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Vancouver, BC & Las Vegas, Nevada , Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humanoid Global Holdings Corp. (“Humanoid Global” or the “Company”) (CSE:ROBO, FWB:0XM1, OTCQB:RBOHF), a publicly traded investment issuer focused on building and accelerating a portfolio of pioneering companies in the humanoid robotics and embodied AI sector, is pleased to announce that it has completed a strategic investment in MBody AI Corp. (“MBody AI”), announced to become (NASDAQ: $MBAI).

MBody AI is pioneering the future of autonomous robotics with its industry-leading embodied intelligence platform, the operating system for the physical world. Its hardware-agnostic software transforms any robot into an intelligent, autonomous agent capable of real-time perception, adaptive decision-making, and seamless multi-robot coordination at enterprise scale. Where others offer point solutions, MBody AI delivers a universal intelligence layer that works across robotic hardware and sensor ecosystems.

Already trusted and deployed with Fortune 500 companies, MBody AI is rapidly expanding across hospitality, corporate environments, healthcare facilities, and warehouse operations, proving that truly scalable autonomy isn't a future promise, it's here now. The results speak for themselves: customers achieve up to 90% labor cost savings while unlocking operational capabilities that were previously impossible.

Built on a patent pending AI stack engineered from the ground up for enterprise-grade safety and limitless scalability, MBody AI isn't building robots, it’s defining the category. Industry observers have drawn a powerful comparison: MBody AI is doing for robotics what Microsoft did for the personal computer, creating the foundational software platform that will power an entire industry for decades to come.

“Humanoid Global’s strategic investment supports our work to advance autonomous systems that can operate reliably in real-world commercial environments,” said John Fowler, CEO of MBody AI. “As we continue to scale deployment across multiple industries, the alignment with Humanoid Global provides additional perspective that will help us navigate the next phase of growth.”

Humanoid Global will also serve as an advisor to MBody AI, providing strategic insight to support the company’s ongoing development and commercial initiatives. This advisory role is intended to strengthen alignment between both organizations as MBody AI expands its embodied AI platform across key industry verticals.

“We evaluated a broad range of companies in commercial robotics and embodied AI this year, and MBody AI distinguished itself through the maturity of its autonomy capabilities operating in live, high-traffic environments at Fortune 500 companies,” said Shahab Samimi, CEO of Humanoid Global. “The company’s hardware-agnostic platform, continuous-learning architecture, relationships with one of the leading providers of high-performance computing infrastructure, and demonstrated operational efficiencies form a strong foundation for scaling. MBody AI’s technology is well positioned for expanded deployment across sectors including hospitality, healthcare, offices, and logistics, and we look forward to supporting their growth as investors and long-term partners.”

MBody AI is led by a leadership team with decades of combined experience across AI, robotics, and enterprise software. The team has built and scaled public companies, delivered award-winning products, and managed complex global operations. The company is headed by CEO John Fowler, who has raised more than $200 million in capital and previously led a $435 million acquisition.

On January 7, 2026, the Company completed an investment of CAD $150,000 in MBody AI. The proceeds of the investment are expected to support partnership expansion, research and development initiatives, team scaling, and marketing activities.

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About Humanoid Global Holdings Corp.

Humanoid Global Holdings Corp.  (CSE:ROBO, FWB:0XM1, OTCQB:RBOHF) (“Humanoid Global” or the “Company”) is a publicly traded investment issuer building a portfolio of pioneering companies in the growing humanoid robotics and embodied AI sector, investing in and accelerating their growth. It serves as a global investment platform providing liquidity and access to an actively managed portfolio spanning the value chain of this emerging ecosystem, including advanced software, hardware, and enabling technologies. Led by a team with a proven track record of scaling transformative technologies globally, the Company takes a long-term, partnership-oriented approach. It provides capital and strategic consultation on go-to-market strategies, regulatory pathways, and transaction advisory, while facilitating introductions to customers, suppliers, and strategic partners.

About MBody AI
MBody AI is a global market leader in embodied artificial intelligence, creating the autonomous workforce of the future. Its proprietary, hardware-agnostic MBody AI Orchestrator™ technology stack integrates robotic and sensor-based systems across industries, enabling human-like adaptability, situational awareness, and operational excellence at scale. MBody AI already powers Fortune 500 enterprises and blue-chip clients. Shareholder approved transaction with $MBAI Visit www.mbody.ai

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Among the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 30 time-tested components, there are two inexpensive industry leaders that can deliver for patient investors, as well as a highflier that may struggle to justify its premium valuation.

It was another historic year for Wall Street's premier health barometer, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +0.99%). The iconic index rose 13% last year and came within a stone's throw of eclipsing 49,000.

In the 129 years since its inception, the Dow Jones has evolved from an industrial-focused 12-stock index to one that's now home to 30 well-known, diverse, multinational businesses. But just because these companies have been historically successful, it doesn't mean all 30 are worth buying in 2026.

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As we turn to the next chapter on Wall Street, two Dow stocks stand out as phenomenal buys in 2026, while another may struggle to justify its premium valuation.

Dow stock No. 1 to buy hand over fist in 2026: Visa Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average is packed with time-tested, profitable companies, world-leading payment processor Visa (V +1.06%) stands out as a genius buy in the new year.

Like most financial stocks, Visa is a cyclical company that ebbs and flows with the health of the U.S. and global economy. However, the U.S. economy's peaks and troughs aren't mirror images of each other. Whereas the average U.S. recession has lasted just 10 months over the previous eight decades, the typical economic expansion persists for approximately five years. Lengthy periods of economic growth incentivize consumers and businesses to spend, which is fantastic news for a company whose bottom line is fueled by merchant fees.

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Visa can also benefit from the Federal Reserve's ongoing rate-easing cycle. Lower interest rates are designed to encourage corporate borrowing and consumer spending. The impact of three 25-basis-point rate cuts to end 2025 should begin to show up in economic data during the latter half of 2026.

What's more, Visa isn't a lender. Being solely focused on payment facilitation means it doesn't have to set aside capital to cover credit card delinquencies and/or loan losses. When recessions do occur, few financial stocks have historically rebounded faster than Visa.

Another compelling reason to add Visa to your portfolio in 2026 is its opportunity in overseas markets. Visa has maintained a double-digit growth rate in cross-border payment volume for years, signaling the extent of its expansion runway in international markets.

To round things out, Visa's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24 represents a 13% discount to its average forward P/E ratio over the last five years.

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Dow stock No. 2 to buy hand over fist in 2026: UnitedHealth Group A second Dow Jones Industrial Average component that's begging to be bought in the new year is its worst performer in 2025, health insurer and healthcare services provider UnitedHealth Group (UNH +2.03%).

