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Shares of QuinStreet (QNST - Free Report) have gained 2.5% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $11.73, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $20.25 indicates a potential upside of 72.6%.

The average comprises four short-term price targets ranging from a low of $15.00 to a high of $26.00, with a standard deviation of $5.56. While the lowest estimate indicates an increase of 27.9% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 121.7% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.

However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in QNST. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You May Not Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in QNSTAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 35.5% over the past month, as three estimates have gone higher compared to no negative revision.

Moreover, QNST currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much QNST could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

Shares of Safehold (SAFE - Free Report) have gained 11.1% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $15.68, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $19.8 indicates a potential upside of 26.3%.

The average comprises 10 short-term price targets ranging from a low of $14.00 to a high of $28.00, with a standard deviation of $5.14. While the lowest estimate indicates a decline of 10.7% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 78.6% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.

However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in SAFE. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You May Not Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Why SAFE Could Witness a Solid UpsideAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0.1%, as one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revision.

Moreover, SAFE currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much SAFE could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

A downtrend has been apparent in Yum China Holdings (YUMC - Free Report) lately. While the stock has lost 6.5% over the past week, it could witness a trend reversal as a hammer chart pattern was formed in its last trading session. This could mean that the bulls have been able to counteract the bears to help the stock find support.

The formation of a hammer pattern is considered a technical indication of nearing a bottom with likely subsiding of selling pressure. But this is not the only factor that makes a bullish case for the stock. On the fundamental side, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates for this restaurant operator in China enhances its prospects of a trend reversal.

What is a Hammer Chart and How to Trade It?This is one of the popular price patterns in candlestick charting. A minor difference between the opening and closing prices forms a small candle body, and a higher difference between the low of the day and the open or close forms a long lower wick (or vertical line). The length of the lower wick being at least twice the length of the real body, the candle resembles a 'hammer.'

In simple terms, during a downtrend, with bears having absolute control, a stock usually opens lower compared to the previous day's close, and again closes lower. On the day the hammer pattern is formed, maintaining the downtrend, the stock makes a new low. However, after eventually finding support at the low of the day, some amount of buying interest emerges, pushing the stock up to close the session near or slightly above its opening price.

When it occurs at the bottom of a downtrend, this pattern signals that the bears might have lost control over the price. And, the success of bulls in stopping the price from falling further indicates a potential trend reversal.

Hammer candles can occur on any timeframe -- such as one-minute, daily, weekly -- and are utilized by both short-term as well as long-term investors.

Like every technical indicator, the hammer chart pattern has its limitations. Particularly, as the strength of a hammer depends on its placement on the chart, it should always be used in conjunction with other bullish indicators.

Here's What Makes the Trend Reversal More Likely for YUMCThere has been an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions for YUMC lately, which can certainly be considered a bullish indicator on the fundamental side. That's because a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions usually translates into price appreciation in the near term.

The consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 0.8% over the last 30 days. This means that the Wall Street analysts covering YUMC are majorly in agreement about the company's potential to report better earnings than what they predicted earlier.

If this is not enough, you should note that YUMC currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. And stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 usually outperform the market. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Moreover, the Zacks Rank has proven to be an excellent timing indicator, helping investors identify precisely when a company's prospects are beginning to improve. So, for the shares of Yum China, a Zacks Rank of 2 is a more conclusive fundamental indication of a potential turnaround.

A downtrend has been apparent in StandardAero, Inc. (SARO - Free Report) lately. While the stock has lost 6.7% over the past week, it could witness a trend reversal as a hammer chart pattern was formed in its last trading session. This could mean that the bulls have been able to counteract the bears to help the stock find support.

The formation of a hammer pattern is considered a technical indication of nearing a bottom with likely subsiding of selling pressure. But this is not the only factor that makes a bullish case for the stock. On the fundamental side, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates for this company enhances its prospects of a trend reversal.

What is a Hammer Chart and How to Trade It?This is one of the popular price patterns in candlestick charting. A minor difference between the opening and closing prices forms a small candle body, and a higher difference between the low of the day and the open or close forms a long lower wick (or vertical line). The length of the lower wick being at least twice the length of the real body, the candle resembles a 'hammer.'

In simple terms, during a downtrend, with bears having absolute control, a stock usually opens lower compared to the previous day's close, and again closes lower. On the day the hammer pattern is formed, maintaining the downtrend, the stock makes a new low. However, after eventually finding support at the low of the day, some amount of buying interest emerges, pushing the stock up to close the session near or slightly above its opening price.

When it occurs at the bottom of a downtrend, this pattern signals that the bears might have lost control over the price. And, the success of bulls in stopping the price from falling further indicates a potential trend reversal.

Hammer candles can occur on any timeframe -- such as one-minute, daily, weekly -- and are utilized by both short-term as well as long-term investors.

Like every technical indicator, the hammer chart pattern has its limitations. Particularly, as the strength of a hammer depends on its placement on the chart, it should always be used in conjunction with other bullish indicators.

Here's What Increases the Odds of a Turnaround for SAROThere has been an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions for SARO lately, which can certainly be considered a bullish indicator on the fundamental side. That's because a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions usually translates into price appreciation in the near term.

The consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 20.5% over the last 30 days. This means that the Wall Street analysts covering SARO are majorly in agreement about the company's potential to report better earnings than what they predicted earlier.

If this is not enough, you should note that SARO currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. And stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 usually outperform the market. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Moreover, the Zacks Rank has proven to be an excellent timing indicator, helping investors identify precisely when a company's prospects are beginning to improve. So, for the shares of StandardAero, Inc., a Zacks Rank of 2 is a more conclusive fundamental indication of a potential turnaround.

