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Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.

Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be interested in stocks with great grades in the "Value" category. When paired with a high Zacks Rank, "A" grades in the Value category are among the strongest value stocks on the market today.

One company value investors might notice is Adient (ADNT - Free Report) . ADNT is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as an A grade for Value. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.5. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 18.52. Over the past year, ADNT's Forward P/E has been as high as 12.68 and as low as 4.91, with a median of 7.68.

We also note that ADNT holds a PEG ratio of 0.82. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. ADNT's industry has an average PEG of 0.89 right now. Over the past 52 weeks, ADNT's PEG has been as high as 0.84 and as low as 0.22, with a median of 0.34.

Finally, investors should note that ADNT has a P/CF ratio of 19.42. This figure highlights a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find firms that are undervalued when considering their impressive cash outlook. ADNT's P/CF compares to its industry's average P/CF of 27.06. Over the past 52 weeks, ADNT's P/CF has been as high as 28.08 and as low as 3.32, with a median of 5.48.

Continental (CTTAY - Free Report) may be another strong Automotive - Original Equipment stock to add to your shortlist. CTTAY is a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) stock with a Value grade of A.

Continental is currently trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 9.29 while its PEG ratio sits at 0.69. Both of the company's metrics compare favorably to its industry's average P/E of 18.52 and average PEG ratio of 0.89.

CTTAY's Forward P/E has been as high as 10.00 and as low as 6.50, with a median of 8.06. During the same time period, its PEG ratio has been as high as 0.72, as low as 0.25, with a median of 0.36.

Furthermore, Continental holds a P/B ratio of 2.82 and its industry's price-to-book ratio is 3.30. CTTAY's P/B has been as high as 2.97, as low as 0.76, with a median of 0.91 over the past 12 months.

These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Adient and Continental are likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, ADNT and CTTAY feels like a great value stock at the moment.

Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.

Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.

On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Value will be some of the highest-quality value stocks on the market today.

One stock to keep an eye on is Blue Bird (BLBD - Free Report) . BLBD is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as a Value grade of A.

We also note that BLBD holds a PEG ratio of 1.57. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. BLBD's PEG compares to its industry's average PEG of 3.40. Over the last 12 months, BLBD's PEG has been as high as 1.58 and as low as 0.17, with a median of 0.83.

These are only a few of the key metrics included in Blue Bird's strong Value grade, but they help show that the stock is likely undervalued right now. When factoring in the strength of its earnings outlook, BLBD looks like an impressive value stock at the moment.

After reaching an important support level, K12 (LRN - Free Report) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. LRN surpassed resistance at the 50-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

The 50-day simple moving average, which is one of three major moving averages, is widely used by traders and analysts to establish support and resistance levels for a range of securities. Because it's the first sign of an up or down trend, the 50-day is considered to be more important.

LRN could be on the verge of another rally after moving 9.9% higher over the last four weeks. Plus, the company is currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock.

The bullish case solidifies once investors consider LRN's positive earnings estimate revisions. No estimate has gone lower in the past two months for the current fiscal year, compared to 1 higher, while the consensus estimate has increased too.

Given this move in earnings estimate revisions and the positive technical factor, investors may want to keep their eye on LRN for more gains in the near future.

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Nvidia announced today at CES 2026 that it would help Siemens’ electronic design automation (EDA) software run on its GPUs in an attempt to speed up the chip-design process. Nearly all computer chips today are designed using EDA tools, and as chip features get smaller and transistors more numerous, the process has grown more computationally intensive.

Beyond speeding chip development, Nvidia and Siemens are aiming to create digital facsimiles, from chips to entire racks, to test their function before they’re built. “What we are hoping for, and the reason why we’re partnering so closely together, is so that we could build that Vera Rubin in the future as a digital twin,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said today at the Siemens keynote.

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CompaniesRIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - A fluid leak has halted Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras' (PETR3.SA), opens new tab drilling of a well in the environmentally sensitive Foz do Amazonas Basin, the company said on Tuesday.

In a statement, Petrobras said it had identified a leak on Sunday in two auxiliary lines connecting a drilling rig to a well located off the coast of the Brazilian state of Amapa in the north.

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Combination therapy showed compelling survival and disease control compared to current standard, regardless of PD-L1 status

High GEA burden in Asia, where BeOne holds ZIIHERA rights, signals potential broad patient impact

Results to be presented as a Late-Breaking Abstract Oral Presentation at ASCO GI on January 8, 2026

SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BeOne Medicines Ltd. (Nasdaq: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, today announced full results from the Phase 3 HERIZON-GEA-01 trial evaluating ZIIHERA® (zanidatamab), a HER2-targeted bispecific antibody, in combination with chemotherapy, with and without PD-1 inhibitor TEVIMBRA® (tislelizumab), as a first-line treatment for HER2-positive (HER2+) locally advanced or metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA). These data, including the first interim overall survival (OS) analysis, will be presented as a Late-Breaking Abstract Oral Presentation (#LBA285) at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (ASCO GI) on January 8, 2026, from 8:57- 9:07 a.m. PST.

HERIZON-GEA-01 met the dual primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS), demonstrating statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in both experimental arms compared to the control arm. The addition of TEVIMBRA to ZIIHERA and chemotherapy also showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival (OS) (mOS: 26.4 months, HR=0.72 [95% CI: 0.57, 0.90]; P=0.0043), resulting in a 28% reduction in the risk of death and a greater than 7-month improvement in mOS. These PFS and OS benefits were observed in the ZIIHERA plus TEVIMBRA and chemotherapy arm versus the control arm regardless of PD-L1 expression level, with approximately one-third of enrolled patients with tumors classified as PD-L1 < 1%. ZIIHERA plus chemotherapy showed a clinically meaningful survival benefit with a mOS of 24.4 months, a strong trend toward statistical significance at the time of this first interim analysis for OS.

“The HERIZON-GEA-01 results are encouraging, with median overall survival for tislelizumab plus zanidatamab and chemotherapy surpassing two years, an outcome that marks a significant advancement in the treatment of metastatic HER2+ gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma,” said Manish Shah, M.D., Chief of the Solid Tumor Service and Director of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine and a medical oncologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, who serves as a paid advisory board member for Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and BeOne Medicines Ltd. “Unlike prior studies in HER2+ GEA with checkpoint blockade therapy, the addition of tislelizumab demonstrated meaningful activity even in TAP PD-L1 < 1%, suggesting a potential new treatment option for this subgroup, while broadening choices for patients with PD-L1 ≥1%.”

