000, the chart suggests a continuation toward the next major liquidity area around $101,000.

A brief consolidation or retest is likely once that level is reached, but the broader trend now favors a push into the higher resistance cluster between $107,500 and $113,000.

However, a loss of the $93k level would shift focus back to the monthly open around $90k.

Maxi Doge Presale Gains MomentumBitcoin’s push back into bullish territory is sparking renewed interest in early-stage meme coins, and Maxi Doge ($MAXI) is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about presales of the cycle.

Positioned as a high-energy, community-driven project, Maxi Doge has already raised over $4.27 million since July.

The team is building more than just a token. They’re creating a space where traders can share early opportunities, trading alpha, and compete in fun contests like Maxi Ripped and Maxi Gains.

Up to 25% of the presale funds will be used for high-conviction market plays, with the profits reinvested into promoting the $MAXI ecosystem.

The token is currently priced at $0.0002715 and offers an attractive staking APY of 72% for early buyers.

To join, visit the official Maxi Doge website and connect a compatible wallet, such as Best Wallet.

You can complete your purchase using existing crypto or a bank card.

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The governance vote surpassed the 60% threshold and secured rapid approval under the network’s on‑chain voting framework.

The Cardano pentad is asking for 70M ADA to bring the pentad of infrastructure.

Entities woke up, untied by a fork.

70M ADA = 30M USD today and we all know that the rest of the pentad will need (and they're willing to, by the way) to at least double that amount.

Why? 👇 pic.twitter.com/j2BV3PeagB

— stakepool_ (@stakepool_) November 30, 2025

The 70 million ADA will be used for stablecoin development, oracle reliability, cross‑chain capacity, custody support, and analytical frameworks. These components have been absent or underdeveloped for years.

By pooling efforts, the community aims to unlock the liquidity and application growth that rival chains have capitalized on.

Intersect will administer the funds and oversee the development timeline. The organization aims to cut delays by accelerating delivery rather than supporting more theoretical research.

Though the full list of partners remains undisclosed, early objectives involve major stablecoin issuers and a leading cross‑chain bridge provider.

NEW: $ADA | Cardano's core developing teams have voted in favor of a 70 million $ADA withdrawal from the treasury to fund infrastructure integrations.

Developing stablecoins, oracle feeds, bridges and more is planned with these funds. pic.twitter.com/a8EUvPB0hy

— crypto.news (@cryptodotnews) December 3, 2025

ADA Price Analysis: A Potential Rally Incoming?
As per CoinMarketCap data, ADA trades at $0.45, up almost 2% in the past 24 hours. The chart below shows that the token trades near a crucial zone after months of selling pressure.

A long descending trendline has dominated market sentiment, though ADA now sits near a point that traders often treat as a potential reversal region.

The green zone on the chart reflects a support area that continues to attract buyers.

A rebound from this level may allow ADA to climb toward the first major resistance cluster around the mid‑$0.50 region.

Source: TradingView

The dotted bullish projection outlines a possible rise toward the $0.90 zone, and a successful breakout above that band opens the path toward the target near $1.50.

However, failure to hold the green support could result in a 17% price drop. Traders may view this region as a last defense before deeper losses.

ADA Pushes for $1.50, but Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) Could Leave It in the Dust
While Cardano fights to reclaim momentum with hopes of a 200% rally, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is already redefining what a next-gen blockchain can look like.

Built on Solana tech, $HYPER combines Bitcoin’s trust layer with unmatched speed, scalability, and real-world utility.

BTC is plagued by slowness and high transaction costs. As a result, Bitcoin Hyper brings a fast, scalable Layer 2 solution that can handle real-time activity without placing strain on the BTC network.

Bitcoin Hyper is unleashing a major breakthrough for Bitcoin by using Solana-powered technology to unlock fast, low-cost smart contracts, NFTs, DeFi, and more.

This Layer 2 ecosystem brings unmatched speed and scale to Bitcoin’s trusted foundation, allowing developers and investors to finally tap into next-gen applications without leaving the BTC world behind.

At the core of this movement is the $HYPER token, already gaining major momentum. Nearly $29 million has been raised in the presale, with early buyers earning up to 40% staking rewards per year.

Time is running out as the price is set to increase in just 32 hours.

To get involved, visit the official Bitcoin Hyper website and connect any supported wallet, such as Best Wallet.

You can swap existing crypto or use a bank card to make your purchase in seconds.

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Recent bullish predictions for the XRP price have emerged, hinting at a potential for new all-time highs (ATHs) by March 2026 for one of the market’s leading altcoins.