A downtrend has been apparent in Napco (NSSC - Free Report) lately. While the stock has lost 6% over the past week, it could witness a trend reversal as a hammer chart pattern was formed in its last trading session. This could mean that the bulls have been able to counteract the bears to help the stock find support.

The formation of a hammer pattern is considered a technical indication of nearing a bottom with likely subsiding of selling pressure. But this is not the only factor that makes a bullish case for the stock. On the fundamental side, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates for this security products and software company enhances its prospects of a trend reversal.

Understanding Hammer Chart and the Technique to Trade ItThis is one of the popular price patterns in candlestick charting. A minor difference between the opening and closing prices forms a small candle body, and a higher difference between the low of the day and the open or close forms a long lower wick (or vertical line). The length of the lower wick being at least twice the length of the real body, the candle resembles a 'hammer.'

In simple terms, during a downtrend, with bears having absolute control, a stock usually opens lower compared to the previous day's close, and again closes lower. On the day the hammer pattern is formed, maintaining the downtrend, the stock makes a new low. However, after eventually finding support at the low of the day, some amount of buying interest emerges, pushing the stock up to close the session near or slightly above its opening price.

When it occurs at the bottom of a downtrend, this pattern signals that the bears might have lost control over the price. And, the success of bulls in stopping the price from falling further indicates a potential trend reversal.

Hammer candles can occur on any timeframe -- such as one-minute, daily, weekly -- and are utilized by both short-term as well as long-term investors.

Like every technical indicator, the hammer chart pattern has its limitations. Particularly, as the strength of a hammer depends on its placement on the chart, it should always be used in conjunction with other bullish indicators.

Here's What Makes the Trend Reversal More Likely for NSSCAn upward trend in earnings estimate revisions that NSSC has been witnessing lately can certainly be considered a bullish indicator on the fundamental side. That's because empirical research shows that trends in earnings estimate revisions are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements.

Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 2.8%. What it means is that the sell-side analysts covering NSSC are majorly in agreement that the company will report better earnings than they predicted earlier.

If this is not enough, you should note that NSSC currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. And stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 usually outperform the market. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Moreover, the Zacks Rank has proven to be an excellent timing indicator, helping investors identify precisely when a company's prospects are beginning to improve. So, for the shares of Napco, a Zacks Rank of 2 is a more conclusive fundamental indication of a potential turnaround.

Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sponsored ADR (CMWAY - Free Report) have been struggling lately and have lost 5.4% over the past week. However, a hammer chart pattern was formed in its last trading session, which could mean that the stock found support with bulls being able to counteract the bears. So, it could witness a trend reversal down the road.

While the formation of a hammer pattern is a technical indication of nearing a bottom with potential exhaustion of selling pressure, rising optimism among Wall Street analysts about the future earnings of this company is a solid fundamental factor that enhances the prospects of a trend reversal for the stock.

Understanding Hammer Chart and the Technique to Trade ItThis is one of the popular price patterns in candlestick charting. A minor difference between the opening and closing prices forms a small candle body, and a higher difference between the low of the day and the open or close forms a long lower wick (or vertical line). The length of the lower wick being at least twice the length of the real body, the candle resembles a 'hammer.'

In simple terms, during a downtrend, with bears having absolute control, a stock usually opens lower compared to the previous day's close, and again closes lower. On the day the hammer pattern is formed, maintaining the downtrend, the stock makes a new low. However, after eventually finding support at the low of the day, some amount of buying interest emerges, pushing the stock up to close the session near or slightly above its opening price.

When it occurs at the bottom of a downtrend, this pattern signals that the bears might have lost control over the price. And, the success of bulls in stopping the price from falling further indicates a potential trend reversal.

Hammer candles can occur on any timeframe -- such as one-minute, daily, weekly -- and are utilized by both short-term as well as long-term investors.

Like every technical indicator, the hammer chart pattern has its limitations. Particularly, as the strength of a hammer depends on its placement on the chart, it should always be used in conjunction with other bullish indicators.

Here's What Makes the Trend Reversal More Likely for CMWAYThere has been an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions for CMWAY lately, which can certainly be considered a bullish indicator on the fundamental side. That's because a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions usually translates into price appreciation in the near term.

The consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 9.4% over the last 30 days. This means that the Wall Street analysts covering CMWAY are majorly in agreement about the company's potential to report better earnings than what they predicted earlier.

If this is not enough, you should note that CMWAY currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. And stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 usually outperform the market. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Moreover, the Zacks Rank has proven to be an excellent timing indicator, helping investors identify precisely when a company's prospects are beginning to improve. So, for the shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, a Zacks Rank of 2 is a more conclusive fundamental indication of a potential turnaround.

I continue to rate PUMA SE as "Buy," after identifying positive read-throughs from its 4Q25 beat. The company's pivot toward the higher-margin Direct-To-Consumer channel and the popular training category bode well for its 2026 financial outlook. ANTA's 29% minority investment could accelerate Puma's China growth and enhance sourcing efficiencies.

Bitcoin traded at $71,559 on March 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST, with a market capitalization of $1.43 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $59.53 billion. The asset moved within a $66,336 to $71,805 intraday range as the price pressed into a key resistance zone near $72,000 following a recovery from the $60,000 support region.

Tether Investments said Wednesday it took a strategic stake in sleep-technology firm Eight Sleep, backing the company at a $1.5 billion valuation. The deal is intended to pair Eight Sleep's consumer hardware with Tether's recently launched on-device data platform.

