Should You Continue to Hold EXAS Stock in Your Portfolio Now? — Neutral

EXAS   Zacks Investment Research — December 30, 2025

Exact Sciences is investing heavily in R&D and commercial capabilities to boost Cologuard adoption, but competition and macro pressures cloud the outlook.

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3 Stocks Likely to Gain From Rising HSA Contribution & Medicare Premium — Positive

DXCM  MASI  RMD   Zacks Investment Research — December 30, 2025

Rising HSA limits and higher Medicare premiums in 2026 could lift demand for chronic care devices from DexCom, ResMed and Masimo.

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2 Auto Stocks Cooling Off to Close Out 2025 — Neutral

F  GM   Schaeffers Research — December 29, 2025

Last time we mentioned General Motors Co (NYSE:GM), the stock was fresh off a post-earnings four-year peak.

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The AI Boom Needs Power: Why GE Vernova Stands Out For 2026 — Positive

GEV   Seeking Alpha — December 29, 2025

I rate GE Vernova a "Buy," driven by rapid earnings growth and its pivotal role in AI-driven power infrastructure. Q3 results showed 10% organic revenue growth, robust margin expansion, and a $135 billion backlog, with the Electrification segment growth prospects exceeding 25%. Investor Day guidance lifted 2028 revenue targets to $52 billion and EBITDA margin to 20%, with a doubled dividend and $1 billion capex for Electrification.

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These 3 Consumer Stocks Just Authorized Big-Time Buyback Programs — Neutral

ETSY  KR  LULU   MarketBeat — December 29, 2025

Three consumer goods stocks recently announced significant share repurchase authorizations, and all three now have buyback capacity equal to 5% or more of their market capitalization.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2025) - Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in CarMax, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/carmax-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2025) - Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after significant stock drops resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Stride, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/stride-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2025) - Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Synopsys, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/synopsys-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2025) - Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Integer, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2025) - Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Inspire, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/inspire-medical-systems-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2025) - Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Alexandria Real Estate, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/alexandria-real-estate-class-action-lawsuit.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Most companies define market opportunity by demand signals. In regulated environments, the real driver is enforcement.

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This High Conviction Tech ETF is Sending a Buy Signal to Close 2025 — Positive

GTEK   ETF Trends — December 29, 2025

If you're invested in the broad market, you almost certainly have exposure to the megacap tech firms that have defined the S&P 500 for over a year. While the megacap tech names have delivered strong performances for portfolios, they continue to represent some notable concentration risk.

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Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) had a 2024 to forget. The chipmaker lost more than 50% of its market value, and its stock was kicked out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average after 25 years.

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Should You Buy Nu Holdings (NU) Stock Before February? — Positive

NU   The Motley Fool — December 29, 2025

Nu outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 12 months. It's still gaining customers without sacrificing its margins.

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Why Ultragenyx Pharmaceuticals Stock Is Plummeting Today — Negative

RARE   The Motley Fool — December 29, 2025

Ultragenyx Pharmaceuticals reported Phase 3 results for setrusumab, a potential treatment for osteogenesis imperfecta. Several firms have reduced their price targets on Ultragenyx stock.

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Costco's 2025: 3 Things Investors Should Know Heading Into the New Year — Positive

COST   The Motley Fool — December 29, 2025

Memberships remain Costco's core profit engine. Steady sales growth matters more than flashy growth.

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Five Things to Know About Nvidia's $20 Billion Licensing Deal — Positive

NVDA   WSJ — December 29, 2025

The chipmaker's AI-inference agreement with startup Groq indicates growing competition for top talent and technology.

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Is PepsiCo's Margin Outlook Improving Despite Tariff Cost Pressures? — Positive

PEP   Zacks Investment Research — December 29, 2025

PEP aims to boost margins through cost cuts, automation and global productivity, despite ongoing pressures and uneven segment performance.

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From Plastics to Metals, SMX Is Turning Verification Into a Platform Play — Neutral

SMX   Accesswire — December 29, 2025

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Most companies still think of verification as a feature. A box to check.

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