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BlockBeats News, February 26, Bernstein stated that Circle is now a financial technology infrastructure provider, rather than a "proxy investment target" for crypto assets. According to Circle's Q4 financial report, its 2025 revenue soared by 77%, reaching $770 million. For Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, this is just the beginning of the impact of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology on the global economy. He stated: "We are at the very early stages of a profound and fundamental transformation in the way the global economic system operates. Our global economic system will not only become more internet-native, but also more automated." Bernstein believes that Circle will play a key role in this transformation, reiterating its "outperform" rating and a target price of $190 in a new report, implying an upside of 129%. The report also points out that Circle is evolving into core internet infrastructure. Analyst Gautum Chhugani and his three colleagues described Circle's Q4 performance as "a clear divergence from the crypto market."

The company stated that it is making every effort to advance facility restoration and safety assessments, and expects to begin phased resumption of production as early as April 2026. The suspension mainly affects specific production lines at the plant. Viatris has initiated a business continuity plan, coordinating capacity through its global supply chain network to minimize the impact on product supply. The company emphasized that it will strictly comply with local regulatory requirements and resume production in an orderly manner, ensuring safety and compliance.

Meanwhile, the company's board of directors has decided to distribute a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2025 to common shareholders, with each share receiving a dividend of $0.01. The release of this financial report marks Diana Shipping's continued demonstration of operational resilience in a challenging global shipping market. Although specific financial data has not yet been fully disclosed, the company's decision to simultaneously announce its dividend policy in the annual report undoubtedly sends a signal to the market of management's confidence in the current cash flow situation and future profitability. The dividend plan will be executed according to the company's established procedures, and eligible shareholders are expected to receive the corresponding dividends on the designated date. This move not only reflects the company's intention to reward shareholders, but also demonstrates its sound financial strategy and capital allocation capabilities.