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Key Takeaways FTI secured a $250M-$500M subsea contract from ExxonMobil Guyana for the Hammerhead project.The deal leverages TechnipFMC's Subsea 2.0 technology and strengthens its offshore efficiency.This agreement marks FTI's seventh greenfield engagement with ExxonMobil Guyana since 2017.
TechnipFMC plc (FTI - Free Report) has landed a substantial subsea contract from ExxonMobil Guyana, an affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM - Free Report) , to support the Hammerhead development in Guyana’s Stabroek Block. The contract is considered substantial as it has an estimated value between $250 million and $500 million.

The award of this contract by ExxonMobil Guyana is followed by its recent final investment decision for the Hammerhead project, which aims to boost oil production in the country.

Scope of the ContractThe contract includes management, engineering and manufacturing of subsea production systems with both production and water injection capabilities.The subsea architecture will utilize components from TechnipFMC’s Subsea 2.0 platform, such as subsea trees, manifolds and control systems. This advanced technology has been central to the company’s ability to deliver projects on schedule and boost efficiency in offshore operations.

FTI’s Leveraging Subsea Technology UnitTechnipFMC’s Subsea unit is engaged in the manufacture and design of products and systems, performs engineering, procurement and project management and provides services to oil and gas companies associated with offshore exploration and production. The company’s Subsea division continues to be its primary growth engine, fueled by a record $2.6 billion in orders during the second quarter of 2025 and is well-positioned to exceed the $10 billion full-year target. The backlog has climbed to $15.8 billion, marking growth in six of the past seven quarters and ensuring strong revenue visibility. Margins also strengthened by 450 basis points to 21.8%, driven by solid execution, a favorable earnings mix, and increased project and services activity. This sustained performance underscores TechnipFMC’s Subsea segment’s resilience, innovation-driven advantage and ability to deliver high-margin growth, reinforcing its role as the cornerstone of the company’s long-term strategy.

A Milestone in Longstanding CollaborationThis agreement marks TechnipFMC’s seventh greenfield engagement with ExxonMobil Guyana since 2017. The project not only expands TechnipFMC’s portfolio but also strengthens its strategic relationship with Exxon, opening doors to future opportunities in Guyana’s booming offshore energy sector in the prolific Stabroek Block.

In April 2024, TechnipFMC, currently carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), was awarded another substantial contract by Exxon in Guyana’s Stabroek Block. Valued between $500 million and $1 billion, the Whiptail project highlights FTI’s strategic positioning in the region and its expansion through a series of high-value contracts.

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

Strategic Importance of Stabroek BlockThe Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana, is one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the world. ExxonMobil Guyana is currently the largest stakeholder and also an operator in the Stabroek block, holding a 45% interest. Its partners are Chevron Corporation (CVX - Free Report) and CNOOC, holding 30% and 25% interest, respectively. Earlier, Hess Corporation held a 30% stake in the block, which was later acquired by Chevron through a company-wide acquisition deal. The transaction gave Chevron access to the vast reserves of the Starbroek Block, offshore Guyana.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SelectQuote Inc. (NYSE: SLQT), a digital insurance platform known for selling Medicare Advantage plans, is facing heightened legal scrutiny after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) intervened in a whistleblower lawsuit alleging deceptive sales practices. The federal action triggered a sharp 19% drop in SelectQuote’s share price on May 1, 2025, and has now led to a securities class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors.

The suit, Pahlkotter v. SelectQuote Inc. et al., covers investors who purchased SelectQuote stock between September 9, 2020, and May 1, 2025, and alleges that the company misled the market about its business model and regulatory exposure.

Hagens Berman urges SelectQuote investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now.

Class Period: Sept. 9, 2020 – May 1, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Oct. 10, 2025
Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/slqt
Contact the Firm Now: [email protected]
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Allegations of Kickbacks and Misrepresentation

At the heart of the complaint are claims that SelectQuote misrepresented its Medicare Advantage sales practices. While the company publicly promoted its services as offering “unbiased advice” and “neutral plan comparisons,” the lawsuit asserts that SelectQuote:

Steered customers toward plans from insurers offering the highest commissions.Accepted illegal kickbacks in exchange for preferential treatment.Violated federal statutes, including the False Claims Act
The DOJ’s complaint alleges that from 2016 through at least 2021, SelectQuote received tens of millions of dollars in improper payments and discriminated against less profitable customers by directing them away from lower-margin plans.

Market Fallout and Investor Impact

The DOJ’s involvement sent shockwaves through the market, with SelectQuote’s stock plunging nearly 20% in a single day. Over the past six months, shares have declined more than 40%, reflecting investor concern over the company’s legal exposure and potential reputational damage.

The class-action lawsuit argues that SelectQuote’s public statements failed to disclose material risks tied to its sales practices, leading investors to overvalue the company’s growth prospects and revenue integrity.

Hagens Berman Investigates Alleged Revenue Manipulation

Shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman is investigating whether SelectQuote’s revenue was artificially inflated through deceptive conduct. Reed Kathrein, a partner at the firm, commented: “The DOJ’s intervention transforms this from a routine business dispute into a serious federal matter. We’re examining whether SelectQuote’s so-called ‘unbiased’ model was merely a façade for a kickback-driven sales engine.”

If you invested in SelectQuote and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now »

If you’d like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the SelectQuote case and our investigation, read more »

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

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

Contact:
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Key Takeaways Equinix introduced a Distributed AI infrastructure to support next-gen intelligent systems.The new Fabric Intelligence software will automate connectivity for AI and multicloud workloads.Equinix will open AI Solutions Labs in 20 sites across 10 countries to foster enterprise adoption.
Equinix (EQIX - Free Report) has announced a groundbreaking Distributed AI infrastructure aimed at powering the next wave of AI innovation, including agentic AI.

This new approach comes in response to the evolving needs of businesses deploying next-generation AI agents, which require a reimagined IT architecture to handle increasing complexity and scale. Unlike traditional applications, these next-generation intelligent systems depend on distributed infrastructure for tasks such as training, inference and managing data sovereignty. Meeting these needs requires a new kind of infrastructure — globally distributed, deeply interconnected and built for performance at scale.

With a fully programmable, AI-optimized network linking more than 270 data centers across 77 markets, Equinix is uniquely positioned to unify these environments across geographies, enabling intelligent systems to operate reliably, securely and everywhere they need to be.

