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BUTTE, Mont. & SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that it will host an investor webinar on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern to review its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2025. The Company also plans to issue a news release detailing its financial results the evening of Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

To register for the webinar, please visit https://northwesternenergy.com/earnings-registration. Registration is recommended at least 10 minutes in advance of the event, and an archived replay will be available following the event.

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NorthWestern Energy provides essential energy infrastructure and valuable services that enrich lives and empower communities while serving as long-term partners to our customers and communities. We work to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions that create value for customers, communities, employees, and investors. We do this by providing low-cost and reliable service performed by highly-adaptable and skilled employees. We provide electricity and / or natural gas to approximately 842,100 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. Our operations in Montana and Yellowstone National Park are conducted through our subsidiary, NorthWestern Corporation, and our operations in South Dakota and Nebraska are conducted through our subsidiary, NorthWestern Energy Public Service Corporation. We have provided service in South Dakota and Nebraska since 1923 and in Montana since 2002.

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Valero Energy (VLO - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $179.62, moving -3.05% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.16%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.17%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.26%.

Heading into today, shares of the oil refiner had gained 10.09% over the past month, outpacing the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 0.36% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.89%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Valero Energy in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on January 29, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $2.93, indicating a 357.81% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $29.03 billion, indicating a 5.62% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $9.83 per share and revenue of $121.67 billion, which would represent changes of +15.92% and 0%, respectively, from the prior year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Valero Energy. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 4.29% lower within the past month. At present, Valero Energy boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

From a valuation perspective, Valero Energy is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.4. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 12.46, so one might conclude that Valero Energy is trading at a premium comparatively.

Meanwhile, VLO's PEG ratio is currently 1.1. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.18 as trading concluded yesterday.

The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 186, this industry ranks in the bottom 25% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.

In the latest close session, KLA (KLAC - Free Report) was up +2.01% at $1,428.19. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.16%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.17%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.26%.

Shares of the maker of equipment for manufacturing semiconductors witnessed a gain of 17.26% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 0.85%, and the S&P 500's gain of 1.89%.

The upcoming earnings release of KLA will be of great interest to investors. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $8.75, marking a 6.71% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $3.24 billion, up 5.39% from the year-ago period.

KLAC's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $35.44 per share and revenue of $13.04 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +6.49% and +7.31%, respectively.

Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for KLA. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.06% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. KLA currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Looking at valuation, KLA is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 39.51. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 24.13.

Also, we should mention that KLAC has a PEG ratio of 3.73. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.71.

The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 99, finds itself in the top 41% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (BBAI - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $6.31, demonstrating a +1.77% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.16%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.17%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.26%.

Shares of the company have depreciated by 2.82% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 0.85%, and the S&P 500's gain of 1.89%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. in its forthcoming earnings report. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of -$0.05, marking a 25% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $32.44 million, down 26% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.93 per share and revenue of $132.81 million, which would represent changes of +15.45% and 0%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

The Computers - IT Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 153, positioning it in the bottom 38% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.

Boston Scientific (BSX - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $95.72, moving -1.97% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.16%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.17%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.26%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the medical device manufacturer had gained 5.47% outpaced the Medical sector's gain of 2.84% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.89%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Boston Scientific in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on February 4, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.78, up 11.43% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $5.27 billion, up 15.44% from the prior-year quarter.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $3.04 per share and revenue of $20.06 billion, which would represent changes of +21.12% and 0%, respectively, from the prior year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Boston Scientific. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.08% higher. Boston Scientific presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Boston Scientific has a Forward P/E ratio of 28.28 right now. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 20.42, which means Boston Scientific is trading at a premium to the group.

It's also important to note that BSX currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.73. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Medical - Products industry stood at 1.75 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Medical - Products industry is part of the Medical sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 153, positioning it in the bottom 38% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.

