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Key Takeaways CDNS launched its Chiplet Spec-to-Packaged Parts ecosystem to push chiplet architectures into the mainstream.The ecosystem offers pre-integrated, standards-based chiplets with partners including Arm and Samsung Foundry.The platform supports PCIe 7.0, LPDDR6, DDR5-MRDIMM and HBM4 for edge, data center and HPC AI. As chip complexity continues to rise across physical AI, data center and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, the semiconductor industry is rapidly moving toward multi-die and chiplet-based architectures. Cadence Design Systems Inc. (CDNS - Free Report) recently unveiled Chiplet Spec-to-Packaged Parts ecosystem, a decisive move to turn chiplets from a niche strategy into a mainstream design paradigm. The initiative addresses one of the biggest bottlenecks in chiplet adoption — engineering complexity and integration risk. By delivering a spec-driven, pre-integrated and standards-compliant chiplet platform, Cadence is positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation silicon systems.

Cadence has launched the ecosystem with an impressive lineup of initial IP partners, including Arm, Arteris, eMemory, M31 Technology, Silicon Creations, Trilinear Technologies and silicon analytics provider proteanTecs. The collaboration with Samsung Foundry, featuring a silicon prototype on SF5A, further signals that this ecosystem is designed for real-world production, not just concept validation. Another aspect of the announcement is the deepened collaboration between Cadence and Arm. By leveraging the Arm Zena Compute Subsystem (CSS) and other Arm IP, Cadence is extending its Physical AI chiplet platform into demanding edge AI domains such as automotive systems, robotics, drones and safety-critical and real-time AI applications.

In addition, the platform supports standards-based I/O and memory chiplets for data center, cloud and HPC workloads, bridging edge and infrastructure AI under a single architectural framework. Cadence’s spec-driven automation enables customers to move rapidly from architecture definition to silicon-ready designs. Integrated simulation, emulation and physical design workflows reduce late-stage surprises and improve first-pass success. Support for next-generation interfaces such as PCIe 7.0, LPDDR6, DDR5-MRDIMM and HBM4 positions the ecosystem for AI workloads that will dominate the next decade.

AI-Focused Design Wins Power CDNS MomentumBroad-based demand for its solutions, especially the AI-driven portfolio, amid robust design activity, is a key catalyst. Secular trends like 5G, increasing usage of hyperscale computing and autonomous driving are influencing design activity across semiconductor and systems companies. The focus on Generative AI, Agentic AI and Physical AI is leading to an exponential increase in computing demand and semiconductor innovation. To capitalize on this opportunity, it has been collaborating with several tech giants, including Qualcomm and NVIDIA, on their next-generation AI designs across both training and inference.

Cadence.AI portfolio is powered by autonomous silicon agents and built the JedAI platform using NVIDIA accelerated compute capacity. It is eyeing new AI markets like Life Sciences through its OpenEye drug discovery software. The company is also expanding partnerships with its foundry partners like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Intel and Arm Holdings. Going ahead, the company is likely to benefit from customers increasing their R&D spending in AI-driven automation.

However, stiff competition from other EDA companies like Synopsys (which acquired ANSYS) and Siemens AG (post the acquisition of Mentor Graphics) is woe. Intensifying competition negatively impacts pricing power, which keeps margins under pressure. To remain competitive, the company has increased spending on R&D (particularly on verification and digital design products), which is likely to prove a drag in operating margin expansion. Moreover, with the narrative now centered around AI, Cadence is now exposed to intense competition in the AI space, as well as the volatility of AI infrastructure capex cycles.

CDNS’ Zacks Rank & Stock Price PerformanceCDNS currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Shares of the company have gained 3.9% in the past year compared with the Zacks Computer-Software industry’s growth of 7.6%.

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Other Key Picks From the Computer and Technology SpaceSome other top-ranked stocks from the broader technology space are Ubiquiti Inc. (UI - Free Report) , Motorola Solutions (MSI - Free Report) and Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD - Free Report) . UI sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while MSI and CLFD carry a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

UI’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 54.15%. In the last reported quarter, Ubiquiti delivered an earnings surprise of 39.52%. Its shares have surged 59.5% in the past year.

Motorola’s earnings beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 5.5%. MSI’s long-term earnings growth rate is 9.07%. Its shares have declined 17.7% in the past year.

Clearfield’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 92.47%. In the last reported quarter, CLFD delivered an earnings surprise of 44.44%. Its shares have lost 11.1% in the past year.

Vacationers sailing to Nassau, The Bahamas, can now create their ultimate beach day at the all-inclusive beach club destination with experiences for everyone

, /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean's Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is officially open. The first-of-its-kind beach club destination welcomed its first vacationers Dec. 23, debuting an all-inclusive beach day that combines the vibrancy and beauty of The Bahamas with Royal Caribbean signature touches. The grand opening comes just a few days after the beach club's official ribbon cutting celebration, where Bahamian government officials, VIPs and community members joined Royal Caribbean executives to celebrate the journey of bringing the destination to life since it first broke ground in April 2024. Now, vacationers visiting Nassau, The Bahamas, can purchase their all-inclusive day passes on Royal Caribbean's website for access to the beach club's experiences and beach day amenities.

The Floating Flamingo, the world’s largest swim-up bar, is where vacationers can keep the party vibes going all day long on Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. Fueled by DJ-spun beats and dancing, the swim-up bar located in Party Cove serves up tropical cocktails, a VIP section and more. Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is where exclusive meets all-inclusive across a range of family, party and chill experiences with something for every type of vibe and vacationer. Guests can enjoy the turquoise waters of two pristine beaches and three pools, from party vibes at The Floating Flamingo – the world's largest swim-up bar – to laidback energy at The Deep End pool and family time at The Shallow End pool. In between all the action, adventurers can refuel with unlimited bites at three beach grills and 10 waterfront bars and immerse themselves in the local culture with live music, local artisan huts and more. Plus, everything needed for a day at the beach is included with umbrellas and lounge chairs, lockers and towels, Wi-Fi and roundtrip transportation on five colorful water ferries.

"Guests told us they were looking for more ways to make the most of their vacations in The Bahamas, and that's exactly what we've created with Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. Whether it's a chill day on the island's two pristine beaches or the ultimate beach party at the world's largest swim-up bar, we've crafted a destination that caters to every mood," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean. "The opening of our first Royal Beach Club introduces a bold new kind of beach experience, and it's just the start of what's to come in our growing destination portfolio."

At Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, families and vacationers can experience the ultimate beach day with three different areas for every kind of vibe:

Family Beach: Families of all ages can splash the day away in The Shallow End zero-entry pool, relax in the sun or shade at the beach, or face some friendly competition with beach games like spike ball and ring toss. Family Beach is also home to the brand new Ultimate Family Cabana – a one-of-its-kind two-level cabana where vacationers can kick back on a whole new level with a private whirlpool, wet-dry slide, frozen drink machine, premium attendant service and more. Chill Beach: Sun-seekers can relax on the white sands of Chill Beach or unwind poolside at The Deep End with a cocktail or mocktail from the swim-up bar. For those looking to take relaxation to another level, beach and poolside cabanas are available throughout the island for upgraded amenities and personal attendant service. Party Cove: To keep the party going all day long, adventurers can groove to DJ beats and grab a drink from the world's largest swim-up bar, The Floating Flamingo. For the ultimate way to celebrate, vacationers can reserve their front row seat to the boldest beach party at the east or west side of The Party Deck. Located on the second floor of The Floating Flamingo, up to 12 guests can enjoy their own private pool-front space with dedicated food and beverage service, stunning ocean views and more. Developed through a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership with the Bahamian government, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is a modern and responsibly created destination that supports the Bahamian workforce through the creation of hundreds of jobs for local businesses, entrepreneurs and more. Bahamian influence is seen throughout the beach club, from architectural design to live entertainment, local artisan shops and culinary fare.

Royal Beach Club Paradise Island joins Royal Caribbean's top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas and is the first of an exciting lineup of upcoming destinations to open, including Royal Beach Club Cozumel and Royal Beach Club Santorini in 2026, Royal Beach Club Lelepa in early 2027 and Perfect Day Mexico in late 2027.

More information on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, day passes and bundles can be found on Royal Caribbean's website.

About Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line's game-changing ships and exclusive destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted "Best Cruise Line Overall" for 23 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line's top-rated exclusive destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. 

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor. 

SOURCE Royal Caribbean International

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Stock to Watch: Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT - Free Report) Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. is a distributor of value-added industrial products — including engineered fluid power components, bearings, specialty flow control solutions, power transmission products and miscellaneous industrial supplies. These products are mainly sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) customers in Australia, North America, Singapore and New Zealand.

AIT is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. AIT has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 4.6% for the current fiscal year.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $10.59 per share. AIT also boasts an average earnings surprise of +7.2%.

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Stock to Watch: Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL - Free Report) Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated — popularly known as JLL — is a leading full-service real estate firm that provides corporate, financial and investment management services to corporations and other real estate owners, users and investors worldwide.

JLL is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. JLL has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 23.8% for the current fiscal year.

Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.22 to $17.34 per share. JLL also boasts an average earnings surprise of +7.4%.

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What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreGrowth investors are more concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, the Growth Style Score analyzes characteristics like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.

Momentum ScoreMomentum investors, who live by the saying "the trend is your friend," are most interested in taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Utilizing one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, among other factors, the Momentum Style Score can help determine favorable times to buy high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreIf you want a combination of all three Style Scores, then the VGM Score will be your friend. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, helping you find the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum. It's also one of the best indicators to use with the Zacks Rank.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.9% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Tenet Healthcare (THC - Free Report) Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Tenet Healthcare Corp., is an investor-owned health care services company, which owns and operates general hospitals and related health care facilities for urban and rural communities in numerous states, and has offices in California and Florida. The company has investments in other health care companies and is one of the largest investor-owned health care delivery systems in the United States.

THC is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. THC has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 35.9% for the current fiscal year.

For fiscal 2025, two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.11 to $16.15 per share. THC boasts an average earnings surprise of +27.6%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, THC should be on investors' short list.

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Zacks Premium also includes the Zacks Style Scores.

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Each stock is given an alphabetic rating of A, B, C, D or F based on their value, growth, and momentum qualities. With this system, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on, meaning the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreGrowth investors, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience sustainable growth over time.

Momentum ScoreMomentum trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.

VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.

#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.9% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.

For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Quest Diagnostics (DGX - Free Report) Headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, Quest Diagnostics Inc. provides diagnostic information services to a broad range of customers within its primary customer channels of physicians, hospitals, patients, and consumers. The company provides services to Independent Delivery Networks (IDN) throughout the United States, through its Professional Lab Services (PLS) offerings, which allow them to build and execute their laboratory strategy, improve quality, reduce healthcare costs, and focus on core competencies. The company is a key provider of reference testing for approximately half of the hospitals in the United States.

DGX is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. DGX has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 9.6% for the current fiscal year.

For fiscal 2025, one analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.00 to $9.79 per share. DGX boasts an average earnings surprise of +2.5%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, DGX should be on investors' short list.

Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors, and Zacks Premium offers many different ways to do both.

The popular research service can help you become a smarter, more self-assured investor, giving you access to daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens.

Zacks Premium includes access to the Zacks Style Scores as well.

What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreGrowth investors, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience sustainable growth over time.

Momentum ScoreMomentum investors, who live by the saying "the trend is your friend," are most interested in taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Utilizing one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, among other factors, the Momentum Style Score can help determine favorable times to buy high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.

Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.9% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Brinker International (EAT - Free Report) Based in Dallas, TX, Brinker International owns, operates, develops and franchises various restaurants under Chili’s Grill & Bar (Chili’s) and Maggiano’s Little Italy (Maggiano’s) brands. The company took over Chili’s, Inc., a Texas-based corporation, in September 1983 and completed the acquisition of Maggiano’s in August 1995.

EAT is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. EAT has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 14.9% for the current fiscal year.

Two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.06 to $10.23 per share. EAT boasts an average earnings surprise of +18.7%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, EAT should be on investors' short list.

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What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreGrowth investors, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience sustainable growth over time.

Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.9% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.

A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Cencora (COR - Free Report) Cencora, formerly AmerisourceBergen, is one of the largest pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare solutions providers globally. The company operates two segments: U.S. Healthcare Solutions and International Healthcare Solutions. Its scale in pharmaceutical distribution — spanning branded, generics, and specialty products — positions it at the core of the U.S. healthcare system, serving retail pharmacies, hospitals, physician practices, and specialty clinics.

COR is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. COR has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 10.1% for the current fiscal year.

Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.03 to $17.62 per share. COR also boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.5%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, COR should be on investors' short list.

Key Takeaways Manulife Financial expects Asia to deliver half of core earnings by 2025 as operations post solid results. MFC is expanding Wealth and Asset Management, investing long term in Europe and the broader EMEA region. Strong capital supports higher dividends, and a 35-45% payout, backed by over 100% cash flow conversion. Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC - Free Report) hit a 52-week high of $37.46 on Jan 6. Shares closed at $37.40 after gaining 22% in the past year, outperforming the industry, the sector and the Zacks S&P 500 composite.

Manulife Financial has outperformed its peers, including Voya Financial, Inc. (VOYA - Free Report) , Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF - Free Report) and Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA - Free Report) . Shares of VOYA and SLF have gained 2.3% and 8.8%, respectively, while RGA shares have lost 9% in the past year.

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With a market capitalization of $62.88 billion, the average number of shares traded in the last three months was 1.9 million.

