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SummaryChevron (CVX) is expected to extend its dividend growth streak to 39 years, but with a muted 3–4% increase amid lower oil prices.CVX's earnings remain under pressure from declining oil prices despite cost-saving initiatives and the Hess acquisition, leading to subdued dividend growth.Dividend increases in January will generally be modest, with select companies like Fastenal, S&P Global, and Cincinnati Financial likely to deliver higher single-digit boosts.Dividend growth for many long-term payers is slowing, reflecting earnings pressures, cost initiatives, and sector-specific headwinds. Energy giant Chevron will extend its dividend growth streak to 39 years in January.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until January 5, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Six Flags Entertainment Corporation f/k/a CopperSteel HoldCo, Inc. (NYSE: FUN), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's common stock pursuant or traceable to the company's registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the July 1, 2024 merger of legacy Six Flags Entertainment Corporation ("Legacy Six Flags") with Cedar Fair, L.P. ("Cedar Fair"), and their subsidiaries and affiliates (the "Merger"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

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Six Flags and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in the registration statement for the Merger, violating federal securities laws.

Specifically, the Registration statement failed to disclose that (i) despite the Company's claims that it had pursued transformational investment initiatives in the years leading up to the Merger, Legacy Six Flags in fact suffered from chronic underinvestment and its parks required millions of dollars in additional capital and operational expenditures above the company's historical cost trends in order to maintain or grow Legacy Six Flags' share in the intensely competitive amusement park market; (ii) following defendant Selim Bassoul's appointment as CEO in November 2021, the company implemented aggressive cost-cutting measures, including significant reductions in employee headcount, which materially degraded operational competence and guest experience; (iii) as a result, Legacy Six Flags required a substantial and undisclosed capital infusion to stabilize and revitalize its business, and these acute capital needs fundamentally undermined the rationale for the Merger as presented in the registration statement.

On the Merger closing date, July 1, 2024, Six Flags stock traded above $55 per share. The price of Six Flags stock subsequently fell as low as $20 per share, a nearly 64% decline.

The case is City of Livonia Employees' Retirement System v. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, No. 25-cv-02394.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until January 26, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. ("Alexandria" or the "Company") (NYSE: ARE), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between January 27, 2025 to October 27, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

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Alexandria 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, post-market, the Company disclosed financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 that were below expectations, including cuts to its FFO guidance for the full-year 2025, due to lower occupancy rates, slower leasing activity and most notably, a real estate impairment charge of $323.9 million with $206 million attributed to its LIC property.

On this news, the price of Alexandria's shares fell from a closing market price of $77.87 per share on October 27, 2025 to $62.94 per share on October 28, 2025, a decline of about 19% in the span of just a single day.

The case is Warren Hern v. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-11319.

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In the latest close session, SM Energy (SM - Free Report) was down 2.17% at $18.51. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.03% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.04%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.09%.

The independent oil and gas company's shares have seen an increase of 1.01% over the last month, surpassing the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 0.61% and falling behind the S&P 500's gain of 2.57%.

The upcoming earnings release of SM Energy will be of great interest to investors. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.89, signifying a 53.40% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $792.61 million, indicating a 6.99% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $5.42 per share and a revenue of $3.28 billion, demonstrating changes of -20.29% and +21.92%, respectively, from the preceding year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for SM Energy should also be noted by investors. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.56% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. At present, SM Energy boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, SM Energy is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 3.49. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 10.37.

The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 189, this industry ranks in the bottom 24% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

To follow SM in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.

Ares Capital (ARCC - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $20.20, demonstrating a +1% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.03% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.04%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.09%.

Heading into today, shares of the private equity firm had lost 2.49% over the past month, lagging the Finance sector's gain of 4.37% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.57%.

The upcoming earnings release of Ares Capital will be of great interest to investors. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.5, marking a 9.09% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $795.35 million, indicating a 4.79% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $2 per share and revenue of $3.06 billion, indicating changes of -14.16% and +2.25%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Ares Capital. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Ares Capital is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

From a valuation perspective, Ares Capital is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 10.01. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 8.26, so one might conclude that Ares Capital is trading at a premium comparatively.

The Financial - SBIC & Commercial Industry industry is part of the Finance sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 164, positioning it in the bottom 34% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.

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In the latest trading session, AngloGold Ashanti (AU - Free Report) closed at $91.25, marking a +1.49% move from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.03%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.04%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.09%.

Heading into today, shares of the gold miner had gained 1.12% over the past month, lagging the Basic Materials sector's gain of 9.22% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.57%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of AngloGold Ashanti in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect AngloGold Ashanti to post earnings of $1.9 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 113.48%. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $3.03 billion, up 73.03% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $5.51 per share and revenue of $9.85 billion, which would represent changes of +149.32% and +70.08%, respectively, from the prior year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for AngloGold Ashanti. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 3.51% lower. AngloGold Ashanti is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, AngloGold Ashanti currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.33. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 17.73 for its industry.

The Mining - Gold industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 47, finds itself in the top 20% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.

In the latest close session, MakeMyTrip (MMYT - Free Report) was down 1.72% at $83.25. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.03%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.04%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.09%.

Heading into today, shares of the online travel company had gained 20.48% over the past month, outpacing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.66% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.57%.

The upcoming earnings release of MakeMyTrip will be of great interest to investors. In that report, analysts expect MakeMyTrip to post earnings of $0.43 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 10.26%. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $313.62 million, up 17.3% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $1.62 per share and revenue of $1.11 billion, which would represent changes of +3.85% and +13.49%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for MakeMyTrip. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. As of now, MakeMyTrip holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, MakeMyTrip currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 52.29. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 14.39, so one might conclude that MakeMyTrip is trading at a premium comparatively.

The Internet - Delivery Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 202, positioning it in the bottom 19% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.

Fiverr International (FVRR - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $19.76, moving -1.05% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.03%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.04%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.09%.

Shares of the online marketplace for freelance services have depreciated by 2.68% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 1.47%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.57%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Fiverr International in its forthcoming earnings report. In that report, analysts expect Fiverr International to post earnings of $0.76 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 18.75%. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $108.71 million, up 4.86% from the year-ago period.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2.9 per share and a revenue of $432.45 million, representing changes of +21.85% and +10.47%, respectively, from the prior year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Fiverr International. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Fiverr International presently features a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Looking at its valuation, Fiverr International is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 6.89. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 19, which means Fiverr International is trading at a discount to the group.

