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SummaryCompaniesU.S. aims to control Venezuela's oil sector amid Maduro's captureIran unrest and Russia-Ukraine war raise oil supply concernsGlobal inventories rise, oversupply may limit oil price gainsJan 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose for a second day on Friday, set for their third weekly gain, on uncertainty about the future of supply from Venezuela and as Iranian unrest increases concerns about output there.

Brent futures rose 44 cents, or 0.71%, to $62.43 per barrel at 0203 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 39 cents, or 0.68%, to $58.15.

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Both benchmark prices climbed more than 3% on Thursday, following two straight days of declines, and Brent is set to climb 2.7% for the week, while WTI has gained 1.4% for the week.

Prices have gained following U.S. President Donald Trump's seizure of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro last week and his claims the U.S. will control the South American country's oil sector. Civil unrest in major Middle Eastern producer Iran and concerns about the spread of the Russia-Ukraine war to target Russian oil exports have also increased supply concerns.

"The price surge has been primarily due to Trump’s claim to control Venezuela’s oil export, which could see a price increase from previously discounted sales", said Tina Teng, market strategist at Moomoo ANZ.

Oil major Chevron Corp (CVX.N), opens new tab, global trading houses Vitol and Trafigura, and other firms are competing for U.S. government deals to export crude oil from Venezuela, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Trump has demanded that Venezuela give the U.S. full access to its oil sector just days after it captured Maduro on Saturday. U.S. officials have said Washington will control the country's oil sales and revenues indefinitely.

The companies are contesting initial deals to market the up to 50 million barrels of oil that state-run oil company PDVSA has accumulated in inventories amid a severe oil embargo that has involved four tanker seizures, two of the sources said.

"The market will focus on the outcome in the coming days for how the Venezuelan oil in storage will be sold and delivered. Oversupply concerns could remain a concern if there is no limitation on sales," said Teng.

Oil prices surged after several subdued days, partly correcting earlier neglect of geopolitical risks, Haitong Futures said in a report on Friday.

A nationwide internet blackout was reported in Iran on Thursday, internet monitoring group NetBlocks said, as protests over economic hardships continued around the country.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian warned domestic suppliers against hoarding or overpricing goods, state media reported on Thursday, as Tehran rolls out high-stakes subsidy reforms during nationwide protests against economic hardship.

However, global inventories are rising, and oversupply remains the main driver that could cap the gain, Haitong Futures said.

Unless risks around Iran escalate, the rebound is likely limited and hard to sustain, Haitong Futures added.

Reporting by Sam Li in Beijing and Jeslyn Lerh in Singapore; Editing by Christian Schmollinger

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Tilray Brands, Inc. (TLRY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call January 8, 2026 4:30 PM EST

Company Participants

Berrin Noorata - Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Irwin Simon - President, CEO & Chairman
Carl Merton - CFO & Principal Accounting Officer

Conference Call Participants

William Kirk - ROTH Capital Partners, LLC, Research Division
Xin Ma - TD Cowen, Research Division
Aaron Grey - Alliance Global Partners, Research Division
Pablo Zuanic - Zuanic & Associates
Frederico Yokota Gomes - ATB Capital Markets Inc., Research Division

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Operator

Thank you for joining today's conference call to discuss Tilray Brands' financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2026 ended November 30, 2025. [Operator Instructions]

Now I'll turn over the call to Ms. Berrin Noorata, Tilray Brands' Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer. Thank you. You may begin.

Berrin Noorata
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Thank you, operator, and good afternoon, everyone. By now, you should have access to the earnings press release, which is available on the Investors section of the Tilray Brands website at tilray.com and has been filed with the SEC and SEDAR.

Please note that during today's call, we will be referring to various non-GAAP financial measures that can provide useful information for investors. However, the presentation of this information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. The earnings press release contains a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable measure prepared in accordance with GAAP.

In addition, we will be making numerous forward-looking statements during our remarks and in response to your questions. These statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those described in those forward-looking statements.

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LayerZero CEO Bryan Pellegrino discusses the pitfalls founders face, the rise of multichain systems, and insights from Elon Musk in a recent podcast episode.

In a recent podcast episode hosted by Robert Hackett, Bryan Pellegrino, CEO of LayerZero, shed light on the critical challenges startup founders encounter and the evolution of multichain systems in the crypto space. The discussion, part of a special series recorded at the Founders Summit in October, delves into the psychological traps founders can fall into and strategies to avert these pitfalls.

The Multichain Evolution Pellegrino explored the reasons behind the crypto industry's shift towards multichain networks. This transformation is essential for facilitating interoperability among blockchains, a core function of LayerZero. The conversation highlighted how multichain systems are poised to compete with traditional financial frameworks, offering greater flexibility and efficiency.

Founder Psychology and Leadership Challenges A significant portion of the episode focused on founder psychology, specifically when it's necessary to replace early leadership roles within startups. Pellegrino emphasized that these decisions, often unaddressed in standard playbooks, require a high degree of conviction rather than reliance on conventional advice. He noted that the hardest decisions often lack a clear guide, underscoring the importance of self-disruption and adaptability.

Lessons from Elon Musk Pellegrino shared insights gleaned from Elon Musk, highlighting the importance of focus and conviction in entrepreneurial success. This advice is particularly relevant in the fast-paced and competitive crypto landscape, where strategic foresight is crucial.

Insights from a Professional Poker Background Drawing from his background as a professional poker player, Pellegrino discussed how the skills of competition, focus, and strategic thinking have informed his approach to business. These attributes have been instrumental in navigating the challenges of scaling a company in the rapidly evolving tech sector.

For those interested in a deeper dive into the conversation, the full episode is available on the a16z crypto podcast platform. Pellegrino's insights offer valuable lessons for both budding entrepreneurs and seasoned executives looking to navigate the complex landscape of modern startups.

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The entire Electric Coin Company (ECC) team behind privacy coin Zcash has left Bootstrap, a nonprofit created to support the token, after what ECC CEO Josh Swihart described as a governance breakdown that made the team’s work untenable. Swihart said the team will form a new company and continue building on Zcash, while stressing that the protocol itself is unaffected.