MFC Trading Above 50-Day and 200-Day Moving Averages
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Shares of Manulife Financial are trading above the 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs) of $34.69 and $31.89, respectively, indicating solid upward momentum. SMA is a widely used technical analysis tool to predict future price trends by analyzing historical price data.

Average Target Price for MFC Suggests UpsideBased on short-term price targets offered by 12 analysts, the Zacks average price target is $38.34 per share. The average suggests a potential 4.5% upside from the last closing price.

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MFC’s Growth Projection EncouragesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Manulife Financial’s 2026 earnings per share and revenues indicates an increase of 8.6% and 8.5%, respectively, from the corresponding 2025 estimates.

Optimist Analyst Sentiment on MFCOne of the two analysts covering the stock has raised estimates for 2026 over the past 30 days. Thus, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has moved up 2.5% in the past 30 days.

Manulife Financial’s Higher Return on CapitalReturn on equity in the trailing 12 months was 16.1%, better than the industry average of 15.4%. This highlights the company’s efficiency in utilizing shareholders’ funds.

Key Points to Note for MFCAs its Asia business is reaping solid operational results, Manulife Financial targets to account for half of its core earnings by 2025 and play a crucial role in its long-term growth. Thus, the insurer is continually scaling up its business across Asia. We believe MFC is well-positioned to benefit from continued business growth momentum, higher expected earnings on insurance contracts and higher expected investment earnings, with notable growth from the largest in-force business, Hong Kong and an expanding distribution network.

Manulife Financial is expanding its Wealth and Asset Management business and has identified Europe (and the wider EMEA market) as a significant growth area. It is making long-term investments in this region.

MFC has been accelerating growth in the highest-potential businesses. Its inorganic growth is impressive, as this life insurer prudently deploys capital in high-growth, less capital-intensive and higher-return businesses.

Banking on its sturdy capital position, MFC distributes wealth to shareholders through higher dividends and share buybacks. The company has increased its dividend at a seven-year CAGR of 10% and targets a 35-45% dividend payout over the medium term.

MFC is strengthening its balance sheet and thus targets a leverage ratio of 25%. Notably, its free cash flow conversion has remained more than 100% over the last few quarters, reflecting its solid earnings.

What to Do With MFC Stock?Manulife Financial is set to grow on solid Asia business, growing Wealth and Asset Management business, strong free cash flow conversion ratio and a solid capital position. A medium-term expense efficiency ratio target of less than 45%, banking on diligent expense management, should drive growth.

Consistent wealth distribution makes it an attractive pick for yield-seeking investors, and favorable ROE also poises MFC for growth. MFC also has a VGM Score of B. Stocks with a favorable VGM Score are those with the most attractive value, best growth and most promising momentum compared with peers.

Coupled with optimistic analyst sentiment and favorable growth estimates, the time appears right for potential investors to bet on this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) insurer. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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RAIN Price Rallies 13% on KuCoin Buzz — But Momentum Now Risks Drying UpRAIN price surged 200%, but post-listing momentum faded as whales paused buying.Profit-taking spiked after the breakout, with spent coins jumping over 100%.Bearish RSI and MFI divergences show the rally may need time to continue further. The Rain Protocol (RAIN) price surged after its KuCoin listing, briefly breaking out of a major reversal pattern. The token is up about 13% over the past seven days, 8% since yesterday, and more than 200% over the last three months.

But while the breakout itself was real, on-chain activity and momentum data now suggest the move may struggle to restart soon. What followed the listing looks less like sustained demand and more like a short-lived momentum burst.

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KuCoin Listing Sparked the Breakout, but Follow-Through FadedRAIN’s rally accelerated after its KuCoin listing, which pushed the price through an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern on the 12-hour chart.

This structure typically signals a trend reversal, and the breakout projected a move of roughly 31%, placing the upside target near the $0.011 area.

Bullish Breakout: TradingViewPrice moved quickly toward that zone but failed to hold momentum. Within hours of setting a new high, RAIN pulled back close to 10%. That pullback matters because strong breakouts usually attract follow-up buyers. In this case, demand cooled almost immediately after the initial push.

Whale positioning explains why the rally started, and why it slowed. Wallets holding between 10 million and 100 million RAIN tokens increased their holdings from roughly 260.85 million tokens to about 385.47 million tokens. That is an addition of around 124.6 million RAIN, worth roughly $1.1 million at current prices.

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This accumulation began before the listing and helped push the price through resistance. But after the breakout, whale balances stopped rising. When large holders pause instead of adding, rallies often lose momentum.

Profit-Taking Replaced Buying as On-Chain Activity SpikedOn-chain data shows that selling, not accumulation, dominated the post-breakout phase. The Spent Coins Age Band, which tracks how many tokens move on-chain across all holder groups, surged sharply during the rally (between January 5 and January 6). Around the breakout, spent coins jumped from roughly 28 million tokens to more than 58 million tokens, an increase of over 100%.

This tells us that holders across multiple age groups used the price strength to move or sell tokens, rather than hold or add. That behavior is typical after event-driven rallies, especially following exchange listings.

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What matters next is what happened after the pullback. Spent-coin activity later dropped back to around 23.8 million tokens. That decline suggests profit-taking has largely finished, meaning the cohorts are not exactly expecting more upside in the near term.

Momentum Signals Point to Pullback Risk, Not ContinuationMomentum indicators reinforce the idea that RAIN needs a reset.

The Relative Strength Index, or RSI, flashed a bearish divergence on the 12-hour chart. Between late November and early January, RAIN’s price made a higher high while RSI made a lower high. RSI measures momentum strength, and this bearish divergence pattern often signals exhaustion rather than trend continuation.

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The Money Flow Index adds further caution. MFI tracks whether money is flowing into or out of an asset. Between December 29 and January 6, when the RAIN price rose, MFI trended lower, indicating that dip buying weakened rather than strengthened. When both RSI and MFI diverge from price, rallies often struggle to extend without fresh demand.

RAIN Dip Buyers Not Present: TradingViewFrom here, the RAIN price direction depends on whether buyers return. A strong 12-hour close above $0.010, a new price peak, would reopen the path toward the $0.0110 to $0.0120 range. Without that, downside risks remain active. Support sits near $0.0083, and a break below that level could expose $0.0075 and even $0.0067 in a deeper pullback.

RAIN Price Analysis: TradingViewRAIN’s recent move was driven by clear catalysts — the growing popularity of prediction markets and early whale positioning.

The slowdown that followed reflects profit-taking and fading momentum, not collapse. The trend is not broken, but the rally may need time before it can try again.

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U.S. Senate Crypto Vote on Jan 15 Could Redefine XRP and the American Crypto MarketIn a landmark announcement that could reshape the U.S. crypto landscape, Senator Tim Scott, Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, confirmed that the Senate will vote on cryptocurrency market structure legislation next Thursday, January 15. 

