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Boston Scientific: Premium MedTech Growth Story With Attractive Valuation Upside
Boston Scientific is recommended as a buy with a $109 target price, implying 14% upside, driven by robust demand and niche leadership. BSX outpaces market growth through focused M&A, strong execution in Cardiovascular and MedSurg segments, and sustained double-digit revenue and EPS expansion. Recent Q3 results exceeded expectations, prompting management to raise FY25 guidance; high demand for Watchman and FARAPULSE are key growth drivers.
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Costco Held Its IPO 40 Years Ago. Here's How Much $100 Invested Then Would Be Worth Today.
Since going public in 1985, Costco has opened almost 1,000 warehouses around the world. Its ethos of religiously passing savings costs to consumers has won it a loyal fan base that totaled 81.4 million paying members last quarter.
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Exxon's CEO Is Positioning the Company to Operate Profitably for ‘Decades to Come'
Exxon Mobil has raised its dividend for 43 consecutive years, and the payout looks safe even if crude falls to $40 a barrel.
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Looking to Supercharge Your Passive Income in 2026? These 3 Stocks Offer Yields as High as 10.3%.
Starwood has maintained its lucrative dividend for more than a decade. Western Midstream aims to steadily increase its big-time distribution payment.
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Microsoft: The AI Utility Thesis - Weighing $392 Billion Backlog Against CapEx Depreciation Cliff
Microsoft (MSFT) is rated a buy, driven by a 112% Y/Y surge in commercial bookings and a $392B RPO backlog, signaling structural AI demand. MSFT's AI Factory strategy and Copilot integration underpin margin resilience, with Azure revenue growth accelerating to 40% Y/Y in Q1-FY2026. Despite a forward P/E near 30x and heavy CapEx, blended valuation models indicate 113% mid-to-long-term price upside, targeting $608–$722.
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This AI Stock Is Quietly Outperforming Nvidia in 2025
Nvidia has climbed 40% so far this year, but this other AI player has advanced 65%. This company's stock has picked up momentum in recent months.
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Is Recent IPO Stock Heartflow a Buy After a Director Scooped Up Shares Worth Over $1 Million?
Jeffrey Lightcap, a member of the Board of Directors of HeartFlow (HTFL 2.00%), acquired 40,000 common shares in an open-market transaction valued at $1,053,680 on Dec. 16, 2025; see SEC Form 4 filing.
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$400,000 worth of lobster stolen en route to Costco wholesale stores in US
A $400,000 shipment of lobster was stolen in transit to Costco wholesale stores in the US, a freight company's president has said.
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Comcast Is Cheap. Investors Are Too Pessimistic on Broadband, This Analyst Says.
Comcast is among the S&P 500's 10 cheapest stocks based on projected 2026 earnings.
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Lloyds to shut invoice factoring unit by year's end, FT reports
Lloyds Banking Group , Britain's biggest mortgage lender, will close its invoice factoring service by the end of the year, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing two people familiar with the matter.
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Pure Storage: The Outlook Is Pure; The Valuation Far Less So
Pure Storage (PSTG) is undervalued after a 30%+ share price decline, despite strong recent results and raised guidance. Concerns about margin compression are overstated; PSTG's operating and gross margins are expanding, driven by high-margin hyperscaler royalties. PSTG continues to gain market share in all-flash storage, with competitive advantages in energy efficiency, density, and technology.
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Is TIC Solutions Stock a Buy After Cruiser Capital Initiated a Position Worth Nearly $2.8 Million?
Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC initiated a new stake of 207,607 shares in TIC Solutions valued at $2.76 million as of September 30, 2025. The new position represents 2.76% of the fund's reported assets under management as of September 30, 2025.
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Prediction: 1 Artificial Intelligence Stock Will Lead the Next Bull Market
AI chips are required to power AI tools, but those chips are useless without energy. AI data center provider IREN is one of the leaders that recently signed a lucrative deal with Microsoft.
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NMZ: I Like This Muni Fund For The New Year (Rating Upgrade)
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ) targets high current income exempt from federal tax, with total return as a secondary goal. I maintained a cautious stance on NMZ for most of 2025, favoring other opportunities due to relative value concerns. A discount to NAV is present, reversing the premium from my last review, making it more value-oriented.
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CD Projekt: Strong Q3, But Valuation Leaves No Room For Error
CD Projekt delivered strong Q3 results driven by late-cycle monetization of Cyberpunk 2077, confirming catalog durability but offering no improvement in visibility into the next growth cycle. Profitability benefitted from lower amortization and accounting effects, while development spending and headcount continued to rise, pressuring near-term earnings despite strong reported margins. CD Projekt trades at a premium forward EV to EBITDA multiple near peer highs, even as consensus expects EBITDA to decline roughly 15% over the next fiscal year.
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Coupang founder Kim Bom apologises for data leak, pledges compensation
Coupang chairman and founder Kim Bom said he "sincerely apologises" for the data leak of customer information and pledged to unveil a compensation plan as soon as possible, according to a statement posted on the company's website.