A Zcash Civil War In The Making? In a statement posted to X, Swihart said that “over the past few weeks, it’s become clear that the majority of Bootstrap board members … have moved into clear misalignment with the mission of Zcash,” naming Zaki Manian, Christina Garman, Alan Fairless, and Michelle Lai, which he referred to collectively as “ZCAM.”

Swihart framed the departure as a response to employment changes imposed by the board majority. “Yesterday, the entire ECC team left after being constructively discharged* by ZCAM,” he wrote. “In short, the terms of our employment were changed in ways that made it impossible for us to perform our duties effectively and with integrity.”

The exit represents a sharp escalation in tensions inside one of the support structures surrounding Zcash, a network that has historically relied on a small number of specialist organizations to fund and coordinate development. Swihart did not provide specific details on the governance actions or employment terms at issue, but portrayed the split as a defensive move to protect Electric Coin Company’s ability to execute its mandate.

“We’re founding a new company, but we’re still the same team with the same mission: building unstoppable private money,” Swihart said. He emphasized that “the Zcash protocol is unaffected,” adding that the decision was “simply about protecting our team’s work from malicious governance actions that have made it impossible to honor ECC’s original mission.”

Zooko Wilcox, the founder of Zcash said the conflict does not involve him or Shielded Labs, also sought to separate the organizational dispute from the operational status of the network. “Big drama in one (or two now?) of the many Zcash support orgs,” he wrote on X, before offering reassurance to users.

“The Zcash network is open source, permissionless, secure, and private, and nothing that happens in this conflict can change that,” Zooko said. “You can safely continue to use Zcash.”

In a second point, Zooko offered a character reference for the board members named by Swihart, highlighting how personal trust and long-running working relationships can factor into ecosystem governance disputes. “I’ve worked closely with Alan Fairless, Zaki Manian, and Christina Garman for more than 10 years, through many intense and difficult situations, and with Michelle Lai for about 5 years,” he wrote. “Based on my experiences, I believe them all to be people of exceptionally high integrity.”

Bootstrap Board Responds [UPDATE:] After Swihart’s post, Bootstrap’s board issued its own statement tying the dispute to governance and legal constraints around a proposed transaction involving Zashi, describing the fallout as a disagreement over structure rather than over Zcash’s underlying mission. “We are saddened by this outcome and respect the contributions of those who have chosen to depart,” the board wrote, before adding that “it’s important to clarify the nature of the disagreement.”

Bootstrap said it was formed as a 501(c)(3) public-benefit nonprofit with “specific legal and fiduciary obligations” governing how assets, intellectual property, and transactions can be structured. According to the board, it had been discussing “external investment and alternative structures to privatize Zashi,” while working with legal counsel to ensure any path forward complied with US nonprofit law and preserved the long-term Zcash mission.

“There is nothing wrong with for-profits,” the statement said, adding that a well-executed effort could bring “a large amount of outside capital into making Zcash and privacy great and user-friendly,” but emphasizing that “Bootstrap/ECC’s nonprofit constraints are real.”

The board warned that the most recent version of the proposed deal could create legal and political risk for the broader ecosystem, arguing it “introduces new vulnerabilities for politically-motivated attacks on Zcash.” It cited the possibility of donor lawsuits and even an unwinding scenario in which “Zashi would have to be transferred back to ECC,” framing those tail risks as a threat not just to the parties involved but to “the entire Zcash ecosystem.”

In that context, the statement cast the standoff as a compliance issue: “This is not a disagreement about Zcash’s mission, which remains unchanged,” the board wrote. “It is about compliance with the legal and fiduciary obligations of a 501(c)(3), and about the moral imperative of ensuring Bootstrap’s assets remain dedicated to the mission they were meant to serve.”

At press time, the ZEC price was strongly affected by the drama, trading at $408.57.

ZEC price crashes by 13%, 1-week chart | Source: ZECUSDT on TradingView.com Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

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Whale activity has re-entered focus after Fasanara Capital transferred 25,000 HYPE, worth roughly $667,700, to Bybit, introducing visible sell-side risk. 

Earlier, the same wallet received 500,000 HYPE, valued near $13.3 million, from a burn address, which initially reduced circulating supply pressure. 

However, partial exchange deposits often matter more than headline inflows. They signal intent rather than liquidation completion.

 Despite the Bybit transfer, the wallet still holds about 575,000 HYPE, worth nearly $15.4 million, keeping most supply off-exchange. However, even small deposits can influence short-term liquidity. 

As a result, traders now weigh whether this move represents tactical distribution or testing market depth.

Meanwhile, the timing aligns closely with growing derivatives stress, amplifying near-term uncertainty.

Descending channel keeps price rebounds on a leash HYPE continues trading within a well-defined descending channel on the daily chart, reflecting persistent lower highs since September. 

Buyers recently defended the lower channel boundary near the $22–$24 zone, triggering a modest rebound. 

However, momentum quickly stalled below the channel midline. That failure reinforces the broader bearish structure. 

Moreover, price remains capped beneath the $28–$30 region, a former support zone that now acts as resistance. Each recovery attempt fades faster, suggesting sellers remain active on rallies. 

Meanwhile, RSI hovers near the high-40s, signaling stabilization rather than trend reversal. Therefore, price action reflects balance, not strength. 

Until HYPE reclaims the upper channel boundary decisively, rebounds likely represent corrective moves rather than directional shifts.

Source: TradingView

Shorts gain the edge as sentiment tilts Derivatives positioning shows a slight but notable bearish tilt. On the 4-hour Long/Short Ratio, shorts account for roughly 52% of positions, while longs sit near 48%. 

This imbalance signals growing downside expectations rather than panic. Importantly, shorts have increased gradually, not aggressively. 

This behavior often reflects traders positioning ahead of expected sell pressure, rather than reacting to one. 

Moreover, this shift aligns closely with whale deposits to Bybit, strengthening the sell-side narrative. 

However, short dominance remains modest. Therefore, sentiment leans bearish but not crowded. 

This setup leaves room for volatility. If selling accelerates, shorts may gain confidence. Conversely, stalled downside could quickly trap late short entries.

Liquidations show pressure, not panic Liquidation data adds another layer of nuance. Recent sessions show long liquidations totaling about $557,000, while short liquidations remain near $9,700. 

