Market Signal Briefing

Bitcoin has entered a critical make-or-break phase as price clings to key weekly support while momentum continues to fade. Despite holding above a major confluence zone, repeated rejections overhead suggest buyers are losing control.

Yen carry trade unwind jitters overshadowed strong institutional demand through spot ETFs and positive updates on the Market Structure Bill.

Crucially, JGB yield trends ahead of the BoJ monetary policy decision support a cautiously bearish short-term outlook. Meanwhile, the medium-term outlook remains bullish.

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.

JGB Yields Surge and Yen Carry Trade Fears
Traders have long memories, and the jump in 10-year JGB yields has made markets edgy. While economists expect a 25-basis-point rate hike, there is uncertainty about the BoJ’s neutral interest rate. The neutral interest rate is where rates are neither accommodative nor restrictive.

Last week, BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that he would share the neutral rate once consensus amongst policymakers had narrowed. The neutral rate is crucial for yen carry trades and market liquidity.

A higher neutral rate would mean a narrower US-Japan interest rate differential, making yen-funded leveraging positions less profitable. A stronger yen would send USD/JPY lower, adding to potential losses, forcing traders to exit levered positions in US assets.

SoSoValue – XRP Spot ETF Flows – 181225
Notably, more XRP-spot ETFs are set to launch in the new year, including WisdomTree’s XRP ETF (XRPW). A bigger spot ETF playing field may draw more institutional inflows, crucial for the token’s longer-term price trajectory.

Medium- and Long-Term Outlook Remains Constructive
Robust XRP-spot ETF inflows and the imminent launch of new spot ETFs set the stage for a bullish outlook for XRP. The Market Structure Bill’s progress on Capitol Hill remains another tailwind, supporting a bullish medium- and longer-term price outlook.

In the near term, the BoJ monetary policy decision will be the key driver. However, traders should closely monitor US economic data and FOMC members’ rhetoric to consider the timeline for a Fed rate cut. On Thursday, December 18, the US CPI report will fuel speculation about a March cut.

Economists expect the annual inflation rate to rise from 3.0% in September to 3.1% in November. There were no October figures because of the US government shutdown. Higher inflation would temper bets on a March rate cut.

A more hawkish Fed policy stance would weigh on sentiment ahead of the BoJ decision on Friday, December 19.

Given the current market dynamics, the short-term (1-4 weeks) outlook remains cautiously bearish. Meanwhile, 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 scenarios could derail the bullish medium- and long-term outlooks. These include:

The Bank of Japan raises interest rates and signals multiple rate hikes in 2026.
US inflation rises more than expected, indicating a more 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 challenges the Market Structure Bill.
XRP-spot ETFs report outflows.

These scenarios would likely send XRP toward the November low of $1.8239, supporting the bearish short-term outlook.

Nevertheless, resilient XRP-spot ETF inflows, increased XRP utility, and the Market Structure Bill’s progress support a longer-term move to $2.5. A return to $2.5 would bring $3 into play.

In summary, the short-term outlook remains cautiously bearish as fundamentals and the technicals align. Meanwhile, the medium- to longer-term outlooks are constructive.

Financial Analysis
Technical Outlook: EMAs Signal Caution
XRP slid 3.49% on Wednesday, December 17, following the previous day’s 1.64% loss, closing at $1.8631. The token faced heavier losses than the broader crypto market, which declined 2.39%.

Wednesday’s loss left XRP well below the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), signaling a bearish bias.

Key technical levels to watch include:

Support levels: The November 21 low of $1.8239 and then, $1.75.
50-day EMA resistance: $2.1737.
200-day EMA resistance: $2.4304.
Resistance levels: $2, $2.5, $3.0, and $3.66.

Looking at the daily chart, a drop below the November 21 low of $1.8239 would expose the $1.75 support level. A sustained fall through $1.75 would reinforce the bearish short-term outlook.

However, a breakout 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.

A bullish trend reversal would indicate a medium-term (4-8 weeks) climb toward the 200-day EMA and $2.5. A break above the EMAs would reinforce the medium-term outlook, and a longer-term (8-12 weeks) $3.0.

TLDR

Bitcoin suffers a “Bart Simpson” formation that returns its price to $85,500 after a failed rally.
Lack of positive correlation with stocks and the surge in precious metals frustrate investors.
Wintermute analysts forecast volatile consolidation between $86,000 and $92,000 through year-end.

