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Magnolia Oil & Gas: Reinvestment Rate Remains Under 55% Despite Mediocre Oil Prices

Magnolia is on track to reach +10% total production growth in 2025 and may deliver around +6% total production growth in 2026 with an unchanged capex budget. Oil production growth is expected to be a bit lower at around +4% for 2025 and +3% for 2026. Magnolia's reinvestment rate is projected at 54% of adjusted EBITDAX in 2026 at $57 WTI oil.

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VOO: Stay Forward-Compatible With The S&P 500

I maintain that long-term investors should hold some S&P 500 as a forward-compatible position amid rapid AI advancements and the difficulty of identifying winners and losers. VOO's high P/E and heavy AI concentration present valuation risks, with the dividend yield at a low historical rate of 1.12%. AI will likely drive future earnings, but picking individual winners is challenging; index exposure captures sector shifts.

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STUBHUB DEADLINE: ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages StubHub Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – STUB

NEW YORK, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of StubHub Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STUB) pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement issued in connection with StubHub's September 2025 initial public offering (the “IPO”), of the important January 23, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

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Worried About an AI Bubble? Buy This Tech Stock in 2026.

An estimated 75% of stock market returns since November 2022 have come from AI stocks. In the past six months, Apple has outperformed most AI stocks.

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How Kraft Heinz Lost Its Lock on Mac and Cheese—and American Shoppers

Buzzy upstarts and supermarket knockoffs have eaten into the market share of the leading brand. Years of cost cutting, underinvestment and corporate chaos preceded a planned company split.

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Oil Rises; Prices Could Remain Near Five-Year Low This Year

Crude oil ticked up in early Asia trade to kick off the new year.

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Why One Fund Made Ramaco Resources a $182 Million Bet Amid a Staggering Stock Surge

Connecticut-based Discovery Capital Management increased its position in Ramaco Resources by 4.18 million shares in the third quarter. The overall position increased in value by about $164.67 million.

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Gold Is up 70% But Investors Are Overlooking The Refiner Stocks That Could Pop Next

Before the end of the year sell-off for tax purposes in which millions of investors engage, gold prices were up as high as 70% before closing out the year up +62.31%.

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Investing in This 1 Unstoppable Vanguard ETF in 2026 Could Double Your Money

Broad tech ETFs can generate lucrative returns with greater protection against risk. With enough time, you could easily double your investment.

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VTI vs. SPTM: How These Popular Total Stock Market ETFs Compare on Risk, Returns, and Cost

VTI covers a broader slice of the US stock market with more than double the holdings of SPTM. Both funds offer identical low expenses and yields, but VTI posts a very slightly higher one-year total return.

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Where Will Target Stock Go Next?

Target is down more than 27% over the past year. The company's stock is trading at a fair valuation, compared to rivals Walmart and Amazon.

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Baidu Announces Proposed Spin-off and Separate Listing of Kunlunxin

BEIJING, Jan. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)), ("Baidu" or the "Company"), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced its proposed spinoff and separate listing of the H shares of Kunlunxin (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. ("Kunlunxin"), a non-wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (the "Proposed Spin-off").

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IGF: Infrastructure Exposure As A Portfolio Stabilizer, Not A Growth Bet

The iShares Global Infrastructure ETF offers diversified exposure across utilities, transportation, and energy infrastructure, emphasizing predictability and defense. IGF's current valuations reflect expectations of a falling rates regime, limiting deep value or cyclical upside for new investors. The ETF's portfolio is utilities-heavy (about 45-50%), making it sensitive to interest rates, with transportation and energy infrastructure providing secondary growth and yield.

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Capstone Copper Provides Update on Labour Negotiations at Mantoverde Operation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) (ASX:CSC) announced today that Union #2, one of the four unions at the Mantoverde Mine in Chile, representing approximately 50% of Mantoverde employees, or 22% of the total workforce, will take strike action effective January 2, 2026. Prior to the strike notice, Capstone attempted, in good faith, to reach an agreement for a new collective bargaining agreement with Union #2. As a result of.