Key Announcements From EQIX's Inaugural AI SummitA software layer that improves Equinix Fabric, a global interconnection service providing real-time awareness and automation for AI and multicloud workloads. Set to launch in the first quarter of 2026, Fabric Intelligence works in conjunction with AI orchestration tools to automate connectivity decisions, utilizes live telemetry for deep observability and dynamically modifies routing along with segmentation to enhance performance and streamline network operations. By ensuring the network is responsive to workload requirements, Fabric Intelligence assists enterprises in minimizing manual efforts, expediting deployment and maintaining alignment with the scale and speed of AI.

Secondly, Equinix is introducing a global AI Solutions Lab in 20 locations across 10 countries, providing enterprises with a dynamic setting to collaborate with top AI partners. Enterprises can leverage the AI Solutions Lab to engage with the expansive Equinix AI partner ecosystem. This collaboration can assist in mitigating the risks associated with AI adoption, co-innovating solutions and accelerating the transition from concept to operational AI deployment.

Currently recognized as one of the most comprehensive vendor-neutral AI ecosystems in the industry, boasting more than 2,000 partners globally, it facilitates the discoverability and actionability of next-generation AI inferencing services through the new Fabric Intelligence. This initiative grants enterprises access to state-of-the-art technology, including the GroqCloud platform, set to launch in the first quarter of 2026, allowing for direct and private access to advanced inference platforms without the need for custom builds, thereby enabling them to connect and scale AI services more rapidly while ensuring enterprise-grade performance and security.

Equinix's Distributed AI infrastructure allows enterprises to address use cases such as real-time decision-making for predictive maintenance in manufacturing, dynamic retail optimization and accelerated fraud detection in financial services. By providing AI capabilities at the edge and across multiple regions, Equinix supports organizations in running scalable, compliant and low-latency AI workloads wherever needed. These products are expected to be available in the first quarter of 2026.

Over the past month, shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have lost 1% against the industry’s rise of 0.8%.

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Stocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked stocks from the broader REIT sector are SL Green (SLG - Free Report) and Plymouth Industrial REIT (PLYM - Free Report) , each carrying 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 SLG’s 2025 FFO per share has moved 22 cents northward to $6.21 over the past two months.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PLYM’s 2025 FFO per share has moved 2 cents upward to $1.88 over the past two months.

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

Organogenesis Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORGO) shared topline data on Thursday from the second Phase 3 randomized controlled trial (RCT) of ReNu, a cryopreserved amniotic suspension allograft (ASA) for the management of symptoms associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA).

ReNu is a cryopreserved, amniotic suspension allograft (ASA) developed for managing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.

ReNu consists of amniotic fluid cells and micronized amniotic membrane and contains cellular, growth factor, and extracellular matrix components.

ReNu received FDA Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation for Knee OA in 2021.

DataThe trial did not achieve statistical significance for its primary endpoint, despite the ReNu results demonstrating a numerical improvement in baseline pain reduction over the first Phase 3 trial.

Baseline pain reduction at six months for ReNu was -6.9 for the second Phase 3 study compared to -6.0 in the first Phase 3 study.

Additionally, the ReNu results continued to demonstrate a favorable safety profile.

The primary endpoint for the study is the difference between the ReNu and Saline groups in the reduction in knee pain at six months, assessed by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) pain scale.

The study demonstrated a numerical improvement of -0.51 favoring ReNu (p=0.0393 one-sided p-value, compared to p=0.023 target threshold). The first Phase 3 trial achieved improvement of -0.72, favoring ReNu, which was statistically significant (p=0.0177, one-sided p-value, compared to p=0.023 target threshold).

“As a next step, we will request a pre-BLA meeting with the FDA by the end of October to discuss the submission pathway, including using the combined efficacy analysis from both Phase 3 studies to support a BLA approval,” said Patrick Bilbo, Chief Operating Officer of Organogenesis said in a press release on Thursday.

ReNu has now been studied in three large RCTs of more than 1,300 patients combined.

ORGO Price Action: Organogenesis Holdings shares were down 15.49% at $3.95 at the time of publication on Friday. The stock is trading within its 52-week range of $2.61 to $6.71, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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September 26, 2025 11:28 AM EDT | Source: Everyday People Financial Corp.
Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - September 26, 2025) - Everyday People Financial Corp. (TSXV: EPF) (OTCQB: EPFCF) ("Everyday People" or the "Company"), a technology-driven financial services provider, is pleased to announce that the Company is participating in the upcoming Annual Smallcap Discoveries Conference in Vancouver. Gordon Reykdal, Executive Chairman of the Company will be presenting on September 30, 2025 about the companies recent and future activities.

The Vancouver event will feature company presentations, keynote sessions, and one-on-one meetings in a curated format that brings together engaged investors and select Canadian growth companies. Focused on strengthening Canada's microcap ecosystem, it fosters meaningful connections, improves access to capital, and builds long-term support for businesses that often operate outside the spotlight. At its heart, it is a community effort to create a healthier environment for capital formation, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Investors interested in meeting with the Company during the conference should contact coordinator at [email protected].

This year's event is being held on September 29-30, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the Parq Hotel and Casino.

Any investors who would like to attend Small Cap Discoveries Conference can register for a pass here.

About Smallcap Discoveries

Smallcap Discoveries is Canada's leading small-cap investment community, dedicated to uncovering high-quality, under-followed companies with strong growth potential. Founded and led by veteran investors, the platform provides in-depth research, exclusive insights, and direct access to emerging opportunities in the micro and small-cap space. Through its premium membership, conferences, and educational resources, Smallcap Discoveries connects growth-focused investors with exceptional companies, helping members identify tomorrow's leaders today.

Redemption of Restricted Share Units

On August 14, 2025, the Company's board of directors (the "Board") approved the issuance of an aggregate of 182,000 common shares pursuant to the redemption of 182,000 Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") that vested on August 13, 2025 after one year. Of these, 132,000 RSUs were held by one director and 50,000 RSUs were held by one officer. In accordance with the terms of the Company's Omnibus Share Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), RSUs may only be redeemed for common shares no earlier than 15 days following their respective vesting dates.

On August 31, 2025, a further 396,000 RSUs granted to three directors on August 31, 2022 vested, representing the final tranche of that grant. These RSUs were redeemed for common shares, with the Board approving the issuance of 132,000 common shares to each of the three directors. The shares were issued on September 15, 2025.

