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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) believes that the Bitcoin price could still reach $200,000. This bullish prediction comes after the cryptocurrency has seen years of strong performance, climbing past $126,000 and setting a new all-time high in 2025. With ETFs driving demand, whales accumulating, and global adoption steadily rising, a surge to $200,000 seems inevitable for the crypto founder. 

Binance Founder Predicts Bitcoin Price Could Hit $200,000 Bitcoin spent the past few years in a major uptrend, reaching multiple ATHs after the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. Following this, adoption and demand for the cryptocurrency skyrocketed, and for months, its price continued to appreciate with minimal pullbacks. 

In 2025, Bitcoin hit a peak above $126,000. While many anticipated this achievement, some raised doubts, especially critics like Peter Schiff. Against this backdrop, the recent statement by CZ foresees another significant milestone for BTC that some analysts still believe won’t happen, at least not for another couple of years. 

Although Bitcoin has since shed a significant portion of its gains since its peak, the Binance founder has boldly stated that BTC reaching $200,000 is “the most obvious thing in the world.” He emphasized that it was only a matter of time before the Bitcoin price rises to this level, representing almost double its current ATH. While CZ acknowledged that the exact timing of the projected rally remains uncertain, his confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term outlook remains unwavering.

Notably, CZ’s bullish prediction for Bitcoin comes as the US regulatory landscape continues to evolve, aiming to create a safer, potentially bullish environment for digital assets. With bills like the CLARITY Act under consideration, the crypto market could benefit from clearer guidelines, increased institutional adoption, and greater investor confidence. Although the bill was initially scheduled for a vote by the US Senate Banking Committee on January 15, the decision was ultimately delayed, leaving the timeline for regulatory clarity uncertain.

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In addition to his bullish Bitcoin forecast, CZ has also predicted that a crypto “Super Cycle” could be approaching. The Binance founder pointed to recent developments involving the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a key factor behind his optimism. He highlighted a report on X, revealing that the SEC had officially removed crypto from its 2026 priority risk list, a move that could provide the industry with greater regulatory relief and create more room for future bullish growth. 

Analyst Forecasts $200,000 BTC In 2026 Sharing a similar outlook to CZ, a popular crypto analyst, Rekt Fencer, who has over 336,000 followers on X, has also predicted that Bitcoin could surge to $200,000. Despite the broader crypto market still recovering from a prolonged bear market, the analyst remains confident in BTC’s near-term prospects, noting that the cryptocurrency could replicate its explosive growth seen during the 2020 bull cycle. 

Source: Chart from Rekt Fencer on X Unlike CZ, who has not provided a specific timeline for his $200,000 forecast, Rekt Fencer believes that BTC could hit this level before the end of 2026. His price chart even points to a potential target of $240,000, which he suggests Bitcoin could reach without major dumps. 

BTC trading at $95,731 on the 1D chart | Source: BTCUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com

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The year 2026 is turning out to be a promising and exciting one, especially for Ripple, as the leading payment firm continues to carry out strategic moves to bolster operations in the crypto and financial sectors. One of the most recent moves making waves in the space is the investment to support LMAX and strengthen market infrastructure.

LMAX Gains Major Boost With Ripple Investment A recent report discloses that Ripple has taken yet another significant step in its institutional expansion by investing to support LMAX’s worldwide business strategy. With the aim of reinforcing its commitment to building a robust, enterprise-grade market infrastructure, the firm has invested over $150 million to support this strategy.

Ripple’s move underscores its focus on strengthening the railroads that link digital assets with traditional finance, expanding access to regulated trading platforms, and deepening liquidity. Such a move marks the persistent efforts of the company in transforming global trading models.

According to market expert and trader Pumpius on X, this is a far bigger move than a simple strategic investment from the payment firm. Instead, it is a strategic integration move aimed at hardwiring the adjacency of XRP to institutional price discovery and execution infrastructure.

The expert highlighted that LMAX operates high-performance, low-latency venues for FX, metals, and digital assets, which are being used by banks, funds, and professional liquidity providers. This creates a period where size is traded under stringent regulatory standards, and risk is controlled.

By supporting LMAX’s global expansion, Pumpius stated that Ripple is making sure XRP is positioned within venues that institutions already trust for hedging funds, market making, and balance sheet management. This seems to be a better move in comparison to relying on fragmented retail liquidity.

Interestingly, this bolsters Ripple’s end-to-end stack across settlement, liquidity provisioning, custody, and execution. While it may seem complex, this is vital since tokenized deposits, compliant stablecoins, and on-chain settlement are shifting into production.

However, Pumpius added that the outcome is deeper liquidity, tighter spreads, and routine XRP usage within regulated market infrastructure, long before the wider market notices the underlying shift.

XRP Charting Path To New All-Time High? XRP is regaining bullish traction as market structure points to a historical trend that preceded a massive wave up to previous highs. From a weekly timeframe chart shared by ChartNerd, XRP is forming a pivotal Golden Cross pattern, which could shape its next trajectory.

It is worth noting that the last time this pattern appeared on the weekly Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), the altcoin rallied to new all-time highs. With the same structure unfolding, a similar price trend is expected to occur.

Source: Chart from ChartNerd on X Currently, the MACD is in oversold territory, and the Golden Cross formation is expected to form in the upcoming weeks. Given that the market structure is protecting a 400-day defense zone, expansion seems likely.

XRP trading at $2.07 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

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As meme coins posted sharp rebounds earlier this year, PEPE also rallied, delivering notable gains. Although the meme coin has since slipped back into negative territory, a crypto analyst believes another bullish reversal may be approaching soon. According to the analyst, a key technical pattern has recently emerged on the chart, suggesting that PEPE has formed a bottom and could be on its way to a massive 3,000% price rally. 

PEPE Price Prepares For Massive 3,000% Rally In a post shared on X this Thursday, market analyst CryptoLinx outlined a bullish outlook for PEPE, pointing to a key shift on the weekly chart that he believes could trigger a 3,000% rally in the meme coin’s price. He stated that PEPE has just printed a bullish Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) cross on the weekly timeframe. 