Let's not beat around the bush -- UnitedHealth Group had several issues last year, and none of them should be swept under the rug. Among the most significant, management failed to recognize a shift in Medicare Advantage operating costs and higher utilization rates among its insured members. When coupled with a U.S. Justice Department probe concerning its Medicare Advantage billing practices, it became the perfect storm.

The silver lining for UnitedHealth is that it's faced headwinds before and has consistently evolved into a stronger company over time.

For instance, UnitedHealth hasn't wasted any time adjusting its insurance operations. It's pulling out of some unprofitable Medicare Advantage markets and will look to increase premiums, where applicable, throughout its health insurance operations. Since periods of increased outlays are a given for insurance companies, they rarely have any trouble passing along higher premiums to their members. This should result in a clear improvement in UnitedHealth's insurance margins in 2026.

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Stephen Hemsley returning as CEO is another catalyst that can propel this stock higher in the new year. On top of reining in insurance costs, Hemsley is attempting to reignite growth in healthcare services segment Optum, which has made UnitedHealth such a phenomenal long-term investment. The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and the unification of key platforms should be a boon for Optum Insight, which provides technology-focused solutions for healthcare companies.

There's also an attractive value proposition with UnitedHealth Group stock following an abysmal 2025. Though its projected P/E of 19 in 2026 is in line with its five-year average, adjustments being made by management have the potential to ramp the company's earnings per share back to the $27.66 it earned in 2024 within a couple of years.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average stock to avoid in 2026: Nvidia However, not every Dow stock makes for a smart buy in the new year. Although it's been the face of the AI revolution and one of the hottest stocks to own over the last three years, Nvidia (NVDA 0.47%) is the Dow 30 component to avoid in 2026.

To be crystal clear, I'm not insinuating Nvidia is a bad company. On the contrary, its graphics processing units (GPUs) are the top option for businesses overseeing AI-accelerated data centers. No external rivals have come close to matching Nvidia's GPUs on a compute basis, which has led to exceptional pricing power and a juicy gross margin.

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The concerns I have with Nvidia in 2026 are threefold.

To begin with, historical precedent suggests there's a heightened possibility of an AI bubble forming and bursting. Every game-changing technology dating back to the advent of the internet in the mid-1990s has navigated its way through a bubble-bursting event. While demand for AI infrastructure has been robust, businesses appear to be years away from optimizing this technology. If the AI bubble bursts, Nvidia shares would take it on the chin.

Secondly, Nvidia has to contend with growing internal competition. Although its GPUs have outpaced external rivals, many of its top customers by net sales are developing their own GPUs or solutions to use in their data centers. Even though this internally developed technology isn't as fast as Nvidia's hardware, it's considerably cheaper and more readily accessible. In other words, it can cost Nvidia valuable data center space or slow future GPU replacement cycles.

The third and final factor is Nvidia's valuation. While its forward P/E ratio of 25 isn't particularly high, the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio tells a different story. No industry-leading company at the forefront of a next-big-thing trend has been able to sustain a P/S ratio of 30 or above over the last three decades. Nvidia hit a P/S ratio of 30 in early November. Though its P/S ratio has since fallen to 25 as sales have increased, this is still a historically high valuation premium.

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SummaryCGDV is branded as the Capital Group's "Dividend Value" ETF, but a quick glance at its strategy, holdings, and fundamentals reveals that it's neither dividend- nor value-oriented.Still, that's not an issue for me. Even when comparing it with an appropriate peer like SPY, CGDV has delivered better total returns and risk-adjusted returns since its inception.Fundamentally, CGDV is grounded in strong next-year estimated earnings growth - 18%, which is about 5% more than even low-yielding large-cap value funds like VIG and DGRW.Sentiment remains positive, so CGDV's factor mix works well for the current environment. Still, its 28.28x TTM P/E is elevated, and I won't expect much downside protection should conditions deteriorate.With 35% overlap, I view CGDV as a nice complement to SPY. Active management for a low 0.33% expense ratio is an added bonus, and I'm reiterating my "buy" rating on CGDV in the article below.new look casting/iStock via Getty Images

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SummaryColgate-Palmolive is rated a Buy, trading at an attractive valuation after a 30% pullback from its peak, supported by strong brands, resilient financials, and Dividend King status.CL maintains robust free cash flow, a 2.65% dividend yield, a renewed $5B buyback program with a manageable 53.5% dividend payout ratio, and a solid balance sheet.New guidance reflects 1–2% organic sales growth and flat margins, impacted by private label pet food exit, but long-term strategy remains intact.Risks include persistent weak consumer demand, high competition, and macroeconomic uncertainty, yet CL’s 2030 plan and operational discipline support its defensive profile. Brian Logan/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

Introduction & Financials Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) fell by nearly 30% from its 2024 peak, trading at overall attractive valuations given its brand strength, solid financials, and Dividend King status, with the current price offering a solid entry

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SummarySmith Douglas Homes Corp. is rated a cautious BUY, supported by strong revenue growth, operational efficiency, and a healthy balance sheet.SDHC trades at higher P/E multiples than Green Brick (GRBK), justified by its faster recent revenue growth and faster asset turnaround, though profitability is lower and less stable than GRBK.SDHC's asset-light, land-light model and operational excellence have enabled it to produce industry-leading build cycles, offsetting lower margins resulting from GRBK's vertically integrated approach.Both SDHC and GRBK are well-positioned for potential headwinds of the homebuilding sector.Investors interested in homebuilders may consider a dollar-averaging approach to accumulate shares of both companies. Ben-Schonewille/iStock via Getty Images

How I Discovered This Stock I always believe that individual investors can achieve market-beating returns if they diligently hunt for underpriced mid-, small-, and micro-cap opportunities in business sectors that they can understand and intelligently analyze. So, after rating

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Rightmove said Boxing Day 2025 was the busiest day on record for visits to its website, pointing to a stronger-than-usual seasonal lift in housing market activity as the year drew to a close.

Traffic to the property portal jumped sharply between Christmas Day, typically the quietest day of the year, and Boxing Day, with visits up 93% as buyers returned online in large numbers. The company did not disclose absolute visitor numbers.

The surge in activity was led by the South East, the East of England and London, where new buyer and seller engagement was highest. Smaller homes dominated new listings, with properties offering two bedrooms or fewer proving the most popular. These are often aimed at first-time buyers.

Momentum carried through into the final days of December. Rightmove said inquiries sent to estate agents rose 67% when comparing December 26 to 30 with the period from December 20 to 24. New instructions also increased sharply, with the number of homes coming to market up 143% as sellers sought to catch demand while buyer interest was elevated.

The backdrop was more supportive. The Bank of England cut its base rate from 4% to 3.75% in December, while several lenders trimmed mortgage rates.