Well, this vote marks a pivotal moment for the crypto market, one that analysts, investors, and enthusiasts have awaited for years.

During an interview with Breitbart News, Senator Scott emphasized the meticulous effort behind the legislation: 

“𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙬𝙚’𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘹 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦.”

Market analyst Diana highlights that the Senate vote could be a game-changer for XRP, which has faced intense regulatory scrutiny. Approval would establish clear legal guidelines for XRP and other cryptocurrencies, reducing risk for investors and paving the way for wider adoption.

The Crypto Market Structure Bill seeks to provide clear regulatory guidelines, reduce market fragmentation, and standardize compliance for digital assets. For XRP, these clarifications could be transformative. 

Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, XRP’s structure positions it to benefit directly from defined trading rules, settlement mechanisms, and legal certainty, removing barriers that have previously deterred institutional investment. 

Well, this momentum follows Senator Cynthia Lummis urging Congress to advance crypto market structure legislation, a move analysts say could have far-reaching implications for XRP and the broader digital asset market.

Notably, the legislation promotes transparency and market stability, key drivers of investor confidence. 

For XRP, standardized rules could boost liquidity as exchanges comply, while retail investors gain confidence to participate. This synergy of institutional adoption and broader market engagement may create a positive feedback loop, enhancing XRP’s utility and market value.

ConclusionThe Crypto Market Structure Bill is more than legal clarity, it could be a catalyst for XRP. By cutting regulatory uncertainty, boosting institutional participation, and stabilizing markets, the legislation positions XRP to accelerate adoption and capture growth, potentially emerging as a leading asset in the next era of digital finance.

Morgan Stanley, a Wall Street financial giant, has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot for an Ethereum ETF.  The filing comes just a day after Morgan Stanley filed for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs. 

The bank submitted an S-1 registration statement on Wednesday. According to the paperwork, Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust will hold Ether and track its price while also generating rewards from staking a portion of the fund’s holdings.

BREAKING: Morgan Stanley just filed with the SEC to launch its own Ethereum ETF. https://t.co/AWrRNWk590 pic.twitter.com/AdoJf2ETka

— Cryptopolitan (@CPOfficialtx) January 7, 2026

The trust will reflect staking rewards through its net asset value, rather than distributing staking rewards directly to shareholders.  This approach differs from that of now Ethereum ETF rival issuers like Grayscale, which have begun paying staking income to investors.

Morgan Stanley welcomes three crypto ETF filings in roughly 24 hours Morgan Stanley began offering crypto access to clients in October through its wealth management arm. As reported by Cryptopolitan, the bank also submitted paperwork for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, marking three crypto ETF filings in roughly 24 hours from one of the world’s largest wealth managers.

Morgan Stanley plans to offer in-kind creation and redemptions for its ETH Trust. However, the filing doesn’t specify which exchange the fund will list on, the ticker, or other key details, such as the Trust’s custodian.

Previously, TradFi giant revealed plans to venture into the crypto space by offering crypto trading services to its retail customers. The firm confirmed its partnership with crypto startup ZeroHash, enabling its E-Trade clients to trade crypto assets.

The firm is also likely to offer its BTC, ETH, and SOL ETFs to its wealth clients when they become effective. According to reports, it has already removed all restrictions on crypto investments for this client category. 

Bloomberg Intelligence analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas said the initial filings on Tuesday came as a surprise. However, they stated that it makes sense due to the bank’s massive distribution and clear client demand, as it covers 42 countries.

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan described Morgan Stanley’s move to offer crypto ETFs as “pretty remarkable.” This came as he revealed that the firm manages 20 ETFs but mainly under the Calvert, Parametric, and Eaton Vance brands. As such, the BTC, ETH, and SOL ETFs will be the 3rd, 4th, and 5th to bear the “Morgan Stanley” brand.

Morgan Stanley calls bull rally for gold  This move comes as Ethereum continues to record inflows. Yesterday, BlackRock’s ETHA attracted $197.7 million. The Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF (ETHW) and 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH) both recorded modest inflows of $1.39 million and $1.62 million, respectively.

However, the ETFs have shown institutional preference as Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund (FETH) experienced a minor outflow of $1.62 million. Grayscale’s offerings showed notable outflows, with Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) losing $53 million and Grayscale Mini ETH shedding $32.45 million.

Besides going bullish on crypto, the firm has predicted a gold price of $4,800 an ounce for the fourth quarter of 2026. The bank cited the prospect of further interest-rate cuts, an expected leadership change at the US Federal Reserve, and continued gold purchases by central banks and selected investment funds. 

Lower interest rates typically reduce returns on fixed-income assets, which historically increases gold’s appeal as a non-yielding store of value. The bank also referenced recent events in Venezuela as factors reinforcing gold’s safe-haven status, although the bank did not explicitly include them in its numerical forecast.

Meanwhile, the price of ETH remains steady, with a minor decline of 0.7% over the last 24 hours. However, the coin has still experienced a 7% surge over the last week, now trading at $3,214.

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Ethereum and Solana ETF trading accelerated sharply in early January amid increasing institutional interest in crypto assets.

Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded unusually high trading volumes in recent sessions.

Such a pattern indicates increased investor activity as ETF markets for major cryptocurrencies continue to mature.

Growing Institutional Interest In its latest analysis, Santiment reported that Ethereum ETF trading volume surged to record levels in early January, with the 2nd and 5th seeing the highest daily volumes on record outside of a single anomaly observed on August 21. The analytics firm said that the continued increase in Ethereum ETF trading volume over several weeks stands out from the short-lived, single-day spikes typically associated with short-term market reactions.

As such, the recent Ethereum exchange-traded funds’ volume growth reflects a prolonged period of high activity rather than an isolated event. While the firm warned that Ethereum price movements remain closely tied to Bitcoin’s broader market direction, it noted that steady ETF volume increases have historically differed from anomaly-level spikes that often appear near local price extremes.

Trading activity of exchange-traded funds for Solana has also accelerated sharply, according to its findings, despite the relatively short trading history of these investment funds. The firm reported a record $220 million in daily Solana ETF trading volume, after surpassing the previous high of $122 million recorded on the second day after the ETF became publicly available. The volume increase coincided with SOL reclaiming the $140 level for the first time in four weeks.

Santiment said that for newly launched ETFs such as Solana’s, record-breaking volume days may carry added significance due to limited historical data. The firm noted that later-stage volume surges, as opposed to early launch-related spikes, can indicate expanding liquidity and broader participation as the product gains traction.

The analytics firm added that the recent increase in Solana ETF figures has occurred alongside reports of growing institutional interest in crypto products beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Morgan Stanley’s filing for its first Solana-linked ETF has been a potential factor that drew additional attention to SOL-focused investment vehicles.