The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 81, placing it within the top 33% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

In the latest trading session, Pan American Silver (PAAS - Free Report) closed at $55.39, marking a +2.9% move from the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.03% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.04%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.09%.

The stock of silver mining company has risen by 26.39% in the past month, leading the Basic Materials sector's gain of 9.22% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.57%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Pan American Silver in its upcoming release. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.87, up 148.57% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $1.09 billion, indicating a 33.53% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $2.21 per share and revenue of $3.52 billion. These totals would mark changes of +179.75% and +24.81%, respectively, from last year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Pan American Silver. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 2.55% higher. At present, Pan American Silver boasts a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Looking at its valuation, Pan American Silver is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 24.31. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 25.42.

It's also important to note that PAAS currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.51. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The average PEG ratio for the Mining - Silver industry stood at 0.51 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Mining - Silver industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 30, this industry ranks in the top 13% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

To follow PAAS in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.

Hasbro (HAS - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $82.56, demonstrating a +1.14% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.03% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.04%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.09%.

The toy maker's stock has dropped by 1.26% in the past month, falling short of the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 2.33% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.57%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Hasbro in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.97, signifying a 110.87% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $1.29 billion, up 16.78% from the year-ago period.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $5.01 per share and a revenue of $4.54 billion, signifying shifts of +24.94% and +9.82%, respectively, from the last year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Hasbro. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. As of now, Hasbro holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Investors should also note Hasbro's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 16.29. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 13.94, which means Hasbro is trading at a premium to the group.

Also, we should mention that HAS has a PEG ratio of 1.59. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As the market closed yesterday, the Toys - Games - Hobbies industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.96.

The Toys - Games - Hobbies industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 231, positioning it in the bottom 7% of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities and sellers of put options of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFM) between June 4, 2025 and October 29, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So what: If you purchased Sprouts securities and/or sold put options during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Sprouts class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48630 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 26, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided investors with material information concerning Sprouts' growth potential for the fiscal year 2025. Defendants' statements included, among other things, confidence in Sprouts' customer base to remain resilient to macroeconomic pressures and that Sprouts would instead benefit from the perceived tailwinds from a more cautious consumer. Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Sprouts' growth potential; notably, that a more cautious consumer could result in significant slowdown in sales growth and the purported tailwinds would be unable to dampen the slowdown or would otherwise fail to manifest entirely. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Sprouts class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48630 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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Electric vehicles were supposed to disrupt the auto industry, but sales are down, subsidies are going away, and Ford is pivoting away from EVs and taking $19.5 billion in charges to shift to hybrids. What strategy is the right one long-term?

In this podcast, Motley Fool contributors Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:

Ford's $19.5 billion EV writedown.
Does Detriot have the right strategy?
What's next for Rivian and Tesla.

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A full transcript is below.

This podcast was recorded on Dec. 17, 2025.

Travis Hoium: Has the EV Revolution ended before it even really got started? Motley Fool Money starts now. Welcome to Motley Fool Money. I'm Travis Hoium, joined by Lou Whiteman and Rachel Warren. As a big topic this week is electric vehicles, and Ford is really the one that is the impetus for this conversation, even though you don't necessarily think about them as an EV company, but they are getting more or less getting out of the EV game, taking a $19.5 billion write off. Look, Lou, EVs were the future of the auto industry a few years ago. Every single company said that they were going to basically go 100% to EVs. You have Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, and others were thought to be disrupting Detroit. It's only been four years since a lot of those bets were made, and now we're really backing off. Tesla's sales are in decline. GM has pulled back. Now, Ford is doing the same. Were EVs over hyped, or what changed in the last few years, because this seems like a huge about-face?

Lou Whiteman: What changed? Four years and one administration, shall we say. But look, I am hesitant to say it was over hyped, but I do think we definitely got ahead of ourselves. I still believe EVs are the future. I believe that is where we're going. But I think the timeline was probably likely always going to be longer than we had hoped, and honestly, that we priced in. There was a new administration, and some of the incentives did change, which I think is part of what happened now. I don't want to put too much on the administrations. The subsidies, they were nice. But I think that if we're to take from this that the subsidies were the only reasons that these were selling, that the dependency is what makes EVs work, that's the wrong lesson. The subsidies were necessary, because the tech just isn't ready for prime time. It's not ready for anyone except the early adopters now.

Travis Hoium: Is it the tech or is it the cost? Because one of the things that I always go back and forth on is, people talk about range anxiety and infrastructure and things like that. I actually think those are pretty good for 99% of travel, and now we've got fast charging and things like that. But when I go look at an EV and go, could we replace our Volkswagen Atlas, a three-row SUV for a family of five with a dog? It just doesn't make any financial sense. Is it the technology, or is it the cost structure just isn't quite there yet, and really, the comparison in the industry is not to cars. It's to SUVs and trucks, and that's what people buy when they buy ice vehicles today.

Lou Whiteman: I think you're splitting hairs on cost versus tech, because I think part of the answer on cost is tech. Solid state, yes, will alleviate range anxiety. I think you're overly dismissive on that. I think whether or not it is practically a problem, I think if you could sit down and talk people through it, it's less of a problem than people think, but I do think it is the big bugaboo in people's heads why they dismiss it. But look, part of what solid state or whatever next generation batteries could do is mean that you can pack more storage energy density into them, fewer batteries, less cost. I think technology is the answer to the cost problem. It's pick your flavor, but I think it comes down to the fact that, the technology, as we have it today, is not sufficient for mass market sales in and of itself.

Travis Hoium: Rachel, when you look at these companies stepping back from electric vehicles, what are you thinking about, because these big trends, we're talking about trillions of dollars in value that is up for grabs for investors, either on the plus side or the downside.