It has been a week of technical tension in the crypto market. On Wednesday, a chart formation dreaded by investors appeared: Bitcoin price and the Bart Simpson pattern were the protagonists of the day. We are talking about a phenomenon characterized by a vertical ascent followed by a flat consolidation and an immediate plunge back to its point of origin—a behavior that has returned the pioneer cryptocurrency to its weekly low of $85,500.

Frustration among “bulls” is mounting as they observe macroeconomic behavior. While Bitcoin fails to keep pace with rising stocks on green days, it maintains a 1:1 correlation when the traditional market retreats. On Wednesday morning, the BTC rally crumbled alongside the Nasdaq, which fell 1.5% due to cooling enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors.

Why are bitcoin price and the Bart Simpson pattern dominating the chart?
According to Jasper De Maere, desk strategist at Wintermute, the current situation reflects a phase of high-volatility consolidation. The expert notes that Bitcoin price and the Bart Simpson pattern are symptoms of a market where short-lived rallies are quickly sold into due to year-end profit-taking and portfolio tax adjustments.

While assets like gold and silver hit all-time highs, Bitcoin has lost 8% over the past week, outperformed by even deeper declines in Ether (15%) and Solana (12%). De Maere suggests that the asset will remain trapped in a range between $86,000 and $92,000.

In summary, despite the pessimism, the analyst indicates that we could be nearing the “max pain point,” suggesting that the market is technically oversold. The key to breaking this sideways movement may lie in the large options expirations at the end of December, which typically act as catalysts for a new directional move in the bitcoin price and the Bart Simpson pattern that currently defines the trend.

For now, caution prevails in a scenario where the safe haven seems to have temporarily shifted toward precious metals.

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $58.56, moving +1% from the previous trading session. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 1.16%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.47%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.81%.

Coming into today, shares of the agribusiness giant had lost 5% in the past month. In that same time, the Consumer Staples sector gained 1.27%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.03%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Archer Daniels Midland in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.84, marking a 26.32% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $22.14 billion, up 2.98% from the year-ago period.

ADM's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $3.4 per share and revenue of $83.85 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -28.27% and -1.96%, respectively.

Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Archer Daniels Midland. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.29% lower. Right now, Archer Daniels Midland possesses a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).

From a valuation perspective, Archer Daniels Midland is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.07. This denotes no noticeable deviation relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 17.07.

One should further note that ADM currently holds a PEG ratio of 4.93. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. ADM's industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.2 as of yesterday's close.

The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 208, putting it in the bottom 16% of all 250+ industries.

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

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The Federal Trade Commission is probing Instacart, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the retail platform faces criticism over its artificial intelligence-driven pricing tool.

The agency has sent the company a civil investigative demand, the sources said. The FTC is seeking information about Instacart’s Eversight pricing tool, one of the sources said.

Instacart’s Eversight pricing tool allows retailers on Instacart to experiment with different prices using AI. AP
The software, which allows retailers on Instacart to experiment with different prices using AI, drew criticism after a recent study showed different shoppers got different prices for the same groceries on Instacart.

“The Federal Trade Commission has a longstanding policy of not commenting on any potential or ongoing investigations. But, like so many Americans, we are disturbed by what we have read in the press about Instacart’s alleged pricing practices,” the FTC said in a statement.

A union-aligned investment group sent letters to Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Wednesday, asking how U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies were impacting their finances and supply chains, according to the documents seen by Reuters.

, /PRNewswire/ -- cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD), one of the nation's leading, highly trusted and widely recognized CBD companies, today announces that it will host a conference call at 4:20 p.m., Eastern Time, on Friday, December 19, 2025, to discuss the company's September 30, 2025 fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results and business progress.

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About cbdMD, Inc.

cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD) is one of the leading and most highly trusted and most recognized cannabidiol (CBD) brands with a comprehensive line of U.S. produced THC-free1 CBD products and an array of Farm Act compliant Delta 9 products. Our Paw CBD brand of pet products includes veterinarian-formulated products and our ATRx brand features functional mushroom products. In addition, we operate Herbal Oasis, a premium, award winning THC-infused social seltzer that blends cannabinoids and nootropic mushrooms to deliver a fast-acting, functional beverage made for presence and connection. With an alcohol-free formula and wellness-forward ingredients, Oasis invites a better way to drink-one rooted in clarity, balance, and joy. To learn more about cbdMD and our comprehensive line of U.S. grown, THC-free1 CBD and Full Spectrum products as well as our other brands, please visit www.cbdmd.com, www.pawcbd.com, ATRxlabs.com, or Herbaloasis.com, follow cbdMD on Instagram and Facebook, or visit one of the thousands of retail outlets that carry cbdMD's products.
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Contact Information:

cbdMD, Inc.
Ronan Kennedy, CEO and CFO
Phone: +1 (704) 445-3064
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In the latest close session, D.R. Horton (DHI - Free Report) was down 2.01% at $152.00. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.16% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.47%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.81%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the homebuilder had gained 12.04% outpaced the Construction sector's gain of 3.84% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.03%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of D.R. Horton in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.98, showcasing a 24.14% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $6.71 billion, indicating a 11.83% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