XRP Price Projected To Reach New ATH By Q1 2026
According to projections from ChatGPT, XRP could reach approximately $4.40 by the first quarter of 2026, a notable increase of 120% from current levels around $2.

In contrast to the AI forecast, some analysts believe that the XRP price has the potential for a stronger rally. They suggest that structural changes could allow XRP to exceed $5 and potentially approach $6 by 2026. 

Several factors support their optimistic view. For instance, key aspects of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Ripple were resolved earlier this year, which they believe could encourage banks and payment providers to adopt XRP for cross-border transactions, fostering greater confidence in its utility.

Additionally, Ripple’s ecosystem is expanding well beyond XRP. In December 2024, the company launched a dollar-pegged stablecoin known as RLUSD, which has already achieved a market cap exceeding $1 billion. 

While RLUSD itself may not directly boost XRP’s price, it has the potential to attract more participants to Ripple’s network, thereby creating secondary demand for XRP as a bridging asset. 

Analysts posit that a steady pipeline of RLUSD adoption could enhance Ripple’s revenue growth, consequently driving the XRP price higher.

$2.60 Key For Momentum Shift
Moreover, analysts point to the upcoming Bitcoin (BTC) Halving, expected in 2028, as a potential catalyst for a broad crypto market rally. The analysts assert that the XRP price has historically benefited from such cycles.

From a technical standpoint, chart analysts see XRP setting up for a potential breakout. Price action has formed a base around the low $2 range, which could lay the groundwork for further recovery. 

According to the analysts, if bullish momentum can push the token above significant resistance levels around $2.60, it could change momentum indicators to a positive stance. Moreover, a sustained rally into the mid-$3 territory might then pave the way for XRP to reach the $4 to $5 range.

The daily chart shows XRP’s consolidation above $2. Source: XRPUSDT on TradingView.com
When writing, the XRP price stands at $2.14, recording a 1.6% drop in the past 24 hours. 

Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com 

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Portal to Bitcoin raised $25M and launched an atomic OTC desk that enables swaps between native assets without custodians or wrapped tokens.
The service runs on a Layer 3 with HTLC contracts and a federation of validators that only match orders and guarantee fund returns if something fails.
The network targets around 150 validators on an EVMOS-based Notary Chain and aims to offer institutions real BTC liquidity without bridges or intermediaries.

Portal to Bitcoin raised $25 million and activated its new atomic OTC desk focused on institutional flows — a move designed to position Bitcoin again as the settlement layer for large global transactions, without unnecessary intermediaries.

The round was led by JTSA Global, with existing backers such as Coinbase Ventures, OKX Ventures and Arrington Capital joining in. But the key development is that Portal to Bitcoin launched its OTC desk built on HTLC contracts, enabling instant cross-chain settlement without requiring custodians, bridges or wrapped tokens.

The new service — essentially an institutional-grade version of atomic swaps like those used in THORChain or Chainflip — targets real liquidity for whales and institutions: native BTC for native assets on other blockchains, executed through Taproot + HTLC contracts, with guaranteed fund return if anything goes wrong. No wrapped assets, no third parties; only native, verifiable assets.

Technically, it runs on its own Layer 3, BitScaler — reminiscent of the Lightning model — which opens channels in a hub-and-spoke structure. At the center sits a federation of validators (“Portal Guardians”); at the edges, liquidity providers. Transactions execute through HTLCs, ensuring that either both sides complete or funds return to their origin. If there is an error or expiration, no one loses money.

The Role of Validators Inside Portal to Bitcoin
Portal to Bitcoin distinguishes itself from THORChain or Chainflip, which rely on custodial vaults and depend on validator honesty. Here, the goal is to minimize trust assumptions: validators only match orders, they do not manage funds.

The system uses a Notary Chain built on EVMOS. Today the validator set is permissioned, but the plan is to open it through staking auctions using the PBT token. The network aims for up to 150 validators, seeking real decentralization without compromising security. Validators do not control pools or vaults: their tasks are matching, accounting, cross-chain contract execution and, later, operating an AMM once the system migrates from an order book.

Bitcoin Returns to the Center of Large-Scale Trades
Of course, no system is immune. While validators cannot steal funds, they could censor swaps, distort prices, halt liquidity or disable services if they act maliciously or go offline. Portal to Bitcoin aims to minimize risk, but oversight will remain essential.

Portal to Bitcoin is positioning itself as a new bridge for institutions that want to operate with real BTC in a global market, without relying on custodians, bridges or synthetic tokens. If the model scales as promised, it could reshape how large transactions are executed in the crypto market

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