The analyst’s chart shows the weekly MACD lines crossing upward with momentum shifting from red to green. This move comes after an extended downtrend and coincides with price stabilizing and starting to curl higher, a pattern often associated with a rounded bottom. 

Source: X In his post, CryptoLinx emphasized that most traders and investors do not fully understand just how powerful the weekly MACD can be when it crosses at a true market bottom. Such moments often mark the market’s transition from an accumulation phase to a sustained uptrend. 

In previous cycles, similar setups have led to substantial price appreciation in PEPE. Moves of 200% to 300% were recorded in the PEPE price as momentum shifted in favor of buyers. CryptoLinx has suggested that if PEPE has indeed found its true bottom, its potential price rally could be significantly more explosive than past cycles. 

Based on the analyst’s predictions, the bullish MACD cross would not fuel a simple price recovery for PEPE, but an explosive surge that could completely flip its ongoing downtrend and mark a new ATH. The analysis points to a potential upside of 1,500% to 3,000% for PEPE this year. Such a rally could see the meme coin jump from its current levels around $0.00000585 to $0.0000928 and $0.000179, respectively. 

An Update On PEPE Price Action In 2025, the Pepe price spent several months in a sustained downtrend, closing the year in the red and extending its losses into the first few days of 2026. However, as meme coins saw a sudden market revival at the beginning of the year, PEPE jumped by more than 30%, briefly rallying before shedding some of its gains. 

According to CoinMarketCap’s data, the PEPE price remains down over 68% Year-to-Date (YTD). Despite this broader decline, the meme coin has shown signs of recovery, climbing more than 44% over the past month. At the time of writing, PEPE is down nearly 3% in the last 24 hours and about 4.5% in the past week. 

Price retraces gains | Source: PEPEUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

XRP could be approaching an inflection point as a closely watched chart pattern tightens into its apex and broader “risk-on” signals in equities flash green, according to XRPL developer Bird (@Bird_XRPL).

In a series of posts on X, Bird, the developer behind XRPL meme coin DROP, pointed to XRP’s hourly structure as setting up for a decisive move “before the end of the week,” arguing that a technical breakout could accelerate quickly toward a nearby upside objective.

“Take a look at XRP on the hourly. A move is about to happen before the end of the week,” Bird wrote alongside a chart showing a contracting triangle with price compressing into the tip. “A measured move if we send upwards could push us straight to that $2.69 mark which finally gets us into ‘bull run’ mode.”

XRP price analysis, 1-hour chart | Source: X @Bird_XRPL Russell 2000 Breakout Puts XRP on Alert Beyond the short-term pattern, Bird anchored his thesis to US small caps, arguing that the Russell 2000’s behavior has historically mattered for XRP and the broader altcoin complex.

“The Russell 2000 is about to close its highest weekly close in history. That matters ALOT for XRP,” Bird said. “Historically, XRP and altcoins have always tracked the Russell 2000 extremely closely. It’s the true risk on index for mid caps (not mega caps like the S&P or MAG7 where most capital has been parked).”

Bird’s argument is that XRP still trades more like a mid-cap risk asset than a mega-cap “store of value” proxy, making the Russell’s breakout a useful macro tell for when speculative capital rotates back into higher beta exposures. He described the current backdrop as “capital rotating” and “risk … back on,” suggesting that the market may be entering a window where positioning can change quickly if narratives align.

In a longer follow-up thread, Bird described XRP’s extended consolidation as increasingly out of sync with what he views as constructive macro conditions across risk assets.

“We’re at a genuinely clinical moment for XRP. We’ve gone sideways for over a year, yet the Russell 2000 is now in full price discovery, other stock markets have been at all time highs for a long time, metals are elevated, and Bitcoin dominance is chopping at levels that historically dumps at,” he wrote.

Bird also pointed to a prior episode as a reference point: “In November ’24, the Russell turned green and XRP went parabolic roughly 10 days later,” he said, arguing that this time the Russell has gone further by reclaiming highs and holding strength across timeframes. In his view, the remaining constraint is rotation, not necessarily a sharp drawdown in metals or other assets, but simply a pause that allows risk appetite to re-price.

On XRP and Ripple specific context, Bird said “acquisitions done, partnerships rolling out, NDAs lifting, legal clarity forming,” and argued that the market is nearing a point where “a single narrative, catalyst, or push can ignite XRP fast.”

The key near-term test is whether the tightening technical structure resolves upward as Bird expects and whether cross-asset risk appetite continues to support alt beta. If both align, Bird’s framework suggests traders will be watching for a momentum break that could carry XRP toward the $2.69 objective and, in his view, potentially open the door to a faster path toward fresh cycle highs.

At press time, XRP traded at $2.06.

XRP faces the 0.382 Fib, 1-week chart | Source: XRPUSDT on TradingView.com Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

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Bitcoin is facing a critical test as bulls try to push price above a key resistance zone, hoping to confirm that the recent rebound has real traction. After weeks of choppy trading and repeated rejections, the market is again pressing into levels that could decide whether BTC transitions back into recovery mode or slips into another leg of consolidation. While momentum has improved in recent sessions, the broader structure still reflects uncertainty, with investors split between breakout expectations and caution after the latest correction.

A report from XWIN Research Japan suggests Bitcoin is not currently in a strong directional trend, but instead remains trapped in a consolidation phase defined by range-bound price action and ongoing structural rebuilding. In this environment, the market is attempting to reset positioning after heavy volatility, while supply and demand continue to balance out near major technical levels.

According to the analysis, the bias remains conditionally bullish, meaning upside continuation is still possible if Bitcoin can secure acceptance above resistance and hold it as support. However, the report also warns that short-term overheating risks persist, especially if leverage builds too quickly or price surges without sustained spot demand behind it. With Bitcoin approaching a pivotal inflection point, the next move could be decisive for broader market sentiment.

Whales Take Control as Retail Activity Stays Muted The report adds that one of the most important shifts in Bitcoin’s current structure is the change in participant quality. CryptoQuant data suggests retail involvement in both spot and futures markets remains muted, while “Big Whale Orders” continue to appear across spot exchanges and derivatives venues.