In the latest trading session, Crocs (CROX - Free Report) closed at $87.09, marking a +1.19% move from the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.16% gain on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.17%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.26%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the footwear company had lost 4.27% lagged the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 2.14% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.89%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Crocs in its upcoming release. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.91, signifying a 24.21% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $918.53 million, indicating a 7.2% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $12.13 per share and revenue of $4 billion, indicating changes of -7.9% and 0%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Crocs. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Right now, Crocs possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Investors should also note Crocs's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 6.83. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 15.63 of its industry.

The Textile - Apparel industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 45, this industry ranks in the top 19% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

To follow CROX in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.

In the latest trading session, Badger Meter (BMI - Free Report) closed at $171.63, marking a -1.71% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.16%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.17%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.26%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow had lost 5.51% lagged the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 0.85% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.89%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Badger Meter in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on January 28, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.14, up 9.62% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $231.61 million, indicating a 12.88% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

BMI's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $4.79 per share and revenue of $927.59 million. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +13.24% and 0%, respectively.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Badger Meter. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Currently, Badger Meter is carrying a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

In the context of valuation, Badger Meter is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 32.87. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 25.95.

Also, we should mention that BMI has a PEG ratio of 2.6. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. Instruments - Control stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.96 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Instruments - Control industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 104, finds itself in the top 43% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

In the latest close session, Abbott (ABT - Free Report) was down 1.02% at $124.64. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.16%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.17%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.26%.

Heading into today, shares of the maker of infant formula, medical devices and drugs had gained 0.37% over the past month, lagging the Medical sector's gain of 2.84% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.89%.

The upcoming earnings release of Abbott will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on January 22, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.5, marking a 11.94% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $11.79 billion, indicating a 7.48% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $5.15 per share and revenue of $44.6 billion. These totals would mark changes of +10.28% and 0%, respectively, from last year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Abbott should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Abbott is currently a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

In the context of valuation, Abbott is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 22.23. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 20.42, so one might conclude that Abbott is trading at a premium comparatively.

It's also important to note that ABT currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.09. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Medical - Products industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.75.

The Medical - Products industry is part of the Medical sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 153, placing it within the bottom 38% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 12, 2026) - Permex Petroleum Corporation (CSE: OIL) (FSE: 75P) ("Permex" or the "Company") is announcing the resignation of its President, CEO and Interim Chief Financial Officer, Brad Taillon, effective as of January 12th, 2026. Brad intends to remain involved with the Company to help ensure a smooth leadership transition process. The Company's Chairman, Richard Little, will replace Brad as Interim CEO and CFO as the Company continues to evaluate strategic growth opportunities.

"I am very thankful for the opportunity to lead Permex over the past couple of years. I appreciate the support of the Permex stakeholders and for Rich and the rest of the Permex Board for its support of myself and of what we are trying to accomplish here. I wish nothing but the best for Permex and will do everything I can to help the company during this time and going forward," stated Brad Taillon.

Little has over 30 years of industry experience and a deep familiarity of the Company having served on its board since October 2024. Little commented "During this transition period, we will remain focused on maximizing the value of Permex and delivering for our stakeholders. On behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Brad for all his hard work and contributions to the Company over the last two years and wish him well with his future endeavors."

About Permex Petroleum Corporation

Permex Petroleum (CSE: OIL) (FSE: 75P) is a uniquely positioned junior oil & gas company with assets and operations across the Permian Basin. The Company focuses on combining its low-cost development of Held by Production assets for sustainable growth with its current and future Blue-Sky projects for scale growth. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Permex Petroleum US Corporation, is a licensed operator in both states, and owns and operates on private, state and federal land. For more information, please visit www.permexpetroleum.com.