Further highlights from the HERIZON-GEA-01 results include:

TEVIMBRA added to ZIIHERA and chemotherapy (n=302; mPFS: 12.4 months, HR=0.63 [95% CI: 0.51, 0.78], P=<0.0001) resulted in a 37% reduction in the risk of disease progression and a greater than 4-month improvement in mPFS. Patients receiving ZIIHERA plus chemotherapy (n=304; mPFS: 12.4 months, HR=0.65 [95% CI: 0.52, 0.81], P=<0.0001) showed a 35% reduction in the risk of disease progression and a similar greater than 4-month improvement in mPFS. These results compare favorably to mPFS of 8.1 months in patients treated with trastuzumab plus chemotherapy. In the PD-L1 negative subgroup (TAP score <1%), the HR results for PFS were 0.47 [95% CI: 0.32, 0.69] in the ZIIHERA plus TEVIMBRA and chemotherapy arm and the HR results for OS were 0.49 [95% CI: 0.33, 0.73]. In the PD-L1 positive subgroup (TAP score >1%), the HR results for PFS were 0.65 [95% CI: 0.49, 0.86] in the ZIIHERA plus TEVIMBRA and chemotherapy arm and the HR results for OS were 0.82 [95% CI: 0.60, 1.10]. Both experimental arms demonstrated improvements in the key secondary endpoints of objective response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DOR) versus the control arm, with ZIIHERA and chemotherapy resulting in an ORR of 69.6% with a median DOR of 14.32 months (CI 95%: 11.53, 21.85). The ZIIHERA plus TEVIMBRA and chemotherapy arm induced an ORR of 70.7%, with the median DOR reaching 20.70 months (CI 95%: 12.55, 37.65), highlighting TEVIMBRA’s essential role in the durability of response observed with the regimen. “The comprehensive results of the HERIZON-GEA-01 study, particularly the improvement in overall survival shown in the TEVIMBRA plus ZIIHERA and chemotherapy arm, pave the way for the adoption of a new standard in first-line HER2-positive metastatic GEA,” said Mark Lanasa, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer, Solid Tumors at BeOne. “BeOne holds commercial rights for ZIIHERA in most of Asia Pacific, where the GEA burden is highest. With these data, we anticipate the opportunity to expand access so more patients can benefit.”

The safety profile of ZIIHERA in combination with chemotherapy, with or without TEVIMBRA, was consistent with the known effects of HER2-directed therapy and immunotherapy, and no new safety signals were identified. Duration of treatment was longest on the ZIIHERA plus TEVIMBRA and chemotherapy arm. Rates of Grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were 71.8% with ZIIHERA plus TEVIMBRA and chemotherapy, 59.0% with ZIIHERA plus chemotherapy, and 59.6% with trastuzumab plus chemotherapy. Rates of discontinuation of ZIIHERA or trastuzumab due to TRAEs were 11.9% with ZIIHERA plus TEVIMBRA and chemotherapy, 8.5% with ZIIHERA plus chemotherapy, and 2.3% in the trastuzumab plus chemotherapy arm. The most common Grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse event (TRAE) was diarrhea (24.5% of patients with ZIIHERA plus TEVIMBRA and chemotherapy; 20.0% with ZIIHERA plus chemotherapy; and 12.9% of patients in the trastuzumab plus chemotherapy arm). Importantly, discontinuation of either ZIIHERA or trastuzumab due to treatment-related diarrhea was uncommon (4.1% of patients with ZIIHERA plus TEVIMBRA and chemotherapy, 1.3% with ZIIHERA plus chemotherapy, and 0% of patients in the trastuzumab plus chemotherapy arm). Treatment-emergent diarrhea generally occurred early in treatment and resolved within 3 weeks. The manageable safety profile supports the feasibility of these combinations in the first-line metastatic setting.

These results will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. BeOne intends to submit supplemental Biologics License Applications to the U.S. FDA for TEVIMBRA and to the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for TEVIMBRA and ZIIHERA, based on these data. The company also intends to work with authorities in its licensed territories to expedite regulatory submissions in these markets.

About the HERIZON-GEA-01 Phase 3 Trial
HERIZON-GEA-01 (NCT05152147) is a global, randomized, open-label Phase 3 trial, conducted jointly with Jazz Pharmaceuticals, to evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of ZIIHERA plus chemotherapy, with or without TEVIMBRA, to the standard of care (trastuzumab plus chemotherapy) as first-line treatment for adult patients with advanced/metastatic HER2+ GEA. The trial randomized 914 patients from approximately 300 trial sites in more than 30 countries. Appropriate patients for this trial had unresectable locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic HER2+ GEA (adenocarcinomas of the stomach or esophagus, including the gastroesophageal junction), defined as 3+ HER2 expression by IHC or 2+ HER2 expression by IHC with ISH positivity per central assessment. Patients were randomized to the three trial arms: ZIIHERA in combination with chemotherapy and TEVIMBRA; ZIIHERA in combination with chemotherapy; and trastuzumab plus chemotherapy. The trial is evaluating dual primary endpoints, PFS per blinded independent central review (BICR) and OS.

About Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma
Gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA), which includes cancers of the stomach, gastroesophageal junction, and esophagus, is the fifth most common cancer worldwide. Approximately 20% of GEA patients have HER2-positive disease1,2,3, which has high morbidity and mortality, and patients are urgently in need of new treatment options. The overall prognosis for patients with GEA remains poor, with a global five-year survival rate of less than 30% for gastric cancer and about 19% for GEA.4

About ZIIHERA (zanidatamab)
ZIIHERA (zanidatamab) is a bispecific human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, or HER2-directed antibody that binds to two extracellular sites on HER2. Binding of zanidatamab with HER2 results in internalization leading to a reduction in HER2 expression of the receptor on the tumor cell surface. Zanidatamab induces complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP). These mechanisms result in tumor growth inhibition and cell death in vitro and in vivo.5

Zanidatamab is being developed in multiple clinical trials as a targeted treatment option for patients with solid tumors that express HER2. Zanidatamab is approved in China for the treatment of patients who have unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic HER2-high expression (IHC 3+) biliary tract cancer (BTC) and who have received prior systemic therapy. ZIIHERA also has been approved in both the U.S. and the European Union for eligible BTC patients. Zanidatamab is being developed by Jazz and BeOne under license agreements from Zymeworks, which first developed the molecule. BeOne has licensed zanidatamab from Zymeworks in Asia (excluding India and Japan), Australia and New Zealand. Jazz Pharmaceuticals has rights in all other regions.

ZIIHERA is a registered trademark of Zymeworks BC Inc.

About TEVIMBRA (tislelizumab)
TEVIMBRA is a uniquely designed humanized immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) monoclonal antibody with high affinity and binding specificity against PD-1. It is designed to minimize binding to Fc-gamma (Fcγ) receptors on macrophages, helping to aid the body’s immune cells to detect and fight tumors.

TEVIMBRA is the foundational asset of BeOne’s solid tumor portfolio and has shown potential across multiple tumor types and disease settings. The global TEVIMBRA clinical development program includes almost 14,000 patients enrolled to date in 35 countries and regions across 70 trials, including 22 registration-enabling studies. TEVIMBRA is approved in at least one indication in 48 markets, and more than 1.8 million patients have been treated globally.

