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Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm investigates whether Stellar Bancorp, Inc. is obtaining a Fair Price for its Public Shareholders

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Stellar (NYSE: STEL) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its recently announced transaction with Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. Click here to learn how to join our investigation and obtain additional information or contact us at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you.

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UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries

Britain's competition watchdog said Wednesday that Google should give news sites and content creators the choice to opt out of having their online content scraped to feed its AI overviews.

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Google faces new UK rules for consumers and website owners

The UK's competition watchdog has proposed sweeping new rules to curb Google's dominance in search, including a requirement to let websites opt out of powering AI-generated summaries without disappearing from results entirely. Draft conduct rules from the Competition and Markets Authority, the first under new digital markets powers, also aim to prevent the Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) company from unfairly prioritising advertisers or punishing critics, and mandate more transparent ranking processes.

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Electric Upgrades Boost Reliability for McKean County Customers

Work part of $538 million investment to benefit Penelec customers ERIE, Pa., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) known in northwestern Pennsylvania as Penelec, has completed a major upgrade in McKean County to provide more reliable and resilient electric service for more than 1,000 Bradford and Bradford Township customers.

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UPS to Trim Workforce to Reduce Amazon Deliveries: What Lies Ahead?

UPS will slash 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities as it reduces Amazon volumes to focus on higher-margin segments.

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5 Stocks With Recent Price to Strengthen Your Portfolio

RFIL, BWMX, FET, KRYS and MAMA are five stocks showing sharp recent price strength as markets start 2026 strong.

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PPL vs. CMS: Which Utility Stock Offers Greater Upside Potential?

CMS Energy and PPL Corporation are making investments to produce more clean energy and efficiently serve their customers.

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3 Top-Ranked U.S. Behemoths Witnessing Initial Breakthrough in 2026

MU, IBKR and MCHP are posting double-digit gains as early 2026 breakthroughs take shape.

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Intel: Same As Last Year, The Patient Investor Will Get Rewarded

Intel Corporation for Q4 2025 beat expectations, led by strong DCAI performance, but soft guidance due to supply constraints led to the INTC stock price plunging back from $43 per share. Intel DCAI's strong performance was offset by CCG's weakness, which was hindered by supply constraints that are expected to trough in Q1 but improve as the year progresses. In Q4, Intel Foundry released the lead vehicle for Intel 18A, Panther Lake, and is slowly gaining momentum as suggested by multiple rumors about customer wins and interest.

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NetBrands Pursues Strategic Joint Ventures and Partnerships to Drive Scalable Growth in Digital Assets

ISLAND PARK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / NetBrands Corp., a Delaware corporation (OTCID:NBND) (the "Company"), is actively advancing a strategic growth initiative centered on joint ventures, mergers, and technology-driven partnerships across blockchain infrastructure, cryptocurrency mining, and Web3 markets. The Company is currently pursuing and reviewing multiple opportunities designed to accelerate scale, expand geographic reach, and enhance long-term shareholder value through disciplined deployment of capital and operational synergies.

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BBNX Investors Have Opportunity to Join Beta Bionics, Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Beta Bionics, Inc. (“Beta Bionics” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: BBNX) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.

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ADP® Accelerates AI Leadership with Launch of New AI Agents Designed to Solve Workforce Challenges

ADP Assist agents extend ADP's data-driven innovation to reduce friction for HR leaders and payroll practitioners across the employee lifecycle AI Innovation: New ADP Assist capabilities enable agents that think, plan and take action with human oversight to drive productivity and reduce manual effort across payroll and HR functions. Persona-Based Intelligence: Purpose-built agents tailored for employees, managers, HR and payroll practitioners deliver intelligent support informed by 75+ years of workforce data and expertise.