DHI's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $11.43 per share and revenue of $34.3 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -1.21% and +0.15%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for D.R Horton. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. D.R. Horton currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Investors should also note D.R. Horton's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 13.57. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 11.77.

It's also important to note that DHI currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.85. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Building Products - Home Builders was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.85 at yesterday's closing price.

The Building Products - Home Builders industry is part of the Construction sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 215, finds itself in the bottom 13% echelons of all 250+ industries.

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

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

Trane Technologies (TT - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $382.30, demonstrating a -3.45% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.16%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.47%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.81%.

The manufacturer's shares have seen a decrease of 2.72% over the last month, not keeping up with the Business Services sector's gain of 4.06% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.03%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Trane Technologies in its upcoming release. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.82, showcasing a 8.05% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $5.07 billion, up 4.12% from the prior-year quarter.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $13.02 per share and a revenue of $21.25 billion, representing changes of +16.04% and +7.13%, respectively, from the prior year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Trane Technologies. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.01% decrease. Trane Technologies presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at valuation, Trane Technologies is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 30.41. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 19, which means Trane Technologies is trading at a premium to the group.

We can also see that TT currently has a PEG ratio of 2.28. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. Technology Services stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.78 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Technology Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 84, which puts it in the top 35% of all 250+ industries.

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

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

In the latest close session, Sirius XM (SIRI - Free Report) was up +1.21% at $21.75. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.16%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.47%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.81%.

Coming into today, shares of the satellite radio company had gained 2.77% in the past month. In that same time, the Consumer Discretionary sector gained 1.09%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.03%.

The upcoming earnings release of Sirius XM will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.77, reflecting a 7.23% decrease from the same quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $2.18 billion, showing a 0.58% drop compared to the year-ago quarter.

SIRI's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $2.77 per share and revenue of $8.54 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +55.62% and -1.83%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Sirius XM. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

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

Looking at valuation, Sirius XM is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 7.75. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 15.77.

We can also see that SIRI currently has a PEG ratio of 0.32. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Broadcast Radio and Television industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.35 as trading concluded yesterday.

The Broadcast Radio and Television industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 150, this industry ranks in the bottom 40% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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

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SummaryMicron Technology, Inc. is one of the few companies walking the talk on AI, guiding for adjusted profit to almost double sequentially from $4.78 to $8.42 and $4-5B top-line upside in Q2.Everyone knows that MU is extremely well-positioned due to the memory-bound nature of AI build-out, but we don't think markets recognize that Micron has more leverage in the bank.Unlike Nvidia and Broadcom, Micron just reported a gross margin of 56.8%, up from 45.7% last quarter, and is guiding for 68% next quarter, with more growth expected in FY26.The AI bubble panic is scary, but we don't see a reason to be scared of MU stock.We continue to be bullish on MU because we see another round of outperformance in 2026 as industry transitions to HBM4. JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), is extremely well positioned within AI-led memory demand, and everyone knows it. This means that being good isn’t good enough; Micron needs to convince investors that great growth cannot only be achieved

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, /PRNewswire/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion" or the "Company") (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET) announces that it has filed an early warning report (the "Early Warning Report") in respect of its holdings in Coelacanth Energy Inc. ("Coelacanth").

Vermilion Energy Inc. Sells Additional Common Shares of Coelacanth Energy Inc. (CNW Group/Vermilion Energy Inc.)

On December 17, 2025, Vermilion sold 26,000,000 common shares ("Common Shares") of Coelacanth through privately negotiated transactions with various sellers, at a price of $0.76 per Common Share for a purchase price of $19,760,000 (the "Transactions"), representing an amount equal to more than 2% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares thereby triggering the requirement to file the Early Warning Report.

Prior to the Transactions, Vermilion had ownership, control or direction over an aggregate of 80,179,104 Common Shares, representing approximately 15.0% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares. Following the Transactions, Vermilion has ownership, control and direction over an aggregate of 54,179,104 Common Shares, representing approximately 10.2% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares.

