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Better Dividend Stock: Oneok vs. Kinder Morgan
The pipeline sector can be a great place to find top-notch income stocks. Oneok expects to grow its dividend by 3% to 4% per year.
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3 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years
AbbVie has demonstrated its ability to successfully navigate change. Coca-Cola will likely soon increase its dividend for the 64th consecutive year.
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Wendy's is closing hundreds of U.S. restaurants as domestic sales slide
Wendy's is moving ahead with its plans to close hundreds of restaurants, amounting to between 5% and 6% of its total stores in the U.S., according to its fourth-quarter earnings report.
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Is Amazon Stock Going to $260?
AWS continues to be the star of the show. The market is worried about Amazon's spending plans.
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Standex International: Organic Growth Building, But Valuation And Leverage Limit The Upside
Standex International delivered robust Q2 FY26 results, with 16.6% topline growth and strong organic momentum in core segments. The company's topline should benefit from new product launches and expanding exposure to high-growth end markets, supporting a double-digit revenue growth outlook. Despite margin strength and productivity focus, high leverage and elevated interest costs constrain earnings growth and conversion.
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3 Tech Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrency
Alphabet stock is on sale, and the company can afford its huge AI spending plan. TSMC has an outsize share of the foundry market.
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MPLX Vs. Western Midstream: Choosing The 2026 Energy Renaissance Yield Leader
MPLX LP and Western Midstream Partners are often compared, but diverge significantly in strategy, asset focus, and growth prospects. MPLX aggressively expands its gas business, targeting data centers and pursuing major M&A, while WES prioritizes structural simplification and diversification, notably into water assets. Both operate toll-road models with stable, long-term contracts and MLP structures, but WES offers higher current distribution yield and faster historical payout growth.
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Robinhood Stock Just Sold Off. Here's Why Its Growth Engine Is Still Intact.
Robinhood reported year-over-year growth in key metrics like net deposits, Gold subscriptions, and total platform assets, but revenue fell short of expectations. The company now has 11 businesses generating $100 million in annualized revenue, and there's more coming.
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Celestica's Next Move Isn't About 2026 - It's About Proving 2027
Celestica is rated Hold, as recent consolidation reflects fair valuation and limited near-term upside after a 2-3x rally. CLS's growth remains robust, with Q4 revenues up 44% YoY and Q1 2026 guidance implying 51% YoY growth, supported by strong AI networking demand. Forward PE has compressed to ~31x (2026), with limited prospects for multiple expansion due to lower operating margins versus AI peers.
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Is the World's Largest Corporate Holder of Bitcoin a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?
During the past five years, Strategy has built a huge position in Bitcoin. With the price of Bitcoin in decline, Stratgey's valuation has plunged during the past 12 months.
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Will Micron Be the Next Nvidia -- or the Next Intel?
Micron and Nvidia share similar growth stories. Like Intel, though, Micron's success could be disrupted by competition.
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Amazon Stock Just Did Something Last Seen in 2006. It Signals a Big Move in the Next Year if History Repeats Itself.
Amazon stock has declined in nine straight trading sessions, something that last happened in 2006. Investors are worried because Amazon estimates capital expenditures will total $200 billion in 2026.
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3 Hyper-Growth Tech Stocks to Buy in 2026
Demand for Ciena's networking components is accelerating as companies build new data centers. Sandisk's flash memory products are in high demand as AI development picks up.
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With Sales Climbing, Is Now the Time to Buy McDonald's Stock?
McDonald's saw its same-store sales climb in Q4 and it's off to a good start in 2026. The company has long thrived in periods where value and promotions have reigned.
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Where Will Lucid Group Stock Be in 10 Years?
Lucid will soon add cheaper models to its lineup. Long-term, software and AI will be key to growth.
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Visa-only Games highlights Europe's payments headache
Anyone trying to buy a souvenir at the official Olympic stores at the Milano Cortina Games will have been exposed to an issue troubling Europe's policymakers: the dominance of foreign payment providers and the fading role of cash.
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1 Unstoppable Stock to Buy Before It Soars 332%, According to a Certain Wall Street Analyst
Nvidia parlayed the adoption of AI into exponential growth. One Wall Street analyst predicts Nvidia's market cap will soar 332% over the next five years, and the math is intriguing.
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SOLT: Not For The Faint Of Heart
SOLT 2x Solana ETF targets 2x daily Solana returns via futures and swaps, but recent crypto corrections have driven extreme volatility. With a 52-week range of $2.22–$35.30 and a 1.85% expense ratio, SOLT is unsuitable for long-term holding due to volatility drag and compounding effects. Short interest has been significant, peaking at $60 million, amplifying trading volume and price swings; current short interest is 14.41% of float.
