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Key Takeaways Axon is acquiring Prepared, an AI-powered emergency communications provider.Prepared's platform integrates audio, video, text, GPS and translation for faster response.The deal, expected to close in early Q4 2025, enhances Axon's public safety capabilities.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON - Free Report) has inked a deal to acquire Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered emergency communications company, Prepared. The financial terms of the transaction have been kept under wraps.

Established in 2019, Prepared provides AI tools to help public safety agencies respond faster and more effectively. Its AI-powered emergency communications platform brings together call audio, video, text, GPS and language translation in one place to give a clear picture of emergencies. The company works with more than 1,000 agencies in 49 states, serving nearly 100 million people.

AXON’s Acquisition RationaleThe latest acquisition is in line with Axon’s strategy of acquiring businesses to expand its market share and customer base. The addition of Prepared’s assistive AI toolbox will enable AXON to enhance its public safety platform by connecting every stage of the emergency response process, from the initial call to the final resolution.

Also, the integration of Prepared’s AI platform will allow the company to provide its customers with quick response times and improved decision-making capabilities, along with enhanced operational efficiency. Subject to customary closing conditions, the acquisition is expected to close at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2025.

Other Notable AcquisitionsAcquisitions are an essential aspect of Axon’s growth strategy. In October 2024, the company acquired Dedrone, a global leader in airspace security. The inclusion of Dedrone’s advanced airspace technology boosted AXON's capability to enable customers to protect their communities against drone threats and improve response to critical incidents.

In January 2024, the company acquired Fusus, a leader in real-time crime center technology. The buyout combined Fusus’ real-time situational awareness expertise with AXON's innovative public safety technology, thereby enhancing safety and security for its customers in public places.

AXON’s Zacks Rank and Price PerformanceAxon is benefiting from strength across its businesses. Its Connected Devices segment is driven by solid demand for TASER 10 devices, virtual reality training services and counter-drone equipment. An increase in the aggregate number of users to the Axon network is aiding the Software & Services segment’s growth.

AXON currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). In the past year, the stock has gained 77.5% compared with the industry’s 33.5% growth.

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However, rising operating expenses, due to higher compensation expenses and business integration activities, have been weighing on the company’s performance. Foreign exchange headwinds may be worrying as well.

Stocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked companies from the same space are discussed below.

AerSale Corporation (ASLE - Free Report) currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

ASLE delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 42.5%. In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for AerSale’s 2025 earnings increased 75%.

Astronics Corporation (ATRO - Free Report) presently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. ATRO delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 78.5%.

In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for ATRO’s 2025 earnings has increased 6.7%.

TAT Technologies Ltd. (TATT - Free Report) presently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 3.5%.

In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for TAT Technologies’ 2025 earnings has increased 10.7%.

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TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Petroleum Corporation ("IPC" or the "Corporation") (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) announces that it has successfully completed a private placement of USD 450 million of senior unsecured bonds. The bonds will have a tenor of five years and a fixed coupon rate of 7.50 percent per annum, with interest payable in semi-annual instalments. The bond issue is expected to be rated B+ by S&P Global Ratings and B1 by Moody’s.

Settlement of the bonds is expected to occur on or around October 10, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent. IPC intends to make an application to list the bonds on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Net proceeds of the bonds will be used to fully repay IPC’s existing USD 450 million outstanding bond issue (ISIN: NO 0012423476) by utilizing the call option.

Arctic Securities and Pareto Securities acted as Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners, Clarksons Securities acted as Joint Bookrunner and SB1 Markets acted as Co-Manager, in connection with the bond placement.

William Lundin, IPC's President and Chief Executive Officer, comments: “We are pleased to have taken advantage of favourable conditions in the debt capital markets to refinance our existing bonds. As part of IPC’s prudent approach to business stewardship, we believe that this was an opportune time for IPC to refinance and extend the maturity of our bonds to October 2030, supported by the long-life nature of IPC’s production profile and reserves. IPC has been performing very well operationally and financially in 2025 across all of our areas of operations, including the transformational Blackrod Phase 1 development project which remains on schedule and on budget.”

International Petroleum Corp. (IPC) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with a high quality portfolio of assets located in Canada, Malaysia and France, providing a solid foundation for organic and inorganic growth. IPC is a member of the Lundin Group of Companies. IPC is incorporated in Canada and IPC’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange under the symbol "IPCO".

For further information, please contact:

 Rebecca Gordon
SVP Corporate Planning and Investor Relations
[email protected]
Tel: +41 22 595 10 50Or

Robert Eriksson
Media Manager
[email protected]
Tel: +46 701 11 26 15  This information was submitted for publication, through the contact persons set out above, at 19:30 CEST on September 25, 2025.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements and information which constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" (within the meaning of applicable securities legislation). Such statements and information (together, "forward-looking statements") relate to future events, including the Corporation's future performance, business prospects or opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, unless otherwise indicated. IPC does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, forecasts, guidance, budgets, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "forecast", "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe", "budget" and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the settlement of the bond offering, the listing of the bonds on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the use of proceeds of the bonds, the credit ratings of the bonds, and development of the Blackrod project in Canada, including estimates of resource volumes, future production, timing, regulatory approvals, third party commercial arrangements, breakeven prices and net present value.

The forward-looking statements are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by IPC, including expectations and assumptions concerning: the potential impact of tariffs implemented in 2025 by the U.S. and Canadian governments and that other than the tariffs that have been implemented, neither the U.S. nor Canada (i) increases the rate or scope of such tariffs, or imposes new tariffs, on the import of goods from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and/or (ii) imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas; prevailing commodity prices and currency exchange rates; applicable royalty rates and tax laws; interest rates; future well production rates and reserve and contingent resource volumes; operating costs; our ability to maintain our existing credit ratings; our ability to achieve our performance targets; the timing of receipt of regulatory approvals; the performance of existing wells; the success obtained in drilling new wells; anticipated timing and results of capital expenditures; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the timing, location and extent of future drilling operations; the successful completion of acquisitions and dispositions and that we will be able to implement our standards, controls, procedures and policies in respect of any acquisitions and realize the expected synergies on the anticipated timeline or at all; the benefits of acquisitions; the state of the economy and the exploration and production business in the jurisdictions in which IPC operates and globally; the availability and cost of financing, labour and services; our intention to complete share repurchases under our normal course issuer bid program, including the funding of such share repurchases, existing and future market conditions, including with respect to the price of our common shares, and compliance with respect to applicable limitations under securities laws and regulations and stock exchange policies; and the ability to market crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids successfully.

Although IPC believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because IPC can give no assurances that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks.

