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Posted: January 10, 2026

Bitcoin’s [BTC] price has been consolidating around the $90k-zone lately. According to AMBCrypto, this price action had the makings of a bottom when zoomed out. In fact, a $3k price wick downwards on 06 January resulted in roughly $440 million in liquidations, most of them being long.

CoinGlass data showed that at press time, the last 24 hours of trading saw $218.19 million in liquidations across the market. Crypto longs accounted for $140.60 million of them.

In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin has oscillated between the $89.3k and $91k-levels. Its recent retest of the $94.5k resistance gave bulls hope of a breakout. Alas, this has not yet materialized. This would explain the higher amount of long liquidations since 05 January.

What is in store for crypto longs next? The altcoin market has shown strength against BTC so far in January – Encouraging in the short term. In a post on X, crypto analyst Maartuun observed that the most recent price bounce from $89.3k was supported by sizeable capital inflows.

The positive spot CVD should not fool swing traders and investors must not immediately switch to a long-term bullish bias.

The Open Interest grew from a low of $54.62 billion to a high of $62.14 billion in January. This growth stalled over the last 24 hours as BTC was unable to climb past the $92k-mark.

At the same time, Bitcoin Spot ETFs saw large outflows over the last three days. At press time, Farside Investors’ data showed $1.128 billion in outflows since 06 January.

Exploring key Bitcoin resistance levels overhead

Source: BTC/USDT on TradingView

Finally, the 4-hour chart showed that the $80.6k and $107.5k levels were the swing points of the price drop in November. The sideways price action in December set the $94.5k-level as a local supply zone – A level that has not yet been breached.

Crypto traders looking to go long can be more confident in a bullish outcome if the $94.5k-resistance is overcome. The local support zones at $90k and $88k (cyan) could also offer short-term Bitcoin buying opportunities.

Final Thoughts Bitcoin’s recent price action has primarily hunted down long positions as traders turned bullish following Bitcoin’s move above $90k. Long-term bulls should keep an eye on macroeconomic conditions and demand for Bitcoin.

Akashnath S is a Senior Journalist and Technical Analysis expert at AMBCrypto. He specializes in dissecting price action, identifying key market trends through advanced chart patterns, and forecasting both short-term and long-term asset trajectories. His distinct analytical method is grounded in his academic training as a Chemical Engineer. This background provides him with a systematic, process-oriented approach to market data, enabling him to analyze the complex dynamics of financial markets with precision and objectivity. Having actively covered the cryptocurrency space since the landmark 2017 market cycle, Akashnath possesses years of experience navigating both bull and bear markets. This seasoned perspective is critical to his insightful reporting on market volatility and evolution. As an active market participant, Akashnath enhances his analysis with crucial, hands-on experience. This practical application of his technical skills ensures his insights are not merely theoretical, but are also relevant and actionable for an audience looking to understand and navigate trading opportunities. He is dedicated to educating readers on the nuances of technical analysis, empowering them with the knowledge to make more informed financial decisions.

XRP price entered January 2026 showing signs of recovery after a prolonged downtrend in 2025, but the upside remained capped below the critical $3 resistance level. The previous year’s decline reshaped market behavior, as traders increasingly treated rebounds as opportunities to take profit rather than initiate fresh long positions. As a result, XRP price action continues to reflect hesitation and limited follow-through despite periodic bullish attempts.

After losing the $3 mark in 2025, XRP established a pattern where selling pressure consistently emerged near familiar resistance zones. One of the earliest rejections occurred in late October around $2.65, when buyers briefly pushed prices higher before sellers absorbed demand and forced a pullback. This behavior highlighted profit-taking from traders positioned at lower levels, preventing the market structure from shifting bullish.

Similar dynamics played out in early November near $2.52, where buying momentum again faded quickly. Instead of extending positions, market participants reduced exposure, reinforcing the idea that rallies lacked conviction. Toward the end of November, XRP faced another rejection near $2.22, eventually finding temporary stability around the $1.80 demand zone. That area later fueled a recovery toward $2.35, but renewed selling pressure once again capped gains. Notably, this rejection coincided with the first significant spot XRP ETF outflow of over $40 million after more than a month of inflows, signaling renewed caution among investors.

Technically, XRP price remains constrained within a descending channel that has been intact since mid-2025. This structure continues to limit upside expansion, as sellers defend higher levels and prevent sustained breakouts. While XRP has managed to reclaim the $2 level, moves toward $2.35 have aligned with channel resistance, leading to renewed downside rotations.

At current levels near $2.08, holding above $2 is crucial for bulls. A loss of this support could see XRP revisit $1.80, a zone that previously attracted strong demand. However, improving macro conditions, regulatory clarity developments, and broader market tailwinds could encourage buyers to step in on pullbacks. While sellers still control rallies, growing buyer interest at lower levels suggests that downside reactions are increasingly attractive, keeping the possibility of future rebounds alive.

