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Company Performance - Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (MARA) closed at $18.61, reflecting a +1.92% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.34% [1] - Over the last month, the company's shares have increased by 13.7%, significantly surpassing the Finance sector's gain of 1.52% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.54% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. is projected to report earnings of -$0.21 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 44.74% [2] - The consensus estimate forecasts revenue of $250.62 million, representing a 90.36% growth compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] Annual Financial Estimates - For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of -$0.17 per share and revenue of $997.68 million, reflecting shifts of -109.88% and +52%, respectively, from the last year [3] Analyst Estimates and Market Sentiment - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. reflect the latest short-term business trends, with positive changes indicating a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. at 3 (Hold) [6] Industry Context - The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, part of the Finance sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 72, placing it in the top 30% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Economic Indicators - US MBA mortgage applications fell by -12.7% in the week ended September 26, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -1.0% and the refinancing sub-index down -20.6% [1] - The September ISM manufacturing index rose +0.4 to a 7-month high of 49.1, exceeding expectations of 49.0 [6] - The September ADP employment change unexpectedly fell by -32,000, marking the largest decline in 2.5 years, while August was revised lower to -3,000 from +54,000 [5] Market Reactions - Stocks initially moved lower due to the US government shutdown, but later recovered, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 reaching new all-time highs [2][4] - The dollar index fell to a one-week low, while gold prices climbed to a record high amid risk-off sentiment [2] - Rising corporate earnings expectations are a bullish backdrop for stocks, with over 22% of S&P 500 companies providing guidance for Q3 earnings that are expected to beat analysts' expectations [8] Sector Performance - Pharmaceutical stocks rallied, with AstraZeneca closing up more than +9% and Eli Lilly up more than +8%, driven by hopes from Pfizer's deal with the US government [15] - Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks also saw gains, with Super Micro Computer closing up more than +9% and Micron Technology up more than +8% [16] - Grocery retailers declined after Amazon announced a new private-label food brand, leading to Dollar Tree and Dollar General closing down more than -4% and -3% respectively [22] Upcoming Economic Data - Weekly initial unemployment claims are expected to increase by +7,000 to 225,000, and August factory orders are expected to rise by +1.4% month-over-month [9] - September nonfarm payrolls are anticipated to increase by +51,000, with the unemployment rate expected to remain unchanged at 4.3% [9]

智通财经APP获悉，周三，比特币日内涨幅扩大至近3%，突破11.7万美元；以太币涨超4%，报4308.8美 元；加密货币概念股持续上攻，Strategy(MSTR.US)涨超6%，MARA Holdings(MARA.US)涨超5%， CleanSpark(CLSK.US)涨超4.9%，Sharplink Gaming(SBET.US)涨超5%，Coinbase(COIN.US)涨超3%。消 息面上，据Crypto In America报道，美国财政部正准备正式放宽一项拟议规则。该规则原将根据《企业 替代最低税》（CAMT）法案，对Strategy等公司持有的未实现比特币收益征收15%的税款。CAMT法案 要求大型公司就其财务报表收入缴纳最低税。 根据现行会计准则，公司需按市值计价其持有的加密货币，这意味着即使不出售，其账面利润（未实现 收益）也将被征税。此前，Strategy和Coinbase等公司曾致信财政部，认为对数字资产的未实现收益征 税是不公平的，会迫使美国公司出售资产以缴税，从而在全球竞争中处于不利地位。 ...

We recently published 10 Stocks With 10-60% Upside. MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) is one of the top performers on Monday. MARA Holdings grew its share prices by 15.69 percent on Monday to end at $18.66 apiece as investor sentiment was boosted by an overall optimism for the Bitcoin industry, with a company chief executive projecting it to grow past the $200,000 level. During the session, MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) climbed alongside its peers, namely Riot Platforms, CleanSpark, and Galaxy Digita ...

加密货币概念股普涨，嘉楠科技涨超13%，CleanSpark涨超12%，Riot Platforms涨超9%，Circle、 Robinhood、MARA Holdings涨约8%，Coinbase涨超5%。消息面上，比特币突破11.4万美元，现涨近 2%；以太坊涨超1.4%，报4190美元。(格隆汇) ...

Core Insights - Mining companies, such as MARA Holdings, Cipher Mining, and TeraWulf, have shown significant gains despite a 1% dip in Bitcoin prices, indicating a divergence from typical market behavior [2][4]. Group 1: Mining Companies Performance - Major mining companies have performed well over the past month, even as Bitcoin prices have decreased [2]. - The dynamics of Bitcoin mining mean that when prices drop, competition decreases, allowing mining companies to accumulate more Bitcoin [5][6]. Group 2: Investment Strategies - Some mining companies adopt strategies similar to Bitcoin treasury companies, purchasing Bitcoin directly from the market during downturns to enhance their reserves [6]. - MARA Holdings has announced a $2 billion stock offering aimed at acquiring more Bitcoin, showcasing a proactive approach to capitalizing on market conditions [6]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The mining process becomes less attractive when Bitcoin prices fall, but this allows mining companies to stockpile Bitcoin until prices recover [5]. - The volatility of cryptocurrencies suggests that mining companies may be less affected by market fluctuations compared to other crypto-related businesses [7].

We recently published 10 Big Names Investors Are Dumping. MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) is one of the companies that heavily bled in Thursday’s trading. MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) declined for a third straight day on Thursday, shedding 8.90 percent to finish at $16.07 apiece, as investors sold off positions following the drop in prices of Bitcoin. As of writing, Bitcoin—highly sensitive to macroeconomic trends—slashed 3.66 percent of its value to $109,181 apiece. Traders appeared to have parke ...

Company Performance - Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (MARA) closed at $16.07, reflecting an 8.9% decline from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which fell by 0.5% [1] - Over the past month, shares of the company have increased by 11.29%, outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 1.4% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.74% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming EPS for Marathon Digital is projected at -$0.21, indicating a 44.74% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is $267.05 million, representing a 102.85% increase from the year-ago period [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of -$0.17 per share and revenue of $1.02 billion, reflecting changes of -109.88% and +56.01% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Forecast Revisions - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Marathon Digital are important as they indicate changing business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism regarding the company's profitability [4] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has shown a proven track record of outperformance, with 1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988 [6] - Currently, Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with no changes in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] Industry Context - The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, part of the Finance sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 68, placing it in the top 28% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Key Takeaways The White House issued an order supporting digital assets and exploring a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.MARA benefits as reduced legal risk lowers investor premiums and legitimizes bitcoin mining.Marathon's capacity expansions and power deals position it to capture policy-driven demand.The Trump administration’s early-2025 pivot toward pro-digital asset policy has produced tangible, market-relevant actions. On Jan. 23, 2025, the White House issued an executive order that explicitly directs federal ...