Select Important Safety Information
Serious and sometimes fatal adverse reactions occurred with TEVIMBRA treatment. Warnings and precautions include severe and fatal immune-mediated adverse reactions, including pneumonitis, colitis, hepatitis, endocrinopathies, dermatologic adverse reactions, nephritis with renal dysfunction, and solid organ transplant rejection. Other warnings and precautions include infusion-related reactions, complications of allogeneic HSCT, and embryo-fetal toxicity.

Please see full U.S. Prescribing Information including the U.S. Medication Guide.

The information in this press release is intended for a global audience. Product indications vary by region.

About BeOne Medicines
BeOne Medicines is a global oncology company domiciled in Switzerland that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a portfolio spanning hematology and solid tumors, BeOne is expediting development of its diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through its internal capabilities and collaborations. With a growing global team of nearly 12,000 colleagues spanning six continents, the Company is committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. To learn more about BeOne, please visit www.beonemedicines.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, including statements regarding the potential benefits of ZIIHERA and TEVIMBRA; the potential of TEVIMBRA plus ZIIHERA and chemotherapy to become a new standard in first-line HER2-positive metastatic GEA; the potential opportunity to expand access; BeOne’s plans to expand TEVIMBRA’s label; BeOne’s expectations regarding ZIIHERA’s and TEVIMBRA’s clinical development and regulatory milestones; BeOne’s plans to submit the data for publication; and BeOne’s plans, commitments, aspirations, and goals under the heading “About BeOne Medicines.” Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including BeOne's ability to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of its drug candidates; the clinical results for its drug candidates, which may not support further development or marketing approval; actions of regulatory agencies, which may affect the initiation, timing, and progress of clinical trials and marketing approval; BeOne's ability to achieve commercial success for its marketed medicines and drug candidates, if approved; BeOne's ability to obtain and maintain protection of intellectual property for its medicines and technology; BeOne's reliance on third parties to conduct drug development, manufacturing, commercialization, and other services; BeOne’s limited experience in obtaining regulatory approvals and commercializing pharmaceutical products and its ability to obtain additional funding for operations and to complete the development of its drug candidates and achieve and maintain profitability; and those risks more fully discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in BeOne’s most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in BeOne's subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and BeOne undertakes no duty to update such information unless required by law.

To access BeOne media resources, please visit our Newsroom site.

1 Abrahao-Machado I.F., et al. HER2 testing in gastric cancer: An update WorldJGastroenterol. 2016;22(19):4619-4625.
2 Van Custem E., et al. HER2 screening data from ToGA: targeting HER2 in gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer. Gastric Cancer. 2015;18(3):476-484.
3 Stroes, C.I., et al. A systematic review of HER2 blockade for the curative treatment of gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma: Successes achieved and opportunities ahead. CancerTreatRev. 2021;99:102249.
4 Battaglin F, et al. Molecular biomarkers in gastro-esophageal cancer: recent developments, current trends and future directions. Cancer Cell International. 2018;18(99).
5 ZIIHERA (zanidatamab-hrii) Prescribing Information. Palo Alto, CA: Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.).

More News From BeOne Medicines Ltd.

Positive Phase 3 HERIZON-GEA-01 results support Ziihera as the HER2-targeted agent-of-choice in HER2+ first-line metastatic GEA and Ziihera plus chemotherapy to replace trastuzumab as the new standard of care, with or without tislelizumab regardless of PD-L1 status Late-breaking results to be presented at the 2026 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (ASCO GI) on January 8, 2026 For U.S. media and investors only DUBLIN, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced  positive efficacy and safety results from the Phase 3 HERIZON-GEA-01 trial evaluating Ziihera® (zanidatamab-hrii) in combination with chemotherapy, with or without the PD-1 inhibitor Tevimbra® (tislelizumab), as first-line treatment for adults with HER2-positive (HER2+) locally advanced or metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA), including cancers of the stomach, gastroesophageal junction and esophagus. The data will be presented as a late-breaking oral presentation at the 2026 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (ASCO-GI) in San Francisco on January 8, 2026 from 8:57- 9:07 a.m.

CANADA - 2025/07/21: In this photo illustration, the Fiserv logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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We believe Fiserv (FISV) stock is worth considering: It is growing, generating cash, and available at a notable valuation discount. Companies such as this can employ cash to stimulate further revenue growth or simply reward their shareholders through dividends or buybacks. Both options make them appealing to the market.

What Is Happening With FISV

FISV is down 0.3% thus far this year and is currently trading at a substantial discount to its 3-month, 1-year, and 2-year peaks. This can be ascribed to a considerable adjustment in the estimates for 2025 organic revenue growth and heightened technology investments, rectifying postponed initiatives and unsustainable short-term practices.

The stock might not reflect it yet, but here are the positive developments for the company: Clover's ecosystem is expanding through the TD Bank Canadian merchant acquisition and new partnerships (Mastercard FIUSD, Walmart pay-by-bank). The "One Fiserv" strategy promotes client focus and operational efficiency. Moderate debt and robust cash generation, despite increased capital expenditures for future resilience, support targeted mid-single-digit revenue growth by 2027 following the transition in 2026.

FISV Has Strong Fundamentals

Cash Yield: Fiserv boasts an impressive cash flow yield of 12.8%.Growing: A revenue growth of 5.2% over the past twelve months indicates that the cash reserves are poised to grow.Valuation Discount: FISV stock is presently trading at 47% below its 3-month high, 72% below its 1-year high, and 72% below its 2-year high.Below is a brief comparison of FISV fundamentals with S&P medians.

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But What About The Risk Involved?

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Though FISV stock may present an enticing investment opportunity, it’s beneficial to be mindful of the stock’s history of drawdowns. FISV declined approximately 38% during the Dot-Com crash and over 51% amid the Global Financial Crisis. The corrections in 2018 and inflation shock saw decreases of around 16% and 30%, respectively. Even the Covid pandemic led to a nearly 38% drop. Therefore, despite strong fundamentals, FISV isn't immune to significant sell-offs when market pressures arise.

If you wish to learn more details, read Buy or Sell FISV Stock.

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Stocks can rise or fall sharply, but long-term success is achieved by staying invested. The appropriate portfolio enables you to benefit from gains while cushioning against the declines of individual stocks.

The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, incorporating a selection of 30 stocks, has consistently outperformed its benchmarks, which include all three – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is this so? As a collective, HQ Portfolio stocks generated superior returns with reduced risk compared to the benchmark index; they experienced less volatility, as demonstrated in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.

Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.

Key Takeaways Use a Zacks screen to find the best #1 (Strong Buy) stocks to buy to start 2026.Buy soaring, top-ranked AI-boosted chip stock PLAB for big upside. The bulls are fighting to push the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to all-time highs heading into Q4 earnings season, which kicks off next week.

The 2026 earnings outlook is robust, with expansion projected in nearly every pocket of the economy. On top of that, the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again in 2026. These two pillars create a bullish backdrop for the stock market this year.