Rachel Warren: I do think it is a combination of tech and costs. There's regulatory elements here, too. We want to think about this from a holistic perspective. We know that EVs generally remain more expensive than comparable internal combustion engine vehicles, and I think at a time, as well, with high interest rates, affordability, it's a major barrier for the mass market. That's on top of the existing challenges we've seen. I do think range anxiety is a real thing. There is a real lack of confidence in the current public charging networks' reliability and availability. But I think it's really important to note. These automakers are not giving up on EVs entirely. They're really recalibrating their strategies, and I think that's to align with current market realities and consumer demand. It doesn't spell the end of EVs, but I do think that there is a certain extent to which we have to recalibrate our expectations for where this industry is going to grow in the next 5-10 years. We look at Ford. You mentioned that nearly $20 billion write-down. That's a massive charge to cancel several pure EV models. The fully electric version of the F-150 is being fully discontinued. They're going to be working on the F-150 Lightning extended-range electric vehicle. It uses a gas-powered generator to recharge the battery.

Travis Hoium: That's really the trend is toward hybrids instead of pure EV.

Rachel Warren: Absolutely, and a lot of that, again, is really focusing on that lower-cost universal EV platform. Ford now expects their EV division is going to reach profitability by 2029. That is a three-year delay from their previous 2026 target. But I think that this is a trend that we're seeing across the industry. Don't discount the impact of regulatory elements, either. Major one was the $7,500 federal consumer tax credit that expired on September 30th. I think that is having an impact. It's really a perfect storm in some ways, but I also think that this means that we're just seeing shifts in where the EV industry is going, how it's evolving. It's not following maybe the trajectory that some analysts thought. But I do think that there is significant opportunity in this space for investors and for these auto makers, both traditional and otherwise, over the next decade.

Travis Hoium: There's a lot of changes going on in electric vehicles, but what is Detroit maybe getting right? We'll talk about that when we come back. You're listening to Motley Fool Money.

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Welcome back to Motley Fool Money. Detroit has gone from being all in on EVs to backing off. I want to focus on Detroit here first. We'll get to the full electric vehicle companies like Tesla and Lucid in just a second. But GM was really the first one to step back. They didn't make a big announcement like this, Lou, but they did pull back on their ambitions for electric vehicles. They've built their lines to be a little bit more flexible so you can build EV, or you can build a nice vehicle, or hybrid, anything in between. Ford has essentially said that his future is hybrid, at least for now. Is this a short-term strategy for these companies, or is this long-term the right thing for them to do?

Lou Whiteman: I think it's both. The nice thing about these companies is they have the scale. They have the balance sheets and the resources to do both, to have their cake and eat it too. I think it's right for right now, but it's also the right long-term strategy. Look, at the end of the day, they are trying to sell vehicles for a profit. Whether or not the power train doesn't matter. Ford is investing in hybrids because right now the hybrids is what they can do with a profit. We talked before about the Tech. The battery technology works a lot better in conjunction with a gas burning or a nice engine, or at least some lawn mower engine to keep it going. As the tech improves, as EVs improve, as batteries improve, it's only a half step to get there. They're not abandoning that. Look, I don't see this as giving up on EVs. I think this is recognizing the reality that we got ahead of ourselves, and what we can sell for a profit today is what we're going to focus on. Look, a lot of that effort, a lot of just the integrating batteries and battery power trains into automobiles, which they have to do with the EVs, that is at least halfway there to when EVs are ready. I think they'll be just fine long-term.

Travis Hoium: Rachel, the other piece of this is that Detroit companies are making money. Ford, General Motors, they are profitable. Is this the right thing to say? You know what? That's the profitable piece of the business. We have competitors like Rivian, but they're losing money. Tesla, their margins are in decline. Volumes are in decline. We just heard that they have a four-month low in sales in the month of November. Maybe this is the right thing. If you were allocating capital today, maybe you would be putting that money into ICE vehicles or at least hybrids and not into EVs. Is that the right thing for Detroit?

Rachel Warren: I think so, at least for now, but I also want to note, Detroit is certainly looking at the future of EVs as different than maybe we thought a few years ago, but they're not giving up on EVs entirely. I think they're really more recognizing the current limitations of the existing market and putting those financial powerhouses and that manufacturing infrastructure to work rather than just scrapping that altogether. You have to think about that. The market for the initial wave of electric vehicles was made up of early adopters. The next phase really requires these companies to win over the more cost-conscious, the more skeptical consumers. But many current models they're very high-end, they're expensive. I think the current situation we're seeing indicates that the transition to EVs, it's more of a marathon in certain times than a sprint. Sales volumes are still growing globally. I will note this, particularly in China, but the rate of growth has slowed significantly compared to what many analysts were projecting a few years ago. I think the reality remains that there's a large segment of consumers that are hesitant. About pure EVs hybrids are more profitable for automakers than many fully electric models. They require less drastic changes to existing manufacturing processes and supply chains. We've heard from Ford's CEO Jim Farley in the past that hybrids shouldn't be viewed as just transitional technology, that they're a permanent part of a future lineup. I think that's the case, that contrasts a little bit from GM CEO Mary Barra. She said that hybrids are more of an interim solution. But I do think hybrids deserve really significant investment focus for at least the next several years until those next generation EVs become more affordable. I think that's a reality we're going to keep seeing from automakers, at least for the near term.

Travis Hoium: I want to get a feeling on whether both of you are bullish or bearish on the future of Detroit. Lou, I'm going to have you go first.

Lou Whiteman: I'm bullish on the future, but don't take that as investment advice, because I don't want to own these companies.

Travis Hoium: Even at a 5, 6, 7 PE ratio, they're just that attractive enough.

Lou Whiteman: But go back and find when they did much better than that. I think that there are natural limits to this business. There is not a more complex supply chain in all of industry. Back at forward, back in the day, $10 billion was zero. That way, if they got below $10 billion in cash on the balance [OVERLAPPING] sheet, and that speaks to the cash flow. The way money flows between suppliers to suppliers. This is just such a complex business, such a tough business. I think they are survivors, but over time, you have not in the long run beaten the market with these companies, and I don't see that changing, no matter what they're valued today. I think they are valued-based on the complexity of business, and I think there are easier ways to make money than investing in automakers.

Travis Hoium: Rachel, are you bullish or bearish?

