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These 2 Dividend ETFs Could Shine if Rate Cuts Hit Again in 2026
With the Federal Reserve having enacted a rate-cutting cycle in each of the past two years—and the market pricing in the likelihood of additional cuts later in 2026, according to CME Group's FedWatch Tool—income investors are likely to continue turning to the equities market in order to produce a sizable yield.
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Kyndryl Expands AI Skilling Programs for Government Employees, Students and Youth in India
Expands social impact (CSR) commitment in India to train 50,000 students and 30,000 youth with AI skills BANGALORE, India, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise services, today announced an expanded series of social impact programs aimed at advancing AI skills among students, civil servants and youth in India through inclusive training and capability-building initiatives. The programs are part of Kyndryl's long-term commitment towards developing future-ready talent in India as outlined in the US$2.25 billion investment commitment announced in August 2025, and its broader focus on supporting national digital and skilling priorities.
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C3is Inc. announces the date for the release of the fourth quarter and twelve months 2025 financial and operating results
ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C3is Inc. (Nasdaq: CISS) (the “Company”), a ship-owning company providing seaborne transportation services, announced today that it will release its fourth quarter financial results for the period ended December 31, 2025 before the market opens in New York on February 19, 2026.
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Zoetis: Why I'm Doubling Down On My Worst 2025 Pick
Zoetis is reiterated as a buy, with a 20% upside to a $159/share fair value, driven by margin expansion and a cheap valuation. ZTS delivered FY 2025 revenue of $9.5B, beating guidance, and presents expanding gross margins (83.5%) and shareholder-friendly share-count reduction via buybacks. International livestock and a robust pipeline (up to 12 blockbusters) provide secular growth tailwinds, offsetting US consumer retrenchment and competitive pressures.
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NovaGold Moves Towards Bankable Feasibility Study For Donlin Amidst Soaring Gold
NovaGold Resources is positioned to benefit from rising gold prices, supported by robust progress at its flagship Donlin Gold project. Rating upgraded from Hold to Buy. NG's 60% stake in Donlin Gold offers significant leverage, with an attributable NPV (5%) of $16.7–$20.2 billion versus a $4.45 billion market cap. Recent capital raises, favorable court rulings, and FAST-41 permitting streamline Donlin's path to construction in 2027 and commercial production by 2031.
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Growth Investors Face a Dilemma With SPYG's 56.8% Tech Concentration After Recent Losses
If you want broad U.S. equity exposure but prefer companies reinvesting cash into expansion over those mailing dividend checks, SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF ( NYSEARCA:SPYG ) offers a straightforward solution.
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The shale boom that made the U.S. the world's top oil producer is nearing a crucial turning point
The shale-oil revolution that transformed the U.S. into the world's top oil producer is entering a new phase — one that could see America's hard-fought lead in energy erode in fewer than five years as oil production growth peters out.
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Stellantis to Announce Full Year 2025 Results on February 26
Stellantis to Announce Full Year 2025 Results on February 26 AMSTERDAM, February 16, 2026 - Stellantis N.V. announced today that its Full Year 2025 Results will be released on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
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Sublistar Identifies Key DTF Production Trends Driving Industrial Adoption in 2026
NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sublistar today announced insights into emerging shifts in DTF printing production, based on analysis of global sales data, customer requirements, and recent industry events. As DTF printing moves beyond early-stage adoption, the company has identified growing constraints around production scalability, color consistency, labor efficiency, and environmental compliance.
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Acurx Pharmaceuticals to Discuss Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results on March 13, 2026 Conference Call and Provide Business Update
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACXP) ("Acurx" or the "Company"), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of antibiotics for difficult-to-treat bacterial infections, announced today that the Company will discuss its full year and fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 8:00 am ET before the U.S. financial markets open.
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3 Money Mistakes Americans Regretted Most in 2025 and How to Avoid Them in 2026
Use these practical strategies to avoid money regrets, such as impulse spending, social pressure to spend more, and not saving for retirement.
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ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program
ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands – ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) reports the following transactions, conducted under ASML's current share buyback program.
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Dominion Lending Centres Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2026) - Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (TSX: DLCG) ("DLCG" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per class "A" common share that will be payable on March 13, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026. The dividend will be designated as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian income tax purposes.
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Westrock Coffee Company Achieves 100% Responsibly Sourced Commitment
Company celebrates milestone achievement and advances long-term supply resilience LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Westrock Coffee Company (Nasdaq: WEST) ("Westrock Coffee" or the "Company") announced today it has officially achieved its goal of becoming 100% responsibly sourced, fulfilling the commitment the company publicly set in 2021.