Contact Information

Permex Petroleum Corporation
Richard Little
Interim President & Chief Executive Officer
(713) 730-7797

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada and the United States and it is intended that this press release is to be covered by the safe harbors created by those laws. "Forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" each include statements that use forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "potential" or the negative thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements each include, without limitation, information regarding Mr. Taillon's future involvement with the Company. Neither forward-looking information nor forward-looking statements are a guarantee of future performance and are each based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management at the date the statements made. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement or any forward-looking information that is included herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/280149

Source: Permex Petroleum Corporation

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Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference January 12, 2026 4:30 PM EST

Company Participants

Eric Lefkofsky - Co-Founder, CEO, President & Chairman

Conference Call Participants

Casey Woodring - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division

Presentation

Casey Woodring
JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division

All right. Great. Welcome, everybody. I'm Casey Woodring from the Life Science Tools and Diagnostics team here at JPMorgan. Welcome to our conference. Pleased to be joined by Tempus AI, CEO, Eric Lefkofsky. We'll go through the corporate presentation, then leave time for the Q&A afterwards. Eric, all yours.

Eric Lefkofsky
Co-Founder, CEO, President & Chairman

Thank you. Welcome. There's seats up here -- for people in the back, but by all means, feel free to walk up. So I'll try to give you a little context of what we've been building at Tempus and a little bit about where we're at now.

So 10 years ago, we started Tempus to solve a single problem, could AI-enabled diagnostics unlock precision medicine. Essentially, could we use diagnostics as a vehicle to make precision medicine as opposed to targeted medicine a reality. In order to do so, you really need two things. You need access to vast amounts of proprietary data to train models and uncover insights and you need a distribution system to deliver those insights to the hands of physicians and patients. Most people have failed historically at having one or both of those.

We have spent the last 10 years building both. We've built up a dataset that is now quite substantial. And equally importantly, we built up distribution capabilities to take those insights and distribute them to tens of thousands of physicians across the country, reaching millions of patients to advance therapy selection, what therapeutic path should my patient be on; to advance clinical trial matching, is

WEST HARRISON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sky Harbour Group Corporation (NYSE: SKYH, SKYH WS) (“SHG” or the “Company”), an aviation infrastructure company building the first nationwide network of Home Base Operator (HBO) campuses for business aircraft, announced today that its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary Sky Harbour Capital III LLC (“SKYH Capital III”) is filing today with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board through its Electronic Municipal Market Access system (“EMMA”) a Preliminary Li.

Amazon is one of the best growth stocks to buy right now.

If you have $1,000 you're looking to invest in just one stock, one of my favorite growth stocks to buy right now is Amazon (AMZN 0.38%). With the stock underperforming the market last year, it now finds itself at an attractive valuation, both on a historical basis and versus peers. Meanwhile, the company is seeing strong operating leverage in its e-commerce operations, and revenue growth at its cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is starting to accelerate.

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Investing to win If Amazon's history is any indication, the company invests to win. It did this in its e-commerce business, spending a ton of money to build out the largest logistics and warehouse operations on the planet. It then turned around and created the entire infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) cloud business from scratch, eventually building it to become its most profitable segment.

However, Amazon has never rested on its laurels, and it's still investing heavily in its businesses to make them better and grow. Within e-commerce, the company has become the largest manufacturer and operator of robots in the world. It is continually advancing what these robots are capable of doing, making it a leader in the space. Since robots can work 24/7/365, perform some tasks that humans cannot, and don't take a salary, they help save costs and improve efficiency.

Meanwhile, Amazon has also turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its e-commerce operations. Its DeepFleet AI model now helps seamlessly coordinate its robots, assigning tasks and making sure they take the most efficient routes. It's also using AI to improve delivery routes for drivers and to help them find hard-to-locate drop-off points in places like large apartment complexes. In addition, it uses AI to predict where to best store inventory and optimize its complete supply chain.

This is all helping lead to strong operating leverage, as evidenced by the 28% increase in North American adjusted operating income it saw last quarter on just an 11% increase in revenue.

Amazon's biggest investments today, however, are building out its AI data center infrastructure to help support growth at AWS. AWS revenue began to accelerate in Q3, rising 20%, but this could just be the beginning. The company was capacity-constrained in the quarter, and it just started ramping up its huge Project Rainier data center that it built exclusively for Anthropic. The new data center will be completely powered using its custom Trainium chips, and it could be the start of other customers using its chips to save money.

