Market Signal Briefing

TLDR

The BTC/USD1 pair plummeted briefly while the global market was trading at $87,000.
Low holiday liquidity and a large sell order caused the lightning-fast drop.
Arbitrageurs corrected the anomaly within seconds, stabilizing the price.

While the world celebrated Christmas, a technical anomaly on Binance sparked terror across social media. In the middle of Christmas Eve, the Bitcoin price experienced an extreme flash crash, sinking to a low of $24,111 on the BTC/USD1 pair.

The asset remained at that depth for only a few seconds before bouncing back to $87,000; however, screenshots of the event went viral, fueling panic among less experienced traders. It is important to note that this event was not a global market phenomenon.

The crash was limited exclusively to the pair linked with USD1, a stablecoin launched by World Liberty Financial. While this pair showed an absurd discount, the rest of the BTC markets remained stable above $87,000, proving it was a local execution issue.

USD1 Liquidity and the Role of Arbitrageurs
Analysts blame a combination of technical factors for the event. First, liquidity in the order books was extremely low due to the holiday season.

Meanwhile, Binance had recently launched a 20% interest promotion for USD1, which attracted capital to the stablecoin but left the sell-side of the Bitcoin price vulnerable. A single massive sell order was enough to exhaust the available buy bids, forcing the system to seek much lower prices to complete the transaction.

The BTC rebound was almost instantaneous thanks to arbitrage traders, who bought the asset at a discount on Binance to sell it at market price on other exchanges. This coordinated action returned the Bitcoin price to normal within seconds.

Regarding this, Changpeng Zhao clarified that the exchange does not intervene in trades, emphasizing that these events are inherent risks of pairs with low liquidity.

This actually shows the exchange is NOT involved in trades. Low liquidity on new pairs means one large market order can spike prices, but arbitrageurs quickly corrected it. No liquidations occurred, as this pair isn't included in any index. 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/tz05UmDUBu

— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) December 25, 2025

In summary, this incident highlights the importance of market depth, especially in emerging stablecoins like USD1, which was recently chosen by Abu Dhabi’s MGX fund for a $2 billion investment on the platform.

Bitcoin’s price and sentiment have decisively slowed in recent months, but Strategy CEO Phong Le says the top cryptocurrency’s fundamentals have never looked better.

Bitcoin Poised For A 2026 Breakout?
As the year comes to a close, the outlook for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market is cautious at best. However, a bullish surprise may be in store for investors in 2026, according to some analysts.

Bitcoin registered its current lifetime high of $126,080 on Oct. 5, but has since plunged over 29%, trading at $86,903 as of press time, according to data from CoinGecko. Moreover, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a well-known index measuring market sentiment, has been stuck in “Extreme Fear” since December 12.

“The fundamentals of the market this year for Bitcoin couldn’t be better,” Le said during an interview with the “Coin Stories” podcast on December 23, stressing that he is not fazed by BTC’s short-term volatility.

The Strategy chief executive officer noted that the price of Bitcoin “does what it does” and that investors should focus on the long term.

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“When you’re an investor, you think about the long term of the asset class,” he opined.

Le further indicated that Bitcoin investors should be “fairly methodical and mathematical about” BTC’s unpredictable short-term price performance.

“Which is why we focus on things like mNAV, why we built out the Bitcoin treasury, and why we built out the US dollar treasury,” he added.

Strategy currently owns roughly 671,268 Bitcoin, which was recently worth approximately $59.6 billion, solidifying its place as the world’s largest Bitcoin treasury company. The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based firm created a $1.4 billion USD reserve to help pay stockholder dividends.

Bullish Catalyst For 2026
Le believes Bitcoin’s long-term fundamentals are robust because the US government has been “fully supportive of Bitcoin like it’s never been before.”

He went on to reveal that he and Strategy’s Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor, have been in discussions with traditional banks across the United States and the UAE, where institutions are working out how to catch up.

“If you think about what’s happening with traditional powers of the world. The US government, the US banking system, they are all getting on board with Bitcoin. That’s extremely bullish for this year and 2026,” Le postulated.

Notably, U.S. President Donald Trump directed his administration in March to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to hold assets confiscated by the government. He also called for a stockpile of other types of digital assets. However, a formal plan has not been announced yet.

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NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have December 30, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in securities class action lawsuits against Synopsys, Inc. (“Synopsys” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: SNPS), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between December 4, 2024 and September 9, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”) and/o.

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO) between February 27, 2023 and November 4, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 16, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So what: If you purchased Perrigo securities 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 Perrigo. class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48085 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 16, 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 made materially false and/or misleading statements and or failed to disclose that: (1) the infant formula business acquired from Nestlé suffered from significant underinvestment in maintenance; (2) Perrigo needed to make substantial capital and operational expenditures above Perrigo's outwardly stated cost estimates to remediate the infant formula business; (3) there were significant manufacturing deficiencies in the facility for Perrigo's infant formula business; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Perrigo's financial results, including earnings and cash flow, were overstated; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Perrigo's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Perrigo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48085 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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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. ("Alexandria" or the "Company") (NYSE: ARE).

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES, INC. (ARE), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH BEFORE JANUARY 26, 2026 (LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by email at [email protected], by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed alleges that, between January 27, 2025 and October 27, 2025, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company's LIC value and potential growth as a life-science destination had been declining for years; (2) the Company overstated its LIC property's value as a life-science destination and downplayed its declining leading value and occupancy stability; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:
If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact:
Howard G. Smith, Esq.,
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith,
3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112,
Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020,
Call us at: (215) 638-4847
Email us at: [email protected],
Visit our website at: www.howardsmithlaw.com.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP announces that investors with losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Bitdeer Technologies Group ("Bitdeer" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BTDR).

IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR BITDEER INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE BEFORE FEBRUARY 2, 2026 (LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT

What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed alleges that, between June 6, 2024 and November 10, 2025, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the SEAL04 chip projected to have a chip-level energy efficiency of 5 J/TH would be ready for use in the A4 rigs with an expected mass production to begin in the second quarter 2025; and (2) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More: 
If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us.
Charles Linehan, Esq.,
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP,
1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100,
Los Angeles California 90067
Email:  [email protected]
Telephone: 310-201-9150 (Toll-Free: 888-773-9224) 
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Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.

If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased. 

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Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP,  
1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100,
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Charles Linehan
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Telephone: 310-201-9150
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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to Jayud Global Logistics Limited ("Jayud" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: JYD) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit.

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN JAYUD GLOBAL LOGISTICS LIMITED (JYD), CLICK HERE BEFORE JANUARY 20, 2026 (THE LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

What Is The Lawsuit About? 
The complaint filed alleges that, between April 21, 2023 and April 30, 2025, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Jayud was the subject of a fraudulent stock promotion scheme involving social media-based misinformation and impersonated financial professionals; (2) that insiders and/or affiliates used offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; (3) that Jayuds public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of the false rumors and artificial trading activity driving the stock price; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:
If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us.
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz,
Email us at: [email protected]
Call us at: 310-914-5007
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Follow us for updates on Twitter: twitter.com/FRC_LAW.

If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.

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Frank R. Cruz,
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MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 26, 2025 / TGI Solar Power Group Inc. (OTC Markets:TSPG), a diversified technology, energy, and environmentally sustainable real estate development company, and Genesys Info X, a premier Indian technology firm, announced the execution of a Strategic Partnership and Revenue-Sharing Agreement. This collaboration marks the official launch of FUSED88.com, a revolutionary digital ecosystem designed to redefine Project Management and Human Capital Management through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI)

A Fusion of Business Acumen and Technical Innovation

Under the agreement, TGI Solar Power Group Inc. will lead global business development, sales, marketing, and branding. Genesys Info X, represented by CEO Dr. Viinay Sarikonda, will serve as the technical backbone, overseeing platform development, hosting, maintenance, cybersecurity, and the integration of proprietary AI and ASI modules.

Comprehensive Enterprise Features

FUSED88.com offers Human Capital Management, Financial Resource Tracking, Crisis Management tools, and secure Group Collaboration capabilities, providing an all-in-one enterprise management solution for modern global organizations.

Global Support, Beta Innovation & Custom Development

Currently in Beta Test Mode, FUSED88.com is refining cybersecurity protocols and ASI-driven capabilities. A joint 24/7 customer service and technical support operation has been established across the United States and India. Enterprise clients will also have access to professional IT teams for customized applications and integrations.

India Operations & Global Delivery Center

The India Head Office and Backend Operations Center is located at Cyber Gateway, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. This facility serves as the core hub for AI development, cybersecurity operations, and backend support for global clients.

About the Partnership

The revenue-sharing agreement codifies a long-term commitment to shared success, with both parties contributing to operational excellence and the global expansion of the FUSED88 brand. The governing law of the partnership is established in the State of Delaware.

About TGI Solar Power Group Inc.

TGI Solar Power Group Inc. is a diversified holding company focused on acquiring innovative patented technologies, components, processes, designs, and methods with commercial value. The Company's mission is to create sustainable habitats that enhance the quality of life while respecting our planet.

New Slogan: "Empowering Tomorrow with Sustainable Innovation."

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Contact Information

Samuel Epstein, CEO Email: [email protected]

Sales & Partnership Inquiries: TGI Sales & Marketing Division Email: [email protected] Website: www.FUSED88.com

SOURCE: TGI Solar Power Group, Inc.

Steve Sosnick, Interactive Brokers, joins 'Power Lunch' to talk investor trends he is observing and what they signal about the state of the market going into the new year.

Key Takeaways DPZ continues to push growth via Hungry for MORE, menu innovation, marketing and international expansion.DPZ added net new U.S. stores and sees international momentum, with major openings planned in India and China.DPZ faces elevated costs and macro pressure, which may keep comparable sales toward the low end of guidance.
Domino's Pizza (DPZ - Free Report) continues to benefit from multiple growth drivers. Its “Hungry for MORE” strategy remains central to driving stronger sales and profitability. Ongoing focus on menu innovation, the success of the Best Deal Ever platform, international expansion and sustained marketing initiatives support momentum. Rising guest satisfaction has further strengthened customer loyalty, collectively positioning the company for long-term growth.

Shares of this casual restaurant chain have lost 2.1% in the past three months against the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry’s 1.3% rise. Its earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters, missed on two occasions, with an average being 1.1%.

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The earnings estimate for 2025 has remained unchanged at $17.57 per share for the past 60 days. Despite operating efficiencies and sales growth, elevated costs and a challenging macroeconomic environment continue to cloud the outlook.

Domino’s Pizza — a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock — has a favorable VGM Score of A. Let’s take a closer look at the key factors supporting the stock’s performance and the challenges that may hold it back.

Factors Likely to Help DPZ Stock’s GrowthBrand Image & Franchising Strategy: Domino’s Pizza is among the fastest-growing QSR pizza brands in the United States and one of the largest pizza chains globally. Management highlights best-in-class franchisee economics, the largest advertising budget in the category, a highly scaled supply chain with significant purchasing power and an expanding rewards program as key pillars reinforcing brand strength.

Franchisees remain central to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and market share gains. In the fiscal third quarter, the U.S. system added 29 net new stores, taking the total to more than 7,090 units, with management reaffirming visibility toward its 7,700-store target by 2028. The company remains confident that its franchise-led, market share–focused model will continue to create long-term value for both operators and shareholders.

International Expansion Efforts: Domino’s Pizza continues to advance its global growth strategy through steady new unit development. In the third quarter of 2025, international retail sales increased 6% year over year, supported by strong same-store sales and the addition of new locations. During the quarter, the U.S. system also expanded with 30 net new stores, bringing the domestic store count to 7,061.