Investors looking to buy stocks to start 2026 might want to narrow their search to a group of best-in-class stocks.

Let’s quickly explore how investors can use a Zacks screen to help find some of the best Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks out of a group of over 200 highly-ranked companies to consider buying to start 2026 and throughout the year.

Zacks Rank BasicsZacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks outperform the market in good and bad times. However, there are over 200 stocks that earn a Zacks Rank #1 at any given time.

Therefore, it’s helpful to understand how to apply filters to the Zacks Rank in order to narrow the list down to a more manageable and tradable set of stocks.

“Strong Buy” Stock Screen ParametersThere are only three items on this screen. But together, these three filters can result in some impressive returns.

• Zacks Rank equal to 1

Starting with a Zacks Rank #1 is often a strong jumping off point because it boasts an average annual return of roughly 24.4% per year since 1988.

• % Change (Q1) Est. over 4 Weeks greater than 0

Positive current quarter estimate revisions over the last four weeks.

• % Broker Rating Change over 4 Week equal to Top # 5

Top 5 stocks with the best average broker rating changes over the last four weeks.

This strategy comes loaded with the Research Wizard and is called bt_sow_filtered zacks rank5. It can be found in the SoW (Screen of the Week) folder.

Here is one of the five stocks that qualified for the Filtered Zacks Rank 5 strategy today…

Buy Soaring AI Chip Technologies Stock PLAB Before a 2026 BreakoutPhotronics (PLAB - Free Report)  is the only pure-play photomask company in the U.S.

The picks-and-shovels artificial intelligence stock skyrocketed to its highest levels in roughly 25 years after it posted impressive financial results on December 10. PLAB’s strong earnings outlook helped it earn its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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PLAB’s business is becoming more important than ever as chips grow more complex to fuel AI and every other advanced technology on the planet.

Investors can think of a photomask as a high-precision ‘stencil’ or master template—it's a quartz plate with microscopic patterns of electronic circuits etched onto it. These patterns are used to help ‘print’ circuits onto silicon wafers during the production of chips.

The semiconductor technologies company is projected to grow its FY26 earnings by 9% and then post over 10% expansion next year.

“We continue to see positive forecasts from our customers in the U.S. validating our U.S. investment plans, while our Korea capability extension is also anticipated to help diversify our geographic revenue mix and increase our exposure to leading-edge chip designs in the future,” CEO George Macricostas said in prepared Q4 FY25 remarks in early December.

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Photronics stock skyrocketed 50% in the past month to its highest levels since the late 1990s/early 2000s. The AI-boosted chip industry firm is attempting to break out to all-time highs in 2026.

Despite its recent charge, PLAB trades 30% below its average Zacks price target. Additionally, all four brokerage recommendations Zacks has are classified as “Strong Buys.” PLAB also trades at a nealry 50% discount to the Zacks Tech sector at 14.9X forward 12-month earnings. 

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 6, 2026) - Cabral Gold Inc. (TSXV: CBR) (OTCQX: CBGZF) ("Cabral" or the "Company") announced today that a feature article produced by Market One highlighting the Company's operations and growth strategy has been published on BNN Bloomberg.

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As the Company enters the new year, Cabral would like to thank its shareholders for their continued support and extend its sincere appreciation to its employees for their hard work and significant accomplishments over the past year. Cabral wishes all investors and team members a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year as the Company advances toward its next phase of growth.

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Dell Technologies shares are down nearly 18%, hurt by PC and supply-chain issues, but strong AI server demand, big orders, and solid fiscal 2026 guidance offer support.

TLDR: Approximately 6.51 million BTC remains vulnerable to quantum attacks due to exposed public keys onchain. Signature security presents the central threat while quantum mining remains a lower-priority concern. BlackRock explicitly listed quantum computing as a risk factor in its iShares Bitcoin Trust prospectus. Regulatory agencies are guiding critical infrastructure toward post-quantum cryptography by 2035. Quantum computing developments are emerging as a structural risk to Bitcoin’s long-term security framework. David Duong, Coinbase’s global head of investment research, has raised concerns about the accelerating pace of quantum technology advancement. 

According to his analysis, approximately 32.7% of Bitcoin’s supply remains vulnerable to potential quantum attacks. 

The threat centers on exposed public keys rather than mining operations. BlackRock has acknowledged these concerns in regulatory filings for its iShares Bitcoin Trust.

One-Third of Bitcoin Supply Faces Exposure Risk “Bitcoin’s long-term security may be entering a new regime as quantum computing advances,” Duong wrote on LinkedIn.

His research reveals that around 6.51 million BTC faces potential vulnerability as of block 900,000. These coins are at risk due to exposed public keys on the blockchain. 

The exposure stems from address reuse and specific script types that reveal public information. Pay-to-Public-Key, bare multisig, and Taproot outputs account for most vulnerable holdings.

The analysis distinguishes between two attack vectors on Bitcoin’s cryptographic security. Long-range attacks target outputs with already exposed public keys on the blockchain. 

Short-range attacks could intercept transactions during the spending process through mempool monitoring. Both scenarios become possible when cryptographically relevant quantum computers achieve operational status.

U.S. and EU regulatory agencies have begun preparing for this transition period. They are guiding critical infrastructure toward post-quantum cryptography adoption by 2035.

“Investors are becoming increasingly concerned that quantum computing risks may be approaching faster than previously thought,” Duong said. 

BlackRock referenced quantum computing as a risk factor in its May 2025 amended prospectus. The filing demonstrates growing institutional awareness of potential vulnerabilities in digital asset security.

Satoshi-era coins represent a notable subset of vulnerable legacy outputs. These early Bitcoin holdings used Pay-to-Public-Key script types that expose cryptographic information. The concentration of risk in these older outputs adds another dimension to the security challenge.

Signature Security Takes Priority Over Mining Concerns Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundation relies on two primary systems for network security. The Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm protects transaction authorization through private key verification. 

SHA-256 provides the hashing function that enables proof-of-work mining operations. Each system faces distinct threats from quantum computing advancement.

Duong emphasizes that signature migration represents the more pressing concern for Bitcoin developers. “Quantum mining remains a lower-priority concern given current scaling constraints,” Duong wrote.

“Signature security is the central issue.” The economic threat from more efficient quantum mining could disrupt network incentives. However, the direct threat to wallet security demands immediate attention and preparation.

Quantum computers could theoretically derive private keys from exposed public key information. This capability would enable attackers to drain funds from vulnerable addresses across the network. 

The timeline for such capabilities remains uncertain among researchers. Some experts project four to five years until quantum systems reach sufficient power.

The broader cryptocurrency industry is beginning to price in these structural risks. Traditional financial systems also face quantum computing challenges due to centralized cryptographic dependencies. 

Open protocols like Bitcoin and Ethereum are actively exploring post-quantum cryptographic solutions. The migration toward quantum-resistant signatures represents a complex technical and coordination challenge for the network.