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TRX Gold Aims To Create Value For Its Shareholders

TRX Gold Corporation is leveraging record gold prices and high margins to accelerate production growth at its Buckreef project in Tanzania. TRX trades at attractive forward cash flow (7.2x) and EV/EBITDA (3.84x) multiples, well below sector medians, with NPV estimates suggesting significant upside. Operational momentum is strong: Q1 FY26 saw record gold output, 100%+ revenue growth, and robust free cash flow supporting self-funded expansion and potential share buybacks.

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ASML: Good Results, But Don't Buy

ASML Holding N.V. posted solid Q4 results, with 5% revenue growth and strong order intake, but shares now trade at elevated valuations. Net bookings surged to €13.2 billion, outpacing revenues and signaling robust future demand, especially from memory chip producers. ASML's gross margin improved slightly to above 52%, but higher R&D spending offset operating leverage, keeping earnings growth at a modest 7%.

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Textron Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

TXT's Q4 showed strong profit and revenue growth led by Aviation, but adjusted earnings narrowly missed estimates.

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Is HOOD Stock's 105.6% One-Year Pop Just the Beginning or the Peak?

Robinhood shares soar 105.6% in a year, fueled by crypto gains, global expansion and bold fintech bets. Is the rally over?

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Diginex Brings Carbon and Decarbonization Expertise Into the CEO Role

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / Diginex's (NASDAQ:DGNX) announcement this morning reinforces a pattern that has become increasingly difficult to ignore. The appointment of Lubomila Jordanova, the former CEO and founder of Plan A, as Chief Executive Officer is not a standalone update or a tactical adjustment.

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Crude Oil Price Analysis – Is Oil About to Make a Run?

The crude oil market is a little bit positive early during the trading session on Wednesday as investors are starting to see geopolitical and USD-related tailwinds as a real possibility.

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ICL Group Ltd (ICL) M&A Call Transcript

ICL Group Ltd (ICL) M&A Call Transcript

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Michael Burry Just Bought GameStop—Is Another Meme Surge Coming?

Michael Burry, of The Big Short fame, has been buying shares of GameStop  (NYSE:GME) again, and it might have more to do with the low price of admission than anything else.

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New Report: Small Businesses Enter 2026 with Sustained Confidence, Expanding Access to Capital and Growing Use of AI

94% of small businesses anticipate growth over the next year as owners invest in efficiency and plan ahead amid evolving market conditions CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Small business confidence remains resilient heading into the new year, according to the latest Small Business Cash Flow Trend Report from OnDeck, a market leader in small business lending and Ocrolus, an AI workflow and cash flow analytics platform for lenders. Key findings include: Growth Expectations.

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Monro Muffler Brake (MNRO) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates

Monro Muffler Brake (MNRO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.12 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.19 per share a year ago.

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M/I Homes (MHO) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates

M/I Homes (MHO) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.91 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.88 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.71 per share a year ago.

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PepsiCo Stock's $73 Billion Safety Net For Shareholders

Over the past decade, PepsiCo stock (NYSE; PEP) has solidified its status as a premier "cash cow" for investors, deploying a staggering $73 billion toward shareholder returns through a disciplined combination of consistent dividend growth and aggressive share buybacks.

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The Ondas Transition Few Notice

Ondas is transitioning from selling individual drones to an integrated defense autonomy platform spanning air, ground, and counter-UAS systems. Defense demand is shifting from pilot programs to standardized, mission-critical deployments as autonomous threats become constant rather than episodic. Revenue accelerated to roughly $50 million recently, with management guiding toward a $170–$180 million revenue run rate in 2026.

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Brinker International Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat as Chili's Continues to Deliver

Brinker topped earnings and revenue expectations and raised full-year guidance as Chili's continues to outperform a sluggish restaurant sector.

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Starbucks posts first US sales growth in two years, beats revenue estimates

Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX, XETRA:SRB) reported quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, driven by its first US comparable sales growth in nearly two years and stronger traffic across key international markets, including China. The coffee chain posted net revenues of $9.9 billion for its fiscal first quarter, up 6% from a year earlier and ahead of analysts' estimate of $9.65 billion.