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XEROTECH LTD Launches CallGPT 6X, First AI Platform to Filter Sensitive Data Before It Leaves the Browser

London, UK, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XEROTECH LTD today launched CallGPT 6X, a productivity-focused AI platform that processes sensitive data within the user's browser before any information reaches AI providers. The platform combines client-side privacy filtering with unified access to six providers and over 20 models - including text, image generation, and text-to-speech - alongside intelligent routing, seamless context switching, and patent-pending innovations in editable artifacts.

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Samsung Electronics highlights progress in HBM4 chip supply

Samsung Electronics highlighted on Friday progress in the company's next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, or HBM4, saying customers have praised its competitiveness.

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VOO vs. SPY: Which Popular S&P 500 ETF Wins Out for Investors?

VOO matches SPY in terms of index exposure and recent returns, but charges a significantly lower expense ratio. Both funds offer identical risk profiles, tracking the S&P 500 with high efficiency.

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What 40,000+ Parent Reviews Reveal About Consistency at Scale

DALLAS, TEXAS, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As online reviews continue to shape consumer decision-making, large datasets provide an increasingly valuable lens for understanding consistency, reliability, and experience quality at scale. When tens of thousands of parents independently share feedback over multiple years and locations, patterns emerge that go beyond individual opinions.

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Agnico Eagle Mines: A 7.1 Rating in the Gold Mining Arena

Explore the exciting world of Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM 1.34%) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!

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VTEC Unveils Plans for Fort Gillem Campus to Deliver Job-Ready Military Talent to Employers Nationwide

/PRNewswire/ -- Companies face increasing challenges finding skilled, dependable workers, while more than 200,000 service members transition out of the

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Baidu's AI chip arm Kunlunxin files confidentially for Hong Kong listing

Chinese internet search giant Baidu said on Friday its AI chip unit Kunlunxin has confidentially filed a listing application with the Hong Kong stock exchange on January 1, paving the way for a spin-off and separate listing.

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Where Will IonQ Stock Be in 1 Year?

IonQ's revenue has risen significantly each year, and the company made important technical breakthroughs in 2025. The share price has recently dipped, likely due to a high valuation.

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Gold Rises Amid Geopolitical Risks

Gold rose in early Asian trade. “In the Middle East, the situation remains fragile, with risks of escalation still present,” DHF Capital said.

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SafeWater Investment Management Celebrates Two-Year Milestone, Reflecting Steady Growth and a Disciplined Planning Approach

Atlanta, GA, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SafeWater Investment Management, a full-service financial planning firm focused on helping affluent families grow and manage their wealth, is celebrating its two-year anniversary following two years of steady growth. The firm has expanded its client base and advisory capabilities while maintaining a disciplined, process-based approach to wealth management designed to support long-term financial outcomes.

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Your 2026 Tax Refund May Be Much Bigger Than You'd Think. Here's Why.

Are you ready for a lot of extra money in your bank account?

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KT Stock Up 22% This Past Year, but Does One Fund's $8.3 Million Exit Signal a Shift in Conviction?

Hong Kong-based Oasis Management sold 400,000 shares of KT Corporation in the third quarter. The position was previously worth about $8.31 million.

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Mesoblast Announces Changes to Board of Directors' Leadership Roles

NEW YORK, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesoblast Limited (Nasdaq:MESO; ASX:MSB), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today announced that as foreshadowed at the recent Annual General Meeting the Board will undertake a number of changes in line with the Company's evolution to a revenue-generating commercial company.

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Could This Cloud Stock Hit New Highs by the End of 2026?

CoreWeave is experiencing tremendous growth due to nonstop demand for artificial intelligence (AI) data center capacity. However, its means of funding its expansion doesn't appear sustainable.

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Why a Fund Dumped a $26 Million Position in a Stock Up 129% This Past Year

Dallas-based Anson Funds Management sold 2.15 million shares of Perpetua Resources in the third quarter. The shares were worth about $26.1 million in the previous period.

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4 Reasons Your Bank Can Close Your Account

Opening a bank account is no guarantee that it will remain open. Here's when a bank may consider closing your account.

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Best CBD Gummies 2026 Consumer Report: Full Spectrum Formulations, Lab Testing Standards, and State Legal Requirements Examined in Consumer Wellness Category Analysis

LOS ANGELES, CA, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defining "Best" in This Analysis: This article uses "best" to describe evaluation criteria and consumer search behavior, not to declare product superiority. The goal is to help readers understand what factors matter when comparing CBD gummies - not to rank or endorse specific products.

