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2026 is shaping up to be another excellent year for the stock market.

With 2025 nearly over, it's a good time for investors to think about which companies they might want to add to their portfolios in 2026. A market pullback can happen at any time, so having a shopping list ready to go is a smart idea.

Here are my top 10 stock picks for 2026. I'm fairly confident that each of them will outperform the market next year.

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1. Nvidia
This is just a list of stocks -- it's not in ranked order. However, if it were in ranked order, there's a good chance that Nvidia (NVDA +3.80%) would still be No. 1. The chipmaker has been the face of the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout since it began in 2023, and that trend shows no signs of stopping in 2026.

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Hyperscalers are slated to spend record amounts on capital expenditures in 2026. Most of that money is going toward constructing data centers and filling them with computing equipment, such as Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs).  Nvidia projects that by 2030, global data center capital expenditures will total $3 trillion to $4 trillion. If that forecast proves accurate, Nvidia will be a top stock to own in 2026 and several years beyond.

2. AMD
AMD (AMD +6.17%) has played second fiddle to Nvidia in the GPU market for many years, but it could start closing the gap. AMD's offerings are far more competitive than they were just a few years ago, and management believes it can capture more of the market for the new AI workloads coming online.

The company projects that its data center revenue growth rate will rise to a 60% compound annual growth rate over the next five years. In Q3, its data center growth rate was 22%. If it can accelerate its growth to that 60% level, AMD will be a winning stock pick in 2026.

3. Broadcom
Chipmaker Broadcom (AVGO +3.12%) is taking a different approach to AI computing. Instead of offering general-purpose GPUs like AMD and Nvidia, it's partnering with hyperscalers to design custom AI accelerators that are optimized to handle the needs of their workloads. These application-specific integrated circuits can provide better performance at lower costs, but at the cost of reduced flexibility. Many cloud giants are willing to make that trade, and Broadcom's growth is accelerating as a result.

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In the fourth quarter of its fiscal 2025 (which ended Nov. 2), Broadcom's AI semiconductor revenue rose 74% year over year, and management expects that growth rate to accelerate to above 100% in its Q1 fiscal 2026.

4. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom are all fabless chip companies: They design chips, but outsource the manufacturing of them to specialists like Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM +1.67%). It is by far the world's largest chip foundry by revenue, and with its industry dominance, that likely won't change anytime soon.

As long as high AI infrastructure spending continues, Taiwan Semiconductor will be a great investment, as it's a neutral player in the AI realm. That spending is expected to rise again in 2026, boding well for Taiwan Semi.

5. Alphabet
Alphabet (GOOG +1.60%)(GOOGL +1.47%) is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the AI realm. Originally, its generative AI model, Gemini, was viewed as inferior to its rivals. But now, it's seen as one of the leaders in the space.

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Furthermore, Alphabet has a thriving base business (Google Search), as well as a strong cloud computing offering in Google Cloud. It's hard to find a weak spot in Alphabet's business right now.

6. Meta Platforms
Shares of Meta Platforms (META 0.78%) tumbled after it reported its Q3 results, with the market apparently reacting unfavorably to its high capital expenditure plans. However, that response ignores how strong the base business was in the quarter. Meta's revenue rose by 26% year over year, thanks to the effects of AI on its platforms.

This growth will likely persist throughout 2026, and investors will come back around to Meta stock once they realize that all the other tech giants in its megacap cohort are spending just as heavily on AI as Meta is. The stock's current discount is a great buying opportunity, and investors should take advantage.

7. Amazon
Amazon (AMZN +0.21%) stock has performed poorly in 2025: It's only up about 3% so far this year. However, that wasn't because Amazon's business struggled. Its revenue rose at a 13% pace in Q3, led by its strong advertising division and cloud computing segment, Amazon Web Services.

Both of these businesses are expected to thrive in 2026. With each accounting for a significant chunk of Amazon's profits, that bodes well for the stock's chances of regaining its momentum.

8. PayPal
PayPal (PYPL +0.62%) stock has fallen by around 30% in 2025. However, it hasn't been as bad a year for the payment processing giant's business as that result would suggest.

PYPL EPS Diluted (Quarterly YoY Growth) data by YCharts. EPS = earnings per share. YoY = year over year.

PayPal delivered strong diluted earnings per share (EPS) growth in 2025, and that trend could continue in 2026, particularly if it continues its share buybacks. PayPal's stock is dirt cheap at 11.5 times forward earnings, making it an attractive stock to buy.

9. The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk (TTD 0.17%) has had a disappointing year as well, with its stock falling by around 70% so far. When it switched to its AI-powered ad-buying platform, Kokai, its platform migration was poorly executed, leading to problems for its clients. This caused some clients to pull back on their spending with it, and it lost business to Amazon.