The Common Shares were sold in continuance of Vermilion's stated priority of reducing its debt to further enhance the resiliency of its business. Vermilion will continue to review its holdings of Common Shares, and, depending on market conditions, general economic conditions and industry conditions, an amendment to the investor rights agreement with Coelacanth, as applicable, and/or other relevant factors, may, in the future, increase or decrease its investment in the securities of Coelacanth. Following the Transactions, Vermilion may not sell more than 4,000,000 Common Shares held by it without the consent of Coelacanth pursuant to the foregoing amendment.

This news release is being issued in accordance with National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues in connection with the filing of the Early Warning Report. The Early Warning Report has been filed under Coelacanth's profile on SEDAR+ and can be viewed at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Vermilion

Vermilion is a global gas producer that seeks to create value through the acquisition, exploration and development of liquids-rich natural gas in Canada and conventional natural gas in Europe while optimizing low-decline oil assets. This diversified portfolio delivers outsized free cash flow through direct exposure to global commodity prices and enhanced capital allocation optionality.

Vermilion's priorities are health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more important than the safety of the public and those who work with Vermilion, and the protection of the natural surroundings. In addition, the Company emphasizes strategic community investment in each of its operating areas.

Vermilion trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VET.

SOURCE Vermilion Energy Inc.

December 17, 2025 19:30 ET

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Purpose Investments Inc.

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce distributions for the month of December 2025 for its open-end exchange traded funds and closed-end funds (“the Funds”).

The ex-distribution date for all Open-End Funds is December 29, 2025. The ex-distribution date for all closed-end funds is December 31, 2025.

Open-End FundsTicker
SymbolDistribution per
share/unitRecord
DatePayable
DateDistribution
FrequencyApple (AAPL) Yield Shares Purpose ETF - ETF UnitsAPLY$0.166712/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Couche-Tard (ATD) Yield Shares ETF - ETF SeriesATDY$0.065012/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Canadian Financial Income Fund - ETF SeriesBNC$0.1225¹12/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Global Bond Fund - ETF UnitsBND$0.086612/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Global Bond Fund - ETF USD UnitsBND.UUS $0.096012/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Scotiabank (BNS) Yield Shares ETF - ETF SeriesBNSY$0.100012/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Brookfield (BN) Yield Shares ETF - ETF SeriesBNY$0.080012/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyBerkshire Hathaway (BRK) Yield Shares Purpose ETF - ETF UnitsBRKY$0.170012/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Bitcoin Yield ETF - ETF UnitsBTCY$0.085012/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Bitcoin Yield ETF - ETF Non-Currency Hedged UnitsBTCY.B$0.097012/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Bitcoin Yield ETF - ETF USD UnitsBTCY.UUS $0.081512/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Yield Shares ETF - ETF SeriesCNQY$0.140012/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Credit Opportunities Fund - ETF UnitsCROP$0.087512/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Credit Opportunities Fund - ETF USD UnitsCROP.UUS $0.097512/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Dollarama (DOL) Yield Shares ETF - ETF SeriesDOLY$0.065012/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Enbridge (ENB) Yield Shares ETF - ETF SeriesENBY$0.110012/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Ether Yield - ETF UnitsETHY$0.047312/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Ether Yield ETF - ETF Non-Currency Hedged UnitsETHY.B$0.058412/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Ether Yield ETF - ETF Units Non-Currency Hedged USD UnitsETHY.UUS $0.046112/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Global Flexible Credit Fund - ETF UnitsFLX$0.046112/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Global Flexible Credit Fund - Non-Currency Hedged - ETF UnitsFLX.B$0.055112/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Global Flexible Credit Fund - Non-Currency Hedged USD - ETF UnitsFLX.UUS $0.038512/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Global Bond Class - ETF UnitsIGB$0.0723¹12/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyYield Shares (JPYS) Purpose ETF – ETF SeriesJPYS$0.175012/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyMicrosoft (MSFT) Yield Shares Purpose ETF - ETF unitsMSFY$0.175012/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Active Balanced Fund - ETF UnitsPABF$0.165012/29/202501/05/2026QuarterlyPurpose Active Conservative Fund - ETF UnitsPACF$0.190012/29/202501/05/2026QuarterlyPurpose Active Growth Fund - ETF UnitsPAGF$0.155012/29/202501/05/2026QuarterlyPurpose Enhanced Premium Yield Fund - ETF SeriesPAYF$0.1375¹12/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Total Return Bond Fund - ETF SeriesPBD$0.0590¹12/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Core Dividend Fund - ETF SeriesPDF$0.1050¹12/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Enhanced Dividend Fund - ETF SeriesPDIV$0.0950¹12/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose Real Estate Income Fund - ETF SeriesPHR$0.0720¹12/29/202501/05/2026MonthlyPurpose International Enhanced Equity Income Fund - ETF SeriesPHW$0.150012/29/202501/05/2026QuarterlyPurpose International Dividend Fund - 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The December 2025 distribution rates for Purpose USD Cash Management Fund, Purpose Cash Management Fund, Purpose High Interest Savings Fund, and Purpose US Cash Fund are estimated to be as follows:

