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Beyond Meat Stock: High-Risk Speculation or Deep-Value Opportunity?
Beyond Meat stock has seen some incredibly volatile swings over the last year of trading. Betting on a comeback for the maker of plant-based meat alternatives remains a risky play.
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Hoegh LNG Partners: I'm Firmly Holding The High-Yield Preferred Stock
Hoegh LNG Partners preferred shares offer robust dividend coverage, with a payout ratio of just 17% and strong balance sheet support. The recent $27.2M tender offer reduced preferred shares outstanding, improving dividend coverage and lowering the preferred equity ratio to just over 22%. HMLPF's preferred dividends remain attractive, yielding 11.2% at current prices, with no skipped payments and nearly $500M in common equity subordinated to preferred holders.
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Robinhood CIO: Why you can't analyze $TSLA like "normal" stocks.
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SGOV Is Still A Tool For Cash But The Yield Is Declining
SGOV Is Still A Tool For Cash But The Yield Is Declining
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American Greed: Show Me The Honest Dividends
Cash is reality: Dividends require hard cash, making it difficult for management to sustain creative accounting. Research shows dividend-paying firms are 30% less likely to face reporting allegations. Diversification is mandatory: Spreading capital across 42+ holdings prevents a single failure from derailing your retirement.
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Conestoga Mid Cap Composite Q4 2025 Leaders And Laggards
Conestoga Mid Cap Composite Q4 2025 Leaders And Laggards
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HDV: Dividends In Fashion To Kick Off 2026 (Rating Upgrade)
The iShares Core High Dividend ETF is upgraded to buy, as valuation improves and technicals signal further upside. HDV offers a 3.0% yield, low 0.08% expense ratio, and strong exposure to quality US large-cap value stocks. Sector overweights in Consumer Staples (27.5%) and Energy (25%) drive recent outperformance and January alpha.
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Uber Isn't Dead; Robotaxis Won't Be Winner Takes All (Rating Upgrade)
Time to upgrade Uber Technologies to a buy, with risk/reward now favoring the stock ahead of Q4 earnings. UBER maintains a strong platform moat and sector-leading profitability, despite looming long-term robotaxi threats from Tesla and Waymo. Robotaxi disruption is unlikely to materially impact UBER's economics before the decade's end, with AVs projected at only 7.5% market share by 2030.
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ROSEN, A RANKED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages CoreWeave, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - CRWV
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 25, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) between March 28, 2025 and December 15, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 13, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased CoreWeave securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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This Overlooked Rare-Earth Stock Could Transform $1,000 Into Life-Changing Wealth
USA Rare Earth is a mining company focused on building a domestic supply chain for rare-earth magnets. The company's flagship project, the Round Top deposit in Texas, is rich in heavy rare-earth elements.
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Better ETF: Vanguard's Mega-Cap MGK vs. iShares' Small-Cap IWM
IWM holds nearly 2,000 small-cap stocks with a higher yield, but costs more than MGK. MGK focuses on mega-cap tech growth with a heavier sector tilt and deeper five-year growth, while IWM spreads across healthcare, financials, and tech.
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China Opens Door to Nvidia H200 Chips But Questions Outnumber Answers
China has reportedly indicated willingness to approve NVIDIA ( NASDAQ:NVDA ) H200 chips for import.
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Top 5 Waste Management & Landfill Stocks: Trash = Cash
Nobody wants a landfill in their backyard, which is exactly why the companies that own them print money.
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Procter & Gamble Confirms a Bottom—Time to Start Compounding?
Trading at long-term lows, the market had priced in the worst-case scenario: tepid growth. However, tepid growth is enough to sustain the company's financial health and ability to pay dividends, which is also significant.
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1 REIT I'm Buying in 2026 and Never Selling
Realty Income has built a diversified real estate portfolio. It has maintained a fortress financial profile.
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Aflac Gobbles Up New Business While Also Driving Strong Margins Among Insurance Peers
I am calling Aflac (AFL) a buy again, driven by strong profit margins, organic insurance policy growth in the US and Japan, and an attractive balance sheet risk profile. Some metrics indicate a premium valuation but one that can be justified by sector-leading margins and low benefit ratios, as well as also expected further price appreciation/upside. Dividend growth has been positive, along with a low 29.9% payout ratio and a decade of steady increases, supporting AFL as a reliable dividend income idea.
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ROSEN, A LEADING NATIONAL FIRM, Encourages Simulations Plus, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - SLP
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 25, 2026) - WHY:Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Simulations Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLP) resulting from allegations that Simulations Plus may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Simulations Plus securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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This Magnificent 7 stock hit with massive investor exodus; Time to sell?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is emerging as the clear laggard among the Magnificent 7 as retail investors rotate aggressively into other mega-cap technology names.
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My 2 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now
Even though the market is soaring, there are cheap stocks such as Sprouts Farmers Market and Remitly Global to buy today. Sprouts Farmers Market is in a massive drawdown and now trades at a cheap earnings multiple.