These include, but are not limited to: general global economic, market and business conditions; the risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general such as operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to reserves, resources, production, revenues, costs and expenses; health, safety and environmental risks; commodity price fluctuations; interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations; marketing and transportation; loss of markets; environmental and climate-related risks; competition; innovation and cybersecurity risks related to our systems, including our costs of addressing or mitigating such risks; the ability to attract, engage and retain skilled employees; incorrect assessment of the value of acquisitions; failure to complete or realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or dispositions; the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; failure to obtain required regulatory and other approvals; geopolitical conflicts, including the war between Ukraine and Russia and the conflict in the Middle East, and their potential impact on, among other things, global market conditions; political or economic developments, including, without limitation, the risk that (i) one or both of the U.S. and Canadian governments increases the rate or scope of tariffs implemented in 2025, or imposes new tariffs on the import of goods from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, (ii) the U.S. and/or Canada imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and (iii) the tariffs imposed by the U.S. on other countries and responses thereto could have a material adverse effect on the Canadian, U.S. and global economies, and by extension the Canadian oil and natural gas industry and the Corporation; and changes in legislation, including but not limited to tax laws, royalties, environmental and abandonment regulations. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.

Additional information on these and other factors that could affect IPC, or its operations or financial results, are included in IPC’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2024 (See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information”, “Reserves and Resources Advisory” and “Risk Factors”), in the management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (See “Risk Factors”, “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and “Reserves and Resources Advisory”) and other reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including previous financial reports, management’s discussion and analysis and material change reports, which may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website (www.sedarplus.ca) or IPC's website (www.international-petroleum.com).

Currency
All dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in United States dollars, except where otherwise noted. References herein to USD mean United States dollars.  

International Petroleum Corporation ("IPC" or the "Corporation") (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) announces that it has successfully completed a private placement of USD 450 million of senior unsecured bonds. The bonds will have a tenor of five years and a fixed coupon rate of 7.50 percent per annum, with interest payable in semi-annual instalments. The bond issue is expected to be rated B+ by S&P Global Ratings and B1 by Moody’s. 

Settlement of the bonds is expected to occur on or around October 10, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent. IPC intends to make an application to list the bonds on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Net proceeds of the bonds will be used to fully repay IPC’s existing USD 450 million outstanding bond issue (ISIN: NO 0012423476) by utilizing the call option.

Arctic Securities and Pareto Securities acted as Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners, Clarksons Securities acted as Joint Bookrunner and SB1 Markets acted as Co-Manager, in connection with the bond placement.

William Lundin, IPC's President and Chief Executive Officer, comments: “We are pleased to have taken advantage of favourable conditions in the debt capital markets to refinance our existing bonds. As part of IPC’s prudent approach to business stewardship, we believe that this was an opportune time for IPC to refinance and extend the maturity of our bonds to October 2030, supported by the long-life nature of IPC’s production profile and reserves. IPC has been performing very well operationally and financially in 2025 across all of our areas of operations, including the transformational Blackrod Phase 1 development project which remains on schedule and on budget.“

International Petroleum Corp. (IPC) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with a high quality portfolio of assets located in Canada, Malaysia and France, providing a solid foundation for organic and inorganic growth. IPC is a member of the Lundin Group of Companies. IPC is incorporated in Canada and IPC’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange under the symbol "IPCO".

For further information, please contact:

Rebecca Gordon
SVP Corporate Planning and Investor Relations
[email protected]
Tel: +41 22 595 10 50 Or

Robert Eriksson
Media Manager
[email protected]
Tel: +46 701 11 26 15 This information was submitted for publication, through the contact persons set out above, at 19:30 CEST on September 25, 2025.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements and information which constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" (within the meaning of applicable securities legislation). Such statements and information (together, "forward-looking statements") relate to future events, including the Corporation's future performance, business prospects or opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, unless otherwise indicated. IPC does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, forecasts, guidance, budgets, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", “forecast”, "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe", "budget" and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the settlement of the bond offering, the listing of the bonds on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the use of proceeds of the bonds, the credit ratings of the bonds, and development of the Blackrod project in Canada, including estimates of resource volumes, future production, timing, regulatory approvals, third party commercial arrangements, breakeven prices and net present value.

The forward-looking statements are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by IPC, including expectations and assumptions concerning: the potential impact of tariffs implemented in 2025 by the U.S. and Canadian governments and that other than the tariffs that have been implemented, neither the U.S. nor Canada (i) increases the rate or scope of such tariffs, or imposes new tariffs, on the import of goods from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and/or (ii) imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas; prevailing commodity prices and currency exchange rates; applicable royalty rates and tax laws; interest rates; future well production rates and reserve and contingent resource volumes; operating costs; our ability to maintain our existing credit ratings; our ability to achieve our performance targets; the timing of receipt of regulatory approvals; the performance of existing wells; the success obtained in drilling new wells; anticipated timing and results of capital expenditures; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the timing, location and extent of future drilling operations; the successful completion of acquisitions and dispositions and that we will be able to implement our standards, controls, procedures and policies in respect of any acquisitions and realize the expected synergies on the anticipated timeline or at all; the benefits of acquisitions; the state of the economy and the exploration and production business in the jurisdictions in which IPC operates and globally; the availability and cost of financing, labour and services; our intention to complete share repurchases under our normal course issuer bid program, including the funding of such share repurchases, existing and future market conditions, including with respect to the price of our common shares, and compliance with respect to applicable limitations under securities laws and regulations and stock exchange policies; and the ability to market crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids successfully.

Although IPC believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because IPC can give no assurances that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks.

These include, but are not limited to: general global economic, market and business conditions; the risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general such as operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to reserves, resources, production, revenues, costs and expenses; health, safety and environmental risks; commodity price fluctuations; interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations; marketing and transportation; loss of markets; environmental and climate-related risks; competition; innovation and cybersecurity risks related to our systems, including our costs of addressing or mitigating such risks; the ability to attract, engage and retain skilled employees; incorrect assessment of the value of acquisitions; failure to complete or realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or dispositions; the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; failure to obtain required regulatory and other approvals; geopolitical conflicts, including the war between Ukraine and Russia and the conflict in the Middle East, and their potential impact on, among other things, global market conditions; political or economic developments, including, without limitation, the risk that (i) one or both of the U.S. and Canadian governments increases the rate or scope of tariffs implemented in 2025, or imposes new tariffs on the import of goods from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, (ii) the U.S. and/or Canada imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and (iii) the tariffs imposed by the U.S. on other countries and responses thereto could have a material adverse effect on the Canadian, U.S. and global economies, and by extension the Canadian oil and natural gas industry and the Corporation; and changes in legislation, including but not limited to tax laws, royalties, environmental and abandonment regulations. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.

Additional information on these and other factors that could affect IPC, or its operations or financial results, are included in IPC’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2024 (See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information", "Reserves and Resources Advisory” and “Risk Factors”), in the management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (See "Risk Factors”, “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information" and "Reserves and Resources Advisory") and other reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including previous financial reports, management’s discussion and analysis and material change reports, which may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website (www.sedarplus.ca) or IPC's website (www.international-petroleum.com).

Currency
All dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in United States dollars, except where otherwise noted. References herein to USD mean United States dollars.  

IPC PR - Bond Completion Announcement 25-09-2025

Key Takeaways Disney is merging Hulu into Disney by 2026 to reduce churn and improve customer retention.The move is expected to lower acquisition costs by 30% and lift ARPU through bundling and ads.Disney forecasts 185.4M combined subscribers by year-end 2025, with revenue growth of 4% in 2025.
Disney’s (DIS - Free Report) decision to fully integrate Hulu into Disney+ could prove to be a pivotal moment in its streaming strategy. By creating a unified app that blends branded entertainment, general content, sports and news, the company is aiming for more than convenience — it is targeting higher retention, reduced churn and stronger revenue growth.