This imbalance indicates downside moves continue flushing leveraged longs rather than forcing short exits. However, liquidation spikes remain contained. 

They lack the scale associated with cascading selloffs. As a result, downside pressure appears absorbed rather than accelerating. 

Buyers still step in near lower levels, limiting follow-through. At the same time, the repeated clearing of longs weakens recovery attempts. 

Therefore, liquidation behavior supports a grinding decline scenario instead of a sharp breakdown, keeping HYPE locked inside its broader descending structure.

Why positive funding may actually raise risk OI-weighted funding remains positive, hovering around +0.0148%, despite bearish price structure and rising short dominance. 

This dynamic matters. Positive funding shows longs continue paying to maintain exposure, even as price struggles. 

That persistence creates vulnerability. If selling pressure expands, these longs face increasing liquidation risk. 

Moreover, positive funding during downtrends often signals misaligned positioning. While it reflects confidence, it also increases downside asymmetry. 

Therefore, funding does not confirm strength here. Instead, it highlights fragility. Until funding cools or price structure improves, HYPE remains exposed to further long-side stress.

Conclusively, HYPE remains under steady pressure as whale deposits introduce sell-side risk without triggering aggressive distribution.

Price continues respecting the descending channel, while positive funding and repeated long liquidations reveal misaligned leverage. 

Shorts hold a slight advantage, yet conviction remains measured. As a result, downside pressure looks controlled rather than impulsive. 

Unless exchange deposits increase meaningfully, HYPE is likely to remain range-bound, with rallies capped and deeper downside emerging only if selling accelerates.

Final Thoughts HYPE is likely to stay range-bound with rebounds facing consistent resistance. Sustained downside only emerges if exchange selling accelerates further.

TLDR

Binance traders have begun a massive profit-taking wave, breaking the early-year bullish streak. CryptoQuant data reveals an accumulated reserve of over 2.692 billion XRP ready to be liquidated. Market sentiment has shifted toward bearish territory, threatening a prolonged price correction. The Ripple ecosystem has not escaped the first significant adjustment of the year in the digital asset market. Following an impressive rally that provided substantial gains for its holders, XRP selling pressure has intensified dramatically over the last few hours.

Data from CryptoQuant indicates that at least 2,692,600,000 XRP tokens were deposited into Binance, suggesting an imminent exit intention by large investors.

Technical analysts view the increase in XRP reserves on exchanges as a major warning sign. Specifically, the massive flow toward Binance signifies that traders are abandoning their positions to lock in profits, which weakens the bullish momentum that characterized the early days of January. 

This increase in available supply, coupled with waning demand, has raised alarms about a possible prolonged decline in the asset’s value.

Sentiment Analysis: Where is XRP Selling Pressure Heading? The current XRP selling pressure reflects a shift in investor sentiment. Although the asset showed resilience during the previous cycle, the accumulation of more than 2.6 billion units on a single exchange creates a bottleneck that hinders any short-term recovery attempts. Binance users appear determined to liquidate their assets before the correction deepens.

In summary, if XRP selling pressure continues to outpace institutional buying volume, the price could seek lower liquidity zones, erasing part of the progress made during the recent rally. 

In a high-volatility environment, the transparency of on-chain data will be essential to determine whether this movement is a healthy correction or the start of a more severe bearish trend for Ripple in 2026.

TLDR: Ethereum currently trades approximately 35% below its 2021 cycle high while Bitcoin has surpassed prior peaks.  The ETHBTC ratio indicates potential capital rotation from Bitcoin into Ethereum during BTC consolidation phase.  Analyst identifies $4,850 as critical resistance level ETH must breach before broader altcoin rallies begin.  Widespread bearish sentiment coinciding with technical support tests historically signals accumulation periods.  Ethereum faces mounting bearish sentiment while testing crucial support levels. A crypto analyst suggests this environment presents a rare accumulation opportunity for patient investors.

Market Sentiment Reaches Bearish Extreme as ETH Holds Support Crypto analyst Bobby A recently highlighted the current market dynamics surrounding Ethereum and broader altcoin markets. 

According to his analysis, widespread bearish sentiment has emerged just as ETH approaches important technical support zones. 

This pattern typically characterizes periods when retail participants exit positions while experienced investors accumulate.

The analyst pointed out a common behavioral pattern among market participants. Most investors prefer buying assets during upward price momentum rather than accumulating during corrections. 

$ETH
Nearly everyone turning bearish on crypto and, more importantly, Altcoins, while Ethereum looks like this as it tests higher timeframe support couldn't be any more bullish. What you are witnessing right before your very eyes, THE REASON why the majority don't make it.… pic.twitter.com/VsicEiF6fw

— Bobby A (@Bobby_1111888) January 7, 2026

Recent price declines of 30% to 40% across various altcoins have triggered this familiar response. However, Bobby A argues these entry points may prove valuable in retrospect.

The current price action shows Ethereum trading approximately 35% below its 2021 cycle high. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has already surpassed its previous peak and entered what the analyst describes as expansion territory. 

This divergence between the two largest cryptocurrencies creates an interesting market structure. The gap suggests potential for catch-up movement from Ethereum relative to Bitcoin.

Bobby A emphasized that patience remains essential for successful market participation. He characterized markets as wealth transfer mechanisms between impatient and patient investors. 

The analyst maintains that current conditions favor those willing to hold positions through periods of negative sentiment. This approach contrasts sharply with the chase behavior exhibited during bull market peaks.

ETHBTC Ratio Signals Potential Rotation Into Ethereum The Ethereum-to-Bitcoin trading pair (ETHBTC) currently indicates potential outperformance ahead for ETH. Bobby A interprets this technical setup as signaling an upcoming rotation of capital. 

His thesis suggests smart money may begin shifting allocations from Bitcoin into Ethereum at current levels. This rotation would follow Bitcoin’s consolidation above its 2021 highs.

The analyst specified that Ethereum needs to establish trading above approximately $4,850 before many altcoins begin substantial rallies. This price level represents the key resistance zone from the previous market cycle. 

Breaking through this barrier would confirm Ethereum’s expansion phase and potentially trigger broader altcoin strength. Until then, the market appears to be building energy for such a move.

Bobby A challenged the notion that crypto markets have entered terminal decline. He noted that current negative sentiment mirrors previous cycle patterns. 