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Following the New Year, Bitcoin briefly rallied to around $95,000. On the first two trading days of the year, spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted roughly $471 million and $700 million in net inflows, respectively.

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Hedera (HBAR) was also among the underperformers, down 1.4% from Tuesday.

HIVE Digital Technologies (TSX-V:HIVE, NASDAQ:HIVE, BVC:HIVECO) told investors it produced 306 Bitcoin in December, up 197% from the 103 Bitcoin produced in the previous year, despite a 40% year-over-year increase in Bitcoin mining difficulty during the month.

Production also rose 6% from November and 23% quarter-over-quarter, supported by higher hashrate and improved fleet efficiency.

HIVE reported average daily production of 9.9 Bitcoin in December.

The company’s hashrate averaged 23.3 exahashes per second, with a peak of 24 exahashes per second, while fleet efficiency averaged 17.5 joules per terahash. Bitcoin production per exahash totaled 13.2 Bitcoin for the month. HIVE said it continued to operate at more than 2% of the global Bitcoin network.

Frank Holmes, HIVE executive chairman, highlighted this achievement, which he said reflects years of disciplined execution.

"At HIVE, we view Bitcoin as bundled, portable energy. Our green data centers convert surplus hydroelectric power into a globally liquid digital asset that can move instantly, without transmission constraints,” Holmes said.

“As Bitcoin enters its next cycle and AI compute demand accelerates, our dual-engine model allows us to fund growth organically while maximizing the value of renewable energy."

The company noted that extreme cold weather in parts of the Northern Hemisphere temporarily affected peak hashrate availability. However, HIVE said its geographically diversified operations, spanning three continents, helped maintain production consistency and high uptime.

“Seasonal weather events reinforce why we believe in decentralization across multiple geographies,” said Aydin Kilic, HIVE CEO.

“Operating daily across nine time zones allows us to optimize uptime, protect margins, and scale efficiently. We are very pleased with the consistent performance and uptime in our Paraguay operations.”

For the full year 2025, HIVE produced 2,311 Bitcoin, a 31% increase from 1,770 Bitcoin in 2024.

The company said the increase was achieved despite the Bitcoin halving and higher network difficulty, with the annual average mining difficulty in 2025 reported to be 46% higher than in the prior year.

Looking ahead, HIVE plans to develop an additional 100 megawatts of hydroelectric-powered data center capacity at its Yguazú campus in Paraguay, with full commissioning targeted for the third quarter of 2026.

The company said long-lead substation components have been ordered. Upon completion, HIVE expects its renewable energy footprint to reach approximately 540 megawatts, including 400 megawatts in Paraguay and 140 megawatts across Canada and Sweden.

Telegram Reportedly Sold $450 Million Worth of Toncoin: Did This Impact TON Price?Toncoin plunged sharply as investors blame Telegram’s large token sales in 2025.Analysts debate whether sales funded operations or harmed long term value creation.Telegram defenders argue vesting, decentralization, and TON accumulation justify controlled selling strategy.Toncoin (TON) has fallen more than 75% from its 2024 peak and over 65% from its 2025 high. Investors are blaming Telegram for selling an amount equivalent to roughly 10% of TON’s circulating market capitalization.

Analysts are divided over the impact of this move. At the same time, Toncoin’s growth has become more closely tied to news related to Telegram.

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Critics Blame Telegram for Toncoin’s Weak Price PerformanceA recent Financial Times report stated that Telegram sold more than $450 million worth of Toncoin in 2025. This disclosure sparked intense debate among analysts and the crypto community.

Concerns quickly emerged about the motivation behind the sale. Critics argue that the primary goal was to fund Telegram’s corporate operations rather than directly support the TON ecosystem. This has raised questions about long-term value accrual for TON holders.

Toncoin (TON) price performance over the past year. Source: BeInCryptoSome investors claim that this selling activity has contributed to TON’s stagnant price performance.

“Holy schmolly, no wonder TON is down 66%,” investor 0xGeeGee said.

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Investor Mike Dudas compared the situation to Pump.fun, which spent $225 million buying back its own token, to highlight the difference in strategy.

The FT report also noted that around $500 million worth of Telegram’s Russian bonds have been frozen under Western sanctions. This detail suggests that Telegram still faces financial exposure to Russia. The information has fueled investor doubts about Telegram’s economic independence.

Negative news surrounding Telegram could have a lasting and significant impact on Toncoin’s price. Previously, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov described TON as the economic backbone of the Telegram platform.

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What Do Telegram’s Defenders Say?In response to these concerns, Manuel Stotz, Executive Chairman of TON Strategy Co (NASDAQ: TONX), pushed back against the criticism.

He emphasized that Telegram remains committed to the TON blockchain. He clarified that all TON sold is subject to a four-year vesting period. The largest buyer is TON Strategy Co itself, a permanent capital vehicle designed to accumulate, hold, and stake TON rather than sell it on the market.

To the extent this post (by @mdudas, who’s generally quite brilliant) might call into question Telegram’s commitment to @ton_blockchain it only makes sense to politely set the record straight:

1) All $TON sold by Telegram has four-year vesting.

2) The by far largest buyer of… https://t.co/JqIaq6R3Lp

— Manuel Stotz (@ManuelStotz) January 6, 2026 Meanwhile, CoinGecko reported that TON Strategy is currently sitting on losses. The firm holds more than 4% of TON’s total supply, now valued at over $406 million, while it spent $713 million to accumulate the position.

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Supporting the defense, contributor DamX argued that Telegram’s sales do not represent an exit but an effort to balance the ecosystem. He claimed that excessive TON accumulation by Telegram would hinder decentralization. Controlled sales to long-term buyers with lockups and vesting are presented as a healthier alternative.

“Telegram sells TON because it has to, not because it wants out. Ads, revenue sharing, minting and upgrading usernames, gifts, Premium, Stars, and other in-app payments all settle through TON in one way or another. As Telegram scales, it naturally accumulates TON from these flows,” DamX said.

Regarding the alleged financial exposure to Russia, Pavel Durov denied the claim, stating that the information was inaccurate.

Despite some FUD, Telegram has no dependance on Russian capital. Our recent $1.7B bond offering included exactly zero Russian investors. Old bonds issued in 2021 have largely been repaid and pose no issue.

In any case, bondholders ≠ shareholders — and I am the sole shareholder.

— Pavel Durov (@durov) January 6, 2026 Ultimately, the credibility of these defenses may be tested by whether TON’s price recovers in 2026 and whether investor confidence returns to the altcoin.

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FIL has support at the $1.52 level and resistance in the $1.59-$1.60 zone. Jan 7, 2026, 2:22 p.m.

Storage token Filecoin FIL$1.5218 fell 3.6% over the last 24 hours, tracking weakness in the wider cryptocurrency market.

The broader market gauge, the CoinDesk 20 index, was also 3.6% lower at publication time.