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12/31/202501/07/2026MonthlyPurpose US Cash Fund - ETF UnitsPSU.UUS $0.346612/31/202501/07/2026Monthly Purpose expects to issue a press release on or about December 30, 2025, which will provide the final distribution rate for Purpose USD Cash Management Fund, Purpose Cash Management Fund, Purpose High Interest Savings Fund, and Purpose US Cash Fund. The ex-distribution date will be December 31, 2025.

 (1)Dividend is designated as an “eligible” Canadian dividend for purposes of theIncome Tax Act(Canada) and any similar provincial and territorial legislation. (2)Purpose US Preferred Share Fund Non-Currency Hedged – ETF Units have both a CAD and USD purchase option. Distribution per unit is declared in CAD, however, the USD purchase option (RPU.U) distribution will be made in the USD equivalent. Conversion into USD will use the end-of-day foreign exchange rate prevailing on the ex-distribution date.    About Purpose Investments Inc.

Purpose Investments is an asset management company with more than $30 billion in assets under management. Purpose Investments has an unrelenting focus on client-centric innovation and offers a range of managed and quantitative investment products. Purpose Investments is led by well-known entrepreneur Som Seif and is a division of Purpose Unlimited, an independent technology-driven financial services company.

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For the quarter ended November 2025, Micron (MU - Free Report) reported revenue of $13.64 billion, up 56.7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $4.78, compared to $1.79 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $12.72 billion, representing a surprise of +7.26%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +22.25%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $3.91.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Micron performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Revenue by Technology- DRAM: $10.81 billion compared to the $10.17 billion average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +68.9% year over year.Revenue by Technology- Other (primarily NOR): $88 million versus $82.4 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +29.4% change.Revenue by Technology- NAND: $2.74 billion versus the five-analyst average estimate of $2.34 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +22.4%.View all Key Company Metrics for Micron here>>>

Shares of Micron have returned +1.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

DoorDash Inc. on Wednesday said it had joined forces with OpenAI to allow people to shop for groceries in ChatGPT and check out on the delivery platform itself, as artificial intelligence becomes a bigger competitive front for online shopping.

Total sales increased by 15.9% in the nine months ended October 31, 2025 compared to 2024 (i)Product gross margins increased in the nine months ended October 31, 2025 by 1.4% to 46.1% compared to 2024Same store sales increased by 5.9% in the nine months ended October 31, 2025 compared to 2024 (i)Average ticket increased by 15.8% in in the nine months ended October 31, 2025 compared to 2024Closed $6.8 million in oversubscribed equity financingSubsequent to quarter-end, completed a $5.0 million equity financingToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - PesoRama Inc. (TSXV: PESO) ("PesoRama" or the "Company"), a Canadian company operating dollar stores in Mexico under the JOi Dollar Plus Stores brand, today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2025 ("Q3 Fiscal 2026"). All financial figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

"As the only true dollar store company in Mexico, we continue to innovate and expand our value proposition," said Rahim Bhaloo, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of PesoRama. "Our Q3 results demonstrate the resilience of our business model and continued demand for our offering, despite ongoing currency headwinds. Average ticket increased by 15.8% and same-store sales grew by 5.9%, supporting a 15.9% increase in total sales in the nine months ended October 31, 2025 compared to 2024. These results reflect the success of our merchandising strategy and expanded product assortment, which are driving customer loyalty as we grow our footprint in an underserved market. Subsequent to quarter-end, the completion of a $5.0 million equity financing further strengthens our balance sheet and enhances our ability to execute our growth strategy and deliver long-term value for shareholders."