Looking ahead, Domino’s Pizza expects significant international momentum, with franchise partners planning approximately 250 new store openings in India and around 300 in China for the current fiscal year. These expansion plans underscore the strength of Domino’s brand and its franchisee network in high-growth markets.

 Focus on Menu Innovation: Domino’s Pizza continues to advance its long-term growth strategy through disciplined menu innovation. The company’s strong fiscal third-quarter performance underscores the effectiveness of its Hungry for MORE strategy, led by the successful launch of Parmesan Stuffed Crust Pizza, which exceeded expectations across product mix, new customer acquisition, and franchisee profitability.

Additionally, Domino’s Pizza introduced new Bread Bites flavors—garlic and cinnamon—marking its second innovation of the year and reinforcing its “innovation with intent” approach. Management emphasized that this strategy carefully balances customer preferences, value perception, and operational efficiency, reflecting a focused and sustainable innovation pipeline designed to drive consistent, long-term growth.

 Partnership With Delivery Channels: Domino’s Pizza continues to strengthen its growth strategy by expanding and optimizing partnerships with third-party delivery platforms. During the third quarter, the company completed the full rollout of its DoorDash partnership and remains encouraged by its long-term potential. This initiative, alongside existing relationships such as Uber Eats, is expected to meaningfully support U.S. comparable sales in the coming quarters. Management emphasized that Domino’s Pizza’s scale, operational efficiency, and disciplined pricing approach position the company to drive incremental demand while maintaining profitability across all delivery channels.

Factors Hindering GrowthMacroeconomic Pressure: Management acknowledged a challenging macroeconomic environment and heightened competitive intensity across the restaurant industry, which continues to pressure overall operating conditions. The company noted that U.S. comparable sales could face pressure as macro conditions intensified across the restaurant sector at the start of the fourth quarter. While Domino’s Pizza expects to continue gaining market share, broader category headwinds may constrain full-year comparable sales performance toward the lower end of its 3% guidance.

Key PicksSome better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector are:

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO - Free Report) presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 19.6%, on average. LOCO stock has lost 1.6% in the past six months. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LOCO’s 2026 sales and earnings per share (EPS) indicates growth of 1.3% and 4.2%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.

Dillard's, Inc. (DDS - Free Report) flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 26.5%, on average. DDS stock has rallied 51.9% in the past six months.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Dillard’s fiscal 2026 sales indicates growth of 1.3%, while EPS indicates a decline of 10% from the year-ago period’s levels.

Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE - Free Report) flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4.5%, on average. EXPE stock has gained 67.8% in the past six months.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EXPE’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 6.3% and 20.9%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.

Taren Point, Australia, Dec. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fitell Corporation (NASDAQ: FTEL) (“Fitell” or the “Company”) announced its board of directors (the “Boards”) of the Company has declared two initiatives – an interim dividend and a one-time shareholder loyalty program – both designed to return value to shareholders and enhance long-term investor alignment with the Company’s evolving growth strategy.

Interim Dividend

The Board has declared an interim dividend of $0.10 per share, payable in cash. The dividend is payable on January 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 30, 2025. The ex-dividend date will be December 30, 2025. The dividend reflects Fitell’s improved cash and digital asset position and the Board’s commitment to returning capital to shareholders while continuing to support the Company’s growth initiatives across fitness, corporate treasury management, and robotics.

Shareholder Loyalty Program

In additional to the interim dividend, the Board has declared a one-time shareholder loyalty payment of up to $0.15 per share under its newly approved Shareholder Loyalty Program (“Shareholder Loyalty Program”). Eligible shareholders who transfer their shares into book-entry form with the Company’s transfer agent on or prior to the loyalty program start and record date of December 29, 2025, will receive up to three (3) tranches of loyal payments if they maintain continuous ownership for 30 to 90 calendar days thereafter, payable in cash as following:

 ●Such eligible shareholders who maintain their book entry with the Company’s transfer agent for first 30 calendar days of the loyalty period will receive $0.05 in cash, payable as soon as practical after expiration of such 30-day period; ●Such eligible shareholders who maintain their book entry with the Company’s transfer agent for first 60 calendar days of the loyalty period will receive an additional $0.05 in cash, payable as soon as practical after expiration of such 60-day period; and ●Such eligible shareholders who maintain their book entry with the Company’s transfer agent for full 90 calendar days of the loyalty period will receive an additional $0.05 in cash, payable as soon as practical after expiration of such 90-day period.    The enrollment and election period will be running from December 29, 2025 to March 28, 2026 (both dates inclusive), and the loyalty payment expected to be distributed on or about the 15th day after the expiration of each 30-day tranche. Insiders, including officers, directors, and employees of the Company, are not eligible to participate in the Shareholder Loyalty Program.

Shareholders should consult their tax advisors regarding the tax implications of receiving this distribution and the loyalty payment.

Management Commentary

“Our Interim Dividend and Shareholder Loyalty Program reflect our continued confidence in our balance sheet position and operational outlook, following FY2025 financial results,” said Sam Lu, Chief Executive Officer of Fitell. “We believe now is an appropriate time to return value to our shareholders and reinforce the long-term value we are building across corporate treasury management, our fitness operations, and newly unveiled robotics join-venture, 2F Robotics.”

The Company is furnishing a Form 6-K to the SEC concurrently with the press release.

How to Transfer Shares into Record Name and Participate in the Shareholder Loyalty Program

Shareholders who choose to move their shares to book entry by the Shareholder Loyalty Program record date of December 29, 2025 and qualify for any loyalty bonus must request their broker to transfer their shares via DTC DWAC (Deposit/Withdrawal At Custodian) to the Company’s transfer agent, Vstock Transfer, where they can be held in safekeeping by Vstock Transfer in book entry under the name of the shareholder. Brokers should process such requests as withdrawals via the DTC DWAC system. Shareholders will also need their brokers to provide Vstock Transfer with the applicable DWAC withdrawal form along with payment of $125 for processing fees. 