However, The Trade Desk is still in a great spot and is expected to grow revenue in 2026 at a 16% pace, according to Wall Street analysts. Combine that with its forward price-to-earnings ratio of 20, and you have a recipe for a stock that could outperform in 2026.

10. MercadoLibre
Last but not least is MercadoLibre (MELI +1.63%), a Latin American e-commerce and fintech giant that has posted year after year of successful quarters. The stock is up by around 20% for the year, but down by more than 20% from the high it hit in July.

MercadoLibre is the dominant e-commerce company in Latin America, and its growth is far from over. Previous pullbacks in MercadoLibre's stock over the past few years have proven to be excellent buying opportunities, and the current one looks no different.

Keithen Drury has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Broadcom, MercadoLibre, Meta Platforms, Nvidia, PayPal, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and The Trade Desk. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Alphabet, Amazon, MercadoLibre, Meta Platforms, Nvidia, PayPal, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and The Trade Desk. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom and recommends the following options: long January 2027 $42.50 calls on PayPal and short December 2025 $75 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until February 17, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between August 6, 2025 and December 16, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

What You May Do

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

About the Lawsuit

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

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

The case is Barry v. Coupang, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-10795.

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

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IREN shares fell roughly 50% during a tech-wide risk-off move, despite Q1 results confirming improving AI traction and platform execution. The revenue mix is shifting toward AI cloud and HPC, with AI expected to grow faster than mining over the next two years. December's $1.63 billion equity raise reduced dilution by retiring $544 million of deeply in-the-money convertible notes and extending debt maturities.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until February 2, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Bitdeer Technologies Group ("Bitdeer" or the "Company") (NasdaqCM: BTDR), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between June 6, 2024 and November 10, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period").  This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of Bitdeer and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqcm-btdr/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by February 2, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

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

On November 10, 2025, despite prior positive statements to investors regarding its research and technology roadmap for its SEALMINER Bitcoin mining machine, the Company announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, disclosing a net loss that had widened to $266.7 million or $1.28 per share, due to increased operating expenses related to the "R&D of our ASICs roadmap."

On this news, the price of Bitdeer's shares fell from a closing market price of $17.65 per share on November 10, 2025 to $15.02 per share on November 11, 2025, a decline of more than 14%.

The case is Ismail N. Sakar v. Bitdeer Technologies Group, et al., No. 25-cv-10069.

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

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

What You May Do

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

About the Lawsuit

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

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

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

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

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

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

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until January 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.

What You May Do

If you purchased shares of Six Flags as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-fun/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by January 5, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

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.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

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

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SummaryTransDigm Group is a core capital gain investment, driven by exceptional management, unique business model, and dominant market positioning.TDG’s value creation model leverages proprietary, single-source aerospace components, aggressive pricing power, and disciplined, decentralized management akin to Berkshire Hathaway.Despite political scrutiny over pricing and DoD contract risks, TDG’s competitive moat and high switching costs minimize material threats to its business.TDG trades at 33x FY26 EPS and 25x FY28 EPS, appearing expensive, but its consistent 8–12% EPS growth and peer-relative valuation justify a long-term buy-and-hold stance.Monty Rakusen/DigitalVision via Getty Images

As my readers know, I am a numbers guy, except when I'm not, and I'm a value guy, except when I'm not. With TransDigm Group (TDG), I'm neither a numbers nor a value guy, and

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until January 12, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Stride, Inc. ("Stride" or the "Company") (NYSE: LRN), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between October 22, 2024 and October 28, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of Stride and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-lrn/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by January 12, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

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

On September 14, 2025, it was reported that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education had filed a complaint against the Company, alleging fraud, deceptive trade practices, systemic violations of law, and intentional and tortious misconduct, including inflating enrollment numbers by retaining "ghost students" on rolls to secure state funding per student and ignoring compliance requirements, including background checks and licensure laws for its employees. On this news, the price of Stride's shares fell $18.60 per share, or 11.7%, to close at $139.76 per share on September 15, 2025.

Then, on October 28, 2025, the Company disclosed that "poor customer experience" had resulted in "higher withdrawal rates," "lower conversion rates," and had driven students away, and that the Company estimated the impact caused approximately 10,000-15,000 fewer enrollments and that, because of this, its outlook is "muted" compared to prior years. On this news, the price of Stride's shares fell $83.48 per share, or more than 54%, to close at $70.05 per share on October 29, 2025.

The case is MacMahon v. Stride, Inc., et al., Case No. 25-cv-02019.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

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

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., notifies investors in Synopsys, Inc. ("Synopsys" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: SNPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.

CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of investors of Synopsys who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between December 4, 2024 and September 9, 2025 and/or purchased or otherwise acquired Synopsys common stock in exchange for their shares of Ansys, Inc. ("Ansys") common stock in the acquisition of Ansys. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-snps/

Synopsys investors should contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-snps/ to learn more.

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, on September 9, 2025, post-market, the Company announced its 3Q2025 financial results, disclosing quarterly revenue of $1.740 billion, missing its prior guidance of between $1.755 billion and $1.785 billion, and reported net income of $242.5 million, a 43% year-over-year decline from $425.9 million reported for 3Q 024. Further, the Company reported that its Design IP segment accounted for approximately 25% of revenue and came in at $426.6 million, a 7.7% decline year-over-year, and also provided guidance inferring that Design IP revenues will decline by at least 5% on a full-year basis in fiscal 2025. On this news, the price of Synopsys' shares fell $216.59, or 35.8%, to close at $387.78 per share on September 10, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

The first-filed case is Kim v. Synopsis, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-09410. A subsequent case, New England Teamsters Pension Fund v. Synopsis, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv- 10201, expanded the class period.

WHAT TO DO? If you invested in Synopsys and suffered a loss during the relevant time frame, you have until December 30, 2025 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff; however, your ability to share in any recovery does not require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

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

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SummaryTwo sizable IPOs priced this week, joined by seven SPACs.Ten IPOs and eight SPACs submitted initial filings.No IPOs are currently scheduled in the week ahead, although smaller issuers may join the calendar throughout the week.Five lock-up periods will be expiring in the week ahead. bymuratdeniz/iStock via Getty Images

Two sizable IPOs priced this week, joined by seven SPACs. Ten IPOs and eight SPACs submitted initial filings.

Medical supplies giant Medline (MDLN) priced its upsized IPO above the midpoint to raise $6.3 billion at

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SummaryBloom Energy is rated a buy, offering speculative AI-driven growth despite a recent 50% share price decline and high volatility.BE posted strong Q3 results, beating on EPS and revenue, raising FY 2025 guidance, and planning to double manufacturing capacity by 2026.Key risks include mounting capital needs, reliance on the Brookfield partnership for financing, and intensifying competition in AI data center infrastructure.Technical support is seen in the mid-$70s, with resistance near $120; position sizing should be small due to 105% implied volatility. Getty Images

Bloom Energy (BE) continues to be among the wildest AI/power-generation stocks. One of the largest holdings in the Russell 2000 Index of small U.S. equities, the company boasts positive non-GAAP earnings per share and free cash flow. What’s more, the notable

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Final governance vote on Uniswap’s fee switch and token burn.100 million UNI tokens to be burned if approved.Mainnet fee switches to activate, impacting LP earnings.
The Uniswap community is holding a governance vote on the ‘Fee Switch Activation Proposal’ from December 19 to December 26, potentially triggering the burn of 100 million UNI tokens.

If approved, this move could significantly impact UNI’s supply and market dynamics, aligning protocol fees with token burn mechanics, according to Uniswap Labs founder Hayden Adams.

Uniswap Prepares for Strategic Fee Activation
The Uniswap governance vote centers on activating fee switches for its v2 and v3 mainnets, aligning protocol revenue with a token burn strategy. Leading the proposal are Hayden Adams and Ken Ng, who emphasize setting a sustainable ecosystem model where fees could drive revenue and promote stability.

Upon approval, a two-day timelock period will precede the burning of 100 million UNI tokens from the treasury, a move proposed to retroactively account for fees potentially earned if the switches had been enabled from the launch. The community anticipates a shift in dynamics with protocol fees being leveraged into an on-chain burning mechanism.

Hayden Adams, Founder, Uniswap Labs, “If it passes, after a 2 day timelock period: 🔥 100m UNI will be burned 🦄 v2 + v3 fee switches will flip on mainnet and begin burning UNI, along with…”Market reactions are cautiously optimistic, with direct implications for Uniswap’s governance and liquidity provider earnings. The governance portal has seen active participation, highlighting community involvement in shaping the platform’s future. Key figures, including Adams, reinforce the intention to solidify Uniswap’s stance as a premier decentralized exchange.

100 Million UNI Token Burn: Economic Impacts and Predictions
Did you know? A 100 million UNI token burn could potentially reduce the circulating supply, creating a precedent for aligning user incentives through protocol fee-generated revenue.

At present, Uniswap (UNI) trades at $5.31, with a market cap of $3.35 billion, showing a 4.56% increase over the last 24 hours. Despite a 47.63% dip in trading volume, the governance vote could influence further price changes, crucially determining market sentiment as recorded on December 20, 2025, by CoinMarketCap.