Eight Sleep develops AI-powered sleep systems that use embedded sensors to track biometrics and adjust temperature in real time.

According to a statement, the investment will establish a long-term collaboration to build AI-driven health technology, with Eight Sleep planning to develop features using Tether's QuantumVerse Automatic Computer (QVAC) decentralized AI. The companies said the goal is to deliver health intelligence that runs locally on devices.

The investment follows the recent launch of QVAC Health, a wellness platform designed to aggregate data from wearables and manual logs into an encrypted, offline-capable environment. The platform's long-term vision is to establish local, user-controlled intelligence as the foundation for personal health data.

Tether’s expansion into the medical and wellness sector also includes a $200 million majority stake acquisition in biotech firm Blackrock Neurotech in Apr. 2024. That investment was facilitated through Tether Evo to fund brain-computer interface technology for patients with neurological disorders.

Tether Investments is the independent investment arm of Tether, the issuer of USDT, the world's largest stablecoin by market capitalization. According to The Block's data dashboard, USDT accounts for approximately 62.5% of the $294.5 billion total supply of U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins.

Forbes reported last week, citing industry sources, that Tether is trading on secondary markets in a range of $350 billion to $375 billion.

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Stellar (XLM) has printed a golden cross on its hourly chart, confirming that the altcoin now has the potential for a bullish rebound. The bullish indicator’s appearance coincides with a more than 5.7% recovery of the broader cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours.

XLM’s price action and volume support recoveryCoinMarketCap data reveals that Stellar‘s price has also registered a surge of over 5% within the same time frame. The increase confirmed XLM’s golden cross on its hourly chart.

For clarity, a golden cross occurs when the short-term moving average crosses over the long-term one. Traders often interpret the development as a buy signal for a possible price increase of an asset. 

In this scenario, the 9-day and 26-day moving averages on the hourly chart indicates that an upside is likely.

Stellar Price Chart | Source: TradingView/CoinMarketCapStellar, which has been in the red in terms of price outlook, is showing growth potential. The coin has climbed from a daily low of $0.1491 to reach a peak of $0.1572 in the last 24 hours. As of this writing, Stellar is changing hands at $0.1553, which reflects a 3.4% increase.

The asset’s trading volume has also moved into green territory by 4.41% to $136.03 million within the same time frame.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) of XLM is pegged at 64, which indicates that the asset is not overbought. If the broader market rally sustains, Stellar is likely to continue on the same upward trajectory. A lot depends on Bitcoin’s stability at the moment.

Notably, Stellar had, within the last seven days, printed a death cross as it finished the month of February 2026 in the red. The death cross had signaled a continuation of bearish conditions for XLM, with its price crashing by over 37% last month.

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Will Stellar’s recovery after February’s death cross last?The current outlook suggests that Stellar might reverse the losses of February if it continues to rise on the golden cross bullish sentiment. 

Additionally, the interest of traders and market participants could push XLM to new heights.

A drop in open interest is likely to affect Stellar like it did at the start of 2026. Then, XLM suffered an 11% drop in open interest leading to an increased selling pressure and profit-taking moves. The development led to a price drop of more than 5% and the start of its downward swing.

Mantra price has surged sharply after upgrade, rebrand, and 1:4 token split.

Summary

MANTRA surged 62% to $0.02419 as trading volume jumped 2,858% in 24 hours. The rally followed a rebrand, 1:4 token split, and migration to MANTRA Chain. Holding $0.022 support could open the path toward $0.027–$0.034 in the short term. MANTRA jumped 62% in 24 hours to trade at $0.02419 at press time, sharply outperforming a relatively calm broader market where Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP posted gains of just 3%–5%.

The rally came with a surge in activity. Trading volume hit $184 million in the last 24 hours, up 2,858% from the previous day. MANTRA’s market cap now stands at $114 million, with a fully diluted valuation of $169 million.

Upgrade, rebrand, and token split drive momentum The sharp move came after the project completed a major chain upgrade, full rebrand, and token redenomination — a transition that had been anticipated for weeks.

Under the new structure, the old $OM ticker was retired and replaced with $MANTRA. A 1:4 non-dilutive token split was carried out, meaning holders received four MANTRA tokens for every one OM previously held.

Overall ownership value remained unchanged on supported platforms, even as balances were adjusted.

Liquidity was migrated to the native MANTRA Chain, an EVM-compatible layer 1 designed to support real-world asset infrastructure. During the process, trading was temporarily paused by major exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase, after which the new token was relisted once the migration had been finalized.

A reset of this scale, new ticker, refreshed liquidity pools, consolidated branding, tends to draw speculative attention. In this case, short-term flows appear to have followed quickly.

On X, sentiment has improved, and the leadership team has highlighted the smooth execution while reinforcing MANTRA’s positioning as a compliance-focused RWA infrastructure project.

The rebound arrives after a turbulent period in 2025, when the token experienced a severe decline linked to forced liquidations. This time, however, the price action seems to be driven by a clear technical milestone and renewed trading interest rather than external shock events.

Short-term outlook: Momentum vs. pullback risk In the near term, the $0.022–$0.024 range is being watched closely. If buyers defend that area, continuation toward $0.027–$0.034 could unfold, according to commonly shared technical setups. Should that support fail, lower levels may be tested.

Volume will likely determine the strength of the move. Daily turnover that exceeds $100 million usually indicates significant engagement as opposed to transient interest.