These periods of pessimism often precede renewed upward momentum as the cycle progresses. The analyst views the concentration of bearish calls as evidence the market is functioning normally rather than breaking down.

The macro chart analysis suggests accumulation continues while public sentiment remains depressed. Bobby A argues this divergence between price action and sentiment represents classic late-stage distribution from weak hands to strong hands. 

The thesis relies on historical cycle patterns repeating with Ethereum eventually outperforming before altcoins follow suit.

Prediction markets see low odds of a clear Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, a setup that has previously triggered short-term volatility in bitcoin, which then stabilized.

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Posted: January 9, 2026

Bitcoin’s [BTC] mid-week correction from $94.7K to $90K shifted market sentiment from a “neutral” to a “fear” level again. 

The sentiment recovered along with the price from late December, followed by renewed ETF inflows in the first two days of 2026. However, the ETFs’ daily net flows turned negative on the 6th and 7th of January, resulting in a total of $729 million in outflows. 

Source: CoinGlass

But based on past sentiment levels, this was still a buy opportunity for Bitcoin. Especially if there is no major bearish catalyst or geopolitical event that flips it into ‘extreme fear.’

BTC falls with Asian stocks  But there was another interesting link to the Asian stock market.

Since mid-December, BTC has recorded most of its daily gains during the Asian trading sessions, only to sell off during U.S. market hours. 

Source: Velo

However, mid-week BTC’s retreat appeared to track the latest correction in the Asian stock market. 

The Nikkei and Nifty 50 both eased by over 1% on the 8th of January. BTC also slipped 1.4% and was barely holding the $90K support at press time. 

Source: BTC/USDT, TradingView

From a price chart perspective, BTC was still within the December price range of $80K-$94K. In the short-term, defending the 50-day Moving Average (MA, $89.2K) could trigger a rebound towards $94K-$96K again. 

However, if the support is cracked, dropping to the range lows at $84K or $80K could be feasible. 

That said, the consolidation above $80K was healthy for a potential and constructive BTC rebound in 2026, from an on-chain perspective. 

Bitcoin price recovery likely only if… According to Glassnode, the selling pressure and profit-taking seen in late 2025 had eased significantly. The daily average Realized Profit has dropped to $183 million from over $1 billion seen during most of Q4 2025. 

Source: Glassnode

The on-chain analytics firm noted that the selling relief, especially from long-term holders (LTH) was a crucial setup for more upside momentum. 

“The early-January breakout thus reflects a market that had effectively reset its profit-taking pressure, allowing the price to move higher.”

Meanwhile, the firm cautioned that further recovery could be confirmed if the short-term holder’s (STH) cost basis of $99.1K is reclaimed. Otherwise, if the STH isn’t back to profitability, they may panic sell and extend the bear market. 

“Without a decisive and sustained return to profitability, the probability of further bear market continuation increases, making this a critical metric to monitor in the weeks ahead.”

Final Thoughts  Bitcoin gave back January recovery gains but was still within the December price range of $80K-$94K The current sideways structure was constructive for a mid-term BTC rebound amid easing selling pressure, but only if $99.1K if reclaimed.

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Cyvers Alerts flagged a suspected Truebit incident on January 8, after its monitoring detected a suspicious transaction with an estimated loss of $26 million. TRU’s on-chain pricing printed a -99.95% one-day move on at least one token tracker, a level that typically indicates DEX liquidity collapse or a broken price feed rather than orderly selling pressure.

🚨ALERT🚨Hey @Truebitprotocol Our system has detected suspicious transaction with estimated loss of 26M!
An address got around 8,535 $ETH from "Truebit Protocol: Purchase"
More information will follow!
If you wish to safeguard yourself against such incident, please contact us to… pic.twitter.com/2AKvu1INyr

— 🚨 Cyvers Alerts 🚨 (@CyversAlerts) January 8, 2026 Onchain DetailsThe label “Truebit Protocol: Purchase” maps to 0x764C64b2A09b09Acb100B80d8c505Aa6a0302EF2 on Ethereum, which Etherscan tags as a Truebit contract address. Cyvers’ estimate centers on 8,535 ETH (about $26M at ~$3.1k/ETH), and the open question for desks is whether that ETH represents treasury funds, a mispriced “purchase” path, or a compromised hot wallet connected to Truebit’s TRU sales flow referenced in project docs (“All sales transact in ETH”).

CoinGecko data showed TRU trading at $0.1611 (+4.1% in 24h) before crashing to $0.00007923.

Truebit lists the TRU token contract at 0xf65B5C5104c4faFD4b709d9D60a185eAE063276c, which matters because confusion between “Truebit (TRU)” and “TrueFi (TRU)” has repeatedly polluted execution and risk systems on desks that rely on symbol-only mappings.

Trading Desk ReadFor a desk, the tradable signal is not “TRU down 99.95%”. The signal is that a labeled purchase contract (a flow that can touch treasury ETH, fee rails, or sale mechanics) sits at the center of a suspected 8,535 ETH loss, which increases counterparty risk for any venue still quoting TRU and raises operational risk for any strategy that keys off ticker symbols alone (TRU has a long history of symbol collision with TrueFi).

Expect market makers to widen or pull quotes until the actual drain path (treasury vs. user flow vs. labeling error) gets pinned to a specific transaction trail and a Truebit-controlled signer set.

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Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are being sidelined, while bullish Pepe coin price predictions begin to play out as momentum and volume concentrate around it instead.

Pepe is emerging as the meme coin of choice amid a fresh wave of liquidity, with a surprise 55% weekly surge pushing it into the meme coin top 3.

Meanwhile, leaders SHIB and DOGE have moved just 13% and 21%, respectively.

Popular pseudonymous X analyst Dentoshi credits PEPE as an “early mover,” reclaiming its daily 100-day moving average and prior support levels ahead of much of the broader market.

It will be interesting to see what $PEPE does here.

* early mover/outperformer
* one of the first to reclaim 1D 100
* '' '' to reclaim support floor

Now up against 1D 200 & diagonal resistance. Many charts look like this, just 2 steps behind. pic.twitter.com/S88BhQWFWA

— Dentoshi (@Dentoshi) January 6, 2026 This strength also aligns with a longer-term technical shift, as Pepe appears to be concluding a 21-month head-and-shoulders reversal pattern, potentially marking the end of its bearish phase.