In the meantime, it also signed a seven-year, $38 billion deal to provide compute power to OpenAI using Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs), and it has been in separate talks about making an investment in the large language model (LLM) maker that would include the company using some of its custom AI chips. Amazon plans to up its capital expenditure (capex) budget in 2026, given the strong demand for AI infrastructure and services it is seeing, which should drive growth at AWS.

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Time to buy the stock Another reason to buy Amazon's stock is valuation. The stock currently trades at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of below 26 times 2026 analyst consensus earnings estimates. That's one of the lowest valuations in its history. It's also much lower than retail peers, Walmart and Costco, which trade at 38 times and 41 times next year's analyst EPS estimates, respectively, while their retail sales have been growing at a slower pace than Amazon. (Note that Costco is in just fiscal Q1, so its multiple based on the current fiscal year is even higher at 45 times).

AMZN PE Ratio (Forward 1y) data by YCharts

Amazon is seeing strong operating leverage in its e-commerce operation and accelerating growth in its cloud computing business. Combined with an attractive valuation that is well below its retail peers, the stock has strong upside, both in 2026 and beyond. That makes it the growth stock I'd buy with $1,000 right now.

, /PRNewswire/ -- National shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman is notifying investors in Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) that a second securities class action has been filed expanding the Class Period and seeks to represent investors who purchased Coupang securities between May 7, 2025 and December 16, 2025. The Lead Plaintiff Deadline remains February 17, 2026. 

The firm is investigating the propriety of Coupang's statements about its disclosure controls, cybersecurity protocols and controls, and transparency regarding a breach that allegedly allowed a former employee to access massive amounts of sensitive customer data.

Investors who purchased Coupang (CPNG) securities during the expanded Class Period and suffered substantial losses are encouraged to submit your losses now.

Expanded Class Period: May 7, 2025 – Dec. 16, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Feb. 17, 2026
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The Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Securities Class Action:

The complaint focuses on the propriety of several of Coupang's recent assurances to investors.

Beginning on May 6, 2025, after the markets closed, Coupang filed its quarterly report for the period ended March 31, 2025. Within its filing, Coupang assured investors that it designed sufficient disclosure controls and procedures and there had been "[n]o material change in the risk factors" that "could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity."

Then, on June 30, 2025, Coupang issued a privacy notice on its website to Korean customers assuring them and investors that "Coupang has technical and administrative safeguard measures in place to ensure that users' personal information is not stolen, leaked, forged or damaged while processing the information."

The next month, on July 15, 2025, the South Korean press quoted Coupang's Chief Information Security Officer (Brett Matthes) who reportedly said "'Coupang's []proactive []security has improved threat visibility and mitigated potential cyber threats in advance[,]"' and that "'[a] shift in mindset to focus on the threat actor has significant benefits.'"

The complaint alleges that Coupang gave the same or similar assurances through November 4, 2025, when the company filed its quarterly report for the period ended September 30, 2025.

Investors began to question Coupang's assurances on November 29, 2025. That day, Coupang announced in a press release that on November 18 it became aware of unauthorized personal data access involving about 4,500 customer accounts but that, pursuant to its subsequent investigation, "the extent of customer account exposure is about 33.7 million accounts, all in Korea."

Then, on December 16, 2025, Coupang filed an interim report on Form 8-K confirming that it first became aware of "a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to customer accounts[]" on November 18, blamed it on a former employee, and warned that it could face material financial losses from the potential loss of revenue and higher expense, including regulatory penalties. 

After the Class Period, on December 29, 2025, Coupang announced a 1.685 trillion won (over $1 billion) compensation plan "to restore customer trust."

Between the publication of the November 30, 2025, Reuters article and the filing of the suit, over $8 billion of Coupang's market capitalization was wiped out.