Following the above redemptions, the Company has 129,080,081 common shares issued and outstanding.

All common shares issued upon redemption of RSUs are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day under applicable Canadian securities laws and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Issuance of Restricted Share Units

On August 14, 2025, the Board approved the grant of an aggregate of 225,000 RSUs to one officer of the Company pursuant to the Plan, in connection with their appointment as an officer and in recognition of their service to the Company. Each RSU entitles the holder to receive one common share upon vesting. These RSUs will vest one year from the grant date.

In addition, as previously approved by the Board, the Company will issue 37,500 RSUs to one officer pursuant to the terms of the Plan. These RSUs will be granted on September 30, 2025.

Omnibus Share Incentive Plan

The Company's Plan provides for the grant RSUs, options ("Options"), performance share units ("PSUs" and together with the RSUs, "Share Units") and deferred share units ("DSUs" and together with the Options and Share Units, "Awards"). The Plan includes a "rolling" stock option plan component that sets the maximum number of common shares in the capital of the Company ("Common Shares") reserved for issuance, in the aggregate, pursuant to the exercise of Options granted thereunder, together with the number of Common Shares reserved for issuance pursuant to the settlement of Share Units and DSUs granted under the Plan and the number of Common Shares reserved for issuance pursuant to any other security based compensation arrangement of the Company, at 10% of the number of Common Shares issued and outstanding on a non-diluted basis from time to time. In addition, the Plan sets the maximum number of Common Shares reserved for issuance, in the aggregate, pursuant to the settlement of Share Units and DSUs granted under the Plan at 5,000,000 Common Shares.

The Company's Plan was last annually approved by the Company's shareholders at its annual and special meeting held July 25, 2024, and subsequently received annual approval from the TSX Venture Exchange on July 29, 2024.

About Everyday People Financial Corp.

Everyday People Financial Corp. is a technology-driven financial services company with a mission to help individuals and businesses manage money better. First established in 1988, we have a workforce of over 650 people operating in the United Kingdom and Canada providing fully fee-for-service solutions across two business pillars operating in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), which helps organizations recover receivables and streamline billing processes without purchasing consumer debt, and Financial Services, which provides digital tools and credit access programs that support Canadians on their financial journey, all without lending money.

Founded on the belief that everyone deserves a second chance to rebuild financial health and wealth, the Company is committed to providing affordable, innovative, and responsible financial solutions that create lasting value for our clients, customers, and shareholders.

We are changing the way people manage money by enhancing our client and consumer services with our own affordability assessment programs with specialized financial products and literacy programs. We're helping everyday people rebuild their financial health for generational wealth. We stand for creativity and entrepreneurship. Our combination of companies, products and services has been established to ensure we can fulfill consumers' financial needs and service them in a low-cost and effective manner.

For more information visit: www.everydaypeoplefinancial.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" (collectively referred to hereafter as "forward-looking statements") under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to financial performance, and key financial metrics, results of operations, integration of the acquired businesses, and the business, plans, strategy and operations of the Company. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, expectations and assumptions concerning the Company and the acquired businesses as well as other risks and uncertainties, including those described in the documents filed by the Company on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Disclaimer

This news release is not an offer of the securities for sale in the United States. The securities described in this news release have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended) absent registration or an exemption from registration. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any state in which where such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

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Key Takeaways Nasdaq shares have gained 19.5% in the past year compared with the industry's growth of 6%.
For 2025, NDAQ expects Capital Access Platforms revenue growth in the range of 5% to 8% over the medium term.
Nasdaq aims to reach 40-50% SaaS revenues as a percentage of total revenues by 2025.

Shares of Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ - Free Report) have gained 19.5% in the past year, outperforming the industry's growth of 6%, the Finance sector’s return of 17.2% and the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s appreciation of 17.5%.

With a market capitalization of $49.76 billion, the average volume of shares traded in the last three months was 3.5 million. NDAQ has a solid track record of beating earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters, with an average of 4.36%.

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NDAQ Shares are UndervaluedNasdaq shares are trading at a discount to the Zacks Securities and Exchange industry. Its forward price-to-earnings of 24.13X is lower than the industry average of 24.19X.

Shares of Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE - Free Report) and CME Group Inc. (CME - Free Report) are also trading at a discount to the industry average, while Cboe Global Markets (CBOE - Free Report) shares are trading at a multiple higher than the industry average.

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NDAQ’s Growth Projection EncouragesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Nasdaq’s 2025 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 17.7%. The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $5.14 billion, implying a year-over-year improvement of 10.5%.

The consensus estimate for 2026 earnings per share and revenues indicates an increase of 11.4% and 7.2%, respectively, from the corresponding 2025 estimates.

The long-term earnings growth is expected to be 13.8%, better than the industry average of 10.4%.

Optimist Analyst Sentiment on NDAQFour of the 12 analysts covering the stock have raised estimates for 2025, and three analysts have raised the same for 2026 over the past 60 days. Thus, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 and 2026 earnings has moved up 1.2% and 0.5%, respectively, in the past 60 days.

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Nasdaq’s Favorable Return on CapitalReturn on equity in the trailing 12 months was 15.9%, better than the industry average of 14.5%. This highlights the company’s efficiency in utilizing shareholders’ funds.

Also, the return on invested capital (ROIC) has been increasing over the last few quarters as the company raised its capital investment over the same time frame, reflecting NDAQ’s efficiency in utilizing funds to generate income. ROIC in the trailing 12 months was 7.1%, better than the industry average of 6%.

What's Aiding NDAQ's Performance?Nasdaq’s growth strategy focuses on generating more revenues from high-growth Market Technology and Investment Intelligence segments, forward R&D spending on higher-growth products, expansion of its Anti-Financial Crime clientele and innovations.

The company expects strong growth from its index and analytics businesses and moderate growth in its exchange data products across U.S. and Nordic equities. For 2025, Nasdaq continues to expect Capital Access Platforms to deliver revenue growth within its medium-term growth outlook range of 5% to 8% with subdivision revenue growth expected to be consistent with prior comments provided in January and Financial Technology to deliver revenue growth within its medium-term growth outlook range of 10-14% and total Solutions revenue growth of 8% to 11% over the medium term.

NDAQ has an impressive inorganic story, providing it with direct access to the Canadian equities market, expanding its technology offerings, and enhancing its market surveillance techniques.