Uniswap(UNI), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 04:13 UTC on December 20, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

According to Coincu research, aligning protocol fees with UNI burns not only presents a novel economic model but also reinforces Uniswap’s resilience. In coordination with regulatory shifts, the move is anticipated to foster growth, contingent upon transparent governance and compliance initiatives.

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USDJPY – Daily Chart – 201225 – BoJ Effect
The BoJ monetary policy decision coincided with positive updates from Capitol Hill on crypto-friendly legislation and increasing demand for XRP-spot ETFs. The dovish BoJ policy outlook, strong demand for XRP-spot ETFs, and progress toward crypto legislation support a bullish price trajectory.

Below, I will explore the key drivers behind recent price trends, the medium-term (4-8 weeks) outlook, and the key technical levels traders should watch.

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates and Lifts Sentiment
The BoJ edged closer to monetary policy normalization on Friday, December 19, raising interest rates by 25 basis points. However, the Statement of Monetary Policy and BoJ Governor Ueda emphasized that monetary policy will remain accommodating, easing concerns over aggressive rate hikes through 2026.

Furthermore, there were no announcements on the BoJ’s neutral rate, currently in a 1% to 2.5% range. BoJ Governor Ueda noted that interest rates remained well below the lower end of the neutral range despite the rate hike, reportedly stating:

“Even after raising rates to 0.75%, there’s some distance to the bottom of our estimated range of neutral.”

SoSoValue – XRP Spot ETF Flows – 201225
Medium- and Long-Term Outlook Remains Constructive
A dovish BoJ rate hike, robust demand for XRP-spot ETFs, and updates from Capitol Hill on crypto legislation support a bullish price outlook.

In the near term, the BoJ and Fed will continue to influence market sentiment. The threat of a higher BoJ neutral rate lingers, while uncertainty remains over a March Fed rate cut.

Considering the current market dynamics, the short-term (1-4 weeks) outlook has turned bullish. The medium-term (4-8 weeks) and longer-term (8-12 weeks) outlooks remain bullish, with price targets of $2.5 and $3.0, respectively.

Downside Risks to the Bullish Scenario
Several events could derail the bullish outlooks. These include:

The Bank of Japan announces a neutral rate between 1.5% and 2.5% and the need to accelerate a move toward policy normalization.
US economic data and FOMC members support a hawkish Fed policy stance.
The MSCI delists digital asset treasury companies (DATs). Delistings would likely reduce interest in XRP as a treasury reserve asset.
US Senate opposes the Market Structure Bill.
XRP-spot ETFs report outflows.

These scenarios would likely send XRP toward $1.75, affirming a bearish trend reversal.

Nevertheless, demand for XRP-spot ETFs, increased XRP utility, and the passing of crypto-friendly legislation support a longer-term move to $3.0.

In summary, the short-term outlook turned cautiously bullish as fundamentals decoupled from the bearish technicals. Meanwhile, the medium- to longer-term outlooks are constructive.

Financial Analysis
Technical Outlook: EMAs Signal Caution
XRP jumped 5.6% on Friday, December 19, reversing the previous day’s 2.97% loss, closing at $1.9090. The token outperformed the broader crypto market, which gained 3.52%.

Despite Friday’s rally, XRP remained well below the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), signaling a bearish bias. While the technicals remain bearish, fundamentals are increasingly outweighing the technical structure.

Key technical levels to watch include:

Support levels: $1.75, and then $1.50.
50-day EMA resistance: $2.1509.
200-day EMA resistance: $2.4194.
Resistance levels: $2, $2.5, $3.0, and $3.66.

Looking at the daily chart, a break above the $2 psychological level would pave the way toward the 50-day EMA. A sustained move through the 50-day EMA would signal a near-term bullish trend reversal, supporting a move toward the 200-day EMA and the $2.5 resistance level. A breakout above the EMAs would affirm the medium-term outlook, and the longer-term (8-12 weeks) $3.0 price target.

TLDR

Spot market buying pressure has collapsed from $26.7 million to just $2.4 million in one month.
The Money Flow Index (MFI) shows oversold levels with no signs of a bullish rebound.
If the asset loses the $0.106 support, the next bearish target is set at $0.095.

Investors are on edge after the Hedera network entered a high-risk technical zone. Over the past month, while the broader crypto market attempted to stabilize, the HBAR price at risk of collapse has become the base case for analysts.

The data is striking: spot market buying pressure dropped by approximately 90%, falling from net outflows of $26.7 million in November to barely $2.4 million in the second week of December.

This evaporation of demand leaves the asset trapped in a descending channel, a markedly bearish technical pattern. Consequently, with no new buyers stepping in to “buy the dip,” sellers require very little effort to push the price toward lower levels, increasing the fragility of the current structure.