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Looking to Cash in AI, But Own Too Many Tech Stocks? This High-Yielding Energy Stock is Capitalizing on the AI-Powered Gas Boom.
Kinder Morgan's gas pipeline business is seeing record demand, largely fueled by LNG. It's starting to see significant demand growth from the power sector to support AI data centers.
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The Polar Pivot
Ahead of the Fed meeting, U.S. equity markets declined modestly this week as investors navigated a fresh bout of global rate volatility amid headline churn out of Davos and Japan. Markets drew relief from de-escalation in the Greenland saga, as the White House backed away from military and tariff threats after agreeing to a NATO framework enabling expanded U.S. influence. Speculation ramped up around the next Fed Chair, with BlackRock's Rick Rieder suddenly viewed as the betting favorite, a candidate that markets view as a pragmatic and more centrist alternative.
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'The King Is Naked': Uncomfortable Truths About Starbucks' Dividend (Earnings Preview)
Starbucks enters earnings after years of stagnation, with China disappointing, U.S. traffic under pressure, and no clear growth engine in sight. Coffee, sugar, and labor inflation are squeezing margins just as consumers trade down, limiting Starbucks' ability to price its way out. Dividends keep rising even as cash flow weakens, pushing leverage higher and raising uncomfortable questions about sustainability.
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Should You Buy Chipotle Stock While It's Below $45?
Investors are becoming pessimistic about this business due to falling same-store sales. Chipotle's cheaper valuation, growth potential, and profitability are key reasons to buy the stock.
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Prediction: These 2 Stocks Will Be the Biggest Winners From $500 Billion AI Spending in 2026
Investments into AI and data centers continue to rise. Nvidia remains the dominant AI chip company, with its new Rubin architecture right around the corner.
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CenterPoint Energy Winter Storm Update: Over 99 percent of CenterPoint customers have power across Greater Houston area; Teams actively repairing weather-related damages and restoring power as soon as possible
Ice and freezing conditions from winter storm are impacting Greater Houston overnight and this morning; Precipitation expected to clear by mid-to-late morning Hard freezes around 20 degrees are forecasted Sunday night and Monday night and can impact electric equipment as well 3,300+ workers are fully mobilized and conducting damage assessments and restoring power safely and as quickly as possible. Less than 2,000 electric customers currently impacted; Approximately 27,000 customers already restored since Saturday 6:00 AM HOUSTON, Jan. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the winter storm impacting the Greater Houston area overnight and additional waves of winter weather this morning, CenterPoint Energy expanded restoration workforce is actively deployed throughout the area to assess weather-related damages, repair critical electric equipment damaged by the storm, and restore customers' electric service safely and quickly.
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Wall Street Week Ahead
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ROSEN, TOP RANKED GLOBAL COUNSEL, Encourages Bath & Body Works, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - BBWI
NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) between June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important March 16, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
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This Stock Could Benefit From a Major Industry Shift Over the Next Decade
Amazon stock has underperformed the broader market over the last five years. Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation look poised to power sales and margin gains for the company.
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Is Nu Holdings Stock a Buy Now?
Latin America was ripe for fintech disruption, and Nu capitalized on the opportunity. Generating profits is easy when the unit economics are superb.
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PICK's Copper Bet Faces Critical Test as China Infrastructure Spending Looms
The iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF ( NYSEARCA:PICK ) has surged 66% over the past year, climbing from roughly $35 to $58 per share.
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EMF: Emerging Market Exposure With 8% Discount And Moderate Yield
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund offers diversified exposure to emerging markets, with China and Taiwan comprising nearly 40% of assets. The fund trades at a -7.42% discount to NAV, below its 3- and 5-year averages, and yields 4.73% regular, with TTM yield near 9%. During the last 39 years, the fund has returned 11.98% on an annualized basis (including distributions), compared to 11.31% for the S&P 500. However, this performance has been provided with frequent drawdowns and a higher volatility than the S&P 500.
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Bill Gates Issues Warning on AI Investment Hype, Urges Caution
Bill Gates on Wednesday warned the AI industry will be "hypercompetitive," and that "a reasonable percentage" of today's pricey tech stocks will lose a lot of their value.
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The Fed Meets This Week—What It Could Mean for Savings and CD Rates
After cutting rates late last year, the Federal Reserve will soon make its first rate decision of 2026. Here's how the announcement could shape returns on savings and CDs.
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Auto executives are hoping for the best and planning for the worst in 2026
The automotive industry has been resilient as it has dealt with supply chain disruptions, tariffs and regulatory changes for EVs over the past six years. But now automakers are entering a new phase of uncertainty as they deal with affordability issues and slowing consumer demand and await trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico.