Steve Pimblett, chief data officer at Rightmove, said the figures suggest a busy start to 2026, with many movers keen to move on from last year’s uncertainty and make fresh plans.

These AI leaders have staying power.

Some of the artificial intelligence (AI) stocks that are sizzling hot right now potentially won't even exist in 10 years. Others will still be around, but only as a shadow of their former selves. That's simply the way things often unfold in fast-changing markets.

Are there any AI stocks you can buy and hold for the next decade that are safe bets to remain winners? Here are three that I think pass the test.

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1. Alphabet Multiple challenges have arisen for Google's parent, Alphabet (GOOG 0.85%) (GOOGL 0.69%), over the years. Companies have tried to dethrone Google Search with rival search engines. TikTok's success raised questions about YouTube's dominance. Regulators have threatened harsh penalties. Some believed that generative AI presented an existential threat to Google Search.

But today, Alphabet stands larger than it's ever been. It sits atop a massive cash stockpile. The company's revenue and profits are soaring. CEO Sundar Pichai noted in Alphabet's third-quarter update that "every major part of our business" delivered double-digit growth in the quarter.

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I expect Alphabet to remain resilient over the next 10 years. The keys to the company's success will, as they have been in the past, be its ability to adapt rapidly to changes and capitalize on significant market opportunities.

Three of those opportunities loom especially large over the next decade, in my opinion. Agentic AI is perhaps the most important one in the near term, with Google Cloud poised to be a big winner. The robotaxi market is gaining momentum. Alphabet's Waymo unit is leading the way. Quantum computing could be a game changer within the next 10 years. Google's Quantum AI is well-positioned to help usher in a new era of technology.

2. Amazon Few companies have made themselves as indispensable to consumers' everyday lives as Amazon (AMZN +3.38%) has. Millions of people shop online using the company's e-commerce platform or in person at its Whole Foods grocery stores, read books on its devices, protect their homes with its security systems, and watch programs on its streaming services.

Even if you don't do any of those things, you probably interact with Amazon in other ways regularly. Amazon Web Services (AWS) ranks as the world's largest cloud service provider. Its customers include ESPN, Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms (META +0.28%), Netflix (NFLX 0.91%), Vanguard, and X (formerly Twitter).

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I suspect Amazon will be even more firmly entrenched in everyday life 10 years from now. Like Alphabet, Amazon is likely to be a key beneficiary of the adoption of agentic AI. The company should also continue to grow its e-commerce business.

The most exciting aspect of buying and holding Amazon stock over the next decade, however, is the potential for the company to expand into new markets. We'll soon see one example, as Amazon starts providing satellite internet service. I wouldn't be surprised if the company becomes a major player in personal robots within the next 10 years, either.

3. Microsoft Microsoft (MSFT +1.20%) was the technology giant that seemed to be left behind for a long time. Its stock languished throughout the first decade of this century and well into the second decade. That isn't the case now, and I don't expect it will be going forward.

In some ways, Microsoft occupies the position with many businesses that IBM (IBM +2.54%) did in its heyday. Companies around the world use Microsoft's operating system, productivity applications, software development tools, database server, cloud services, and AI capabilities.

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However, I think Microsoft is adapting to change more effectively than IBM did in the 1980s. The company's response to the early success of OpenAI's ChatGPT by integrating generative AI throughout its products and services was a brilliant move. I'm confident that Microsoft will successfully navigate future changes in the AI landscape.

I also predict that the company will be one of the giants of quantum computing in 10 years. Microsoft's topological superconductor technology has the potential to enable the scaling of quantum systems more effectively than other approaches. I wouldn't buy and hold Microsoft stock solely because of its quantum computing investments, but it's a nice lottery ticket that could pay off handsomely.

Keith Speights has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, International Business Machines, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Netflix. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Topps Tiles PLC (LSE:TPT) said trading in the run-up to Christmas remained solid, marking a fifth consecutive quarter of like-for-like sales growth as the group continued to outperform a subdued home improvement market.

In a trading update for the 13 weeks to 27 December, the tile retailer said revenues excluding its smaller CTD business rose 3.7% year on year, building on record sales achieved in the previous financial year.

At its core Topps Tiles brand, like-for-like sales increased 2.0%, driven by a strong performance from trade customers, where revenues rose 3.7%, and continued growth in newer product categories under its “Mission 365” strategy.

Like-for-like growth strips out the effect of new store openings or closures, giving a clearer picture of underlying demand.

Including CTD, group sales rose 1.6%. CTD, which focuses on trade customers, is now operating from 22 stores, down from 31 a year ago, following the disposal of sites required by the Competition and Markets Authority. The final store disposal was completed in December, bringing the regulatory process to an end.

Despite the smaller estate, the remaining CTD stores delivered like-for-like growth of 4.7% during the quarter. The group said this performance supports its aim of returning CTD to profit during the 2026 financial year.

Online sales also continued to grow, accounting for 19.7% of total group revenue in the quarter, up from last year. The company said recent investment in its digital platforms was helping to improve customer engagement, with a new trade-focused app still on track to launch later in the year.

Topps Tiles also highlighted early progress following the acquisition of the Fired Earth brand, website and stock in December.

A fully operational supply chain and transactional website were established within weeks, allowing the group to meet what it described as strong initial customer demand.

The update was the first under the leadership of the new chief executive, Alex Jensen, who formally took over earlier in December following the retirement of long-serving boss Rob Parker.

Jensen said: “The Group continued to deliver growth in Q1 across each of our existing businesses and delivered like-for-like growth in CTD stores, whilst achieving some significant milestones… We are confident of delivering another year of progress both strategically and financially.”

Med virkning fra den 7. januar 2026 offentliggøres prospekt for Investeringsforeningen Nordea Invest. 

Prospektet er opdateret med genberegnede emissionstillæg og indløsningsfradrag samt justerede managementhonorarer for en række afdelinger, herunder andelsklasser.

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Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ:NEOG) will release earnings results for its first quarter before the opening bell on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2025.

Analysts expect the Lansing, Michigan-based company to report quarterly earnings at 7 cents per share, down from 11 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Neogen's quarterly revenue is $208.38 million, up from $231.26 million a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

On Jan. 5, Neogen announced the appointments of Joe Freels as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and Dr. Tammi Ranalli as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Food Safety.

Shares of Neogen rose 2.1% to close at $7.41 on Tuesday.

Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Stock Ratings page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.

Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.

CJS Securities analyst Robert Labick upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Market Outperform with a price target of $10 on Dec. 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 53%. Piper Sandler analyst David Westenberg maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $5 to $6.5 on Oct. 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%. William Blair analyst Brandon Vazquez downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on July 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%. Guggenheim analyst Subbu Nambi maintained a Buy rating and decreased the price target from $13 to $10 on June 30, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%. Considering buying NEOG stock? Here’s what analysts think:

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The data mining and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist is growing like wildfire.

Shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR +3.26%) took flight in 2025, soaring 135% for the year. The dawn of generative AI represented a singular opportunity, and the company tapped into its vast experience to help usher businesses into the 21st century.

Palantir has been developing artificial intelligence (AI) systems for the U.S. government, intelligence agencies, and law enforcement for more than 20 years. The company was able to adapt its systems to provide AI-centric business solutions with the introduction of its artificial intelligence platform (AIP), which marked a turning point for Palantir.

Let's take a look at how this fueled Palantir's gains in 2025 and why its winning streak is poised to continue.

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Answering the call One of the biggest challenges to adopting AI is determining how to effectively implement these solutions while still achieving an adequate return on investment (ROI). Moreover, most executives lack the necessary expertise to choose the best way to implement AI solutions to address their most critical business challenges. By integrating AIP into existing business systems, Palantir eliminates the guesswork.

There's no question that AIP is driving Palantir's results, which was evident in the company's results. In fact, in each of the four financial reports released in 2025, Palantir delivered accelerating revenue growth, and its profits continue to reach new heights.

In the third quarter, Palantir's revenue grew 63% year-over-year and 18% quarter-over-quarter to $1.18 billion, while earnings per share (EPS) of $0.21 soared 110%. While that's impressive in its own right, it masks the robust growth just beneath the surface. Palantir's U.S. commercial segment -- which includes AIP -- grew 121% year-over-year and 29% sequentially to $397 million, now representing 34% of the company's total revenue.

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There's more. Palantir's Rule of 40 score, which gauges the quality of its earnings, is 114% -- when any number above 40% signifies a healthy financial picture. Moreover, the company's remaining performance obligation (RPO) -- which provides keen insight into future revenue -- stands at a massive $2.6 billion, more than $1 billion and 60% higher than its level one year ago. Finally, Palantir's net dollar retention rate, which measures additional spending by existing customers, is 134%. Put another way, Palantir's current customers spent 34% in the current quarter than they did at the same time last year.

If there's one downside to this otherwise attractive opportunity, it's the remarkably high valuation. Palantir stock currently trades for 420 times earnings, which makes it a risky stock prone to extreme volatility.

Mind you, this isn't the first time a highly successful company sported an egregiously high multiple. At one point in 2012, a little company called Amazon had a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of more than 3,500 -- though it ultimately came back to earth.

For investors concerned about the high valuation, I would recommend buying a small amount of Palantir and adding to it on weakness, or simply dollar-cost averaging into the stock. The company's robust revenue growth, increasing profitability, and solid future demand paint a compelling picture that's hard to ignore.

January 7, 2026 – TheNewswire - Vancouver, B.C., Canada – Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. (the “Company”) (CSE:GCC) (OTC:GCCFF) (WKN:A402CQ) (FSE:3TZ) is providing a summary of the Company’s 2025 exploration program at its Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property (the “Property”), located approximately 4 kilometers northeast of Hixon and 50 kilometers southeast of Prince George, British Columbia.

  Golden Cariboo commenced its two-phase spring and fall drill program in April 2025 with the completion of the remaining 90.18m (296 ft) of QGQ24-21. The 2025 drill program focused on expanding gold mineralization at the Halo zone while testing geochemical and structural targets including the location of the argillite-greenstone contact. Early challenges were encountered when collaring in the argillite on the east side of the contact and four holes were lost either short of or within the mineralized Halo zone to the west of the contact due to technical difficulties encountered in drilling. In 2025, the Company drilled a total of 1,729.79m (5,675 ft) in eight NQ-sized surface diamond drill holes, including 90.18m to complete QGQ24-21 and 354.19m of QGQ25-28, which was still in progress at year end. Drilling was suspended December 18, 2025 for a short break into the new year, and will be continued in early 2026 to test both the northern extension of the Halo zone as well as the down dip mineralization of one of several MMI gold-in-soil anomalies (News Release dated March 19, 2025).

  Highlights of the 2025 exploration program include:

PhotonAssay™ technology was implemented as part of the Company’s regular assay protocol (News Release dated April 29, 2025), 

Reanalysis of QGQ24-20 using PhotonAssay™ technology verified and increased gold grades by 5.9% compared to fire assay, returning 0.56 g/t gold over 475.4m (1,560 ft) from 7.97m (5 ft) depth, including 236.88m (777 ft) of 1.06 g/t gold (News Release dated August 12, 2025), 

Km Uno Zone Discovery: 2 km (2 miles) southeast of the Halo zone, where initial samples from mineralized volcanic subcrop or angular float yielded 1.1 g/t gold with 8.0 g/t silver and 0.57 g/t gold with 3.3 g/t silver. These results align with airborne resistivity, ground conductivity anomalies, and a strong gold-silver-arsenic soil anomaly (News Release dated September 9, 2025), 

QGQ25-23 intersected 0.56 g/t gold over 99.84m (327.56 ft) from 182.20m and terminated in mineralization at the Halo zone (News Release dated December 17, 2025) and  

Golden Cariboo has recently engaged MSALABS in Prince George, B.C. to prepare and conduct PhotonAssay™ for gold and silver. The proximity of the Property to the lab and availability of silver with PhotonAssay™ technology may expedite turn around time of assay results. 

Presently, samples from drill hole QGQ25-25 are being analysed by MSALABS, QGQ25-26 to 27 are being split by Company personnel in preparation for shipping to the lab and QGQ25-28 is being logged with plans to continue drilling the hole in January.  

Building on the momentum of the fall 2025 program, Golden Cariboo is preparing an ambitious and technically robust exploration strategy for 2026. The Company intends to significantly scale up drilling and trenching activities as well as broaden its regional understanding of the district-scale geology across its 94,899 hectare (234,501 acre) mineral land package.

The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Jean Pautler, an independent consultant commissioned by the Company. Jean Pautler is a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of BC (“APEGBC”) and licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC, and is a “Qualified Person” with respect to NI 43-101.

  About Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd.

  Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. is rediscovering the Cariboo Gold Rush by proceeding with highly targeted drilling and trenching programs on its Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property which is bordered by Osisko Development (NSE:ODV/TSXV:ODV), partly intertwined with them at the north end of the Cariboo Gold Project, and located along a favourable corridor adjacent to the Spanish and Eureka thrust faults over a 94,899 hectare (234,501 acre) area. Historically, over 101 placer gold creeks on the 90-kilometer (56 mile) trend, from the Cariboo Hudson mine north to the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property, have recorded production with successful placer mining continuing to this day.