Technical Indicators Confirm Hedera’s Weakness
The analysis of the Money Flow Index (MFI), which combines price and volume to measure capital inflow, supports this negative outlook. The MFI has not only recorded lower lows but has also sunk into oversold territory. Unlike previous occasions where these levels triggered a bounce, the HBAR price at risk of collapse persists because the money flow follows a downward trend with no signs of seller exhaustion.

Currently, HBAR is teetering near the lower boundary of its channel. The critical level to watch is a daily close below $0.106; if lost, a downward target toward $0.095 would be activated, representing an additional 12% retracement.

To counter this pessimistic forecast, the cryptocurrency would need a radical shift in sentiment to propel it above the $0.155 resistance.

However, given the absence of institutional and retail buyers in the spot market, a breakdown appears inevitable for now. Investors must remain attentive to upcoming candle closes, as the resolution of this pattern will determine Hedera’s direction for early 2026.

Key takeaways:

Strong demand for US Treasurys and lower odds of a Fed rate cut indicate that investors are shifting toward safer assets, reducing interest in Bitcoin.

Economic weakness in Japan and softer US job data add pressure to Bitcoin, limiting its use as a hedge in the near term.

Bitcoin (BTC) has repeatedly failed to hold above the $92,000 level over the past month, prompting market participants to develop multiple explanations for the price weakness. While some traders point to outright market manipulation, others attribute the decline to rising concerns around the artificial intelligence sector, despite the absence of concrete evidence to support these claims.

The S&P 500 traded just 1.3% below its all-time high on Friday, while Bitcoin remains 30% below the $126,200 level reached in October. This divergence reflects increased risk aversion among traders and undermines the narrative that fears of an AI bubble are driving broader market weakness. 

Gold/USD (left) vs. Bitcoin/USD (right). Source: TradingViewRegardless of Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and long-term appeal, gold has emerged as the preferred hedge amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

Fed balance sheet reduction drains liquidity, capping Bitcoin near $90KOne factor limiting Bitcoin’s ability to break above $90,000 has been the US Federal Reserve reducing its balance sheet through most of 2025, a strategy aimed at draining liquidity from financial markets. That trend, however, reversed in December as the job market showed signs of deterioration and weaker consumer data raised concerns about future economic growth.

Retailer Target cut its fourth-quarter earnings outlook on Dec. 9, while Macy’s warned on Dec. 10 that inflation would pressure margins during year-end sales. More recently, on Dec. 18, Nike reported a drop in quarterly sales, sending its shares down 10% on Friday. Historically, reduced consumer spending creates a bearish environment for assets perceived as higher risk.

Despite clear signals of a shift toward a less restrictive monetary stance, traders are increasingly uncertain about the US Fed’s ability to cut interest rates below 3.5% in 2026. Part of this uncertainty stems from a 43-day US government funding shutdown, which disrupted the release of November employment and inflation data and further clouded the economic outlook.

Fed target rate probabilities for Jan. 2026 FOMC. Source: CME FedWatch ToolThe odds of an interest rate cut at the FOMC meeting on Jan. 28 fell to 22% on Friday from 24% the prior week, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. More importantly, demand for US Treasurys remained firm, with the 10-year yield holding at 4.15% on Friday after briefly approaching levels below 4% in late November. This behavior signals growing risk aversion among traders, contributing to weaker demand for Bitcoin.

S&P 500 Index 40-day correlation vs. Bitcoin/USD. Source: TradingViewBitcoin’s correlation with traditional markets has been declining, but this does not imply that cryptocurrency investors are insulated from softer economic conditions. Weak demand for Japanese government debt has increased contagion risks, as the country faces 10-year bond yields above 2% for the first time since 1999.

Japan holds the world’s fourth-largest Gross Domestic Product, and its local currency, the yen, has a $4.13 trillion monetary base. The country’s 2.3% annualized GDP contraction in the third quarter is notable, given that Japan has maintained negative interest rates for more than a decade and relied on currency depreciation to stimulate economic activity.

Bitcoin’s struggle near the $90,000 level reflects uncertainty around global growth and weaker US labor market data. As investors become more risk-averse, the positive impact of lower interest rates and stimulus on risk-on assets diminishes. As a result, even if inflation reaccelerates, Bitcoin is unlikely to serve as an alternative hedge in the near term.

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Bitcoin is navigating heightened volatility as it trades around a critical support zone, with market participants increasingly questioning whether the price is aligned with underlying network fundamentals. While short-term price action remains choppy, on-chain indicators suggest that the deeper story may lie beneath the surface.

A recent CryptoQuant chart highlights Bitcoin’s NVT Golden Cross, smoothed with a 100-day moving average, offering a clearer lens through which to evaluate the relationship between market valuation and on-chain activity.