Solana breakout above $140 gains credibility as ETFs and Morgan Stanley filings strengthen institutional interest.

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Solana’s price pushed decisively above the $140 mark on Tuesday, signaling a shift in market structure as bullish momentum strengthened. According to Deadline, an analyst’s analysis shows the move reflects a confirmed breakout on the daily chart, ending a prolonged corrective phase.

Breakout Confirms Trend Shift Above Key ResistanceSignificantly, Solana reclaimed the $140 level after weeks of sideways trading near cycle lows. Analysis cited by Deadline report that price action broke a descending trendline, which previously capped upside attempts. Hence, buyers now appear to control the short-term structure.

The next technical objective sits near $170, aligning with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement. Additionally, analysts view $200 as a major psychological barrier if momentum holds. 

Beyond that level, extension models project a potential move toward $260 under strong market conditions. However, analysts stress that continuation depends on sustained demand and broader crypto market stability.

Source: CoinCodex

According to CoinCodex data as of press time, Solana traded around $139, posting a 4.09% daily gain. Moreover, the token recorded above12% increase over the past week. With roughly 560 million SOL in circulation, its market capitalization now stands near $78 billion.

ETF Inflows Strengthen Institutional NarrativeBesides technical strength, institutional activity continues to support Solana’s outlook. Data from Coinglass showed steady net inflows into Solana spot ETFs on January 5. Total inflows reached 125.33K SOL, reflecting sustained interest from asset managers.

Bitwise led flows with 93.25K SOL, followed by Fidelity at 14.92K SOL. Grayscale added 13.43K SOL, while VanEck contributed 3.73K SOL. Consequently, analysts argue that ETF demand reinforces the breakout’s credibility.

Morgan Stanley Filing Adds Long-Term CatalystAdditionally, regulatory filings introduced a longer-term catalyst for Solana. Morgan Stanley submitted an S-1 registration to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a Solana Trust. The proposed product aims to track SOL’s price while incorporating staking to generate yield.

The filing also outlines plans for in-kind creation and redemption, a structure favored by institutional investors. Moreover, Morgan Stanley filed separate paperwork for a Bitcoin Trust, signaling broader engagement with digital assets. However, the firm has not yet disclosed custodial partners or listing venues.

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In brief DOGE has jumped 17% in the last week, reaching its highest price since early December. Other top meme coins like PEPE and SHIB have risen even higher during the same period. Meanwhile, meme coin launches and trading volumes are starting to improve on Solana's top token launchpads. Leading meme coin Dogecoin (DOGE) is up more than 17% on the week as the broader crypto market rebounds amid Bitcoin’s rise to nearly $95,000 this week.

The move has propelled the DOGE price back above $0.15 for the first time since early December, with the coin topping $0.155 earlier Tuesday. It recently changed hands at $0.146, dipping alongside other major coins in recent hours.

Dogecoin’s move coincides with consecutive trading days of positive inflows for the relatively new DOGE ETFs, which brought in $3.9 million in total inflows across January 2 and 5, according to data from SoSoValue.

Alongside the leap from DOGE, the meme coin category as a whole is up more than 24% on the week, according to data from CoinGecko. That rise is buoyed by a 56% jump from Pepe (PEPE) and 27% boost for Shiba Inu (SHIB)—strong outperformances when compared to crypto majors like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have gained 4.8% and 9.2% respectively during the same period. 

Popular Solana-based tokens like Bonk (BONK) and Pudgy Penguins coin PENGU have also added 52% and 41% during that time, as well, as meme coin metrics begin to shift positively on the speedy layer-1 network. 

The network powered a meme coin trading frenzy in 2024 and early 2025, but saw a decrease in token deployments and trading volumes on popular meme coin launchpads like Pump.fun and LetsBonk in the final months of last year—a sign of decreasing interest in the sector.

For example, token deployments (or new token creations) routinely surpassed 25,000 per day in September. But as the year drew to a close, the mark was only eclipsed three times in the final three months of 2025, according to the Meme Coin Wars dashboard on Dune. 

But as prices rebound, interest in the risky asset class has started to improve, backed by an increase in daily token launches. Thus far in 2026, every day with the exception of January 1 has had at least 25,000 token creations. 

Other data has improved as well, with launchpad volumes once more eclipsing $100 million per day compared to November lows of $57 million. Beyond launchpads, volumes associated with already established memes like Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), and Dogwifhat (WIF) have jumped more than 48% in the last 24 hours, eclipsing $1 billion in total volume each, according to CoinGlass. 

Sentiment appears to be improving around meme coins, as well. Data shared by social mindshare tracking and analytics site Kaito AI lists memes as the top mindshare gainer among crypto topics on X over the last week. 

Similar X data synthesized from analytics platform Cookie.fun supports that claim, showcasing individual meme coins PEPE, BONK, and DOGE among its top 10 mindshare movers over the last week. 

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XRP’s price has frustrated many investors over the past few months, barely moving while other cryptocurrencies surged. But according to financial and macro analyst Jim Willie, that lack of movement may not be accidental.

Speaking about the changing global financial system, Willie argued that XRP’s role was decided long ago and that powerful institutions are still quietly preparing the ground before the public sees any major price action.

“This Was Decided Five Years Ago”Willie claims that major financial players began coordinating several years back, well before most retail investors paid attention to XRP. In his view, central banks, large clearing houses, and market infrastructure giants reached an understanding about how digital assets would fit into future money transfers.

He said in the interview, “I believe this happened five years ago. They (big Institutions) got together a long time ago and said, ‘We want to limit public ownership, so we’ll push some frivolous SEC lawsuits. Let’s agree on an initial price of $5,000, and eventually maybe $12,000, but we need this thing to work.’”

XRP as a “Building Block,” Not a TradeAccording to Willie, XRP should not be viewed like a stock or a short-term trade. Instead, he describes it as a building block for moving massive amounts of money across the global financial system.

He argues that the real action is not happening on public exchanges like Binance or Coinbase. Instead, activity is taking place behind closed doors as institutions prepare systems capable of handling trillions of dollars in daily transfers.

“This isn’t about profit margins or quarterly earnings,” Willie said. “This is about moving huge volumes of funds.”

Big Names Preparing the InfrastructureWillie pointed to some of the world’s largest financial institutions as key players in this preparation phase, including BlackRock, JPMorgan, Bank of New York Mellon, and Nasdaq.

He says these firms are focused on tokenization, derivatives settlement, and large-scale transfers, areas where even small efficiency gains could save billions. In that context, speed and liquidity matter far more than short-term price swings.

Why the Price Has Stayed QuietFor everyday XRP holders, the big question remains: why hasn’t the price moved if all this is happening?

Willie’s explanation is simple. He believes institutions are still “loading up” and finalizing infrastructure. In his view, once the system is ready and a major trigger appears, the shift could happen quickly rather than gradually.

He described the potential change as an “all-at-once” event, possibly accelerated by a financial crisis or a sudden rollout of tokenized markets.