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Filecoin's volume ran 30% above the 30-day moving average, though participation failed to breach elevated thresholds that typically confirm directional conviction, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

The model showed that the token exhibited range-bound volatility. Total range measured $0.08 (5.0%) with a session high of $1.61 and low of $1.52.

The most significant volume event materialized yesterday evening when participation spiked to 7.30 million, 95% above the 24-hour simple moving average of 3.74 million, according to the model.

This spike coincided with sharp downside rejection from resistance near $1.60 and established critical support at $1.52, the model said.

The model showed that price subsequently recovered to retest the $1.59-$1.60 resistance zone multiple times on declining volume, forming a consolidation pattern with support holding above $1.55 through the final hours.

Technical Analysis:

Primary resistance: $1.59-$1.60 zone tested multiple times on declining volume, indicating exhaustionCritical support: $1.52 established during spike low with 7.30 million volume24-hour participation: 30% above 30-day moving average, below elevated interest thresholdFailed breakout: Two-minute whipsaw from $1.561 to $1.57 and back suggests algorithmic activityDeclining volume retests: Multiple attempts at $1.59-$1.60 resistance on diminishing participationDownside risk: Support breakdown below $1.52 exposes limited technical structureDisclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.

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Integrated into the Rumble app, the non-custodial wallet allows fans to tip content producers.

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Flow published a post-incident report on January 6, 2026, discussing the root cause of its $3.9 million exploit.

An attacker exploited a Cadence runtime type confusion vulnerability to forge tokens. Flow said no existing user balances were accessed or compromised.

Flow identifies type confusion vulnerability as exploit root cause A type confusion vulnerability was found to be the primary cause by Flow. The vulnerability made it possible for the attacker to evade runtime safety checks by disguising a protected asset as a regular data structure. The attacker coordinated the execution of about 40 malicious smart contracts.

The attack started at block height 137,363,398 on December 26, 2025, at 23:25 PST. Minutes after the first deployment, the production of counterfeit tokens started. The attacker used standard data structures that are replicable to disguise protected assets that ought to be uncopyable. By taking advantage of Cadence’s move-only semantics, this made token counterfeiting possible.

Cadence and a fully EVM-equivalent environment are the two integrated programming environments run by Flow. In this instance, the exploit targeted Cadence.

Network down within six hours of initial malicious transaction On December 27, at block height 137,390,190, flow validators started a coordinated network pause at 05:23 PST. All escape routes were cut off, and the halt occurred less than six hours after the initial malicious transaction.

Counterfeit FLOW was being moved to centralized exchange deposit accounts by December 26 at 23:42 PST. Due to their size and irregularity, most of the large FLOW transfers that were sent to exchanges were frozen upon receipt. Beginning at 00:06 PST on December 27, a few assets were bridged off-network using Celer, deBridge, and Stargate.

At 01:30 PST, the first detection signals were raised. At this point, exchange deposits were correlated with anomalous cross-VM FLOW movements. As counterfeit FLOW was liquidated beginning at 1:00 PST, centralized exchanges faced significant sell pressure.

Exchanges return 484 million counterfeit FLOW tokens According to Flow, the attacker deposited 1.094 billion fake FLOW across several centralized exchanges. Exchange partners Gate.io, MEXC, and OKX returned 484,434,923 FLOW, which was destroyed. 98.7% of the remaining supply of counterfeit goods has been isolated onchain and is in the process of being destroyed. Complete resolution is anticipated in 30 days, and coordination with other exchange partners is still in progress.

After the community evaluated several recovery options, including checkpoint restoration, the recovery strategy was chosen. Flow held ecosystem-wide consultations with infrastructure partners, bridge operators, and exchanges.

Flow’s $3.9 million exploit happened within a similar pattern of security incidents affecting crypto protocols in late December 2025 and early January 2026. BtcTurk suffered a $48 million hot wallet breach on January 1, 2026. Hackers compromised the centralized exchange’s hot wallet infrastructure and siphoned funds across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon and other chains.

Binance experienced a market maker account manipulation incident on January 1 involving BROCCOLI token.

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What's the latest related to Ripple and its ecosystem?

Ripple has taken center stage over the last few days, and it’s only due to the price resurgence of its native cryptocurrency. In the following lines, we will outline the most recent and important developments surrounding its ecosystem.

Global Expansion and Future Plans Earlier this week, numerous popular X users revealed that Ripple has strengthened its presence in Japan by inking strategic collaborations with local banks like Mizuho Bank, SMBC Nikko, and Securitize Japan.

“We aren’t just talking about payments anymore, we’re talking tokenized securities and real-world assets on the XRPL,” PaulBarron commented.

Due to regulatory challenges in the US in recent years, Ripple shifted its focus abroad, and Asia has become a key area. Last month, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) granted the company a special license that allows it to offer additional services to local clients. Other Asian countries where Ripple has expanded include the UAE, Thailand, and others.

In Q4, the company secured a $500 million funding round, bringing its total valuation to a staggering $40 billion. Some industry participants have speculated that Ripple’s next step is to go public, but President Monica Long recently said that such plans are not on the table:

“Currently, we still plan to remain private… We’re in a really healthy position to continue to fund and invest in our company’s growth without going public.”

The ETF Craze The first company to introduce a spot XRP ETF with 100% exposure to the asset was Canary Capital. This happened in mid-November last year, while Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, and 21Shares followed suit shortly after. Interest in these products has been quite high, as they have generated a cumulative net inflow of approximately $1.25 billion.

Meanwhile, WisdomTree, which seemed like the next company to receive a green light to launch a spot XRP ETF in the US, officially withdrew its S-1 registration.

“The Trust is requesting withdrawal of the Registration Statement because it has determined not to proceed at this time with the offering covered by the Registration Statement. No shares were sold pursuant to the above-mentioned Registration Statement,” the document reads.

XRP: ‘The Hottest Crypto Trade of the Year’ Ripple’s native cryptocurrency jumped by 20% over the past week and currently trades at $2.25 (per CoinGecko’s data). Potential catalysts behind the positive performance include recent inflows into spot XRP ETFs, declining exchange reserves, and an abrupt sell-off by whales.

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Bitcoin (BTC) fell 2.30% on Wednesday, hitting an intraday low near $91,550.

BTC/USDT daily price chart. Source: TradingViewThe decline came despite bullish signals, including a whale-linked $280 million BTC accumulation move and MSCI’s decision to keep crypto treasury companies in its benchmark indexes.

Source: XMSCI limits passive demand for Strategy’s sharesIn the Tuesday announcement, MSCI said it will no longer adjust index weightings to reflect newly issued shares.

Source: MSCIPreviously, when companies like Strategy issued new equity to raise capital for Bitcoin purchases, passive funds tracking MSCI indexes were required to buy a portion of those shares, creating steady demand.