Sharp but transient spikes, on the other hand, may be possible with a thinner volume. Strong rallies are often followed by periods of retracement, and there are still visible downside gaps sitting around $0.018–$0.022.

Should momentum continue and new ecosystem milestones be delivered, control is likely to remain with buyers. On the other hand, if trading activity tapers off and tangible RWA expansion doesn’t follow, the rally could gradually lose strength, with price action shifting into consolidation before any continuation unfolds.

SHIB reserves fall to 80.9 trillion as whales withdraw millions. Short-sellers dominate futures markets amid growing macro uncertainty.

Shiba Inu exchange reserves have fallen sharply since mid-January 2026. According to CryptoQuant data, total holdings on major platforms dropped by over 1.6 trillion tokens. The overall reserve now sits at 80.9 trillion, down from roughly 82.5 trillion at the start of the year. Analysts are watching the trend closely, as it points to a meaningful shift in how market participants are treating the asset.

The decline spans several top-tier platforms, including Binance and Coinbase. A notable withdrawal event occurred when a long-dormant crypto whale pulled $394,000 worth of SHIB from the CoinOne exchange. Such moves by large holders can signal reduced intent to sell in the near term, further tightening available supply.

Holder Behavior Points to Long-Term AccumulationThe sustained drop in exchange reserves reflects a broader pattern of accumulation. Tokens leaving exchanges typically indicate that holders are moving assets into private wallets, behavior associated with long-term holding rather than active trading. SHIB is increasingly being treated as a store-of-value asset by portions of its community, rather than a short-term speculative instrument.

If this withdrawal trend continues without an equivalent rise in sell-side pressure, a supply crunch could emerge. A supply crunch occurs when available circulating supply on exchanges contracts rapidly, leaving fewer tokens for buyers to acquire. Historically, such conditions have preceded sharp price movements in both directions, depending on broader market sentiment.

However, market context matters significantly. Global risk appetite remains constrained. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has returned to extreme fear territory, driven in part by ongoing geopolitical friction between the United States and Iran. Rising crude oil prices and declining equity markets are adding further pressure across risk assets, and SHIB is not immune to that dynamic.

Short-Sellers Dominate Futures Market as SHIB Loses GroundIn futures markets, the mood is tilted firmly to the downside. The long-to-short ratio for SHIB currently stands at 0.91, according to CoinGlass real-time data. Short-sellers outnumber bullish participants. Traders positioned in derivatives are pricing in further declines rather than a near-term recovery.

SHIB has gained 3.82% in the last 24 hours to trade at around $0.00000558 at the time of writing. The token now needs to reclaim the $0.000006 level to establish a credible technical floor. Failure to hold at that level could invite additional selling pressure from short-positioned traders.

One marginal positive is that the open interest-weighted funding rate has just moved back into positive territory. Positive funding rates indicate that long traders are paying short traders, typically reflecting a slight bullish bias in perpetual swap markets. It is a small signal, but one that traders are monitoring as a potential early shift in momentum.

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Pseudonymous crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade has published a bullish outlook for the most popular meme-themed cryptocurrency, Dogecoin, for this year.

The trader believes that, powered by the current bullish reversal on the crypto market, Dogecoin could go up and reach levels close to $2 per coin.

Dogecoin may target $1.60, per analystTrader Tardigrade shared a DOGE/USD chart with a classic example of fractal analysis. The trader spotted a recurring pattern over the past decade, and he told the crypto community that the likelihood of similar explosive Dogecoin growth occurring again is high this year.

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The trader identified the “bullish breakdown” pattern on the chart. A breakdown shows an asset’s price falling below a support line and, thus, showing a bearish sign. The chart shows that before every tremendous bull run staged in 2017 and 2021, the meme coin’s price briefly went down below the local support level. Crypto analysts usually believe that during such price dips, the market shakes out “weak hands” and short-sellers before it starts going up again, leaving those behind.

The analyst’s chart shows that a similar breakdown is taking place at the moment, with DOGE trading at a support zone around $0.07-$0.09 after a 3.4% surge over the past 24 hours. The expected breakout this year, according to Trader Tardigrade, is $1.60 and $2.20. This would significantly exceed Dogecoin’s all-time high of $0.70 reached in May 2021.

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Reality check for DogecoinHowever, the community should bear in mind that in order to stage a massive price increase like that, the market capitalization value of the meme coin needs to surge from the current $15.68 billion to a mammoth $230 billion. This is close to the market cap of Ethereum, which currently sits at $250 billion. A great amount of new capital will have to flow into Dogecoin, which makes the aforementioned scenario rather unrealistic.

Besides, in 2021, DOGE hit an ATH largely thanks to Elon Musk’s support, which gave DOGE a lot of publicity, including Musk’s debut on the national U.S. TV show Saturday Night Live.

Meanwhile, recently launched Dogecoin ETFs have broken a no-flow streak that lasted for the past 30 days, according to data shared by SoSoValue. As of March 2, those ETFs have inhaled $779,000 from institutional investors.

Bitcoin price jumped to its highest level in over a month as investors reacted to news that Iran had reached out to the United States for talks on ending the war.

Summary

Bitcoin price jumped to $72,000 for the first time in a month. The rally happened amid reports that Iran had reached out to the United States. Still, recent rebounds have turned out to be dead-cat bounces. Bitcoin (BTC) jumped to $72,000, its highest level since February 4, and 20% above the lowest level this year.

However, there is a risk that this rebound could be a bull trap. For one, Iran has rejected reports of potential talks with the United States. 

The country hopes to increase damage to US interests in the region, boost crude oil and natural gas prices, and increase damage to Israel. Its leaders believe that doing that will give it an advantage during talks.