Interested shareholders should instruct their broker to transfer their shares under their name to Vstock Transfer via the DTC DWAC system as follows:

Company Name: Fitell Corporation
Vstock DTC DWAC withdrawal number: 50236
Website: https://www.vstocktransfer.com/
Webpage on DRS: https://www.vstocktransfer.com/dwac-transfer
Contact details: https://www.vstocktransfer.com/contact

Whilst in book entry, shareholders’ shares cannot be lent out to third parties without the shareholder’s consent. The shares can also be transferred back to the shareholders’ respective brokers via DRS transfer, with the process both ways being simple and fast. However, shares must be kept in book entry from the Shareholder Loyalty Program record date to the end of the applicable tranche-end date in order to qualify for the loyalty payment applicable to such tranche.

About Fitell Corporation

Fitell Corporation, through GD Wellness Pty Ltd (“GD”), its wholly owned subsidiary, is an online retailer of gym and fitness equipment both under its proprietary brands and other brand names in Australia. The company’s mission is to build an ecosystem with a whole fitness and wellness experience powered by technology to our customers. GD has served over 100,000 customers with large portions of sales from repeat customers over the years. The Company’s brand portfolio can be categorized into three proprietary brands under its Gym Direct brand: Muscle Motion, Rapid Motion, and FleetX, in over 2,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs). For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.fitellcorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to risks and uncertainties, regulatory issues, unanticipated issues on Nasdaq with respect to implementing the loyalty payment, as well as risks set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) including its Form 20-F for the year ended June 30, 2025 which was filed on November 14, 2025 and Form 6-K reports filed in connection with our earnings result and other filings with the Commission. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law. We cannot guarantee that future results reflected in the forward-looking statements will occur.

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Amazon (AMZN) has underperformed the overall market and its mega cap peers in 2026. George Tsilis talks about the different business segments and how it puts Amazon in a unique position, with its retail segment and AWS making it different from all competitors.

Key Takeaways DECK stated HOKA Q2 net sales rose 11.1% to $634.1 million.DECK saw HOKA wholesale sales climb 13%, while DTC grew 8%.DECK expects HOKA revenues to grow at a low-teens rate in fiscal 2026.
Deckers Outdoors Corporation (DECK - Free Report) has experienced strong brand performance, which has also driven the company's recent quarterly results. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, net sales for the HOKA brand increased 11.1% year over year, surpassing the company's overall net sales growth of 9.1%. HOKA's net sales reached $634.1 million in the second quarter compared with $570.9 million in the previous year period.

HOKA’s solid growth, primarily led by its wholesale channel, which rose 13% year-over-year, was supported by strong sell-in and healthy sell-through, reflecting continued consumer demand for the brand's innovative and compelling product lineup. HOKA’s Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales grew 8% year-over-year, driven by sustained international momentum and improvements in the U.S. market.

Globally, HOKA’s revenue rose 15% in the first half, fueled by its three main road running franchises—Clifton, Bondi, and Arahi. Growth was further supported by expanded and refreshed trail offerings through the Mafate franchise. Strong sell-through and ongoing growth across these core styles indicate positive consumer response to the meaningful product enhancements introduced by HOKA's product team.

HOKA also performed strongly across all international regions in the first half, with notable incremental revenue from EMEA and China. In EMEA, the brand achieved impressive results across countries and distribution channels, supported by market share gains and robust reorder activity from specialty partners.

While the company anticipates a more cautious consumer environment in the second half due to pricing and tariff impacts, HOKA’s innovative product pipeline and international strength position it to maintain its impressive growth pace. Deckers expects HOKA to remain a key growth driver in fiscal 2026, with revenue rising at a low-teens rate. HOKA’s strong sell-through rates and high consumer adoption suggest it will remain the primary driver of Deckers’ long-term growth.

DECK Faces Competition From American Eagle & Boot BarnAmerican Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO - Free Report) in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 delivered a total net revenue of $1.36 billion, representing a 6% increase compared with the prior year, reflecting steady top-line growth. American Eagle’s gross profit rose 5% year over year to $552 million from $527 million. However, gross margin declined 40 basis points to 40.5%, indicating modest margin pressure despite higher revenue and profit levels during the period.

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT - Free Report) in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, posted net sales growth of 18.7% year over year to $505.4 million from $425.8 million in the prior-year period. Boot Barn’s gross profit increased to $184.1 million, representing 36.4% of net sales, from $152.9 million, or 35.9% in the prior year. The expansion in gross profit was primarily driven by higher sales volumes and improved merchandise margins, highlighting favorable operating leverage during the period.

Zacks Rundown for DECKDeckers’ shares have lost 3.2% in the past six months against the industry’s rise of 16.7%. DECK currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. 

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From a valuation standpoint, DECK trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 15.07, lower than the industry’s average of 18.06.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DECK’s current and next fiscal-year earnings implies year-over-year growth of 1.1% and 6.3%, respectively. 

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Shares of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (SIF - Free Report) have lost 8.2% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025. This compares to the S&P 500 Index’s 1.4% gain over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock lost 1.1% against the S&P 500’s 1.5% rise.

SIF’s Earnings SnapshotFor the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 (ended Sept. 30, 2025), SIFCO’s net sales rose 5.3% year over year to $22.8 million from $21.7 million. Loss from continuing operations narrowed to $0.5 million, or $(0.08) per diluted share, from a loss of $1.4 million, or $(0.24) per diluted share, a year earlier. Discontinued operations contributed income of $0.1 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared with $1.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter, resulting in a total net loss of $429,000 million versus $443,000 million a year ago. EBITDA was $1.1 million, down 15.7% from $1.3 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 41.4% to $1.8 million from $1.3 million in the year-ago quarter.