Key Highlights: Three months 2026 Q3 vs 2025 Q3

Total sales increased by 23.6% to $6,699,728. In local currency (MXN), sales increased by approximately 16.9% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting continued organic growth and new store openings.Gross profit remained consistent at $2,563,177, compared to $2,272,159 in Q3 2025, primarily driven by the increase in sales.Product gross margins increased by 0.8% from $2,456,325 or 45.3% to $3,089,314 or 46.1% due to a decrease in the per unit cost of inventory.Closed $6.8 million in oversubscribed equity financing to support store expansion.Subsequent to quarter-end, completed a $5.0 million equity financing to support continued store expansion and working capital.(i) stated in local currency

Key Achievements 2025

On April 26, 2025, the Company opened store #26; a 4,370 square feet location inside the "City Shops del Valle" mall in the Del Valle neighborhood.On May 31, 2025, the Company opened store #27, a 5,177 square feet location inside the "Patio Martin Carrera" mall in the Martin Carrera neighborhood.On July 24, 2025, the Company opened store #28, a 5,403 square feet location near the new Hospital de la Luz complex in the Agrícola Oriental neighborhood of Mexico City.On November 21, 2025, the Company opened store #29, a 6,340 square feet location store in the Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City.On December 13, 2025, the Company opened store #30, a 6,620 square feet location situated roughly one kilometer from the Zócalo, Mexico City's main square.The Company expects to open Store #31 on December 21, 2025, a 4,585 square feet location in the Parque Puebla retail district of Puebla City, representing the Company's first store in the state of Puebla.This earnings news release should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2025, which can be found on PesoRama's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About PesoRama Inc.

PesoRama, operating under the JOi Dollar Plus Stores brand, is a Mexican value dollar store retailer. PesoRama launched operations in 2019 in Mexico City and the surrounding areas targeting high density, high traffic locations. PesoRama's 30 stores (soon to be 31) offer consistent merchandise offerings which include items in the following categories: household goods, pet supplies, seasonal products, party supplies, health and beauty, snack food items, confectionery and more.

Non-IFRS Measures

There are measures included in this news release that do not have a standardized meaning under international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and therefore may not be comparable to similarly titled measures and metrics presented by other publicly traded companies. The Company includes these measures because it believes certain investors use them as a means of assessing financial performance. Adjusted gross margin, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are financial measures that do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS. EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA refers to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, one-time transaction expenses and financing costs. Adjusted gross margin is defined as gross profit plus distribution costs divided by sales.

We prepare and release quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. We also disclose and discuss certain non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial information used to evaluate our performance in this and other earnings releases and investor conference calls as a complement to results provided in accordance with IFRS. We believe that current shareholders and potential investors in the Company use non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted gross margin, EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA in making investment decisions about the Company and measuring its operational results.

Management believes that investors and financial analysts measure our business on the same basis, and we are providing the adjusted gross margin, operating profit, EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA as financial metrics to assist in this evaluation and to provide a higher level of transparency into how we measure our own business.

Adjusted EBITDA is more fully defined and discussed, and reconciliation to IFRS financial measures is provided, in Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the year ended January 31, 2025.

Cautionary Note

This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including, among other things, statements regarding the Company's planned expansion, new store openings and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate. While the Company believes that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements, including due to changes in consumer behaviour, general economic factors, the ability of the Company to execute its strategies, the availability of capital and the risk factors which are discussed in greater detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's prospectus dated January 31, 2022 and filed under the Company's profile on www.sedarplus.ca. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. PesoRama undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third-parties in respect of PesoRama, its securities, or its financial or operating results (as applicable).

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

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/278435

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Both of these stocks have something Buffett appreciates: a reasonable price.

Investors trust Warren Buffett's stock picks for one particular reason: his track record. The billionaire, at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway for nearly 60 years, has led market-beating gains over that time period. Berkshire has delivered a compounded annual gain of about 20%, while the S&P 500 generated a compounded increase of 10%.

So, investors know that Buffett's strategy has worked over and over throughout the years. One thing that's very important to Buffett when buying a stock is valuation. The top investor looks for players that are undervalued or at least trade at reasonable levels -- he won't pay ridiculous amounts to get in on a company. Buffett also likes companies with a strong moat, or competitive advantage, and always appreciates a growing dividend.

I considered all of this as I looked into Buffett's portfolio and decided which stocks make the best buys with $500 right now. With that amount, you can either invest in one of the following or get in on both. Let's check them out.

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1. Coca-Cola
If you visit Buffett in his office, you might find him with a glass of Coca-Cola (KO +0.43%) in his hand -- but Buffett didn't buy this stock several years ago just because he likes the company's eponymous beverage. One of the reasons he bought it is because he knows so many others in the world like the drink too. The company has a solid brand moat, meaning soda drinkers will specifically ask for Coca-Cola and won't take just any other cola beverage.