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After a robust start to the year, Bitcoin (BTC) has encountered significant resistance that has hindered its recovery trajectory, resulting in a brief dip below the $90,000 mark over the last few days. As analysts evaluate the situation, they have identified crucial levels that will influence Bitcoin’s short-term price movements.

Critical Bitcoin Price Levels In a recent post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), market analyst Ted Pillows outlined three critical price points for Bitcoin in the short-term price action. The first key level to monitor is $89,200, which has served as a vital support. 

Should the Bitcoin price fall below this threshold, Ted Pillows predicts a subsequent drop toward the $87,500 level. But beyond this, Pillows cautioned that if the $87,500 support is lost on a daily basis, it could signal a significant downward trend for the cryptocurrency’s price in the near-term.

On the upside, the analyst suggested that Bitcoin needs to reclaim the $94,000 to $95,000 range to establish a positive momentum. Notably, a daily close above this level could pave the way for BTC to reach between $102,000 and $103,000. 

Similarly, fellow analyst Ali Martinez emphasized the importance of the cryptocurrency’s price in maintaining its position above $87,200 to avoid a potential decline toward $69,230, which implies a potential 24% drop if this scenario materializes. 

Currently, Bitcoin has experienced a slight uptick, reaching $91,390 at the time of writing, partly due to the US Supreme Court’s decision to delay a ruling on President Donald Trump’s tariffs case, an event anticipated to bring volatility to the cryptocurrency market.

Bitfinex Whales’ Moves  Beyond technical analysis, there is a developing trend that many have overlooked. Bitfinex whales are apparently unwinding their BTC long holdings aggressively. Analysts such as Ash Crypto point out that this type of “unwind” has traditionally preceded significant market turbulence. 

During a similar event in early 2025, the Bitcoin price stalled around the $74,000 level but subsequently experienced a major recovery rally of approximately 50%, surging to the $112,000 mark within just 43 days.

Ash noted that this could suggest that a similar pattern could unfold potentially this month, targeting price levels of $135,000 or more in the near term, which could result in a new all-time high for the market’s leading cryptocurrency. 

According to analysts, Bitfinex whales successfully relieve market pressure brought on by sizable clusters of long holdings when they “clear the books.” By lowering the market’s targets, price-hunting algorithms can more easily change the direction upward.

The daily chart shows BTC’s retrace below $90,000 and its subsequent recovery to current trading levels following increased volatility. Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView.com Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com 

TLDR:

The asset suffered a 96% drop just minutes after its initial listing in the Uniswap liquidity pool. The fully diluted valuation (FDV) crashed from $255 million to just $42 million following the collapse. A single wallet executed a massive $31,000 sell order during the token’s first minute of trading. Following the launch of the PEPENODE token on Thursday, January 8, the memecoin market experienced a new episode of extreme volatility. Although the asset raised $2.7 million during its presale phase that began in 2025, its Uniswap debut proved disastrous for investors.

In just minutes, the price plunged from an initial $0.001212 to an all-time low of $0.00007058, representing a loss in value of over 96% in record time. The magnitude of the movement was exacerbated by massive sell orders from the very first second of trading. 

Notably, one whale liquidated over $31,000 worth of the PEPENODE token, triggering a domino effect that decimated the confidence of presale participants.

While the price attempted to stabilize near $0.0002, the asset still maintains an 84% devaluation relative to its listing price, leaving the project under intense scrutiny from the community.

Valuation Reassessment and Next Steps for the Mine-to-Earn Project The market correction also forced a drastic adjustment in the protocol’s financial metrics. At the time of listing, the PEPENODE token boasted a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $255 million—a figure considered excessive by analysts for a project with an anonymous team and no functional product launched. 

Following the crash, the FDV fell to $42 million, reflecting a more realistic reassessment of the invested venture capital.

Despite this financial setback, the team behind PepeNode asserts that they will continue with their roadmap to implement a browser-based mining simulation platform. 

The goal is for users to use the PEPENODE token to acquire and upgrade virtual nodes, simulating hash power and earning rewards within a gaming environment. 

The investment community will closely monitor whether the activation of the on-chain version of its interface manages to recover the volume and trust lost during this turbulent premiere.

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Arkham Intelligence will stop tracking data for Linea, Manta, and Blast starting January 11, 2026. The decision is based on a periodic review of industry relevance, user demand, and maintenance costs. Established networks like Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism maintain their status within the analytical tool. Arkham Intelligence has shaken the crypto ecosystem by removing several networks from its interface. Starting January 11, 2026, Arkham support for L2 networks will no longer include Linea (developed by Consensys), Manta, and Blast. 

[Arkham Intel] Notice of Chain Removal: Linea

Arkham periodically evaluates chain integrations for continued maintenance based on user demand and their importance to the crypto ecosystem, among other factors.

Based on a recent review from our team, we will be removing support… pic.twitter.com/x8If33ZsX5

— Arkham (@arkham) January 9, 2026 According to the company, this move is a response to routine optimization after evaluating criteria such as relevance, actual activity, and user demand.

