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Libya to sign 25-year deal with TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips to bring over $20 billion in investment

Libya will sign a 25-year oil development agreement on Saturday ​with France's TotalEnergies and U.S.-based ConocoPhillips, involving ‌more than $20 billion in foreign-financed investment and aimed at boosting production capacity by up to 850,000 barrels per day, Prime Minister ‌Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah said.

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I Picked 3M as a Top Value Stock for 2025, But Is It Still a Great Value Today?

3M's operational improvements are strengthening the buy case for the stock. The recent dip is creating a buying opportunity.

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Bombardier: Strong Growth, But Valuation Risk Is Rising (Rating Downgrade)

Bombardier has surged 36.7%, surpassing my price target and prompting a downgrade from 'Strong Buy' to 'Buy.' Valuation risk is rising as BDRAF now trades near its median EV/EBITDA multiple, with further upside hinging on multiple expansion. Q4 2025 is expected to show strong revenue and margin growth, supported by a favorable delivery mix and prudent debt management.

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Should You Buy Alphabet Stock Before Feb. 4?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming Alphabet's flagship Google Search and Google Cloud businesses. The company will report its latest quarterly operating results on Feb. 4, which will give investors a valuable update on its AI-powered businesses.

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1 Unstoppable Stock I'm Buying on the Dip for My Daughter's Portfolio in 2026

This stock's struggling share price doesn't match its robust operational improvement, creating a buying opportunity. The business offers many reasons for both my daughter and me to want to buy it.

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Koninklijke Philips: Macro Set-Up Favors And AI Tailwinds

Philips benefits from sector-wide valuation tailwinds, anticipated MedTech revival in 2026, and accelerating organic revenue growth. AI integration, highlighted by the SpectraWAVE acquisition, is set to drive higher growth, margin expansion, and capital efficiency for PHG. European healthcare has lagged for three years, leaving valuations attractive; we expect 2026 to mark a re-engagement phase for generalists and a healthier backdrop for the sector.

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Arista Networks: AI Is Not Enough Anymore, Execution Matters

Arista Networks remains a key AI infrastructure play, with strong data center visibility and robust demand supporting its investment case. Q3 delivered 27.5% YOY revenue growth and high margins, but Q4 guidance for lower margins sparked investor concerns about potential structural pressures. I maintain a bullish stance with a $187 price target (+35%), assuming disciplined execution and stable EPS growth through 2027, without requiring further multiple expansion.

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Should You Forget Robinhood and Buy SoFi Instead?

Robinhood is one of the most popular trading platforms and has nearly 27 million funded accounts.  SoFi is a diversified fintech company with a fast-growing customer base.

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Federal Court Order Clears Path for Allied's Amended Claims to Proceed

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: AGAE) (the “Company” or “Allied”) today provided an update to shareholders regarding a January 5, 2026 order issued by the United States District Court for the Central District of California in the Company's litigation against Knighted Pastures, LLC and related parties. In its order, the Court granted Allied's unopposed motion for leave to amend its complaint, permitting the Company to proceed with its amended pleadings,.

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1 Excellent Energy Stock to Buy Now Before the Next Phase of America's Nuclear Renaissance

BWX Technologies is a leader in nuclear engineering with a 75-year history building nuclear propulsion systems. The company is well positioned to provide small modular reactors and microreactors to both public and private buyers.

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Carvana: The Age Of Profitability

Carvana executed a $5.5B debt exchange, reduced interest outflows, and strengthened its balance sheet, supporting sustainable deleveraging. Revenue is projected to grow at a 26% average over five years, driven by higher unit sales and operational efficiencies. Margins and profitability have improved sharply, with SG&A per unit down 14% YoY in Q2 2025 and FCF margins modeled at 12%.

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Active Energy Group targets Saudi Arabia for growth - ICYMI

Active Energy Group PLC's (AIM:AEG, OTCQB:ATGVF) chief executive talked with Proactive about the company's decision to make Saudi Arabia its first major Middle East entry point and the strategic advantages driving that move. Paul Elliott explained that Saudi Arabia stood out due to its combination of scale, regulatory clarity and execution speed, all of which align with the company's strategic priorities.

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DFIV: Buying International Value Without Falling Into Value Traps

Dimensional International Value ETF offers systematic, active value exposure to ex-US developed markets, balancing valuation discounts with profitability screens. DFIV consistently outperforms passive international value ETFs, driven by active selection, smaller large-cap tilts, and avoidance of value traps. Holding periods must be multi-year to realize value; DFIV delivers stabilization against valuation risk, not volatility or global macro shocks.

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My 6 Highest Conviction Stock Picks for 2026 and Beyond

The world needs to invest trillions of dollars into AI infrastructure and clean energy in the coming years. The world's population is aging, creating a massive need for retirement income.