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MLPX: Higher Dividends And Better Comps Make This Midstream ETF A Buy (Rating Upgrade)
MLPX invests in midstream energy companies, with good dividend yields, below-average energy price exposure. Share prices are flat YTD, valuations down, sentiment negative. Dividends have grown, with the fund yielding 4.9%. Although recent developments have been broadly negative for shareholders in the past, they present a buying opportunity for new investors.
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Would You Buy the SpaceX IPO?
In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts Rick Munarriz, Karl Thiel, and Tim Beyers:
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IXUS: Portfolio Diversification Via International Stocks
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) offers broad international equity exposure with over 4,000 holdings and a low 0.07% expense ratio. IXUS benefits from dollar weakness, delivering a strong 31% return in 2025 and an 8.5% annualized 10-year return. Current fair valuations (P/E 18.4, P/B 2.1) and strong momentum support continued outperformance versus the S&P 500.
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Astera Labs Plans To Be Indispendable No Matter How AI Systems Evolve
Astera Labs (ALAB) is the critical connectivity control point in AI data centers, justifying a Strong Buy rating. Scorpio X, Leo, and Aries product ramps, plus hyperscaler partnerships, create multiple growth engines and significant revenue inflection potential from 2025 onward. ALAB's valuation is supported by explosive growth, strategic AI infrastructure positioning, and expected rapid multiple compression as earnings scale.
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Bernie Sanders Calls Out Trump's Threefold Wealth Increase During Presidency, Alleges Crypto Ventures Funded By Foreign Governments
Bernie Sanders accuses Trump of tripling his wealth as president through crypto ventures funded by foreign governments.
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PFXF: An Attractive Risk-Reward Heading Into 2026
VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF maintains a high 67.3% allocation to securities maturing in 30 years or more. This should provide a tailwind for returns in 2026 should U.S. 30-year yields decline, driven by the potential conclusion of Fed policy normalization. U.S. GDP growth is projected to accelerate in 2026, indicating a manageable credit risk environment for non-investment grade securities.
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Celebrate Dental & Braces South Austin Expands Access to Affordable Family Dental Care and Invisalign for Austin Residents
Austin, TX, Dec. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrate Dental and Braces South Austin is expanding access to affordable Invisalign and comprehensive family dental care for Austin residents through its South Congress location. As more families seek convenient and cost effective orthodontic and dental solutions the practice is responding by offering flexible treatment options designed to fit real life needs.
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NUGT: Gold Is Soaring And Gold Miners Are Flying, Here's A Leveraged Way In
Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares ETF (NUGT) earns a reiterated buy rating, supported by explosive returns and strong gold miner fundamentals. NUGT's 2x leverage amplifies both upside and risk, with a 77% historical standard deviation and a technical setup targeting 10% further upside. Gold miners benefit from high gold prices, moderate labor costs, and low energy prices, yielding a 41% EPS growth rate and a 13.1x forward P/E.
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Global Times: Cool China’s new ambassadors: The rise of cultural IPs with emotional connections
Beijing, China, Dec. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Among the many descriptions of China seen from the outside, the country has gained an increasingly prominent image for itself in 2025 as a "cool" place to visit and live, as reflected in multiple global surveys and in foreign vloggers' videos and comments.
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Seeking ways to get along with each other through correct understanding: Global Times
Beijing, China, Dec. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "If you are planning on decorating your home for the holidays, everything from artificial Christmas trees to lights, decorative wreaths and rings, you may want to start early. " US media recently reported that due to the trade war and tariffs, Christmas goods are in short supply and prices are rising in the US market, forcing many Americans to adjust their holiday budgets.
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Why I Keep Accumulating Adobe Shares After Its Recent Earnings
Adobe (ADBE) delivered strong Q4/FY25 results, driven by double-digit growth and robust AI-infused product momentum. AI-first ARR now represents nearly a third of ADBE's business, with generative credit consumption up 3x QoQ and Firefly adoption accelerating. Management guided for FY26 revenue growth of up to 9.8% and Non-GAAP EPS growth of 12.3%, with record-high new ARR guidance.
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D-Wave Quantum: The Next 10-Bagger Stock?
D-Wave Quantum is among the few companies successfully commercializing quantum annealing technology. The company's Advantage2 platform is gaining commercial traction.
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ITWO: Variable Payouts From The Russell 2000 Index
ProShares Russell 2000 High Income ETF (ITWO) offers amplified income via a covered call strategy but remains untested due to its short operating history. ITWO delivers a high 12.3% yield with monthly payouts, yet distributions are highly inconsistent and sensitive to market volatility and option-writing outcomes. The fund's capped upside from option writing limits long-term total return potential, making ITWO less suitable for growth-focused investors compared to traditional ETFs like IWM.
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DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP is Investigating Claims on Behalf of Artisans’ Bank Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised
NEWTOWN, Pa. , Dec. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating data privacy claims regarding an incident at Artisans' Bank. Artisans' Bank learned of a data breach on or about October 28, 2025. If you would like to discuss this case with a lawyer, please click HERE.