  Golden Cariboo’s Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property is 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) northeast of, and road accessible from, Hixon in central British Columbia. The Property includes the Quesnelle Quartz gold-silver deposit, which was discovered in 1865 and developed over a footprint of about 150m x 150m (< 6 acres) at the Main zone straddling Hixon Creek. Overall, the geological setting of the gold mineralization at the Company’s Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property shows strong similarities with the Spanish Mountain gold deposit, situated 120 km (75 miles) towards the southeast along the same geological trend. As a sediment-hosted vein (SHV) deposit, the Spanish Mountain deposit is considered to belong to the epizonal orogenic subclass of gold deposits which include some of the world’s largest deposits such as Muruntau, Uzbekistan and Bendigo, Australia.

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  This news release contains statements which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and plans of the Company. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” or similar expressions and includes information regarding; the expectation that the Company will receive all necessary exemptions and approvals to complete the Offering; the expectation that the Company will complete the Offering on the terms disclosed, or at all; the expectation that the proceeds will be used for property exploration and for general working capital; the Company’s exploration plans with respect to its Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property; and the anticipated participation of the insider in the Offering.

  Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, that the Company will receive all necessary exemptions and approvals to complete the Offering; that the Company will complete the Offering on the terms disclosed, or at all; that the proceeds will be used for property exploration and for general working capital; that the Company will have the resources required to proceed with its exploration plans; that the Company will not run into regulatory or other barriers in carrying out its business plans; that the insider will participate in the Offering, on the terms and conditions and in the amount currently expected by management; and that the Company will be able to rely on the exemption from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements on the basis anticipated.

  Additionally, forward-looking information involve a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that the Company will not receive the necessary exemptions and approvals to complete the Offering; that the Company will not complete the Offering on the terms disclosed, or at all; that the Company will be unable to use the proceeds for property exploration and for general working capital; that the Company may incur unanticipated costs; that the Company may not have the resources required to pursue its exploration plans; that the Company’s operations could be adversely affected by possible future government legislation policies and controls or by changes in applicable laws and regulations; that the insider may not participate in the Offering on the terms and conditions and in the amount currently expected by management, or at all; and that the Company may not be able to rely on the exemption from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements on the basis currently expected. Such forward-looking information represents management’s best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Neither the Company nor any of its representatives make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, sufficiency or completeness of the information in this news release. Neither the Company nor any of its representatives shall have any liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to you or any person resulting from the use of the information in this news release by you or any of your representatives or for omissions from the information in this news release.

  The forward-looking statements herein speak only as of the date they were originally made. The Company has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Herbalife Ltd. is rated Buy, with a deep valuation discount as it transitions from MLM to a digital personalized wellness platform. Key growth drivers include the Pro2col digital platform, the Link BioScience acquisition, and a return to North American volume growth. HLF's aggressive deleveraging, strong cash flow, and prudent capital allocation reduce equity risk and support a re-rating thesis.

Crown Porphyry-Stockwork Drill Targets Confirmed

Vancouver, British Columbia, January 7th, 2026 – TheNewswire – Prismo Metals Inc. (“Prismo” or the “Company”) (CSE: PRIZ) (OTCQB: PMOMF) is pleased to announce it has received final assay results for samples taken at the Silver King Project from the Crown porphyry target area located on the east side of the property (Fig. 1).

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Figure 1.  Map showing the location of the Crown porphyry and stockwork and Black Diamond replacement exploration targets at the Silver King project.  Claim boundaries are shown in yellow.

Overlimit silver assays have been received for the samples taken in late 2025, showing high grade silver mineralization associated with quartz-sulfide veins hosted by the Crown porphyry (Fig 2, Table 1). These assays provide evidence for a high-priority drill target, especially when taken in conjunction with the high gold assays reported previously for the stockwork intrusion (see the News Release of Dec. 3, 2025).  

“Prismo optioned Silver King with existing drill targets around the historically significant high-grade silver mine. Based on the geology and its location in a well mineralized region, we believed that additional mineralization was also likely present. Our work in the second half of 2025 indicates that we were correct, and we now have exceptional drill targets at the Crown porphyry and adjacent Black Diamond replacement areas,” stated Craig Gibson, Chief Exploration Officer of the Company. He added, “With the high-grade gold assays reported in December and the copper assays at the Black Diamond replacement, we now have a very significant precious-metal and copper target at Silver King similar to other areas in this well mineralized district that includes the Magma mine and the Resolution copper deposit.”  

"These additional assay results along with the IP survey information continue to enhance and support our exploration thesis of the Silver King mine and surrounding areas," stated Gordon Aldcorn.  "This modern-day review has yielded additional drill targets and prospective structures to our program in this already very strategically located project."

  Table 1. Assay results for selected samples from the Crown porphyry stockwork

Sample

Location

Easting

Northing

Width m

Au g/t

Ag g/t

Cu %

Pb %

Zn %

544559

Crown porphyry

492681

3687905

0.5 m

0.02

18.91

0.02

0.07

0.04

544561

Crown porphyry

492673

3687904

2 m

0.02

177

0.07

0.37

0.02

544563

Crown porphyry

492613

3687848

0.5m

0.03

176

-

0.09

0.01

544591*

Crown porphyry

492799

3687851

1.0

5.19

46.44

0.05

0.21

0.06

544592*

Crown porphyry

492793

3687823

1.0

4.06

13.97

0.02

0.10

0.07

*Assays previously released in News Release of December 3, 2025.

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Figure 2. Precious metal and copper assays from the Crown porphyry
and the Black Diamond replacement body at the Silver King Project.

IP Survey

The Company also completed a pole-dipole IP survey over a part of the Silver King project in December 2025.  This survey was designed to provide some additional 3-dimensional data for areas identified during the initial gradient array survey (see News Release dated December 3, 2025). This new survey confirmed the presence of important chargeability and resistivity anomalies at the Silver King project. The Silver King silver mine appears to be associated with a large low resistivity anomaly located on the contact of the Silver King diorite porphyry (Fig 3). There is also low resistivity anomalies associated with the Crown porphyry and near the replacement mineralization at Black Diamond (Fig 3). The highest chargeability anomalies appear to be associated with the altered country rocks along intrusive contacts, but a chargeability high is also associated with the Crown porphyry stockwork intrusion. The anomaly associated with the Crown porphyry is particularly interesting and can be traced from shallow levels to about 300 meters in depth.  

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Figure 3. IP resistivity map at a depth of 75 meters, overlain on geology and showing the Silver King glory hole (black line), Black Diamond replacement body in red, and the Crown porphyry-stockwork in magenta.  

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Figure 4. IP chargeability at a depth of 75 meters, overlain on geology and showing the Silver King glory hole (black line), Black Diamond replacement body in red, and the Crown porphyry-stockwork in magenta.  