"We are investigating the alleged misstatements and why it allegedly took Coupang weeks to inform shareholders of a breach of this magnitude," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm's investigation of the alleged claims in the pending suit.

If you'd like more information and answers to additional frequently asked questions about the Coupang case and the firm's investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Coupang 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].

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses in Alexandria to Contact Him Directly to Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Alexandria between January 27, 2025 and October 27, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 12, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. ("Alexandria" or the "Company") (NYSE: ARE) and reminds investors of the January 26, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: Defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of its Long Island City (LIC) property; notably, the Company's claims and confidence about the leasing value of the LIC property as a life-science destination aligning with ARE's Megacampus™ strategy.

Alexandria issued a press release on October 27, 2025, reporting its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Among other items, Alexandria reported third quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, a 5% decline in revenue, and a 7% decline in adjusted funds from operation. Alexandria also reported a decline in its average occupancy rate from 94.8% in the prior year to 91.4%.

Following this news, Alexandria's stock price fell over 19% on October 28, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

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SummaryGilead has successfully launched Yeztugo, the successor to its blockbuster Biktarvy.Gilead expects Yeztugo sales to reach $100 million in Q4, even though it was only approved by the FDA on June 18 last year.Even weak sales of the oncology franchise in Q3 didn't prevent Gilead's EBIT margin from reaching a three-year high of 45.2%.And coupled with significant progress in its anito-cel, KITE-753, and KITE-363, I continue to believe GILD has an attractive risk/reward profile in 2026. Choreograph (Konstantin Yuganov)/iStock via Getty Images

Since my article from October, "What To Expect From Gilead in Q3 2025", Gilead Sciences' stock (GILD) reached an all-time high of $128.70.

However, after November 20, a corrective pattern called a zigzag started to form. Currently, I expect it to end in mid-January. After

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of DeFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: DEFT) between May 12, 2025 and November 14, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 30, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

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

What to do Next: To join the DeFi Technologies class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48771 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 30, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

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

Details of the Case: According to the lawsuit,  defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) DeFi Technologies was facing delays in executing its DeFi arbitrage strategy, which at all relevant times was a key revenue driver for DeFi Technologies; (2) DeFi Technologies had understated the extent of competition it faced from other digital asset treasury ("DAT") companies and the extent to which that competition would negatively impact its ability to execute its DeFi arbitrage strategy; (3) as a result of the foregoing issues, DeFi Technologies was unlikely to meet its previously issued revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2025; (4) accordingly, defendants had downplayed the true scope and severity of the negative impact that the foregoing issues were having on DeFi Technologies' business and financial results; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the DeFi Technologies class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48771 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) welcomed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to the Fort Worth, Texas, F-35 Lightning II production facility today. The visit was part of the secretary's Arsenal of Freedom industry tour and underscored Lockheed Martin's role in accelerating acquisition transformation and delivering critical capabilities to the warfighter.

During the tour, Hegseth toured the F-35 assembly line, met with Lockheed Martin leaders and addressed more than 600 of the 19,000 Fort Worth employees.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addresses employees of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in front of an F-35 Lightning II. "I'm looking out into an incredible audience of Americans here who are committed to an incredible company that's building incredible platforms," Hegseth said. "Thank you for accepting and grasping the challenge of President Trump as well as our department. Thank you all so much for what you do, for why you're doing it. We are shoulder to shoulder with you because we can't deter the next conflict without the skills and capabilities you have."

Over 1,900 suppliers across the United States, more than half of which are small businesses, contribute to the F-35 supply chain. Propelled by the strength of American manufacturing, annual F-35 production is running at a pace five times faster than any other allied fighter currently in production, underscoring the program's scale and maturity.

"The F-35 is the most advanced multi-mission fighter jet in the world as clearly shown in many recent and successful military engagements around the world. Our U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine F-35 pilots, along with those of our allies, ensure air superiority when they take to the skies, and are critical contributors to President Trump's strategy of peace through strength," said Jim Taiclet, chairman, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin.