Nasdaq noted that the anti-fin crime space has a total addressable market of $12.5 billion. Nasdaq aims to achieve 40-50% SaaS revenues as a percentage of total revenues this year.

ConclusionNasdaq is set to grow on impressive organic growth, an increasing on-trading revenue base and strategic buyouts to capitalize on market opportunities. Nasdaq is investing in proprietary data, migrating markets and SaaS solutions to capitalize on the growth opportunities in the cryptocurrency markets.

NDAQ’s dividend story is impressive. It has steadily increased its dividend each year and will continue to do so to achieve a dividend payout ratio of 35-38% by 2027.

Coupled with the positive analyst sentiment, solid growth projections, as well as Higher return on capital, the time appears right for potential investors to bet on this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) insurer. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

September 26, 2025 11:32 ET

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Vow ASA

Oslo, 26 September 2025: Vow ASA (ticker OSE: VOW) and its subsidiary Scanship has received a purchase order from a major European shipyard worth EUR 11.3 million. Deliveries starting mid-June 2026 and throughout 2027.

This order was first mentioned as an option in a stock market announcement on 8 February 2024. Under the agreement, the customer retains an option to order similar equipment for one additional vessel at a later stage. 

“Through this contract, we continue our cooperation with shipyards and owners, delivering the fifth vessel in a series of newbuilds, to be fully equipped with our advanced systems, and reinforcing our commitment to reliable and sustainable solutions,” says Gunnar Pedersen, CEO of Vow ASA.

With Scanship technology onboard, all wastewater on the ships will be purified according to the requirements in the Baltic Sea and Alaskan State waters, which are to date the highest standards at sea. All residue sludge from the wastewater, along with food waste and other biogenic waste from hotel operations, will undergo several processing steps such as dewatering, homogenization, thermal hydrolysis, drying, and pyrolysis. 

The end products are climate neutral energy and carbon for capture and storage (CCS). The waste management system further enhances the abord circular economy, recovering valuable commodities such as glass and aluminum for landing. 

The state-of-the-art system is a fully integrated clean ship solution for more than 10,000 people at sea, ensuring compliance with all maritime environmental requirements, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, recovering important resources from waste, and preventing pollution. 

For more information, please contact:  

Gunnar Pedersen, CEO, Vow ASA 

Tel: +47 916 30 304 

Email: [email protected] 

Cecilie Brænd Hekneby, CFO, Vow ASA 

Tel: +47 992 93 826 

Email: [email protected] 

This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange notice was published by Cecilie Brænd Hekneby, CFO, on the date and time as set out in the release. 

About Vow 

Vow and its subsidiaries Scanship, C.H. Evensen and Etia are passionate about preventing pollution. The company’s world leading solutions convert biomass and waste into valuable resources and generate clean energy for a wide range of industries. 

Advanced technologies and solutions from Vow enable industry decarbonisation and material recovery. Biomass, sewage sludge, plastic waste and end-of-life tyres can be converted into clean energy, low carbon fuels and renewable carbon that replace natural gas, petroleum products and fossil carbon. The solutions are scalable, standardised, patented, and thoroughly documented, and the company’s capability to deliver is well proven. 

The company is a cruise market leader in wastewater purification and valorisation of waste. It provides technology and solutions which enable industries to transition towards a fossil-free future by converting biomass and waste into valuable resources and clean energy. The company also has strong niche positions in food safety and robotics, and in heat-intensive industries with a strong decarbonising agenda. 

Located in Oslo, the parent company Vow ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker VOW). 

The Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry has been grappling with persistent weakness in the manufacturing sector, tepid new orders and supply-chain disruptions. A tough labor market also creates concerns for the industry.

Nevertheless, industry participants’ focus on cost-control measures and investments in product development have allowed them to stay competitive in the market. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO - Free Report) , Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK - Free Report) and Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC - Free Report) appear well-poised to stay afloat in challenging market conditions.

About the Industry
The Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry comprises companies that develop and distribute hand and mechanics tools, hydraulic tools, engineered fastening systems and heavy-lifting technology solutions. Arc-welding products, robotic-welding packages, fume-extraction equipment, oxy-fuel cutting equipment, plasma cutters, healthcare solutions, electronic security solutions and other products are also produced by some tool-makers. The highly advanced tools are used in industrial, commercial, oil & gas, mining, automotive and other industries. The providers of electronic security solutions cater to the commercial, retail, government, financial and healthcare markets. Regarding international operations, some industry players provide products and services to customers in North and South America, Japan, Europe, Canada, Asia and the Middle East.

Major Trends Shaping the Manufacturing Tools Industry's prospects
Weakness in the Manufacturing Sector: Persistent weakness in the manufacturing sector has been denting the demand in the industry. After witnessing expansion in economic activities for the second consecutive month in February, the manufacturing sector contracted for the sixth consecutive month in August. Per the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) report, the Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index touched 48.7% in August. A figure less than 50% indicates a contraction in manufacturing activity. Although the New Orders Index expanded in August, touching 51.4%, the metric was in contraction territory for the previous six consecutive months.

Rising Costs Hurt Margins: Industry participants have been encountering input cost inflation and other expenses, which have been denting profitability. Also, supply-chain issues and tariff-related uncertainties might inflate raw material and other logistics expenses. The latest ISM report’s Supplier Deliveries Index reflects slower deliveries in August. This followed a brief improvement in July after seven months of slower performance through June. The rise in expenses, along with a tough labor market, poses a threat to margins. That said, companies have been focused on cost management initiatives to mitigate cost-related challenges. These include streamlining operational structures, optimizing supply networks and implementing effective pricing policies.

Investments in Product Development & Innovation: Industry players’ constant focus on innovation, product upgrades and the development of new products to stay competitive in the market is expected to drive growth. While this augurs well for the industry’s long-term growth, hefty investments in research and development often leave companies with highly leveraged balance sheets.

Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Weak Prospects
The Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry, housed within the broader Zacks Industrial Products sector, currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #159. This rank places it in the bottom 35% of 246 Zacks industries.

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

The industry’s positioning in the bottom 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of negative earnings prospects for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revision, it appears that analysts are keeping less faith in this group's earnings growth potential. The industry’s earnings estimates for 2025 has declined10.7% over the past year.

Despite bleak near-term prospects, we will present a few stocks that you may want to retain in your portfolios. But it is worth taking a look at the industry’s shareholder returns and current valuation first.