Rachel Warren: I would say I'm bullish, but I do tend to agree with Lou. The economics of these businesses don't particularly compel me as a long-term investor, and I do think that speaks to a lot of the mechanisms and complexities of how these businesses run. But I do think that there is a role for these companies to play in the long-term in the EV space. Overall, they are financially sound businesses, so that's something to know.

Lou Whiteman: What I think, Charles to note is whether or not we're right or wrong, we are speaking conventional wisdom, and you can be right by yourself, but if the market hates automakers, and so I think part of it is that even if your take is right and they are good values here, I don't trust that a critical mass in the market will agree with you and bid up the shares to make it worth the bet.

Rachel Warren: I think it's a great point.

Travis Hoium: It'll be interesting to see over the past year, GM stock, this one that I follow more closely, up 58%, Tesla is only up 2%. Even over the past five years, Tesla's beating GM but only 124% to 92%. Depending on your time frame and how these companies do, eventually, making money seems like it matters. Lou is right that typically, the market does not like automakers, but they do still love EV makers. We're going to get to that next. You're listening to Motley Fool Money.

Welcome back to Motley Fool Money. As much as EVs may be in decline right now, EVs' stocks certainly aren't, Tesla is one of the most valuable companies in the world. A $1.6 trillion valuation is recording. Rivian has been on a tear recently. They're worth over $20 billion. Is this segment of the market, can it live up to the hype in these valuations, Rachel? Or does Detroit actually have this right in that EV's maybe aren't the future right now, and we should be focusing elsewhere?

Rachel Warren: I think we need to be really careful with some of the hype that's surrounding a lot of these businesses. We do know that EVs look to be a part of the future. I think that's very much the case. But it's interesting to compare these models. I think a lot of people assume that traditional automakers would have a built-in advantage over these newer entrance to the EV space. That hasn't necessarily been the case. Traditional automakers have faced their own challenges, even though they are more financially bolstered, and we've seen a lot of these newer entrants, like the Rivians of the world, that are burning through cash. They're not profitable. They're struggling in their own way, but the market seems excited about them. I think we as investors need to take a really measured approach to understand where the opportunity lies. I think investors are betting on a lot of advancements in things like battery technology, software that could provide some very high-margin revenue streams for these businesses in the future.

Meanwhile, as we've talked about, legacy automakers they're really focusing heavily on hybrids, and I think that one of the things when we take an example of these companies, you look at Tesla as a sustainably profitable business that essentially created the EV market. Tesla is often valued not just as a car company but as a tech and energy company. You look at Rivian, which has been on quite a tear up over the last year. They're still in the growth phase. They're not yet consistently profitable. They're operating at a net loss. I think you look at these valuations, it really represents a belief in the market of a substantial long-term shift in the global auto industry. Will that come to fruition? I think that remains to be seen.

Lou Whiteman: I think it's really important. Rachel, I think it's really important, though, to separate out Tesla from the rest of these companies because I do think it's different. Travis, as you said, Tesla sales are down, but they are also gaining market share in the US. [OVERLAPPING]

Travis Hoium: That's because the EV space overall is shrinking.

Lou Whiteman: Exactly.

Travis Hoium: Tesla is taking a bigger piece of a small.

Lou Whiteman: Elon said we think that actually the subsidy is going away. I might help us relative to competition. The reason for that is Tesla's just further along on the growth curve. They have cash in the bank. They have established sales channels, all of that. I do think Tesla is relatively fine. Look, and as far as the stock, this is a stock that Rachel says never traded on current day automotive, and you cannot begin to justify it based on current day automotive. It's always been about what is to come. It doesn't surprise me the stock is held up. I still think that there is a compelling bullcase that is a long-term case that isn't tied to current-day EV sales. As for the Rivians and the rest of the world, I am surprised the stocks have held up. We talked about before with some of the more diversified automakers, the power of a balance sheet, or the need for a balance sheet in this industry. This is a really cutthroat industry. They are younger than Tesla and not as established. They don't have the diverse product line, I think they need. I think this could be a problematic year for young companies that are still cash-starved. I might be selling Rivian short. Cost of good sales is going the right direction. Other metrics are going in the right direction. Maybe the market is right, and that they have gotten over the hump, and they can get through this time. I think that's possible. I just don't think it's a given, and I'm surprised at how excited the investors remain about this, given what I think are risks.

Travis Hoium: You brought up scale earlier with the Detroit Automakers. That's one thing that Rivian has really struggled with. Their normal Illinois facility has never run at full capacity. They're upgrading some of their lines to be able to make the R2 there. There's going to be I think it's 215,000 units of capacity. Even when that's completed, that'll be in 2026. It's really hard to run the numbers to them to get to profitability with 215,000 units of capacity. They have to build a new facility in Georgia down the road from you. That's going to add 400,000 units. They don't have the cash to do that. That cash is debt that is supposed to be coming from the US government. This seems like a lot of things need to go right for these companies that, like you said, are not named Tesla because it's not just Rivian, Lucid's in the same boat. Basically, every other and a whole bunch of other companies have already fallen by the wayside. It seems like scale matters in this business. Detroit has it, and they're choosing to go away from EVs.

Lou Whiteman: I think that's all fair. I will say the one thing, and maybe this is wish casting. But there's a lot of some costs. You mentioned Georgia. There's a lot of investment from Georgia. These are long-term projects. We could have elections before things really come to shove and I think in our case with Rivian, the state of Georgia is invested, so there might be more levers than a skeptic who might want to short the stock would think, which is why I wouldn't short it either. But yes, I think if nothing else, I'm surprised it's not trading based on at least some of the potential headwinds or potential risk out there because they do look significant to me.

Travis Hoium: Well, Detroit is definitely placing their bets, but investors still think EVs are the future, so we'll see how this one plays out. Obviously, something to watch because this is a big jobs driver. Is a huge expense for people. Depending on what happens with consumers, 2026 is going to be a big year. As always, people on the program may have interest in the stocks they talk about in the Motley Fool, may have formal recommendations for or against sodomy or sell stocks based solely on what you hear. All personal finance content follows the Motley Fool's editorial standards, and it's not approved by advertisers. Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. See our full advertising disclosure. Please check out our Show. For Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren, Dan Boyd, behind the glass, and the entire Motley Fool Team. I'm Travis Hoium. Thanks for listening to Motley Fool Money.