The Network Value to Transactions (NVT) ratio is often described as Bitcoin’s equivalent of a Price-to-Earnings multiple. Instead of corporate earnings, transaction volume serves as the proxy for economic output. In simple terms, the metric seeks to answer a fundamental question: Is Bitcoin’s market capitalization justified by the amount of real economic activity taking place on the network?

When valuation expands faster than transaction volume, the market may be overheating. Conversely, when price lags behind network usage, it can signal undervaluation or excessive risk aversion. The NVT Golden Cross refines this framework by comparing short- and long-term trends in the ratio, helping identify periods when price diverges meaningfully from fundamentals.

NVT Golden Cross Signals a Structural Valuation Reset
CryptoQuant analyst Moreno emphasizes that the most valuable signals from the NVT Golden Cross tend to appear during deep negative deviations, when market psychology and fundamentals diverge sharply. In the current cycle, the indicator fell to a historically depressed level near -0.58, a zone that goes beyond simple bearish sentiment.

Bitcoin NVT Golden Cross | Source: CryptoQuant
According to the analysis, this level reflects a structural undervaluation of the Bitcoin network, where price compression outpaced any meaningful decline in on-chain economic activity.

Such conditions are typically observed during phases of forced deleveraging and elevated risk aversion. In these environments, liquidity exits speculative positions aggressively, pushing prices lower even as the underlying network continues to process transactions at relatively stable levels. This imbalance creates valuation gaps that have, in past cycles, marked important inflection points rather than definitive market tops.

The key development now is the recovery of the NVT Golden Cross from -0.58 toward approximately -0.32. This move suggests that price is beginning to realign with transaction-driven fundamentals following a sharp valuation reset. However, the indicator remains in negative territory, implying that Bitcoin is still priced conservatively relative to its on-chain utility.

Moreno notes that this setup is consistent with a transition phase, where the market moves from deep undervaluation toward equilibrium. Historically, such periods have aligned with accumulation and more disciplined capital allocation, laying the groundwork for healthier, structurally supported price discovery.

Bitcoin Consolidates Above Long-Term Support as Trend Weakens
The weekly chart shows Bitcoin trading near the $88,000 level after a sharp corrective phase from the cycle highs above $120,000. Price is currently consolidating just above the rising 200-day moving average (green), which sits around the mid-$80,000s and represents a critical long-term trend support. This zone has historically acted as a pivot between sustained bull markets and deeper corrective phases, making the current structure especially important.

BTC consolidates around key support | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView
Momentum, however, has clearly weakened. Bitcoin has lost the 50-day moving average (blue) and failed to reclaim it on recent attempts, signaling that short- to medium-term control remains with sellers. The slope of the 50-day MA has started to flatten, reinforcing the idea of a transition from expansion to consolidation. At the same time, the 100-day moving average is curling lower, adding overhead resistance in the $95,000–$100,000 range.

Selling pressure increased during the breakdown from the $100,000 area, while the recent bounce toward $88,000 has occurred on comparatively lighter volume. This suggests that buyers are defending support but lack conviction for a sustained reversal.

As long as Bitcoin holds above the 200-day MA, the broader uptrend remains technically intact. However, failure to defend the $85,000–$88,000 zone would open the door to a deeper retracement, while bullish confirmation requires a decisive reclaim of the 50-day moving average with expanding volume.

Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

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After reaching a new multi-month low, Solana (SOL) is attempting to hold a key high-timeframe level as support ahead of week’s end. Some analysts have suggested that the altcoin is poised to bounce, but others warned that a potential rally could be short-lived.

Solana To Tag Higher Levels Soon
On Friday, Solana recovered from the latest drop and surged 7.7% toward the $125 area. The cryptocurrency fell nearly 9% on Thursday afternoon amid a broader market correction, sending its price to an eight-month low of $116.

Amid the pullback, SOL’s price breached below a crucial high timeframe level, the around $120 mark, for the first time since April before recovering. Analyst Crypto Batman noted the altcoin “is not only at its major support level, the same one that has held price for the past 2 years.”

In addition, the cryptocurrency is also forming a bullish divergence on the 3-day timeframe, “exactly like what we saw before the major bottom” at the start of Q2, the market observer added.

To him, this suggests that Solana could bottom soon and see the start of a recovery rally to the macro range highs. However, another market observer affirmed that even if a retest of the higher levels is likely, “context matters here.”

Analyst Crypto Scient highlighted that SOL’s price is currently at the range lows of its multi-year range, recording the first retest of this area after being rejected from the range highs.

Solana retests the bottom of its macro range. Source: Crypto Scient on X
“One could argue SOL has been distributive for nearly two years now. That’s fair,” he explained, “[but] range lows rarely break on the first attempt.” Moreover, Scient pointed out that there’s significant liquidity left between the $175–$190 levels that “should get tagged at some point, even within a broader bearish environment.”