For the full fiscal year, results were stronger. Net sales increased 6.5% to $84.8 million from $79.6 million. Loss from continuing operations improved sharply to $0.9 million, or $(0.15) per diluted share, from a loss of $8.6 million, or $(1.44) per diluted share, in fiscal 2024. EBITDA swung to a positive $5.9 million from a loss of $0.7 million a year ago, underscoring a meaningful improvement in operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA surged to $5.7 million in fiscal 2025 from $0.8 million in fiscal 2024.

SIFCO’s Other Key Business MetricsProfitability measures showed mixed movement in the quarter. Gross profit declined 5.6% to $2.2 million from $2.3 million despite higher sales, indicating some margin pressure on a GAAP basis. However, adjusted EBITDA improved meaningfully, reflecting the impact of add-backs and operational adjustments.

Gross profit for fiscal 2025 rose 76.9% to $10.6 million from $5.9 million in the prior year, lifting gross margin to 12.5% from 7.5%, aided by higher volumes and improved pricing and cost controls. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses declined 6.6% to $10.4 million from $11.1 million, reflecting lower employee-related costs and the absence of certain one-time items recorded in fiscal 2024. Operating income was $0.2 million against an operating loss of $5.2 million a year earlier, highlighting the impact of margin expansion and expense discipline.

SIFCO’s annual revenue mix also shifted across end markets. Fixed-wing aircraft revenue increased $9.6 million to $51.4 million in fiscal 2025 from $41.8 million in fiscal 2024, while Rotorcraft sales were essentially flat at $17.1 million compared with $17.3 million. Commercial space revenue declined sharply by $8.2 million to $5 million in fiscal 2025 from $13.2 million in fiscal 2024, which management attributed to reduced procurement activity and one key customer scaling back orders to manage excess inventory. Energy components rose $0.7 million to $2.5 million from $1.8 million, while commercial products and other revenue increased $3.3 million to $8.8 million from $5.5 million, driven largely by the timing of orders tied to munitions programs.

Commercial net sales were 43.5% of total net sales and military net sales were 56.5% of total net sales in fiscal 2025, compared with 52.4% and 47.6%, respectively, in fiscal 2024.

SIF’s Management CommentaryManagement emphasized progress on margin improvement and demand trends. Chief Executive Officer George Scherff noted that sales increased in both the fiscal fourth quarter and full year, supported by strong demand in military and commercial aerospace markets. He also highlighted continued focus on cost reduction, selective price increases and scaling production to meet customer needs. SIF reported a backlog of $119.2 million at the end of fiscal 2025, up from $114.4 million a year earlier, which management views as supportive of near-term production activity.

Factors Influencing SIFCO’s Headline NumbersSeveral factors shaped the year-over-year improvement in fiscal 2025. Higher sales volumes and improved gross margins were supported by an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) benefit totaling $3 million in cost of goods sold and an additional $0.5 million benefit recorded in SG&A. SIFCO also incurred about $0.8 million in legal and professional fees tied to the ERC submission process, partially offsetting the SG&A benefit. Compared with fiscal 2024, the year also benefited from lower employee-related expenses due to reduced headcount and deferred backfilling of certain positions.

Below operating income, interest expense declined 45.3% as average debt balances fell during the year. SIF also recorded a gain from the City of Cleveland loan forgiveness. Overall, management attributed the improved loss from continuing operations to higher sales volumes, margin improvement, lower SG&A, lower interest expense and the net ERC benefit of $3.3 million.

SIF’s GuidanceSIFCO did not provide formal quantitative guidance for fiscal 2026. However, management expressed confidence in demand trends across its core aerospace and defense markets and indicated a focus on increasing production levels to support customer requirements in the upcoming year.

SIFCO anticipates fiscal 2026 capital expenditures in the range of $1 million to $2 million, primarily aimed at improving production capabilities, expanding product offerings and achieving operating cost efficiencies.

SIFCO’s Other DevelopmentsA major structural change affecting comparability is the prior sale of SIFCO’s European operations. In October 2024, the company sold its Italian forging and manufacturing business (CBlade) as part of a strategy to streamline operations and refocus on its core aerospace forging business. As a result, CBlade has been presented as discontinued operations in fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, and historical statements were retrospectively adjusted to reflect this presentation.

No new acquisitions or major restructuring initiatives were announced during the quarter beyond this previously completed transaction.

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The data of some Goldman Sachs clients reportedly may have been exposed due to a cybersecurity incident at one of the bank’s law firms.

Goldman Sachs alerted investors in some of its alternative investment funds that they may have been impacted by a data breach at Fried Frank Harris Schriver & Jacobson LLP, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Dec. 24).

In a letter to those investors, the bank said it had been told by Fried Frank that the law firm’s network was now secure, the vulnerability that led to the breach had been corrected, and any data that was exposed was “unlikely to be distributed or used improperly.”

A spokesperson for Goldman Sachs told Bloomberg, per the report: “Goldman Sachs’ systems were not impacted by this incident and remain secure. As always, we will continue to work to safeguard our clients and their data.”

A Fried Frank spokesperson said in the report: “We promptly acted to contain the incident and engaged industry-leading, external data security experts to assist in our response and in verifying the security of our systems and reported the matter to law enforcement.”

PYMNTS reported Dec. 16 that cyberattacks targeting organizations’ third-party exposure are one of the common fault lines seen among the most consequential incidents of 2025.

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The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Vendors and Vulnerabilities: The Cyberattack Squeeze on Mid-Market Firms” found that attackers frequently compromise a vendor first, then use the trust relationship to infiltrate their target firm. The report found that 38% of invoice fraud cases and 43% of phishing attacks stem from compromised vendors.

Verizon said in May that 30% of the data breaches that occurred during the year ended Oct. 31, 2024, involved a third party. That percentage was up from 15% the previous year, the firm said in its Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report.

The report said third parties such as suppliers, vendors, hosting partners and outsourced IT support providers act as custodians to companies’ data and underpin critical parts of their operations.