Industry Lags Both Sector & S&P 500
The Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry has underperformed the sector and the S&P 500 composite index in the past year.

Over this period, the industry has declined 5.9% against the sector and the S&P 500 Index’s rise of 3.8% and 17.5%, respectively.

One-Year Price Performance

Industry's Current Valuation
On the basis of forward P/E (F12M), which is a commonly used multiple for valuing manufacturing tools and related product stocks, the industry is currently trading at 18.04X compared with the S&P 500’s 23.34X. It is also below the sector’s P/E (F12M) ratio of 19.87X.

In the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 22.13X, as low as 11.65X and at the median of 18.38X, as the chart below shows:

Price-to-Earnings Ratio vs SP500

Price-to-Earnings Ratio vs Sector

3 Manufacturing Tool Stocks to Keep a Tab on
Lincoln Electric: Based in Cleveland, OH, Lincoln Electric is engaged in manufacturing and reselling welding and cutting products. The company is poised to gain from solid momentum in the Harris Products segment, which is witnessing volume growth across all product areas, led by heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and retail channel expansion. Product launches in the automation solutions market and investments in new technologies are also expected to support this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company’s growth. You can see  the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. 

Lincoln Electric reported better-than-expected results in three of the last four quarters, while missing the mark in one, the earnings surprise being 10.6%, on average. Shares of this company have surged 22.1% in the past year.

Price and Consensus: LECO

Stanley Black: Headquartered in New Britain, CT, Stanley Black manufactures tools (power and hand tools) and related accessories and engineered fastening systems, among other items. SWK is benefiting from solid momentum in the DEWALT business. Cost-reduction efforts and supply-chain optimization programs are also expected to support this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company’s margin in the quarters ahead.

Stanley Black reported better-than-expected results in each of the last four quarters, the earnings surprise being 57.3%, on average. Although the company’s shares lost 33.1% in the past year, they rose 8.6% in the past three months.

Price and Consensus: SWK

Enerpac Tool: Based in Menomonee Falls, WI, EPAC is involved in the designing, manufacturing and distribution of various industrial tools, including high-pressure hydraulic tools and controlled force products. Enerpac Tool is benefiting from solid momentum in the Industrial Tools & Services segment, driven by an increase in demand for heavy lifting technology products. The acquisition of DTA also bodes well for it.

EPAC carries a Zacks Rank of 3. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 (ended August 2025), the company’s consensus estimate for earnings is pinned at 51 cents per share, indicating a 2% increase from the year-ago quarter’s number.

 Price and Consensus: EPAC

How do BAC's scale, growth outlook and digital edge stack up against TFC's dividend yield and branch expansion as interest rates fall? Let's find out.

RADNOR, Pa., Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Fortinet, Inc. (“Fortinet”) (NASDAQ: FTNT) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Fortinet common stock between November 8, 2024, and August 6, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lead plaintiff deadline is November 21, 2025.

CONTACT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP:
If you suffered Fortinet losses, you may CLICK HERE or copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.ktmc.com/new-cases/fortinet-inc?utm_source=Globe&mktm=PR

You can also contact attorney Jonathan Naji, Esq. by calling (484) 270-1453 or by email at [email protected].

DEFENDANTS’ ALLEGED MISCONDUCT:
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Fortinet knew that the company’s refresh cycle would never be as lucrative as they represented because it consisted of old products that were a “small percentage” of Fortinet’s business; (2) Fortinet misrepresented and concealed that the company did not have a clear picture of the true number of FortiGate firewalls that could be upgraded; (3) while telling investors that the refresh would gain momentum over the course of two years, Fortinet misrepresented and concealed that the company had aggressively pushed through roughly half of the refresh in a period of just a few months, by the end of second quarter 2025; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ statements about the company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS:
Fortinet investors may, no later than November 21, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation.  The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Fortinet investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.

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Reykjavík, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ("Amaroq" or the "Company") Equity Award Grants and Payment Updates TORONTO, ONTARIO – 26 September 2025 – Amaroq Ltd.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 26, 2025 / In Zero Day , the lights flicker, the grid stumbles, and within minutes, society is knocked back to the Stone Age. That's the drama of the show.

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GUANGZHOU, CHINA, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Youxin Technology Ltd (Nasdaq: YAAS) (the “Company” or “Youxin Technology”), a software as a service (“SaaS”) and platform as a service (“PaaS”) provider committed to helping retail enterprises digitally transform their businesses, today announced that the Company received a staff determination notice (the “Staff Determination Notice”) from the Listings Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on September 22, 2025, notifying the Company of the Staff’s determination to delist the Company’s securities under Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii) because as of September 19, 2025, the Company’s Class A ordinary shares had a closing bid price below $0.10 for ten consecutive trading days (the “Low Priced Stocks Rule”). Pursuant to the Notice, unless the Company requests an appeal of the determination, the Company’s securities will be suspended from trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market at the opening of business on October 1, 2025, and a Form 25-NSE will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which will remove the Company’s securities from listing and registration on The Nasdaq Stock Market (the “Suspension”).

On August 13, 2025, the Company received a letter from the Nasdaq (the “Letter”), notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement as set forth under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on Nasdaq (the “Minimum Bid Requirement”) because the closing bid price of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares was below the minimum of $1.00 per share for a period of 30 consecutive business days. In accordance with Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Letter provided the Company a period of 180 calendar days from the date of the Letter, or until March 23, 2026, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement.

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii) states that if during any compliance period specified in Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) a Company’s security has a closing bid price of $0.10 or less for ten consecutive trading days, the Listing Qualifications Department shall issue a Staff Delisting Determination under Rule 5810 with respect to that security. Based on the closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares for the 10 consecutive trading days from September 8, 2025 to September 19, 2025, the Company does not comply with the Low Priced Stocks Rule.

On September 15, 2025, the Company’s Board approved to effect a share consolidation of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares at the ratio of one-for-eighty with the market effective date of September 30, 2025. The objective of the share consolidation is to enable the Company to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement and the Low Priced Stocks Rule.

Beginning with the opening of trading on September 30, 2025, the Company’s Class A ordinary shares will trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market on a split-adjusted basis, under the same symbol “YAAS” but under a new CUSIP Number, G9876W112.