PEPE USDT 1-week chart, Bearish head-and-shoulder pattern concluded. Source: TradingView.With the technical door now open for bullish continuation, traders appear increasingly willing to position for further upside.

Pepe Coin Price Prediction: Can Pepe Climb the Podium?The bounce has ruled out the recent breakdown of the 21-month descending triangle as a false flag, putting the bullish case back in focus.

PEPE USDT 1-week chart, descending triangle back in play. Source: TradingView.And momentum indicators now support it. The MACD has surpassed the signal line in a golden cross for the first time since September, a signal that buyers are in control of the trend.

The RSI also continues to print higher lows and is now pressing against the 50 neutral line, suggesting buy pressure is building, and the market is edging back toward bull-market conditions.

The reversal also carries strong historical weight, with price rebounding from the same trendline that has marked the start of prior bull runs since Pepe launched in 2023.

The $0.0000058 level is now the key support to watch to confirm the triangle structure remains intact.

On the upside, $0.0000084 is the breakout threshold, with a fully realised measured move targeting around $0.00003, a 400% gain from current levels.

But for Pepe coin to flip both Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, that upside would have to extend 825% to $0.000055 – likely hinging on massive social catalysts that have yet to materialize.

PepeNode: An Easier Accumulation Method Just UnlockedWhile the Pepe coin uptrend hinges on $0.0000058, late entrants face a difficult decision: sit out and miss out on the next Pepe bull run, or enter and risk exposure to potential heavy losses.

PepeNode ($PEPENODE) removes much of that pressure by offering an easier way to accumulate, without timing the market — the pitfall of most investors.

It’s a simple mine-to-earn (M2E) game. No hardware needed.

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Temple Digital Group has launched a private platform for institutional trading on Canton Network, designed to offer continuous 24/7 operations for digital assets. According to the official announcement, the system utilizes a central limit order book and a non-custodial structure, allowing asset managers and market makers to trade cryptocurrencies and stablecoins with full privacy and regulatory compliance, without relying on central intermediaries.

The launch comes at a time of peak acceleration for the ecosystem, driven by the integration of industry giants such as JPMorgan and Franklin Templeton. The impact is significant, as institutional trading on Canton Network facilitates immediate settlement and the real-time use of tokenized assets as collateral, optimizing capital efficiency in markets that traditionally operate with time-zone frictions and slow clearing processes.

In summary, the sharp increase in the valuation of the Canton Coin (CC) reflects growing confidence in this infrastructure, positioning institutional trading on Canton Network as the standard for the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and institutional-grade blockchain technology.

Source:https://x.com/canton_loop/status/2009361393108078775

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TRON [TRX] has been busy, but the native token’s price doesn’t match the steps taken forward.

In the current market climate, where many coins are posting double-digit gains, TRX has been meek at best. So, one does wonder… does network growth always translate into value for holders?

Weekly transactions have climbed into the tens of millions. More importantly, they stayed there!

Activity is no longer swinging wildly. Instead, usage has settled, led by USDT transfers and routine payments. The utility value is high.

Source: X

The fee aspect has a similar look.

Average Transaction Costs are low even as volume scales, which follows design choices made years ago rather than impulse. Meanwhile, protocol revenue has also grown through fee burns and staking mechanics. There is a lot of compounding activity.

What’s going on with TRON lately? Wirex – a digital payments platform – has announced a fully on-chain payment layer built on TRON, designed for everyday spending, cross-border transfers, and autonomous “agentic” payments, all while users retain self-custody.

Per the official statement, Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson, Tron DAO, said,

“Wirex will be able to utilize the TRON network to grow their stablecoin infrastructure and redefine how users and businesses transact, not in theory, but in everyday life.”

Also, Zerion – a multi-chain wallet platform – has integrated TRON into its system, intended to give users direct access to their network.

This is important because TRON hosted over $80 billion in Circulating Stablecoins at press time, serves 357 million user accounts, and has processed more than 12 billion transactions overall.

Source: TRON

The network is also pushing back against compliance concerns. The FATF recently noted that the T3 Financial Crime Unit (launched by TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs) is an effective public-private model.

Since late 2024, the unit has helped freeze over $300 million in illicit assets globally.

All of this progress… …makes TRX’s price action feel underwhelming.

On the chart, TRX has mostly moved sideways. There was pace at press time, but it wasn’t strong enough.

Source: TradingView

The RSI was near the mid-range, while capital inflows remained steady. It’s clear that traders aren’t rushing in, given that TRON’s growth is utility-driven.

Stability of that variety is valuable, but in a market chasing fast gains, it keeps price action contained.

Final Thoughts TRON processes tens of millions of weekly transactions, yet the TRX price looks weak. Utility-led growth is strengthening the network.

Bitcoin is struggling to maintain the $90,000 level after a sharp rejection from the $94,000 resistance zone, keeping market sentiment sharply divided. While some analysts argue that BTC is entering a deeper corrective phase, others believe the pullback is a necessary reset before a renewed upside attempt. The current price action reflects this uncertainty, with volatility rising as buyers and sellers battle for short-term control.

According to an analysis shared by Axel Adler, Bitcoin’s short-term risk structure remains fragile. His short-term risk chart places BTC below the Short-Term Holder (STH) Cost Basis, currently estimated near $100,200. Price is also trading beneath all major moving averages, including the 128-day, 200-day, and 365-day SMAs, reinforcing the view that the broader structure is still bearish. At current levels around $91,000, Bitcoin sits in a moderate risk zone, positioned between the STH Cost Basis and the -15% downside boundary.

This positioning suggests that recent rebounds should be treated cautiously. Until BTC reclaims the STH Cost Basis, upside moves are more likely to represent technical bounces within a downward trend rather than a confirmed reversal.

Conversely, a breakdown below the moderate risk boundary would signal rising downside risk and could accelerate selling pressure. As a result, the $90K–$100K range remains a critical battleground for Bitcoin’s next directional move.