Drilling Update

Alain Lambert, CEO of Prismo commented: ”The results announced today confirm the vast exploration potential at Silver King. While we look forward to drilling these new targets in the future, our plans remain unchanged. Our immediate priority is to undertake our fully funded drill program, as previously announced. This drill campaign will primarily focus on the historic Silver King mine site and will be about 2,000 meters. The objective is to test the upper half of the steeply dipping pipelike Silver King mineralized body as well as potential mineralization adjacent to the dense stockwork that was the focus of historic mining.”

Mr. Lambert added: “We are pleased with the steady progress on the permitting front. The collaboration of Forest Service officials demonstrates a clear commitment to supporting mining activities in Arizona.”

Prismo recently announced that the Forest Service, the federal surface land management entity for Silver King, had determined that the Company’s proposed drill plan meets the regulatory requirements for processing, and that such plan is complete, as described in the regulations at 36 CFR 228.4(c).

The Forest Service is currently proceeding with the environmental analysis pursuant to 36 CFR 228(a)(5) in conformity with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This analysis is proceeding as a Categorical Exclusion, the lowest level of environment reviews applicable to projects that are not expected to have a significant effect on the environment, such as Silver King.

QA/QC

Samples were analyzed by SGS, an internationally recognized analytical lab, with preparation at the Tempe, Arizona facility and analyses at the Burnaby laboratory.  Prismo inserts controls samples consisting of a standard pulps and a coarse blanks in the sample stream, and the lab also inserts control samples.  

Qualified Person

Dr. Craig Gibson, PhD., CPG., a Qualified Person as defined by NI-43-01 regulations and Chief Exploration Officer and a director of the Company, has reviewed and approved the technical disclosures in this news release.  

About Prismo Metals Inc.

Prismo (CSE: PRIZ) is a mining exploration company focused on advancing its Silver King, Ripsey and Hot Breccia projects in Arizona and its Palos Verdes silver project in Mexico.

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This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “intends” or “anticipates”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “should”, “would” or “occur”. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates and forecasts and statements as to management's expectations and intentions with respect to, among other things: the timing, costs and results of drilling at Silver King; and the intended use of any proceeds raised under recent financings.

These forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: the potential inability of the Company to utilize the anticipated proceeds of the Private Placement as anticipated; and those risks set out in the Company's public disclosure record on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.com) under the Company’s issuer profile.

In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, that the Company will use the proceeds of the Second Tranche as currently anticipated and on the timeline currently expected.

Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward- looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward- looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.

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SummaryFluence Energy is rated BUY for high-risk-tolerant investors, driven by its leadership in Battery Energy Storage Systems and a robust $5.3B backlog.FLNC's modular Smartstack BESS offers 20–25% higher density than competitors, positioning the company to capture surging data center energy demand.Despite a 16.1% revenue decline in FY25 from production delays, FLNC's recurring revenue and adjusted gross margin improved, with FY26 ARR targeted at $180M.Key risks include high revenue concentration—41% from two clients in FY25—and ongoing capital intensity, but data center contracts could catalyze long-term outperformance. zhudifeng/iStock via Getty Images

Investment Thesis The present article focuses on Fluence Energy’s (FLNC) leading position as a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) provider across various industries, and how likely it is to benefit from the increased electricity demand due to

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Firefly Aerospace Inc. ("Firefly " or "the Company") (NASDAQ: FLY) for violations of the federal securities laws.

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DEADLINE: January 12, 2026

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Firefly exaggerated the demand for its Spacecraft Solutions division. The Company misled investors about the commercial potential of the Alpha rocket. Based on these facts, Firefly's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period.

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XRP has emerged as one of the hottest crypto trades of the year, even outperforming giant Bitcoin & Ethereum in performance and becoming the 3rd-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. 

Since the start of the year, XRP has climbed more than 20%, briefly trading near $2.40. What stands out is not just the price move, but the reason behind it.

XRP as a “Less Crowded Trade”Speaking on CNBC, journalist Mackenzie Sagalos explained that XRP benefited from a shift in investor mindset during late 2025. She noted that many traders treated XRP as a “buy-the-dip” opportunity rather than a momentum trade. 

With Bitcoin becoming more stable and crowded, traders were clearly hunting for assets with higher upside potential, and XRP fit that profile well.

This strategy paid off quickly. In early January, XRP jumped as new buyers entered, while selling stayed low. Institutional interest also played a key role, with steady money flowing into XRP ETFs during a quiet period.

Since the launch of the XRP ETF, total inflows have reached around $1.62 billion, showing sustained confidence from large investors.

CNBC declares $XRP the HOTTEST crypto trade of 2026 🏁 👀

“There is big money behind this trade” 💰

Already up ~20% YTD, surging to #3 spot as investors chase real utility & massive gains beyond BTC. pic.twitter.com/VCdlNHh15Z

— 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸XRP (@BankXRP) January 6, 2026 She further added that, beyond trading dynamics, XRP continues to gain attention for its role in cross-border payments.

No IPO For Ripple In 2026Despite XRP’s strong market performance, Ripple has confirmed it has no plans to go public. In a recent interview, President Monica Long said the “Currently, we still plan to remain private. The company is financially strong and prefers to grow privately through acquisitions and products. 

Long said that Ripple had raised $500 million in late 2025 at a $40 billion valuation, giving it enough capital without needing an IPO.

XRP Price Analysis On the technical side, XRP is holding above a rising support trendline even after pulling back from recent highs near $2.41. The price briefly slipped below $2.32 and dipped toward $2.25, but buyers quickly stepped in.

Since early January, XRP has been forming higher lows, showing that buyers are entering earlier on each dip. As long as the price stays above the $2.20 zone, the structure remains stable, with room for a move back toward $2.60 – $3 if momentum returns.

Meanwhile, the RSI has cooled to 45, which often acts as a healthy reset during ongoing uptrends.

Will XRP Hit $5 by the End of 2026?With steady ETF inflows and supportive fundamentals, XRP has the potential to extend its current rally toward the $5 level later this year. 

Although short-term volatility is expected, the recent pullback appears to be a healthy pause within a broader uptrend, not a full trend reversal.

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Bitcoin’s $94,000 run sends waves through crypto, becoming the top story.

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7 January 2026, 06:32 AM

Source: ShutterstockBitcoin Tests $94K as Markets Eye Economic Signals and Institutional FlowsBitcoin started 2026 strong, briefly testing the $94,000 resistance before retracing to $92,799 amid rising market momentum and institutional interest.

Source: CoinCodexAccording to leading on-chain analytics provider Santiment, this price action is currently the crypto-related story generating the most hype, capturing attention from both retail traders and major financial players

Source: SantimentWell, the rally is fueled by growing capital accumulation, with long-term holders increasing positions and institutions seeking Bitcoin exposure amid shifting macro conditions, signaling strong near-term confidence.