This points to a market that is being driven less by impulsive speculation and more by larger players gradually positioning through size and patience, shaping liquidity conditions around key price levels.

This trend is reinforced by the 90-day Spot Taker CVD, which has flipped back into Taker Buy Dominant territory. In simple terms, aggressive market buying is increasing again, yet price has not accelerated sharply.

Bitcoin Spot Taker CVD | Source: CryptoQuant That combination often implies that sell-side pressure is being absorbed, and available supply is being quietly taken off the table at lower levels. Rather than signaling euphoric demand, the behavior aligns more with structural accumulation and controlled risk-taking.

At the same time, futures markets are heating up. Rising volumes and taker buying in derivatives suggest a more speculative layer is returning, raising the risk of short-term volatility if leverage becomes overcrowded. Still, spot flows indicate whales are absorbing supply, meaning futures-driven shakeouts can occur while underlying accumulation continues. The base case remains retail fading as whales take control, unless leverage distorts the structure again.

Bitcoin Faces Heavy Moving Average Resistance Bitcoin is holding near $95,500 after a sharp recovery rally that began from the late-November lows. The chart shows BTC rebounding aggressively from the $85,000–$88,000 area, forming a clean sequence of higher lows and higher highs into mid-January. This move suggests that buyers have regained short-term control, but the market is now entering a key resistance zone where rallies have repeatedly stalled since the breakdown in November.

BTC testing critical resistance | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView The most immediate level to watch is the cluster between $95,000 and $98,000, where price is now pressing into overhead supply. BTC is also approaching the declining medium-term moving averages, which are acting as dynamic resistance and signaling that the broader trend is still recovering, not fully reversed.

A clean daily close above this zone would strengthen the case for continuation toward the $100,000 psychological level and potentially a retest of the $105,000 area.

However, if Bitcoin fails to hold above $94,000–$95,000, the breakout risks turning into another liquidity sweep followed by consolidation. In that scenario, support sits near $92,000, with a deeper pullback targeting the $88,000–$90,000 range where buyers previously stepped in. For now, the trend is improving, but confirmation depends on reclaiming resistance with sustained volume.

Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

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Sebastian's journey into the world of crypto began four years ago, driven by a fascination with the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize financial systems. His initial exploration focused on understanding the intricacies of various crypto projects, particularly those focused on building innovative financial solutions. Through countless hours of research and learning, Sebastian developed a deep understanding of the underlying technologies, market dynamics, and potential applications of cryptocurrencies. As his knowledge grew, Sebastian felt compelled to share his insights with others. He began actively contributing to online discussions on platforms like X and LinkedIn, focusing on fintech and crypto-related content. His goal was to expose valuable trends and insights to a wider audience, fostering a deeper understanding of the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. Sebastian's contributions quickly gained recognition, and he became a trusted voice in the online crypto community. To further enhance his expertise, Sebastian pursued a UC Berkeley Fintech: Frameworks, Applications, and Strategies certification. This rigorous program equipped him with valuable skills and knowledge regarding Financial Technology, bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). The certification deepened his understanding of the broader financial landscape and its intersection with blockchain technology. Sebastian's passion for finance and writing is evident in his work. He enjoys delving into financial research, analyzing market trends, and exploring the latest developments in the crypto space. In his spare time, Sebastian can often be found immersed in charts, studying 10-K forms, or engaging in thought-provoking discussions about the future of finance. Sebastian's journey as a crypto analyst and investor has been marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a dedication to sharing his insights. His ability to navigate the complex world of crypto, combined with his passion for financial research and communication, makes him a valuable asset to the industry. As the crypto landscape continues to evolve, Sebastian remains at the forefront, providing valuable insights and contributing to the growth of this revolutionary technology.

Ripple's growth may not mean what XRP investors hope it does.

Despite XRP's (XRP 0.63%) nearly 40% decline from its July peak, many XRP bulls are still optimistic. Ripple, the company behind XRP, just secured conditional approval for a national bank charter, and with its SEC case behind it, bulls believe the future is bright.

RippleNet adoption doesn't necessarily boost XRP demand But there's a fundamental problem most investors overlook: Banks can adopt Ripple's technology without ever using XRP. RippleNet delivers faster payments and lower costs, while allowing banks to remain with traditional currencies -- no XRP required.

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This creates a disconnect in XRP's investment thesis. The core argument has always been straightforward: More banking adoption equals higher XRP demand, which drives the price up. However, when the banks fueling Ripple's growth bypass XRP entirely, that logic no longer holds up.

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin sidelines XRP And Ripple's stablecoin push certainly doesn't help. The company just secured conditional approval for a national bank charter to support RLUSD, its dollar-backed stablecoin. RLUSD could easily replace XRP as the go-to bridge asset in ODL transactions.

I believe most of XRP's value is based on pure speculation and hype -- but hype fades. And when that happens, XRP's price will plummet.

Johnny Rice has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends XRP. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Major cryptocurrencies saw gains with Bitcoin rising 1.5% to approximately $92,000 and Ethereum up 1% to about $3,130. Solana increased by roughly 2% to $142, and XRP grew by 1% to $2.06. Among the top movers, Dash surged by around 60%, Intellectual Property (IP) tokens by 30%, and Monero climbed 13% to reach a new all-time high of $680 before settling at $640. Meanwhile, gold and silver also reached new all-time highs following the investigation involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

In a significant legislative development, the U.S. Senate released the draft of the Crypto Market Clarity Act. This proposed legislation includes restrictions on rewards for stablecoins, aiming to bring more oversight and clarity to the market. Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns about the inclusion of cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans, arguing that they pose excessive risks to retirees.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, emphasized the need for better decentralized stablecoins. He highlighted potential governance capture and inflation risks that could affect the stability and reliability of these financial tools in the crypto ecosystem.

In corporate news, World Liberty Financial introduced a new crypto lending platform based on its USD1 stablecoin, attracting roughly $20 million in initial investment. This move reflects a growing trend among financial institutions to explore opportunities in digital asset lending markets.