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Bango hits positive cash EBITDA in FY25 - ICYMI

Bango PLC CEO Paul Larbey and CFO Matt Wilson talked with Proactive about the company's full year 2025 trading update, highlighting strong recurring revenue growth, expanding global customer adoption and a key financial inflection point as the business moves into positive cash EBITDA. Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) reported a solid year of operational and financial progress, underpinned by continued momentum in its Digital Vending Machine (DVM) platform.

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Tesla plans to start training Optimus at its Austin factory

Tesla told workers it plans to collect data to train Optimus humanoid robots at its Texas facility. Tesla has been training Optimus at its Fremont, California plant for more than a year.

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Ilika CEO on Stereax sales and Goliath battery progress - ICYMI

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) CEO Graeme Purdy talked with Proactive about the company's latest operational milestones, early revenues, and progress across both its Stereax and Goliath solid-state battery programmes following the release of Ilika's half-year results. Purdy explained that Ilika has resumed deliveries of Stereax batteries after successfully completing the technology transfer to manufacturing partner Cirtec Medical in the US.

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This Stock Is Quietly Becoming a Cornerstone of the Artificial Intelligence Boom

Micron Technology makes DRAM and HBM memory chips that are essential for AI computations. The company sold out its entire 2026 inventory of such chips before the end of 2025.

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The 4 Best AI Stocks to Buy as Trillion-Dollar Tech Shapes a Once-in-a-Lifetime Investment Opportunity

Autonomous driving technology will revolutionize the mobility industry in the coming years, and the multitrillion-dollar technology presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for investors. Nvidia provides a comprehensive autonomous driving platform that comprises hardware and software solutions that address training, simulation, and inference.

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China Poised to Approve Nvidia's H200 Chips for Import. Here's What It Means for Investors

It appears China is ready to approve the import of Nvidia's H200 AI chips after nearly a year of back-and-forth. Nvidia is reportedly sitting on orders for more than 2 million chips from Chinese customers.

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Prediction: This AI Stock Could Outperform the "Magnificent Seven" by 2030

An OpenAI blog post described a direct correlation between more gigawatts and higher revenue growth. IREN is the AI data center leader and is close to starting its 1.4 gigawatt Sweetwater 1 facility.

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Recent Results From Byline Bancorp Provided Just Enough Reason For A Downgrade

Byline Bancorp is downgraded to Hold due to slowing earnings growth and rising asset quality concerns. BY's operational metrics—net interest margin, efficiency ratio, and loan growth—remain above national averages, supporting ongoing profitability. Return on equity declined to 10.61%, and non-performing loans and criticized assets are trending higher, raising risk flags.

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Freedom Holding's Dip Is A Buying Opportunity

Freedom Holding's diversified fintech ecosystem integrates brokerage, banking, insurance, telecom, and e-commerce business areas, driving customer growth and improving unit economics. The firm's AI Hub partnership with Nvidia and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development supports a 100 MW data center for large-scale AI model training. FRHC's banking segment quadrupled clients to 3.6 million, becoming Kazakhstan's third-largest bank by active users, despite recent market-driven losses.

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Ericsson's Jump Was Well Deserved

Ericsson delivered Q4 2025 results with EPS and revenue surpassing analyst expectations, despite a year-over-year revenue decline. Profitability surged, with net income rising from $545M to $958M and EBITDA growing to $1.45B, driven by operational efficiencies. ERIC maintains a rock-solid balance sheet, holding $2.59B net cash, and continues investing in R&D, dividends, and share buybacks.

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Bridgepoint, Triton weigh bids for UK hospital operator Spire, Sky News reports

British private hospital group Spire Healthcare is in talks with several buyout firms including Bridgepoint and Triton Partners over a takeover that could see the company taken private, Sky News reported on Saturday.

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3 Troubling Trends for Intuitive Surgical – and 1 Bright Spot

Intuitive Surgical faces continued challenges in Asia. The company's Ion system replacements are also declining, with lower da Vinci procedure volume growth projected for 2026.

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Ilika plc (ILIKF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Ilika plc (ILIKF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Ring Energy: Solid Debt Reduction Progress In H2 2025

Ring met its guidance for oil sales volumes in Q3 2025 and is maintaining its Q4 2025 oil sales volume guidance. REI has been doing better than expected in terms of managing its lease operating expenses. Ring was able to pay down its credit facility debt by $20 million in Q3 2025.

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Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. Issues Statement Regarding Recent Disclosure by Ourgame International Holdings Limited

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: AGAE) (“AGAE” or the “Company”) today acknowledged its awareness of a recent public disclosure issued by Ourgame International Holdings Limited concerning legal actions and investigations involving Mr. Frank Ng, a former chief executive officer of AGAE (https://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2026/0119/2026011900891.pdf). AGAE takes such disclosures seriously and will continue to closely monitor the development.

