U.S. Bancorp to Expand Capital Markets Business With BTIG Acquisition — Positive

USB   Zacks Investment Research — January 15, 2026

USB is set to buy BTIG in a deal worth up to $1B, adding equity trading, ECM and M&A advisory to deepen client ties and accelerate capital markets growth.

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The bank's equity traders capitalized on volatility and a broader rally in the US market as investors speculated on the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path and the prospects for AI companies.

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Amcor Completes One-for-Five Reverse Stock Split — Neutral

AMCR   PRNewsWire — January 15, 2026

ZURICH, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor plc (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced today it has completed its previously announced 1-for-5 reverse stock split. The reverse stock split was approved by Amcor shareholders at its annual general meeting of shareholders held on November 6, 2025.

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INTC vs. AVGO: Which Chip Stock is a Better Buy for AI Infrastructure? — Positive

AVGO  INTC   Zacks Investment Research — January 15, 2026

Broadcom edges ahead of Intel in the AI chip race with stronger growth, despite Intel???s strides in AI PCs and manufacturing.

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2026 NACTOY Winners: Highlights From North America's Auto Awards — Positive

F  LCID  STLA   Zacks Investment Research — January 15, 2026

STLA's Dodge Charger, Ford Maverick Lobo, and Hyundai Palisade claim 2026 NACTOY honors.

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Will DefenCath Continue to Aid CorMedix's Top Line in Q4 Earnings? — Positive

CRMD   Zacks Investment Research — January 15, 2026

CRMD's DefenCath, the only FDA-approved antimicrobial catheter lock, saw higher outpatient dialysis use in the fourth quarter, likely driving revenues.

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Verizon outage may have been triggered by New Jersey server failure: report — Negative

VZ   New York Post — January 15, 2026

The outage, which began Wednesday afternoon and dragged into the late night hours, triggered a flood of complaints from coast to coast.

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Last year, one of the better performers among the Magnificent 7 was Meta Platforms Inc.

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AMN Healthcare (AMN) Stock Jumps 27.6%: Will It Continue to Soar? — Positive

AMN   Zacks Investment Research — January 15, 2026

AMN Healthcare (AMN) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.

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ANIP Stock Rises 7% in a Week: Here's What You Should Know — Positive

ANIP   Zacks Investment Research — January 15, 2026

ANI Pharmaceuticals jumps 7% as 2026 guidance tops expectations, with strong sales and EPS growth fueled by momentum in the rare disease franchise.

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Here's Why You Should Add HII Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now — Positive

HII   Zacks Investment Research — January 15, 2026

Huntington's growth outlook, strong Navy shipbuilding demand, low debt and solid liquidity drive sharp share gains, making the stock compelling now.

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Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in XP Stock? — Neutral

XP   Zacks Investment Research — January 15, 2026

Investors need to pay close attention to XP stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq: GLXY) (TSX: GLXY) ("Galaxy" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results before the opening of Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Michael Novogratz, CEO and Founder of Galaxy, and members of management will host a conference call to provide an update to investors and analysts on the Company's activities and results on the same day at 8:30 AM Eastern Time.

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Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT) manufactures heavy equipment that builds the world's infrastructure.

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Spotify raises its subscription prices in the U.S. again — Neutral

SPOT   TechCrunch — January 15, 2026

Spotify raised prices for its subscription plan in the U.S. for the third time in three years, as it hiked the monthly plan from $11.99 per month to $12.99 per month.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaVia Inc. (Nasdaq: MTVA) (MetaVia or the Company), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents) and Series C Warrants and Series D Warrants for gross proceeds of approximately $8.1 million, prior to deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses and excluding any potential future proceeds from the exercise of warrants.

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U.S. Tech Hiring Moderates as Employers Prioritize Quality Over Quantity — Neutral

MAN   PRNewsWire — January 15, 2026

Experis survey: Nearly half of tech employers still plan to hire, but persistent skills gaps are driving investment in reskilling and flexible workforce strategies MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech hiring in the United States is showing clear signs of moderation as 2026 begins. According to Experis' latest Tech Talent Outlook, U.S. tech employers report a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 33% for the first quarter of 2026.

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How Microsoft Stock Can Jump To $600? — Positive

MSFT   Forbes — January 15, 2026

MSFT stock has shown remarkable rallies, rising over 30% in less than two months on several occasions, notably in 2015 and 2023. These swift gains have generously rewarded investors during crucial upward trends.

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Why Merck's 32% Rally Isn't Enough to Change the Bearish View — Negative

MRK   Zacks Investment Research — January 15, 2026

MRK is up over 32% in three months, but declining estimates, Keytruda's upcoming LOE and Gardasil declines keep the stock sell-rated.

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What Can Cause A 30% Drop In Micron Stock? — Negative

MU   Forbes — January 15, 2026

Micron Technology (MU) has faced challenges in the past. Its stock has fallen by more than 30% during less than two months in nearly 10 different instances in recent years, erasing billions in market capitalization and undoing substantial gains in a single downturn.

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