The crypto community was plunged into an intense debate following the news. Although Arkham did not disclose the exact metrics that led to this cut, analysts speculate that low user traction and minimal institutional interest in these specific chains do not justify the operational costs of monitoring them.

 Arkham support for L2 networks is vital for detecting whale movements and potential massive liquidations; therefore, the exit of these networks could significantly reduce their visibility among professional investors.

Survival and Scalability: The L2 Landscape After the Purge Despite this cut, Arkham support for L2 networks remains steady for the sector’s giants. Networks such as Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Mantle, and Polygon zkEVM have survived the review. 

These chains have demonstrated superior integration with Ethereum, especially following the implementation of key updates like Dencun in 2024 and the recent Pectra and Fusaka in 2025, which optimized the use of “blobs” to reduce data costs.

The industry is now looking forward to the Glasterdam update, scheduled for the first half of 2026, which promises to expand the processing capacity of the remaining Layer 2 networks. 

For Arkham, the objective is clear: focus its resources on financial rails that truly generate traffic and value. However, for projects like Linea and Manta, losing Arkham support for L2 networks represents a reputational and technical challenge in a market heading toward aggressive consolidation, where only the most efficient networks will survive.

U. S. Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw over $1billion outflows, offsetting initial January gains. While U. S. Spot XRP and Solana ETFs posted small but consistent inflows As January began, U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs  showed signs of recovery in the first few days, but the momentum was reversed as both saw significant outflows in the following days. According to SoSoValue data, United States Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange-traded funds together saw outflows of over $1 billion since January 6.  

Yesterday, Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded around $398.95 million outflows and Spot Ethereum ETFs saw outflows of $159.17 million continuing the second day of outflows. 

With that, Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $1.13 billion in outflows between Tuesday and Thursday. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw a similar pattern, with about $258 million exiting since Wednesday. These outflows have fully rubbed gains which got in initial days of January, which suggests caution among the traders.  

Analysing the monthly flows, Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $750 million in outflows in August, then recovered in September and October. Then, the biggest outflow was seen in November 2025, which is around $3.48 billion. Similarly, Ether ETFs have seen their largest outflows of around $1.42 billion. These moves came after October’s massive market drop, when a $20 billion liquidation event caused significant weakness across crypto markets. 

XRP and Solana ETFs Maintain Steady Inflows On a contrary note, altcoin ETFs like U.S. Spot XRP ETF saw continuous inflows since its launch, only on January 7, it recorded its first ever outflow, while Solana ETFs saw outflows then and there, but avoided the monthly outflows, as the numbers of inflows is smaller, but consistent even during the broader market correction, which points to a rotation toward more selective exposure, rather than a complete withdrawal from the asset class.

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Bitcoin has been consolidating since late November, struggling to establish a clear directional bias as the market searches for stability ahead of the next volatility wave. After failing to sustain momentum above the October 2025 highs, price action has shifted into a broad range, reflecting growing uncertainty among investors. While some market participants interpret this pause as a potential base for continuation, others remain cautious, pointing to historical bear market behavior for context.

According to a report by top analyst Axel Adler, the current Bitcoin drawdown from the October peak remains historically shallow. The Bitcoin Bear Market Correction Drawdowns chart, which compares drawdown depth across cycles since 2011, highlights how different this cycle has been so far. In the ongoing 2025+ cycle, the drawdown stands at roughly −27%, with the maximum correction reaching about −33%.

Bitcoin Bear Market Correction Drawdowns | Source: CryptoQuant By contrast, previous bear markets were far more severe: the 2011 cycle collapsed by −92%, both the 2013–2015 and 2017–2018 cycles saw drawdowns near −82%, and the 2021–2022 bear market bottomed around −75%.

This relative resilience may point to a structural shift in Bitcoin’s market dynamics. The growing presence of spot ETFs and institutional capital could be dampening volatility and reducing the magnitude of corrections. Still, Adler cautions that the current bear phase is relatively young. As a result, it remains too early to conclude that Bitcoin has definitively entered a new regime where deep drawdowns are no longer part of the cycle.

Adler further explains that the Bitcoin Cumulative Value Days Destroyed (CVDD) model offers critical context for evaluating where the market currently sits within the broader cycle. CVDD is a long-term on-chain valuation framework derived from “destroyed” coin days, which captures periods when older, long-held coins are spent. Historically, this behavior has been closely associated with major market transitions and macro bottoms.

Bitcoin Cumulative Value Days Destroyed | Source: CryptoQuant The CVDD chart plots Bitcoin’s price against several valuation bands, including the base CVDD level and its 5x and 10x multiples. At present, Bitcoin is trading near $91,000, which places it at roughly 2x above the base CVDD, currently estimated at around $46,600. This zone has historically aligned with bear market bottom formation phases rather than full capitulation events. In past cycles, deep undervaluation and panic selling typically occurred when the price approached or briefly dipped below the base CVDD level.