The share consolidation will reduce the number of Class A ordinary shares issued and outstanding from approximately 171,264,988 to approximately 2,140,813 (subject to adjustment due to the effect of rounding up fractional shares into whole shares). The authorized number of Class A ordinary shares will be reduced by the same ratio from 400,000,000 to 5,000,000. The new par value will be $0.008 from the share consolidation.

As a result of the share consolidation, each eighty pre-split ordinary shares outstanding will automatically combine and convert to one issued and outstanding Class A ordinary share without any action on the part of the shareholder. No fractional ordinary shares will be issued to any shareholders in connection with the share consolidation. The total number of Class A ordinary shares to be received by each shareholder will be rounded up to the next whole Class A ordinary share that would have resulted from the share consolidation.

The Company’s operations are not affected by the receipt of the Staff Determination Notice. The Company intends to timely appeal Nasdaq’s determination to the Panel, pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5800 Series. The Company’s hearing request will stay the Suspension and the filing of the Form 25-NSE pending the Panel’s decision.

About Youxin Technology Ltd

Youxin Technology Ltd is a SaaS and PaaS provider committed to helping retail enterprises digitally transform their businesses using its cloud-based SaaS product and PaaS platform to develop, use and control business applications without the need to purchase complex IT infrastructure. Youxin Technology provides a customized, comprehensive, fast-deployment omnichannel digital solutions that unify all aspects of commerce with store innovations, distributed inventory management, cross-channel data integration, and a rich set of ecommerce capabilities that encompass mobile applications, social media, and web-based applications. The Company’s products allow mid-tier brand retailers to use offline direct distribution to connect the management team, distributors, salespersons, stores, and end customers across systems, apps, and devices. This provides retailers with a comprehensive suite of tools to instantly address issues using real-time sales data. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.youxin.cloud.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “approximates,” “assesses,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC. References and links (including QR codes) to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

For more information, please contact:

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SummaryDespite the challenges Merck's vaccine franchise has faced, demand for its anti-cancer medications remains as high as ever.Welireg sales reached $162 million in Q2 2025, an increase of 18.2% quarter-on-quarter, thanks in part to its label expansion on May 14.Strong performance from two cardiovascular 'stars,' Winrevair and Adempas, led Merck to buy back about $1.35 billion in shares in Q2 2025, more than quadrupling year-on-year.On September 19, Merck delighted me by announcing that the EMA's CHMP had recommended approving Enflonsia for the prevention of [RSV] respiratory syncytial virus in newborns and infants.By reading this article, you will find out why I continue to cover Merck with a 'Strong Buy' rating.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of PFE either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. 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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AlphaTON Capital, a Nasdaq-listed former biotech company, has completed its first $30 million acquisition of Toncoin following a $71 million financing round.
The firm aims to grow its TON treasury to $100 million by year-end. TON is the native token of The Open Network, closely tied to Telegram.
The investment positions AlphaTON as one of the largest global holders of TON, providing significant exposure to Telegram’s billion-user ecosystem and enabling strategic staking and mini-app development initiatives.

AlphaTON Capital has officially acquired $30 million worth of Toncoin (TON), marking a major step in its transformation from a clinical-stage biotech company into a digital asset treasury leader. This milestone follows the closing of a $36.2 million private placement and a $35 million loan facility from BitGo Prime, equipping AlphaTON with the capital needed to expand its TON holdings and participate actively in the Telegram ecosystem. The acquisition is seen by analysts as a strong signal of confidence in the future growth of TON, highlighting the firm’s intention to leverage both financial and technological resources for long-term ecosystem engagement.

AlphaTON Sets Ambitious Toncoin Accumulation Targets
The firm plans to increase its TON treasury to $100 million by the end of 2025. Beyond simple accumulation, AlphaTON intends to generate yield through network validation and staking operations while strategically investing in promising TON-based mini-apps and decentralized finance protocols. Brittany Kaiser, CEO of AlphaTON Capital, emphasized that the company is committed to building infrastructure that empowers users and strengthens the TON ecosystem. The company also intends to enhance community participation in staking initiatives, create educational programs for developers, and support innovative projects that expand TON’s real-world applications.

Strategic Positioning in a Growing Digital Market
By holding a significant TON position, AlphaTON places itself at the forefront of integrating social media with blockchain technology. Telegram’s billion-plus user base offers a broad adoption pathway for decentralized applications. The investment also allows AlphaTON to leverage partnerships with firms like BitGo, Animoca Brands, Kraken, and Crypto.com, providing strategic advisory support for both treasury growth and ecosystem development.

AlphaTON’s stock responded positively to the announcement, closing up 3.8% at $6.25, although pre-market trading showed some volatility. Analysts note that corporate accumulation of altcoins, not just Bitcoin and Ethereum, is becoming a broader trend, with Toncoin emerging as a notable choice for treasury diversification.

The company’s approach combines large-scale acquisition, active participation in staking, and targeted investment in high-potential mini-apps within Telegram’s ecosystem, creating a comprehensive strategy for growth and long-term value. With its robust balance sheet and strategic partnerships, AlphaTON Capital is positioned to play a key role in Toncoin’s adoption.

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A 25% correction in the Solana (SOL) price may be over. There are signs that $SOL has potentially made a bottom. Could a relief rally be about to take place, or could this even be the start of a prolonged rally back to $250 and beyond?

Signs a $SOL bottom might be in

Source: TradingView

While these might be early hours in which to call a bottom for the $SOL price, signs are emerging that this could well be the case. The 4-hour chart reveals the long descent inside a channel which even brought the price below the major $200 horizontal support level, as well as a longstanding trendline.

Nevertheless, it may be that this trendline could have held the price up, provided of course that the price does not dip and confirm below from here. The next sign is a potential double bottom. This is illustrated by the two small green arcs. Finally, a third sign is the emergence of bullish divergence in the RSI. Such a low dip to the 15.00 level has not been matched since January this year. This resulted in an upward trend in the RSI, while the price action continued to fall. This must be considered as the strongest case for a $SOL rally from here. One last dip to confirm the ascending trendline as support could see the back of the bearish price action and an upward surge could follow.

A trend break confirmation on the daily?

Source: TradingView

There is still a concern on the daily time frame in the form of a potential confirmation of the break of the ascending trendline. The fact that this is also a strong resistance level lends credence to the scenario of a confirmed trend break here.

