Bitcoin rises as gold falls, Verizon downgraded, Sunrun upgraded

October 21, 2025

Yahoo Finance anchor Josh Lipton tracks Tuesday’s top moving stocks and biggest market stories in this Market Minute.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is climbing as gold (GC=F) tumbles.

Verizon (VZ) was downgraded by BNP Paribas.

Sunrun (RUN) was upgraded to Buy from Neutral by Citi.

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It’s time for Yahoo Finance’s Market Minute. Bitcoin on the rise in today’s trade, surpassing the 111,000 level. The pop in Bitcoin lifted hopes that this month’s jolt in markets was a speed bump rather than signaling a broader turn in the cycle. The move higher also comes as gold retreats here, seeing its biggest daily drop in years.

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Verizon hit with a downgrade over at BNP Paribas, the firm noting that the CEO change at the telecom company raises questions over its strategy. BNP also pointing to questions over how aggressively the company is willing to defend its market share.

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And lastly, Sunrun getting a lift over at City, that stock getting an upgrade from neutral to buy. City noting that Sunrun benefits from tailwinds that should provide a second growth leg. City also expecting the company to beat full-year 2025 cash flow targets.

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