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Watches of Switzerland ticks higher after buying four Rolex showrooms in Texas

Shares in Watches of Switzerland Group PLC (LSE:WOSG) ticked 5.7% higher after it completed the acquisition of a Texas-based luxury retailer, adding four Rolex-anchored showrooms to its US network. Family-owned Deutsch & Deutsch operates showrooms in El Paso, Laredo, McAllen and Victoria, all of which are authorised distributors of Rolex, Cartier, OMEGA, TUDOR and other luxury brands.

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Gold Approaches $5,000 Milestone; U.S. Stock Futures, Global Indexes Mixed

U.S. futures and Asian markets were higher, while most European indexes drifted lower following Trump's about-turn on tariff threats over Greenland.

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Apple and Dell supplier Pegatron expects US plant to be completed by end of March

Taiwanese contract electronics manufacturer Pegatron's first U.S. factory is expected to be completed by the end of March, with trial production to begin around then or April, President and CEO Kuang-Chih Cheng said on Friday.

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Amazon reportedly to announce second wave of job cuts

Amazon.com workers are bracing for another round of massive job cuts, with the company reportedly expected to announce those cuts as soon as next week.

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ENFR: My Choice In The Midstream, And Some Drivers Not To Underestimate

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF is not a pure MLP; it includes about 75% of C-corps in its holdings distribution. The distribution is lower than that of AMLP, but still linear and consistent, an element I appreciate. ENFR is partly (minimally) linked to the price of natural gas and oil and highly sensitive to dynamics related to the cost of capital.

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Kyndryl Holdings: The Hard Reset Is Over, Time To Buy

Kyndryl Holdings is now a Strong Buy as turnaround efforts progress, with shares now deeply undervalued after a 40% drawdown. KD's revenue growth is set to inflect positively in FY26, driven by Kyndryl Consult's 32% growth and surging hyperscaler revenues. Profitability is improving: Q2 FY26 adjusted EBITDA rose 15% Y/Y, margins expanded, and net income turned positive.

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100 Futures Decline After 2 Consecutive Days Of Gains—Intel, CSX In Focus

U.S. stock futures declined slightly on Friday after major benchmark indices posted their second consecutive day of gains on Thursday.

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Canadian REIT Capital Offerings Up Over 23% In 2025

Publicly traded Canadian real estate investment trusts raised C$6.23 billion through capital offerings in 2025. Debt offerings accounted for C$5.44 billion of capital raised, and common equity offerings brought in about C$785.7 million. Following a jump in the third quarter, capital market activity continued to increase during the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing in C$1.42 billion for Canadian REITs.

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ACV: Trades At A Premium For Good Reason But Too Expensive (Rating Downgrade)

Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund is downgraded to hold due to its 5.7% premium to NAV, above historical averages. ACV's strong total return (34.7% over 12 months) is heavily reliant on net realized gains, making distributions vulnerable in market downturns. Leverage at 28.75% and a high allocation to unrated or below-investment-grade securities increase ACV's risk profile, especially in a high-rate environment.

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The Quantum Computing Stock Smart Investors Are Buying for 2026

Quantum computing may be the next big growth area in the world of technology. Investors may buy shares of pure play quantum companies or tech giants involved in the field.

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TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.

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Costco Introduced a Controversial Perk Last Year -- and It Plans to Follow This Up With 4 New Benefits in 2026

According to one estimate, the global retail industry can grow to $41.5 trillion by 2031. Costco's membership perks are responsible for endearing shoppers to its stores and brand.

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2 Ultra-Popular AI Stocks to Sell Before They Drop 53% and 57%, According to Wall Street Analysts

Palantir Technologies and Sandisk have delivered monster returns in the past year, but both stocks trade at extremely high valuations. Palantir is a leader in AI decisioning platforms, but Jefferies analyst Brent Thill says the stock could fall 57%.