Indeed, a Polymarket poll shows that the odds of a ceasefire happening by March 31 dropped by 11% to 38%. Odds of the ceasefire happening by April 30 dropped by 15% to 56%.

The start of talks between the US and Iran would be bullish for Bitcoin and other assets as it would lead to lower inflation. It would also remove the most geopolitical risks from the market.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin price may retreat after Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, hinted that the US will likely implement Trump’s 15% tariff as soon as this week. The tariff will jump from the current 10%, making it hard for companies to do business in the US.

This tariff comes after the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump erred when he used emergency powers to implement “reciprocal” tariffs on other countries. These tariffs are based on section 122 that enables the president to implement tariffs that last for 150 days.

Technical analysis suggests that the Bitcoin price may still retreat  BTC price chart | Source: crypto.news Recent gains in the crypto market have turned out to be dead-cat bounces or bull traps. A DCB is a situation where a falling asset bounces back briefly and then drops again. For example, the coin rebounded on Monday and then dropped on Tuesday.

Bitcoin is still at risk of further downside as it remains below the Supertrend indicator. It also remains below all moving averages. For a recovery to happen, the coin will need to move above these indicators.

Therefore, while this could be a sign of a new bull run, there is a risk that it will resume the downward trend, and possibly retest the year-to-date low of $60,000.

Bitcoin’s market cycles have often followed recognizable technical structures, and one analyst now believes those repeating structures may already be pointing toward the next major bottom.

This is the foundational principle behind why Elliott Wave, Harmonic Patterns, and Wyckoff theory work: trade an asset long enough, and it begins to show a pattern memory. Right now, that memory is speaking. And it’s pointing to a Bitcoin price bottom below $40,000.

Pattern Memory And Bitcoin’s Retracement History A chart shared by market commentator Lisa N Edwards outlined how Bitcoin’s retracement behavior could determine where the current cycle eventually stabilizes during the current downturn. The analysis revolves around the concept of pattern memory, the idea that assets with long trading histories tend to repeat certain behavioral patterns across cycles. 

Pattern memory shows that Bitcoin’s previous market cycles have consistently ended near specific Fibonacci retracement levels from the previous peak. These levels have always acted as areas where the Bitcoin price finally found a durable bottom before beginning a new bull phase.

During the 2013 cycle, Bitcoin ultimately formed its bottom near the 0.86 Fibonacci retracement. The 2017 cycle followed a similar structure, once again reaching the 0.86 retracement low before a new accumulation phase began. However, the 2021 market cycle bottom occurred slightly higher, around the 0.786 retracement level.

Bitcoin Price Chart. Source: @LisaNEdwards On X

Bitcoin Pattern Memory: Where Is The Next Real Bottom? If October 2025 was the true cycle high for Bitcoin, as the monthly chart on the 1M timeframe suggests, then history gives us a roadmap for where price is likely headed before the next major bull run begins. Applying the same retracement framework to the current market cycle produces a range where Bitcoin may eventually bottom if history repeats.

Mapping the current cycle’s Fibonacci retracement from the cycle low to the October 2025 high reveals three critical zones. The 0.618 sits at approximately $57,000-$58,000, which also aligns closely with the Weekly 200 Moving Average. However, this level alone may not represent the final low, based on how previous cycles behaved.

Instead, deeper retracement levels appear more consistent with historical patterns. This is where the 0.786 and 0.86 retacements come into play. The 0.786 retracement level sits near $39,000 and coincides with the monthly 100-moving average. Beneath that, the 0.86 retracement level falls around $31,000.

Both levels have previously defined major cycle bottoms; therefore, Bitcoin’s next long-term low could be somewhere within the $39,000 to $31,000 range if the October 2025 peak proves to be the true cycle high.

Some market commentators have floated lower downside targets, including projections that Bitcoin could revisit the $20,000 region. However, the pattern-memory analysis shows that such a drop would represent a complete breakdown of Bitcoin’s historical cycle behavior.

BTC price breaks $71,000 | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

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The crypto market has a completely new lease on life, with Bitcoin and altcoins like Cardano (ADA) recording sharp price gains, per CoinMarketCap data. Specifically, Cardano has seen a visible shift in its on-chain metrics, suggesting that a somewhat bigger rally is ahead.

Cardano on-chain data shiftsOver the past 24 hours, Cardano trading volume has recorded more than a 23% increase. Within this period, the digital currency has seen a total of more than $834 million, shuffled through trading platforms.

With gradual liquidity returning to the market, speculation about how much of an upside it will be for the Cardano price are now growing. By implication, the ADA price is gradually eyeing a retest of the $0.30 resistant level. 

As of writing time, the Cardano price is up by 1.55% in the past day and has a spot market price of $0.2668. The last time ADA was priced at $0.30 was Jan. 31, after which it has recorded a series of higher lows under varying market conditions.

Cardano Hourly Price Chart | Source: TradingView/CoinMarketCapWith Cardano open interest always fluctuating and RSI and the moving average teasing a comeback, a retest of the resistance zone might open the ADA price to wilder price rallies.

Role of Midnight networkAmid the growing push for a Cardano rebound, the role of the privacy chain, Midnight Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, is also under review. As the sidechain hinted, the mainnet for the blockchain is on track to be launched later this month, setting a new era of privacy for Cardano.

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With top federated node validators like Google Cloud and Vodafone now added to the lineup, exposure to the broader Cardano ecosystem is poised to grow. With Midnight, Cardano can have a proxy rival against Zcash and other privacy-focused chains.