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Linkhome Launches AI Agent to Enhance the Home Buying and Financing Experience
Irvine, California, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Linkhome Holdings Inc. (“Linkhome” or the “Company”), an AI-powered real estate and financial technology platform, today announced the launch of its Linkhome AI Agent, an intelligent assistant developed to streamline how users search for properties, evaluate opportunities, and navigate mortgage-related processes.
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Leafbuyer Technologies Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO / ACCESS Newswire / February 16, 2026 / Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc. (OTC:LBUY), a leading cannabis marketing technology platform, today announced financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, as reported in its Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, revenue totaled approximately $962,802, compared to $1,717,127 in the same period last year, reflecting a 43% year-over-year decrease.
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TTEC Sets New Standard for AI-Driven Frontline Performance with TTEC Perform™ and TTEC RealSkill™
TTEC is expanding and growing the enterprise adoption of its AI-driven frontline performance ecosystem, anchored by TTEC RealSkill™ and TTEC Perform™.
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Brink's Announces Adrian Button as EVP and President, Brink's North America (NA)
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brink's Company (NYSE:BCO), a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions (DRS), and ATM managed services (AMS), today announced that Adrian Button has been appointed executive vice president and president, Brink's North America, effective immediately. Adrian will join the executive leadership team and report directly to Mark Eubanks, president and chief executive officer.
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MPLX: 12% Distribution Growth For Years To Come
MPLX LP remains a "Buy," underpinned by robust U.S. natural gas demand and a focused $2.4 billion organic growth capex plan for 2026. MPLX's distribution yield is nearly 8%, with a 1.4x coverage ratio, and management is guiding for 12% annual distribution growth for at least two more years. Units trade at a fair value P/EBITDA of 7.5, supporting an 8% total return outlook for the remainder of 2026 and a path to 12%+ annualized returns by 2030.
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Uterine Fibroid Market Size to Reach USD 9.43 Billion by 2033 with 7.63% CAGR – SNS Insider
Austin, United States, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uterine Fibroid Market Size and Growth Analysis: As Per SNS Insider, The Uterine Fibroid Market size was valued at USD 5. 26 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 9.
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Artios Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate Late-Stage Development of Potential First-in-Class Oncology Pipeline
Roy W. Ware, PhD, MBA appointed as Chief Manufacturing and Technology Officer Caryn Barnett appointed as VP, Clinical Operations Pablo Lee, MD, MBA, appointed as VP, Medical Affairs CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom and NEW YORK, February 16, 2026 - Artios Pharma Limited ("Artios"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development of new classes of DNA Damage Response (DDR) medicines to deliver meaningful survival benefits for patients with cancer, today announced the appointment of three senior leaders to strengthen its late-stage development capabilities and preparation for commercial readiness.
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UTI GROUP : Nominations et acquisition du groupe MALTEM par ROBINSON TECHNOLOGIES
A la suite de l'Assemblée Générale Extraordinaire qui s'est tenue le lundi 16 février 2026, Monsieur Romain Aumard et Monsieur Jean-Christophe Bernard ont été nommés administrateurs d'UTI Group. Le conseil d'administration d'UTI Group s'est réuni et a nommé Monsieur Romain Aumard au poste de Directeur Général.
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Luna Innovations Incorporated - Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Stockholder Derivative Action
ROANOKE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luna Innovations Incorporated (OTCMKTS: LUNA), a global leader in advanced fiber-optic technology, today announced a Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Stockholder Derivative Action.
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Compass Pathways to Announce New Clinical Data from Two Ongoing Phase 3 Trials
LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CMPS #Biotech--Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS), a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation, announced that tomorrow it will report new clinical data from two ongoing Phase 3 trials evaluating COMP360, a synthetic, proprietary formulation of psilocybin, for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The company will be disclosing new clinical data from Part A and Part B from COMP005 and Part A from COMP006. The results are sc.
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Redfin Reports Homebuyer Down Payments Shrink for First Time in 5 Months
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #housingmarket--The typical U.S. homebuyer's down payment fell 1.5% year over year to $64,000 in December, the first decline in five months. That's according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. The median home sale price rose slightly in December (0.5%) but down payments fell in dollar terms partly because the typical homebuyer put down a lower percentage of the purchase price than a year earlier. In percentage terms, the typical homebuyer put dow.