The company doesn't count on one drink, though, and instead has a portfolio of 200 brands, including sparkling beverages, water, coffee, juices, and more. Many of these brands are well-known names, but Coca-Cola isn't relying on that to keep growth going. The company also innovates to suit the tastes and priorities of specific markets.

All of this has kept it in its spot as the world's biggest seller of non-alcoholic beverages and has helped it gain market share quarter after quarter.

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Finally, another reason to get in on this stock is that the company will pay you just for owning it: Coca-Cola not only offers investors a dividend, but it's also increased the payment for more than 50 years, earning it a spot on the list of Dividend Kings.

Coca-Cola's valuation doesn't fluctuate by much -- it trades for 23x forward earnings estimates now, with a range of about 20x to 25x over the past three years. So, at today's level, it's a very reasonable buy.

2. UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group (UNH 0.77%) has gone through some tough times over the past year. The company unexpectedly lost its chief executive officer, the Justice Department launched a probe into its Medicare billing processes, and earnings have suffered due to a variety of challenges.

And yet, top investor Buffett bought the shares this year. Here's why UnitedHealth looks like a promising recovery story.

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First, it's important to consider that, as the biggest U.S. health insurer with health insurance and services units, the company has a significant moat. Second, UnitedHealth has taken action to address key issues weighing on earnings -- from higher healthcare costs to greater-than-expected use of certain services. The company has made several moves, such as adjusting prices, cutting certain plans, and even using artificial intelligence (AI) to gain efficiency.

All of this is starting to produce results. In the latest quarter, UnitedHealth raised its full-year earnings outlook, and new CEO Stephen Hemsley said actions taken now should support "higher and sustainable double-digit growth beginning in 2027 and advancing from there."

Meanwhile, the stock is trading for 20x forward earnings estimates, down from more than 32x earlier this year -- this is a great entry point considering UnitedHealth's long-term prospects.

Buffett probably liked UnitedHealth's moat and price tag. While the moat will last, the price may not, making now the perfect time to invest at least part of your $500 in this Buffett stock.

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SummaryGeneral Mills, Inc. has lost 26% of its market cap as pricing power faded and volumes softened. Q2 earnings suggest the bleeding hasn’t stopped, but the underlying dynamics are shifting.The market cheered the GIS Q2 results despite falling profits, as volumes stabilized in North America. This reaction says more about expectations than about a true rebound.With margins under pressure and growth scarce, GIS remains a cash-flow and dividend story. The key question is whether volume stabilization can prevent a prolonged margin reset. LarryHerfindal/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images

Introduction General Mills, Inc. (GIS) is one of the most popular defensive staple stocks that has been moving south all year long, losing 26% of its market cap. After its peak in May 2023, the stock has

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MillerKnoll (MLKN - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.42 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.55 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.38%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this furniture maker would post earnings of $0.35 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.45, delivering a surprise of +28.57%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

MillerKnoll, which belongs to the Zacks Furniture industry, posted revenues of $955.2 million for the quarter ended November 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.18%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $970.4 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

MillerKnoll shares have lost about 26.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 15.6%.

What's Next for MillerKnoll?While MillerKnoll has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for MillerKnoll was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.41 on $922.4 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.86 on $3.8 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Furniture is currently in the top 29% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Birkenstock (BIRK - Free Report) , another stock in the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2025. The results are expected to be released on December 18.

This sandal maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.40 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +25%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.1% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

Birkenstock's revenues are expected to be $606.67 million, up 21.1% from the year-ago quarter.

White Gold Corp. (WGO:CA) Discusses Key Achievements and Strategic Outlook for District Scale Land Package December 17, 2025 1:00 PM EST

Company Participants

David D'Onofrio - President, CEO & Director
Dylan Langille - Vice President of Exploration

Conference Call Participants

Romeo Maione - 6ix

Presentation

Romeo Maione
6ix

I'll say good morning, good afternoon or good evening, depending on where in the world you are signing in from today. I'm lucky enough to be joined by David D’Onofrio, CEO and Director of White Gold Corp; and Dylan Langille, VP of Exploration at the same company. Today, we're going through an end of year webinar for White Gold. So talking about not only the successes from this most recent year, but also looking forward to 2026 and what investors have to be excited about. A little housekeeping for today. Here's how it's going to work.

I've got some questions for the executives that we're going to run through. And then this is an interactive event. So bottom right-hand corner of your screen, there's a chat button. I know there's a lot of you in the room. We'll try to get as many as we can. If there's any questions we don't get to for whatever reason, then we'll send them to White Gold team so they'll be able to get back to you as quickly as possible.

