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Rainbow Rare Earth continues to advance - ICYMI
Rainbow Rare Earths Ltd (LSE:RBW, OTC:RBWRF, FRA:RR1) this week highlighted strong progress on its flagship project as it advances toward a final investment decision, following the successful commissioning of a continuous pilot plant. Chief executive George Bennett said, in a Proactive interview, that the pilot plant marked a key milestone, allowing the company to confirm final design parameters for the leach circuit after more than a year of optimisation work.
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Is Apellis Pharmaceuticals' FDA Win Just the Beginning?
When Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS) secured FDA approval for EMPAVELI in C3 glomerulopathy and IC-MPGN last summer, the stock was trading near $28.
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The Tanker Tycoons and Oil Brokers Cashing In on the Venezuela Trade
Oil traders Vitol and Trafigura and Greek tanker owners are diving back into the country after Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
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Best Consumer Growth Stock to Buy Right Now: Dutch Bros or Chipotle?
Dutch Bros is delivering high revenue growth and is expanding margins, but it has a dangerously high valuation. Chipotle's growth days are starting to fade, with the company maintaining moderate revenue gains.
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Stride: AI Fears Are Overblown
Stride, Inc. is rated a buy, with a projected 90% upside to $132.60 per share. LRN has delivered strong enrollment (+11%) and revenue growth (+13%) despite AI disruption concerns. Operating income is outpacing revenue growth, reflecting efficiency gains and prudent management.
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Micron: Keep Your Foot On The Gas
Micron Technology remains a buy as AI-driven HBM demand propels earnings and revenue growth. MU's operating margins surged from 25% to 45% in a year, driven by memory shortages and higher pricing. Analysts project MU earnings per share to reach $41.40 within 18 months, and I estimate a fair value for the stock near $600.
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Peloton Interactive: High-Risk Turnaround or Long-Term Fitness Opportunity?
Peloton has implemented drastic cost cuts, helping it post positive net income in two straight quarters. The business once again lost subscribers in Q1 2026, as demand remains weak for its products and services.
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The 1 Vanguard ETF That Warren Buffett's Recent Remarks Suggest He Would Buy Right Now
Warren Buffett has said he thinks a 90/10 portfolio of the S&P 500 and Treasury bills would work best for most investors. In a past shareholder meeting, Buffett specifically endorsed the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.
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The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now
Clorox investors can still clean up on the dividend. Target stock is in the bargain bin, even though the stock has been on the rise recently.
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Amazon vs. Walmart: Which Retail Powerhouse Belongs in a Long-Term Portfolio?
Walmart has more locations, which makes it easier to make same-day deliveries and reduce shipping fees. Amazon is a more diversified business, with exciting growth opportunities in cloud computing, online advertising, and AI chips.
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2 Quantum Computing Stocks That Could Make a Millionaire
Quantum computing could be a game changer as it may solve problems deemed impossible today. Both cautious and aggressive investors may find quantum computing stocks to suit their styles.
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Buy Any Of January's 6 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Power Dogs
The Dividend Power strategy highlights 35 high-yield, low-valuation stocks, with 6 identified as 'safer' due to strong free cash flow coverage. The top ten DiviPower stocks are projected to deliver an average net gain of 40.62% by January 2027, with risk/volatility 14% below the market. Seventeen of thirty-five Dividend Power Dogs show negative free cash flow margins, signaling unsustainable dividends and elevated risk.
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Jersey Oil & Gas finds clarity and momentum as UK fiscal reset reshapes the Buchan investment case
For Jersey Oil and Gas PLC (AIM:JOG, OTC:JYOGF), the recent reset of the UK fiscal framework does more than tidy up an awkward policy legacy. It materially...
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Micron Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Tongluo Site, Begin Strategic Partnership with PSMC
BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) today announced it has signed an exclusive Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation's (PSMC) P5 fabrication site in Tongluo, Miaoli County, Taiwan, for total cash consideration of US$1.8 billion. The acquisition includes an existing 300mm fab cleanroom of 300,000 square feet and will further position Micron to address growing global demand for memory solutions.
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Amazon: The K-Shaped Economy Will Likely Increase Online Shopping
Amazon sources 60% of its revenue from its e-commerce business; this is the essential segment of its business that is likely to benefit from the softening economy. The US is currently in a K-shaped economy, meaning low-income households are financially squeezed while high-income households continue to spend more discretionary. These might be early signs of a recession, an environment that will force more consumers to make online purchases as the more cost-efficient and convenient option.
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3 Reasons to Buy Realty Income Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Realty Income's resilient tenants are largely major chains that sell essentials. The company has acquired billions in properties despite the challenging real estate climate.
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Itaconix PLC CEO on record revenues and 2026 growth outlook - ICYMI
Itaconix PLC (AIM:ITX, OTCQB:ITXXF, FRA:18G0) John Shaw talked with Proactive about the company's record revenue performance, growth drivers, and outlook as it enters 2026 with strong momentum. Shaw highlighted that Itaconix PLC has delivered its third consecutive record half-year, with revenues rising 59% year on year to exceed $10 million for the first time, marking a major milestone for the specialty ingredients company.