BitGo, a prominent digital asset custody provider, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, seeking a valuation around $2 billion. The company reported that its custody assets have exceeded $100 billion, indicating significant growth and confidence in the security of digital asset storage solutions.

Regulatory challenges continue with Tennessee authorities ordering Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to cease operations in sports prediction markets and reimburse users. This action is part of a broader multi-state legal confrontation over the legality and regulation of prediction markets within the cryptocurrency sector.

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a financial instrument that trades on stock exchanges, similar to stocks. It typically holds assets such as stocks, commodities, or bonds and is designed to track an index or a basket of assets. A ‘spot’ ETF involves direct investment in the underlying asset rather than derivatives or futures. Issuers file for ETFs to provide investors with exposure to various assets in a regulated, exchange-traded format. Approval for ETFs generally involves regulatory scrutiny to ensure investor protection and market integrity.

Regulatory bodies focus on several key areas when assessing cryptocurrency products, including custody solutions, market integrity, surveillance-sharing agreements, and comprehensive disclosures. These measures aim to protect investors and maintain orderly markets. The introduction of new legislation, such as the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, reflects ongoing efforts to address these concerns and provide clearer guidelines for the industry.

Institutional interest in cryptocurrency products has been growing, driven by client demand for diversified investment options and the pursuit of new fee-generating products. Large banks and asset managers are exploring digital assets as they seek to offer clients alternative access routes to this rapidly evolving market.

Bitcoin remains the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, often serving as a benchmark for the industry. Meanwhile, other cryptocurrencies like Solana, a smart contract platform, have gained attention for their potential to support decentralized applications.

The cryptocurrency market is characterized by several risks, including high volatility, liquidity challenges, operational risks, and regulatory uncertainties. Tracking error and management fees are additional considerations for investors, particularly when dealing with complex financial products.

The competitive landscape for cryptocurrency products is dynamic, with multiple issuers frequently filing similar offerings. Timelines for product launches can be unpredictable, and amendments to filings are common as issuers respond to regulatory feedback and market conditions.

Looking ahead, the crypto sector anticipates further regulatory reviews, potential amendments to proposed legislation, and continued dialogue between stakeholders. The outcome of these processes will be closely watched by market participants and could significantly impact the future direction of cryptocurrency regulation and adoption.

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XRP’s huge circulating supply is always a point of discussion among many market participants. This discussion is always around how it can realistically trade at huge price levels in the double and triple digits with such a huge total supply. However, discussion around its burn rate has resurfaced due to current figures showing a steady reduction in the cryptocurrency’s total supply. 

According to data shared by an expert on X, XRP’s supply has declined by more than 2 million tokens over the past two years, with comments about how the burn mechanism works, what it actually means for long-term supply, and how it fits into discussions about its valuation and use in large-scale payments.

XRP Burns: Millions Are Gone Forever XRP does not rely on a discretionary burn program or periodic token destruction events. Instead, the XRP Ledger permanently destroys a small amount of the token every time a transaction is processed. This fee is not paid to validators or any network participant. Once it is consumed by the protocol, it is removed from circulation permanently.

According to numbers shared on X by 24HRSCRYPTO, the total supply stood at 99,988,313,728 about 806 days ago. Today, that number is closer to 99,985,726,061. The difference is 2,587,667 XRP that no longer exist, meaning a little over 3,200 of the altcoin is destroyed per day.

That number may not look dramatic compared to its nearly 100 billion maximum supply. However, it shows consistent on-ledger usage leading to a steady reduction in supply. This has led to the cumulative amount of the token burned slowly moving higher over the full lifetime of the Ledger.

Pre-Mined, How Institutions Fit Into The Design The post by 24HRSCRYPTO also revisits a long-standing aspect of XRP’s structure. The token’s entire supply of 100 billion tokens was created at inception, although not all were released at launch.

Furthermore, its supply has always been fixed, and burns will continue to reduce the total number of the token in existence. This is in contrast to networks like Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Solana that see their total circulating supply increase over time.

Furthermore, Ripple, which developed the Ledger, has consistently framed the altcoin from a payments and financial infrastructure perspective. This trend is also unlike most other cryptocurrencies, which are built to work in parallel against traditional finance.

24HRSCRYPTO notes that this design reflects an institutional mindset, noting that supply certainty is something banks and large financial players tend to prefer. When trillions start to flow into the altcoin, the circulating supply will continue to decrease. According to the analyst, $100 per XRP is inevitable in this case. This viewpoint is based on the fact that higher price targets for the token are not speculations but a functional requirement for global-scale usage.

XRP trading at $2.06 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com

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ranians are moving Bitcoin into personal wallets as the rial collapses and internet restrictions intensify. On-chain data shows crypto usage surging during unrest, reinforcing Bitcoin’s role as a crisis hedge. Iran is facing a severe crisis right now. People are protesting across the country, and in return, the government shut down the internet nationwide. This reflects the Iranian rial collapsing to a record low, losing almost all its value against major currencies. Access to the global financial system is heavily restricted. So people in Iran are looking for the alternate way to protect their money. 

Bitcoin Emerges as a Financial Lifeline for Iranians Amid Internet Shutdown and Currency Collapse According to Chainalysis, people started withdrawing bitcoin from the exchanges and moving it to their personal wallets right after the internet shutdown began. This shows that they are not trusting exchanges and the government and are taking bitcoin directly into their own custody. Crypto is becoming one of the survival tools for the Iranians right now, apart from other financial firms like banks.

Many people see Bitcoin as a safer place to store value and an alternative savings protection from high inflation. Bitcoin can be stored privately and accessed later outside the banking system. At this time of crisis, Bitcoin is becoming one of the major financial backup tools. 

As per the Chainalysis report, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which was the military group, is involved in crypto and controls half of the crypto activity. Iran’s total crypto ecosystem has reached $7.78 billion in 2025, and recently, IRGC wallets have been linked to a $1 billion transaction from two UK-based exchanges. So crypto is playing a vital role for both governments and citizens for different reasons. 

This situation shows people believe in Bitcoin when their local currency fails during the crisis and prefer self-custody of their Bitcoin. Internet shutdowns often increase crypto withdrawals and can bypass the restrictions. 