"It was an honor to host Secretary of War Hegseth during his visit to our F-35 production operation in Fort Worth, Texas, and introduce him to members of our amazing workforce who in 2025 delivered a record number of 191 fighter jets. Every one of our 19,000 employees at the Fort Worth plant, and many more at our own and our suppliers' factories around the country, are totally dedicated to building these jets faster and more efficiently. It was great to hear their dedication and excitement in speaking to Secretary Hegseth about their work during our visit."

Beyond aircraft production, the company announced a landmark framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War last week to rapidly accelerate the production and delivery of PAC-3® Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors – the first example of the Acquisition Transformation Strategy being put into action.

About the F-35
More than 1,290 F-35s are currently operational around the globe, and the fleet surpassed 1 million flight hours in 2025. The combat proven F-35 operates from 50 bases worldwide, including 11 nations operating on home soil. As adversaries advance and legacy aircraft age, the F-35 is critical to maintaining air dominance for decades to come.

About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com.

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BlackRock’s Rick Rieder, a candidate to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell who is reportedly set to be interviewed by President Donald Trump on Thursday, reiterated his support for bringing U.S. interest rates down to 3%, or the lowest level in more than three years.

In an interview with CNBC that aired Monday, Rieder, BlackRock’s chief investment officer of global fixed income, said that his desire for a 3% interest-rate level is one which he has talked about repeatedly for months. He lent his support for such a move again on Monday, which would push borrowing costs down at least 50 basis points — or half a percentage point — from where they are now. The fed funds-rate target currently sits between 3.5% and 3.75% after Fed officials delivered a quarter-point reduction in December.

  Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - January 12, 2026 – VIP Entertainment Technologies Inc. (TSXV:VIP) (the “Company”) pleased to announce, under a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding, that it intends to adapt BPT Token as the primary currency of its global gaming and entertainment platform, Alchemist Republic.

  Under this MOU, BPT Token is intended to function as a utility token, serving as a core medium for payments, rewards, and access to various content and services within the Alchemist Republic platform. Through this integration, VIP aims to enhance user engagement and progressively implement a Web3-enabled digital economy across its platform ecosystem.

  BPT Token is currently listed and actively traded on the global cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io (Best Patent Price Today, BPT to USD Price, BPT Live Chart, News | Gate.com). By integrating an externally traded token as the platform’s base currency, the Company expects to establish an open, market-linked platform economy, moving beyond a closed, internal point-based system.

  Through this initiative, VIP expects to achieve the following strategic objectives:

Enhanced consistency across platform payment and reward systems 

Improved accessibility for global users 

A scalable economic infrastructure applicable to future game and content onboarding 

  The Company plans to continue the phased enhancement of the Alchemist Republic platform, including platform renewal, onboarding of new games and content, and further Web3-oriented functionality. Updates on material developments will be provided through future disclosures.

  Any definitive or binding agreement, if any, will be subject to further internal approvals and applicable regulatory requirements.

  About BPT Token

  The BPT Platform represents a groundbreaking intersection of intellectual property and blockchain technology, designed for the Web3 era. It transforms traditional patent development and sharing into an engaging, reward-based ecosystem through BPT tokens. The platform enables inventors, innovators, and interested parties to actively participate in patent-related activities, from sharing development processes to trading patent rights and creating patent-based NFTs. By tokenizing intellectual property and fostering a community-driven approach, BPT Platform creates new opportunities for patent monetization while building a collaborative space where innovation is both rewarded and celebrated.

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  About VIP Entertainment Technologies Inc.

  VIP Entertainment Technologies Inc. is currently undergoing a restructuring process under new management. The Company is focused on stabilizing its financial position, restructuring outstanding debt, and pursuing opportunities to enhance shareholder value.