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Toms Capital Investment Management (TCIM), a U.S. hedge fund known to be an activist investor, reportedly made a “significant” investment in Target.

The size of the hedge fund’s stake in the retailer is not known, the Financial Times reported Friday (Dec. 26), citing unnamed sources.

The move came at a time when Target had 12 consecutive quarters of negative or negligible sales growth and has seen its share price fall 60% from the record high it achieved during the pandemic, according to the report.

Target told the FT that it maintained a “regular dialogue” with all its shareholders.

“Target’s top priority is getting back to growth, and our strategy to do so is rooted in three strategic priorities: leading with merchandising authority, providing a consistently elevated shopping experience and leveraging technology,” the retailer said, per the report. “We are confident the execution of this plan will drive the business forward and deliver sustained, long-term value for shareholders.”

TCIM reportedly did not provide comment for the FT article. The hedge fund did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment.

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Founded in 2017, TCIM pushed for strategic changes in three other companies while building stakes in them: Kellanova, US Steel and Kenvue, according to the FT report.

Target reported in November that during the third quarter, its net sales were 1.5% lower than a year earlier, and its comparable sales slipped 2.7%.

Brian Cornell, who will be succeeded as Target CEO on Feb. 1, by Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke, said during an earnings call that the company is working to get “back to sustainable growth.”

Cornell said Target is focused on merchandising, experience and technology improvements designed to better anticipate what consumers want and deliver it more efficiently.

Target announced in August that it chose Fiddelke to take the CEO role and that Cornell will become executive chair of the company’s board.

“It is clear that Michael is the right leader to return Target to growth, refocus and accelerate the company’s strategy, and reestablish Target’s position as a leader in the highly dynamic and fast-moving retail environment,” Christine Leahy, lead independent director of Target’s board, said at the time in a press release.

Target made that announcement on the same day it reported second quarter results showing that same-store sales had dipped year over year and said that its guidance looked for the pullback to continue.

The retail announced in October that it would eliminate 1,800 corporate roles, or 8% of its headquarters workforce, in its largest restructuring in years.

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TJX is beating the market, but this stock is doing even better.

TJX Companies (TJX 0.11%) has an unusual retail model that does well in almost any economic climate. The stock has delivered market-beating results reliably over time, including a 30% gain in 2025. It's likely to keep growing and providing value for investors, but there's a different stock I'd buy for 2026 first.

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TJX's recession-proof model
TJX is an off-price retail company that includes the TJ Maxx, Home Goods, and Marshalls' chains, among others. Since it buys overproduction runs and similar merchandise, its inventory is constantly changing, which doesn't lend itself to a digital retail model. But rather than being hampered by that reality in what's increasingly becoming an omnichannel world, the company enjoys an edge in getting people into its physical stores to see what's new. It's the "treasure hunt" model, and customers often come to get the best deals.

While this works any time, it's even more attractive when inflation is high, and many consumers are looking for low prices. TJX has some of its best performance under adverse circumstances, making it a top "recession-proof" stock.

In the 2025 fiscal third quarter (ended Nov. 1), comparable sales (comps) increased 5% year over year, and earnings per share (EPS) were up 12% to $1.28. Both exceeded expectations. Management expects that to continue. "Going forward, we see great potential to continue capturing market share and successfully growing TJX around the globe," CEO Ernie Herrman said.

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I recommend TJX stock, but the retail stock I'd buy first in 2026 is Urban Outfitters (URBN 1.46%). Urban Outfitters has reported phenomenal results for several years running, and its stock has reflected that: it's up 224% over the past three years, more than double TJX's gain. However, it trades at a P/E ratio of less than 15, or less than half TJX's P/E ratio of 35. It's not easy to find bargains on the market today, but at this price, Urban Outfitters' stock can easily expand.

In the 2026 fiscal third quarter (ended Oct. 31), sales were up 12.3% over last year, with an 8% increase in comps. EPS increased 16% to $1.28.

Those are powerful results in a tough climate, and management believes it can continue to grow and capture market share in any environment. It's guiding for strong growth in the fourth quarter, and it attributes its success to its diversification across channels, brands, and product types. It's well-positioned to keep it up in 2026 and beyond, and it's trading at a great price.

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Posted: December 27, 2025

While many investors hope for a “Santa Claus Rally,” Ethereum ETFs have seen the opposite this December.

Since 11 December, they’ve been stuck in a steady outflow cycle, losing $853.9 million in two weeks as per Farside Investors. Only on 22 December did ETH ETFs see positive inflows of $84.6 million.

Here, the biggest surprise was BlackRock’s ETHA since it unexpectedly led the outflows – A sign that even the strongest institutional players pulled back as the holidays approached.

Ethereum’s price action
Even though Ethereum [ETH] and Bitcoin [BTC] prices rose slightly over the last 24 hours, institutions appear to be de-risking or locking in tax losses before the year ends.

Ethereum was trading at around $2,964 at press time, but the pressure from huge ETF outflows may be keeping traders nervous.

The key level to watch is $2,500.

If outflows continue at the same pace, this important support level could be tested.

Interestingly, despite the outflows, ETH was holding on to $2,900 on the price charts – A sign that retail traders or large on-chain buyers may be absorbing the selling from ETFs.

Was Bitcoin an exception?
On the other hand, Bitcoin ETFs have also faced a tough month, on an even bigger scale than Ethereum.

Since 11 December, they have recorded $1.538 billion in outflows, showing a clear and sustained pullback from institutional investors.

Only two days broke this trend.

12 December saw a modest $49.1 million in inflows. 17 December too saw inflows of over $457.3 million.

Despite these brief moments of strength, however, the overall picture suggested that major players have been steadily withdrawing capital throughout December.

In fact, thanks to this selling spree and other multiple factors, Bitcoin was down and trading at $88,514.79 at press time. .

A technical PoV
Despite their insignificant price gains, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for both BTC and ETH was still below 50 at press time. 

This suggested that bearish momentum is still strong in the short term.

However, both the RSIs moving north could be early signs of a bullish divergence. To put it simply, a potential trend reversal might be incoming. 

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What to expect in 2026?
As we approach 2026, Bitcoin and Ethereum are each following their own distinct paths. 