While the ADA price is largely considered undervalued, the technical posture and ecosystem trends hint at a big breakout ahead.

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As the total amount of SHIB held on exchanges continues to drop, Shiba Inu is getting close to a significant change in its on-chain structure. More than two trillion SHIB tokens have been removed from trading platforms, according to recent data, bringing the total exchange reserves closer to the crucial 80 trillion mark. 

It is getting betterThis consistent outflow may indicate a progressively better environment for the meme-based cryptocurrency, even though the asset's price performance is still poor.

The quantity of tokens that are easily accessible for sale on trading platforms is represented by exchange reserves. When these reserves fall, it usually means that instead of getting assets ready for liquidation, holders are shifting them into long-term storage or private wallets. 

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SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingViewThe decline in exchange balances, in SHIB's case, indicates that some market players might be moving away from active trading and toward holding.

Netflow data also shows that withdrawals are currently greater than deposits. Because fewer tokens are placed directly on exchanges, where they can be sold instantly, this imbalance lessens the pressure to sell right away. 

Things will not be easy for SHIBThis does not always result in a price increase, but it does set the stage for price stabilization in the event that demand eventually picks back up.

Technically speaking, SHIB's chart still shows a difficult situation. The asset is still trading below all significant moving averages and forming lower highs as it continues its ongoing downward trend.

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The price has been drifting toward levels not seen in years, as recent attempts at consolidation have repeatedly failed. Momentum indicators are still low, indicating that buyers have not yet taken back control of the market.

On the other hand, a possible long-term benefit is introduced by the decrease in the exchange supply. There is less circulating liquidity available for quick sales when significant volumes of tokens depart from exchanges. 

The decreased supply on exchanges can intensify upward movements if market sentiment improves or new demand enters the market.

The notion that long-term holders are accumulating could be strengthened if the current trend continues and exchange holdings drop below the 80 trillion threshold.

DDC Enterprise has increased its BTC holdings to 2,183 coins alongside record guidance.

Summary

DDC Enterprise now holds 2,183 BTC after adding 65 BTC during the latest treasury allocation round. The company guided for 2025 revenue of $39m to $41m, up sharply from prior periods. BTC traded near $72k with 7% daily gains, as on-chain data showed continued ETF and corporate inflows. DDC Enterprise has expanded its bitcoin treasury as it forecasts record revenue for 2025, underscoring how smaller corporates are increasingly adopting BTC as a balance-sheet asset alongside cash and short-term securities. The company disclosed that it now holds 2,183 BTC after purchasing an additional 65 BTC in its latest allocation cycle, pushing the notional value of its holdings into the low nine-figure range at current prices.

Management simultaneously projected full-year 2025 revenue between $39m and $41m, signaling confidence in core operations even as macro conditions and funding costs remain uncertain. This dual move — stronger guidance and a larger BTC position — positions DDC Enterprise as part of the expanding cohort of firms treating bitcoin as both a strategic reserve and a potential hedge against fiat debasement and inflation volatility.

The timing of the purchase coincides with renewed strength in the broader crypto market. BTC has reclaimed the $70k level after a stretch of weakness driven by profit-taking, ETF flow noise, and macro risk-off episodes, while Bitcoin (BTC) spot volumes on major exchanges have risen in tandem with net inflows into U.S. spot ETFs. For DDC Enterprise, locking in additional exposure while prices recover suggests an explicit willingness to live with mark-to-market volatility in exchange for longer-term upside and diversification. The firm joins a wider set of publicly visible corporates — from micro-cap growth names to larger fintechs such as Coinbase — that have incorporated digital assets into their treasury playbook, often alongside credit facilities and structured products that use BTC as collateral.

Corporate treasuries turn to BTC DDC Enterprise’s move fits into a broader pattern where corporate treasurers increasingly consider bitcoin allocations as part of liquidity and duration management rather than as a speculative side bet. In practical terms, this often means carving out a fixed percentage of excess cash for BTC purchases, executed over time via exchanges, desks, or ETF wrappers, then holding those assets in cold storage or with institutional custodians. As more firms integrate digital-asset rails via partners like Visa, operational frictions around settlement, payroll, and vendor payments are gradually declining, making it easier to justify on-chain exposure without disrupting day-to-day cash management.

Market structure also favors this shift. After months of distribution from long-term holders and macro-driven deleveraging, derivatives positioning in BTC has normalized, with funding rates near neutral and open interest rebuilding in a healthier, spot-led fashion. This environment reduces the risk that a single negative catalyst will trigger outsized liquidations, giving corporates like DDC Enterprise slightly more confidence when adding to holdings. Meanwhile, regulators continue to refine rules around custody, accounting, and disclosure, with frameworks such as MiCA in Europe clarifying how listed companies should report digital-asset exposure. For shareholders, the key question will be whether management can balance BTC’s volatility with operational discipline, ensuring that ambitious revenue guidance in the $39m–$41m range is met without undue reliance on asset price appreciation.

XRP is still trading under a broader bearish structure, but the recent price action looks like a base attempt after the sharp drawdown. For buyers, the main job is to reclaim key resistance zones and break the downtrend structure.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSX-V:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) ("CoTec" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the accelerated expiry date of the common share purchase warrants ("Warrants") issued by the Company pursuant to the Listed Issuer Finance Exemption ("LIFE") Offering and Private Placement announced by the Company on May 20, 2025 and completed in tranches on June 18, July 3, July 16 and July 21, 2025 (together the "Financing").