Verizon said in the report that “when you are working with a third party, you have to consider their security limitations as well as your own.”

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RADNOR, Pa., Dec. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against StubHub Holdings, Inc. (“StubHub”) (NYSE: STUB) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired StubHub common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the “Offering Documents”) issued in connection with StubHub’s September 2025 initial public offering. The lead plaintiff deadline is January 23, 2026.

CONTACT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP:
If you suffered StubHub losses, contact KTMC at: https://www.ktmc.com/new-cases/stubhub-holdings-inc?utm_source=Globe&mktm=PR

You can also contact attorney Jonathan Naji, Esq. by calling (484) 270-1453 or by email at [email protected].

DEFENDANTS’ ALLEGED MISCONDUCT:
The complaint alleges that, in the Offering Documents, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) StubHub was experiencing changes in the timing of payments to vendors; (2) those changes had a significant adverse impact on StubHub’s free cash flow, including trailing 12 months free cash flow; (3) as a result, StubHub’s free cash flow reports were materially misleading; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

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THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS:
StubHub investors may, no later than January 23, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation.  The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages StubHub investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.

SIGN UP FOR THE STUBHUB CASE AT: https://www.ktmc.com/new-cases/stubhub-holdings-inc?utm_source=Globe&mktm=PR

ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP:

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (KTMC) is a leading U.S. plaintiff-side law firm focused on securities-fraud class actions and global investor protection. The firm represents individual investors as well as institutions, such as major pension funds, asset managers, and international investors. KTMC has led some of the largest recoveries in securities litigation and has been recognized by peers and the legal media with numerous accolades, including The National Law Journal’s Plaintiff’s Hot List and Trailblazers in Plaintiffs' Law, BTI Consulting Group’s Honor Roll of Most Feared Law Firms, The Legal Intelligencer’s Class Action Firm of the Year, Lawdragon’s Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, and Law360’s Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar. The firm operates globally with offices in Pennsylvania and California. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, please visit www.ktmc.com.

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It's been two days since news broke that Nvidia was spending $20 billion to acquire top talent from Groq in what the chip startup called a "non-exclusive licensing agreement."

Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, hasn't issued a press release or regulatory filing and, according to a spokesperson, is only confirming the contents of Groq's 90-word blog post published after the close of holiday-shortened trading on Wednesday.

"They're so big now that they can do a $20 billion deal on Christmas Eve with no press release and nobody bats an eye," said Stacy Rasgon, an analyst at Bernstein, in a Friday interview with CNBC's "Squawk on the Street."

While neither company confirmed the price tag, CNBC learned from Groq lead investor Alex Davis on Wednesday that Nvidia had agreed to buy assets from Groq, a designer of high-performance artificial intelligence accelerator chips, for $20 billion in cash. Davis' firm, Disruptive, has invested more than half a billion dollars in Groq and led the startup's latest financing round in September at a $6.9 billion valuation.

Groq founder and CEO Jonathan Ross along with Sunny Madra, the company's president, and other senior leaders "will join Nvidia to help advance and scale the licensed technology," the startup said in the post, adding that the it will continue as an "independent company," led by finance chief Simon Edwards.

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As an acquisition, Groq would mark by far Nvidia's largest in its 32-year history. Its biggest prior purchase happened in 2019, when Nvidia bought Israeli chip designer Mellanox for close to $7 billion.

But Nvidia is instead following a playbook used by other tech giants over the last couple years, spending billions of dollars to hire top talent in AI and to get access to key technology through licensing agreements.

It's a strategy that's been employed by Meta, Google, Microsoft and Amazon. Nvidia itself has previously used the tactic, shelling out more than $900 million in September to hire Enfabrica CEO Rochan Sankar and other employees at the AI hardware startup, and to license the company's technology, CNBC reported at the time.

By avoiding traditional acquisitions, tech companies have been able to skirt some level of antitrust scrutiny and quickly close deals to bring in the people they most covet.

"Antitrust would seem to be the primary risk here, though structuring the deal as a non-exclusive license may keep the fiction of competition alive," Rasgon wrote in a Thursday note to clients. His firm recommends buying Nvidia shares and has a $275 price target on the stock.

Shares of Nvidia rose about 2% on Friday to $192.40. The stock is up 43% this year and is up thirteenfold since the end of 2022, when generative AI started taking off following the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT.

Nvidia has been using its expanding cash pile to invest capital across the AI ecosystem, including through recent investments in OpenAI and Intel. At the end of October, Nvidia had $60.6 billion in cash and short-term investments, up from $13.3 billion in early 2023.

Widening the 'competitive moat'Groq was founded in 2016 by a group of former engineers, including Ross. He was one of the creators of Google's tensor processing units, or TPUs, the search giant's custom chips that are being used by some companies as an alternative to Nvidia's graphics processing units, or GPUs. 

The startup's specialty is on the inference side of the market, which refers to the the use of AI to make decisions based on new information. Nvidia dominates the training piece of the market, which involves teaching AI models to learn from patterns in large amounts of data.

Analysts at Cantor said in a report on Friday that Nvidia is "playing both offense and defense" by snapping up Groq's assets, keeping them from potentially landing in the hands of a competitor.

"We think this acquisition only enhances Nvidia's full system stack and overall leadership in the AI market (and only widens its competitive moat)," wrote the analysts, who kept their buy rating and $300 price target.

BofA Securities analysts also maintained their buy recommendation and $275 target following the announcement. In a note on Friday, they characterized the deal as "surprising, expensive but strategic," and said it shows Nvidia recognizes that "while GPU dominated AI training, the rapid shift towards inference could require more specialized chips."

The analysts said that key questions remain, such as who will own Groq's language processing unit intellectual property, whether it can be licensed to Nvidia competitors and whether what's left of Groq — its nascent cloud business — could possibly "undercut NVDA's LPU-based service with lower pricing."