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This Is How You Value Tesla
Tesla, Inc. is making promising progress on scaling robotaxis, with unsupervised rides beginning in Austin and further rollout updates likely to dominate the upcoming earnings call. Favorable revenue mix shifts toward robotaxis and FSD subscriptions could structurally expand Tesla's gross margins from sub-20% toward 40-50% over the long term. A reverse DCF and segment-level earnings build suggest Tesla's current valuation embeds roughly 24% earnings CAGR over 15 years.
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Abbott Laboratories: Double-Digit Earnings Growth Makes It A Buy
Abbott Laboratories is rated 'Buy,' following a recent price drop, driven by Nutrition segment weakness and COVID-19 diagnostics decline. ABT's Medical Devices segment, especially CGM, continues to deliver robust double-digit growth, offsetting Nutrition softness. Management guides for 7% sales and 10% EPS growth in 2025, underpinned by innovation and normalization in Nutrition.
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Platinum Rally Faces Critical Test After Mining Giant Posts $3.6 Billion Loss
The abrdn Platinum ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:PPLT) has surged 185% over the past year, transforming platinum from an overlooked industrial metal into a standout commodity performer.
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BDCs: Buying 10% Income The Smart Way
Business development companies offer high yields, but investors must be wary of yield traps and underlying credit risks. Premium BDCs like Main Street Capital, Hercules Capital, and Capital Southwest justify higher valuations with strong management, healthy portfolios, and resilient dividends. Recent outflows and dividend cuts reflect investor disappointment with falling rates, but top-tier BDCs remain well positioned for a supportive environment.
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Every Stock in This Index Group Is Up Double-Digits in 2026
Capital expenditures by chipmakers are set to soar. TSMC just announced much higher than expected capex plans.
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Exclusive: Airbus CEO warns of new risks after 'significant' trade damage
The head of Airbus has warned staff that the plane maker must be ready to adapt to unsettling new geopolitical risks after facing "significant" logistical and financial damage from U.S. protectionism and U.S.-China trade tensions last year.
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Should You Bet Against This AI Stock in 2026?
Palantir's growth rate continues to accelerate. Palantir's stock trades at a premium valuation.
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BRBR COURT DEADLINE: BFA Law Has Sued BellRing Brands, Inc. For Securities Fraud and Notifies Investors with Losses to Inquire About Their Rights by March 23 Deadline
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 25, 2026) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit against BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE: BRBR) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in BellRing, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/bellring-brands-inc-class-action-lawsuit.
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WLTH INVESTIGATION: Wealthfront Corporation Investigated for Securities Violations, BFA Law Notifies Investors with Losses to Inquire About Their Rights
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 25, 2026) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Wealthfront Corporation (NASDAQ: WLTH) for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Wealthfront, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/wealthfront-corporation-class-action.
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ARDT COURT DEADLINE: BFA Law Has Sued Ardent Health, Inc. for Securities Fraud and Notifies Investors with Losses to Inquire About Their Rights by March 9 Deadline
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 25, 2026) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit against Ardent Health, Inc. (NYSE: ARDT) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Ardent Health, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/ardent-health-inc-class-action-lawsuit.
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FRMI COURT DEADLINE: Fermi Inc. Sued for Securities Fraud, BFA Law Notifies Investors with Losses to Inquire About Their Rights by March 6 Deadline
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 25, 2026) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Fermi Inc. (NASDAQ: FRMI), certain of the Company's senior executives and directors, and underwriters of Fermi's Initial Public Offering after a significant stock drop resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Fermi, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/fermi-inc-class-action-lawsuit.
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CRWV COURT DEADLINE: CoreWeave, Inc. Sued for Securities Fraud, BFA Law Notifies Investors with Losses to Inquire About Their Rights by March 13 Deadline
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 25, 2026) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after significant stock drops resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in CoreWeave, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/coreweave-inc-class-action-lawsuit.
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BBWI COURT DEADLINE: Bath & Body Works, Inc. Sued for Securities Fraud, BFA Law Notifies Investors with Losses to Inquire About Their Rights by March 16 Deadline
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 25, 2026) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after significant stock drops resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Bath & Body Works, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/bath-body-works-inc-class-action-lawsuit.
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ITGR COURT DEADLINE: Integer Holdings Corporation Sued for Securities Fraud, BFA Law Notifies Investors with Losses to Inquire About Their Rights by February 9 Deadline
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 25, 2026) - Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Integer, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit.
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This ETF Outperformed the S&P 500 3-To-1 Last Year. Here's Why I Expect a Repeat in 2026
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) returned 17.72% for all of 2025, dividends included.
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The AI Computing Stock That Big Money Managers Are Quietly Buying
Two prominent billionaire investors have been buying Nvidia shares over the past few quarters. This comes after a monster run in the stock and increasing competition in the AI chip market.
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The Hot Dog Hedge: Smithfield Acquires Nathan's Famous
For companies that have recently returned to the public markets, the first major acquisition is a defining moment. It signals to investors exactly how management intends to use its capital to generate growth.
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