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MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUAI) (“New Era” or the “Company”), a developer and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure and integrated power assets in the Permian Basin, today announced it has partnered with Primary Digital Infrastructure, an independent data center investment platform, to co-develop Texas Critical Data Centers (“TCDC”). The parties will co-sponsor the project and jointly bring deep institutional expertise in energy, data center development, and institutional asset management to the approximately one-gigawatt-plus hyperscale campus. Located in Ector County, TCDC is being engineered specifically to support the next generation of hyperscale compute needs. The campus will feature both grid and behind-the-meter power generation solutions with significant future expansion potential.

E. Will Gray II, CEO of New Era Energy & Digital, commented: “The formation of our partnership with Primary Digital is a watershed moment for New Era Energy & Digital and a powerful validation of our vision. Their team’s unparalleled track record, from developing global data center portfolios to financing multi-billion dollar projects, provides the critical expertise required to execute a development of this scale. This partnership is instrumental in bringing the TCDC project to its final completion. We remain on track to sign a hyperscale anchor tenant in line with our previous guidance, and we believe this development will deliver significant and durable value to our NUAI shareholders and project stakeholders.”

As lead capital partner and co-sponsor, Primary Digital Infrastructure brings a comprehensive execution strategy to the TCDC hyperscale campus. Leveraging deep relationships with the world’s leading cloud and AI companies, the firm is well positioned to secure a hyperscaler anchor tenant for the project’s initial phase, located near Odessa, Texas. Simultaneously, Primary Digital Infrastructure’s capital-markets expertise will be instrumental in structuring and arranging the complex financing required for a project of this magnitude. This financial stewardship, combined with the team’s proven experience in delivering mission-critical data center facilities, provides a clear roadmap for the timely and on-budget completion of the campus, systematically de-risking the development from conception to commercial operation.

“The next wave of hyperscale and AI infrastructure is being built where power is abundant, flexible, and economically advantaged. This tactical co-development project exemplifies that shift while aligning with our strategy of building portfolios of high quality, risk-mitigated data center assets that are critical to tomorrow’s digital economy,” said Bill Stein, executive managing director and chief investment officer at Primary Digital Infrastructure. “With an experienced, well-capitalized partner like New Era, together we will deliver a strategically located, hyperscale-ready campus that is designed to meet the demands of investment grade tenants seeking reliable solutions for their advanced computing needs.”

Today’s news builds upon Primary Digital Infrastructure’s continued capital strategy and deal momentum, including its previously announced flagship initiative within the Stargate program, a $15 billion joint venture with Crusoe Energy Systems and Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OWL) to develop a 1.2-gigawatt AI data center campus in Abilene, Texas. Among the largest AI-focused data center developments in the United States, the campus has secured more than $11.6 billion in combined debt and equity financing, underscoring the firm’s ability to attract and deploy institutional capital at scale.

About New Era Energy & Digital, Inc.
New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUAI) is a developer and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure and integrated power assets. With a growing portfolio of strategically located, vertically integrated resources including powered land and powered shells, the Company delivers turnkey solutions that enable hyperscale, enterprise, and edge operators to accelerate data center deployment, optimize total cost of ownership, and future-proof its infrastructure investments. For more information, visit: www.newerainfra.ai, and follow New Era Energy & Digital on LinkedIn and X.

About Primary Digital Infrastructure
Primary Digital Infrastructure is an investment platform that accelerates the growth of hyperscaler and AI-driven data centers. Founded by industry pioneers Bill Stein, David Ferdman, Peter Hopper, and John Sheputis, Primary Digital Infrastructure provides flexible capital solutions to premier data center owners and operators—including recapitalizations, outright acquisitions, and forward takeouts. The firm empowers operators to unlock capital, fuel expansion, and meet the rising demand for next-generation digital infrastructure. To learn more, visit https://primaryinfra.com/ and follow Primary Digital Infrastructure on LinkedIn.

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The pharmaceutical leader continues to grab headlines.

Investors looking to capitalize on the growing artificial intelligence (AI) industry are mostly turning to the tech sector, which is home to some of the best AI stocks on the market. However, companies in other industries are also using AI in ways that could improve their businesses and make them more attractive investments.

Consider Eli Lilly (LLY +0.53%), the world's most valuable healthcare company, which recently announced an AI-related initiative. Does the company's work in this field make the stock a buy?

Eli Lilly partners with the AI leader On Jan. 12, Eli Lilly announced that it would partner with Nvidia (NVDA 0.29%) to build an innovation lab in the San Francisco Bay area. The lab will bring together some of Eli Lilly's experienced researchers and Nvidia's engineers to collaborate on building AI models to accelerate drug discovery. The two companies will invest up to $1 billion over five years in this initiative.

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Why is this important? Developing novel medicines is currently a slow, risky, and time-consuming process that can take over a decade and cost more than $1 billion. Many brand-new compounds that enter the clinic never reach the market.

Improving the success rate of these efforts would be a massive win for Eli Lilly and the entire pharmaceutical industry. It's worth pointing out that this isn't the first such move the company has made.

Last year, Eli Lilly announced it was building what would become the most powerful supercomputer in the industry, in partnership with Nvidia. Eli Lilly hopes to train this supercomputer using the massive amount of data on clinical trial successes and failures it has amassed over the years.

Before that, Eli Lilly launched TuneLab, a platform for an AI drug-discovery model, which it made available to smaller biotechs that wouldn't otherwise be able to build one. Access to the platform is free for smaller drugmakers and will grant Eli Lilly access to even more data it can use to train and fine-tune its AI models.

Is Eli Lilly stock a buy? The company's AI-related efforts are unlikely to pay off anytime soon. However, if AI does have the potential to transform drug discovery, the drugmaker seems well-positioned to be one of the biggest winners from this transformation, given the moves it is making.

That isn't the best reason to buy the stock today, though. There are other things that make Eli Lilly attractive. Here are three of them.