Under the new rules, this automatic buying no longer applies, reducing a key source of passive demand for Strategy’s stock.

Put simply, the Michael Saylor–led company will likely face limits on its ability to raise capital for additional Bitcoin purchases, prompting analyst Crypto Rover to say that the “MSCI fooled everyone” with their announcement.

“For those who are thinking this is a small deal, Strategy issued $15 billion+ in new shares in 2025,” he wrote in a Wednesday post, adding:

“If they try to do something similar in 2026, MSTR will face a brutal crash due to no passive buying.”MSTR’s stock price dropped by 4.10% on Tuesday.

MSTR daily chart. Source: TradingViewTechnicals warn of BTC price losing $90,000 againFrom a technical perspective, Bitcoin pulled back after testing the upper trendline of its prevailing ascending triangle pattern.

As of Wednesday, BTC held above its 50-day exponential moving average (50-day EMA; the red wave) at around $91,7000, which acted as near-term support.

BTC/USDT daily price chart. Source: TradingViewHowever, failure to sustain momentum above this level could expose downside risk toward the $88,000–$89,000 zone in January, aligning with the 20-day EMA (the green wave) and the triangle’s lower trendline.

A further breakdown below the triangle’s lower boundary will likely result in an extended downtrend toward $79,450, a target measured after subtracting the triangle’s maximum height from the potential breakdown point near $88,300.

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Key Takeaways GEV shares gained 13.2% in three months, beating the industry as gas turbines meet rising power demand.GE Vernova is boosting wind profitability and securing major gas, wind and grid contracts.GEV's ROE of 17.07% tops the industry even as the stock trades at a premium. GE Vernova Inc.’s (GEV - Free Report) shares have risen 13.2% over the past three months, outperforming its Zacks Alternate Energy – Other industry’s decline of 2.7%. The company's gas turbines give data centers the massive, consistent power they need, positioning itself as a major supplier in this expanding sector and opening doors for long-term contracts and recurring income.
 

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Other alternative energy stocks, such as Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG - Free Report) and Talen Energy Corporation (TLN - Free Report) , have underperformed the industry in the past three months. Shares of Constellation Energy and Talen Energy have lost 1% and 9.2%, respectively, over the said period.

Considering GE Vernova’s outperformance, investors might be left wondering if this is a good time to add GEV stock to their portfolio. Let's examine the factors that contributed to the share price gain and assess the stock's investment prospects to make an informed decision.

Factors Acting in Favor of GEVGE Vernova is improving profitability in its wind business through cost discipline while its gas and power services remain strong. Rising data-center and AI-driven electricity demand is creating broader growth opportunities.

In January 2026, GEV announced the start of commercial operation of PetroVietnam Power Corporation’s Nhon Trach 3&4 1.6-gigawatt (GW) Power Plant in the Ong Keo Industrial Park. The successful commercial operation strengthens its presence and credibility in Southeast Asia, positioning the company to secure future gas and power infrastructure projects as regional electricity demand rises. It also reinforces GE Vernova’s technology leadership in high-efficiency, flexible gas turbines that support energy transition goals.

In December 2025, GE Vernova announced an agreement to supply 42 of its 6 MW-class wind turbines for the 256 MW Carmody’s Hill Wind Farm in South Australia. This will boost its wind business through direct revenues from turbine sales and installation, while the included five-year full-service operations and maintenance contract provides ongoing, high-margin aftermarket income.

During the same month, GE Vernova was awarded a major contract to supply high-voltage direct current technology for the 2.5 GW Khavda–South Olpad renewable power transmission corridor in India. This will position the company for substantial growth in the fast-expanding energy transmission market.

These agreements reinforce GE Vernova’s leadership in electrification technologies that support global energy transition goals and boost investor confidence.

GEV Stock’s Earnings EstimatesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings per share (EPS) indicates an increase of 4.16% in the past 60 days. GEV’s long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate is 18%.
 

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Constellation Energy’s 2026 EPS indicates a decrease of 0.97% in the past 60 days. CEG’s long-term earnings growth rate is 15.42%. The bottom-line estimate for Talen Energy’s 2026 EPS implies an increase of 1.79% in the past 60 days. TLN’s long-term earnings growth rate is 29.71%.

Challenges Faced by GEVThe company relies on complex global supply networks for components used in its gas turbines, wind turbines and grid infrastructure. Specifically, it purchases nearly $20 billion in materials and components sourced from more than 100 countries. Therefore, disruptions in the availability of raw materials, along with logistical delays, have affected and may adversely impact GE Vernova’s production timelines and raise its input costs, thereby hurting its bottom line.

The company expects global tariffs imposed in 2025 to increase costs. However, after accounting for contractual protections and mitigation efforts, the total impact is projected to be at the lower end of the estimated $300-$400 million range for the year.

GEV’s Earnings Surprise HistoryThe company beat on earnings in two of the trailing four quarters and missed in two, delivering an average surprise of 21.29%.

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GEV’s Return on Equity Higher Than IndustryThe company’s trailing 12-month return on equity of 17.07% is higher than the industry average of 6.37%. Return on equity, a profitability measure, reflects how effectively a company utilizes its shareholders’ funds to generate income.

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GEV Stock Trades at a PremiumGE Vernova is currently trading at 51.2X, a premium compared to its industry’s 21.11X on a forward 12-month P/E basis.

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What Should Investors Do?GE Vernova is strengthening profitability and growth through disciplined execution across wind, gas, power, and grid businesses, supported by rising AI- and data-center-driven electricity demand. Recent contract wins further enhance its global footprint, expand high-margin service revenues, and reinforce leadership in energy transition and electrification technologies.

However, given its current premium valuation, it is advisable for current shareholders to stay invested, while new investors may prefer to wait for a better entry point. GEV currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Key Takeaways TEM ended Q3 2025 with $760M cash, no current debt, and manageable leverage backing a stable balance sheet. TEM reached a positive adjusted EBITDA of $1.5M, marking an inflection point as revenues scale. TEM carries $1.25B in long-term debt, while its cash strength supports AI investment and data expansion. At the end of the third quarter of 2025, Tempus AI (TEM - Free Report) reported a stable and well-capitalized balance sheet, reflecting prudent financial management and a strengthening operating profile. The company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $760 million, while current debt was nil. Such underlying financial strength gives it strong flexibility amid the ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. 

This strong cash position equips Tempus with the capacity to support ongoing investments across artificial intelligence development, data infrastructure expansion and selective strategic acquisitions, while maintaining resilience against potential market volatility.

Long-term debt was $1.25 billion at quarter-end, with leverage remaining at manageable levels, underscoring the company’s conservative approach to capital structure and its emphasis on long-term financial sustainability. 