That said, at the bottom of the chart, the Stochastic RSI reveals the indicator lines at the very bottom, with a possible cross-up already taking place. This would favour the bulls and signal upside price momentum once the indicator lines get above the 20.00 level.

Strong $SOL support levels below

Source: TradingView

The weekly chart gives a bird’s eye view of price action for $SOL and reveals the support levels below, should the price fall through the trendline. $188 is a very strong level that has mainly provided resistance in the past, so it should be a really solid support level if the price does get there.

At the bottom of the chart, the Stochastic RSI indicators have crossed down once again. This reflects the drop in the price action. It may be that these indicators continue to bounce along the top of their limit. If they don’t bounce, the resulting drop would take the $SOL price much lower, with a descent into a bear market not out of the reckoning.

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335,981,991,365 SHIB out of major US exchange as Coinbase whale turns Shiba Inu bull

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There is a new entry on the list of major Shiba Inu holders after an address linked to Coinbase Prime collected 335,981,991,365 SHIB, which is almost $3.9 million now.

The transactions go back over a month. At first, the inflows looked regular, with blocks of 8.5 billion to 15.5 billion SHIB being sent out from Coinbase wallets. That pattern changed this week. That same destination saw a bunch of 16.228 billion SHIB transfers, one after the other, each worth almost $200,000.

Every time a batch was recorded, the balance of the receiving address (0xCE299c) went up until it passed 335,981,991,365 SHIB in all. 

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Source: ArkhamThus, on-chain trackers now put this wallet in the midtier group of whales. It is big enough to be noticed but still way behind the top accounts that hold trillions. However, most of them are centralized exchanges.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) price reactionThe token's market is showing no direct reaction despite the size of the position. SHIB is trading near $0.00001162, which is about 2% lower than yesterday and weaker than in early September, when it reached above $0.000013. 

The numbers have stayed low, which suggests that the inflows do not have market interest.

As it stands, this giant SHIB absorption might be a build-up at lower prices, or maybe it is Coinbase sorting out its Shiba Inu coin balances in a new wallet. The only thing we can be absolutely sure of is that hundreds of billions of the Shiba Inu coin left the largest U.S. crypto exchange.

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A crypto author, Vivek Sen, highlighted a recent purchase of approximately $171 million worth of Bitcoin by a whale.

The move quickly drew attention across the market, as such large-scale buys often signal strong confidence in future price gains.

Traders began discussing whether this could mark the start of another bullish wave. On the other hand, some analysts warned that such massive purchases can also bring short-term volatility.

Even so, the sentiment across crypto spaces leaned positive, with many traders interpreting the buy as a strong vote of confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. 

As history shows, when whales make bold moves, the broader market often reacts. This event has once again reminded everyone how quickly momentum in the crypto world can shift, pushing both optimism and caution to the forefront of market discussions.

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Whale Activity Gains Attention After $171 Million Move
According to crypto author Vivek Sen, someone just made a large BTC purchase of approximately $171,000,000.

The large-scale buy has sparked widespread discussion across the crypto community, with many seeing it as a potential signal of strong market confidence.

Whale transactions of this size often influence trading sentiment and raise speculation about possible price surges ahead.

With Bitcoin continuing to dominate the digital asset space, such whale activity underscores the growing influence of major holders in shaping market trends and fueling investor interest.

This news not only surprised casual traders but also caught the attention of institutional investors. Many market watchers noted that such a significant move could signal growing confidence in Bitcoin as a hedge against uncertainty.

At the same time, skeptics questioned whether the buy was a strategic play to influence market sentiment in the short term. 

Regardless, the purchase added fuel to the ongoing debate about Bitcoin’s future price trajectory. For everyday investors, it served as both inspiration and a reminder of the power of whale activity.

In the fast-paced crypto market, actions of this scale often have a lasting impact on confidence, trading behavior, and the overall narrative surrounding digital assets.

Such massive transactions often raise questions about the future direction of the crypto market. Analysts suggest that a buy of this scale could be a sign of renewed confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term growth potential.

Moreover, large whale activity is closely watched because it can influence both liquidity and overall market sentiment. 

For many investors, this move may signal the possibility of higher price levels in the coming months. On the other hand, some caution that sudden whale buys can create short-term volatility.

XRP price dropped to an important support level today, Sept. 26, as the recent cryptocurrency market crash continued.

Summary

An Elliot Wave analysis points to an eventual XRP price rebound in the fourth quarter.
The coin has formed other bullish patterns like a flag and cup-and-handle, pointing to more gains.
There are signs of more demand for XRP after the spot XRP ETF approvals.

Ripple (XRP) token dropped to $2.7, down by 26% from its highest level this month. Still, its technical and points to a strong rebound in the coming weeks.

The daily timeframe chart shows that the XRP price is in the impulse phase of the Elliott Wave pattern.

The first phase started in June and then ended on July 18. It is now in the second phase, which normally retraces between 50% and 61.8% of the first bullish wave.

The second phase is then followed by the third one, which is normally the most bullish and the longest.

XRP has also formed other highly bullish chart patterns. For example, the lower side of the second Elliott Wave coincided with the formation of a double-bottom pattern at $2.70. The neckline of this pattern is at $3.20.

Additionally, the coin has formed a descending channel, which is part of the bullish flag pattern, one of the most popular continuation chart patterns in technical analysis.

The falling channel is part of the formation of the handle section of the cup-and-handle pattern.

Therefore, the combination of the Elliott Wave, double-bottom, bullish flag, and cup-and-handle points to an eventual rebound, potentially to the year-to-date high of $3.65, followed by the psychological level at $5.00

XRP price chart | Source: crypto.news
ETF growth to boost the Ripple token 
XRP price has some notable catalysts that will help drive it higher in the coming weeks.

The most notable one is the rising odds that the Securities and Exchange Commission will approve the spot XRP ETFs as early as in October when the deadline for most of them comes. 

XRP ETFs will likely have strong demand, as the recently launched XRPR fund has demonstrated, with its assets jumping to nearly $100 million in just a week.

The other futures-based XRP ETFs, like those launched by Teucrium and ProShares, have had substantial inflows in the past few months.

XRP Ledger has become a top-ten chain in the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization industry with over $350 million in assets. The developers hope to continue growing this market share by launching a new upgrade later this year.

Ripple Labs also hopes to become a major player in the payments industry, where it is partnering with banks and other companies to help simplify cross-border payments. Its stablecoin, RLUSD, which has accumulated $741 million in assets, will play a major role in this.