First is the company's dominance in the market for weight management drugs. Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, sold under the brand name Zepbound for weight loss, became the best-selling drug in the world in the third quarter and should continue powering strong top-line growth for the company, at least through the end of the decade. The company's revenue grew 54% year over year to $17.6 billion in the third quarter, while its earnings per share (EPS) came in at $6.21, a whopping 480% higher than the year-ago period.

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Beyond its current lineup, Eli Lilly appears to be close to launching orforglipron, an oral medication to treat diabetes and obesity. Meanwhile, some of its pipeline candidates in this area, such as retatrutide, are also delivering outstanding results.

Second, Eli Lilly has sought to diversify its pipeline to reduce reliance on its core therapeutic area. Relatively recent approvals that should make a small dent in its financial results include Ebglyss for eczema, Jaypirca, a cancer medicine, and Kisunla, which treats Alzheimer's disease.

The company's pipeline also features a range of products across oncology, immunology, pain management, and rare diseases, among others. Eli Lilly should succeed in launching more products over the next five years that will help diversify its lineup.

Lastly, the drugmaker is a great dividend-growth stock. Eli Lilly is generating substantial free cash flow and using it to reward shareholders with consistent dividend increases. Over the past five years, the company's dividend has increased by 103.5%. It doesn't matter if it's for growth or dividends -- Eli Lilly is an excellent stock to buy.

Ondas Holdings Inc. (ONDS) Analyst/Investor Day January 16, 2026 10:00 AM EST

Company Participants

Eric Brock - Chairman, CEO & President
Meir Kliner - President of Ondas Autonomous Systems
Oshri Lugassy - Co-Chief Executive Officer of Ondas Autonomous Systems
Avshalom Amossi
Mark Green - Head of Global Corporate Development and M&A

Conference Call Participants

Amit Dayal - H.C. Wainwright & Co, LLC, Research Division
Timothy Horan - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division
Mike Latimore - Northland Capital Markets, Research Division
Jonathan Siegmann - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division
Maxwell Michaelis - Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC, Research Division
Matthew Galinko - Maxim Group LLC, Research Division
Michael Legg - Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., Research Division
Austin Bohlig - Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division

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Operator

Welcome to the Ondas Holdings, Inc. OAS Investor Day. [Operator Instructions] Before we begin, the company would like to remind you that this call may contain forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements reflect Ondas' best current judgment, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements. These risk factors are discussed in Ondas' periodic SEC filings and in the earnings press release issued today, which are both available on the company's website.

Ondas undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, except as required by law. During this call, Ondas will refer to certain non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This non-GAAP information is provided as a supplement to, not as a substitute for or as superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. However, Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide investors with valuable information on the underlying trends of our business. Please note, this event is being recorded.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until February 9, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Integer Holdings Corporation ("Integer" or the "Company") (NYSE: ITGR), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's shares between July 25, 2024 and October 22, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period").  This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

What You May Do

If you purchased shares of Integer and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-itgr/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by February 9, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

Integer and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On October 23, 2025, the Company disclosed a lower full-year 2025 sales guidance to a range between $1.840 billion and $1.854 billion, well short of analysts' estimates, as well as expected net sales growth of -2% to 2% and organic sales growth of 0% and 4% for the full year of 2026, among other things, due to the market adoption of its products being slower than anticipated.

On this news, the price of Integer's shares fell $35.22 per share, or more than 32%, from a closing price of $109.11 per share on October 22, 2025, to a closing price of $73.89 per share on October 23, 2025.

The case is West Palm Beach Firefighters' Pension Fund v. Integer Holdings Corporation, et al., No. 25-cv-10251.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until January 26, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ("Sprouts" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: SFM), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between June 4, 2025 and October 29, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period").  This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of Sprouts and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-sfm/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by January 26, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

Sprouts and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On October 29, 2025, the Company announced its third quarter fiscal 2025 results, disclosing comparable stores sales growth below expectations as well as disappointing fourth quarter guidance and cuts to its full year estimates, despite raising them only one quarter prior, due to "challenging year-on-year comparisons as well as signs of a softening consumer."

On this news, the price of Sprouts' shares fell from a closing market price of $104.55 per share on October 29, 2025 to $77.25 per share on October 30, 2025, a decline of about 26.11% in the span of just a single day.

The case is Singh Family Revocable Trust u/a dtd 02/18/2019 v. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-04416.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until February 17, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against F5, Inc. (NasdaqGS: FFIV), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between October 28, 2024, and October 27, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period").  This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of F5 and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-ffiv/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by February 17, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

F5 and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On October 27, 2025, the Company announced its fourth quarter fiscal year 2025 results, disclosing significantly below-market growth expectations for fiscal 2026 including expected reductions to sales and renewals, elongated sales cycles, terminated projections, and increased expenses due in significant part to a security breach involving BIG-IP, the Company's highest revenue product.

On this news, the price of F5's shares fell from a closing market price of $290.41 per share on October 27, 2025 to $258.76 per share on October 28, 2025, a decline of an additional 10.9% in the span of two days.

The case is Smith v. F5, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-02619.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until February 17, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in securities class action lawsuits against Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between May 7, 2025 and December 16, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"). These actions are pending in the United States District Courts for the Northern District of California and Western District of Washington.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of Coupang and would like to discuss your legal rights and how these cases might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-cpng/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in the class actions, you must petition the Courts by February 17, 2026.

About the Lawsuits

Coupang and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company had inadequate cybersecurity protocols that allowed a former employee to access sensitive customer information for nearly six months without being detected; (ii) this subjected the Company to a materially heightened risk of regulatory and legal scrutiny; (iii) when defendants became aware that the Company had been subjected to this data breach, they did not report it in a current report filing in compliance with applicable Securities and Exchange Commission reporting rules; and (iv) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all times.

The first-filed case is Barry v. Coupang, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-10795. A subsequent case, Lee v. Coupang, Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-00047, expanded the class period.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until March 13, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against CoreWeave, Inc. (NasdaqGS: CRWV), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between March 28, 2025 and December 15, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of CoreWeave and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-crwv/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by March 13, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

CoreWeave and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws. The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company had overstated its ability to meet customer demand for its service; (ii) the Company materially understated the scope and severity of the risk that its reliance on a single third-party data center supplier created for its ability to meet customer demand for its services; (iii) the foregoing was reasonably likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenue; and (iv) as a result, CoreWeave's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

The case is Masaitis v. CoreWeave, Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-00355.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:
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Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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Are you looking to generate passive income from your portfolio? If so, consider these three rock-solid dividend stocks that have raised their payouts for decades.

