Monday, January 5, 2026

Thursday's Check

Hi, Tim Plaehn here.

Most investors don't realize it…

But there's now a way to collect weekly cash payouts from Bitcoin.

Not once a quarter like dividend stocks, but every Thursday.

And you don't have to own Bitcoin, set up a digital wallet, or open a Coinbase account.

Instead, it's a simple $45 investment — one you can buy in any brokerage account — that's engineered to turn Bitcoin's surge into real income.

It could deliver more than $1,200 in payouts a month.

And if you act now, you could line yourself up to collect your first Thursday payout next week.

>> Click here to watch my special briefing now.

I'll walk you through everything: how this works, why it's safe, and why I believe this is the most important income breakthrough of the decade.

Don't miss your chance. Thursday's payout window is closing fast.

Talk soon,
Tim Plaehn
Chief Income Strategist, Investors Alley


 
 
 
 
 
 

More Reading from MarketBeat

3 Emerging Market Stocks to Buy and Hold for 2026

Written by Thomas Hughes. First Published: 12/23/2025.

People in emerging markets use smartphones for digital payments at cafés, transit kiosks, and street shops, reflecting rising consumer spending.

Summary

  • DLocal is well-positioned as a fintech in emerging markets, streamlining e-commerce for business and consumers.
  • Grab Holdings is monetizing its platform as it expands and penetrates with services including ride-hailing, delivery, and autonomous vehicles.
  • Arco Dorados' digital transformation is driving results and is expected to underpin growth and margin recovery.

2026 is shaping up to be a strong year for emerging markets (EMs). They are projected to lead global growth, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding in the 4% to 4.5% range, supported by growing middle classes and accelerating digital adoption.

For investors, that macro backdrop matters because GDP growth fuels "everyday economy" businesses in fast-growing regions: payments, mobility, delivery, and value-oriented consumer brands. The three stocks below offer different ways to tap emerging-market consumer spending without relying on a single country's cycle.

DLocal Provides Fintech Services Throughout the Emerging Landscape

The 7 Warning Signals Flashing Red Right Now (Ad)

A free report revealing the 7 key indicators that have predicted every major economic collapse since 1929.

Right now, all seven are flashing red simultaneously for the first time since 2007.

These aren't the signals you'll see on CNBC.

Claim Your Free Report Now »tc pixel

DLocal (NASDAQ: DLO) provides payment processing and pay-in solutions for businesses across key emerging markets. Its cross-border services make it easier for consumers to pay and help companies streamline operations.

DLocal's 2025 highlights include accelerating revenue growth, improving profitability, and record free cash flow, with metrics indicating continued strength heading into 2026.

Total payment volume reached a record in 2025 and is expected to set another high in 2026.

Analyst trends underscore the stock's upside potential. Coverage has expanded and price targets have been revised upward, with the consensus target implying roughly 15% upside and the high-end targets suggesting about 50%.

Analysts at firms such as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and HSBC point to the new CEO, turnaround efforts, greater financial clarity, and confidence in long-term growth. Headwinds remain, but catalysts are ahead — including the 2026 World Cup, which is expected to boost travel, tourism, fan spending, and gambling across many emerging markets.

DLO stock chart displaying strong market support.

Grab Holdings On Track to Become AV Leader in Southeast Asia

Grab Holdings (NASDAQ: GRAB) is a Southeast Asian "superapp" offering ride-hailing, delivery, and fintech services. The company benefits from first-mover advantages in an underpenetrated market and has been making aggressive investments in new technology.

Among the technologies Grab is testing are autonomous vehicles. When regulatory approval is granted, Grab could be first to offer autonomous transportation services in the region.

In the meantime, Grab is sustaining double-digit growth, moving toward profitability, and attracting analyst support.

Q4 2025 saw numerous price-target increases. This Moderate Buy-rated stock carries a consensus expected upside of roughly 22%, with some analysts projecting as much as 35% upside.

Analysts point to successful monetization of the superapp, a pivot toward profitability, expanding services, and user growth as reasons to be bullish. They forecast a sustained revenue CAGR near 30% into the early 2030s, along with improving margins.

If Grab meets these expectations, today's valuation — roughly four times projected 2035 earnings — could look like pennies on the dollar for patient investors.

GRAB stock chart displaying the stock supported at an attractive price point relative to upside.

Arcos Dorados: The McDonald’s of Latin America

Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO) is the world's largest independent McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) franchisee, operating across Latin America and the Caribbean.

The stock faced margin pressure in 2025 but looks positioned for a rebound in 2026. Management is focused on rebuilding margins alongside sustained growth through a robust digital transformation.

The company's strategy — often summarized as the Four D's: Digital, Delivery, Drive-thru, and Development — aims to increase traffic, convenience, and store-level economics.

Technology upgrades and loyalty initiatives contributed to improved traffic and customer satisfaction in late 2025, and these trends are expected to continue into the coming year.

Arcos Dorados is a solid addition to an EM portfolio for reasons beyond growth and its blue-chip association. The stock pays a reliable dividend, which can help reduce portfolio volatility and boost total returns over time. It also provides exposure to the McDonald's brand at a meaningful discount and with a higher yield.

ARCO stock trading at a low price, set to rebound as the company undergoes a digital transformation.


 
Thank you for subscribing to Insider Trades Daily, which covers the most recent insider buying and selling activity from Wall Street CEO's, CFO's, COO's and other insiders.
 
This email content is a paid advertisement sent on behalf of Investors Alley, a third-party advertiser of InsiderTrades.com and MarketBeat.
 
 

Information contained in this email and websites maintained by Magnifi Communities LLC (dba Investors Alley) are for educational purposes only and are neither an offer nor a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve risk, and you may lose your principal investment.

All information contained herein is copyright 2025, Magnifi Communities LLC.


 
 
If you need assistance with your subscription, please email our South Dakota based support team at contact@marketbeat.com.
 
If you no longer wish to receive email from InsiderTrades.com, you can unsubscribe.
 
© 2006-2026 MarketBeat Media, LLC.
345 N Reid Pl., Sixth Floor, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57103-7078. United States of America..
 
From Our Partners: The AI stocks no one's talking about (but institutions are quietly buying) (Click to Opt-In)

No comments:

Page List

Blog Archive

Search This Blog

OIG Ongoing Work Update

...