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The Best Artificial Intelligence ETF to Invest $2,000 in Right Now

Some tech stocks will perform well thanks to the advent of AI -- and some won't. Figuring out which is which, however, isn't always easy for most investors.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Just Loaded Up on Nike Stock. Should You?

Tim Cook bought 50,000 shares of Nike stock. The Apple CEO is a director on Nike's board.

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MediaCo's EstrellaTV and EVTV MIAMI Announce Strategic Alliance for Real-Time Breaking News Coverage from Venezuela and Around the World

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) today announced a strategic content collaboration between EstrellaTV and EVTV Digital Network, significantly expanding EstrellaTV's ability to deliver timely, live news coverage of ongoing and developing events in Venezuela. Through this partnership, EstrellaTV will have access to EVTV Digital Network's full roster of reporters and correspondents, enabling the network to broadcast live reports, breaking news updates, and in-depth an.

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Is Rigetti Computing a Buy in 2026?

Rigetti Computing boasts an interesting picks-and-shovels strategy. But commercially viable quantum devices remain years away.

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Is Applied Digital Stock a Buy Now?

Applied Digital has taken off since expanding beyond blockchain applications to AI. Tailwinds continue to blow in the data center space, signaling more growth ahead.

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A Sionna Therapeutics (SION) Insider Sold 33,000 Shares for $1.5 Million

33,356 shares sold for a transaction value of $1,486,009.80 on Dec. 24, 2025. Reducing total indirect ownership to 3,561,655 shares.

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This AI Infrastructure Play Could Double Your Money

Brookfield Corporation sees a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in AI infrastructure. Its inaugural AI Infrastructure Fund aims to acquire up to $100 billion of AI infrastructure.

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A 10 Percent Owner Bought 13.2 Million Under Armour Shares for $67.4 Million

13,182,469 shares were acquired for a total of ~$67.4 million, based on a weighted average price of $5.12 per share on Jan. 2, 2026. All shares were acquired via indirect entities controlled through Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited subsidiaries, with no direct purchases or derivative transactions involved.

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ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Smartsheet Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - SMAR

NEW YORK, Jan. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of all former stockholders of Smartsheet Inc. (NYSE: SMAR) in connection with the January 2025 sale (the “Merger” or “Buyout”) of Smartsheet to affiliates of investment funds managed by affiliates of Blackstone Inc. (collectively “Blackstone”), investment funds managed by Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC (“Vista Equity Partners” or “Vista”), and Platinum Falcon B 2018 RSC Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which participated as an indirect minority investor in Smartsheet (“Platinum Falcon,” and together with Blackstone and Vista, the “Consortium”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 24, 2026.

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Nvidia CES preview and outlook for 2026

It's the first trading day of 2026, and Wall Street already has its eye on what could be the next big market catalyst (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) and next step for the AI trade. The 2026 Consumer Technology Association (CES) will kick off in Las Vegas on Monday, January 5, with a keynote speech from Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang.

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IonQ Stock in 5 Years: Moon Shot or Crash Landing?

The quantum-computing specialist reported a huge increase in revenue last quarter. It already works with large customers such as Hyundai, Microsoft Azure, and Google.

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XLK Offers Broader Tech Diversification, While SOXX Targets Semiconductor Stocks. Which Is the Better Investment?

XLK is significantly cheaper to own and far larger than SOXX, but its recent returns have lagged the semiconductor-focused fund. SOXX is more volatile and suffered a deeper five-year drawdown, reflecting its narrow chip-sector tilt.

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Trump says US oil companies will spend billions in Venezuela

President Donald Trump said that American oil companies were prepared to enter Venezuela and invest to restore production in the South American country, an announcement that came just hours after Nicolás Maduro was captured and removed by U.S. forces.

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Chevron Charts a New Path in Venezuela to Unlock Vast Oil Reserves

The country says its proved oil reserves top 300 billion barrels which, if true, would make its bounty the world's largest.

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2 Tailwinds Behind Novo Nordisk Stock Heading Into 2026

Its newly earned indications could impact financial results in 2026. The drugmaker should also make decent pipeline progress.