As a result, the analyst considers that a “move higher to clean liquidity before any deeper downside would make far more sense.”

December Close To Define SOL’s Fate?
Analyst Rekt Capital affirmed that the $123 horizontal support remains the “defining level” that Solana must hold to prevent a major breakdown to multi-year lows.

He detailed rebounds from this support have historically produced “outsized upside expansions,” with 140% and 100% moves. However, each rebound from this level has been progressively weaker over time, with the most recent bounce only managing to rally 15%.

This signals a “sharp deceleration in upside responsiveness at this level,” which is important to consider as the compression in rebound magnitude could affect SOL’s monthly close.

According to the analysis, a monthly close above the macro support would keep Solana positioned for a weaker rally, but a close below $123 would substantially change the structure.

The second case would suggest that distribution has already started and confirm “how much this support has weakened since the last meaningful rebound that produced a near 2x move earlier this year.”

Moreover, it would begin to mirror SOL’s performance in early 2022, when a similar price action preceded “macro relief moves during the opening phase of the Bear Market, including the decisive breakdown that occurred at the turn of that year.”

Ultimately, the analyst warned that it remains to be seen whether the altcoin can close December above this crucial level and rebound, or if a breakdown “accelerates distribution sooner rather than later.”

As of this writing, Solana is trading at $126, a 3.4% decline in the weekly timeframe.

SOL’s performance in the one-week chart. Source: SOLUSDT on TradingView
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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Coupang, Inc. (“Coupang” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CPNG) securities between August 6, 2025 and December 16, 2025.

The Complaint alleges that Coupang had inadequate cybersecurity protocols that allowed a former employee to access sensitive customer information for nearly six months without being detected. The Complaint further alleges that this subjected Coupang to a materially heightened risk of regulatory and legal scrutiny. The Complaint also alleges that when defendants became aware that Coupang had been subjected to this data breach, they did not report it in a current report filing to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in compliance with applicable reporting rules. Additionally, the Complaint also alleges that as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Coupang should contact the Firm prior to the February 17, 2026 lead plaintiff motion deadline. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. If you wish to discuss your rights or interests regarding this class action, please contact Thomas J. McKenna, Esq. or Gregory M. Egleston, Esq. of Gainey McKenna & Egleston at (212) 983-1300, or via e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected].

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CNBC's Jim Cramer talks with Paychex president and CEO John Gibson about the state of small business, the labor market, its latest earnings report and more.

The Flywire stake represents 10.02% of AUM, making it the fund’s 4th-largest holding.

Norwood Investment Partners, LP increased its stake in Flywire Corporation (FLYW +1.37%), according to November 12, 2025, filings.

What happenedNorwood Investment Partners, LP disclosed in a November 12, 2025, SEC filing that it increased its position in Flywire by 280,424 shares during the third quarter. The fund’s post-trade holding reached 860,500 shares, with a reported value of $11.65 million as of September 30, 2025. The newly purchased shares are estimated at ~$3.45 million based on quarterly average price.

What else to knowNorwood added Flywire shares, bringing the position to 10.02% of 13F AUM, which makes it the fund’s 4th-largest holdingTop holdings after the filing: 

NYSE:APG: $19,124,843 (16.4% of AUM)NYSE:CWAN: $15,380,629 (13.2% of AUM)NYSE:GFL: $12,546,224 (10.8% of AUM)NASDAQ:FLYW: $11,651,170 (10.0% of AUM)NASDAQ:MGNI: $9,365,400 (8.1% of AUM)As of November 11, 2025, shares were priced at $13.73, down 40.74% over the past year, trailing the S&P 500 by 48.78 percentage pointsCompany OverviewMetricValuePrice (as of market close 2025-11-11)$13.73Market Capitalization$1.67 billionRevenue (TTM)$583.03 millionNet Income (TTM)$-2.44 millionCompany SnapshotOffers a global payment platform and vertical-specific software, supporting multiple currencies and payment types for sectors such as education, healthcare, travel, and B2B organizations.Serves educational institutions, healthcare providers, travel companies, and business clients seeking streamlined cross-border payment solutions.Operates in more than 30 countries, leveraging a proprietary network to facilitate international transactions for a diverse client base.Flywire Corporation is a technology-driven payment enablement company with a global footprint, facilitating complex payment flows for clients across diverse industries. The company leverages its proprietary platform and direct integrations with alternative payment methods to offer seamless, multi-currency transactions. Flywire's sector-focused approach and robust network provide a competitive advantage in addressing the specialized needs of its core verticals.