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Change in Lassila & Tikanoja’s Group Executive Board: Hilppa Rautpalo has resigned in order to move to a new position outside the company
Lassila and Tikanoja PlcStock exchange release16 February 2026 at 3 PM EET Change in Lassila and Tikanoja's Group Executive Board: Hilppa Rautpalo has resigned in order to move to a new position outside the company Member of Lassila and Tikanoja Plc's Group Executive Board, Hilppa Rautpalo (Senior Vice President, Legal, HR and EHSQ), has announced her decision to leave the company to take up a new position outside the organization by August 2026 at the latest.
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New Crypto Protocol Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Confirms Roadmap Progress as V1 Protocol Went Live
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has officially confirmed a key development milestone as its V1 protocol goes live on the Sepolia testnet. The update marks a clear transition from roadmap planning to functional delivery.
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DraftKings: Growth Is Slowing, Not Stopping
DraftKings Inc. reported record financials in Q4, but the focus is on weak 2026 guidance. Revenue growth seems to be slowing down due to a number of factors. Notably, evidence for disruption from prediction markets is mixed. The overall growth story still stands. DKNG's 2026 guidance is conservative and doesn't assume revenues from the prediction market entry.
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Bernstein Liebhard LLP Announces Proposed Class Action Settlement on Behalf of Purchasers of Publicly Traded Origin Materials Securities
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California has approved the following announcement of a proposed class action settlement that would benefit purchasers of Origin Materials, Inc. Securities (NASDAQ: ORGN and ORGNW): SUMMARY NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF CLASS ACTION, PROPOSED SETTLEMENT, AND MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES To: All persons and entities who or which purchased publicly traded securities of Origin Materials, Inc. ("Origin Materials") on the open market of a U.S. stock exchange during the period from March 7, 2023 through August 9, 2023, and who were allegedly damaged thereby ("Settlement Class").
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Allspring International Equity Fund Q4 2025 Performers And Detractors
The Allspring International Equity Fund outperformed its benchmark MSCI EAFE Index (net) return (+4.8%) in the fourth quarter of 2025 wrapping up a strong year for EAFE. The U.S. dollar was stable in the fourth quarter versus a basket of major world currencies after experiencing a significant decline during the first half of 2025 as trade policies spiked global economic uncertainty. The team's bottom-up, company-focused investment process typically results in stock selection being the primary driver of relative performance for the fund.
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Deutsche Bank cuts Barratt Redrow target after profit slide and dividend cut
Bank trims profit forecasts as tougher first-half trading hits margins and the order book, but keeps Buy rating on expectations of outlet growth and scope for a housing market re-rating Barratt Redrow PLC (LSE:BTRW) shares were left digesting a fresh downgrade from Deutsche Bank after the housebuilder reported a weaker first half last week, in which profit fell and the company cut its dividend. Deutsche cut its target price for the shares to 454p from 536p, while retaining a 'buy' rating.
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DICK'S Sporting Goods Hits Home Run In Retail With Buyout Of Foot Locker
DICK'S Sporting Goods gets a buy rating for my initial coverage, agreeing with the latest Wall St. buy rating consensus. DKS benefits from strong competitive positioning in the sporting goods retail sector after Foot Locker acquisition, with macro growth drivers tied to consumer confidence and brand loyalty. Profitability metrics, balance sheet strength, and dividend outlook add to the bullish case.
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Prediction: Micron's Stock Price Will Be Worth This Much by the End of 2026
Hyperscaler capex budgets are increasingly inclusive of memory and storage chips. Micron is a major player in the high-bandwidth memory market.
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Yum China Holdings: Quarter And FYE Results Were Tasty Indeed! Reiterating A Strong Buy
Yum China has a wide moat status, a young, vibrant management dedicated to shareholder returns, and a history of increasing free cash flow generation. YUMC's stellar Q4 and FYE 12/2025 operating results with EPS up 33% for the quarter and 7% for the year; system sales up 4% for the year; FCF generation rose over 20%. The dividend was raised a whopping 28%; over $1.5B in capital was returned to shareholders in 2025; expect the same in 2026.
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Netflix's Warner Bros. Deal Is Under Fire.
It's stil anybody's guess who wins the blockbuster takeover battle, but Polymarket users see this as a neck-and-neck race.