The long-term prospects are significant. Management has emphasized that a single, streamlined platform will simplify the customer experience while broadening engagement and monetization opportunities. Consolidating technology, operations and marketing is also expected to generate billions in savings, while simultaneously boosting advertising inventory and enabling more effective bundling. This positions Disney to drive higher Average Revenue Per Paid Subscriber (ARPU).

The early signs are encouraging. In the last reported results for third-quarter fiscal 2025, the Direct-to-Consumer segment generated $346 million in operating income, reversing a $19 million loss a year earlier, with revenues up 6% year over year. Disney plans to complete the integration by 2026, phasing out the standalone Hulu app and shifting all features into Disney+. The company projects this move will cut customer acquisition costs by up to 30% while improving customer lifetime value through personalization and cross-platform engagement.

Looking ahead, Disney expects more than 10 million additional subscriptions in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, with the Zacks model forecasting the combined Disney+ and Hulu base at 185.4 million by year-end. Supported by higher ARPU, the Hulu-Disney+ integration appears well-positioned to deliver sustainable growth and stronger Entertainment margins. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 and 2026 revenues indicates a year-over-year increase of 4% and 6%, respectively.

Disney & Rivals: Subscriber Retention Face-OffNetflix Inc. (NFLX - Free Report) excels in subscriber retention through global scale, disciplined content investment and advanced personalization that keep viewers engaged. Netflix leverages its recommendation engine, autoplay features and strong originals to reduce churn while expanding internationally. Its ad-supported tier and proprietary ad-tech platform boost monetization without sacrificing affordability, enhancing stickiness. With over 300 million subscribers and accelerating growth, Netflix continues to outpace Disney by combining innovative retention strategies with profitability, reinforcing Netflix’s position as the streaming industry’s most resilient competitor.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD - Free Report) leverages its HBO, Discovery and DC libraries to increase subscriber retention while simultaneously increasing stickiness through bundling, which includes the Disney+ Hulu + Max package. In the second quarter of 2025, WBD grew to 125.7 million subscribers, lifting streaming revenues 9% year over year. Through a strategic split to sharpen its policies and focus on bundling and premium content, WBD is positioning itself as a strong streaming competitor against Disney despite a slowdown in original content investment.

DIS’ Share Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesDisney shares have gained 1.9% in the year-to-date period, underperforming both the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s rise of 10.4% and the Zacks Media Conglomerates industry’s growth of 8.7%.

DIS’ YTD Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, DIS stock is currently trading at a forward 12-month price/earnings ratio of 17.5X compared with the industry’s 20.88X. DIS has a Value Score of B.

DIS’ Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Disney’s fiscal 2025 and 2026 earnings is pegged at $5.86 and $6.49 per share, respectively, reflecting upward revisions over the past 30 and 60 days. These figures suggest year-over-year growth of 17.91% in fiscal 2025 and 10.69% in fiscal 2026.

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

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming September 30, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Novo Nordisk A/S (“Novo Nordisk” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVO) securities between May 7, 2025, to July 28, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

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What Happened?
On July 29, 2025, Novo Nordisk cut its previously issued fiscal year 2025 guidance, lowering sales growth from 13-21% to 8-14%, and operating profit from 16-24% to 10-16%. The Company cited lower growth expectations for both Ozempic and Wegovy on the back of a slowdown in market expansion, competition, and the alleged continued use of compounded GLP-1s.

On this news, Novo Nordisk’s stock price fell $15.06, or 21.8%, to close at $53.94 per share on July 29, 2025, thereby injuring investors.

What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed in this class action 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, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Novo Nordisk repeatedly ignored and minimized the significance of the personalization exception for GLP-1 compounding, greatly overestimated its ability to capture patients coming off of compounded treatments, and was ultimately ill equipped to capitalize upon the purported significant unmet patient population; and (2) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
If you purchased or otherwise acquired Novo Nordisk securities during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than September 30, 2025 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit.

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Key Takeaways Oracle Cloud revenues jumped 28% to $7.2B, with OCI up 55% to $3.3B in Q1 FY26.Oracle plans $35B CapEx in FY26 to add 37 multi-cloud data centers for AI demand.Record $455B backlog from AI contracts supports Oracle's five-year $144B OCI growth target.
Oracle (ORCL - Free Report) is making a bold bet on cloud expansion as the foundation of its long-term growth path. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) revenues climbed 55% year over year to $3.3 billion, lifting overall cloud revenues (IaaS + SaaS) 28% to $7.2 billion. Management expects OCI to expand 77% to $18 billion in fiscal 2026, with a roadmap projecting growth to $144 billion within five years. These ambitious targets are supported by a record $455 billion in Remaining Performance Obligations, driven by multibillion-dollar AI contracts with leading customers like OpenAI, NVIDIA, AMD and Meta.

To meet this demand, Oracle is investing $35 billion in CapEx during fiscal 2026 to build 37 new multi-cloud data centers. This expansion is closely aligned with hyperscaler partnerships and accelerating AI workloads, ensuring Oracle can convert backlog into recurring revenues. At the same time, innovations such as the upcoming Oracle AI Database, which integrates large language models directly into its database platform, are broadening its cloud offering.

Rising AI workloads require massive computing power, and enterprises are increasingly adopting multi-cloud strategies. Oracle’s ability to integrate across AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure reinforces the appeal of its cross-platform approach.

Risks remain around heavy spending, margin pressure and competition from established rivals. Still, with robust contract wins, expanding infrastructure and the Zacks Consensus Estimate predicting revenue growth of 16% in fiscal 2026 and nearly 21% in fiscal 2027, Oracle’s aggressive cloud expansion looks well-positioned to deliver strong upside.

Oracle’s Rivals in the Race for Cloud GrowthMicrosoft (MSFT - Free Report) Azure competes with Oracle in the cloud domain by leveraging its deep integration with existing Microsoft products, like Office 365 and SQL Server, and its hybrid-cloud strength to dominate enterprise workloads, boasting cloud revenues of $47 billion and 39% Azure growth in the recent fourth-quarter fiscal 2025. Microsoft’s vast ecosystem, rapid AI innovation and cross-industry adoption strengthen its cloud leadership against Oracle. With diverse services, hybrid capabilities and global reach, Microsoft Azure is positioned as a superior long-term choice.

Alphabet’s (GOOGL - Free Report) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) competes with Oracle by excelling in data analytics, AI/ML and open-source technologies. With leadership in BigQuery, TensorFlow and Kubernetes, GCP provides developer-friendly, innovative tools ideal for data-driven companies. Its transparent pricing and powerful AI capabilities increase appeal, although OCI often sets higher standards when it comes to database performance and traditional enterprise workloads. While GCP's legacy systems may require further refactoring, Google's relentless innovation positions it as a strong choice for modern, cutting-edge cloud adoption.

ORCL’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Oracle have surged 84.5% year to date, outperforming both the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s return of 22.6% and the Zacks Computer - Software industry’s rise of 20.8%.