The fact that Bitcoin remains well above this fundamental support suggests that the market has not yet entered a true capitulation regime. Instead, long-term holders appear largely intact, and selling pressure from older coins remains relatively contained. As Adler notes, the base CVDD level continues to act as a long-term structural floor for the asset.

Taken together, the shallow drawdown profile and Bitcoin’s position above key CVDD valuation bands indicate that the ongoing correction is real but still consistent with an early-stage bear cycle, rather than a fully developed market bottom.

BTC Consolidates As Structure Remains Weak Bitcoin price continues to trade in a tight consolidation range after the sharp sell-off from the October highs, with the chart showing BTC hovering around the $90,000–$91,000 area. This zone has acted as a short-term equilibrium following the aggressive breakdown from above $100,000, but the broader technical structure remains weak. Price is still trading below the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, which are both sloping downward, reinforcing the idea that the dominant trend has shifted from bullish to corrective.

BTC price remains in a range | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView The recent bounce from the December lows near $86,000 lacked strong follow-through, suggesting that demand remains cautious rather than aggressive. While buyers have managed to defend higher lows in the short term, each upside attempt has been capped near the descending moving averages, highlighting persistent overhead supply.

Volume has also declined during the consolidation phase, signaling a lack of conviction from both bulls and bears.

From a market structure perspective, Bitcoin appears to be forming a basing pattern rather than initiating a reversal. Holding above the $88,000–$90,000 support zone is critical to avoid a deeper retracement toward the mid-$80,000s.

However, a sustained recovery would require a decisive reclaim of the $95,000–$98,000 region, where key moving averages converge. The current price action is best interpreted as consolidation within a broader corrective phase rather than the start of a new uptrend.

Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds Freeport-McMoran Inc. (“Freeport” or the “Company”) (NYSE:FCX) investors of the January 12, 2026 deadline to seek lead plaintiff appointment in the class action filed on behalf of investors who acquired Freeport securities between February 15, 2022 through September 24, 2025 (“the Class Period”).

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The lawsuit alleges: 1) Freeport did not adequately ensure safety at the Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia; (2) the lack of proper safety precautions constituted a heightened risk that could foreseeably lead to the death of Freeport’s workers; and (3) this constituted an undisclosed heightened risk of regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk.

On September 9, 2025 Freeport announced the suspension of mining at its Grasberg Block Cave location in Indonesia. The Company blamed the closure on “a large flow of wet material from a production drawpoint” that “blocked access to certain areas within the mine,” which trapped seven workers. On this news, the price of Freeport shares declined by $2.77 per share, or approximately 5.94%, from $46.66 per share on September 8, 2025 to close at $43.89 on September 9, 2025.

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Validated Across Influenza A and Influenza B, Including H3N2 Subclade K and Zoonotic Influenza A Subtypes H5, H7, H9

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MindWalk Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:HYFT) (“MindWalk” or the “Company”), a Bio-Native AI therapeutic research and technology company, today announced an advance in its universal influenza program following the identification of a breakthrough functional constraint that persists across influenza viruses despite continual evolution.

Influenza constantly rewrites its genetic script, but it remains tightly constrained by the physics required for infection,” said Jennifer Bath, CEO of MindWalk. “Our HYFT technology allows us to identify those constraints and design directly against them"

Share Using its patented HYFT® Deep Data technology, MindWalk identified a functional pattern embedded in influenza biology that remains intact beneath surface-level genetic change. When MindWalk examines what does not change, it is not referring to conserved genetic sequences. It refers to preserved biological constraints; the biophysical requirements influenza must satisfy for infection.

Influenza remains a major global health threat because influenza viruses continually alter immune-exposed regions of surface proteins, eroding durable protection and forcing reactive vaccine redesign. Current U.S. surveillance reflects unusually high influenza activity, described in public reporting as the highest level in approximately 25 years.

Why Influenza Keeps Beating Conventional Vaccines

Most influenza research relies on tracking genetic variation. Researchers align sequences, score similarity, and catalog mutations. These methods support surveillance, yet they often miss deeper functional constraints because they operate at the level influenza changes readily.

MindWalk’s HYFT® pattern technology works without sequence alignment, capturing multi-dimensional functional fingerprints that encode geometry, stability, and biophysical constraints. This reveals functional logic that remains stable even when sequence variation obscures it. This is a layer influenza is constrained from altering without loss of core function required for infection.

Validation Across Influenza A Subtypes and Influenza B Lineages

Using its proprietary HYFT pattern framework, MindWalk evaluated the identified functional constraint across influenza A and influenza B datasets spanning multiple hosts.

The HYFT-defined pattern was confirmed across currently circulating influenza A viruses, including viruses classified within H3N2 subclade K, a genetic subgroup under active global surveillance. The same strict functional pattern was also observed across avian influenza A datasets spanning subtypes H5, H7, and H9, indicating preservation of this constraint across both human and avian influenza backgrounds.