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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI)-Dowlais Group plc

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION (a)        Name of exempt principal trader: Investec Bank plc (b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Dowlais Group Plc         (c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: Investec is Broker to Dowlais Group Plc (d)        Date dealing undertaken: 22nd January 2026 (e)        In addition to the company in 1(b) above, is the exempt principal trader making disclosures in respect of any other party to this offer?

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European Enterprises Adopt Oracle Cloud for Push into AI

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $III #AI--European enterprises are increasingly adopting Oracle cloud environments, especially with partners that can deliver AI-driven solutions, ISG says.

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Celsius Resources confirms improved economics for MCB copper-gold project

Shares in Celsius Resources Ltd (ASX:CLA, AIM:CLA, FRA:FX8) shot up 15.5% to 1.04p as funding and offtake discussions were given a boost with stronger economic outcomes reported for its flagship copper-gold project in the Philippines following completion of a definitive feasibility study (DFS). The study calculated that the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) project, in which Celsius holds a 40% working interest, has a post-tax net present value (at an 8% discount rate) of US$771 million and an internal rate of return of 24%, based on conservative copper and gold pricing assumptions.

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CK Hutchison explores split sale of global ports, Bloomberg News reports

CK Hutchison is exploring a restructured sale of dozens of ports to a global consortium by breaking the transaction into smaller parcels with differing ownership structures, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Nissan to sell South Africa plant to China's Chery

Cash-strapped Nissan Motor said on Friday it would sell its manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, South Africa, to China's Chery Automobile for an undisclosed amount.

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A Once-in-a-Decade Investment Opportunity: The 2 Best AI Stocks to Buy Now

Software stock trailed the S&P 500 by an abnormally wide margin in the past year, creating a buying opportunity. AppLovin's AI-powered platform helps brands create and optimize the performance of advertising campaigns.

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SLB Gears Up For Q4 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

SLB N.V. (NYSE: SLB) will release earnings for the fourth quarter before the opening bell on Friday, Jan. 23.

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CZECHOSLOVAK GROUP announces admission to trading on Euronext Amsterdam

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This Stock Is Down 81%. Is It a Buying Opportunity or a Value Trap?

Opendoor's sales have been declining, and it's losing money. It recently got a new CEO, and he's changing the company's strategy.

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Soaring gold and silver add glister to December retail sales

Soaring gold and silver prices helped lift Great Britain's retail sales 0.4% in December, giving the high street and online stores a sparkling end to 2025, according to ONS data. Online jewellers in particular reported a glittery boost in demand as shoppers added precious metals to their portfolios - or their jewellery boxes.

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BASF Shares Drop After Earnings Miss Guidance

Shares fell after the chemical group prereleased earnings that fell short of both its guidance and consensus expectations.

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3M: The Hard Part Is Over, But The 'Easy' Money Is Gone

3M Company has executed a strong turnaround, but shares now trade near fair value, limiting further upside. 3M's 2026 guidance targets $5.6-$5.8B in adjusted operating cash flow, 4% sales growth, and 70-80 bps margin expansion, below the market's expectations. Litigation liabilities, including a large payment in 2027, constrain near-term financial flexibility despite robust cash reserves.

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Stock Market Today: Gold Prices Edge Higher; Dow Futures Hover

Intel's stock skids offhours after the chip maker swings to a loss

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Alpha Tau Medical: Pancreatic, GBM, And Other Updates; Set Up For A Strong, Catalyst-Rich 2026

Alpha Tau Medical is positioned for major catalysts in 2026, with its differentiated, tumor-agnostic Alpha DaRT technology gaining visibility and momentum. Pancreatic cancer and GBM readouts expected in 2H26 have the potential to be inflection points. At ~$550M market cap, a strong cash position, and multiple upcoming readouts, DRTS offers attractive upside as it approaches proof-of-concept in high-impact oncology indications.