ORCL’s YTD Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, ORCL appears overvalued, trading at a forward 12-month Price/Earnings ratio of 43.65x, which is higher than the industry average of 33.54x. Oracle carries a Value Score of F.

ORCL’s Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ORCL’s fiscal 2026 revenues is pegged at $66.75 billion, indicating 16.29% year-over-year growth. The consensus mark for ORCL’s fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $6.75 per share, up by a couple of cents over the past 30 and 60 days. The earnings figure suggests 11.94% growth over the figure reported in fiscal 2025.

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

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Price Target$78.25

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In the consumer staples sector, one company (usually a quiet one) is starting to break into new 52-week highs. This theme is likely to continue.

Shares of CVS Health Corp. NYSE: CVS are now one of the hottest performers in the industry, especially as its market share has directly increased from the decreased footprint seen in its closest competitor, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. NASDAQ: WBA, a company that has been closing more and more physical locations each quarter.

That open field ahead could be one reason markets have become bullish on CVS, but that’s not all.

That's what investors dig deeper into the company's finances to consider where those could expand in the coming quarters. Today’s bullish section seems to be merely a shadow of the future potential this company can offer.

More than that, steady and predictable companies like CVS will probably become preferred now that the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has called the stock market a “Highly valued "asset.

Newfound" Optimism for CVS Stock
CVS Health Stock Forecast Today12-Month Stock Price Forecast:
$78.25
5.07% Upside

Moderate Buy
Based on 24 Analyst Ratings

Current Price$74.47High Forecast$87.00Average Forecast$78.25Low Forecast$65.00CVS Health Stock Forecast Details

This $96.8 billion company has a wide road ahead of it in terms of size expansion, and its new 52-week high price could be the market pricing in this simple fact. More than just a 70.1% rally on a year-to-date basis, there are other fundamental reasons why CVS is going to be a winner for all its shareholders.

Shareholders, including Ameriprise Financial, increased their holdings by 5.2% as of August 2025, bringing their stake to a new high of $565.4 million as of today. As bullish as this may seem, this latest addition was only a shadow of the overall $3.3 billion in institutional buying of CVS stock that took place over the past quarter alone.

There must be a reason deeper than just technical momentum to explain why all this new optimism has been coming into CVS. This one must be coming from the financials themselves, especially as Barclays analyst Andrew Mok raised his price target on CVS stock to a new high of $87 per share, implying 14% additional upside and a new 52-week high.

That being said, this view is significantly higher than the consensus target of only $78.25 per share for CVS. This isn’t where the benefits end, however.

Strong Financials Boost Shareholder Confidence
Management knows that this expanding market share, following the competition’s de-competition, presents an opportunity to reward shareholders willing to stick by CVS through thick and thin. This is why the stock now pays $2.66 in dividends, translating to an annualized yield of 3.5% to beat inflation rates in the United States.

Here’s how to make sense of all this bullishness going on around CVS today.

As of the company’s latest quarter, which reported a net earnings per share (EPS) of $1.81, 24% above the MarketBeat consensus of $1.46, the stage has been set for an unexpected streak of financial outperformance ahead.

In the company’s press release, investors will see the leading key performance indicators (KPIs), such as net revenues reported at $98.9 billion, representing an annual growth rate of 8.4%. This is no easy task for a company operating in one of the economy's most traditional (and relatively steady) areas.

Not only did revenue increase from last year, but efficiencies also improved. Not many people know that CVS has strong connections to government health programs, which directly benefit the company in medicine and service inflation (which has been high over the past 12 months).

This direct aid has enabled CVS to reinvest in technology efficiencies, resulting in a smoother connection between caregivers and patients, which reinforces the strength of its expanding market share. The question now is whether these reinvestments are being made in good faith, particularly the shareholder dividend program.

Investors can answer this by examining the cash flow statement, measuring whether free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) is increasing in line with the rest of the company's finances. With $185.1 billion in free cash flow, CVS has more than enough room to keep affording (and expanding) its dividend program moving forward.

All these investments and government aid will likely send CVS into another earnings beat in the coming quarters, where investors can lock in new upside opportunities for their portfolios in a less crowded stock than the other hot names in the market today.  

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Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task.

In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end.

However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects.

AZZ (AZZ - Free Report) is one such stock that our proprietary system currently recommends. The company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.

Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better.

While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this electrical equipment maker is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below:

Earnings GrowthEarnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for AZZ is 21.5%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 15.8% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 11.9%.

Cash Flow GrowthWhile cash is the lifeblood of any business, higher-than-average cash flow growth is more important and beneficial for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, growth in cash flow enables these companies to expand their businesses without depending on expensive outside funds.

Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for AZZ is 45.6%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of 12%.

While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 21.8% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 9.2%.

Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsBeyond the metrics outlined above, investors should consider the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is a plus here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for AZZ. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 0.2% over the past month.

Bottom LineWhile the overall earnings estimate revisions have made AZZ a Zacks Rank #2 stock, it has earned itself a Growth Score of A based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above.

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

This combination positions AZZ well for outperformance, so growth investors may want to bet on it.

On-demand programs deliver clinically relevant science, technical instruction, and case applications in small animal and equine practice

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PetVivo Animal Health, a subsidiary of PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: PETV; OTCID: PETVW) and a veterinary medical device company pioneering intra-articular and regenerative solutions, announces the launch of three new continuing education (CE) courses for veterinary professionals. Each RACE-approved program (1.0 credit hour) is designed to help veterinarians deepen their expertise in osteoarthritis (OA), joint injection techniques, and regenerative modalities for canine and equine patients.

The courses - developed and delivered by practicing veterinarians with expertise in surgery and rehabilitation - combine current research with practical, case-driven instruction to bridge the gap between emerging science and everyday practice.

Course offerings include:

Advancing Care for Osteoarthritis in Small Animal Practice (Introductory)
Provides an updated overview of OA pathophysiology and the degenerative cascade leading to progressive disease. Reviews multimodal management strategies, with emphasis on the role of intra-articular injections as part of proactive OA care.Opening the OA Toolbox: Diving Deeper into Joint Injections (Advanced, Small Animal)
Explores the biomechanics of joint instability and its contribution to arthritic change. Covers current treatment modalities, available intra-articular products, and step-by-step instruction for performing joint injections. Discusses proactive vs. reactive use of injections to improve long-term outcomes.Regenerative Therapies in Equine Practice: Optimizing Outcomes in OA Management
Examines equine OA pathophysiology and key drivers of degenerative joint disease in athletic horses. Reviews the scientific rationale and evidence base for regenerative modalities - including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), mesenchymal stem cells, and biomaterial-based devices such as Spryng® - and discusses integration into multimodal treatment protocols.
“These programs were designed to deliver both a strong scientific foundation and hands-on clinical perspective,” said April Boyce, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at PetVivo Animal Health. “By combining pathophysiology, therapeutic mechanisms, and case applications, veterinary professionals gain tools to evaluate candidates for regenerative options and implement protocols that move beyond symptomatic relief toward supporting joint health at the source.”

PetVivo Animal Health’s CE initiative reflects a broader commitment to advancing regenerative medicine in veterinary practice. By emphasizing mechanisms of action, disease-modifying potential, and clinical application, these courses aim to prepare practitioners for the growing role of regenerative modalities in OA management.