For now, XRP remains a slow mover on price charts. But if Willie is right, the real story may be unfolding far away from retail traders, inside the systems that move global money every day.

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Lighter, the Ethereum-based onchain exchange, is continuing its rapid pace of development with the rollout of 24-hour weekday equity perps markets on Tuesday.

The trading platform plans to expand these markets to 24/7 availability "soon," according to Sebastián J., the go-to-market lead for Lighter, on Discord.

"Previously, these markets followed U.S. trading hours only," the executive, who often goes by Sebas, wrote.

CEX and DEX perps  With the announcement, Lighter joins a growing list of crypto trading venues attempting to bring the flexibility of trading crypto derivatives to traditional assets, like Coinbase's $COIN and Robinhood's $HOOD.

The 24/5 Equity Perps setup theoretically allows global traders to access these markets continuously during the week without being restricted by time zones, improving liquidity and activity on the platform.

Major centralized exchanges like Kraken and Coinbase have gradually introduced greater flexibility to their derivatives markets, with "round-the-clock" trading often cited as a near-term goal. Kraken, for instance, offers access to a range of CME-based markets, from gold and oil to equity indexes like NASDAQ, initially following a 24/5 model.

Meanwhile, Coinbase Derivatives has brought 24/7 trading for about a dozen listed altcoin “perpetual-style” futures, in part powered by the technology acquired from Deribit.

Perps are a type of futures product that enables people to speculate on the price movement of an asset they do not own over an indefinite period of time. Offered first by Bitcoin derivatives platform BitMEX, perps essentially evolved to fit the need created by global, permissionless, and uninterrupted digital currencies like BTC and ETH.

Onchain perps platforms have been some of the fastest-growing startups in crypto following the breakout success of Hyperliquid. Like Hyperliquid, the Lighter DEX is built on a bespoke blockchain, though Hyperliquid has its own dedicated Layer 1 and EVM chains, while Lighter was designed as a zk-powered Ethereum Layer 2.

The share of DEX to CEX trade volume has been growing, hitting a new high ratio of 21%, according to The Block's data. Binance continues to dominate perps trading activity, though has seen rising competition. 

That's LIT Lighter has seen a spike in interest recently, having surpassed Hyperliquid’s monthly trading volume in November and December, according to The Block’s data.

Last week, Lighter introduced a native LIT token and appears to have quietly rolled out token buybacks on Monday, The Block reported. All this comes on the heels of a $68 million funding round led by Founders Fund and Ribbit Capital.

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Market makers are calling the recent strike on Venezuela bullish for crypto. 

At first glance, that might sound like a stretch. However, when you look at how capital has been rotating into risk assets, the argument starts to make sense.

So far, the Total Market Cap has been up 7%, showing a solid $250 billion inflow.

That said, it’s not just about the technicals. 

More importantly, the “timing” strengthens the bull case. Unlike prolonged conflicts that typically push capital into legacy assets, this bout of FUD was short-lived. As a result, capital rotated back into Bitcoin [BTC].

Source: TradingView (BTC/USDT)

The result? Bitcoin is seeing close to 2× the capital inflows of gold (XAU).

Meanwhile, the oil narrative looks similar. Any real supply impact from Venezuela would take months to reach U.S. markets. Because of that, capital flows into oil remain capped, with gains running 2× lower than BTC.

In short, Bitcoin is acting as the preferred hedge amid current macro FUD.

That said, skeptics have questioned this “Venezuela-driven” rally, arguing it lacks the fundamentals for a sustained move. That puts on-chain data in focus. If a divergence emerges, is this just another “sell-the-news” move?

Bitcoin gains face headwinds from low spot volume From a liquidity standpoint, Bitcoin showed a clear divergence.

On the Derivatives side, a recent $450 million short liquidation wiped out bets on the downside after the strike. As a result, BTC reclaimed $94k, triggering the biggest short liquidity sweep in over a month.

Consequently, speculative capital is now building. Bitcoin’s Open Interest (OI) jumped about $3 billion in a single day.

What’s more, this brought total OI to nearly $62 billion, returning it to late-November levels.

Source: Glassnode

In this context, Glassnode’s recent report flashes caution.

Looking closer, Bitcoin’s Aggregate Spot Volume, at around $10 billion, has printed its lowest level since November 2023. As a result, the report highlighted this as a “sharp contrast” with the current upside in the market.

Because of this, the needle tilts toward skeptics.

With BTC’s on-chain liquidity thin, sell-the-news concerns make sense. Hence, the rally is shaping up like a hype cycle, lacking the momentum to push past $100k, leaving the market exposed to a possible long squeeze.

Final Thoughts The short-lived Venezuela FUD pushed $250 billion into crypto, with BTC seeing nearly 2× the inflows of gold, while oil gains remain capped. Despite the rally, on-chain metrics show low spot volume and leveraged positions, suggesting a potential “sell-the-news” move and higher volatility.

Ritika Gupta is a Financial Journalist and Geopolitical Analyst at AMBCrypto, specializing in the critical intersection of world politics, economic policy, and the cryptocurrency markets. Her analysis is informed by her distinguished background, which includes professional experience at major news network. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Psychology from Gargi College, University of Delhi. This academic training provides her with a sophisticated framework for dissecting complex issues such as international regulations, government fiscal policies, and the geopolitical forces that directly influence asset valuations. At AMBCrypto, Ritika applies this expert lens to synthesize macroeconomic data and political developments, offering readers a deeper context for market movements. She excels at explaining not just what is happening in the market, but why it is happening. Her work is dedicated to providing strategic insights that empower readers to understand the complex relationship between global events and their digital assets.

XRP’s latest pump to nearly $2.50 looks flashy, but analysts are calling exhaustion as it slams into stubborn resistance.

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Published: January 6, 2026 │ 4:13 PM GMT

Crypto analyst and Mango Research founder Krisha “Krown” says XRP’s latest surge may be nearing a critical turning point, with price now pressing into a long‑untested weekly resistance zone and volatility flashing signs of buyer fatigue.

Her message in the new video is blunt: the market pays for patience, not immediacy. A falling‑wedge setup she highlighted “just a couple of days ago” has already delivered a roughly 24% move toward her short‑term upside target around $2.50, but she argues the bigger trend remains down – and that this rally is likely just a lower high in a broader macro downtrend.

XRP’s Price Hits Dynamic Weekly CeilingOn Mango’s system, XRP is now running into its weekly “dynamic” resistance for the first time since the breakdown in October, which is where she says she originally took major profits and stepped aside.

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“I’m not going to fade the system that got me into the trade in the first place,” she explains, noting that her entire cyclical framework for XRP broke when that level gave way. Re‑entering before the system confirms again would, in her view, make risk management “extremely difficult.”

The Mango dashboard currently shows XRP in long trends from the 4‑hour to the daily time frames, consistent with the short‑term strength. But the volatility reading near 200% is, she says, signaling possible bull “exhaustion” right as price collides with that weekly barrier.