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Iofina CEO: 2025 revenue to exceed $65m - ICYMI
Iofina PLC CEO Dr Tom Becker talked with Proactive about the company's record-breaking 2025 performance and strategic growth plans heading into 2026. The company posted a 17% increase in iodine production year-on-year, achieving double-digit growth across the fourth quarter, second half, and full year.
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SolarEdge Technologies: Ready For A Brighter Future
SolarEdge remains a BUY as fundamentals improve and sector trends stabilize, with a DCF-based target price of $41 indicating further upside. SEDG benefits from European market share gains, US commercial strength, and residential leasing tailwinds driven by ITC subsidies through 2027. Cost-cutting and working capital release have deleveraged the balance sheet; positive free cash flow is expected by FY2026, excluding inventory releases.
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Motorola: Stable Growth Backed By U.S. Government Demand
Entrenched government relationships and regulatory advantages support Motorola Solutions. Motorola's FedRAMP High authorization in 2025 enhances its competitive edge, enabling faster federal procurement and recurring contract wins across LMR, video, and command center segments. Motorola leads the LMR market with a 37% share and is the only vendor offering LMR, Video, and Command solutions with full federal compliance.
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Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Sells Broadcom Stock and Buys an AI Stock Up 1,000% Since Early 2025
Stanley Druckenmiller sold Broadcom and bought Sandisk in the third quarter, exchanging one semiconductor company for another. Broadcom is the market leader in Ethernet networking chips and custom AI accelerators, and the stock looks cheap compared to forward earnings estimates.
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FRA: Avoid This High-Yielding Fund Until It Cuts The Distribution
The BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund offers a 12.3% yield but is unsustainably over-distributing, eroding its net asset value. FRA's distributions are not fully covered by income, with 37% classified as return of capital, leading to NAV destruction and underperformance versus indices. FRA trades at a narrower discount than peers and its own historical average, making its current valuation unattractive given ongoing NAV erosion.
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Google Has A Huge Edge Over OpenAI, Microsoft, Says Cloudflare CEO— And It All Comes Down To Data: 'Whoever Has The Most...Wins'
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince said Google's search dominance gives it far greater data access than competitors, shaping the AI race.
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CEO Jensen Huang Just Delivered Bad News for Nvidia's Rivals for 2026
There's been a persistent shortage of the robust chips needed to process artificial intelligence (AI). Nvidia has been the undisputed leader in the data center GPU market.
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Itaconix PLC CEO on record revenues and 2026 growth outlook - ICYMI
Itaconix PLC (AIM:ITX, OTCQB:ITXXF, FRA:18G0) John Shaw talked with Proactive about the company’s record revenue performance, growth drivers, and outlook as...
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AXIS Capital: Upcoming Q4 Release Needs To Steady The Ship (Downgrade)
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited is downgraded to 'Hold' after a strong multi-year run and recent volatility. AXS's profitability faces headwinds from unfavorable pricing trends, increased MGA competition, and muted near-term growth expectations. Technical signals indicate a potential topping pattern, with broken trendlines and bearish momentum on both short- and long-term charts.
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DiDi Global: China Mobility Remains Strong, But We See A Valuation Disconnect
DiDi Global is initiated at overweight, targeting a 55% upside. This is driven by robust growth and margin potential. The market undervalues long-term optionality, with autonomy (robotaxi) and platform adjacencies offering meaningful upside while near-term investments and competitive noise weigh on sentiment. Core China's mobility franchise remains strong and cash-generative, supported by scale, diversified service tiers, and technology-led features.
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Iofina CEO: 2025 revenue to exceed $65m - ICYMI
Iofina PLC CEO Dr Tom Becker talked with Proactive about the company's record-breaking 2025 performance and strategic growth plans heading into 2026. The...
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Metallus: A Defense Pivot With Upside Potential
Metallus is transitioning from a low-margin steel supplier to a high-margin aerospace and defense materials provider, yet remains undervalued by the market. MTUS benefits from U.S. Army-backed funding, targeting a $250 million annual run rate in aerospace and defense sales by mid-2026, with sticky, premium-priced contracts. Operational improvements have driven four consecutive quarters of sales and margin growth, alongside $80 million in structural cost reductions and robust cash generation.
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Workday: A Strong Moat On Sale
Workday offers a rare combination of a strong economic moat and double-digit growth, now trading at a discount due to industry and growth concerns. Workday's cloud-centric ERP and HCM platforms exhibit high gross retention, robust cash flow, and a positive trend in ROIC, supporting its competitive positioning. Management targets FY'28 revenue growth of 12–15% and non-GAAP operating margins of 33–36%, with share repurchases prioritized and financial flexibility maintained.
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Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI, Microsoft in 'wrongful gains'
Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft , arguing he deserves the "wrongful gains" that they received from his early support of the artificial-intelligence startup, according to a court filing on Friday.
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Transaction Monitoring Market to Reach USD 47.60 Billion by 2033, Owing to Regulatory Compliance and Rising Financial Fraud | SNS Insider
Austin, Jan. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Transaction Monitoring Market size is valued at USD 16. 04 billion in 2025E and is expected to reach USD 47. 60 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 14. 62% over the forecast period (2026-2033).