STH Losses Continue To Cap Bitcoin’s Upside Adler’s analysis also highlights a second critical framework: the chart tracking Bitcoin’s all-time highs alongside euphoria zones and the Short-Term Holder Market Value to Realized Value (STH MVRV) indicator. This metric measures the ratio between Bitcoin’s current market price and the average realized price of coins held by short-term investors, offering a direct view into the profitability—and behavior—of this highly reactive cohort.

Bitcoin ATH Price Tracking Euphoria Zone and STH MVRV | Source: CryptoQuant At present, STH MVRV sits near 0.92, well below its historical mean of roughly 1.09 and decisively under the neutral level of 1.0. In practical terms, this implies that the average short-term holder is holding an unrealized loss of about 8%.

Historically, periods where STH MVRV remains below 1.0 have tended to coincide with either capitulation phases or extended consolidation ranges, rather than sustained bullish expansions. The last clear euphoria zone on this chart appeared during the all-time high update in October 2025, underscoring how far current conditions are from a speculative extreme.

As long as STH MVRV remains below breakeven, short-term holders are incentivized to sell into rallies as the price approaches their cost basis. This behavior creates persistent overhead supply and reinforces structural resistance near the STH Cost Basis, close to the $100,000 level. Consequently, reclaiming that zone is not just a psychological milestone but a necessary condition for any meaningful regime shift back to a bullish market structure.

Bitcoin’s price action on the daily chart reflects a market still trapped in a fragile recovery attempt after a sharp rejection from higher levels. Following the failed breakout above the $94,000–$95,000 area, BTC experienced a decisive sell-off that pushed the price back toward the $85,000 zone, where buyers stepped in aggressively. This reaction marked a short-term bottom, but the subsequent rebound has so far lacked structural strength.

BTC consolidates around critical level | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView At present, Bitcoin is trading near the $90,000–$91,000 region, a former support that has now turned into a key pivot. Price remains below the 200-day and 365-day moving averages, both of which are sloping downward and acting as dynamic resistance. The 128-day moving average has also capped recent upside attempts, reinforcing the idea that the broader trend remains corrective rather than impulsively bullish.

From a structure standpoint, the chart shows a sequence of lower highs since the October peak, suggesting that sellers continue to control the macro trend. Volume expanded notably during the November–December sell-off, while the current bounce is unfolding on comparatively lighter participation. This divergence implies that the move higher may be more short-covering driven than supported by strong spot demand.

Unless Bitcoin can reclaim and hold above the $94,000–$95,000 resistance zone with increasing volume, the risk of another rejection remains elevated. Failure to do so could reopen the path toward the $85,000 support, where the market would once again be forced to prove its underlying strength.

Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

Polygon, a leading Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain focused on faster transactions and lower fees, is reportedly close to acquiring Coinme, one of the earliest and most established bitcoin ATM kiosk providers in the United States. According to sources familiar with the matter, the potential deal values Coinme at approximately $100 million to $125 million, highlighting a significant move in the crypto infrastructure and payments space.

The acquisition, which remains private and unconfirmed by the companies involved, is said to be advised by Architect Partners. While Coinme did not respond to requests for comment, Polygon declined to comment on the reported discussions. If completed, the deal would mark a major strategic expansion for Polygon as it looks to strengthen its presence in real-world crypto access points and on-ramps.

Coinme has played a pioneering role in the U.S. cryptocurrency ecosystem. The company activated its first licensed bitcoin ATM on May 1, 2014, and has since expanded its operations to nearly 49 U.S. states. Over the years, Coinme evolved beyond bitcoin, adding support for several popular cryptocurrencies through its network of kiosks, many of which are located in grocery stores and high-traffic retail locations. This extensive physical footprint has made Coinme a key player in bridging traditional consumers with digital assets.

Polygon, meanwhile, has continued to grow as a major Ethereum scaling solution, offering lower transaction costs and faster settlement times for decentralized applications, DeFi platforms, and NFT projects. In 2023, Polygon raised $450 million in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital India, underscoring strong investor confidence in its long-term vision.

A Polygon-Coinme acquisition could signal a broader trend of blockchain networks moving closer to consumer-facing infrastructure, combining scalable blockchain technology with established crypto payment and ATM networks. Such a move may help accelerate mainstream crypto adoption by making digital assets more accessible, compliant, and user-friendly across the United States.

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Zcash (ZEC) experienced a sharp price rebound on January 8 after an initial sell-off sparked concerns about the status of its core development team. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency briefly plunged more than 20%, falling below the $390 level, before recovering above $430 as investor sentiment stabilized. The sudden recovery followed a clarification from Electric Coin Company (ECC) leadership, which helped reassure the market that Zcash had not been abandoned by its developers.

The sell-off was triggered by an earlier statement from ECC CEO Josh Swihart, who revealed that the entire ECC team had exited the nonprofit structure overseeing Zcash development. He described the move as a result of “constructive discharge” stemming from governance disputes with the Bootstrap nonprofit board. This message was initially interpreted by the market as a mass resignation and a potential threat to the future of the Zcash protocol, leading to panic selling and a spike in trading volume.

However, later clarification from Swihart reframed the situation and eased market fears. He emphasized that the ECC team remains fully committed to Zcash and has reorganized under a new startup structure. According to Swihart, the decision was driven by limitations associated with nonprofit governance rather than any intention to leave the project. Importantly, he confirmed that the Zcash protocol remains fully operational, with no changes to consensus rules, cryptographic systems, or network infrastructure.

As more context emerged, industry participants pushed back against the initial narrative, noting that the event was a corporate restructuring rather than a developer exodus. Several infrastructure and blockchain leaders highlighted that the same team, roadmap, and mission continue under a new organizational model. This clarification helped shift sentiment and contributed to ZEC’s price recovery.

While governance tensions around Zcash development are still unresolved, the immediate risk of a protocol crisis appears to have been overstated. The market is now focused on how the newly structured development team executes its plans and whether clearer communication can prevent similar volatility in the future.

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ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood said that crypto remains a politically salient issue for President Trump as he faces midterm elections that could weaken his presidency, and those concerns bode well for the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve. 

Wood argued in a recent episode of the "Bitcoin Brainstorm" podcast that the federal government might soon start purchasing bitcoins to add to the national strategic reserve, which came into existence by executive fiat less than a week into Trump's second term. 