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The XLP ETF Offers Lower Fees and a Larger Size Than the IYK ETF

XLP charges a much lower expense ratio and manages over 10 times the assets of IYK Both funds yield 2.7% and focus on U.S. consumer staples, but XLP is more concentrated and pure-play in sector exposure IYK has slightly outperformed XLP over the past year and five years, with a shallower max drawdown These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

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Viasat CEO Sells 200,000 Shares for $7.0 Million. Should investors worry?

200,000 shares were sold via indirect trust ownership on Dec. 15, 2025, generating $7,018,433.14 at a weighted average sale price of $35.09 per share. The transaction represented 11.53% of Mark D.

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AI Trends to Watch in 2026: M&A, GOOGL, META & Infrastructure

Marcus Bodet expects AI strength in 2026, including in sectors like infrastructure. He thinks M&A activity will pick up into the first half of next year, especially from hyperscalers like Meta Platforms (META) or Alphabet (GOOGL).

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Prediction: Where Quantum Computing Inc. Will Be in 3 Years

Quantum Computing Inc.'s revenue barely registers, and it's losing millions of dollars. Investors are shifting away from riskier investments, which could drive QCi stock further.

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KLAR Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Klarna Group plc Securities Lawsuit First Filed by the Firm

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Klarna's September 2025 initial public offering (the "IPO"), of the important February 20, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm. So What: If you purchased Klarna 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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Exor-Ferrari Family Press Release - Shareholders' Agreement

Exor N.V., on the one hand, and Piero Ferrari and Trust Piero Ferrari, on the other hand, have agreed to renew the shareholders' agreement relating to Ferrari N.V., confirming their respective alignment and commitment to Ferrari.

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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Amazon vs. Costco

Online shopping, cloud computing, and digital advertising should help Amazon post durable revenue growth. Costco's memberships not only drive repeat purchase behavior, but they bring in a high-margin revenue stream.

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Here Are 3 Financial Stocks Making Big AI Moves in 2026

Robinhood Markets has received considerable attention for its significant move into prediction markets, but the financial services company has also just launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) investment tool. JPMorgan Chase is aggressively integrating AI into its operations, a move that may result in cost savings and a greater competitive edge for the money center bank.

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Trump Says US Companies Will Rebuild Venezuelan Oil Infrastructure

President Donald Trump said American oil companies will “spend billions of dollars” to fix oil infrastructure in Venezuela following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in an early morning raid Saturday. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

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Trump says U.S. oil companies will invest billions of dollars in Venezuela after Maduro's overthrow

U.S. oil companies will invest billions of dollars in Venezuela's energy sector after the overthrow of Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump said.

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AI predicts Nvidia stock price for January 31, 2025

As Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock trades just below the $200 mark, insights from OpenAI's ChatGPT suggest the equity is likely to trade higher by the end of January 2025.

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AI predicts Nvidia stock price for January 31, 2026

As Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock trades just below the $200 mark, insights from OpenAI's ChatGPT suggest the equity is likely to trade higher by the end of January 2025.

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Stevanato: Structural Growth Intact, Buy Confirmed

Stevanato's biologics remain the core growth engine supported by a broad pipeline, resilient GLP-1 demand, vial recovery, and a favorable industry backdrop. While Engineering continues to weigh on margins in the short run, the weakness appears cyclical rather than structural, with optimization progressing and limited impact on group fundamentals. After a ~14% pullback, long-term earnings visibility remains strong, supporting higher 2026 profitability assumptions and a higher target price, leading us to maintain a constructive stance.

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How Royal Caribbean's Financial Domination Could Continue in 2026

Most cruise line stocks still languish far below their pre-pandemic levels. Royal Caribbean has been consistently setting new all-time record highs for years.

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Why 2026 Could Be the Year Archer Aviation Finds Its Lift

Futuristic air taxi maker Archer Aviation Inc. NYSE: ACHR, known for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, was battered throughout 2025. The company's share price zig-zagged for several months but ended down almost 18% overall for the year as Archer and others in the emerging eVTOL space await FAA approval of this class of aircraft.

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ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Gauzy Ltd. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - GAUZ

NEW YORK, Jan. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Gauzy Ltd. (NASDAQ: GAUZ) between March 11, 2025 and November 13, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 6, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline .

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2 Breakout Growth Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

IonQ hopes to become the leader in quantum computing with its trapped-ion technology. UiPath is pivoting to become a leading agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform.