Investing in the stock market is a great way to build wealth. If you're an investor looking to generate income from your portfolio, consider investing in dividend stocks. These companies distribute a portion of their earnings to investors on a regular basis, usually quarterly.

Dividend-paying stocks tend to outperform non-dividend-paying stocks. According to a study by Hartford Funds, dividend-paying stocks have consistently outperformed non-dividend-paying stocks over the past five decades, returning 9.2% annually compared to 4.3%. These stocks also experienced less volatility, making them a good choice for more risk-averse investors.

Dividends can be an excellent source of passive income for retirees or for investors seeking quality stocks with strong cash flow. If this sounds appealing to you, here are three dividend stocks you can buy today and confidently hold for the next 20 years.

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This highly recognized soft drink brand has a global presence Coca-Cola (KO 0.06%) is one of the world's largest beverage companies. Its Coca-Cola soft drink is an iconic brand with distinctive flavors that is recognized worldwide. In addition, it offers a variety of soft drinks, juices, teas, water, coffee, and energy drinks. According to the company, beverages bearing its trademark account for 2.2 billion of the 65 billion beverages consumed daily.

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Coca-Cola has an incredibly strong brand that makes it a staple among consumers and gives it staying power. According to Brand Finance, the company has the most valuable non-alcoholic beverage brand globally, valued at $46 billion, and more than double that of the second-most-valuable brand, PepsiCo ($22 billion).

Its strong brand provides the company with a moat that enables it to maintain pricing power and adapt during periods of inflation without significantly impacting sales. Not only that, but its distinctive flavors make it a go-to for many consumers, giving it resilience even during economic downturns. This, in turn, helps the company maintain stable sales.

Coca-Cola has a strong brand and a vast distribution network of bottlers worldwide. The company's steady sales across the economic cycles are a key reason it has increased its dividend for 63 consecutive years, making it an excellent choice for investors seeking reliable passive income.

This consumer staple has raised its payout for 69 consecutive years Procter & Gamble (PG 0.07%) is another major consumer brand with products across numerous categories, including home care, baby and family care, beauty, healthcare, and grooming. Some of the company's largest products include recognizable names such as Tide, Pampers, Charmin, Head & Shoulders, Old Spice, and Gillette. It has global reach, with sales in 180 countries and territories.

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What makes Procter & Gamble a compelling dividend stock is its massive scale and efficiency, as well as its ability to reach consumers across the entire economy. The company ensures it offers products for all customer segments, including luxury brands, and delivers deep value to appeal to a broad range of customers. This has enabled the company to reach a diverse range of consumers, from baby boomers seeking high-end heritage brands to Gen Z individuals purchasing grooming or beauty products featured on social media.

Procter & Gamble has a large portfolio of recognizable brands that drive steady sales, and it has paid a dividend to shareholders for 135 years. For the past 69 years, the company has consistently raised its dividend, making it an excellent stock for income-focused investors.

This integrated oil and gas giant is focused on efficient growth Chevron (CVX +0.06%) is a global integrated energy giant with a significant presence. The company operates in the volatile oil and gas industry, making it susceptible to fluctuations in commodity prices. To mitigate some of this, its business is spread across this industry, with upstream operations focused on oil and gas production and exploration, and downstream operations focused on refining crude oil into fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals.

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One of Chevron's primary advantages is its mix of short-cycle and long-cycle assets. For example, its presence in the Permian Basin enables it to quickly ramp up or shut down production in response to rising prices. Meanwhile, the Stabroek Block in Guyana (acquired from Hess in 2025) provides it with huge, low-cost, multidecade production capabilities. As a result, its corporate breakeven price (including operations and dividends) is $50 per barrel.

Chevron has adopted a disciplined approach to capital deployment compared to previous decades and is focused on limited new spending and reducing its structural costs, aiming for $3 billion to $4 billion in savings by 2026. Chevron has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years, despite operating in the volatile oil and gas industry, making it another stellar dividend stock to buy and hold for the long term.

Key Takeaways The 2025 Q4 earnings season kicks into a much higher gear next week.While the reactions to bank earnings haven't been great, overall results show underlying positivity. Netflix (NFLX) and Capital One Financial (COF) reflect two major releases next week. We see the weakness in bank stocks following Q4 results as primarily a sell-the-news phenomenon rather than a function of anything fundamentally problematic with the quarterly numbers or even management’s outlook and guidance for the coming periods.

Bank earnings aren’t great, but they aren’t bad either, and broadly reflective of a steadily improving earnings outlook for the group. Our constructive view of the group’s Q4 results is built out by how estimates for the current period (2026 Q1) are evolving, as we show below.

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It is still early in the 2025 Q4 reporting cycle, as two-thirds of the Finance sector’s market capitalization in the S&P 500 index has yet to report quarterly results. But these early signs on the revisions front give us confidence that the trends already established will most likely prove enduring.

With respect to the bank earnings scorecard, we now have seen Q4 results from 33.7% of the market capitalization in the S&P 500 index. Total earnings for these Finance sector companies are up +12.6% from the same period last year on +6.9% higher revenues, with 91.7% beating EPS estimates and 66.7% beating revenue estimates.

The comparison charts below put the sector’s Q4 earnings and revenue growth rates for the 12 Finance sector companies that have reported already (out of 94 in the Zacks Finance sector) in a historical context.

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The comparison charts below put the sector’s Q4 EPS and revenue beats percentages for the same 12 Finance sector companies in a historical context.

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As you can see above, the growth rates are below what we had seen from this same group of companies in the preceding period, but otherwise within the range for this period. The beats percentages are on the weak side, with revenue beats notably below the average for this group of companies in the preceding 20-quarter period.