New tariffs rattle crypto & stock markets, with major-cap altcoins taking substantial hits despite clearing regulatory hurdles.

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September 26, 2025 │ 1:20 PM GMT

Ripple (XRP) coin fumbled this week in a similar fashion to the broader crypto markets, led by Bitcoin’s (BTC) backtrack to $108K on Friday morning, as well as Ethereum’s drop to $3.8K. Now, the resilience is getting another test, as a quick $3 reclaim earlier this week shook up investor confidence.

XRP At $2 Becomes More Likely Than $3?On Wednesday evening, Ripple’s signature altcoin bounced back from the $2.69 support floor to tack on $2.99, but couldn’t keep up with this confluent resistance level for longer than 6 hours. Trading at $2.744 after the shake-out, Ripple coin’s price continued trading beneath several key trend-lines.

Below both the 50-week Exponential Moving Average (EMA) & the 26-week EMA, XRP’s price might plunge to the major support at $2 if the current support levels do not hold their ground. For any rebound implications, whale sentiment has to switch back to accumulation, but right now the CMF is negative.

On top of that, XRP’s price is currently trading far below all three Bollinger Bands (BOLL), which means the OG altcoin is yet to find its floor as the market plunges to $3.8 trillion.

Trump Tariffs & FED Stance Fuels The FireThis comes after Donald Trump’s administration declared a 100% tariff on all pharmaceuticals that’s coming from foreign countries, fueling further financial market uncertainty. So, with Ripple coin’s (XRP) latest run to $2.99 being nothing more than a bull trap, the short-term perspective looks bearish.

This is by far the largest wave of tariff announcements in months.

All of these tariffs are set to go live on October 1st, per President Trump.

Overall, US effective tariff rates remain near 80-year highs.

Follow us @KobeissiLetter for real time analysis as this develops.

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People Also Ask:What was the $3 fakeout for XRP?

The $3 fake-out was a recent price spike to $3 that didn’t hold, likely due to hype or manipulation, before dropping back toward $2.75 as of today.

Why might XRP fall to $2?

A drop to $2 could stem from profit-taking, low buying volume, or bearish market sentiment after the fakeout, with $2.69 as a key support zone.

How does the SEC lawsuit affect XRP’s price?

The settling of Ripple vs. SEC case (since 2020) cleared uncertainty, but recent market dips suggest lingering pressure.

Is XRP’s utility driving its value?

Yes, XRP’s use in cross-border payments via RippleNet boosts demand, but speculative trading still heavily influences its price swings.

Should I invest in XRP now?

Do your own research and consult a financial expert—current volatility and legal risks can make it a gamble, not a sure play.

This article is for information purposes only and should not be considered trading or investment advice. Nothing herein shall be construed as financial, legal, or tax advice. Trading forex, cryptocurrencies, and CFDs pose a considerable risk of loss.

Stellar’s TVL hit a record 400 million XLM in September, doubling from last quarter, signaling growing ecosystem confidence despite price drops.Smart contract activity surged past 1 million daily calls, showing real-world adoption in payments, DeFi, and financial integrations.Institutions embraced Stellar, with Mercado Bitcoin, RedSwan, PayPal, and ETF filings boosting network credibility and exposure.The Stellar Network, a blockchain platform built for fast and low-cost cross-border payments, shows optimistic signals even as the XLM token recently corrected.

What are these signals, and are they strong enough to withstand the growing selling pressure across the market at the end of September?

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Stellar’s Total Value Locked (TVL) hit a record high in September, with more than 400 million XLM locked in protocols.

Data from DeFiLlama shows that this figure has doubled compared to the previous quarter. The increase reflects the community’s growing confidence in locking XLM within the Stellar ecosystem.

Stellar’s Total Value Locked. Source: DefiLlama.
TVL calculated in XLM is more reliable than in USD terms. This is because XLM’s USD price fluctuates sharply due to market factors, which can distort the actual picture of assets locked.

In fact, since the beginning of the quarter, XLM’s price has fallen more than 30%, but USD-based TVL has remained stable at around $140 million. The main reason is that the amount of XLM locked in protocols has continued to grow instead of declining.

TVL in XLM focuses on intrinsic value. It accurately measures the assets users commit to staking, lending, or liquidity provision. Leading protocols attracting capital include Blend, Aquarius Stellar, and Stellar DEX.

However, objectively, Stellar’s TVL remains small compared to other ecosystems, where TVL reaches into the billions of USD.

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Smart Contract Activity Surged in September
Another highlight for the Stellar network is the sharp increase in smart contract activity.

According to Dune Analytics, smart contract operations surged in September, with more than 1 million daily contract invocations.

This metric measures the average number of successful smart contract calls per day. It helps assess adoption trends and informs decisions on resource allocation and platform development.

Stellar Daily Contract Invocations. Source: Dune.Sponsored

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The data shows higher transaction volume, greater creativity, and real-world applications from developers. Examples include contracts related to payments, DeFi, or integrations with traditional financial systems.

This surge carries important implications. It proves that Stellar is moving beyond testing phases into real-world adoption. It also strengthens Stellar’s position as a reliable platform for decentralized financial services, attracting more capital and partnerships.

Institutional Interest in Stellar Grew in September
Alongside positive on-chain data, Stellar also expanded its institutional exposure in September.

Mercado Bitcoin, the largest digital asset investment platform in Latin America, recently announced it would issue $200 million worth of tokenized financial assets (stocks and bonds) on the Stellar network.

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RedSwan Digital Real Estate also tokenized $100 million of commercial real estate assets (luxury apartments and hotels) on Stellar’s blockchain.

Furthermore, PayPal officially integrated its stablecoin PYUSD on Stellar, enabling fast and low-cost payments.

Notably, the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (ticker: NCIQ) filed with the SEC to include NCIQ. The fund consists of five leading crypto assets: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Stellar (XLM).

This move is promising after the SEC eased listing standards for crypto ETFs and officially approved the multi-asset Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC).

Despite these positive signals, XLM’s price continues to be heavily affected by bearish market sentiment in late September. Once fear-driven trading subsides, Stellar’s strong fundamentals may have the chance to show their value.

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Satoshi accumulated this Bitcoin, mining over 22,000 blocks between 2009 and 2010. He was one of the first few miners of Bitcoin, with block rewards nearing over 50 BTC at the time.

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