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2 AI Stocks to Buy Before They Soar to $20 Trillion, According to Wall Street Experts

I/O Fund analysts Beth Kindig says Nvidia could be a $20 trillion company by 2030, a forecast that implies 340% upside from its current market value. CEO Elon Musk says physical AI could make Tesla a $25 trillion company in the future, a forecast that implies 1,560% upside from its current market value.

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AstraZeneca PLC $AZN Shares Acquired by Arkadios Wealth Advisors

Arkadios Wealth Advisors increased its position in shares of AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ: AZN) by 62.6% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 18,205 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 7,010 shares during the period. Arkadios Wealth Advisors'

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Arkadios Wealth Advisors Boosts Stock Holdings in Xcel Energy Inc. $XEL

Arkadios Wealth Advisors grew its position in shares of Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) by 85.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 16,115 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 7,409 shares during the period. Arkadios Wealth

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Arkadios Wealth Advisors Takes Position in DoorDash, Inc. $DASH

Arkadios Wealth Advisors bought a new position in DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ: DASH) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 5,289 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,439,000. Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their

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Allstate Corp Invests $394,000 in Bunge Global SA $BG

Allstate Corp bought a new position in shares of Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 4,855 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $394,000. A number of other institutional

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Allstate Corp Purchases New Holdings in Akamai Technologies, Inc. $AKAM

Allstate Corp acquired a new position in Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 5,970 shares of the technology infrastructure company's stock, valued at approximately $452,000. Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of

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iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF $IEUR Shares Acquired by Arkadios Wealth Advisors

Arkadios Wealth Advisors increased its position in shares of iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF (NYSEARCA:IEUR) by 332.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 17,370 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 13,357 shares during the

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Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC Acquires Shares of 2,165 Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 2,165 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock, valued at approximately $362,000. Several other hedge funds have also

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Allstate Corp Buys New Shares in Entegris, Inc. $ENTG

Allstate Corp acquired a new stake in Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 5,115 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, valued at approximately $473,000. Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to

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Arkadios Wealth Advisors Has $1.19 Million Position in AGNC Investment Corp. $AGNC

Arkadios Wealth Advisors raised its position in AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC) by 79.9% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 121,595 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after purchasing an additional 54,006 shares during the quarter.

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Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC Buys New Position in Molina Healthcare, Inc $MOH

Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Molina Healthcare, Inc (NYSE: MOH) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 4,890 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $936,000. Several other large investors

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Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC Increases Stake in Mohawk Industries, Inc. $MHK

Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC raised its stake in Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) by 230.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,180 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 4,307 shares during the quarter. Chicago

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Arkadios Wealth Advisors Grows Stock Holdings in FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF $BUFT

Arkadios Wealth Advisors raised its holdings in shares of FT Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (BATS: BUFT) by 556.7% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 59,554 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 50,485 shares during

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Illumina, Inc. $ILMN Holdings Lifted by Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC

Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC increased its holdings in Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) by 90.5% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,908 shares of the life sciences company's stock after acquiring an additional 4,708 shares

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Arkadios Wealth Advisors Buys 10,615 Shares of ONEOK, Inc. $OKE

Arkadios Wealth Advisors lifted its stake in ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) by 98.8% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 21,354 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 10,615 shares during the period. Arkadios Wealth

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Arkadios Wealth Advisors Raises Stock Position in Ferrari N.V. $RACE

Arkadios Wealth Advisors grew its holdings in shares of Ferrari N.V. (NYSE: RACE) by 234.8% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,675 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 1,876 shares during the quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors'

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Entergy Corporation $ETR Shares Acquired by Arkadios Wealth Advisors

Arkadios Wealth Advisors raised its stake in shares of Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) by 112.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 16,944 shares of the utilities provider's stock after acquiring an additional 8,980 shares during the quarter. Arkadios Wealth

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Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC Sells 18,308 Shares of Innovator IBD 50 ETF $FFTY

Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC lowered its stake in Innovator IBD 50 ETF (NYSEARCA:FFTY) by 48.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 19,841 shares of the company's stock after selling 18,308 shares during the period. Chicago Partners Investment Group

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Arkadios Wealth Advisors Raises Position in Synopsys, Inc. $SNPS

Arkadios Wealth Advisors lifted its stake in Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) by 197.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 2,762 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,833 shares during the quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors' holdings

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Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC Buys 2,436 Shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. $JBHT

Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC lifted its position in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) by 49.5% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,361 shares of the transportation company's stock after purchasing an additional 2,436 shares during the quarter.

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Allstate Corp Buys Shares of 3,805 Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. $EXPD

Allstate Corp bought a new stake in Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPD) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 3,805 shares of the transportation company's stock, valued at approximately $466,000. Other hedge funds have also

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Allstate Corp Invests $429,000 in IDEX Corporation $IEX

Allstate Corp bought a new stake in shares of IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 2,634 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $429,000. Several other hedge funds have also

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