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AT&T reports stronger-than-expected fourth quarter results

AT&T Inc (NYSE:T, XETRA:SOBA) reported fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results that modestly exceeded Wall Street expectations, supported by growth in mobility and fiber customers and higher earnings. AT&T posted revenue of about $33.5 billion, above the consensus estimate of $32.7 billion.

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RA: 10% Yield Not As Good As It Looks

Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund offers a tempting 10.88% yield but faces structural weaknesses, leading me to rate it Hold. RA's portfolio is heavily leveraged and concentrated in below-investment-grade fixed income tied to real estate and infrastructure, amplifying both yield and risk. The fund trades at a 10% NAV discount, but persistent low coupons and high expenses limit upside and reinvestment potential.

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Confluent Medical Debuts Filmcast Select™ to Enable Tailored Performance in PTFE and Polyimide Tubing

New Filmcast Select™ Program Allows OEMs To Tailor Flexibility, Strength, And Durability In PTFE And Polyimide Tubing To Meet The Demands Of Next-Generation Minimally Invasive Devices New Filmcast Select™ Program Allows OEMs To Tailor Flexibility, Strength, And Durability In PTFE And Polyimide Tubing To Meet The Demands Of Next-Generation Minimally Invasive Devices

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JPMorgan Chase to match $1,000 government contribution to employees' 'Trump accounts'

JPMorgan Chase will match the U.S. government's one-time $1,000 contribution to new children's retirement savings accounts for eligible U.S. employees. In this article JPM

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Johnson & Johnson: Strong Momentum Heading Into 2026

Johnson & Johnson remains a buy as business momentum accelerates, with Q4 revenue up 9.1% YoY and strong U.S. sales resilience. Their deal with the Trump Administration eliminates tariffs in exchange for lower drug prices. This is expected to provide gross margin relief despite some remaining pressure. Guidance for 2026 calls for accelerating top-line growth and at least 50bps pre-tax operating margin expansion. They also have longer-term double-digit growth ambitions.

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Intel: The First Casualty

Intel Corporation faces persistent execution and supply bottlenecks, missing out on surging AI demand despite industry tailwinds. Q4 results showed revenue down 4.1% YoY to $13.7B, gross margin fell to 37.9%, and guidance signals further margin compression. INTC's next-gen 18A process is critical, but the company remains unproven in regaining competitiveness against TSMC.

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Jim Cramer Sounds Upbeat on the Magnificent Seven Despite Worst Start to Year Since 2022

The Magnificent Seven have been running out of fuel well before we rang in the new year.

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JPMorgan's 2026 NII Guide Signals Resilience: Is JPM Stock a Buy Now?

JPM projects 2026 NII of $103B despite rate cuts, banking on loan growth, card balances and deposit gains. Does this justify betting on the stock?

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Winmark Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders. The quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share will be paid March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on the close of business on February 11, 2026. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval. Winmark - the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business f.

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S&P 500 crosses 7,000 points for the first time, lifted by AI optimism

The S&P 500 breached the 7,000-point mark for the first time on Wednesday, driven by unrelenting optimism over artificial intelligence and ​expectations of strong Big Tech earnings as well as monetary policy easing.

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Tesla Q4 earnings updates: Wall Street analysts are jittery over sales slump, AI roadmap

Tesla earnings are looming, and Wall Street's outlook is mixed as vehicle sales remain in a rut and the company's AI plans continue to take shape. Analysts said ahead of the Wednesday report that they see challenges ahead for Elon Musk's carmaker, including uncertain EV demand and unclear timelines for some of its major AI projects.

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Sysco Analysts Raise Their Forecasts Following Strong Q2 Earnings

Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) reported upbeat second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on Tuesday.

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RMX Industries Announces Appointment of Major General (Ret.) Michael S.

Legendary Special Forces Commander Brings Three Decades of Elite Operational Leadership and International Defense Expertise to Guide RMX's Mission-Critical Technology Development. DALLAS, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RMX Industries, Inc. ("RMX" or the "Company") (OTCQB: RMXI) today announced the appointment of Major General (Ret.