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I Can't Imagine A Retirement Portfolio Without These 2 Stocks
Ares Capital Corp. offers a compelling 10% yield, backed by top-tier management, strong risk controls, and a robust track record. ARCC's diversified portfolio, scale advantages, and disciplined software exposure support its risk/reward profile, even amid cyclical headwinds. Antero Midstream delivers high ROIC, conservative payout, and strong free cash flow growth, prioritizing buybacks over dividend hikes.
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Chart Of The Day: With Past IPOs Slumping, Will Mega-Deals Proceed?
This could be the year of the mega-IPO - with top Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies and SpaceX eyeing 2026 public market debuts. But the performance of past IPOs is souring, raising questions about investor enthusiasm for big deals. The MoneyShow Chart of the Day shows the performance of the Renaissance IPO Index and the S&P 500 Index over the past year. The IPO index generally tracked, or even outperformed, the S&P until September. But it has notably underperformed since then.
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The seeds of the dramatic sell-off in AI losers were planted as far back as 2022, says Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank says angst behind the selloff of over stocks vulnerable to AI disruption has been simmering awhile.
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Inflation Is Real, And It's Spectacular
Headline CPI may have you believe things are steady, but inflation across essential categories remains hot. Tobacco products and utilities are examples of sectors where YoY rise in prices is 2.5 times higher than CPI. We discuss our top picks from these essential sectors, with yields of up to 6.3%.
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C.H. Robinson: The AI Scare Is An Overreaction (Rating Upgrade)
C.H. Robinson Worldwide has surged over 70% since last July, outperforming the S&P 500 by a wide margin. Q4 2025 earnings showed mixed results: strong North American Surface Transportation offset by weak Global Forwarding performance. CHRW faces potential disruption from Algorhythm Holdings' AI-driven SemiCab platform, but immediate impact appears limited.
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China's tech shock threatens the U.S. AI monopoly and is 'just getting started'
China's tech shock is threatening the U.S. monopoly on AI and is "moving up the value chain very rapidly," one analyst told CNBC on Monday. Rory Green, TS Lombard's chief China economist, warned that most of the world might be running on a "Chinese tech stack" within five to 10 years.
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nCino Announces Timing of its Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Conference Call
WILMINGTON, N.C., Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions, will report financial results for its fourth quarter ended January 31, 2026, after the market close on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. nCino will host a conference call and webcast that day at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results.
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BlackRock: A Quality Compounder To Buy Now
Last month, BlackRock announced its biggest dividend increase since 2022, extending its dividend growth streak to 17 years. The asset manager's growth tailwinds in the coming years include private equity/private credit access in 401(k) accounts and exceptional product breadth. BlackRock enjoys an AA- S&P credit rating with a stable outlook.
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Solvents Market to Hit USD 44.3 Billion by 2031 as Sustainable and Bio-Based Solvents Gain Momentum, Says Mordor Intelligence
Hyderabad, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the latest report by Mordor Intelligence, the solvents market value is projected to rise from USD 35. 16 billion in 2026 to USD 44. 30 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.
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Baunfire Ranks First in DesignRush's List of Top Web Design & Development Agencies to Hire in 2026
San Jose, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2026) - Award-winning web design and digital agency Baunfire was recently ranked number
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SPTS: January Job Cuts, Limited CPI Gives Space For Growth Mandate Focus And Cuts
State Street SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF is attractive given its 1.85-year duration amid easier focus on the growth mandate permitted by lower inflation. SPTS benefits from exposure to short-term rate decisions, avoiding risks tied to long-term USD reserve status and structural uncertainties. With a competitive 0.03% expense ratio, SPTS offers appealing risk-reward versus longer-duration Treasury ETFs.
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FELC: US Market Either At AI-Disruption Risk Or Overvalued
Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF is heavily indexed to US megacap tech, much like the regular US market index. FELC trades at a slight premium valuation (25.9x) versus the US market median (23.6x), with strong correlation to broad market index ETFs despite a higher expense ratio. The issue is that with AI stocks already priced to perfection, their successes only risk hurting other parts of the market, with this week demonstrating those AI scares.
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Visteon (VC) Soars 6.8%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
Visteon (VC) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
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Down 41% in 2026, Reasons for AppLovin Optimism Remain
Of every stock in the S&P 500, not many have had worse starts to 2026 than advertising technology giant AppLovin NASDAQ: APP. After delivering a return of more than 700% in 2024 over 100% in 2025, shares of APP are now down over 40% this year.
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Is Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) was launched on 09/12/2016, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Value category of the market.
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Should You Invest in the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV)?
Launched on July 10, 2001, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Technology - Software segment of the equity market.
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