On the contrary, Ripple [XRP] has stood out as the most consistent performer in the ETF space, recording daily inflows and pushing net assets above $1.16 billion.

The scale of this steady demand is evidence of strong institutional confidence in XRP’s regulatory position and long-term outlook. As it stands, both ETH and BTC seem unable to reach that level of confidence. 

Final Thoughts

ETH’s ability to hold above $2,900, despite $853M in outflows, suggests strong retail or on-chain whale absorption.
Bitcoin’s $1.5 billion ETF exodus has been even more alarming – A sign that institutional pressure may be industry-wide.

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Bitcoin is struggling to regain market confidence as sentiment continues to deteriorate and apathy dominates trading behavior. Price remains capped below the $90,000 level, with repeated recovery attempts failing to gain traction. As volatility compresses and participation thins, an increasing number of analysts are warning that the market may face further downside before stability can return. For now, conviction on both sides remains limited, leaving Bitcoin vulnerable to renewed selling pressure.

On-chain data underscores this fragile backdrop. A recent report by Axel Adler examines daily capital inflows and outflows across the Bitcoin network, using a seven-day moving average of net capital flow to assess market health.

This metric captures the balance between realized profits, which represent capital entering the network, and realized losses, which reflect capital being destroyed through loss-making sales. When the net flow turns negative, it signals that participants are selling at a loss more aggressively than they are taking profits.

Currently, the seven-day average stands at approximately negative $160 million, meaning the market has been losing an average of $160 million in capital per day over the past week. The period between December 17 and 24 was marked by sharp volatility, with large outflows interspersed with brief positive days. Although December 25 saw another net inflow, it was not enough to offset prior losses.

Elevated Coin Activity Signals Distribution Under the Surface
On-chain data highlighted by Adler shows that Bitcoin remains unusually active despite weak market conditions. The Bitcoin “% Supply Active (Last 180 Days)” metric tracks the share of total BTC supply that has moved at least once over the past six months.

Currently, that figure stands at 31.79%, slightly above its 30-day average of 31.43% and firmly in the 80th percentile compared with historical data. Activity has also risen sharply on a year-over-year basis, up 14.4%, indicating that coins are changing hands far more frequently than they were a year ago.

Bitcoin % Supply Active | Source: CryptoQuant
At face value, elevated activity can sometimes signal renewed interest or accumulation. In the current context, however, it carries a more cautionary implication. High supply activity is occurring alongside a negative net capital flow regime, meaning that much of this movement reflects loss-making sales rather than profitable distribution. Coins are not simply rotating between long-term holders; they are being sold under pressure.

This combination challenges the idea that the market is simply apathetic. Instead, it points to active distribution, with holders choosing to exit positions despite unfavorable prices. The distinction is important: apathy implies indecision, while distribution suggests stress.

For this metric to turn constructive, elevated activity would need to persist while net capital flows recover toward zero or positive territory. Only then would increased coin movement begin to reflect accumulation rather than capitulation.

Bitcoin Stabilizes As Key Trend Loses Momentum
Bitcoin is trading around the $88,700 level on the 3-day chart, attempting to stabilize after a sharp correction from the $120,000–$125,000 highs set earlier in the year. While the broader uptrend that began in 2024 remains technically intact, the current structure reflects a clear loss of momentum and a transition into a corrective phase. Price action has shifted from strong impulsive moves to choppy consolidation, highlighting growing uncertainty among market participants.

BTC consolidates around critical demand level | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView
From a technical perspective, Bitcoin is now trading below its faster-moving average, which has rolled over and begun acting as dynamic resistance. The loss of this level marked a decisive change in market character, confirming that rallies are being sold rather than extended.

At the same time, price is hovering just above the rising longer-term moving average, which continues to provide structural support and defines the boundary between a healthy correction and a deeper trend reversal.

Volume dynamics reinforce the cautious outlook. The most aggressive volume expansion occurred during the sell-off from above $110,000, while the recent rebound toward $88,000 has unfolded on relatively muted participation. This suggests that selling pressure has eased, but buyers have not returned with conviction.

Structurally, the $86,000–$90,000 range is critical. Holding above this zone preserves the broader bullish framework. However, a failure to reclaim the $95,000–$100,000 region would keep Bitcoin vulnerable to renewed downside pressure in the weeks ahead.

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December 26, 2025

Michael Novogratz, founder of Galaxy Digital, recently applauded the Cardano and Ripple communities for staying strong through tough market conditions and legal challenges.

His comments come just as many investors are beginning to turn away from top altcoins, yet some are showing unexpected resilience.

In a recent podcast, Novogratz highlighted how tokens with deeply committed communities tend to survive even the worst market phases.

This could be a key factor to watch for the next XRP price prediction.

Although Novogratz once dismissed the XRP community as mostly retail traders unaware of the token’s flawed economics, his view has shifted.

He now credits the so-called “XRP Army” with playing a key role in keeping the token afloat through years of volatility, showing just how powerful a loyal holder base can be.

XRP Price Prediction: XRP Needs to Bounce From $1.80 to Target $3XRP has shed 10% of its value this year, which makes it the 4th worst-performing token in the top 5.

However, in the past 7 days, the token has recovered slightly, posting gains of 0.5% during this period. Meanwhile, trading volumes have increased by 30% in the past 24 hours, and currently account for less than 2% of the asset’s circulating market cap.

Source: TradingViewOnce again, XRP has found strong support at $1.80. This price zone has acted as a strong bouncing pad four times already in the past.

Meanwhile, a descending triangle has formed as a result of the latest price action. This is a price compression pattern that tends to precede a big breakout.

If the price rises above $2.20, this would invalidate the token’s bearish price structure, and a bullish breakout of the triangle pattern would be confirmed.

XRP might be eyeing $3 in the near term, especially with big names like Michael Novogratz giving credibility to its long-term vision. But if you’re looking for the next breakout opportunity, a new project is quietly turning heads.

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is building something game-changing by bringing Solana-level speed and fees to Bitcoin’s blockchain.

The ongoing presale has raised close to $30 million as investors rally behind its mission.

Can Bitcoin’s Biggest Bottleneck Finally Be Solved? This New Project Thinks SoThe Bitcoin OG blockchain has struggled with scalability issues since its launch, and this has prevented its ecosystem from further growing and reaching its full potential.