Short Price Setup & Its Clear InvalidationDespite not liking “trend trades to the downside,” she’s eyeing a short swing from this region, describing it as a “great short opportunity” if rejection takes hold. A move back toward the $2 area would offer roughly a 2:1 risk‑to‑reward profile, based on her levels.

Her invalidation is explicit: weekly candle closes above roughly $2.47–$2.50 on the dynamic indicator. That, she argues, would be the first credible technical sign of a “bull market resurrection” in XRP, and a reason to abandon the short‑bias thesis.

Until then, she treats the move as a relief rally within a macro downtrend, with the “ebb and flow” of lower highs and lower lows still intact.

Why It Matters for TradersThe video doubles as a process lesson: trade only what your system confirms, don’t chase intra-day comments, and expect time‑frame mismatch – the $2.50 wedge target was a fast 12‑hour setup, while her long‑discussed $23 cyclical target, she reiterates, is a high‑time‑frame objective that could take much longer.

For XRP traders, the immediate hinge point is clear: sustained weekly strength above the dynamic resistance could flip the narrative from “tired bounce” to early‑stage trend reversal. Failure there keeps the downside swing firmly on the table.

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People Also AskIs the analyst still targeting $23 for XRP?

Yes, but only as a high‑time‑frame cyclical target. She stresses that reaching it would require a major structural shift, not just the current bounce.

What level invalidates the bearish view?

Weekly closes above the dynamic resistance around $2.47–$2.50 would, in her words, mean she is “wrong on XRP wanting to go down once more.”

Is this financial advice?

No. The video is framed as education and strategy, with repeated emphasis on using personal systems, discipline, and strict risk management.

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Bitcoin ETFs Absorb $697M in Largest Single-Day Inflow Since October

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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs began the first full trading week of 2026 with a powerful capital rotation, absorbing a net inflow of approximately $697 million on Monday, January 5.

Data from multiple sources, including SoSoValue, confirms that this is the largest single-day inflow since October 7, 2025, indicating a decisive return of institutional appetite after a stagnant final quarter.

According to SoSoValue, on Jan. 5 (ET), U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net inflows of $697 million. The BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT saw the largest single-day net inflow at $372 million. Spot Ethereum ETFs posted total net inflows of $168 million, Solana spot ETFs… pic.twitter.com/R71kynCXRH

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) January 6, 2026 Bitcoin Breaks Out as ETF Demand JumpsThe demand surge coincided with a sharp move in the underlying asset, with Bitcoin (BTC) pushing past $93,000 and trading as high as $94,745. The move reverses a period of muted flows and net withdrawals seen in late December.

BlackRock’s IBIT led the pack, pulling in $372 million, more than half of the day’s total. Fidelity’s FBTC was a distant second, securing $191 million in new assets. The buying was broad-based, with nine separate Bitcoin ETF products posting positive inflows, including strong demand for funds from Bitwise, Ark, and Invesco.

The rally was not isolated to Bitcoin. Spot Ethereum ETFs also saw a substantial rebound, adding over $168 million in net new assets on the same day. This parallel demand for the top two crypto assets points toward a wider risk-on sentiment across the digital asset class to start the year.

What the Flows SuggestThis is not a random daily fluctuation. The January 5th inflow represents a clear sign of institutional re-risking and new year portfolio rebalancing.

After a period of tax-loss harvesting and general de-risking into the end of 2025, asset managers are now redeploying capital. The fact that BlackRock’s IBIT captured over 50% of the flow reinforces its position as the primary gateway for large, traditional allocators.

The synchronized buying in both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs suggests that committee-driven decisions are being made to increase exposure to the entire asset class, not just a flight-to-safety into Bitcoin alone.

SUI's market cap exceeded $7.5 billion, making it the 27th-largest cryptocurrency.

The cryptocurrency market extended its rally today (January 6), with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and many other leading digital assets posting additional gains.

Sui (SUI) has witnessed an even more impressive increase, with its price surging by almost 20% over the past 24 hours. Numerous analysts now believe it could be on the verge of a major bull run that might result in a new all-time high.

The Next Targets SUI’s price currently trades just below $2, the highest level since mid-November. Its market capitalization soared above $7.5 billion, making it the 27th-largest digital asset, bigger than Litecoin (LTC), Hyperliquid (HYPE), and other popular altcoins.

X user Crypto Winkle noted SUI’s recent uptrend, arguing the price has initiated a “clean break” above $1.80 with “strong structure.” The analyst also claimed that on-chain activity has substantially increased since late November, usage has been growing, whereas the ETF filings “add institutional context, not just hype.”

“As long as Sui Network holds above [the] prior value, the trend stays constructive. Acceptance above $2.00 opens the next leg,” they predicted.

X users Crypto Catalysts and MOON JEFF gave their two cents, too. The former set the ambitious target of at least $8 in the coming weeks, whereas the latter described SUI as “underrated” and said he won’t be surprised if its market capitalization explodes to $30 billion “in a good altseason.”

Lucky, who has almost 2 million followers on X, is also bullish. At the start of 2026, the analyst suggested SUI might be gearing up for a positive first quarter, envisioning a rise to approximately $4.44.

High-Risk Area? While most analysts who have touched on SUI forecast further gains in the short term, some think an impending correction could also be an option. X user Chill Trader claimed the asset currently represents a “high-risk area,” arguing that a pullback won’t be surprising.

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Just recently, SUI’s RSI climbed to 87, the highest point witnessed since July last year.

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Tether has launched Scudo, a new unit of account for Tether Gold (XAUT), aimed at making gold easier to price, transfer and use in everyday economic activity.

In a press release the firm said the launch comes as global gold prices and demand sit at record highs, driven by inflation concerns, interest-rate uncertainty, and aggressive central bank buying.

Gold’s Comeback Meets Digital InfrastructureGold surged through 2025 as investors sought protection against eroding purchasing power and macro volatility. While confidence in gold’s long-term value remains strong its usability as a medium of exchange has steadily declined since the global shift to fiat currencies.

Tether argues that this transition combined with unchecked money creation has reintroduced inflationary pressures that are renewing interest in gold as a neutral store of value.

XAUT was designed to bridge that gap by tokenizing physical gold and making it transferable over blockchain rails. Each token is backed one-to-one by gold bars held in secure vaults with ownership verifiable on-chain. Yet practical challenges remained, particularly when pricing or transacting in small fractions of an ounce.

Solving the Decimal Problem With ScudoScudo addresses that final usability hurdle. One Scudo represents one-thousandth of a troy ounce of gold, effectively creating a smaller, intuitive denomination for XAUT. The approach mirrors Bitcoin’s use of satoshis which allowed the network to scale payments without relying on long decimal values.

By transacting in Scudo rather than fractional ounces, users can price goods and services more naturally, improving gold’s viability not just as a store of value but also as a medium of exchange. The unit simplifies transfers, accounting and everyday use cases as gold prices continue to rise.