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Yorkville America Equities and Truth Social ETFs Announce Proposed Acquisition of the God Bless America ETF (YALL)

SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yorkville America Equities, LLC, sponsor and investment advisor for the Truth Social Funds, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to reorganize the God Bless America ETF (Ticker: YALL) into the Truth Social Funds.

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Options Corner: TSLA Earnings Trade

Morning Movers shifts gears to preview Tesla (TSLA) earnings. Rick Ducat breaks down the chart to show a "cluster" of its moving average studies which could indicate a lack of strong directional movement in the recent trading periods.

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Texas Instruments forecasts upbeat quarter as analog chip demand rebounds

Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:TXN) forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling a recovery in analog chip demand after a prolonged downturn, as strong cash generation offset a slight year-on-year dip in profit. The analog semiconductor maker said it expects first-quarter revenue of $4.32 billion to $4.68 billion, compared with analysts' average estimate of $4.42 billion, pointing to stronger-than-seasonal demand across its core end markets.

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Itron Partners With Snowflake to Advance AI-Driven Grid Planning

ITRI teams up with Snowflake to power advanced grid planning, helping utilities manage DER complexity, modernize grids and cut costs with AI-driven analytics.

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Questions Into Mag 7 Earnings & Case for "Cheering" on 4-Year Low U.S. Dollar

It's not just the Fed investors need to watch Wednesday afternoon. Kevin Hincks points to Mag 7 earnings from Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), and Tesla (TSLA) as key indicators for the direction of the AI trade.

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From Coupon Code to Shopping Companion: RetailMeNot Celebrates 20 Years of Savings

RetailMeNot debuts a year of exclusive savings opportunities for consumers, including new shopping experiences designed to bridge the gap between AI-driven discovery and checkout. The launch of RetailMeNot Group unifies Ziff Davis' U.S. shopping portfolio, including R BrandWorks.

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Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK:MDCE) Highlights Melanoma Detection App Development, AI Lifestyle App Launch, and Subsidiary Momentum

MESA, ARIZONA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK:MDCE) ("MDCE" or the "Company"), a developer of innovative healthcare, lifestyle, and technology-driven solutions, today provided a comprehensive update to shareholders outlining significant progress across its core initiatives and subsidiaries. MDCE is actively developing a mobile application designed to assist in the early detection of melanoma through advanced image analysis and artificial intelligence.

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Phunware Unveils Redesigned Corporate Website Highlighting Evolution of Flagship Hospitality Platform and Refined Products

Showcases Phunware's Introduction of Two Hospitality Specific Products, One for Luxury Brands and the Other for Full-Service Property Owners AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phunware, Inc. (“Phunware” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PHUN), the enterprise cloud platform for mobile-first software products, solutions, data, and services to enable customers to engage, manage, and monetize their global audiences, today introduced a redesigned corporate website and a refined portfolio of products for enhancing hospitality guest-related experiences, engagements and revenues. Phunware's redesigned corporate website reflects the evolution of its pioneering capabilities and forward-thinking approach to mobile software products and solutions with a focus on the large and growing hospitality market.

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NEGG Investors Have Opportunity to Join Newegg Commerce, Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Newegg Commerce, Inc. (“Newegg” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: NEGG) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.

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Best Consumer Stock to Buy Right Now: Nike or TJX Companies?​

The S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector has badly lagged the parent index. Nike's management has been trying to turn around sales of its sportswear.

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IMCD: Specialty Chemical Distribution At A Special Price

IMCD (OTC:IMCDY) has shifted from a growth to a value stock as market weakness and post-pandemic normalization have stalled financial performance. IMCD's global specialty chemicals distribution model, acquisitive growth strategy, and balanced operations underpin its long-term value proposition despite recent stagnation. IMCD trades at a forward P/E of 13.7x, well below its historical average, with fair value estimates around €85 per share if modest growth resumes.

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