MindWalk expanded this analysis beyond influenza A to include influenza B, evaluating representative references from both influenza B lineages, Victoria and Yamagata, and again observed the same strict HYFT-defined functional pattern. In addition, assessment of a representative swine-origin influenza A H1N1 dataset yielded the same result.

Taken together, MindWalk has now identified this conserved HYFT pattern across:

Influenza A in human datasets, including H3N2 and H3N2 subclade K Influenza A in avian datasets, spanning subtypes H5, H7, and H9 Influenza A in swine-associated datasets, including H1N1 Influenza B across both Victoria and Yamagata lineages Across the influenza datasets evaluated to date, MindWalk has not observed a different way for influenza to meet this functional requirement within the constraints analyzed. These results support the conclusion that the identified pattern reflects an evolutionary constraint shared across influenza A and influenza B, rather than a strain-specific or sequence-dependent feature.

“Influenza constantly rewrites its genetic script, but it remains tightly constrained by the physics required for infection,” said Jennifer Bath, Ph.D., CEO of MindWalk. “Our HYFT technology allows us to identify those constraints and design directly against them.”

From Discovery to Biological Reasoning and Rational Vaccine Design

This advance builds directly on MindWalk’s prior work in rational vaccine design and further supports its Bio-Native AI and Deep Data approach. Rather than predicting outcomes from incomplete inputs, MindWalk’s LensAI™ platform, using the core HYFT technology, captures and reasons over biological context, linking sequences, functions, experimental outcomes, and scientific evidence into a continuously learning system.

By reasoning directly from biological constraints, MindWalk aims to improve decision quality, reduce downstream failure, and increase the expected value of drug discovery programs.

“Influenza has been studied for decades, yet researchers kept looking at what changes instead of what does not,” said Dirk Van Hyfte MD, PhD, Chief Technology Officer of MindWalk. “HYFT technology let us step outside sequence thinking and identify a functional constraint influenza must preserve for infection. Once you see that layer, the problem stops being about prediction and starts being about design.”

Influenza Program Development and Out-Licensing Strategy

MindWalk intends to advance its influenza program through a phased, capital-efficient development pathway built around program-level segregation. Platform-derived programs are structured as standalone development portfolios, allowing capital, risk, and decision-making to align with each individual asset while preserving the integrity of MindWalk’s core discovery platform.

Under this approach, the influenza program will progress through additional pre-clinical validation and IND-enabling work within its own dedicated portfolio. This structure is designed to support focused investment, clear value inflection points, and efficient governance as the program advances.

Following IND-enabling activities and sufficient pre-clinical de-risking, MindWalk plans to out-license the influenza program or enter into strategic development partnerships with global pharmaceutical companies with the scale and infrastructure to advance late-stage development and commercialization. MindWalk also expects to support discussions regarding potential strategic investments and other financing alternatives for the program.

About MindWalk

MindWalk is a Bio-Native AI therapeutic research and technology company. Through its LensAI platform and patented HYFT technology, MindWalk generates proprietary biological pattern intelligence designed to support rational vaccine and therapeutic discovery.

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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $SMMT--Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMT) ("Summit," "we," or the "Company") today announced the grant of inducement awards of options to purchase a collective total of up to 214,331 shares of common stock. Awards were made to seventeen new employees of the Company. The awards were granted as an inducement material to the new employees becoming employees of the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and have been approved by the Company's Compensation Co.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear power go together like peanut butter and jelly.

Shares of Vistra (VST +10.47%) climbed more than 10% on Friday after the electricity provider announced long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Meta Platforms (META +1.15%).

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Vistra's nuclear plants are getting a second lease on life Under the terms of the 20-year PPAs, Vistra will supply over 2,600 megawatts (MW) of zero-carbon energy from three of its nuclear plants to support Meta's artificial intelligence (AI)-fueled expansion.

This includes 2,176 MW of operational nuclear energy from Vistra's Perry and Davis-Besse plants in Ohio, as well as 433 MW of incremental nuclear power from planned equipment upgrades at these two facilities and Vistra's Beaver Valley plant in Pennsylvania.

Vistra, in turn, intends to pursue license extensions at all three plants that could extend their operations for another two decades. Prior to Vistra's acquisition of these facilities in 2023, the plants were slated for retirement.

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Meta Platforms is acting today to secure its long-term AI energy needs Meta's power purchases are expected to commence in late 2026. Vistra plans to bring capacity online through 2034.

"At Meta, we are investing in nuclear energy because it provides clean, reliable power that is essential for advancing our AI ambitions," Meta executive Urvi Parekh said in a press release.

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Vancouver, BC – TheNewswire - January 9, 2026 - Wedgemount Resources Corp. (CSE: WDGY) (OTCQB: WDGRF) (“Wedgemount” or the “Company”), announces that Mr. Simon Clarke has tendered his resignation as an independent director of the Company effective immediately.

