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Stock Market Daily Podcast — January 2, 2026
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
6 reasons why bitcoin will outperform stocks and gold in 2026, research firm says
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By Jennifer Sor — Jan 1, 2026
K33 argues bitcoin is fundamentally underpriced after a 2025 slump and cites six tailwinds for 2026, including ongoing Fed rate cuts, friendlier Trump-era policy, and the CLARITY Act. The firm also points to potential 401(k) access and the U.S. government’s sizeable BTC holdings as supply-supportive factors. Net-net, K33 expects bitcoin to outperform equities and gold next year.
Vedanta, Coal India among top dividend-yield stocks in 2025, offering returns of up to 25%
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By Veer Sharma — Jan 1, 2026
SBI Securities’ Dividend Yield Monitor highlights double‑digit income opportunities, from Multibase India (up to 24.8%) and Allcargo (10.8%) to Premco, Jagran, MSTC, PTC India, Vedanta, Accelya, Castrol, and Coal India. The list showcases where income-focused investors may find steady cash returns, with some names also posting strong multi‑year gains.
How Crypto’s Promised Year-End Fireworks Turned Into a Bloodbath
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By Krisztian Sandor and Oliver Knight — Jan 1, 2026
A $19 billion October liquidation drained liquidity and derailed crypto’s expected Q4 rally, while new altcoin ETFs and treasury-heavy crypto stocks (DATs) failed to offset selling pressure. With seasonality broken and DATs at risk of becoming forced sellers, market depth remains thin and clear bullish catalysts are scarce beyond potential rate cuts. The piece warns that additional DAT unwinds could pressure prices before a durable bottom forms.
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Wall Street Still Trusts
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By Sushree Mohanty — Date: not provided
Wall Street still backs Verizon, AT&T, and Altria for dependable income, citing resilient cash flows, manageable payout ratios, and multi‑decade dividend track records. Yields around 4.5%–7.4%, plus modest price upside targets, position the trio as potential ballast for portfolios in a choppy macro. Analyst stances remain constructive to neutral across these names.