The courses are open at no cost to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and allied professionals.

To enroll, visit https://petvivoanimalhealth.thinkific.com/.

About PetVivo Animal Health

PetVivo Animal Health, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: PETV; OTCID: PETVW), is a veterinary medical device and regenerative therapies company dedicated to improving the lives of animals through innovative solutions for the management of osteoarthritis and other joint-related conditions. The company’s portfolio includes Spryng® with OsteoCushion® Technology, an intra-articular injectable veterinary medical device designed to provide long-term joint support, and PrecisePRP™, a convenient, shelf-stable platelet-rich plasma (PRP) product. By focusing on regenerative medicine and intra-articular therapies, PetVivo delivers cutting-edge options that help veterinary professionals support mobility, comfort, and quality of life in their patients.

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Plasma launches its mainnet beta and XPL token, backed by multiple platforms, with stablecoin liquidity deployed across Aave, Ethena, Fluid, and Euler.
The total XPL supply is 10 billion tokens, with 1.8 billion circulating and regulatory restrictions for U.S. users until July 2026.
Plasma introduces Swarm and One, offering tokenized equities and a stablecoin-native neobank, targeting regions with high capital flows and stablecoin adoption.

Plasma, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for stablecoins and backed by Bitfinex, Bybit, Paolo Ardoino, and Peter Thiel, officially launched its mainnet beta today along with its native token, XPL. The project debuts with stablecoin liquidity deployed across DeFi platforms such as Aave, Ethena, Fluid, and Euler, marking a strong start for an ecosystem focused on digital payments and tokenized assets.

XPL Supply
The total XPL supply is 10 billion tokens, of which 1.8 billion are currently circulating. However, part of this supply belongs to U.S. participants and will not be released until July 2026 due to regulatory requirements, potentially limiting short-term liquidity.

The distribution allocates 10% to the public sale, which in July was oversubscribed by over $300 million, 40% for ecosystem growth with 8% unlocked at launch, and 25% each to the team and investors under multi-year vesting schedules.

XPL traded on DEXs like Uniswap and PancakeSwap at roughly $1 during the first hour, giving early public sale buyers, who purchased tokens at $0.05, approximately 20x returns. On centralized exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, OKX, and Bitget, the initial price hovered around $0.70 within the first 20 minutes of listing. The token’s current market cap reaches $1.9 billion, with a fully diluted value of $10.4 billion—a figure some analysts consider high relative to adoption.

Plasma Launches Swarm and One
Among the ready-to-use products at launch, Plasma introduces Swarm, a DeFi platform issuing nine tokenized equities under European regulation, granting holders legal rights over the underlying assets. Additionally, the blockchain launches Plasma One, a stablecoin-native neobank initially focused on regions with high capital flows and stablecoin penetration, such as the Middle East.

The market has shown interest despite the lack of active adoption, as analysts view Plasma as providing indirect exposure to Tether and the broader stablecoin ecosystem. According to Delphi Digital, the project could be seen as a long-term opportunity to access large-cap markets, especially in a context where real-world asset tokenization is gaining traction and stablecoins are consolidating as key liquidity pillars.

Plasma starts with solid infrastructure, high-profile financial backing, and functional products from day one. The challenge will be converting this readiness into real adoption, while initial valuation and liquidity shape market perception during the launch period

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Are whales signaling a bottom in ETH?
10 whale wallets scooped 210k ETH at $4,100, supporting a potential reset as weak hands exit.

Is institutional capital backing the rebound?
ETH ETFs saw $290 million outflows and FUD keeps big money cautious, limiting near-term upside.

The market’s split on whether Ethereum [ETH] has bottomed. Price-wise, it’s wiped out all late-August and September gains, sitting about 20% off its $4,900 all-time high.

Most of the profit from the top is already in the books.

In fact, ETH’s realized profit hit a four-year high of $2 billion on the 18th of September at $4,589. That’s a hefty 1.84 million in sell-off, showing short-term gains have already been taken off the table.

Simply put, ETH looks like it’s gearing up for a clean reset. Supporting this shift, Lookonchain flagged 10 whale wallets that accumulated 210k ETH for $862.85 million, at an average cost basis of $4,100/ETH.

Source: Lookonchain

In short, whales are backing the reset thesis, with on-chain signals aligned.

On the charts, ETH has shed over 9.3% this week, posting its worst weekly outflow in almost two months. Historically, pullbacks of this size often spark strong rebounds, hinting at a classic weak-hand shakeout.

Meanwhile, as AMBCrypto flagged, Ethereum’s post-liquidation flush ran 3x deeper than Bitcoin [BTC], resetting positioning across derivatives. So the key question now: Is ETH weekly drawdown just a “healthy reset”?

Ethereum FUD drags on market conviction
Looks like institutional capital and smart money aren’t seeing eye to eye.

ETH ETFs have seen three straight days of $290 million outflows, the biggest since the $1 billion exodus in the late-August/early-September cycle. Clearly, institutions are taking chips off the table while whales are stacking.

In short, FUD is still capping big money from fully committing to the “dip.” Backing this, ETH’s realized losses hit a two-month high of $300 million on the 22nd of September, showing underwater HODLers are exiting.

Source: Glassnode

Simply put, traders are cutting positions, not HODLing through the dip.

According to AMBCrypto, this reflects low conviction on near-term upside. Historically, though, setups like this often mark ETH bottoms, as weak hands exit and coins flow into stronger holders.

Whale accumulation confirms this trend, though the lack of institutional support may keep the rebound muted.

With volatility still elevated, any sudden spikes in leverage could trigger pressure, capping ETH’s next leg.

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PayPal and Spark have announced a partnership to expand PYUSD liquidity. Spark says SparkLend deposits have surpassed $100 million; the Liquidity Layer and reserves have supported depth, and it has deployed $630 million in BTC-backed loans to Coinbase, as PYUSD has gone live on Stellar.

The SPXA offering is the first blockchain-based index fund licensed by the S&P Dow Jones Indices. Sep 25, 2025, 4:09 p.m.

Real-world asset specialist Centrifuge has launched what it calls the first licensed S&P 500 index fund on blockchain rails, opening one of the world’s most recognized equity benchmarks to on-chain investors.

The Janus Henderson Anemoy S&P 500 Fund, dubbed SPXA, went live on Thursday on Base, an Ethereum layer-2 network developed by crypto exchange Coinbase.

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The offering is the first tokenized index fund licensed by the S&P Dow Jones Indices. It allows the S&P 500, a wide basket of the largest publicly traded U.S. companies that covers roughly 80% of the U.S. equity market, to trade around the clock with transparent holdings.

FalconX, a digital asset brokerage, was an anchor investor in the product, while Wormhole, a cross-chain messaging protocol, will handle future expansion to other blockchains. Janus Henderson, a London-based global asset manager with nearly $500 billion in AUM, is serving as sub-investment manager, while Centrifuge's asset management arm Anemoy oversees the fund.