The Company thanks Simon for his contributions and wishes him the best with his future endeavours.

About Wedgemount Resources Corp.

Wedgemount Resources is a junior natural resource company focused on maximizing shareholder value through the acquisition, development and exploitation of oil and gas projects in Texas, USA.

  On behalf of the Board of Directors,

WEDGEMOUNT RESOURCES CORP.

  Mark Vanry, President and CEO

For more information, please contact the Company at:

Telephone: (604) 343-4743 

[email protected]

www.wedgemountresources.com

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In the latest close session, Ralph Lauren (RL - Free Report) was up +1.3% at $369.81. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.65% for the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.48%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.82%.

Heading into today, shares of the upscale clothing company had lost 0.69% over the past month, lagging the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 2.38% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.15%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Ralph Lauren in its upcoming release. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $5.72, signifying a 18.67% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $2.3 billion, indicating a 7.27% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $15.29 per share and a revenue of $7.75 billion, indicating changes of +24.01% and +9.54%, respectively, from the former year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Ralph Lauren. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. 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 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, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Ralph Lauren is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

With respect to valuation, Ralph Lauren is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 23.88. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 16.49, which means Ralph Lauren is trading at a premium to the group.

Investors should also note that RL has a PEG ratio of 1.78 right now. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. Textile - Apparel stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.99 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Textile - Apparel industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 62, finds itself in the top 26% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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T. Rowe Price (TROW - Free Report) closed at $107.31 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.16% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.65% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.48%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.82%.

Heading into today, shares of the financial services firm had gained 3.44% over the past month, outpacing the Finance sector's gain of 3% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.15%.

The upcoming earnings release of T. Rowe Price will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on February 4, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.47, showcasing a 16.51% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.91 billion, up 4.94% from the prior-year quarter.

TROW's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $9.76 per share and revenue of $7.3 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +4.61% and 0%, respectively.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for T Rowe Price. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. 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 take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

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. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.98% higher. T. Rowe Price currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

In the context of valuation, T. Rowe Price is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 10.44. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 11.11.

Meanwhile, TROW's PEG ratio is currently 2.75. 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. As the market closed yesterday, the Financial - Investment Management industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.08.

The Financial - Investment Management industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 175, which puts it in the bottom 29% 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.

Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $241.15, moving +1.37% from the previous trading session. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.65% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.48%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.82%.

The chipmaker's shares have seen an increase of 2.61% over the last month, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 1.6% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.15%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of NXP Semiconductors in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $3.3, marking a 3.77% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $3.3 billion, up 6.12% from the prior-year quarter.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $11.77 per share and a revenue of $12.23 billion, indicating changes of -10.08% and 0%, respectively, from the former year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for NXP Semiconductors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. 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 ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.14% increase. As of now, NXP Semiconductors holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

From a valuation perspective, NXP Semiconductors is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.42. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 40.08 of its industry.

It's also important to note that NXPI currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.65. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. NXPI's industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.27 as of yesterday's close.

The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 33, finds itself in the top 14% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained 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.

In the latest close session, Pan American Silver (PAAS - Free Report) was up +2.22% at $54.27. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.65%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.48%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.82%.

The silver mining company's shares have seen an increase of 5.44% over the last month, not keeping up with the Basic Materials sector's gain of 7.44% and outstripping the S&P 500's gain of 1.15%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Pan American Silver in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.87, signifying a 148.57% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $1.1 billion, reflecting a 34.81% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2.21 per share and revenue of $3.53 billion, which would represent changes of +179.75% and 0%, respectively, from the prior year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Pan American Silver. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. 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, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.9% increase. Pan American Silver currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Looking at its valuation, Pan American Silver is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 14.48. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 17.91, so one might conclude that Pan American Silver is trading at a discount comparatively.

Meanwhile, PAAS's PEG ratio is currently 0.32. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The average PEG ratio for the Mining - Silver industry stood at 0.32 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Mining - Silver industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 110, this industry ranks in the top 45% 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.

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

Main Street Capital (MAIN - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $61.19, moving -1.62% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.65%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.48%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.82%.

Coming into today, shares of the investment firm had lost 0.14% in the past month. In that same time, the Finance sector gained 3%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.15%.

The upcoming earnings release of Main Street Capital will be of great interest to investors. On that day, Main Street Capital is projected to report earnings of $1.06 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 3.92%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $140.81 million, indicating a 0.26% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $4.19 per share and a revenue of $561.66 million, indicating changes of +2.44% and 0%, respectively, from the former year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Main Street Capital should also be noted by investors. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. 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.

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. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Main Street Capital is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In the context of valuation, Main Street Capital is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 15.3. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 8.81, which means Main Street Capital is trading at a premium to the group.

The Financial - SBIC & Commercial Industry industry is part of the Finance sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 180, positioning it in the bottom 27% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. 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.