The Company issued an aggregate of 17,339,336 Warrants pursuant to the Financing entitling the holders thereof to purchase one common share of the Company ("Common Share") per Warrant at an exercise price of C$1.20 per Common Share for a period of 18 months following the date of issuance, subject to the Acceleration Clause (as defined herein).

The Warrants are subject to an accelerated expiry provision such that if, for any 15 consecutive trading days during the unexpired term of the Warrants, the closing price of the Common Shares on the TSX-V exceeds $1.35 (the "Acceleration Trigger"), the Company may accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants by way of an announcement ("Acceleration Clause").

The Company hereby advises that the Acceleration Trigger has been met as a result of the closing price of the Common Shares on the TSXV exceeding $1.35 for a period of 15 consecutive trading days ended March 3, 2026. Accordingly, the accelerated expiry date of the Warrants shall be Wednesday, April 10, 2026 ("Accelerated Expiry Date"), being 37 days following the date of this notice. All Warrants that remain unexercised after 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on the Accelerated Expiry Date will expire and become void and of no further force or effect.

To date, 5,132,643 Warrants have been exercised resulting in gross proceeds of $6,159,172 to the Company. If all the remaining 12,206,696 Warrants are exercised, the Company will receive further gross proceeds of approximately C$14,648,036.

About CoTec

CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSX-V:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) is redefining the future of resource extraction and recycling. Focused on rare earth magnets and strategic materials, CoTec integrates breakthrough technologies with strategic assets to unlock secure, sustainable, and low-cost supply chains.

CoTec's mission is clear: accelerate the energy transition while strengthening strategic mineral supply chains for the countries we operate in. By investing in and deploying disruptive technologies, the Company delivers capital-efficient, scalable solutions that transform marginal assets, tailings, waste streams, and recycled products into high-value critical minerals.

From its HyProMag USA magnet recycling joint venture in Texas, to iron tailings reprocessing in Québec, to next-generation copper and iron solutions backed by global majors, CoTec is building a diversified portfolio with long-term growth, rapid cash flow potential, and high barriers to entry. The result is a differentiated platform at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and strategic materials.

For more information, please visit www.cotec.ca

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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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Detroit, Michigan--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2026) - Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTCID: AITX) (the "Company"), a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), today announced that an existing channel partner has ordered two ROSA™ security devices, each powered by SARA™, RAD's agentic AI platform, to complete the detection to guard response architecture at a retail property. The pending deployment is designed to provide continuous edge-based monitoring with intelligent escalation to human guard response only when required, offering a more controlled and cost efficient approach to securing retail environments.

Artist’s depiction of a RAD ROSA security device securing a retail property as part of a detection to guard response architecture powered by SARA.

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Retail centers continue to face rising security costs driven by labor inflation, expanding property footprints, and increased after hours exposure. Traditional guard-only models often require continuous on-site presence regardless of actual threat activity, creating significant operating expense. By positioning ROSA devices at key access points and integrating SARA for intelligent analysis and escalation, the security posture shifts from constant manual coverage to continuous autonomous detection with targeted human intervention. This architecture provides retail operators with improved oversight while helping bring greater predictability and discipline to security spending.

Troy McCanna, Chief Revenue and Chief Security Officer at RAD, commented, "The industry is recognizing that placing autonomous detection at the edge and using intelligent AI to determine when human response is necessary is a smarter operational model. Retail operators cannot continue absorbing rising guard costs while maintaining the same coverage expectations. What we are seeing now is a shift toward layered security where technology handles constant monitoring and people are deployed with purpose. That transition is accelerating."

RAD invites security professionals and current and prospective channel partners to experience its full portfolio of solutions in action at ISC West 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to see live demonstrations, speak directly with RAD leadership and product experts, and learn how autonomous security deployments are being proven, expanded, and scaled across real world environments. Meetings may be scheduled in advance or coordinated onsite throughout the event.

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

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

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

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

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

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The information contained in this publication does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy securities of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the "Company"). The information provided herein is believed to be accurate and reliable, however the Company makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or completeness. The Company has no obligation to provide the recipient with additional updated information. No information in this publication should be interpreted as any indication whatsoever of the Company's future revenues, results of operations, or stock price.

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

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

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

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Stock futures are slightly higher this morning after two days of volatile trading, as investors assess the potential impact of the conflict in the Middle East; U.S. officials said Iran’s fighting capacity has been diminished while Saudi Arabia said a strike on an oil processing plant caused little damage; oil prices have stabilized after President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would protect oil shipping; bitcoin is surging, lifting crypto stocks along with it; and chip giant Broadcom is set to report earnings after the closing bell. Here's what you need to know today.

Stock Futures Rise as Traders Monitor War Stock futures are ticking higher after a wild few days of trading, as investors keep close tabs on developments in the Middle East. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 0.2% recently, while those linked to the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively. Major indexes closed lower yesterday but well above their intraday lows, as the market rebounded from steep early losses for the second day in a row. At one point Tuesday, the Dow had shed nearly 1,300 points—on track for its worst day since last April's tariff shock—but the blue chip index ended the day down 400 points.

Oil prices stabilized after two days of big gains that were fueled by concerns about supply disruptions, while bitcoin surged. (more on those markets below.) Gold futures were up 1.2% recently at $5,185 an ounce, recovering from a decline yesterday that came on the heels of a big gain on Monday. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which can influence mortgage rates and other consumer loans, was at 4.08%, up from 4.06% at yesterday's close.