The initiative fits into a broader trend of bringing traditional financial instruments such as bonds, funds and equities, often called real-world assets (RWA), onto blockchain rails. Proponents explore tokenization for operational gains, speedier settlements and around-the-clock trading.

Centrifuge, which has built infrastructure for tokenizing private credit and fixed income since 2017, sees SPXA as its entry point into equities, a tokenization trend that has recently taken off.

"Indices are the best way to bring stocks on-chain," Bhaji Illuminati, CEO of Centrifuge, said in a statement. "They’re simple, collateral-ready and unlock liquidity in ways individual securities can’t."

For S&P Dow Jones Indices, the offering is a stepping stone to "build the future of index-linked financial products" traditional finance products are beginning to migrate to blockchain environments, said Cameron Drinkwater, chief product officer at S&P DJI.

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Ether spent the week clinging to the $4,000 mark, bobbing between cooling ETF flows, bargain-bin gas fees, and macro tremors that kept traders second-guessing every move. From Flush to Balance: Ether Needs to Clear $4,200 Ethereum (ETH) slipped toward the round number after a midweek flush knocked leverage out of the market.

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REX-Osprey unveils first Ethereum staking ETF amid cooling investor appetite Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 52 seconds ago · 2 min read

REX-Osprey's ESK fund launch comes as spot Ethereum ETF inflows slow, shifting focus to staking.

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REX-Osprey has launched the first US exchange-traded fund designed to pair spot Ethereum exposure with staking rewards.

Announced on Sept. 25, the new product trades under the ticker ESK and is registered as a 1940 Act ETF, giving investors access to Ethereum through a familiar regulatory framework.

The ESK fund blends spot ETH holdings with a staking component, distributing rewards from Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system to shareholders on a monthly basis.

Unlike many staking products offered through private agreements or custodians, REX-Osprey emphasized that it does not keep a share of the rewards. Instead, the full proceeds from staking are passed on to investors.

Greg King, chief executive of REX Financial, said:

“With ESK, we’re giving investors access to Ethereum plus staking rewards in the most broad-based US ETF format. This continues our work of introducing crypto staking through the ETF structure.”

This rollout builds on the company’s July launch of the first Solana Staking ETF in the US. That product broke new ground as the first Solana ETF  and the first domestic crypto ETF to include staking-related distributions.

Since then, the fund has grown beyond $300 million in assets under management and shifted into a Regulated Investment Company (RIC) structure to provide tax efficiency while preserving its combined spot-and-staking strategy.

Ethereum ETFs’ inflows coolThe arrival of ESK comes at a time when investor appetite for spot Ethereum ETFs has slowed considerably.

Data from SoSo Value shows that September has brought just $110 million in net inflows across nine US Ethereum spot products, compared with $3.8 billion in August and $5 billion in July. Notably, inflows have occurred on only seven trading days, while outflows have happened in 10 trading sessions this month.

Still, the cumulative flows into the products stand at $13.62 billion, with the funds managing $27.42 billion.

These numbers will significantly improve if the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allows the funds to integrate staking into their products. The financial regulator recently extended the review period for this approval.

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Solana price risks ending its four-year September win streak, dropping 17% since midmonth as bearish sentiment weighs on price action. On-chain data shows a 25% decline in daily active addresses, signaling weaker user engagement and reduced network activity. RSI at 40.54 confirms bearish momentum, with SOL eyeing $195.55 support and potential dips to $171.88 if pressure persists.Solana appears poised to close this month in the red, diverging from a four-year streak of historically positive September performances. 

A broader dip in market sentiment, with key on-chain metrics pointing to declining network activity, could push SOL’s price lower as the month nears its end.

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Over the past four years, September has consistently delivered gains for SOL. In 2021, SOL surged by 29%, followed by a more modest but steady 5.38% rise in 2022. The momentum strengthened in 2023, when the token climbed 8.22%, and continued in 2024 with a solid 12.5% increase. 

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However, this year appears different, as SOL looks poised to close September at a low, breaking its winning streak.

Solana Historical Monthly Returns. Source: CryptoRank
Despite starting the month strongly, SOL peaked at $253.51 on September 18 but has since fallen roughly 17%, reflecting growing bearish pressure.

This drop is partly attributed to the waning bullish sentiment in the market and primarily due to the weakening user engagement on the Solana network. 

According to Artemis, the total number of daily active addresses interacting with Solana-based protocols has totaled 3.04 million month-to-date, declining by 25%.

Solana Daily Active Addresses. Source: ArtemisSponsored

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Daily active addresses represent the number of unique wallets actively sending, receiving, or interacting with on-chain applications. When it falls, it signals weakening user engagement and lower network activity, which can reduce overall demand for the coin.

On the technical side, SOL’s plummeting Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the daily chart confirms the falling demand. At press time, this momentum indicator is at 40.54.

Solana RSI. Source: TradingView
The RSI measures an asset’s overbought and oversold conditions, with readings above 70 suggesting overbought conditions and below 30 indicating oversold conditions.

At 40.54, SOL’s RSI is in bearish territory, indicating that selling pressure is outweighing buying momentum. While a capitulation phase may not be imminent, downward momentum could persist if bearish sentiment continues. 

SOL Poised for Red September Close
If the downward trend continues, SOL may close September below its recent highs. In this scenario, its price could fall toward $195.55. If this support fails to hold, the coin’s price could dip further to $171.88.

Solana Price Analysis. Source: TradingView
However, a sudden surge in network activity or a reversal in broader market sentiment could mitigate losses and stabilize the price. With such a catalyst, SOL could rally toward $219.21.

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PayPal and decentralized finance platform Spark have launched a joint initiative to expand liquidity for PayPal USD (PYUSD). Deposits have already surpassed $100 million since the token was added to SparkLend on Sept 25.

The collaboration aims to grow that figure to $1 billion in the coming weeks, offering PayPal a DeFi-native route to scale its stablecoin.

Spark, an institutional-grade asset allocator, operates a Liquidity Layer that deploys more than $8 billion in stablecoin reserves into lending markets. This model replaces the short-lived incentive programs traditionally used to grow stablecoin adoption, instead offering predictable borrowing costs and deep market liquidity.

Phoenix Labs CEO Sam MacPherson said Spark’s framework shows how “DeFi can provide the reliable market foundations that global companies need to bring stablecoins into the mainstream economy.”

PYUSD, which is issued by Paxos Trust Company and backed by US dollar reserves and Treasuries, was launched in 2023 as PayPal’s entry into digital dollars. Its integration with Spark comes as stablecoin supply has surged nearly $30 billion in the past quarter, with daily transaction volumes now exceeding $100 billion.

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One famous analyst highlighted $0.80 as a crucial support level that ADA must hold.
Another market observer predicts a bounce starting mid-October that could drive the asset to a new all-time high by Christmas.

Did ADA Lose Its Chance?
It has been just over a month since Cardano’s ADA surged above $1. Since then, though, it has been on an evident decline which has even worsened in the past few days. As of this writing, the asset trades at around $0.78, representing a 15% plunge on a weekly scale.

According to renowned analyst Ali Martinez, the drop below $0.80 could prove critical, potentially preventing the price from rebounding by roughly 25% to $0.95.