Notably, U.S. economic data is fueling crypto optimism since the ISM Manufacturing PMI fell to 47.9, signaling contraction. Historically, such slowdowns boost risk assets as investors seek higher returns, helping drive Bitcoin toward $94K.

Nevertheless, key economic data and upcoming token unlocks may spark volatile price moves. Analysts are eyeing trading volumes, noting that a sustained break above $94K could pave the way to the milestone $100K level.

Bulls see a $94K break with strong volume as a key signal of market strength, likely drawing more institutional inflows. A failed breakout, however, could trigger consolidation or a pullback toward $90K support. As Bitcoin hits this critical juncture, macroeconomic trends and on-chain activity will be pivotal, keeping traders and investors alert to both upside potential and volatility risks.

As a result, Bitcoin’s drive toward $100K depends not just on price momentum but on market confidence and sustained institutional activity, making the coming days a critical period for crypto markets.

ConclusionAs Bitcoin hovers near $94K, the next few days are set to define its early-2026 trajectory. A decisive breakout could trigger a push toward $100K, drawing institutional capital and cementing crypto’s mainstream appeal. 

Yet, economic signals and upcoming token unlocks signal volatility, making careful trading essential. Bitcoin’s path will hinge on market momentum, macro trends, on-chain activity, and investor sentiment, marking a pivotal moment for the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

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Story HighlightsThe live price of the SRM token is  $ 0.01138741In 2026, the SRM price outlook depends on whether the protocol or its core technology finds relevance.By 2030, SRM could see selective upside only if its order-book model or assets are meaningfully reused in next-generation DeFi infrastructure.Serum is a decentralized exchange built on Solana that introduced an on-chain order book, aiming to deliver faster trades and lower costs, features that were rare in DeFi at the time.

It was closely backed by FTX & Alameda Research helped Serum grow quickly during the 2020–2021 bull run, pushing SRM to its ATH of $13.72. That success collapsed in November 2022 when FTX failed. 

Confidence in Serum faded almost overnight, developers moved away, and SRM lost more than 99% of its value. Since then, the token continues to see some rise, but will Serum recover its price?

So, let’s formulate the Serum SRM price prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030.

Serum Price TodayCryptocurrencySerumTokenSRMPrice$0.0114 16.91% Market Cap$ 2,986,596.0524h Volume$ 138,774.1420Circulating Supply263,244,669.00Total Supply1,092,844,982.00All-Time High$ 13.7206 on 11 September 2021All-Time Low$ 0.0037 on 15 December 2025Serum Price Targets For January 2026With a market cap of around $2.5 million, SRM can move sharply on relatively small inflows. Any renewed interest in Solana’s trading infrastructure often leads to speculative rotation into legacy tokens like SRM, even without active development.

As of January 2026, even limited trader interest in high-beta opportunities can drive quick price spikes. At the same time, this low liquidity also makes SRM vulnerable to rapid pullbacks.

As of now, SRM trades around $0.00959, with a 24-hour trading volume jumping to $220.8K, signaling renewed interest.

Technical AnalysisOn the weekly chart, SRM dropped more than 11% and the price has been moving inside a clear descending channel for several months, showing a long-term downtrend.

SRM continues to form lower highs and lower lows, confirming steady selling pressure. Trading volume is also much lower than in earlier periods, suggesting weak buyer interest.

Despite all, the $0.0090–$0.0095 zone is a key level to watch. A strong move and sustained break above this area could support a short-term recovery and open the path toward the $0.019 region.

Meanwhile, the RSI is near 47, indicating neutral momentum but slightly leaning bearish

MonthPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)SRM Crypto Price Prediction January 2026$0.0045$0.00110$0.01929Since we are already in 2026, SRM’s outlook is no longer tied to original roadmap promises. Instead, price behavior now depends on whether Serum’s remaining infrastructure, codebase, or brand finds reuse within Solana or external DeFi projects.

However, the Serum (SRM) price has been trapped in a falling trend since 2021, which was further worsened by the FTX collapse.

In 2026, SRM’s valuation is shaped by three realistic factors:

Ongoing speculative interest due to extremely low valuationPossible reuse of Serum’s order-book design in new Solana-based systemsBroader Solana ecosystem recovery and liquidity conditionsWithout confirmed development, SRM remains a high-risk asset. However, even limited adoption or technical reuse could cause sharp price reactions due to thin liquidity.

YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)SRM Price Prediction 2026$0.0060$0.00185$0.0347Serum SRM Price Prediction 2026 – 2030YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)2026$0.0060$0.00185$0.03472027$0.0097$0.0257$0.04932028$0.0110$0.0371$0.06602029$0.0146$0.065$0.13842030$0.0197$0.00850$0.1800Serum Price Prediction 2026In 2026, SRM is expected to remain volatile. Meanwhile, the price could go to $0.0347, driven largely by speculative demand rather than fundamentals.

Serum Price Prediction 2027By 2027, if any redevelopment or partial ecosystem reuse materializes, SRM could benefit disproportionately due to its low market cap, potentially reaching $0.0493.

Serum Price Prediction 2028In 2028, SRM’s survival would likely depend on whether its technology becomes part of the broader DeFi infrastructure. Under optimistic conditions, prices could approach $0.0660.

Serum Price Prediction 2029If SRM gains recognition as a legacy protocol with functional reuse, longer-term accumulation could push prices near $0.1384.

Serum Price Prediction 2030By 2030, SRM’s value will be tied almost entirely to utility resurrection or ecosystem adoption. In a strong recovery scenario, SRM could test the $0.180 range, though risk remains extremely high.

What Does The Market Say?Year202620272030Coincodex$0.01121$0.00895$0.00063priceprediction.net$0.0158$0.04$0.0971DigitalCoinprice$0.0017$0.0240$0.0559CoinPedia’s Serum (SRM) Price PredictionAccording to CoinPedia analysts, Serum should be viewed as a speculative legacy asset, not a fully active DeFi protocol. Its upside does not rely on user growth, but on whether its technology or brand finds renewed purpose.

In 2026, CoinPedia expects SRM to remain volatile, with potential spikes toward $0.0347 during periods of renewed interest in Solana. 

YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)2026$0.0060$0.00185$0.0347Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World!Stay ahead with breaking news, expert analysis, and real-time updates on the latest trends in Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and more.

FAQsHow high will Serum’s price go by the end of 2026?

The altcoin’s price might surge as high as $0.0347 by the annual trade closure of 2025. 

What is the Serum price prediction for 2027?

In 2027, if Serum technology finds renewed use or ecosystem interest grows, SRM could see modest gains, but still remains highly speculative and risky.

Is Serum a good buy in 2026?

Serum in 2026 is a speculative buy. It’s low-priced with high volatility, but lacks active development, making it suitable only for risk-tolerant traders.