As noted earlier, plenty of Finance sector results are still to come, including those from major regional banks like Fifth Third and KeyCorp. U.S. Bancorp, Truist Financial, and consumer finance operators like Capital One, Ally Financial, and others.

Looking at Q4 as a whole, combining the actual results that have come out with estimates for the still-to-come Finance sector companies, total earnings for the sector are expected to be up +17.7% from the same period last year on +9.4% higher revenues.

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The chart below shows the Finance sector’s growth picture on an annual basis.

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Q4 Earnings Season Scorecard

Through Friday, January 16th, we have seen Q4 results from 33 S&P 500 members. Total earnings for these companies are up +17.3% from the same period last year on +7.6% higher revenues, with 87.9% beating EPS estimates and 69.7% beating revenue estimates.

The comparison charts below show the growth rates for these 33 index members compared with what we had seen from this same group of companies in other recent periods.

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The comparison charts below show the Q4 EPS and revenue beats percentages for this group of companies relative to what we had seen from them in other recent periods.

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Plenty of results are still to come. But at this early stage, the revenue beats percentage is tracking below the historical average, with all the other metrics in the historical range.

Key Earnings Results This Week: Netflix & Capital One FinancialNetflix (NFLX - Free Report)

Netflix (NFLX - Free Report) is scheduled to report results after the market’s close on Tuesday, January 20th. The company is expected to report 55 cents per share in earnings on $11.97 billion in revenues, representing year-over-year growth rates of +27.9% and +16.8%, respectively. The stock was down following the last quarterly release on October 21st, with the Warner Brothers acquisition issue adding to the stock’s weakness.

Netflix shares have been in a downtrend since the start of the second half of 2025 and have lost more than -30% of their value in the last 6 months, massively lagging the market’s +13.4% gain. The ongoing Warner Brothers deal will continue to weigh on the stock’s near-term trajectory, while developments on the company’s advertising strategy will be key to this earnings release.

Capital One Financial (COF - Free Report)

Capital One Financial (COF - Free Report) will be reporting Q4 results after the market’s close on Thursday, January 22nd. Recent headlines about interest rate caps have emerged as a material headwind for all consumer finance operators, including Capital One. The stock had led the broader market through January 6th, but has since lost -7.3% of its value (vs. the market’s +0.4% gain). Capital One is expected to report $4.07 per share in earnings on $15.3 billion in revenues, representing year-over-year changes of +31.7% and +50.3%, with the strong growth rates reflecting contribution from the acquired Discover Financial business. The company has a history of strong quarterly results, with the stock typically rising on earnings releases.

The Earnings Big PictureThe chart below shows the Q4 earnings and revenue growth expectations in the context of where growth has been in the preceding four quarters and what is expected in the coming three quarters.

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The chart below shows the overall earnings picture on a calendar-year basis, with double-digit earnings growth expected in 2025 and 2026.

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For a detailed look at the overall earnings picture, including expectations for the coming periods, please check out our weekly Earnings Trends report >>>>Q4 Earnings Season Gets Off to a Solid Start

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 16, 2026) - Badlands Resources Inc. (TSXV: BLDS) (FSE: B7Q) ("Badlands" or the "Company") announces that, further to its October 23, 2025 and December 8, 2025 news releases, it is still pursuing its previously announced non-brokered private placement of up to 14,666,667 units ("Units") of the Company at an issue price of $0.15 per Unit for total gross proceeds of up to $2,200,000 (the "Placement"). Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (a "Share") and one transferable share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"), with each Warrant exercisable to acquire one additional Share at a price of $0.25 for a period of two years from the date of issue.

HomeMarketsU.S. & CanadaCommodities CornerCommodities CornerWeekends now seem to be the worse time for oil traders to let their guard downPublished: Jan. 16, 2026 at 8:46 p.m. ET

U.S. actions in Venezuela and recent threats against Iran highlight how weekends can be market moving. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphotoThreats of a U.S. military strike on Iran have the oil market on edge — with prices rising to multimonth highs before closing out a tumultuous week close to where they started.

Weekends so far this year have proven to be the worse time for oil traders to let their guard down, as recent U.S. developments in Venezuela and threats against Iran have highlighted.

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Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for release publication, distribution, or dissemination directly, or indirectly, in whole or in part, in or into the United States January 16, 2026 20:54 ET  | Source: Rocket Doctor AI Inc.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocker Doctor AI Inc. (the “Company” or “Rocket Doctor AI”) (CSE: AIDR, OTC: AIRDF, Frankfurt: 939) is pleased to announce that due to high demand it has upsized the non-brokered private placement of units (the “Units”) of the Company announced on January 9, 2025 to a maximum of $4.5 million in gross proceeds, with each Unit being issued at $0.70 per Unit (the “Offering”). All other terms of the Offering remain unchanged.

The Company has filed an amended and restated offering document to reflect the Offering upsize. Such amended and restated offering document is accessible under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company's website at: www.rocketdoctor.ai. Prospective investors should read this amended and restated offering document before making an investment decision.

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About Rocket Doctor AI Inc.

Rocket Doctor AI Inc. delivers physician-built, AI-powered solutions designed to make high- quality healthcare accessible throughout the entire patient journey. A cornerstone of the company’s proprietary technology is the Global Library of Medicine (GLM), a clinically validated decision support system developed with input from hundreds of physicians worldwide.

Alongside the GLM is Rocket Doctor Inc, and its AI-powered digital health platform and marketplace. Having helped empower over 300 MDs to provide care to more than 700,000 patient visits, our proprietary technology software and systems enable doctors to independently launch and manage their own virtual or hybrid in-person practices - improving efficiency, restoring autonomy to MDs, and expanding patient access to care.

By reducing administrative burdens and ensuring greater consistency in care, our technology creates more time for meaningful physician-patient interactions. We are committed to reaching underserved, rural, and remote communities in Canada who often lack access to family doctors and supporting patients on Medicaid and Medicare in the United States. With advanced AI, large language models, and connected medical devices, Rocket Doctor AI is redefining modern healthcare - making it more scalable, equitable, and patient-centered.

To learn more about Rocket Doctor AI Inc’s products and services, contact:

www.rocketdoctor.ai or email: [email protected]

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