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Bank Of America: Forced Conversion On Preferred Stock Coming Closer

Bank of America Series L preferred shares offer a 5.8% yield and potential capital gains from a possible forced conversion. BAC's robust financials, with only 5% of net income needed for preferred dividends, provide strong coverage and downside protection. If BAC common exceeds $65 for 20 of 30 days, Series L holders could see a 4.4% capital gain via forced conversion.

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Oil Markets Not Worried About Venezuela, McNally Says

Bob McNally, Rapidan Energy Group founder and president, says the oil markets won't be too worried about a loss in supply from Venezuela in the aftermath of US strikes. He speaks on "Balance of Power.

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1 High-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stock I Plan to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2026 for Passive Income

Main Street Capital pays a sustainable monthly dividend. It has steadily increased its monthly dividend payment over the years.

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Elon Musk's Grok AI Faces Government Backlash Over Creation of Sexualized Images, Including Minors

Elon Musk's AI image generator has come under scrutiny for generating nonconsensual sexualized images of real individuals, including minors.

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Looking for a Total Stock Market ETF? Here's How VTI and SCHB Stack Up for Investors

VTI and SCHB both charge just 0.03% in annual fees and deliver nearly identical one-year returns and yields. VTI holds a broader mix of stocks -- over 3,500 versus SCHB's 2,400 -- though both funds are tech-heavy.

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Airbus to beat annual delivery goal of 790 aircraft, Bloomberg News reports

Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025, surpassing its revised annual target, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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Vanguard vs. Fidelity: Is VIG or FDVV the Better Dividend ETF to Buy?

FDVV offers a higher dividend yield and a slightly better one-year return than VIG. VIG charges a lower expense ratio and holds 338 stocks, with much greater assets under management.

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ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages Klarna Group plc Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – KLAR

NEW YORK, Jan. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) issued in connection with Klarna's September 2025 initial public offering (the “IPO”), of the important February 20, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

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Is Oracle Stock Really Capable of Surging to $400? Or is That a Pipe Dream?

Though it certainly doesn't feel like it, Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) shares finished 2025 with respectable, market-beating gains intact, up around 17%, topping the S&P 500 by close to a full percentage point.

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2 Oversold Restaurant Stocks Offering Strong Dividends

It's been a difficult past year for the broad basket of restaurant stocks, thanks to swift shifts in consumer tastes and higher operating costs.

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A look at Atlanta's first city-operated grocery store

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says Azalea Fresh Market, the city's government-operated grocery store, served more than 20,000 customers in its first weeks since opening downtown.

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How Italy’s PM Meloni sparked an economic turnaround

Giorgia Meloni Italy outperforms Germany and France economically since 2022, with Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli crediting stronger fiscal discipline and record employment.

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This Stock Has Soared About 4,000% in Just 2 Decades. After Declining Last Year, Is It Finally a Buy?

Over the last 20 years, this trucking company's stock has vastly outpaced the broader market. The current downcycle has lingered, and the company's latest updates indicate that volumes remain under pressure.

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INSP DEADLINE MONDAY: ROSEN, A LONGSTANDING LAW FIRM, Encourages Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important January 5 Deadline in Securities Class Action - INSP

NEW YORK, Jan. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP) between August 6, 2024 and August 4, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important January 5, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

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This Is My No. 1 Recommended Vanguard ETF to Buy in 2026

A new survey suggests that investors are divided on their views about the market's future. By keeping a long-term outlook, you can worry less about what stocks will do in 2026.

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ROSEN, A RANKED AND LEADING LAW 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. 03, 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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What the US Strike on Venezuela Means for Oil

President Donald Trump says the US will be strongly involved in Venezuela's oil industry after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in an early morning raid Saturday. Venezuela's oil infrastructure was not affected by US military airstrikes in Caracas and other states, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.

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Venezuela's Vice President Targets Trump in Sharp Rebuke, Says 'We Demand Proof Of Life'

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has called for "proof of life" for President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following their capture during a U.S. strike.

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Where Will Coca-Cola Stock Be in 5 Years?

Coca-Cola's industry-leading position allows it to generate robust profits that fund its dividend increases. Historically, the business has evolved by expanding its product portfolio.

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