What is the Serum price prediction for 2030?

By 2030, SRM could trade modestly higher if its tech or brand finds renewed use, but without real utility, strong gains remain unlikely and speculative.

Where can I buy SRM Token?

The digital asset is available for trade across prominent cryptocurrency exchange platforms such as Binance, OKX, and Bybit amongst others. 

Disclaimer and Risk WarningThe price predictions in this article are based on the author's personal analysis and opinions. CoinPedia does not endorse or guarantee these views. Investors should conduct independent research before making any financial decisions.

MSCI Spares MicroStrategy — but the Market’s War Over Its Bitcoin Premium RemainsMSCI retains MicroStrategy in indexes, avoiding forced selling but freezing future index-driven inflows.Critics argue MSTR functions like a leveraged Bitcoin ETF, not a traditional operating company.The ruling delays, but does not resolve, the battle over MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin premium.MSCI’s decision to retain Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATCOs), such as MicroStrategy, in its global equity indexes has alleviated fears of an immediate forced-selling event.

However, far from settling the debate, the ruling has exposed a deeper and increasingly contentious question: whether a company whose balance sheet is dominated by Bitcoin should be treated as an operating business or as a leveraged investment vehicle masquerading as equity.

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In an announcement released late Tuesday, MSCI said it would not proceed with a proposal to exclude DATCOs from the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes during the February 2026 review.

MSCI confirmed Digital Asset Treasury Companies will remain in MSCI Indexes for the Feb 2026 review. A strong outcome for neutral indexing and economic reality. Thank you to our investors and the $BTC community.

— Strategy (@Strategy) January 6, 2026 At the same time, the index provider made clear that scrutiny is far from over. MSCI said it plans to open a broader consultation on “non-operating companies generally.”

On this, the provider of global equity indexes, analytics, and data cited concerns from institutional investors that some DATCOs resemble investment funds rather than traditional businesses.

For now, DATCOs already included in MSCI indexes will remain, provided they meet other eligibility criteria. However, MSCI imposed meaningful constraints.

It will not increase the Number of Shares, Foreign Inclusion Factor, or Domestic Inclusion Factor for these securities, and It will defer additions or size-segment migrations. In practical terms, that freezes their index footprint and limits future passive inflows even if companies issue new equity.

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The announcement triggered sharply divided reactions across markets. Strategy, MicroStrategy’s corporate identity, welcomed the outcome, as did Michael Saylor, the firm’s executive chair and former CEO.

“MSTR will remain in MSCI indexes,” Saylor articulated.

According to MicroStrategy, this is a strong outcome for neutral indexing and economic reality, with supporters echoing that view.

“…many big accounts were talking about a doom loop and billions of dollars of stock being sold,” stated Investor Zynx, but that closer analysis showed the risk was exaggerated. “We can put this behind us and continue to build on a strong start to 2026.”

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Critics Warn MSCI Ruling Only Postpones the MicroStrategy ReckoningCritics, however, argue the MSCI decision merely delays a reckoning. Andy Constan described MicroStrategy as “a 1.27 times levered ETF trading at its NAV and paying 10% for its leverage.”

Constan added that the company “has no GAAP earnings,” “has no justification for being valued with a P/E,” and “should not have been added to NDX 100 and will never be added to the SPX or any ‘corporate’ index.”

$MSTR is now a 1.27 times levered ETF trading at its NAV and paying 10% for its leverage. It was always this and was never anything other than this despite the nonsense from the silly investors, the company and its founder. It has no GAAP earnings despite the practically… pic.twitter.com/lA2yTZXTeJ

— Andy Constan (@dampedspring) January 6, 2026 Put plainly, Constan argues that MicroStrategy is not a normal company. Rather, it is more like a risky, leveraged Bitcoin fund, and treating it like a regular corporate stock is misleading.

Concerns have also intensified around Strategy’s preferred equity offerings, particularly STRC. Analyst Novacula Occami pushed back strongly against claims that these instruments represent digital credit.

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“STRC is not even credit. It is equity that is subordinate to all creditors,” with “no legal claim on any asset, including the sainted BTC,” Occami explained.

According to Occami, the structure lacks basic covenants and protections typically found in preferred securities, making it “just equity risk.”

Even some bullish observers acknowledge that the MSCI outcome is less positive than headline reactions suggest.

Analyst Finch noted that the restriction on share count adjustments means “new issuance will no longer generate incremental passive buying from index rebalancing,” removing a key tailwind for stocks like MSTR.

MSCI’s own language highlights why the debate is unresolved. By highlighting concerns that DATCOs may be predominantly investment-oriented rather than operational, the index provider indicates that the classification of Bitcoin-heavy companies remains under review.

That leaves MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin premium and its place in equity markets intact for now, but firmly under the microscope.

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Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. moved back to negative flows on Tuesday after drawing in over $1.16 billion in the first two trading days of 2026.

According to data from SoSoValue, bitcoin ETFs reported $243 million in net outflows yesterday, marking the first day of negative total flows this year.

The outflows were led by Fidelity's FBTC, which saw $312.24 million move out from the fund on Tuesday. Grayscale's GBTC recorded $83.07 million in net outflows, while its Bitcoin Mini Trust saw $32.73 million exit the product. Funds from Ark & 21Shares and VanEck also reported net outflows on the day.

Tuesday's outflows were partially offset by $228.66 million in inflows into BlackRock's IBIT, which was the only fund to record net inflows yesterday. Across the first three trading days of 2026, IBIT has amassed a total of $888 million in net inflows.

"BTC ETF outflows look more like post-inflow normalization than risk-off," said Vincent Liu, CIO of Kronos Research. "Institutions are rebalancing exposure, not exiting conviction. One day of ETF outflows doesn't outweigh the broader trend of sustained institutional allocation, especially after strong early-year 2025 inflows."

Liu also pointed out that bitcoin's price held steady despite the sizable outflows, suggesting that it is undergoing consolidation, not capitulation. According to The Block's crypto price page, bitcoin was trading at $92,521 at the time of writing, down 1.18% in the past 24 hours. 

Nick Ruck, director of LVRG Research, shared similar views, saying that the outflows represent a modest pullback that reflects normal profit-taking and portfolio rebalancing.   

Altcoin inflows Meanwhile, spot Ethereum ETFs reported net inflows of $114.7 million on Tuesday, despite outflows from Grayscale's and Fidelity's products. XRP and Solana ETFs also reported net inflows of $19 million and $9 million, respectively.

"It makes sense that traders are rotating toward SOL and XRP, both of which could have more upside than BTC given their previous all-time high prices," Jeff Mei, COO at BTSE told The Block.

Liu of Kronos said relatively small flow sizes into SOL and XRP ETFs suggest that this is part of early positioning adjustments rather than a structural capital rotation.

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