  VIP Entertainment Technologies Inc. is focused on developing and expanding its global digital content platforms, enhancing service offerings, and creating shareholder value through strategic partnerships and platform innovation. Under new management, VIP Entertainment Technologies Inc. is a Canada-based technology company focused on the global gaming and entertainment market, integrating platform operations, digital content, and next-generation Web3 technologies. The Company is committed to building sustainable digital ecosystems and user-centric platform experiences.

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Key Takeaways Apple plans to use Google's Gemini to power future Apple Intelligence features, the companies said Monday. The new features are set to include an AI-enhanced Siri due later this year. Could a new deal with Google help Apple sell investors on its AI Vision?

The iPhone maker plans to use Google's Gemini to power future Apple Intelligence features, including an AI-enhanced Siri coming later this year, the companies said Monday, ending months of speculation about a tie-up. 

Shares of Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) climbed 1% to an all-time high following the news, pushing its end-of-day market capitalization above the $4 trillion mark for the first time. Apple (AAPL) shares ticked up 0.3%, leaving them about 9% off their highs last month.

Wedbush's Dan Ives, a longtime Apple and Alphabet bull, called the deal a "major validation moment" for Google's Gemini and a key "stepping stone" for Apple in its strategy after a series of delays in some of its highly anticipated AI features. The iPhone maker had previously suggested its AI-powered Siri would become available as early as last spring, before later telling investors it would launch this year.

JPMorgan analysts, who hold an "overweight" rating for Apple, said they also see the multi-year partnership with Google potentially becoming a longer-term arrangement, with investors likely to be watching whether Apple will declare an AI model partner in China next.

"In our view the Street is underestimating what 2026 is going to bring for Apple," said Ives, citing expectations the company could make more meaningful progress in its AI roadmap this year. He reiterated a Street-high target of $350 for the stock, suggesting close to 35% upside from Monday's close.

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The Australian rare-earths producer will consider both internal and external candidates to succeed Lacaze, who will remain with the company until the end of June.

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IP rallied sharply as capital rotated into narrative driven infrastructure, and traders framed the move as a decision between extension and resistance. The setup mixes real use case positioning, thin liquidity, and limited circulating supply, with stable sentiment and volatility helping buyers return. Technicals show a bounce from $1.30 to $1.50, stabilization near $2.60 to $2.70, and a key $3.20 to $3.50 hurdle that could open a path toward $5. Story Protocol’s IP token snapped higher in a sharp daily rally, outperforming a calm but constructive broader crypto tape as attention rotated toward narrative driven infrastructure plays. Traders have been more selective lately, looking beyond memecoins and short term hype, and IP’s positioning around tokenized intellectual property and creator monetization drew fresh bids. The bounce followed a strong reaction from long term support, shifting the conversation from survival to follow through. The session reset expectations by putting a clean decision back on the table: extend the recovery or stall into resistance. Now the market watches.

Volume, liquidity, and the $5 question The upside looks like a blend of narrative alignment and technical positioning. Capital rotation has favored tokens tied to real use cases such as intellectual property, infrastructure, and institutional adoption, and IP stands out for its focus on on chain IP ownership and licensing. Liquidity is relatively thin and circulating supply is limited, which can magnify price reactions once buying pressure increases, so even moderate inflows can move the tape. With sentiment stable and volatility contained, traders appear more willing to accumulate structurally sound assets instead of chasing breakouts. That backdrop helped buyers return today.

On the chart, the rebound reads as constructive rather than random. IP bounced sharply from a long term demand zone between $1.30 and $1.50, an area that previously acted as a base during earlier accumulation phases, suggesting buyers were waiting. The rally has pushed price back toward $2.60 to $2.70, a level that served as key support before the late 2025 breakdown, and stabilizing above it improves the short term structure. Rising volume and a positive Chaikin Money Flow point to real participation, not a thin spike. Still, this is only the first leg higher.