Coterra Energy (CTRA - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $24.82, moving -2.32% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.65%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.48%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.82%.

The independent oil and gas company's shares have seen a decrease of 4.08% over the last month, not keeping up with the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 0.68% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.15%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Coterra Energy in its upcoming release. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.59, signifying a 20.41% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.88 billion, up 34.74% from the prior-year quarter.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $2.24 per share and revenue of $7.51 billion, indicating changes of +33.33% and 0%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Coterra Energy. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational 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 last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Currently, Coterra Energy is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, Coterra Energy is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 10.07. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 10.75, which means Coterra Energy is trading at a discount to the group.

We can also see that CTRA currently has a PEG ratio of 0.36. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.96.

The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 169, finds itself in the bottom 32% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these 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 trading session, Sirius XM (SIRI - Free Report) closed at $21.78, marking a +1.62% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.65%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.48%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.82%.

The stock of satellite radio company has fallen by 2.94% in the past month, lagging the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 2.38% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.15%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Sirius XM in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on February 5, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.77, marking a 7.23% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $2.18 billion, down 0.58% from the year-ago period.

SIRI's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $2.77 per share and revenue of $8.54 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +55.62% and 0%, respectively.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Sirius XM. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. 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, 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, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.49% upward. Sirius XM is currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Sirius XM has a Forward P/E ratio of 6.95 right now. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 11.69.

Also, we should mention that SIRI has a PEG ratio of 0.29. 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. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Broadcast Radio and Television industry held an average PEG ratio of 0.72.

The Broadcast Radio and Television industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 110, finds itself in the top 45% 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.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

This under-the-radar semiconductor equipment supplier crushed Nvidia last year.

Developing artificial intelligence (AI) requires a significant amount of computing power, which is why most of it happens inside enormous, centralized data centers. Nvidia's (NVDA 0.05%) AI chips power that infrastructure, and the company continues to experience more demand than it can supply. Its stock soared by 39% during 2025, but another semiconductor stock did even better.

Corning (GLW 0.12%) has supplied the glass for Apple's iPhone since 2007, but its stock rocketed higher by 84% last year because of surging demand for something else: its fiber optic cables for data centers, which move information between chips and devices much faster than traditional copper cables.

Corning predicts the addressable market for fiber optic cables will expand significantly because of AI, so here's why it's not too late to buy this stock in 2026.

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An important transition is underway The typical data center hardware stack for AI workloads includes graphics processing units (GPUs), central processing units (CPUs), high-bandwidth memory, storage chips, switches, and more. Data must travel among all of those components as fast as possible so GPUs, which are the stars of the show, can operate at maximum efficiency. This accelerates processing speeds and minimizes costs.

A single Nvidia Blackwell NV-Link data center node contains around 2 miles of copper cable, connecting 72 GPUs to the other components in the stack. Corning says data center operators are quickly transitioning away from copper in favor of optical fiber, which can transmit data much faster and over much longer distances, while maintaining minimal data loss.

Nodes are also getting bigger to support the growing demand for computing power from AI developers, which means more GPUs and significantly more cabling. As a result, Corning CEO Wendell Weeks believes the optical fiber market for data centers could double or even triple in size from here.

Corning's AI-related revenue is soaring Corning will report its operating results for the final quarter of 2025 on Jan. 28, with core revenue expected to come in at $4.35 billion. That will take its annual total to $16.3 billion, representing a 13% year-over-year jump -- a substantial acceleration over the 7% growth it generated in 2024. The strength is coming primarily from the company's optical communications segment.

During the third quarter, Corning's core revenue grew by 14% year over year to $4.27 billion. However, the optical communications segment, specifically, saw revenue surge by 33% to $1.65 billion.

If we zoom in even further, Corning's enterprise optical communications revenue rocketed by an eye-popping 58%, thanks to strong AI-related demand.

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Turning to the bottom line, Corning delivered a core net income (profit) of $585 million during the third quarter, which was a 26% jump from the year-ago period. The optical communications segment accounted for $295 of that total, which grew at an even faster pace of 69%. Strong demand for AI-related cables and equipment is giving the company incredible pricing power, which is significantly boosting its profit margins.

Corning's attractive valuation paves the way for upside in 2026 Corning has delivered adjusted (non-GAAP) earnings of $2.38 per share over the last four reported quarters, placing its stock at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 36.9. Therefore, it's much cheaper than other semiconductor and equipment suppliers like Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Broadcom, which trade at P/E ratios of 46.7, 56.3, and 50.3, respectively.

According to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, data center operators could spend up to $4 trillion annually by 2030 on infrastructure upgrades to meet demand from AI developers. Companies like Meta Platforms and Microsoft have already built massive clusters using 100,000 GPUs, and Elon Musk's xAI is working on a cluster right now that will feature 1 million GPUs.