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Ro Khanna Defends Billionaire Tax, Says Critics Are 'Glossing Over Silicon Valley History' As Peter Thiel, Others Threaten To Leave
Ro Khanna defends a proposed billionaire tax amid warnings from wealthy residents, including Peter Thiel, that they might leave the state.
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Have $2,000? 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy and Hold for at Least a Decade.
Alphabet's growing AI ecosystem creates compelling growth tailwinds for this quality business. SoundHound's voice and conversational AI solutions have caught the attention of major clients.
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Jasmine Crockett Warns Americans Face 'Health Care Cliff' As Key ACA Subsidies Set To Expire At End Of 2025, Predicts Skyrocketing Premiums
Rep. Crockett warns of health care cliff as ACA subsidies expire in 2025, urges constituents to contact insurers about rising premiums.
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Outdoor Living Expert Klint Reiber of Louisville Explains Lifestyle-Driven Design for HelloNation
LOUISVILLE, Colo. , Dec. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What helps homeowners in Boulder County create an outdoor living project that supports comfort across every season? That question is answered in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Klint Reiber of Colorado Custom Decks and Mosaic Outdoor Living in Louisville.
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Michael Burry Bets He Isn't Too Early to Go Against the AI Juggernaut
The investor made famous by ‘The Big Short' is shorting Nvidia and Palantir.
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Global Times: International travelers get to know Chinese way of life via authentic cuisine
Beijing, China, Dec. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Among the many descriptions of China seen from the outside, the country has gained an increasingly prominent image for itself in 2025 as a "cool" place to visit and live, as reflected in multiple global surveys and in foreign vloggers' videos and comments.
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Global Times: Hainan FTP launches island-wide special customs operations
Beijing, China, Dec. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China on Thursday launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the world's largest FTP by area, allowing freer entry of overseas goods, expanding zero-tariff coverage, and introducing more business-friendly measures.
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Forget Redwire Stock: This Space Stock Is a Better Moonshot Bet
In 2025, Redwire Corporation shares have underperformed tremendously compared to other space stocks. Instead of hoping for this space sector also-ran to make a big recovery next year, you may want opt for one of the space sector's top performers instead.
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INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of StubHub
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In StubHub To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or otherwise acquired stock of StubHub pursuant and/or traceable to StubHub's registration statement for the initial public offering held on or about September 17, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against StubHub Holdings, Inc. ("StubHub" or the "Company") (NYSE: STUB) and reminds investors of the January 23, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
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LG Display showcases wide lineup of world-first, leading OLED monitors
SEOUL, South Korea , Dec. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, is set to rewrite industry records once again at CES 2026, the world's largest IT and consumer electronics exhibition. During the Las Vegas show from January 6 to 9, LG Display will unveil a wide lineup of technologies and products that set new records among existing Gaming OLED panels, including the world's highest refresh rate of 720Hz and response time of 0.02ms, the world's first 39-inch 5K2K panel, and the world's first 240Hz panel with an RGB stripe pixel structure.
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INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of DeFi Technologies
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses in DeFi Technologies to Contact Him Directly to Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in DeFi Technologies between May 12, 2025 and November 14, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against DeFi Technologies Inc. ("DeFi Technologies" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DEFT) and reminds investors of the January 30, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
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SHAREHOLDER DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Gauzy
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses in Gauzy to Contact Him Directly to Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Gauzy between March 11, 2025 and November 13, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Gauzy Ltd.
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INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Sprouts Farmers Market
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Sprouts To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Sprouts between June 4, 2025 and October 29, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ("Sprouts" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SFM) and reminds investors of the January 26, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
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INVESTIGATION ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Tvardi Therapeutics
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Tvardi To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered significant losses in Tvardi stock or options and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Tvardi Therapeutics, Inc. ("Tvardi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TVRD).
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INVESTIGATION ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Nidec
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Nidec To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered significant losses in Nidec stock or options and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Nidec Corporation ("Nidec" or the "Company") (OTC: NJDCY).
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BioSonic Bloom: What Published Research Says About 528 Hz and 432 Hz Audio Frequency Programs
Detroit, MI, Dec. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or psychological advice. Individual experiences with audio frequency programs vary significantly. This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, a commission may be earned at no additional cost to you.
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INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi Reminds Alexandria Real Estate Equities Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of January 26, 2026
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses in Alexandria to Contact Him Directly to Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Alexandria between January 27, 2025 and October 27, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. ("Alexandria" or the "Company") (NYSE: ARE) and reminds investors of the January 26, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
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3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Leave Behind in 2026
Palantir's stock appears priced for perfection. A CEO change and dramatically lower revenue guidance bode poorly for C3.ai.
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Best Mushroom Gummies With Lion's Mane, Reishi, and Cordyceps: Pilly Labs Cited in Functional Supplement Industry Analysis
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INVESTIGATION ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Rezolute
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Rezolute To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered significant losses in Rezolute stock or options and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Rezolute, Inc. ("Rezolute" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RZLT).
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INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Bitdeer Technologies
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses in Bitdeer to Contact Him Directly to Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Bitdeer between June 6, 2024 and November 10, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Bitdeer Technologies Group ("Bitdeer" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BTDR) and reminds investors of the February 2, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
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