@Theotrade's Don Kaufman is bullish on the SPDR E&P Retail ETF (XRT) and Caterpillar (CAT) but tilts bearish on Merck (MRK). He explains his stance on today's Big 3 and offers example options trades for each.
‘PRETTY CLOSE': GOP rep warns Cuba is nearing collapse without Venezuelan oil — Neutral
BNO DBO GUSH IEO OIH OIL PXJ UCO USO XOP Fox Business — January 07, 2026Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., joins ‘Varney & Co.' to discuss mounting unrest in Venezuela, President Donald Trump's strategy to pressure the Maduro regime and growing signs of collapse in communist Cuba.
Marvell CEO Says AI Bookings Are 'On Fire' — Analyst Sees Massive Upside — Positive
MRVL Benzinga — January 07, 2026Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ: MRVL) is well-positioned to ride the next wave of AI-driven growth, said a JPMorgan analyst.
ALMS Surges as Envudeucitinib Meets Goals in Plaque Psoriasis Studies — Positive
ALMS Zacks Investment Research — January 07, 2026Alumis shares jump 95% after envudeucitinib meets all endpoints in two phase III plaque psoriasis studies, showing strong skin clearance.
Dutch Bros' New Shops Open Strong: Is Early Demand Scaling? — Positive
BROS Zacks Investment Research — January 07, 2026BROS sees strong early productivity from new shops, with record system-wide AUVs and rising demand supporting confidence in its expansion strategy.
Reasons Why You Should Retain Paychex Stock in Your Portfolio — Positive
PAYX Zacks Investment Research — January 07, 2026PAYX's growth is driven by rising SaaS adoption, the Paycor acquisition and AI launches, with FY26 revenues projected to rise 16.5% and earnings gains ahead.
Chipotle Scales Unit Growth: What's the Cannibalization Impact? — Positive
CMG Zacks Investment Research — January 07, 2026CMG highlights disciplined unit growth as new openings pressure comps modestly, while stable recovery timelines and strong early returns support expansion.
Deadline Alert: Fermi Inc. (FRMI) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP About Securities Fraud Lawsuit — Neutral
FRMI Business Wire — January 07, 2026LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming March 6, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of Fermi Inc. (“Fermi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FRMI) investors who purchased: (a) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) issued in connection with the Company's October 2025 initial public offering (“IPO” or the “Offeri.
SKYE BIOSCIENCE, INC. (SKYE) CLASS ACTION DEADLINE APPROACHING: Berger Montague Advises Investors to Inquire About a Securities Fraud Class Action by January 16, 2026 — Neutral
SKYE Newsfile Corp — January 07, 2026Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - January 7, 2026) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Skye Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYE) ("Skye" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Skye securities during the period of November 4, 2024 through October 3, 2025 (the "Class Period"), inclusive. Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased Skye securities during the Class Period may, no later than January 16, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class.
JNJ's Nipocalimab Meets Goal in Phase II Study for Systemic Lupus — Positive
JNJ Zacks Investment Research — January 07, 2026J&J's phase IIb JASMINE study on nipocalimab meets key endpoints in systemic lupus erythematosus, supporting plans to advance the drug into phase III.
Should You Buy Goldman Stock as Macro Clarity Rekindles Dealmaking? — Positive
GS Zacks Investment Research — January 07, 2026Can GS extend its run as dealmaking rebounds, restructuring sharpens focus, and capital returns stay strong into 2026? Let us find out.
EOG Resources says oversupply, higher Venezuela output weighing on shale prices — Negative
EOG Reuters — January 07, 2026EOG Resources' finance chief Ann Janssen said on Wednesday oversupply and potentially higher production from Venezuela are pushing oil prices down, a trend that is likely to persist for several more quarters.
Century Communities Announces January Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting in Yelm, WA — Neutral
CCS PRNewsWire — January 07, 2026Willow Glenn to feature spacious two-story homes with community views of Mt. Rainier YELM, Wash.
ETF Prime: 5 ETF Stories to Watch as 2026 Gets Underway — Neutral
BAI HYG IJR IWM NUKZ ROBO USHY ETF Trends — January 07, 2026Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, joined host Nate Geraci this week on ETF Prime to preview five key ETF stories to watch in 2026 following a record year that saw nearly $1.5 trillion in net inflows.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to ALKS' Narcolepsy Drug — Positive
ALKS Zacks Investment Research — January 07, 2026Alkermes wins FDA Breakthrough Therapy status for alixorexton in NT1 after Vibrance-1 data shows improvement in wakefulness.
Saxena White P.A. Files Securities Fraud Class Action Against Coupang, Inc., Certain of Its Executives, and Coupang Corp., Expanding the Class Period and Allegations Asserted in Related Action — Neutral
CPNG GlobeNewsWire — January 07, 2026BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saxena White P.A., along with its co-counsel Hausfeld LLP, Keller Rohrback L.L.P., and We The People Law Group, have filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit (the “Class Action”) in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington against Coupang, Inc. (“Coupang” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CPNG), certain of its executive officers, and Coupang Corp. (collectively, “Defendants”). The Class Action asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder …
From Netflix to Uber: How 8 top business leaders used crisis to reinvent their companies — Positive
NFLX UBER CNBC — January 07, 2026Crisis is often the moment when great leaders try to reinvent their companies — not when they fail. Across industries, breakdowns in trust, safety and culture became catalysts for resetting values, strategy and decision-making.
Duke Energy Florida unveils nation's first system capable of producing, storing and combusting 100% green hydrogen — Neutral
DUK PRNewsWire — January 07, 2026The innovative DeBary Production Storage System will diversify and strengthen the company's generation fleet, creating value for customers and helping meet energy demand DEBARY, Fla., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Duke Energy Florida unveiled its DeBary Hydrogen Production Storage System in Volusia County, the first demonstration project in the United States capable of using an end-to-end system to produce, store and combust up to 100% green hydrogen.
CDC: High-Dividend ETF Aiming For Strong Risk-Adjusted Returns — Positive
CDC Seeking Alpha — January 07, 2026The VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF receives a 'sell' rating due to fundamental portfolio weaknesses and an unreliable long/cash strategy. CDC has given up its lead over its 100% equity benchmark, represented by CDL, since its success rotation into treasuries in Q1 2020. Its 3.44% estimated dividend yield is reasonably attractive but no better than peers like LVHD, SPHD, and SCHD. Notably, SCHD has delivered superior total and downside risk-adjusted returns.
PAAS Soars 163% in a Year: What's the Right Strategy for Investors? — Positive
PAAS Zacks Investment Research — January 07, 2026Pan American Silver stock has jumped 163% in a year, driven by a major acquisition, rising silver output, record cash flow and a valuation that still trails peers.