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What Was Once One of the Hottest Consumer Stocks Issues a Warning to Wall Street
Ongoing declines in foot traffic have pressured this top restaurant stock. Management continues to focus relentlessly on its growth playbook.
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Fortinet: Preparing The Growth
Fortinet delivered 13% sales growth in a transitional year, maintaining leadership in firewalls and expanding Unified SASE revenue by 40%. Despite product growth outpacing services, FTNT preserved strong margins and improved working capital, with FCF/share up 19.6% and inventory days down to 98. Guidance calls for 11% service revenue growth and non-GAAP EPS of $2.94–$3, with acceleration expected in 2026 as product sales drive future services.
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Vanguard's BND Offers Bigger Pay and Lower Fees Than Fidelity's FIGB
The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF is substantially cheaper and far larger in AUM than the Fidelity Investment Grade Bond ETF. Both funds hold bonds ranging from the corporate sector to the federal government.
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ASML: EUV Orders Explode, The Setup Into 2026-2028 Just Improved
ASML Holding N.V. delivered mixed Q4 results, but order momentum and AI-driven demand support a constructive outlook. Q4 bookings surged 86%, notably with a 150% increase in EUV bookings, signaling robust growth potential into 2027-2028. Guidance points to double-digit sales growth in 2026, with margin expansion driven by EUV and High NA shipments.
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Better Buy: Should Investors Own Lucid, Nio, or Neither?
Lucid and Nio both have new products pushing deliveries higher. Lucid continues to burn major cash, and will likely need to raise capital again.
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1 Beaten-Down Value Stock to Buy Now With $100
This company is in the midst of a major turnaround, but results have remained sluggish. Headwinds may subside this year, leading to strong earnings-per-share growth.
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Oil Refiner Stocks Are Having a Banner 2026. Should You Invest $1,000?
A glut of oil has sent the price of unrefined crude lower. Increased manufacturing and air travel are driving demand for refined fuels higher.
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Vanguard BND Offers Broader Bond Mix Than BlackRock's IEI
The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF carries a lower expense ratio and a slightly dividend yield than the iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF. BND holds a much broader range of bonds, while IEI focuses solely on U.S. treasuries.
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NorthWestern Energy: This Ignored Utility Could Profit From The Data Center Boom
NorthWestern Energy Group offers a 3.84% yield, recently raised its dividend, and trades at an attractive valuation despite strong recent share price outperformance. NWE is positioned for growth as Montana and South Dakota attract data center development, driving significant capital investment and potential upside to earnings projections. The company targets 4%-6% annual EPS growth over five years, with total return potential of 8%-10% annually when including dividends.
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SoFi Isn't the Only Digital Banking Stock Available in the Market. This Fintech Stock Trades at a Fraction of the Valuation and Is Growing Earnings Fast.
SoFi Technologies is a digital bank that aims to serve consumers' many financial needs in one place. The company's largest business is personal lending.
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How Does BlackRock's IGIB Bond ETF Compare to Vanguard's?
IGIB offers a higher yield and slightly better one-year return than BND. BND has a lower beta, meaning less sensitivity to equity market moves.
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Fastly stock price has soared: does it have more upside?
Fastly stock price surged to its highest level since February 2024 as the company's recovery accelerated. FSLY jumped to a high of $18.25, up by over 273% from its lowest level in 2025 as its turnaround gained steam.
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This Artificial Intelligence Stock Could Bounce Back in 2026
AWS continues to be a bright spot for the business. The stock hasn't been this cheap in a long time.
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Uber enters 7 new European markets in food-delivery push, FT reports
Uber is expanding its delivery business into seven new European countries this year as tech groups ramp up their efforts in the multibillion-euro food-delivery market, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
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3 Cheap "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist
Nvidia expects monster growth this year. Microsoft hasn't been this cheap in a long time.
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IGSB Offers Higher Yield Potential but More Risk Thank SMB
IGSB offers nearly twice the dividend yield of SMB, but comes with more risk. Both ETFs focus on investing in bonds with short maturity spans.
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1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Investors Are Buying on the Dip
Shares of Google's parent company, Alphabet, got dragged down by the Claude Cowork debut. Although Claude Cowork won't impact Google's primary business, it competes with Google's Gemini 3 AI tool.