Nvidia isn't commenting on any of those details for now. The first opportunity analysts and investors will likely get to hear from the company will be Jan. 5, when CEO Jensen Huang is scheduled to speak at CES in Las Vegas.

— CNBCs David Faber contributed to this report

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Key Takeaways PNC shares reached a 52-week high after strong Q3 U.S. economic growth boosted confidence in bank stocks.Optimism around PNC's expected completion of the FirstBank acquisition on Jan. 5, 2026, supported the rally.PNC is expanding via branches, partnerships, and digital initiatives despite rising expenses.
Shares of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC - Free Report) touched a new 52-week high of $214.59 during Wednesday’s trading session to finally close at $213.48. The rally was driven by stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth in the third quarter and rising optimism about the 2026 growth outlook, which improved investor sentiment toward banking stocks. The strength in PNC shares was further supported by optimism around the company’s expected completion of its acquisition of FirstBank Holding Company on Jan. 5, 2026, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

Over the last six months, PNC stock has rallied 14.9% compared with the industry’s growth of 20.5%. While comparing with its close peers like Citigroup Inc. (C - Free Report) and Bank of America Corporation (BAC - Free Report) , it appears that PNC shares have underperformed both stocks. During the same period, shares of C and BAC have rallied 44% and 19.3%, respectively.

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Despite delivering steady gains over the past six months, PNC Financial has lagged the industry’s overall performance. Following the recent surge to a 52-week high, investors are now assessing whether the stock still has upside potential or if patience could offer a better entry point. Let us find out.

Factors Likely to Drive PNC Stock’s PerformanceAcquisitions and Strategic Partnerships to Drive Expansion: PNC Financial has been accelerating growth through a series of acquisitions and partnerships aimed at expanding its geographic footprint, strengthening capabilities and diversifying revenue streams. In December 2025, the company received the regulatory approvals required to complete its $4.1 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of FirstBank Holding Company, which was announced in September 2025. The acquisition will significantly expand the company’s branch presence in Colorado, strengthen its position in the Denver market, and extend its footprint in Arizona to more than 70 branches, supporting growth across retail, commercial and private banking businesses.

Earlier, in July 2025, the company entered into a strategic partnership with Coinbase to provide direct Bitcoin trading and digital asset solutions to PNC Private Bank clients to meet growing client interest in digital assets.

The company’s inorganic growth strategy also includes the May 2025 agreement to acquire Aqueduct Capital Group, which is expected to strengthen fund placement capabilities within its investment banking arm, Harris Williams. Earlier, in 2024, PNC partnered with Plaid to enable secure customer data sharing across financial applications and expanded its alliance with TCW Group to offer private credit solutions to middle-market companies. Prior acquisitions, including Linga in 2022 to enhance hospitality and restaurant payment solutions and the BBVA USA in 2021, further underscore the company’s focus on selective, value-accretive expansion.

Going forward, the continuation of such acquisitions and partnerships is expected to diversify PNC Financial’s business mix, deepen client relationships and support sustainable long-term earnings growth.

Footprint Expansion Efforts: PNC is accelerating its U.S. branch expansion strategy to strengthen its national footprint and enhance customer reach. In November 2025, the bank increased its total branch investment from $1.5 billion to about $2 billion.

Under the updated plan, the bank will open more than 300 new branches across nearly 20 U.S. markets, renovate its entire branch network by 2029, and hire more than 2,000 employees by 2030 to support growth and customer service. By concentrating on key growth markets, particularly in the Southwest, PNC Financial has already achieved significant success in expanding its customer base and increasing the number of checking accounts in 2024.

Through this focused expansion, the bank aims to broaden its reach and solidify its position as one of the largest retail banks in the United States.

Fed Rate Cut & Solid Loan and Deposit Growth: PNC Financial benefits from a strong balance sheet position. Total deposits and loans have recorded a five-year (ended 2024) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% and 5.6%, respectively, and both metrics increased year over year in the first nine months of 2025. A well-diversified deposit base will further strengthen the company’s financial position in the forthcoming period.

To enhance lending capacity, in October 2023, the company acquired approximately $16 billion in loan commitments from Signature Bank, supporting loan growth in the upcoming quarters. In 2025, the Federal Reserve reduced interest rates three times to a range of 3.50-3.75% and signaled the possibility of an additional cut in 2026, which is expected to positively influence loan demand. The lower rates are expected to stabilize funding costs and support net interest income (NII) expansion for banks like PNC Financial, Citigroup and Bank of America.

Over the past five years, PNC Financial’s NII recorded a CAGR of 6.3%, with momentum continuing in the first nine months of 2025. The repricing of fixed-rate assets and loan growth are expected to support NII in 2025. The company anticipates NII to increase by approximately 1.5% sequentially in the fourth quarter and 6.5% year over year in 2025.

Digital and AI Initiatives to Boost Efficiency: PNC is enhancing operational efficiency through strategic digital and AI-enabled partnerships, aimed at streamlining workflows and reducing manual effort for clients. In November 2025, the bank partnered with Extend to modernize commercial card payments, offering real-time spend tracking, automated controls and simplified expense management.

Earlier, in July 2025, PNC integrated PINACLE Connect with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, enabling clients to access treasury services directly within their ERP system, automating routine tasks and improving transaction accuracy. By combining cloud integration with AI tools, the company aims to optimize client workflows, improve service quality and create measurable operational efficiencies.

What’s Hurting PNC Financial’s GrowthElevated Expense Base: The company continues to face pressure from steadily rising non-interest expenses. The metric recorded a five-year (2019–2024) CAGR of 5%, with the upward trend continuing in the first nine months of 2025. The bank has implemented cost-containment measures, including a Continuous Improvement Program and workforce reductions targeting $350 million in savings for 2025.