The next hurdle sits in the $3.20 to $3.50 zone, which aligns with a major supply area and declining moving averages that have capped upside attempts before. Buyers are back, but price still needs to clear resistance to prove a trend reversal rather than a relief bounce. If IP can break through and hold above that band with solid volume, the path toward $5 opens up on the roadmap. Until that breakout is confirmed, the responsible read is that the market is in recovery mode, not in a fresh uptrend. Execution depends on follow through.

Iran’s national currency, the rial, has completely collapsed against the U.S. dollar as the country’s economic crisis worsens. The value of one rial is now worth $0.00 right now.

On the open market, one U.S. dollar now trades for roughly 1.4 million rials, a collapse that has erased decades of purchasing power and fueled widespread unrest.

The currency’s plunge isn’t new, but the pace of decline in 2025 and early 2026 has been dramatic. Sanctions remain severe, oil revenues have shrunk, and political instability has driven investors and ordinary Iranians to seek alternatives to the rial and even to the U.S. dollar.

Inflation is soaring. Prices on food, medicine and basic goods have jumped sharply, forcing many families to spend a larger share of income just to survive. The official inflation rate climbed above 42% late last year, though actual costs for staples may be higher at this point.

The economic strain has spilled into the streets. Bazaar merchants and students have taken part in protests across cities from Tehran to Isfahan and Shiraz, condemning both economic mismanagement and political repression.

In the capital of Tehran, traditional supporters of the theocratic government have openly turned against clerical leadership as conditions worsen.

These protests have led Iran to impose telecom blackouts and jam satellite services, prompting citizens to turn to offline communication tools. Bitcoin focused apps like Bitchat and Noghteha enable secure messaging via Bluetooth and mesh networks without internet access, with Noghteha specifically adapted for Iranian users.

Iran needs Bitcoin  Against this backdrop, Bitcoin’s profile in Iran has quietly risen. Long before the latest collapse, crypto adoption in the Middle East and North Africa was accelerating, partly as a hedge against unstable local currencies and restrictive financial systems.

In the past weeks, reports, mainly those from blockchain analysis company Chainalysis, have highlighted Bitcoin and crypto’s role in the unrest. State actors and private citizens alike have moved value through crypto channels, both to preserve savings and to evade the limitations of the rial and sanctioned banking system.

Chainalysis data shows Iranian‑linked services moved more than $4 billion out in 2024, a jump of about 70% year over year. Iranian centralized exchanges swelled with users looking to swap rials for any asset that holds value beyond the border

Industry voices are framing Bitcoin as more than a financial curiosity. Some analysts and executives point to Bitcoin as an “exit option” for Iranians who see the rial’s collapse as a failure of traditional money. These narratives emphasize Bitcoin’s fixed supply and global liquidity as shields against inflationary policies and external pressure.

Even so, obstacles remain. Iran’s government has maintained strict controls on digital finance, cracking down on unregistered mining and monitoring crypto platforms. Official policies often contradict private behavior, creating legal uncertainty for Iranians trying to use crypto as a safe haven.

It’s times like these that point to why we need bitcoin as a race. Bitcoin stands out as the tool it was created to be: resilient, borderless, free and censorship-resistant.

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Micah first discovered Bitcoin in 2018 but remained a skeptic on the sidelines for too long. Since 2021, he has covered crypto and business and now works as a news reporter for Bitcoin Magazine, based in North Carolina.

Strategy (MSTR) just announced a new, massive Bitcoin purchase.

The preeminent BTC treasury company says it has purchased 13,627 Bitcoin for approximately $1.25 billion.

That’s the firm’s largest weekly purchase since last summer.

The acquisition was made at an average price of about $91,519 per Bitcoin, pushing the company’s total holdings to 687,410 BTC.

The company has now invested roughly $51.80 billion in Bitcoin overall, with its average purchase price standing at approximately $75,353 per coin.

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, began accumulating Bitcoin in 2020 and now holds the largest corporate Bitcoin portfolio globally.

Executive Chairman Michael Saylor recently confirmed Strategy is not being delisted from the influential stock index MSCI, which had considered banning companies with significant digital asset holdings.