"It seems as though there has been reticence about actually buying bitcoin for the strategy reserve. So far, it's confiscated [bitcoins]," Wood said, referring to the assets seized by government forfeiture that Trump pledged not to sell. 

"The original intent was to own 1 million bitcoins, so I actually think they will start buying," she added.     

According to Wood, there are several reasons why Trump is likely to continue in his support of crypto, including his family’s growing stake in the industry’s success. She also argued the "crypto community" was "part of the reason he won the presidency."

"The most important one is that he doesn’t want to be a lame duck," Wood said. "He wants to have another one or two productive years, and I think he sees crypto as a path to the future."

Crypto influence Indeed, crypto industry participants coalesced into a notable political force during the last U.S. election cycle. Outside of the political action committees like Stand With Crypto that donated generously to campaigns up and down the ballot, several high-profile executives endorsed Trump and donated to his reelection personally, including Wood.

Some figures have made vocal recommendations to the administration, and the White House has hosted crypto-related events. Coinbase, Tether, and Ripple are among the firms helping to fund the new White House ballroom. 

Crypto is not an insignificant area of focus for the Trump administration. The president signed two executive orders to establish crypto stockpiles and form a working group chaired by the Special Advisor for AI and Crypto, David Sacks, and pushed for industry legislation elsewhere, like the GENIUS Act, formalizing stablecoin rules. 

Sacks' working group published a lengthy report in July with several policy recommendations, including granting the Commodity Futures Trading Commission authority to "regulate spot markets in non-security digital assets." It also said both the bitcoin reserve and crypto stockpile would be administered by the Treasury Department and only "capitalized by forfeited digital assets."

The bitcoin reserve order was essentially a holding mechanism to treat already seized BTC as a strategic national asset, similar to gold held at Fort Knox, though it also tasked the Treasury and Commerce Departments with exploring budget-neutral strategies for adding more BTC. No purchases have been made. 

In addition to the strategic importance of stocking the national bitcoin reserve, Wood said Trump's administration will "make sure" it gets a de minimis tax exemption ruling, which would eliminate capital gains taxes on small cryptocurrency transactions.

Several U.S. states, including Florida and Texas, are working to pass similar crypto stockpile legislation.

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Pump.Fun recorded $2.03 billion in daily DEX volume, reflecting significant platform activity. Despite this surge, the $PUMP token dropped 18% in 24 hours, showing weak translation of usage into price gains. Accumulation among the top 100 holders remains minimal, signaling cautious investor sentiment and limiting potential for a sustained recovery.
Pump.Fun, a decentralized exchange, reached $2 billion in daily trading volume this week. The milestone highlights growing engagement on the platform, yet the $PUMP token did not mirror the surge in activity, falling 18% and erasing earlier gains. While usage metrics indicate rising adoption, the price reaction underscores the challenge of converting operational success into market demand.

PUMP Holders Display Limited Conviction The DEX milestone occurred on January 6, with daily volume hitting $2.03 billion. Normally, such a figure would support bullish price movement, but $PUMP failed to rally. Active addresses initially increased, suggesting higher engagement, yet momentum quickly reversed. Many users exited positions as gains disappeared, reflecting speculative behavior rather than long-term confidence in the token.

This trend demonstrates that high trading activity alone does not guarantee price strength. Participants treated the surge as an opportunity for short-term profit rather than a reason to hold, highlighting the fragile connection between platform milestones and market performance.

Weak Accumulation Restricts Price Recovery Data on the top 100 $PUMP holders shows only a modest 0.87% increase in holdings over the past week. Large holders often drive sustained rallies, but limited accumulation suggests caution. Without significant inflows from influential wallets, price rebounds rely heavily on short-term traders, leaving $PUMP exposed to sudden declines during volatile periods.

Currently, $PUMP trades near $0.00217, slightly above the $0.00212 support level. A full recovery from December losses would require approximately a 50% rally, which seems unlikely under current conditions. Increased participation from major holders and reduced selling pressure would be necessary to reverse the downward trend.

Price Outlook Depends on Holder Activity For $PUMP to regain momentum, the market needs both sustained buying from top wallets and stronger long-term participation. If these conditions improve, the token could approach $0.00242, signaling renewed confidence. Until then, price movements are expected to remain volatile, with further downside risk if bearish sentiment continues.

In the latest trading session, Verizon Communications (VZ - Free Report) closed at $40.57, marking a +1.1% move from the previous day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.01%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.55%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.44%.

Heading into today, shares of the largest U.S. cellphone carrier had gained 0.53% over the past month, outpacing the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 0.69% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 0.86%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Verizon Communications in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on January 30, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.06, indicating a 3.64% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $35.92 billion, indicating a 0.66% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $4.68 per share and revenue of $137.81 billion, indicating changes of +1.96% and 0%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Verizon Communications. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-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. 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, 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, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.54% lower. As of now, Verizon Communications holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at its valuation, Verizon Communications is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 8.32. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 16.65.

We can also see that VZ currently has a PEG ratio of 3.48. 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. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Wireless National industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.38.

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Strong Balance Sheet Reflects Revenue Growth and New $125M Five-Year Facility January 08, 2026 18:46 ET  | Source: Mesoblast Limited

NEW YORK, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesoblast Limited (Nasdaq:MESO; ASX:MSB), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today announced gross revenue of US$35.1 million on Ryoncil® (remestemcel-L-rknd) sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.1 This represents a 60% increase on the prior quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Ryoncil® is the first mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for any indication. Ryoncil® is the only FDA-approved product approved for children under age 12 with steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (SR-aGvHD),2 and will now be evaluated in a pivotal trial as part of a second-line regimen for adults with SR-aGvHD, a market approximately three times larger than the pediatric market.

The increase in quarterly revenues continues to strengthen Mesoblast's balance sheet after the Company announced it entered into a US$125 million facility with its largest shareholder which substantially lowered the company’s cost of capital and freed up its major assets to provide flexibility for strategic partnerships and commercialization.

The new facility enabled Mesoblast to repay in full its prior senior secured loan. Additionally, Mesoblast partly repaid its subordinated royalty facility which will continue to reduce from ongoing revenue and will be fully repaid by mid-CY2026. The new US$125 million five-year interest-only facility has a substantially lower overall cost compared with previous facilities, can be repaid at any time without incurring early prepayment or make-whole fees, does not include exit fees, does not encumber any of Mesoblast's material assets or intellectual property, and has no restrictions on additional unsecured debt or licensing activities.