Iran Conflict Enters 5th Day The conflict in the Middle East moved into its fifth day on Wednesday as U.S. military leaders said that Iran’s ability to launch attacks was declining. U.S. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, said that the U.S. has  “severely degraded Iran’s air defenses and destroyed hundreds of Iran’s ballistic missiles, launchers and drones,” according to a Wall Street Journal report. CNN reported that Trump said that Iran’s navy and air force have been “knocked out.” Israel said it has launched another wave of strikes in Iran while also targeting locations in Lebanon. The Saudi Arabia Defense Ministry said an Iranian strike on a Saudi Aramco oil facility caused minor damage that forced a temporary halt in operations, The Journal reported.

Oil Stabilizes After Trump Promises Tanker Protection Oil prices were little changed after rising sharply the past two days, as President Trump promised to provide insurance and possible Navy protection for oil tankers threatened by Iran. West Texas Intermediate futures, the U.S. crude oil benchmark, were recently down 0.5% at around $74 per barrel, after rising 11% over the past two sessions to its highest level since June. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, were holding steady at around $81.50 per barrel, after gaining 12% the past two days. Goldman Sachs lifted its forecast for oil prices by $10, with the bank now projecting that Brent crude will average $76 a barrel over the second quarter, up from the prior projection of $66 a barrel. Investors are concerned that a sustained rise in oil prices could spark inflation and weigh on economic activity.

Bitcoin Rises Above $70,000, Lifting Crypto Stocks Bitcoin surged overnight to eclipse the $70,000 threshold for the first time since mid-February. Bitcoin traded at around $71,300 recently, up from a low yesterday around $66,300. The rising bitcoin price helped lift stocks tied to cryptocurrencies. Shares of major bitcoin buyer Strategy (MSTR) and crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) were each up about 7% in recent premarket trading, while bitcoin miners MARA Holdings (MARA) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) added 6% and 4%, respectively.

Broadcom Set to Report Earnings Today Investors will be keeping a close eye on Broadcom (AVGO) results, due after the closing bell, for the latest indication of the state of the AI business. The chipmaker is expected to report adjusted earnings per share of $2.02 on a nearly 29% year-over-year jump in revenue to a record $19.21 billion for its fiscal first quarter, according to estimates compiled by Visible Alpha. Broadcom stock has lost nearly one-quarter of its value from its December high, amid concerns about growing competition, pressures from rising memory prices, and skepticism around the sustainability of AI-driven growth. However, Wall Street analysts have remained bullish on Broadcom, setting a mean target price of around $454. The stock was up about 1% ahead of the opening bell at around $317.

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WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Charles Schwab Corporation announced today that it has scheduled its Institutional Investor Day on Thursday, May 14th. This event, which will be held via live public webcast, is designed to help the investment community keep abreast of recent business developments and the Company’s current strategic focus. The program is scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET. Participants will include members of the company’s executive management and senior leadership team.

The event will be accessible at https://schwabevents.com/corporation.

About Charles Schwab

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) is a leading provider of financial services, with 38.7 million active brokerage accounts, 5.8 million workplace plan participant accounts, 2.2 million banking accounts, and $12.15 trillion in client assets as of January 31, 2026. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. Its broker-dealer subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC, https://www.sipc.org), and its affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent, fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through Schwab Advisor ServicesTM. Its primary banking subsidiary, Charles Schwab Bank, SSB (member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender), provides banking and lending services and products. More information is available at https://www.aboutschwab.com.

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New Multi-Port Charging Architecture Signals a Potential Leap Toward Ultra-Fast EV Refueling - Designed to Accelerate Adoption, Improve Infrastructure Efficiency, and Transform the Global Charging Experience

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC Pink:ELEK) today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent No. 12,522,100 B1, titled "Multi-Port Charging Assembly for Electric Vehicles."

Click here to view U.S. Patent No. 12,522,100 B1 at the USPTO

This newly issued patent represents a potential advancement in electric vehicle charging technology. The patented multi-port charging architecture is engineered to combine multiple independent power inputs and intelligently manage them through a single charging interface. By addressing structural limitations inherent in traditional single-port charging systems, the technology introduces a new infrastructure model that could significantly enhance how electric vehicles are recharged worldwide.

The Company believes this multi-port charging approach has the potential to dramatically reduce overall EV charging times while maintaining compatibility with existing vehicle standards, positioning the technology as a scalable solution for next-generation global EV infrastructure.

"Our primary objective with this patented technology is to fundamentally redefine the electric vehicle charging experience," said Shlomo Bleier, Chief Executive Officer of Elektros Inc. "We are working toward a future where recharging an electric vehicle from empty to full is comparable to refueling a gasoline vehicle - approximately three to four minutes. With our multi-port charging architecture, our goal is to enable full EV battery recharging in roughly seven minutes, a transformative advancement compared to the approximately one hour required by today's fastest supercharging solutions."

The patent was officially issued on January 13, 2026, includes 20 claims, and benefits from a 713-day patent term extension under 35 U.S.C. §154(b). The invention was developed by Shlomo Bleier and is assigned to Elektros Inc.

Elektros believes the technology may be applicable across a broad range of electric vehicle platforms, including passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and specialty electric vehicles worldwide.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding anticipated technological capabilities, performance targets, infrastructure deployment, commercialization plans, and potential market opportunities. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to factors including technological development challenges, regulatory considerations, capital availability, market acceptance, competitive developments, and broader economic conditions. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI), a global technology leader in energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management and mission-critical performance, has approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock, payable on April 10, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026. Johnson Controls has paid a consecutive dividend since 1887.

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Johnson Controls, a global technology leader in energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management and mission-critical performance, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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SOURCE Johnson Controls International plc