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) changes this by introducing a Solana-powered layer-2 chain that will process transactions fast and at a low cost to allow the community to launch new DeFi apps, payment platforms, meme coins, and more.

The Hyper Bridge lets Bitcoin holders move their BTC into the Bitcoin Hyper network quickly and safely.

By sending BTC to a secure wallet, users receive the same amount on Hyper’s Layer 2, where they can use it in fast, low-cost apps, including trading, payments, and even meme coin creation.

As major wallets and exchanges begin to support the system, demand for $HYPER could surge, positioning it as one of the most exciting tokens in the market right now.

To buy $HYPER at its discounted presale price, simply head to the official Bitcoin Hyper website and link up a compatible wallet (e.g. Best Wallet).

You can swap existing crypto or use a bank card to complete the transaction in seconds.

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On-chain data shows a chunk of the Bitcoin supply has its cost basis above the current spot price, which could potentially shape volatility if BTC rebounds.

Bitcoin Supply Overhang Could Dictate Volatility & Selling Pressure
As pointed out by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a new post on X, over 6.6 million BTC is being held above the latest spot price of the cryptocurrency. The on-chain indicator of relevance here is the “Supply In Loss,” which measures, as its name suggests, the total amount of Bitcoin that’s currently carrying some net unrealized loss.

The metric works by going through the transaction history of each token in circulation to determine the price at which it was last transacted on the blockchain. If this previous transfer price was more than the current spot price for any coin, then that particular token is considered to be in a state of loss.

The Supply In Loss adds up all coins fulfilling this condition to find the total situation on the network. A counterpart indicator called the Supply In Profit accounts for the supply of the opposite type.

Now, here is the chart shared by Maartunn that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Supply In Loss over the last few years:

The value of the metric seems to have been elevated in recent days | Source: @JA_Maartun on X
As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Supply In Loss shrunk to a value of zero as the asset’s price set its all-time high (ATH) above $126,000 back in October, but with the market downturn that has followed since then, the indicator’s value has shot up.

Today, around 6.6 million tokens of the cryptocurrency sit below cost basis, equivalent to a third of the BTC supply in circulation. The recent highs in the Supply In Loss represent the highest degree of pain in the market since 2023.

In another X post, the analyst has shared the chart for another Bitcoin indicator, this one called the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD). The URPD contains information about how much BTC was bought last at each of the levels that the asset has visited in its history.

Looks like a significant portion of the supply sits above the spot price | Source: @JA_Maartun on X
From the chart of the URPD, it’s visible how the Bitcoin supply that’s in loss is distributed across the various levels right now. A few levels are particularly prominent in the degree of supply that they carry, while some others are notably thin with coins.

Generally, investors who are in loss look forward to a retest of their cost basis so that they can get their money “back.” Once this happens, some of these hands decide to exit, fearing that BTC will go down again in the near future. This selling can make large supply clusters above the spot price, potential points of volatility.

Considering that a large portion of the supply is underwater right now, a venture back to higher levels could be met with selling pressure for Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin has made some recovery during the past day as its price has returned to $88,600.

The trend in the price of the coin over the last five days | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView
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The market could be ready for a longer-term reversal thanks to the fact that most assets in our review have already reached local support levels that will act as foundations for proper recoveries instead of short-term setbacks. 

Bitcoin's ready to bounceSilently, Bitcoin is reestablishing the prerequisites for a recovery above $90,000. Price has stabilized in a tight consolidation zone, holding above recent lows and refusing to make new ones following the dramatic sell-off that cleared leveraged positions. That conduct is more important than a single green candle.  

Following the liquidation-driven spike, which is common after weak hands are removed, volume has returned to normal. The shift from panic to accumulation frequently occurs at this point.

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BTC/USDT Chart by TradingViewFrom a technical perspective, Bitcoin is making an effort to recover lost ground below its major moving averages. The decline’s slope has flattened, but the price is still trading under some dynamic resistance. That indicates that bears are tired rather than strong.

A move toward $90,000 becomes less speculative and more mechanical if Bitcoin can hold onto this base and overcome local resistance. In terms of both psychology and structure, a breakout above $90,000 would be noteworthy. The price would return to the previous value range, requiring sidelined capital to reenter and short sellers to cover. 

The risk scenario is still evident. The bullish case would be delayed, and the range would be expanded if the current consolidation were to break. On the other hand, Bitcoin gains more energy for growth the longer it compresses without degrading.

Bitcoin is not behaving like an asset getting ready for another leg down at this point. It is behaving as though one is processing a move and getting ready for the next. The $90,000 level may move from resistance to support earlier than the majority of the market anticipates if momentum is confirmed. 

Shiba Inu shake-offFor the past few months, Shiba Inu has been doing what most people with weak hands detest and strong hands anticipate: staying put.

Price action has obviously leveled off following a protracted decline that drove SHIB steadily lower. The market is currently trapped in a narrow consolidation range, as the aggressive sell pressure that was present earlier in the year has subsided and volatility has decreased. This is significant from a technical point of view.

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Exhaustion, not fireworks, is how downtrends end. The slope of SHIB has changed from being sharply bearish to almost horizontal, suggesting that sellers are losing control. Instead of breaking into new lows, the price is hugging local support, and moving averages are no longer accelerating downward. That kind of behavior is more common during accumulation phases than during capitulation.

Additionally, volume presents a coherent narrative. In contrast to previous sell-offs, activity has decreased, indicating that fear has subsided. The market is no longer heavily wagering against SHIB. Participants seem to be waiting instead. When markets lose interest in negative news, they are more susceptible to positive surprises.

This does not imply that a pump will happen soon, or at all. SHIB is still below significant long-term resistance levels, and consolidation may continue longer than most anticipate. 

A break above the current range and consistent volume expansion would be necessary for any significant rally. In the absence of that confirmation, the price may stagnate or decline.

The risk-reward profile has nevertheless subtly improved. Due to the compressed structure, even a slight increase in demand could cause a significant move once the downside momentum has mostly been exhausted and the price has stabilized. After protracted periods of inaction, SHIB has historically reacted violently.

Ethereum's volatility about to spikeEthereum is getting close to a technically critical point, and the chart’s structure strongly suggests that volatility will soon increase.