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Top 5 Mining Stocks To Watch In 2026: No. 2 - Aris Mining

Aris Mining remains deeply undervalued, with substantial catalysts in 2026 from mine ramp-ups and project milestones. Segovia and Marmato mines are expected to deliver 300,000-350,000 toz gold in 2026, driving robust operating cash flow at current gold prices. Toroparu PFS and Soto Norte permitting are key 2026 catalysts, with both projects offering multi-billion NPV potential at $4,000/toz gold.

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Netskope: Scope For Growth To Continue At This Pace

Netskope receives a buy rating, driven by its proprietary NewEdge infrastructure and accelerating ARR growth. NTSK's edge-based SASE platform delivers superior security and near-zero latency, supporting robust AI and digitalization trends. ARR growth re-accelerated to 34% y/y in Q3 2026, with strong net retention and significant upsell potential.

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Ericsson to continue job cuts, CEO says

Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson expects to continue shedding jobs, CEO Börje Ekholm said on Friday.

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Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI at $60 and Gas at $4.80 Signal Breakout Setup – Move Incoming?

Oil and gas prices stabilize as geopolitical tensions shape supply risks, with WTI near $60 and natural gas consolidating after a sharp breakout above $4.80.

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Shield Therapeutics plc (SHIEF) Q4 2025 Sales/Trading Call Transcript

Shield Therapeutics plc (SHIEF) Q4 2025 Sales/Trading Call Transcript

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Hyundai Motor to recall nearly 84,000 US vehicles over instrument panel display failure, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 83,877 vehicles in the U.S. as the instrument panel display may fail to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or fuel gauge, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

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Amazon to Cut Thousands of Office Jobs: Report. It's Partly About AI.

Amazon had around 350,000 corporate employees and CEO Andy Jassy has said he intends to permanently reduce those numbers.

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Why PSI Is Fighting The Wrong Risk

Invesco Semiconductors ETF offers a sophisticated, multi-factor methodology but underperforms leadership-concentrated strategies in the current market regime. PSI dampens concentration risk by capping top holdings, with the top 10 stocks at ~46% weight versus 74% in SMH. The US-centric portfolio excludes global leaders like TSMC and ASML, limiting exposure to key semiconductor names.

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Babcock's CEO to retire this year, nuclear boss Holt to step up

Britain's Babcock said chief executive David Lockwood would retire by the end of 2026, and named the boss of its nuclear division, former Rolls-Royce executive Harry Holt, as his successor.

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Babcock Picks Internal Successor as CEO Lockwood Plans to Retire

Harry Holt will be promoted to chief executive officer when David Lockwood retires after roughly half a decade at the helm.

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Netskope (NTSK) and Its Rivals Financial Survey

Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK - Get Free Report) is one of 44 publicly-traded companies in the "Services - Computer Programming And Data Processing" industry, but how does it contrast to its rivals? We will compare Netskope to similar businesses based on the strength of its dividends, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and profitability. Insider and

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APA (NASDAQ:APA) Stock Price Down 3.9% After Analyst Downgrade

APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA - Get Free Report) shares fell 3.9% during trading on Thursday after JPMorgan Chase and Co. lowered their price target on the stock from $26.00 to $25.00. JPMorgan Chase and Co. currently has a neutral rating on the stock. APA traded as low as $25.42 and last traded at $25.4920. 1,462,146 shares

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Rep. David Taylor Buys Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock

Representative David Taylor (R-Ohio) recently bought shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT). In a filing disclosed on January 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Microsoft stock on January 8th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SCHWAB JOINT BROKERAGE #1 (HOME GROWN)" account. Representative David Taylor

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Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Stock Acquired Rep. David Taylor

Representative David Taylor (R-Ohio) recently bought shares of Procter and Gamble Company (The) (NYSE: PG). In a filing disclosed on January 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Procter and Gamble stock on January 9th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SARDINIA READY MIX 401(K) -

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Germanium Mining Corp at Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC)

