Chevron Corporation is upgraded to Buy, driven by its unique first-mover advantage in Venezuela's oil sector. CVX's potential to reclaim assets and expand reserves by 20–30 years positions it as a future-proof supermajor. Risks include $110B in infrastructure costs, possible FCF dilution, and oil price pressure from new supply.

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POSCO Holdings advances its LFP cathode push with a CNGR-FINO JV, approving a Pohang plant set for 2026 build, 2027 output and 50,000-ton capacity.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: SPXC) (“SPX” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Whitman as its new Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, effective January 5, 2026.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (“Freeport” or “the Company”) (NYSE: FCX) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 15, 2022 and September 24, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before January 12, 2026.

ASML shares rallied on Monday to make the stock one of the strongest-performing members of the Nasdaq 100 after an analyst upgrade due to demand from memory-chip producers.

The tech sector has been far choppier in recent weeks, and the new year might see more of the same as volatility continues working its way through parts of the tech scene.

If the U.S. can exert control over Venezuela's leadership and energy sector, the long-term implications could be substantial.

Energy stocks are on the rise today, after the U.S. military captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife over the weekend.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Fiserv (FISV) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

Infleqtion's focus on quantum sensing, commercial traction, and collaborations with Safran and Nvidia position it for accelerated revenue growth and sector leadership. Post-merger, Infleqtion's strong cash position and no debt enable aggressive investment in quantum sensing and computing, supporting a bullish outlook. Despite sector volatility and high multiples, I expect CCCX shares to potentially double as revenue visibility improves and analyst coverage increases.

UNH shares are down 34.5% in a year as costs and margins bite, with Q4 earnings and 2026 guidance set to test whether value is emerging.

Camtek (CAMT) is a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) despite recently beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The stock has a Zacks Style Score for Value of F and an A for Growth.

CIEN enters fiscal 2026 with record results as AI-driven cloud and service provider orders boost backlog and support a nearly 24% revenue growth outlook.

Corning's push into the U.S. solar supply chain is reshaping its growth story, backed by strong segment gains and estimate upgrades.

Amazon is launching an Alexa.com website that allows some users to chat with its AI assistant via their browser. The company launched Alexa+ last February and it remains in early access.

Retirees need predictable income and protection from large drawdowns during withdrawal years.

Investors are digesting the news from over the weekend that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro no longer is in charge of the South American nation. Early returns are promising for energy firms.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Firefly Aerospace Inc. (“Firefly” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: FLY) for violations of the federal securities laws. Investors who purchased the Company's securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's Offering Documents issued in connection with its initial public offering (“IPO”) conducted on August 7, 2025, and/or between August 7, 2025 and September 29, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before January 12, 2026.

DELAWARE, Ohio, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued under the same headline on Monday, January 5th by Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), please note that the dates of reporting the first quarter financial results and the conference call should be Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28 respectively. The corrected release follows: Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today it will report the company's 2026 first quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.