ETH is now in a tight squeeze between a rising trendline made up of higher local lows and a descending cluster of moving averages following weeks of corrective pressure. 

Right now, the price is respecting rising support while pushing against dynamic resistance. This indicates that while sellers are still active, they are no longer in control.

Demand is gradually taking over, as evidenced by the buying interest that follows each decline. Simultaneously, the moving averages above the price are flattening instead of accelerating downward, which frequently signals a change in trend rather than its continuation.

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This is not an arbitrary consolidation from a structural perspective. In the past, Ethereum unwound a large chunk of its previous rally, cooling off indicators like RSI and restarting momentum without completely disrupting long-term market structure. Strong trends require that reset in order to continue. The difficult part has already been completed by the market.

This idea is supported by volume behavior. Recent rebounds demonstrate comparatively better follow-through than previous attempts, and selling spikes are no longer growing. This implies that while bullish positioning is becoming more strategic and selective rather than exuberant, bearish conviction is waning.

As of right now, Ethereum is in a position where opportunity and risk are closely balanced. The momentum is rebuilding, the market is coiled and the direction will soon be determined. ETH appears to be getting ready for its next big move, rather than being a declining asset going into the new year.

Bitmain, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips and hardware for cryptocurrency mining, has announced a price reduction for several types of equipment used in cryptocurrency mining. The China-based company adopted this decision after observing the challenges faced in the mining industry.

In a statement, TheMinerMag, a specialized digital publication and data platform focused primarily on the Bitcoin mining industry, among other fields, announced that Bitmain has started offering bundle deals and discounts covering various models. Some of these models include the company’s Antminer S19 and S21 series of application-specific integrated circuit mining machines. 

In early 2025, these series machines would have been perceived as “distressed sales,” that is, when the price of BTC was increasing.

Uncertainties surrounding the mining industry sparks tension in the sector 
Following TheMinerMag’s report, sources pointed out that even the recently launched top-quality mining hardware, such as the S21 immersion-cooled ASICs, is being set for sale with discounts of about $7 per terahash-second (TH/s). What caught many by surprise was recently released news that highlighted that some bundles were actually auctioned off to miners who were given the chance to choose their preferred prices freely. 

These recent price reductions occurred during one of the most challenging periods for profit margins in the mining industry, according to reports. An example supported this point. In this case, it highlighted the present state experienced in the hashprice.

According to the situation, the hashprice, a key Bitcoin mining metric showing the expected daily dollar revenue per unit of hashing power (TH/s or PH/s), has reportedly dropped to a low experienced in years of about $35 per terahash/second per day (TH/s/day). 

Concerning this finding, it is worth noting that a margin of $40 per TH/s/day is widely recognized as the break-even point for miners. Such a scenario prompts several operators to consider closing down their operations until they are certain that the economic conditions have improved.

Meanwhile, reports have noted that the current situation highlights a significant economic challenge in the mining sector, which is reportedly highly competitive even under ideal circumstances. For instance, the sector is facing a decline in the Bitcoin market, price increases for energy, regulatory challenges, and risks associated with the supply chain. 

To address this situation, the mining firms joined forces to look for other effective solutions. One of the proposed solutions is that the companies are considering renewable energy to cut costs after the halving event in April 2024. This event reduced the block reward to 3.125 Bitcoin per block.

Analysts express disappointment after noting 2025 as an amazing year for BTC
Regarding the mining companies’ consideration, sources mentioned that the smaller block reward normally gets offset by the surge in Bitcoin’s price every four years. Nonetheless, 2025 came to a disappointing end, despite being anticipated as a remarkable year for the cryptocurrency industry.

During the year, the price declined drastically from a peak of more than $126,000, recorded in October, to a low point of around $80,000 in November.

Currently, reports from CoinMarketCap indicate that the price of BTC is over 7% lower than its record on January 1 of this year. Additionally, it is around 20% below its highest point of more than $109,000 recorded on January 20. Notably, this record was observed during the day of US President Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. 

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Posted: December 27, 2025

Right now, “time” is becoming a key commodity in the market.

The logic is simple – The longer the market chops sideways, the bigger the speculative bubble gets, pushing top-caps deeper into a volatility loop. Consequently, any move in either direction could end up costing millions.

Notably, Solana [SOL] is playing this perfectly. After failing to break the $150-resistance three times in November, it’s now showing a clear bearish structure, with $120 now acting as a major inflection zone.

Source: TradingView (SOL/USDT)

Meanwhile, Circle [USDC] is taking full advantage of the volatility. 

According to Onchain Lens, they just minted another $500 million USDC on Solana. More broadly, so far in 2025, Circle has minted a staggering $55 billion on the L1, providing the market with ample capital to work with.

However, despite the influx, SOL continues to struggle below key levels. Consequently, the question arises – Is this added liquidity actually stabilizing the market, or is it fueling further volatility in the altcoin? 

Solana whales clash – Bulls bleed, bears cash in
At the time of writing, Solana whales seemed split as SOL traded around $120. 

On one side, a whale loaded up on 20x longs, with the same now deep in the red with an unrealized loss of $5.88 million, crashing total profits from $18 million to just $3 million. Episodes like these directly puts pressure on key SOL levels.

On the other side, a bear whale is quietly shorting too, racking up over $27.7 million in gains while slowly taking profits. This is classic market polarity, reinforcing AMBCrypto’s thesis highlighting Solana’s brutal volatility loop.

Source: Hyperbot

Simply put, liquidity is clearly building on Solana’s speculative side.

However, here’s the catch – Whales are the ones making the bets, trying to profit off the volatility. And, judging by the current dynamics, shorting SOL might be racking up more gains, effectively putting whales against the token.

All in all, with Solana’s bearish market structure, long-heavy whales, and volatility still running hot, it’s shaping up as the perfect setup for bears to trap overexposed longs. This would put the $120-SOL support at risk of breaking.

Final Thoughts

Whales are split, with leveraged longs bleeding losses and shorts racking up gains, highlighting Solana’s brutal volatility loop.
Circle’s $55 billion USDC minting added to market liquidity, but SOL’s bearish structure created a setup for bears to trap overexposed longs.

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