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Best Testosterone 2026 Consumer Report: Testosil KSM-66 Formula Examined in January Fitness Category Analysis as Men Over 40 Compare Options

Las Vegas, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This article is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement. If you purchase through links in this article, a commission may be earned at no additional cost to you.

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Caesars Stock Down 30% This Past Year but One Fund Is Wagering $29 Million on a Turnaround

Pennsylvania-based Quaker Capital Investments added 279,390 shares of Caesars Entertainment in the third quarter. The overall change in position value from the previous period was $6.46 million.

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Best NMN Supplement 2026 Report: GenuinePurity Liposomal NMN Cited in NAD+ Longevity Industry Analysis

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Best ACV Gummies 2026 Report: True Keto Fusion Analyzed in New Year Keto-ACV Industry Analysis

Orlando, FL, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting supplements. If you purchase through links in this article, a commission may be earned at no additional cost to you.

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3 Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in January

CrowdStrike's cloud-native cybersecurity business is booming. Zscaler leads the cloud-native “zero trust” market.

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Best Blood Sugar Support 2026 Report: GLPro Akkermansia Formula Examined in January Consumer Evaluation as Natural GLP-1 Search Interest Grows

Wilmington, DE, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BuyGoods is listed as the retailer of record for GLPro in publicly available disclosures. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement.

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AGL Investors Have Opportunity to Lead agilon health, inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit First Filed by the Rosen Law Firm

NEW YORK, Jan. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL) between February 26, 2025 and August 4, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period").

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5 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in 2026

Nvidia, Amazon, and Alphabet all have strong AI moats in different ways that give them an edge over the competition. Taiwan Semiconductor is the backbone of AI creation and is trading at an excellent price.

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ROSEN, THE FIRST FILING FIRM, Encourages agilon health, inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – AGL

NEW YORK, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL) between February 26, 2025 and August 4, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 2, 2026 in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

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Year in review: How President Trump’s economic agenda is shaping up so far

President Donald Trump's economic agenda shows mixed results with 4.5% growth in third quarter 2025, inflation cooling to 2.7% in November.

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Will 2026 Bring Inflation Relief? Economists Weigh In

Economists broadly expect inflation to cool by 2026, but not enough to reach the Fed's annual target.

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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Alibaba vs. Tencent

Alibaba dominates China's e-commerce and cloud markets. Tencent owns the country's top “super app” and gaming business.

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Princess Cruises Rings in New Year's Day with Star Princess Alaska-Themed Float in the Rose Parade®

IMAGES AND BROLL MEDIA KIT PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises rang in 2026 in full bloom with a stunning appearance at the iconic 137th Rose Parade®, unveiling its "Together in the Magic of Alaska" float.

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Elon Musk's Father Errol Musk Says 'America Will Collapse if White Population Becomes Minority. You Want To See the US Go Down?'

Errol Musk, the father of Elon Musk, has made controversial remarks about the projected demographic shift in the United States.

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$20 Million Exit From Manhattan's Biggest Office Landlord Raises Questions as Stock Slides 30%

Toronto-based Vision Capital Corp exited its stake in SL Green Realty during the third quarter. The company sold 330,000 shares previously worth $20.43 million.

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Balancer Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in Balancer Cryptocurrency, You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights

NEW YORK, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of investors in cryptocurrency issued by Balancer (ticker: BAL), resulting from allegations that Balancer may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

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Wall Street Braces For Another Year Of High-Value Transactions Following A Record-Breaking 2025

Wall Street is preparing for another year of massive deals, following a record-breaking 2025 that saw 68 transactions each surpassing $10 billion.

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How Long Will the Cannabis Stock Rally Last?

Cannabis stocks have had significant momentum due to positive regulatory changes in the U.S. However, this momentum is likely to be relatively short-lived. These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

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What Does Wall Street Expect the Market to Do in 2026?

Wall Street firms are uniformly bullish on the stock market for 2026.

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Why a $15 Million Bet on EPAM Looks Smart Amid a 12% One-Year Stock Decline

Chicago-based Wishbone Management acquired 100,000 shares of EPAM Systems in the third quarter. The shares were worth about $15.08 million as of September 30.

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