Fortrea Holdings Inc. (FTRE) Moves 5.5% Higher: Will This Strength Last? — Positive

FTRE   Zacks Investment Research — January 07, 2026

Fortrea Holdings Inc. (FTRE) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.

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Martin Marietta Materials is well-positioned for multi-year growth, driven by infrastructure, non-residential, and an anticipated residential recovery. MLM's margin expansion is underpinned by strong pricing, efficiency initiatives, portfolio transformation, and the PrecisIQ pricing platform rollout. Valuation is attractive: MLM trades in line with historical P/E, offers double-digit EPS growth, and a slight discount to peer VMC.

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Aircraft Parts Provider Breakout Ready On Earnings, Acquisition-Fueled Outlook — Positive

AIR   Investors Business Daily — January 07, 2026

Aircraft parts provider AAR clears Q2 views, acquisitions bolster sales outlook. AIR stock set to break out to record highs.

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This $40 Billion News Could Be Game-Changing for Nvidia Stock in 2026 — Neutral

NVDA   The Motley Fool — January 07, 2026

In December, President Donald Trump decided to permit Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 chips to some Chinese customers. A Reuters report suggests that there is high demand for Nvidia's chips in China.

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Alaska Airlines orders 110 Boeing planes in expansion plan — Positive

ALK  BA   Reuters — January 07, 2026

Alaska Airlines is ordering 110 new Boeing planes, the largest single order in the airline's history, it said on Wednesday.

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These 5 Software Stocks Prove Profitability Beats Growth in 2026 — Positive

FTNT  INTU  MSFT  ORCL  PLTR   24/7 Wall Street — January 07, 2026

Software stocks have split into two camps in 2026. The winners are printing money with expanding margins and accelerating growth.

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Concentrix Corporation (NASDAQ: CNXC) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, before the opening bell on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2025.

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US wants Venezuelan oil flowing again with revenues in US accounts, Wright says — Positive

BNO  DBO  GUSH  IEO  OIH  OIL  PXJ  UCO  USO  XOP   Reuters — January 07, 2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday the United States government wants to get Venezuelan oil flowing again, deposit money into U.S.-controlled accounts and create conditions for U.S. oil companies to enter the country.

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TSMC Stock Can Keep Winning From AI, J.P. Morgan Says. — Positive

TSM   Barrons — January 07, 2026

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is the dominant AI chip manufacturer. Intel won't challenge it any time soon, according to J.P.

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Spotify is expanding its monetization program for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters, as it aims to better compete with YouTube and Netflix in the booming market.

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Within the first week of 2026, the S&P 500 leaderboard has already delivered a surprise. Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) has quietly muscled its way into the top year-to-date performers, up more than 20% in just three trading days, and the technicals suggest the move may not be a fluke.

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Options Corner: XYZ Upgrade Boosts Bullish Momentum — Positive

XYZ   Schwab Network — January 07, 2026

BNP Paribas upgraded Block (XYZ) to outperform from neutral. While it gave shares got a boost, Rick Ducat notes the long recovery ahead for the stock after it vastly underperformed the SPX in 2025.

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Purchase of 105 737-10s brings Alaska's 737 MAX order book to 174 airplanes Five 787 Dreamliners will enable further global network expansion Order announced as the companies celebrate 60 years of partnership SEATTLE, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Alaska Airlines today announced the carrier's largest-ever airplane order as part of its long-term plan to expand its domestic and international route networks. The order includes: 105 737-10 airplanes and options for 35 more of the largest 737 MAX variant to serve high-density routes and renew its existing fleet Five 787 widebody jets to expand the airline's long-haul service …

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Venezuela's Heavy Crude Potential: Can CVX, PSX & VLO Benefit? — Positive

CVX  PSX  VLO   Zacks Investment Research — January 07, 2026

CVX, PSX and VLO may benefit as Trump signals the possibility of U.S. access to Venezuela's heavy crude, improving prospects for producers and complex refiners.

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ETF Stories to Rule in 2026 — Positive

SPY   Zacks Investment Research — January 07, 2026

ETF themes to watch in 2026: S&P 500 strength, metals momentum, banks, AI, robotaxis, clean energy and global ETFs like SPY, COPX, TAN.

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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: TLX) (“Telix” or the “Company”) on behalf of investors who purchased Telix securities during the period of February 21, 2025 through August 28, 2025 (the “Class Period”).

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Alaska Airlines is ordering 105 more Boeing 737 Max 10 jets and five 787-10 Dreamliners in its biggest order ever. It's Alaska's first major Boeing order since a door plug panel blew out of a 737 Max 9 operated by the airline.

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PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SSD), an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today that Mike Olosky, Chief Executive Officer, and Matt Dunn, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the upcoming CJS Securities 26th Annual New Ideas for the New Year Conference on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

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Q4 2025 U.S. common dividend increases were $16.1 billion, up 14.9% from $14.0 billion in Q3 2025 and up 13.0% from $14.2 billion in Q4 2024. Q4 2025 U.S. common dividend decreases were $3.0 billion, down 12.4% from $3.4 billion in Q3 2025 and up 20.5% from $2.5 billion in Q4 2024.

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DXC Introduces Next-Gen Automotive Software Platform AMBER at CES 2026 — Neutral

DXC   PRNewsWire — January 07, 2026

A utomotive Made BettER Starts Here HIGHLIGHTS DXC introduces AMBER, a next generation automotive software platform designed to enhance in-vehicle infotainment systems, developed by DXC Luxoft. AMBER offers automakers a platform that adapts to any vehicle architecture, decreasing development time by 50%.

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