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – TheNewswire - JANUARY 23 rd , 2026 – GERMANIUM MINING CORP. (GERMANIUM MINING”, “GMC”, OR THE “COMPANY”) (CSE: GMC; OTCQB: EMSKF; FSE: FW0) announces they will be attending the upcoming Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) , taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia January 25-26, 2026. Further information and registration for the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference can be found  here . Click Image To View Full Size

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Golden Cariboo to Showcase Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Project at VRIC 2026 | January 25-26, Vancouver

January 23, 2026 – TheNewswire - VANCOUVER – Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. (“Golden Cariboo”  or  “Company”) (CSE:GCC | (OTC:GCCFF | WKN:A402CQ | FSE:3TZ) is pleased to advise shareholders and commodities-focused investors that the Company will exhibit at Jay Martin's Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) on January 25-26, 2026, 8:30am-6:00pm (PST) . Attendees are invited to visit Booth #1019 to meet the team and learn more about Golden Cariboo's exploration activities in British Columbia's historic Cariboo Gold District.

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Blende Silver to Showcase Exhibit at VRIC 2026 | January 25-26, Vancouver

January 23, 2026 – TheNewswire - Vancouver, Canada – Blende Silver Corp. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: BAG) is pleased to advise shareholders and commodities-focused investors that the Company will exhibit at Jay Martin's Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) on January 25-26, 2026, 8:30am-6:00pm (PST) .   Attendees are invited to visit Booth #1019 to meet the team and learn more about Blende's exploration activities in the Yukon Territory.

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Knight-Swift Transportation Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Knight-Swift Transportation (NYSE: KNX) executives said fourth-quarter conditions were marked by generally stable truckload demand that failed to deliver the typical broad seasonal lift until late in the period, while capacity constraints and regulatory enforcement actions began to tighten parts of the market. Management also highlighted ongoing cost-reduction efforts, technology investments aimed at efficiency and revenue

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FleetPartners Group AGM: Accelerate Transformation Complete, FY26 Outlook Steady, Dividend Returns Rise

FleetPartners Group (ASX: FPR) used its annual general meeting to outline the completion of a multi-year technology and operating transformation, review FY25 financial performance, and provide an early FY26 trading update and outlook. FY25 transformation and operating update Chair Gail Pemberton said the "defining achievement" of FY25 was the completion of the Accelerate program, which consolidated

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Top Water Stocks To Watch Now – January 21st

NuScale Power, CocaCola, Ecolab, IDEXX Laboratories, and Clearwater Analytics are the five Water stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. "Water stocks" are shares of companies that derive a substantial portion of their revenue from the management, supply, treatment, infrastructure or technology of water resources-such as utilities, pipe and pump manufacturers, treatment-chemical

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Travel Stocks To Research – January 21st

Booking, Travelers Companies, and Expedia Group are the three Travel stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Travel stocks are shares of publicly traded companies whose primary business is travel and tourism-examples include airlines, hotels and resorts, cruise lines, car rental companies, and online travel agencies. These stocks tend to be cyclical

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Top Waste Management Stocks To Watch Now – January 21st

Waste Management, GFL Environmental, Custom Truck One Source, Concrete Pumping, and Avalon are the five Waste Management stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Waste management stocks are shares of companies that collect, transport, process, recycle and dispose of municipal, industrial and commercial waste-covering landfill operators, hauling firms, recyclers and waste-to-energy businesses.

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Robotics Stocks To Research – January 21st

Teradyne, Richtech Robotics, Serve Robotics, Ouster, PROCEPT BioRobotics, Arbe Robotics, and Mobilicom are the seven Robotics stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Robotics stocks are shares of companies that design, manufacture, or enable robots and automation systems-including industrial robot makers, component suppliers (sensors, actuators, controllers), software/AI developers, and systems integrators. For

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NVE Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

NVE (NASDAQ: NVEC) reported year-over-year growth in revenue and earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025, citing broad-based gains across defense and non-defense demand as well as both direct and distributor channels. On the company's earnings call, President and CEO Dan Baker said revenue increased 23% and earnings rose 11% versus the prior-year

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