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Victory Selfie: Ein legendärer Podiums- und Kulturmoment geht bei Mailand Cortina 2026 in die nächste Runde
/PRNewswire/ -- Im Sport und im Leben gibt es Momente, die zu bedeutungsvoll sind, um sie alleine zu erleben. Sie werden instinktiv geteilt - nicht um der
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Noah Holdings: Deep Value With Structural Transformation
Noah Holdings Limited (NOAH) is executing a strategic shift from China-focused, fixed-yield products to global investment solutions, reducing reliance on domestic real estate and shadow banking. NOAH trades at a deep value discount (P/E ~8x, P/B ~0.6x), supported by a strong balance sheet, significant cash, and robust capital return via dividends and share buybacks. International operations now generate nearly half of net revenue, with global booking centers and new brands targeting Chinese high-net-worth clients worldwide.
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Die innovativen Sicherheits- und hocheffizienten Antriebsstränge von GAC finden weltweite Anerkennung
/PRNewswire/ -- Die globale Automobilindustrie befindet sich in einem rasanten Wandel. Bei GAC steht die technologische Innovation weiterhin im Mittelpunkt
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FPF: Dividend Can Be Sustained But Not A Buy Yet
First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred (FPF) remains a hold, offering an 8.7% yield and monthly payouts for income-focused investors. FPF's portfolio is heavily concentrated in financial sector preferreds, with over half of holdings below investment grade, increasing credit and sector risk. Dividend coverage has improved, but remains inconsistent and reliant on net realized gains, limiting long-term NAV growth and capital appreciation.
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New CDC Data Shows the Best Age to Claim Social Security for the Average Retiree
If you want to maximize your lifetime retirement benefits, the newest data from the CDC can help.
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DTD: Why Rotation Trade Favors Dividend Payers In 2026
DTD: Why Rotation Trade Favors Dividend Payers In 2026
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Interested in Bitcoin or Ethereum? These ETFs Offer Exposure to Digital Tokens
Holding cryptocurrencies in crypto wallets can be risky. But by investing in crypto through these two ETFs, that risk can be reduced slightly.
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Should You Buy eBay Stock Before Feb. 18?
eBay is a solid long-term investment. E-commerce popularity is taking a hit, but eBay has a strong advertising business.
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Globalstar: Commercial Execution Is Heating Up With New Contracts
Globalstar has appreciated 104% since my initial Strong Buy; I now rate it a Buy for the medium term but remain long-term bullish. Recent milestones include warehouse automation, a Skydio drone partnership, and Boingo Wireless integration, all validating XCOM RAN's commercial traction. GSAT's IoT hardware sales surged 60% YoY in Q3 2025, signaling accelerating future high-margin subscription revenues.
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Líderes tecnológicos globales lanzan Trusted Tech Alliance
/PRNewswire/ -- Hoy, en la Munich Security Conference, 15 empresas de África, Asia, Europa y Norteamérica anunciaron el lanzamiento de Trusted Tech Alliance
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ROSEN, A RANKED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - RARE
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 14, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) between August 3, 2023 and December 26, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed.
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GLOBÁLNI TECHNOLOGICKÍ LÍDRI ZAKLADAJÚ TRUSTED TECH ALLIANCE
/PRNewswire/ - Na Mníchovskej bezpečnostnej konferencii dnes 15 spoločností z Afriky, Ázie, Európy a Severnej Ameriky oznámilo založenie Trusted Tech Alliance
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МИРОВЫЕ ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ЛИДЕРЫ СОЗДАЮТ TRUSTED TECH ALLIANCE
/PRNewswire/ -- Сегодня на Мюнхенской конференции по безопасности 15 компаний из Африки, Азии, Европы и Северной Америки объявили о создании организации
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This Valentine's Day, an Alaska Car Wash Is Sending Out Certified Breakup Letters and Customers Love It
/PRNewswire/ -- In a holiday dominated by roses and romance, CYBER Express Wash chose breakup letters. The Anchorage-based car wash launched "Breakups Are Hard
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Walmart To Lead Group Of 11 Companies Announcing Annual Dividend Increases In Second Half Of February
Walmart Inc. is expected to announce its 53rd consecutive annual dividend increase in late February, with a predicted boost of 6.4–9.6%. Recent years saw WMT accelerate dividend growth, but with EPS growth slowing to ~4% in FY26, dividend growth should moderate to high single digits. Dividend growth across other long-term payers is generally moderating, with notable double-digit increases expected from Eaton and Steel Dynamics.
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WELTWEIT FÜHRENDE TECHNOLOGIEUNTERNEHMEN GRÜNDEN TRUSTED TECH ALLIANCE
/PRNewswire/ -- Heute gaben 15 Unternehmen aus Afrika, Asien, Europa sowie Nordamerika auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz den Start der Trusted Tech
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