“Our strong balance sheet, continued growth in quarterly sales of Ryoncil®, and a new lower-cost financing facility provides greater flexibility for strategic partnerships and pursuit of label expansion for Ryoncil®,” said Mesoblast Chief Executive Dr. Silviu Itescu.

About Mesoblast
Mesoblast (the Company) is a world leader in developing allogeneic (off-the-shelf) cellular medicines for the treatment of severe and life-threatening inflammatory conditions. The therapies from the Company’s proprietary mesenchymal lineage cell therapy technology platform respond to severe inflammation by releasing anti-inflammatory factors that counter and modulate multiple effector arms of the immune system, resulting in significant reduction of the damaging inflammatory process.

Mesoblast’s Ryoncil® (remestemcel-L-rknd) for the treatment of steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease (SR-aGvHD) in pediatric patients 2 months and older is the first FDA-approved mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy. Please see the full Prescribing Information at www.ryoncil.com.

Mesoblast is committed to developing additional cell therapies for distinct indications based on its remestemcel-L and rexlemestrocel-L allogeneic stromal cell technology platforms. Ryoncil® is being developed for additional inflammatory diseases including SR-aGvHD in adults and biologic-resistant inflammatory bowel disease. Rexlemestrocel-L is being developed for heart failure and chronic low back pain. The Company has established commercial partnerships in Japan, Europe and China.

About Mesoblast intellectual property: Mesoblast has a strong and extensive global intellectual property portfolio, with over 1,000 granted patents or patent applications covering mesenchymal stromal cell compositions of matter, methods of manufacturing and indications. These granted patents and patent applications provide commercial protection extending through to at least 2044 in all major markets.

About Mesoblast manufacturing: The Company’s proprietary manufacturing processes yield industrial-scale, cryopreserved, off-the-shelf, cellular medicines. These cell therapies, with defined pharmaceutical release criteria, are planned to be readily available to patients worldwide.

Mesoblast has locations in Australia, the United States and Singapore and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (MSB) and on the Nasdaq (MESO). For more information, please see www.mesoblast.com, LinkedIn: Mesoblast Limited and X: @Mesoblast

References / Footnotes

The revenues included in this press release are based on management’s initial analysis of operations for the second quarter ended December 31, 2025, and are subject to completion of Mesoblast’s financial closing procedures and audit.Please see the full Prescribing Information at www.ryoncil.com. Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements that relate to future events or our future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We make such forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and actual results may differ from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material and adverse. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about: the initiation, timing, progress and results of Mesoblast’s preclinical and clinical studies, and Mesoblast’s research and development programs; Mesoblast’s ability to advance product candidates into, enroll and successfully complete, clinical studies, including multi-national clinical trials; Mesoblast’s ability to advance its manufacturing capabilities; the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals, manufacturing activities and product marketing activities, if any; the commercialization of Mesoblast’s RYONCIL for pediatric SR-aGVHD and any other product candidates, if approved; regulatory or public perceptions and market acceptance surrounding the use of stem-cell based therapies; the potential for Mesoblast’s product candidates, if any are approved, to be withdrawn from the market due to patient adverse events or deaths; the potential benefits of strategic collaboration agreements and Mesoblast’s ability to enter into and maintain established strategic collaborations; Mesoblast’s ability to establish and maintain intellectual property on its product candidates and Mesoblast’s ability to successfully defend these in cases of alleged infringement; the scope of protection Mesoblast is able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering its product candidates and technology; estimates of Mesoblast’s expenses, future revenues, capital requirements and its needs for additional financing; Mesoblast’s financial performance; developments relating to Mesoblast’s competitors and industry; and the pricing and reimbursement of Mesoblast’s product candidates, if approved. You should read this press release together with our risk factors, in our most recently filed reports with the SEC or on our website. Uncertainties and risks that may cause Mesoblast’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those which may be expressed or implied by such statements, and accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We do not undertake any obligations to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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For more information, please contact:

Corporate Communications / Investors Paul Hughes T: +61 3 9639 6036   Media – Global Media – AustraliaAllison WorldwideBlueDot MediaEmma NealSteve DabkowskiT: +1 603 545 4843T: +61 419 880 486E: [email protected]: [email protected]  

Booz Allen Hamilton offers a compelling entry point after its sharp 2025 selloff. It now trades at a sizable discount to historical P/E multiples. The company should benefit from the proposed larger U.S. defense budget for this year. With last year's austerity push and government shutdown fading from view, Booz Allen Hamilton is set for a sharp rebound.

TJX (TJX - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $158.25, moving +2.73% from the previous trading session. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.01%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.55%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.44%.

Coming into today, shares of the parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and other stores had lost 1.05% in the past month. In that same time, the Retail-Wholesale sector gained 1.61%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.86%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of TJX in its upcoming release. On that day, TJX is projected to report earnings of $1.37 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 11.38%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $17.3 billion, up 5.82% from the year-ago period.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $4.66 per share and a revenue of $59.93 billion, signifying shifts of +9.39% and +6.34%, respectively, from the last year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for TJX. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. 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. 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, 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. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. TJX currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at its valuation, TJX is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 33.03. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 28.98.

Also, we should mention that TJX has a PEG ratio of 3.46. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Retail - Discount Stores industry held an average PEG ratio of 3.46.

The Retail - Discount Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 43, positioning it in the top 18% of all 250+ industries.

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Clear Secure (YOU - Free Report) closed at $36.43 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.7% move from the prior day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.01%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.55%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.44%.

Heading into today, shares of the airport security company had gained 0.14% over the past month, outpacing the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 0.69% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 0.86%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Clear Secure in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.31, signifying a 65.56% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $235.72 million, indicating a 14.28% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $1.13 per share and a revenue of $895.73 million, representing changes of -37.22% and 0%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Clear Secure. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable 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 past month, there's been a 2.65% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Clear Secure is currently a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Investors should also note Clear Secure's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 25.23. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 25.1, so one might conclude that Clear Secure is trading at a premium comparatively.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 55, placing it within the top 23% of over 250 industries.

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