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Intel price target boosted by UBS on stronger near-term outlook — Positive

INTC   Proactive Investors — April 13, 2026

UBS raised its price target on Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC, XETRA:INL) to $65 from $51, citing improving near-term demand trends, though it cautioned that valuation could limit further upside. Shares of Intel traded up more than 4% at about $65 on Monday.

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General Mills stock is near its lowest level since 2010 as weak volume growth, shifting consumer habits, and margin pressure weigh on outlook.

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AON Delivers 10% Dividend Increase on Solid Financial Footing — Positive

AON   Zacks Investment Research — April 13, 2026

AON lifts its quarterly dividend 10% to 82 cents, extending a run of steady payout growth backed by strong cash flow and ongoing share repurchases.

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NEW YORK, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) between February 8, 2024 and February 2, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 20, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

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TSLA's FSD Supervised Gets Dutch Approval, Sets Stage for EU Rollout — Positive

TSLA   Zacks Investment Research — April 13, 2026

Tesla wins Dutch approval for supervised FSD, paving the way for a broader EU rollout as regulators review bloc-wide clearance.

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Q1 2026 In Commodities: The HGER ETF Moves Higher And Outperforms — Positive

HGER   Seeking Alpha — April 13, 2026

Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF surged 24.94% in Q1 2026, outperforming the commodity composite's 11.79% gain. HGER's overweight to energy (32.9%) and grains (12.6%) drove outperformance as these sectors led with 55.71% and 14.96% Q1 gains, respectively. I downgrade HGER from Buy to Hold due to elevated prices and increased risks in energy and agricultural markets, despite continued bullishness on the asset class.

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LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to NuScale Power Corporation ("NuScale" or the "Company") (NYSE: SMR) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit.

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ING Groep: I Like The Stock, But Not At This Price — Positive

ING   Seeking Alpha — April 13, 2026

ING Groep N.V. updated its guidance, providing a stable outlook, reiterating income and cost guidance despite macro uncertainties. ING trades at 1.4x book value, reflecting a targeted ROTE of 14% for 2026; the current valuation appears fair. Dividend yield remains attractive at ~5%, with potential for further buybacks pending the Q1 results update on April 30.

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LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to ODDITY Tech Ltd.

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NEW YORK, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A common stock of NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) between May 13, 2025 and November 6, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 20, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased NuScale Class A common stock 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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IBM set for in-line Q1 as Confluent deal boosts outlook — Positive

CFLT  IBM   Proactive Investors — April 13, 2026

International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) is expected to report first-quarter results largely in line with forecasts on April 22, but Bank of America is adjusting estimates following the earlier-than-expected closing of its Confluent acquisition The bank said it anticipates an “inline quarter,” with recently acquired Confluent contributing roughly $50 million in revenue during the period after the deal closed on March 17, about one quarter earlier than previously assumed. Bank of America said IBM is likely to keep its full-year 2026 guidance unchanged, as management is expected to offset near-term dilution from the acquisition with a combination of additional revenue …

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BENSALEM, Pa., April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G.

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LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP announces that investors with losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against ChowChow Cloud International Holdings Limited ("CHOW" or the "Company") (NYSE American: CHOW). IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR CHOW INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE BEFORE MAY 12, 2026 (LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT What Is The Lawsuit About?

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The Biggest Misconception About REITs — Neutral

IYR  SCHH  VNQ  XLRE   Seeking Alpha — April 13, 2026

REITs, including Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ), have underperformed recently due to multiple compression and the impact of rising interest rates. Historically, REITs have delivered returns comparable to the S&P 500, with recent underperformance mostly driven by valuation adjustments rather than fundamental weakness. The transition from rising to stable high interest rates is now a tailwind for REITs, supporting higher forward growth rates and improved acquisition economics.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 13, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) between April 30, 2024 and March 19, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Super Micro 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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NextEra Energy is reaffirmed as a Buy, with a $101 price target and a projected 10%+ total return, including dividends. NEE's unmatched renewables and storage backlog, secured supply chains, and leadership in solar, wind, and battery storage underpin robust long-term growth. NEE targets 8%+ earnings CAGR through 2035, with a 10% dividend increase this year and 6% annual growth targeted for 2027–2028.

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NEW YORK, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Institutional investors holding positions in Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) during the period from February 7, 2025 through February 12, 2026 may wish to evaluate lead plaintiff opportunities in a pending securities class action. Request an institutional investor loss assessment.

image for news PINS Investor Alert: Pinterest Securities Fraud Lawsuit - Investors With Losses May Seek to Lead the Class Action After Allegedly Misleading Institutional Shareholders: Levi & Korsinsky

LNG Shipping Stocks: The Easing Of Tensions Led To A Decline — Neutral

CCEC  CVX  EE  FLNG  GLNG  MSLOY  NFE  TEN   Seeking Alpha — April 13, 2026

The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) declined 1.78% as easing geopolitical tensions, lower spot rates, and the end of winter pressured LNG shipping equities. Despite the seasonal Q2 slowdown, ongoing supply disruptions and increased geographic diversification are expected to drive longer routes and tanker demand, supporting a positive long-term sector outlook. Key outperformers included Nakilat (+9%), Korea Line Corporation (+29.3%), and New Fortress Energy (+23.16%), while Chevron led declines (-5.24%) amid oil price and geopolitical volatility.

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Charts to Watch: SPX, PLTR, NVDA — Neutral

NVDA  PLTR   Schwab Network — April 13, 2026

@CharlesSchwab's Rachel Dashiell joins the Watch List for the show's newest segment: Charts to Watch. She analyzes the 9-month price action of the S&P 500 (SPX) as the index trades just 2% below its all-time high.

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