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However, rising expenses from technological investments, branch expansion and personnel costs are likely to continue putting pressure on the bottom line. As a result, management expects non-interest expenses to increase about 1-2% sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Loan Diversification Risk: The company’s loan portfolio is heavily weighted toward commercial lending, with commercial and industrial loans and commercial real estate comprising 69.6% of total loans as of Sept. 30, 2025. The rapidly changing macroeconomic environment is putting significant pressure on this segment. Despite recent rate cuts, the credit quality of office real estate loans is unlikely to improve in the near term.

The company’s commercial loans represent 59.9% of total non-performing loans and 44.3% of total net charge-offs (NCOs), with management expecting further increases in commercial real estate charge-offs due to weak office property demand. Management anticipates NCOs to be in the range of $200 million–$225 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with $179 million reported in the third quarter. Consequently, this will likely weigh on PNC’s financial performance if economic conditions deteriorate.

PNC's Earnings Estimates and Valuation AnalysisThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for PNC’s 2025 and 2026 earnings indicate a 14.81% and 11.7% rise, respectively. Over the past week, the earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 have been revised upward.

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In terms of valuation, PNC stock appears inexpensive relative to the industry. The company is currently trading at a 12-month trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) of 11.98X, which is lower than the industry’s 15.49X.

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Meanwhile, Citigroup holds a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 12.14, while Bank of America’s P/E ratio stands at 13.00. Hence, PNC is also trading at a discount to Citigroup and Bank of America.

Parting Thoughts on PNC FinancialPNC Financial stock rise to a new 52-week high highlights growing investor confidence in the bank’s strategic growth initiatives. The expected completion of the FirstBank acquisition, alongside ongoing branch expansion and digital innovation, positions the company to broaden its geographic footprint, deepen client relationships, and diversify revenue streams. These efforts will also enhance the bank’s operational efficiency and long-term profitability.

Further, supportive macroeconomic factors, including strong U.S. economic growth and lower rates, are likely to stabilize funding costs, boost loan demand and underpin NII growth for PNC.

While elevated non-interest expenses and concentration in commercial lending pose challenges, solid loan and deposit growth and branch expansion strengthen resilience. Overall, the company offers meaningful upside potential for long-term investors. With a robust strategic roadmap, improving fundamentals and favorable macro conditions, investors can consider keeping PNC stock on their radar to achieve steady returns.

The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Key Takeaways Toyota will bring U.S.-built Camry, Highlander and Tundra models to Japan from 2026 after a new tariff deal.Japan will allow U.S.-built vehicles without extra testing as the U.S. sets a 15% tariff on autos.TM posted its first global sales decline in 11 months as China weakness and production cuts weighed.
Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) plans to introduce three U.S.-manufactured models — the Camry sedan, Highlander SUV, and Tundra pickup truck — into the Japanese market beginning in 2026. The initiative is expected to expand Toyota’s addressable customer base and contribute positively to Japan-U.S. trade relations.

Toyota is taking the necessary steps to ensure a smooth delivery of the three models to Japan and also plans to establish a new system in coordination with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism following bilateral negotiations. The announcement comes after the United States and Japan reached a tariff agreement under which the United States imposed a 15% tariff on vehicles and auto parts from Japan, while Japan agreed to allow U.S.-built vehicles to be sold domestically without additional testing.

Toyota plans to reintroduce the Camry sedan, produced at its Kentucky facility, and the Highlander SUV, manufactured at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, both previously available in Japan until 2023 and 2007, respectively. The Tundra pickup truck is produced at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas.

The Camry sedan combines comfort-oriented design with strong fuel efficiency, while the family-friendly Highlander offers a spacious interior and solid off-road capability. The Tundra pickup truck delivers substantial power and towing capacity, along with exceptional quality, durability, and reliability, and embodies American automotive culture, setting it apart from other models.

Toyota Motor displayed weaker numbers in November 2025, while planning to launch the vehicles in Japan next year. The global consolidated sales, including Daihatsu Motor and Hino Motors, declined 1.9% year over year to 965,919 units, marking the first annual sales decline in 11 months for Toyota.

The decline was largely attributable to softer performance in China, where sales declined 12.1% year over year to 154,465 vehicles, compounded by the expiration of subsidy programs, deferred consumer purchases, policy uncertainty, and ongoing model transitions, including updates to key nameplates, such as the RAV4.

However, Toyota’s Japan sales rose 1.5% year over year to 177,130 vehicles, supported by steady domestic demand. Sales outside Japan declined 2.6% year over year to 788,789 units, reflecting broader pressure across overseas markets. In North America, sales increased 2.7% year over year on steady demand, while European sales fell 5.3% year over year. Asia, excluding Japan and China, also recorded a mid-single-digit decline.

Combined Toyota and Lexus sales declined 2.2% year over year to 900,011 vehicles. In contrast, Daihatsu Motor reported an 8.3% year-over-year increase to 57,271 vehicles, while Hino Motors saw a sharp 20.8% year-over-year decline to 8,637 vehicles.

The global supply production declined 3.4% year over year to 934,001 vehicles, also marking the first production decline of 2025. Production cuts are considered to be the reason behind the sales decline, forcing the company to take a cautious approach until the demand normalizes.

Toyota and Lexus combined brand production declined 5.5% year over year to 821,723 vehicles, while Daihatsu’s production surged 20.5% year over year to 103,250 vehicles. Hino Motors output dropped 24.8% year over year to 9,028 vehicles.

Zacks Rank & Key PicksTM stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks in the auto space are Mazda Motor (MZDAY - Free Report) and Subaru Corporation (FUJHY - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MZDAY’s fiscal 2026 and 2027 EPS has improved 6 cents and 3 cents, respectively, in the past 30 days. 

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FUJHY’s fiscal 2026 and 2027 EPS has improved 15 cents and 10 cents, respectively, in the past 60 days.

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Earnings Estimate Revisions for OSIFor the fiscal year ending June 2026, this airport security and full-body scanner manufacturer is expected to earn $10.42 per share, which is unchanged compared with the year-ago reported number.

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The upgrade of OSI to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.