Foolish takeNorwood Investment Partners bought Flywire shares a few months after the fintech stock lost more than half of its value in the first three months of the year, most of which was caused by a disappointing earnings report.

However, by the time Norwood bought the stock in the third quarter of 2025, its price-to-sales (P/S) ratio had fallen to just above 2.5. It also rose steadily throughout the quarter, indicating it may have chosen an opportune time to add shares in Flywire.

The stock has steadily fallen since peaking in 2021 at the height of the 2021 bull market. Hence, when it began buying shares in the third quarter of 2024, it likely thought it was getting a discount.

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GlossaryStake: The ownership interest or investment a fund or individual holds in a company.
13F reportable assets under management (AUM): The total market value of securities a fund must report quarterly to the SEC on Form 13F.
Net position change: The difference in the number or value of shares held by an investor after buying or selling.
Assets under management (AUM): The total market value of all investments managed by a fund or investment firm.
Holding: A security or asset currently owned by an investor or fund.
Post-trade: The status or value of an investment after a transaction has been completed.
Quarterly average price: The average price of a security over a specific three-month period.
Trailing: Describes performance measured over a past period, such as the last year.
Vertical-specific software: Software designed to meet the needs of a particular industry or sector.
B2B (Business-to-Business): Transactions or services conducted between businesses, rather than between a business and individual consumers.
Proprietary platform: A technology system owned and controlled by a company, not available for public use.
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A meme stock rally doesn't suddenly make Kohl's a good stock to buy.

Kohl's (KSS +2.34%) stock surprised the naysayers with a 64% surge this year, but its five-year chart shows what more people would expect from a declining clothing retail stock. Its 42% drop during that time doesn't come close to the S&P 500's (^GSPC +0.88%) 83% gain over the same time frame, but the index is only up by 16% this year.

The company offers a 2.18% yield at current levels, but narrow profit margins limit future dividend growth. It's also not a good sign that Kohl's cut its dividend by 75% earlier this year.

The stock has shown signs of life this year, largely due to its status as a meme stock. It joins Krispy Kreme, Opendoor Technologies, and Rocket Companies as the DORK stocks, an acronym that refers to the four hottest meme stocks in 2025.

Is Kohl's nothing more than a meme play, or is there some value behind the name? Here's what investors should know.

It's hard to compete against the retail giants

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Walmart, Costco, and Target are the three retail giants, and the former two have been pulling away from the latter. This context is important for Kohl's stock, since those three retailers offer almost every possible item, including clothing. Why shop at Kohl's when you can buy affordable clothing and groceries at one of the retail giants?

These retail giants let you get everything done in one trip, and Kohl's doesn't give people that luxury. That may be part of the reason Kohl's had yet another quarter that featured year-over-year decreases in net sales and comparable sales. Fewer people are buying from Kohl's locations, and when they show up, they are spending less than they did one year ago. Walmart and Costco don't have that problem and continue to gain market share.

Not only is competition intense, but Kohl's also has low profit margins, which normally hover below 1%. That doesn't give Kohl's any leeway if costs go up or additional tariffs are enforced. It won't even get better for the rest of the year, with Kohl's anticipating net sales dropping by 3.5% to 4% for the full year. Analysts expect full-year comparable sales to drop by 2.5% to 3% year over year.

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The balance sheet is a key culprit to Kohl's 42% decline over the past five years, and that drop includes the 2025 meme rally. Kohl's financial situation doesn't give the retailer much flexibility to invest in growth initiatives, and even making a profit is difficult.

Kohl's has $4.3 billion in current assets and $3.3 billion in current liabilities, which comes to a 1.30 current ratio, which sounds good. However, Kohl's has $3.9 billion in merchandise inventories that make up the $4.3 billion. Excluding its inventory, Kohl's only has $400 million in current assets and $3.3 billion in current liabilities, resulting in a 0.12 quick ratio. In short, this low quick ratio suggests minimal cash reserves and burdensome liabilities with upcoming due dates.

That means Kohl's doesn't have a good way to keep up with its financial obligations if inventory sales slow. It's not much of a problem if Kohl's manages to sell all of its inventory, but declining revenue and comparable sales make that scenario more difficult to achieve each year. Furthermore, Kohl's total assets dropped by 6% year over year.

Kohl's also gets its margins squeezed by interest, which won't go away anytime soon. The retailer had $73 million in Q3 operating income, but it spent $75 million on interest. Kohl's reported a positive net income only because of a one-time tax provision of $10 million. Kohl's ended up owing less in taxes than expected and could tap into some of its tax reserves as a result. It's not a winning formula for the long run.

Investors benefit from holding successful growth stocks long-term. However, the fundamentals make Kohl's stock look like a sinking ship struggling to stay afloat. Fundamentals matter more than stock price movements.