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Prediction: The Nasdaq Will Soar in 2026. Here's One AI Stock to Buy Now Before It Does
The AI story, which has driven Nasdaq gains, is far from over. Analysts predict the AI market will reach into the trillions of dollars in a few years.
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Wall Street analyst updates Meta stock price
A Wall Street analyst has reaffirmed a positive outlook on Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), maintaining a ‘Buy' rating that signals confidence in the company's medium- to long-term growth prospects despite recent underperformance.
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Justice Department Probes Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Over Alleged Obstruction Of ICE Agents
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over an alleged effort to block federal immigration agents.
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Palantir Billionaire Peter Thiel Sells Nvidia and Buys 2 Other Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Instead
Peter Thiel is a billionaire investor from Silicon Valley. His hedge fund recently dumped Nvidia stock in favor of new artificial intelligence positions.
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Rosen Law Firm Encourages America's Car-Mart, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - CRMT
NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of America's Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRMT) resulting from allegations that America's Car-Mart may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased America's Car-Mart securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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Sprouts Deadline: SFM Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities and sellers of put options of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFM) between June 4, 2025 and October 29, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased Sprouts Farmers Market securities and/or sold put options during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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Fed Rate Policy Will Determine Whether MDYV's 26% Exposure Pays Off
When mega-cap tech stocks trade at valuations that would make even the dot-com era blush, mid-cap value starts looking like a strategic alternative.
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Spotify's new playbook for staying on top
Changes are happening at Spotify and it goes beyond its C-suite.
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Platform as a Service (PaaS) Market to Surpass USD 335.15 Billion by 2033, Driven by Cloud Adoption and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Austin, Jan. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Platform as a Service Market size is valued at USD 89. 39 billion in 2025E and is expected to reach USD 335. 15 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 17.
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OpenAI Accuses Elon Musk Of 'Cherry-Picking' Evidence In Lawsuit, Says He Backed For-Profit Shift And Quit After Failing To Secure Control
OpenAI says Elon Musk supported a for-profit structure as early as 2017 but later quit after failing to secure full control, accusing him of cherry-picking internal records in a lawsuit that now threatens the company's future and its ties to Microsoft.
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Jamie Dimon Spills What Warren Buffett Really Said When JPMorgan Poached A Top Berkshire Executive
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said Warren Buffett accepted Todd Combs' decision to leave Berkshire Hathaway for JPMorgan, where he now leads a $10 billion manufacturing-focused investment group, underscoring rare executive turnover at Berkshire and renewed questions around leadership succession at both firms.
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Elon Musk Vs. Ryanair's CEO Just Turned Into A Betting Game — And Traders Are Now Wagering On A Full-Blown Takeover
Polymarket launched a tongue-in-cheek bet on whether Elon Musk will buy Ryanair after his Starlink feud with CEO Michael O'Leary escalated, but traders assign just a 9% chance, signaling the market sees a takeover as highly unlikely.
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2 Monster Stocks in the Making to Buy and Hold
Advanced Micro Devices' product roadmap in the AI chip market could drive significant growth. CleanSpark, a leading Bitcoin miner, is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing power demands of data centers.
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Pro-Dex: A Niche Surgical Tools Microcap Trading At A Discount
Pro-Dex manufactures powered surgical instruments for orthopedic, CMF, and thoracic procedures. This means that PDEX effectively combines OEM programs with a smaller catalog of industrial offerings. However, PDEX's revenue today remains highly concentrated. A single customer drives roughly 78% of sales.
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British Land (LON:BLND) Insider David Walker Buys 37 Shares of Stock
British Land Company PLC (LON: BLND - Get Free Report) insider David Walker purchased 37 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were bought at an average cost of GBX 395 per share, for a total transaction of £146.15. David Walker also recently made the following trade(s): On
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Aviva (LON:AV) Insider Pippa Lambert Acquires 214 Shares of Stock
Aviva plc (LON: AV - Get Free Report) insider Pippa Lambert acquired 214 shares of Aviva stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The shares were bought at an average cost of GBX 679 per share, with a total value of £1,453.06. Pippa Lambert also recently made the following trade(s): On Monday, December 15th, Pippa
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Ocado Group (LON:OCDO) Insider Tim Steiner Purchases 54 Shares of Stock
Ocado Group plc (LON: OCDO - Get Free Report) insider Tim Steiner bought 54 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 280 per share, with a total value of £151.20. Tim Steiner also recently made the following trade(s): On
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Ocado Group (LON:OCDO) Insider Stephen Daintith Acquires 54 Shares of Stock
Ocado Group plc (LON: OCDO - Get Free Report) insider Stephen Daintith acquired 54 shares of Ocado Group stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were purchased at an average price of GBX 280 per share, with a total value of £151.20. Stephen Daintith also recently made the following trade(s): On Monday, December
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British Land (LON:BLND) Insider Simon Carter Acquires 37 Shares of Stock
British Land Company PLC (LON: BLND - Get Free Report) insider Simon Carter bought 37 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 395 per share, with a total value of £146.15. Simon Carter also recently made the following trade(s): On Friday,
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