Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF (XMMO) is rated a buy with a $170 price target, implying 20% upside for 2026. XMMO is positioned to benefit from Fed rate cuts, robust US GDP growth, and strong earnings momentum in mid-cap stocks. XMMO's portfolio is diversified across sectors, led by high-growth holdings like CIEN, TWLO, and LITE, supporting the bullish outlook.

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Storage and memory stocks lead S&P 500 gains in 2025 — Positive

IVV  SPLG  SPXL  SPY  SSO  UPRO  VOO   Proactive Investors — December 30, 2025

It's been a strong year for US stocks, with the top-performing S&P 500 companies delivering remarkable gains fueled by AI-driven demand, commodity surges, and domestic manufacturing and trade policy tailwinds. The storage and memory sector, including SanDisk, Western Digital, Seagate, and Micron, was among the year's top performers due to increased investment in AI hardware.

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Meta Platforms to acquire Singapore-based AI firm Manus for $2B — Positive

META   Proactive Investors — December 30, 2025

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) has agreed to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence company with Chinese roots, in a deal valued at more than $2 billion, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. According to the report, the acquisition, completed in roughly 10 days, marks a rare US purchase of an Asian tech company.

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Service Properties Trust: Substantially Undervalued — Positive

SVC   Seeking Alpha — December 30, 2025

Service Properties Trust (SVC) is transitioning from a hotel-focused REIT to a predominantly net lease REIT, unlocking valuation upside. SVC has executed significant hotel asset sales, reduced debt, and now boasts robust liquidity exceeding $1 billion. The current 10x EBITDA multiple undervalues SVC relative to net lease peers, suggesting 30–40% share price upside.

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4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Consumer Confidence Plummets — Positive

ATO  AWR  INGR  SRE   Zacks Investment Research — December 30, 2025

With consumer confidence sliding, low-beta defensive picks like ATO, AWR, SRE and INGR stand out as investors look to limit downside risk.

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Here Is A Stock With High Cash Yield You Didn't Know About: KTB — Positive

KTB   Forbes — December 30, 2025

Kontoor Brands (KTB) may prove to be a promising addition to your investment portfolio, as it demonstrates a high cash yield, solid fundamentals, and a favorable valuation. Companies of this nature can utilize cash to support further revenue growth or distribute it to their shareholders through dividends or buyback programs.

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Blue Owl Capital Inc. (“Blue Owl” or “the Company”) (NYSE: OWL) 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 6, 2025 and November 16, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before February 2, 2026.

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San Antonio, TX, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROW) (the "Company"), a registered investment advisory firm with longstanding experience in global markets and specialized sectors, is proud to celebrate two significant milestones on December 30, 2025. In a year marked by historic moves in gold, the U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metals Miner ETF (GOAU) will transition from passive indexing to active management, enabling greater agility while remaining grounded in the Company's proprietary Smart Beta 2.0 investment discipline.

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Inspire Medical (“Inspire” or the "Company") (NYSE: INSP) investors of a class action on behalf of investors that bought securities between August 6, 2024 and August 4, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Inspire investors have until January 5, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

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Advanced Biomed Inc. Announces Disposal of its Hong Kong Subsidiary — Neutral

ADVB   GlobeNewsWire — December 30, 2025

Tainan City, Taiwan, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Biomed Inc. (Nasdaq: ADVB) (the “Company”, “Advanced Biomed”), a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative biomedical products for precision medicine and advanced diagnostics, today announced that on December 23, 2025, it entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) with an unrelated third party, Wei Ha Hui (the “Buyer”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Advanced Biomed (HK) Limited, a Hong Kong company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Hong Kong Subsidiary”), for an aggregate purchase price …

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Will Dollar Tree's Strategic Initiatives and Store Expansions Aid? — Positive

DLTR   Zacks Investment Research — December 30, 2025

DLTR's store conversions, 3.0 formats and Uber Eats partnership lift comps, traffic and basket size, signaling sustainable growth momentum.

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Reasons Why Investors Can Consider Buying ADP Stock Now — Positive

ADP   Zacks Investment Research — December 30, 2025

Automatic Data Processing accelerates growth via DataCloud, Q1 FY26 mid-single-digit gains and 25.5% margins, plus smart deals and a 51st straight dividend hike.

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Toronto Dominion Bank (The) (TD) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue? — Positive

TD   Zacks Investment Research — December 30, 2025

Toronto-Dominion (TD) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Fox Corporation (FOX) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run? — Positive

FOX   Zacks Investment Research — December 30, 2025

Fox (FOX) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run? — Positive

MU   Zacks Investment Research — December 30, 2025

Micron (MU) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue? — Positive

HGTY   Zacks Investment Research — December 30, 2025

Hagerty (HGTY) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out? — Positive

JLL   Zacks Investment Research — December 30, 2025

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Chicago, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 2025, Christie's International Real Estate strengthened its stature as the global authority in luxury real estate, welcoming a wave of premier affiliates across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, closing industry-defining sales, and attracting a number of top-producing agents. These accomplishments underscore the enduring value of a brand built on global reach, local expertise and a bespoke client experience, and position the network for a successful 2026.

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited, (“Telix” or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TLX) investors of a class action on behalf of investors that bought securities between February 21, 2025 and August 28, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Telix investors have until January 9, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

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Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of Coupang, Inc. Investors — Neutral

CPNG   GlobeNewsWire — December 30, 2025

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Coupang, Inc., (“Coupang” or the "Company") (NYSE: CPNG) investors off a class action on behalf of investors that bought securities between August 6, 2025 and December 16, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Coupang investors have until February 17, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

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