Notably, Tempus reached a key milestone during the quarter by generating positive adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 million. This achievement marks an important inflection point in the company’s financial trajectory, highlighting improving operating leverage as revenue scales and cost discipline take hold. The transition to positive adjusted EBITDA further strengthens Tempus’ solvency profile, positioning the company to increasingly self-fund its growth initiatives while preserving strategic flexibility to capitalize on long-term opportunities in precision medicine and AI-driven healthcare.

Peer UpdateAt the end of the third quarter of 2025, Illumina (ILMN - Free Report) reported cash and cash equivalents (including short-term investments) of $1.28 billion with short-term debt of $998 million. Long-term debt dropped 33.4% sequentially to $994 million. The company’s debt-to-capital ratio was 29.5%, down 10.3% from the second quarter.

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TEM’s Stock Price PerformanceOver the past year, Tempus’ shares have rallied 70.7% against the industry’s 2.5% decline. The S&P 500 composite has improved 17.7% in the same time frame.

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Expensive ValuationTEM currently trades at a forward 12-month Price-to-Sales (P/S) of 7.90X compared with the industry average of 5.78X.

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TEM Stock Estimate TrendIn the past 30 days, Tempus AI's loss per share estimate for 2025 has narrowed 1 cent to 64 cents. 

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

TSM hits a 52-week high as AI-driven chip demand fuels strong earnings growth, but premium valuation and near-term risks warrant caution.

Results and Investor Q&A to Be Released in Lieu of Investor Presentation

Detroit, Michigan, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCID:AITX), a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, today announced its fiscal Q3 results are expected to be filed on January 15, 2026. Concurrently, a comprehensive investor interview featuring CEO/CTO and founder Steve Reinharz will be published that will review Q3 highlights as well as directly addressing questions raised by shareholders and market observers.

The interview, conducted by SmallCapVoice, is to be released alongside the Company’s Q3 financial filing, departs from traditional executive communications by intentionally including questions that many public company executives generally do not discuss including capital structure, executive compensation, dilution stock performance and financing strategy.

“Showing the quarterly results is always a highlight as we continue to improve our core fundamental business,” said Reinharz. “Add to that some time answering investor questions makes January 15 an evening you want to set some time aside to watch.”

Topics to be addressed include:

Q3 performance and related ImprovementsHow management evaluates dilution and alternative financing optionsHow the Company continues to invest in long-term growth initiatives while managing cash disciplineHow management views stock performance in the context of long-term execution The interview also includes forward-looking discussion around operational momentum, investor engagement, liquidity, and the Company’s shareholder base.

Reinharz emphasized that transparency is not a one-time event, but a core operating principle. “There’s a tendency in public markets, especially at the micro-cap level, to avoid tough conversations or hide behind boilerplate language,” he said. “That doesn’t build trust. We’d rather explain how decisions are made, why tradeoffs exist, and where accountability truly sits.”

“Our audience has been asking for clarity, accountability, and straight answers, and this conversation will deliver exactly that,” said Stuart Smith, host of SmallCapVoice. “Steve Reinharz did not ask for soft questions or guardrails. He asked for a direct discussion around the issues investors care about most, and we’re looking forward to hosting a candid, substantive interview that lets viewers draw their own conclusions.”

The full interview will be released at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and will be available on the Company’s official YouTube channel.

About Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX)
AITX, through its primary subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), is redefining the nearly $50 billion (US) security and guarding services industry1 through its broad lineup of innovative, AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service business model. RAD solutions are specifically designed to provide cost savings to businesses of between 35%-80% when compared to the industry’s existing and costly manned security guarding and monitoring model. RAD delivers these cost savings via a suite of stationary and mobile robotic solutions that complement, and at times, directly replace the need for human personnel in environments better suited for machines. All RAD technologies, AI-based analytics and software platforms are developed in-house.

The Company’s operations and internal controls have been validated through successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 2 audit, which is a formal, independent audit that evaluates a service organization's internal controls for handling customer data and determines if the controls are not only designed properly but also operating effectively to protect customer data. This audit reinforces the Company’s credibility with enterprise and government clients who require strict data protection and security compliance.

RAD is led by Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO and founder of AITX and RAD, who brings decades of experience in the security services industry. Reinharz serves as chair of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Autonomous Solutions Working Group and as a member of the SIA Board of Directors. The RAD team also draws on extensive expertise across the sector, including Mark Folmer, CPP, PSP, President of RAD and Chair of the ASIS International North American Regional Board of Directors, Troy McCanna, former FBI Special Agent and RAD’s Chief Security Officer, and Stacy Stephens, co-founder of security robotics company Knightscope. Their combined backgrounds in security industry leadership, law enforcement, and robotics innovation reinforce RAD’s ability to deliver proven, practical, and disruptive solutions to its clients.

RAD has a prospective sales pipeline of over 35 Fortune 500 companies and numerous other client opportunities. RAD expects to continue to attract new business as it converts its existing sales opportunities into deployed clients generating a recurring revenue stream. Each Fortune 500 client has the potential of making numerous reorders over time.

AITX is an innovator in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations to gain new insight, solve complex challenges and fuel new business ideas. Through its next-generation robotic product offerings, AITX’s RAD, RAD-R, RAD-M and RAD-G companies help organizations streamline operations, increase ROI, and strengthen business. AITX technology improves the simplicity and economics of patrolling and guard services and allows experienced personnel to focus on more strategic tasks. Customers augment the capabilities of existing staff and gain higher levels of situational awareness, all at drastically reduced cost. AITX solutions are well suited for use in multiple industries such as enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare. To learn more, visit www.aitx.ai, www.radsecurity.com, www.stevereinharz.com, www.raddog.ai, www.radgroup.ai, www.saramonitoring.ai, and www.radlightmyway.com, or follow Steve Reinharz on X @SteveReinharz.

CAUTIONARY DISCLOSURE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information contained in this publication does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy securities of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”). The information provided herein is believed to be accurate and reliable, however the Company makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or completeness. As such, there are no assurances whatsoever that the Company will meet its expectations with respect to its future revenues, sales volume, ARR or RMR. There is no guarantee that the Company will achieve a NASDAQ listing. The Company has no obligation to provide the recipient with additional updated information. No information in this publication should be interpreted as any indication whatsoever of the Company’s future revenues, results of operations, or stock price.

For purposes of the Company’s disclosures, “Artificial Intelligence” refers to machine-based systems designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy that, for a given set of human defined objectives, can make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments. In the context of the Company’s business, Artificial Intelligence is deployed primarily within the security services and property management industries to support functions such as detection, analysis, prioritization, communication, and response related to safety, security, and operational events.

The Company delivers these capabilities principally through its SARA™ (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent) platform, which serves as the Company’s primary agentic artificial intelligence system. SARA is designed to receive and process video, audio, and other sensor data, apply automated analysis and inference, and support actions in accordance with predefined operational objectives and human oversight.

Further note that the Company’s Board of Directors oversees the Company’s deployment of Artificial Intelligence.

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