Core Viewpoint - Several companies are significantly increasing their share buyback programs, collectively adding over $10 billion in repurchase capacity to the stock market, signaling a commitment to reward shareholders and potentially reduce outstanding shares [1]. Company Summaries Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT) - Announced a $400 million share buyback program, representing approximately 8.3% of its $4.8 billion market capitalization [2]. - The company raised $2.5 billion to create a large Bitcoin treasury, increasing its liquid assets to over $3 billion, despite generating under $4 million in revenues and having operating expenses exceeding $127 million [3]. Johnson Controls International (JCI) - Increased its share buyback authorization to $9 billion, totaling $10.1 billion in repurchase capacity, which is about 14.6% of its $69 billion market capitalization [6][7]. - Plans to return $5 billion in capital in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, potentially reducing its share count by around 7% and enhancing earnings per share [7]. Darden Restaurants (DRI) - Announced a $1 billion share buyback program, equating to just under 4% of its over $25 billion market capitalization, following a total return of approximately 17% in 2025 [9][10]. - Increased its quarterly dividend by 7.1%, with a solid indicated dividend yield of around 2.8%, one of the highest among U.S. restaurant stocks [10]. Broader Corporate Trend - The substantial buyback announcements from DJT, JCI, and DRI reflect a broader trend of companies returning capital to shareholders, whether to offset stock declines, reinforce confidence, or enhance earnings metrics [11]. - The end result of these buybacks is expected to be reduced share counts and potentially stronger shareholder returns, emphasizing the importance of execution speed and effectiveness in the coming quarters [12].

New York, NY, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (the "Company," "we," "us," "our company," or "MFH") (Nasdaq: MFH), a digital fintech group, today announced its plans to raise $800 million to establish a long-term Bitcoin treasury reserve. Through this fundraising effort, MFH aims to leverage its established expertise in blockchain-driven financial infrastructure to strategically acquire and manage Bitcoin assets. The Company also plans to integrate these holdings into its dig ...

SINGAPORE, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education group, today announced that following the favorable ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals, allowing Genius Group to buy Bitcoin, the Company has resumed buying Bitcoin for its Bitcoin Treasury. The Company has increased its Bitcoin Treasury by an additional 40%, with the purchase of 24.5 Bitcoin. The Company currently holds 85.5 Bitcoin purchase ...

Core Insights - BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. has launched a Bitcoin Treasury Advisory Practice and completed a $4 million strategic transaction with a U.S. exchange-listed company [1][2] - The company is offering "Mining as a Service" (MaaS) to its strategic partner and plans to extend this service to other companies holding Bitcoin [1][3] - The strategic agreement includes leasing 3,000 Bitcoin ASIC miners for $3.2 million, with $1.6 million paid upfront, and an additional $800,000 consulting agreement for one year [2][3] Company Overview - BitMine focuses on Bitcoin mining, Synthetic Bitcoin Mining, and providing advisory services to companies interested in Bitcoin-denominated revenues [5] - The company operates in low-cost energy regions, including Trinidad and Texas [5] Market Context - Nearly 100 public companies have adopted Bitcoin as a treasury holding, with expectations for this number to grow [4] - The CEO of BitMine highlighted that the current transaction exceeds the company's entire revenue for the 2024 fiscal year, indicating strong growth potential in the Bitcoin advisory market [4]