Building a Broader Gold Payments StackThe introduction of Scudo builds on Tether’s wider infrastructure push. The company has also released a developer-focused technology layer that allows firms, developers and AI agents to deploy self-custodial wallets supporting XAU₮, other stablecoins, and Bitcoin across devices and operating systems.

“Gold is once again proving its role as the ultimate store of value alongside Bitcoin,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. He added that Scudo lowers barriers to entry by making gold easier to own, price and transact noting that user experience remains one of the digital asset industry’s biggest challenges.

Adoption Grows as Gold Goes OnchainScudo does not alter the backing or structure of XAUT which remains fully collateralized by physical gold. Instead, it provides a more accessible measurement layer as adoption grows.

By December 2025, Tether Gold’s market capitalization had doubled within months, reflecting demand for gold exposure without traditional storage or custodial complexity.

The launch of Scudo is part of Tether’s broader strategy: modernizing access to legacy assets through blockchain technology and making historically exclusive stores of value more divisible, transparent, and usable in a digital-first economy.

Riot Platforms sold $200 million of bitcoin in 2025's last two monthsVanEck’s head of digital assets said bitcoin sales and the AI trade are increasingly linked as miners fund infrastructure build-outs. Jan 6, 2026, 5:23 p.m.

Riot Platforms (RIOT), a publicly listed bitcoin mining company that develops and operates large-scale data centers, stepped up its bitcoin selling at year-end, offloading 1,818 BTC ($161.6 million) and 383 BTC ($37 million) in November. The sales reduced Riot’s bitcoin balance to 18,005 BTC by the end of 2025.

While bitcoin miner sales of coins can occur for various reasons, Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck, suggested that funding for the company's AI build-out could be at play. The amount sold, he noted, is “roughly the entire capex Riot has guided for the first 112 MW core/shell build at Corsicana, targeting completion in Q1 2027. In other words, one winter of BTC sales equals funding Phase 1 of the AI data center pivot.”

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Sigel added that the AI trade and bitcoin are increasingly linked, arguing that miners have been among the largest marginal sellers of BTC as they fund AI related capex, especially when credit conditions tighten. It could be one of many reasons for bitcoin's decline during 2025.

Riot shares are lower by 2% on Tuesday alongside a 1.2% retreat in the price of bitcoin to $92,500.

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In brief The Smart Brick embeds a custom chip, sensors, lights, and sound inside a standard Lego brick, with no apps or screens required. Bricks interact with tagged minifigures and each other via Lego’s encrypted BrickNet system for synchronized effects. The rollout begins March 1 with premium Star Wars sets priced from $69.99 to $159.99. The hottest product unveiled at CES 2026 this week? Lego's "Smart Brick," a tech-loaded 2x4 that adds lights, sounds and sensor-driven responses to traditional Lego sets—without requiring apps, displays, or external devices.

The Smart Brick embeds a miniature computer inside a standard Lego form factor. At its core is a custom application-specific integrated circuit, or ASIC, smaller than a single Lego stud.

The chip powers LED lighting effects, a built-in speaker with synthesized sound, an accelerometer to detect movement and orientation, NFC sensors to identify nearby pieces, and a light sensor that reacts to environmental changes. The brick also uses near-field magnetic positioning to enable precise interactions between components.

This is where the fun begins!

Reimagine the galaxy far, far away with the all new LEGO® Smart Brick that combines world-first technologies to bring your storyline to life. LEGO® SMART PLAY™ experiences launch March 1. pic.twitter.com/i4PfeTgWcW

— Star Wars (@starwars) January 6, 2026

Lego calls the system its biggest change to the “System-in-Play” since the minifigure debuted in 1978. Unlike previous interactive sets, the Smart Brick is designed to operate entirely in the physical world. There is no power button, no screen and no required setup. The brick wakes on interaction and charges wirelessly via induction.

What the Smart Brick doesThe real novelty lies in how the Smart Brick interacts with so-called Smart Tags—tiny embedded identifiers placed in compatible minifigures, tiles and accessories. When a tagged piece comes close, the brick triggers context-specific responses. A Luke Skywalker minifigure near a lightsaber can produce a low hum and glowing effect. Tilt an X-Wing build, and engine sounds or laser blasts fire in sync with the motion.

Multiple Smart Bricks can also communicate with one another using Lego’s proprietary Bluetooth-based protocol, BrickNet. The encrypted system allows sets to form a mesh network, enabling coordinated behavior across builds—such as timing races, tracking collisions, or triggering synchronized sound effects across a scene.

Lego emphasized privacy and child safety throughout the CES presentation. The microphone embedded in the brick functions only as a virtual button for simple voice commands and does not record audio. There is no camera, no cloud connectivity and no onboard AI processing.

“We wanted to enhance the magic of Lego without pulling kids into digital worlds,” said Julia Goldin, Lego’s chief product and marketing officer.

The Smart Brick will launch first in Star Wars-themed sets, available globally beginning March 1, with preorders opening Jan. 9. Initial releases include Luke’s Red Five X-Wing at $99.99, a $69.99 TIE Fighter, and a $159.99 Throne Room Duel and A-Wing bundle featuring interactive lightsaber battles. To keep prices from climbing higher, the sets are slightly smaller than standard minifig-scale models.

A mixed reactionReaction online has been divided. Fans praised the technology as a clever fusion of nostalgia and modern engineering, with some calling it one of Lego’s most ambitious ideas in years. Tech analysts noted that the approach differentiates Lego from rivals by blending digital behavior with tactile play, rather than replacing it.

Public reaction on social media, particularly X , has been polarized. Enthusiasts praise the innovation for blending nostalgia with modernity. Analysts echoed this, noting how it positions Lego ahead in the toy industry by merging analog and digital play without compromising core values. Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm's Chief Creative Officer, joined Lego onstage at CES, underscoring the Star Wars partnership's role in bringing cinematic elements to life.

However, skeptics worry it dilutes Lego's essence. Critics argue that adding electronics could stifle imagination, with one X post calling it "the dumbest thing I've ever seen," fearing it turns open-ended building into scripted experiences. Others highlighted affordability issues, with one X user joking that it "just empties your wallet."

Lego experts like pseudonymous content creator PenPlays questioned the focus on tech specs over fun, child-centric benefits: "I don't need to hear about tech. I need to hear about why its fun. How a kid can enjoy play time. Where is that?"

Why are these press releases written like they're trying to sell the product to adults, despite the incessant assurance that the product is for kids?

I don't need to hear about tech
I NEED to hear about why its fun. How a kid can enjoy play time

Where is that?
🧵1/3 https://t.co/nFxaw23jQk pic.twitter.com/fiqqOUCGm1

— PenPlays (@PenPlays_) January 6, 2026

Lego executives appear unfazed. The company holds more than 20 patents related to the Smart Brick system and plans to expand it beyond Star Wars into other themes, potentially including City and Technic. Future updates—delivered through a companion app designed for parents—could add new sounds and behaviors over time.

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