Earlier this month, he revealed that large investors (known as whales) have offloaded 160 million tokens in the span of just 96 hours. This adds more weight to the bearish view, as it signals diminished confidence in the asset from these market participants, which could also reflect on smaller players. In addition, such actions increase ADA’s circulating supply, potentially triggering a price decline if demand does not increase. 

The lesser-known market observer, using the X moniker Man of Bitcoin, also outlined a bearish forecast. He believes the dip below $0.782 could be followed by an additional plunge to as low as $0.731.

ATH for Christmas?
The X user Sssebi recently agreed with the assumption that ADA can continue nosediving in the short term. However, the analyst thinks the downtrend will last only until next month and after that will be replaced by a resurgence, which could take the price to a new historical record by Christmas this year:

“Bigger drop until October and then bounce back mid-October-November. Possible new ATH at Christmas time.”

Bulls should also examine ADA’s Relative Strength Index (RSI), which has recently plummeted to approximately 30. Readings around and below that level indicate that the asset’s price has declined too rapidly over a short period, suggesting it may be on the verge of a revival. On the contrary, anything above 70 is considered bearish territory.

ADA RSI, Source: CryptoWaves

In brief
A Circle executive said the company is considering whether to enable reversible USDC transactions.
The move would potentially boost the usefulness of stablecoins by traditional finance players.
However, it also goes against the crypto ethos of immutability.
Publicly traded stablecoin issuer Circle is exploring the possibility of reversible transactions involving its dollar-backed stablecoin, USDC, according to a report from the Financial Times. 

The firm’s considerations would stray from the concept of immutablity—one of blockchain’s foundational premises that does not allow for finalized transactions to be modified—but potentially catalyze the intertwinement of stablecoins within traditional finance. 

“We are thinking through… whether or not there’s the possibility of reversibility of transactions, right—but at the same time, we want settlement finality,” Circle President Heath Tarber told the publication. 

Tarber, who previously served as the chair and chief executive for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said that while some people believe blockchain is superior to current financial systems, “There are some benefits of the current system that aren’t necessarily currently present.”

As it stands today, Circle and other stablecoin issuers can freeze assets or blacklist addresses from engaging with their fiat-backed stablecoins—but they cannot undo or reverse a transaction once it's reached finality.

For example, in May the firm froze $58 million in USDC tied to the Libra token scandal on Solana, rendering it unusable and untransferrable in the process. Hayden Davis and Ben Chow, who helped launch LIBRA, regained access to their funds in August via a court order.

According to Tarber, developers are reportedly discussing whether—in “certain circumstances” with agreeable parties—transactions could be reversed or refunded due to fraud on “certain blockchains.”

However, the Circle executive backed away from this being a possible function on Arc, the upcoming layer-1 blockchain being developed by the firm. Instead, he said, it would need to be a layer added on top of the Arc network. 

Circle first announced Arc in August, highlighting its stablecoin-focused build that will use USDC as a native gas token for transaction fees, as well as offer sub-second finality and opt-in privacy features.

Circle, which completed its massively successful IPO earlier this year, expects Arc to hit public testnet this fall. Shares of CRCL are down nearly 2% today, now changing hands above $129. 

The firm’s dollar-pegged USDC stablecoin maintains the 7th-largest market cap among crypto assets at more than $74 billion, according to CoinGecko.

A representative for Circle did not immediately respond to Decrypt’s request for comment.

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SharpLink becomes first public company to natively issue tokenized equity shares directly on Ethereum blockchain
Partnership with Superstate enables SBET shareholders to hold shares in self-custodied wallets using Opening Bell platform
Company holds over 838,000 ETH making it one of world’s largest corporate Ethereum holders with strategic treasury
Tokenized shares remain SEC-compliant while exploring future trading on decentralized finance protocols and AMMs

SharpLink Gaming has announced plans to tokenize its common stock directly on the Ethereum network. 

The company will partner with financial technology firm Superstate to make this vision reality. This marks the first time a publicly traded company has taken such a direct approach to blockchain equity. 

SharpLink’s decision reflects its deep commitment to Ethereum infrastructure. The gaming company already holds more than 838,000 ETH in its corporate treasury. This substantial holding makes SharpLink one of the world’s largest corporate Ethereum investors. 

The tokenization initiative builds on this foundation while pushing boundaries in capital markets innovation. Shareholders will soon be able to hold SBET shares natively on the blockchain.

Ethereum Tokenization Platform Opens New Possibilities
Superstate’s Opening Bell platform will handle the technical implementation of SharpLink’s tokenization process. The regulated platform allows companies to convert SEC-registered equity into blockchain-based tokens. 

These tokenized shares maintain full legal compliance with traditional securities regulations. However, they offer enhanced functionality that traditional book-entry shares cannot provide.

Tokenized SBET shares can be stored in self-custodied wallets, giving investors direct control over their holdings. The technology also enables integration with various digital financial products and services. 

Global investor segments may gain easier access to these tokenized securities. This approach could democratize investment opportunities across international borders.

The partnership goes beyond simple tokenization. SharpLink and Superstate plan to explore how tokenized equities might eventually trade on automated market makers. These DeFi protocols could provide continuous liquidity and improved market efficiency. 

Current regulations require careful navigation of compliance requirements. The collaboration aims to demonstrate how traditional securities can operate within decentralized finance frameworks.

Robert Leshner, Superstate’s CEO, expressed enthusiasm about the historic partnership. He noted SharpLink’s position as an important Ethereum-aligned company makes them ideal for this milestone. The collaboration could establish precedents for how other public companies approach blockchain integration.

NEW: SharpLink is partnering with Superstate to issue tokenized $SBET shares directly on the Ethereum blockchain.

SharpLink will become the first public company to do so.

Together, we’ll work to advance how tokenized public equities can one day trade on Automated Market Makers… pic.twitter.com/gZS7w68VKf

— SharpLink (SBET) (@SharpLinkGaming) September 25, 2025

SharpLink’s Crypto Treasury Strategy Powers Blockchain Vision
SharpLink’s tokenization announcement builds on its existing cryptocurrency strategy. 

The company launched its ETH treasury initiative in June 2025 after appointing Joseph Lubin as Chairman. Lubin’s background as Consensys founder and Ethereum co-founder brought significant blockchain expertise. This leadership change aligned with SharpLink’s transformation into a digital asset treasury company.

Since implementing its ETH accumulation strategy, SharpLink has generated substantial returns. 

The company earned 3,815 ETH through native and liquid staking rewards as of September 2025. These earnings demonstrate the potential benefits of corporate cryptocurrency adoption. SharpLink’s treasury strategy validates Ethereum’s utility beyond speculative investment.

Co-CEO Joseph Chalom emphasized the strategic importance of this tokenization move. He described it as more than a technological achievement, calling it a statement about capital markets’ future. 