Those numbers will only grow larger over time, which will organically boost demand for Corning's fiber optic cables. Therefore, this stock could be a great buy at the current price for investors who are looking for a less conventional way to capture the AI boom.

Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - January 9, 2026) - NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTHI). Stonegate Capital Partners initiates their coverage on NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTHI). NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc. is a clinical-stage life sciences company developing central nervous system therapeutics designed to overcome the blood-brain barrier. The Company has numerous assets in its pipeline, highlighted by NEO100 which is a patented, pure pharmaceutical compound produced via proprietary synthesis for pharmaceutical-grade purity and reproducibility. NeOnc's intranasal administration strategy is designed to access the brain via olfactory and trigeminal pathways, offering a non-invasive route intended to improve adherence and enable more direct delivery. We view NTHI as a differentiated platform, supported by favorable tolerability with prolonged dosing and multiple near-term catalysts as the program advances toward a 2026 readout.

To view the full announcement, including downloadable images, bios, and more, click here.

Key Takeaways:

Positive Phase 1/2a results for NEO100 announced in December NEO100 Phase 2a top-line read out expected in Mid-2026 Closing and funding of the Quazar Investment expected in the near-term

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Investors were cheered by a poential high-level intervention in the mortgage market.

Rocket Companies (RKT +9.65%) investors had quite a Friday to remember, as the mortgage specialist's shares leaped nearly 10% higher in price across that trading session. This was a top-down bounce, inspired by a proposed initiative at the highest levels of the U.S. federal government.

The Trump pump No less a political figure than President Trump was behind the rally in Rocket and other real estate-adjacent stocks. Late afternoon Thursday, the President said he was pushing to directly boost the mortgage market.

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In a post on his preferred social media platform, Truth Social, he wrote that he was directing his officials to purchase $200 billion worth of mortgage-backed securities. This, he explained, "will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable."

"It is one of my many steps in restoring Affordability," he added, addressing a concern about economic conditions that more than a few U.S. citizens have expressed recently.

Such a purchase would almost certainly have a positive impact on the mortgage market if implemented to the promised degree. Rocket is a prominent player in that industry.

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Uncertainty principle The key word there is "if." Trump tends to make grand promises that aren't always fully realized -- his administration's recent climb-downs on numerous aggressive tariffs is a vivid example of this. Given that, I wouldn't necessarily pile into the stocks of mortgage companies; rather, I think it's best to buy or sell them on the natural prospects of the industry and those of the individual businesses.

Eric Volkman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Rocket Companies. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

President Trump on Friday said major U.S. oil companies will invest $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela's energy sector following the successful capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.

Speaking in the East Room of the White House during a meeting with nearly two dozen top oil and gas executives, Trump said American energy companies will rebuild Venezuela’s "rotting" oil infrastructure and push production to record levels.

"American companies will have the opportunity to rebuild Venezuela's rotting energy infrastructure and eventually increase oil production to levels never, ever seen before," Trump said. "When you add Venezuela and the United States together, we have 55% of the oil in the world."

BEHIND THE SCENES OF WHO IS ATTENDING TRUMP'S OIL EXECUTIVE MEETING AFTER MADURO OPERATION

US President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with US oil company executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan 9, 2026.  (SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)

Trump said his administration will determine which companies are permitted to operate in Venezuela, according to Reuters.

"Our giant oil companies will be spending at least $100 billion of their money, not the government's money…to rebuild the capacity and the infrastructure necessary," Trump said. "Venezuela has also agreed that the United States will immediately begin refining and selling up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil, which will continue indefinitely."

The president said the effort would directly benefit U.S. consumers, noting that gas prices are already low nationwide, with some drivers paying less than $2 per gallon.

ENERGY SECRETARY SAYS CHEVRON EXPANSION, US OIL ROLE IN VENEZUELA COULD COME ‘PRETTY QUICKLY’

US oil company executives look on during a meeting with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 9, 2026. (SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)

"One of the things the United States gets out of this will be even lower energy prices. We have people now getting gasoline for $1.99, $1.96, $1.95, $1.92," Trump said. "It used to be $3.5, $4, $5 a gallon. Think of that. $1.99."

The lineup of oil companies in the meeting included Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Continental, Halliburton, HKN, Valero, Marathon, Shell, Trafigura, Vitol Americas, Repsol, Eni, Aspect Holdings, Tallgrass, Raisa Energy and Hilcorp.

Trump on Tuesday said in a social media post that Venezuelan oil will be immediately turned over to the U.S., saying that "Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America."

TRUMP TO MEET WITH OIL EXECUTIVES ABOUT VENEZUELA ON FRIDAY

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are being held in New York City where they will be tried for a number of crimes. (Matias Delacroix/Getty Images / Getty Images)

"This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States! I have asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute this plan, immediately. It will be taken by storage ships, and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States," Trump explained.

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Chevron is currently the only U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela, while ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil had operations in the country before the regime nationalized their assets.

FOX Business' Emma Colton and Eric Revell contributed to this report.