Only reason that would happen is if they're way off topic or for whatever reason, we run out of time. But I do want to make this as interactive as possible. So please do ask as many questions as you've got. Only other thing I'll say is it's being recorded, we'll available for replay in just a bit over an hour after the event ends. So looking forward to having that in your inbox, you can straight around.

Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.48 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.19 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -20.83%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this steel processing company would post earnings of $0.72 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.77, delivering a surprise of +6.94%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.

Worthington Steel, Inc., which belongs to the Zacks Steel - Speciality industry, posted revenues of $871.9 million for the quarter ended November 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.35%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $739 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Worthington Steel, Inc. shares have added about 11.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 15.6%.

What's Next for Worthington Steel, Inc.?While Worthington Steel, Inc. has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Worthington Steel, Inc. was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.68 on $803 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.72 on $3.39 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Steel - Speciality is currently in the top 15% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Insteel Industries (IIIN - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended December 2025. The results are expected to be released on January 15.

This maker of steel wire reinforcing for the concrete and construction industry is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +230%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Insteel Industries' revenues are expected to be $162.64 million, up 25.4% from the year-ago quarter.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Kia PV5, the brand's first all-electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV), is building one of the most comprehensive global award records ever achieved by a first-generation model, confirming Kia's competitiveness in the traditional light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment from its very first year on the market.

Kia PV5 Earns Global Recognition Across Safety, Performance, Design and Innovation in 2025

Since its global debut, the PV5 has earned major international accolades spanning performance, safety, design, family usability and long-distance capability. Together, these recognitions underscore not only the strength of the product itself, but also the market relevance of Kia's PBV strategy—rooted in customer insight, practical usability and decades of commercial-vehicle experience.

"The momentum behind the PV5 reflects Kia's long-term commitment to redefining purpose-built mobility," said Sangdae Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of PBV Business Division, Kia Corporation. "By combining modular design, electrification and a scalable PBV ecosystem, we aim to create lasting value for businesses, cities and individual customers worldwide."

Europe has emerged as a key proving ground for the PV5's global competitiveness. In the UK alone, the PV5 Cargo has secured multiple 'Van of the Year' titles from Electrifying.com, What Van?, Parkers and News UK, with judges consistently praising its modular PBV platform, refined EV driving experience, conversion flexibility and operator-focused practicality. Kia was also named 'EV Brand of the Year' at the 2026 Electrifying.com Awards.

On the global stage, the PV5 was unanimously selected as the 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY) by 26 commercial vehicle journalists—making it the first Korean van and Asia's first EV to receive the honor. Judges highlighted its modular architecture, real-world efficiency and strong safety credentials.

Safety leadership was further reinforced when the PV5 Cargo achieved a five-star rating in the 2025 Euro NCAP Commercial Van Safety Assessment, placing it among Europe's safest electric vans.

Design excellence has also been recognized through multiple Red Dot Awards, including a Best of the Best honor for the PV5 WKNDR Concept, while real-world capability was validated by a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest distance driven by a fully loaded electric van on a single charge.

Together, these achievements position the PV5 as both an award-winning vehicle and the starting point of Kia's long-term PBV journey toward more flexible, efficient and customer-centered mobility solutions.

For more information, visit the Kia Global Media Center for more.

SOURCE Kia Corporation

BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 / Investar Holding Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:ISTR), the holding company of Investar Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share to holders of the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025. This is the 49thquarterly dividend paid by the Company, which follows an uninterrupted 11 quarterly cash dividends paid by the Bank.

Additionally, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $16.25 per share, which is the full quarterly dividend of 1.625% based on the per annum rate of 6.5%, to holders of the Company's 6.5% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable on January 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2025.

About Investar Holding Corporation

Investar Holding Corporation, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, provides full banking services, excluding trust services, through its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Investar Bank, National Association. The Bank currently operates 29 branch locations serving Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama. At September 30, 2025, the Bank had 329 full-time equivalent employees and total assets of $2.8 billion.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may include forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions about our business that are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those described in this press release. You should not rely on forward-looking statements as a prediction of future events. Additional information regarding factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements are described in reports and registration statements we file with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, copies of which are available on the Investar website at www.investarbank.com.

We disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any forward-looking statement may be based except as required by law.

Contact:

Investar Holding Corporation
John R. Campbell
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(225) 227-2215
[email protected]

SOURCE: Investar Holding Corporation