The initiative aligns with SharpLink’s dual mission of building a trusted digital asset treasury and accelerating ETH adoption. This approach positions the company at the forefront of financial innovation.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until October 28, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW), if they purchased the Company’s securities between January 30, 2025 and July 23, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

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Dow and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On July 24, 2025, the Company disclosed a 2Q 2025 non-GAAP loss per share of $0.42, much larger than the approximate $0.17 to $0.18 per share loss expected by analysts, and net sales of $10.1 billion, representing a 7.3% year-over-year decline and missing consensus estimates by $130 million, “reflecting declines in all operating segments” due in part to “the lower-for-longer earnings environment that our industry is facing, amplified by recent trade and tariff uncertainties.” Further, the Company disclosed that it was cutting its dividend in half, from $0.70 per share to only $0.35 per share, citing the need for “financial flexibility amidst a persistently challenging macroeconomic environment.”

On this news, the price of Dow’s shares fell $5.30 per share, or 17.45%, to close at $25.07 per share on July 24, 2025.  

The case is Sarti v. Dow Inc., No. 25-cv-12744.

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Key Takeaways AAR's current ratio of 2.91 tops the industry's 1.83, showing strong short-term liquidity.The company's ROE of 12.29% exceeds the industry average, reflecting efficient capital use.Facility expansions are set to lift AAR's MRO capacity by 15% and add $60M in annual revenues.
AAR Corp.’s (AIR - Free Report) solid foothold in the aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market, along with robust ROE and better debt management, serves as a key growth driver for the company. Given its growth prospects, AIR makes for a solid investment option in the Zacks Aerospace Defense Equipment industry.

Let’s focus on the factors that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company a strong investment pick at the moment.

AIR’s Growth Outlook & Surprise HistoryThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for AAR’s fiscal 2026 earnings per share (EPS) is pegged at $4.43, which implies a year-over-year rise of 13.3%.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AAR’s total revenues for fiscal 2026 stands at $2.87 billion, which indicates year-over-year growth of 3.4%.

The company surpassed expectations in the last four reported quarters and delivered an average earnings surprise of 9.44%.

AIR’s Return on EquityReturn on equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company has used its funds to generate higher returns. AAR currently has an ROE of 12.29% compared to the industry's average of 9.31%. This suggests that the company has been utilizing its funds more effectively than its peers in the industry.

Liquidity Position of AARAAR Corp’s current ratio at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was 2.91, higher than the industry’s average of 1.83. The ratio, being greater than one, indicates AAR’s ability to meet its future short-term liabilities without difficulties.

AIR Expands Presence in MRO MarketAAR stands as North America’s largest independent maintenance, repair and overhaul provider, with six certified hangars located across the United States and Canada.

In June 2025, Delta TechOps opted for AAR’s aviation maintenance software subsidiary, Trax, to upgrade its legacy maintenance and engineering systems with Trax’s eMRO and eMobility solutions. Previously, in April, Amerijet International Airlines partnered with Trax to improve its maintenance processes and drive its digital transformation initiatives.

To further strengthen its MRO capabilities, the company is presently undertaking airframe MRO facility expansions at its Oklahoma City and Miami hangars. Once operational next year, these expansions are expected to increase AAR’s MRO network capacity by 15% and add nearly $60 million to the company’s annual revenues.

These efforts boost AIR’s worldwide MRO capabilities, broaden its service portfolio and reinforce its regional footprint.

Overview of AAR’s Debt ProfileCurrently, AAR’s total debt to capital is 44.41%, better than the industry’s average of 49.30%.

AIR’s times interest earned ratio (TIE) at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was 1.8. The TIE ratio of more than 1 indicates that the company will be able to meet its interest payment obligations in the near term without any problems.

AIR Stock Price PerformanceIn the past three months, AAR shares have rallied 19.1% compared with the industry’s growth of 2.1%.

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Other Stocks to ConsiderA few other top-ranked stocks from the same industry are Astronics Corp. (ATRO - Free Report) , which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and Elbit Systems (ESLT - Free Report) and Loar Holdings, Inc. (LOAR - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATRO’s 2025 EPS stands at $1.60 per share, which implies a jump of 46.8%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 sales is pegged at $850.8 million, which calls for an increase of 7%.

ESLT’s long-term earnings growth rate is 23.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 EPS is pegged at $12.10, which suggests a year-over-year improvement of 38.1%.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LOAR’s 2025 EPS stands at 79 cents per share, which suggests massive growth of 88.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 sales stands at $495.2 million, which implies an increase of 22.9%.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Pre-market futures are still swimming in the red at this hour, even with a large amount of economic data hitting the tape better than expected. Market indexes are moving fairly rapidly, but currently we’re -70 points on the Dow, -28 on the S&P 500 and -145 points on the Nasdaq. Bond yields are ticking higher, notably on the 2-year: +3.66%; the 10-year is approaching +4.19%.

Q2 GDP Revised Up Half a Percentage Point
In a very unusual move this morning, the third and final revision to Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP), instead of remaining where the second revision was or moving incrementally higher or lower, blossomed from +3.3% to +3.8% — half a percentage point. It now registers as the strongest quarter of growth since Q3 2023.

The biggest jump came from Consumption: last posted at +1.6%, it now jumps to +2.5%. The Price Index ticked up 10 basis points (bps) on both headline, +2.1%, and core: +2.6%. Shipments remained relatively chilly at -0.3%. We’ll take this as an increased appetite for the U.S. consumer, but not shared among our trading partners.

Weekly Jobless Claims Stay Well-Behaved
Some of the most consistently positive economic numbers for the majority of this year come from Weekly Jobless Claims, and so it remains today. Initial Jobless Claims slid to their lowest level since mid-summer: 218K, down -17K from estimates and -14K from a modestly revised 232K the previous week, and a whopping -64K claims lower than two weeks ago.

Continuing Claims rose from the prior week’s tally — 1.926 million from an upwardly revised 1.928 million the week before that. Continuing jobless claims are reported a week in arrears from new claims. But this is now the third-straight week longer-term jobless claims have been below 1.94 million, where it spent the previous 12 weeks.

Durable Goods Orders Stronger than Expected
August Durable Goods Orders swung to a positive +2.9% from the prior month’s slightly upwardly revised -2.7% and the consensus estimate of -0.5%. Subtracting Transportation orders, this comes back to a more closely aligned-with-estimates +0.4%, down from the prior month’s revised +1.0%. Non-defense, ex-aircraft orders came in at +0.6%, down 20 bps from the downwardly revised +0.8% in the last go-around.

Trade, Retail & Wholesale Numbers Come in Lower
The Advanced U.S. Trade Balance for August came in lower than the prior month, as expected: -$85.5 billion, an improvement from the revised -$102.8 billion. Advanced Retail Inventories, also for August, was unched from an expected +0.2%, matching lows not seen since April. Advanced Wholesale Inventories swung to -0.2% from an original +0.2% reported.

What to Expect from the Stock Market Today
Existing Home Sales for August are expected at 10 am ET today. Forecasts are for 3.96 million seasonally adjusted, annualized units, down from the 4.01 million reported for July. However, New Home Sales vastly outperformed expectations yesterday — 800K from 649K anticipated — so perhaps we’ll see something similarly outsized in this metric, as well.

Warehouse club giant Costco (COST - Free Report) reports fiscal Q4 results after today’s closing bell. The Zacks Rank #3 (Hold)-rated stock is expected to have grown +12.8% on earnings year over year and +8.1% on revenues. Costco has outperformed earnings expectations in three of its past four quarters.

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