Castle Biosciences surged 77.9% after a Zacks upgrade, highlighting how the firm's stock picks outpaced the broader market in recent months.

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Altria Nicotine Pouch Volumes Surge: Is Helix the Real Profit Driver? — Positive

MO   Zacks Investment Research — December 29, 2025

MO's Helix Innovations is lifting oral tobacco results as nicotine pouch volumes climb, prices rise, and margins expand despite declines in other categories.

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Verizon: Out of the Doghouse and Into Your Dividend Portfolio — Positive

VZ   MarketBeat — December 29, 2025

Verizon NYSE: VZ is 2025's Dog of the Dow. The Dogs of the Dow list includes the index's top 10 dividend yields, which are expected to outperform the index over the subsequent year, according to popular theory.

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4 Dividend Paying Stocks Worth Watching for Steady Income in 2026 — Positive

AFG  CINF  RDN  SLF   Zacks Investment Research — December 29, 2025

Insurers like Radian Group, Cincinnati Financial, American Financial, and Sun Life Financial, which have an impressive dividend history, offer a breather amid volatility.

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3 Beaten-Down Biotech Stocks to Buy for a 2026 Turnaround — Positive

ALT  IBRX  MCRB   Zacks Investment Research — December 29, 2025

Beaten-down biotech stocks like ALT, IBRX and MCRB are eyeing a 2026 rebound as FDA alignment, pipeline progress and approvals fuel optimism.

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SMX's Platform Creates a World Where Silver Gets Audited, Not Explained — Neutral

SMX   Accesswire — December 29, 2025

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Global supply chains were built for efficiency, not inspection. For decades, auditability was handled through paperwork, attestations, and trust between counterparties.

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Silver Mining Stock Pulls Back Alongside Precious Metals — Negative

AG   Schaeffers Research — December 29, 2025

First Majestic Silver Corp (NYSE:AG) stock is down 4.9% to trade at $16.56 at last glance, the silver miner struggling as the red-hot safe haven asset pulls back from its record run.

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San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2025) - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is investigating potential violations of U.S. federal securities laws involving Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) focused on whether Cogent Communications and certain of its executives made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material information to investors. If you have information that could assist in the Cogent Communications investigation or if you are a Cogent Communications investor who suffered a loss and would like to learn more, you can provide your information here: https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-cogent-communications-holdings-inc-investigation-ccoi.html You can also contact attorneys J.C.

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Enrollment in the Pivotal Phase 3 OVATION 3 Study Advances Company Toward Future BLA Filing New Data from MRD Study Reinforces IMNN-001's Promise as a Potential Breakthrough Immunotherapy LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMUNON , Inc. (Nasdaq: IMNN) Dear Valued Shareholders, 2025, A Year of Momentum: Advancing Toward a Potential Breakthrough in Ovarian Cancer Treatment As we close out 2025, I am excited to reflect on a year marked by significant clinical progress, robust data validation, and strategic execution that has significantly strengthened IMUNON's position.

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DigitalBridge Group Stock Soars on Softbank Buyout Buzz — Positive

DBRG  SFTBF  SFTBY   Schaeffers Research — December 29, 2025

DigitalBridge Group Inc (NYSE:DBRG) stock is surging today, last seen up 9.9% at $15.30, after news that Japan-based Softbank is in advanced talks to acquire the company for $4 billion in an effort to expand its AI infrastructure.

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Buy 3 Fintech Bigwigs for 2026 to Tap Global Digital Finance Revolution — Positive

AFRM  HOOD  SOFI   Zacks Investment Research — December 29, 2025

HOOD, SOFI and AFRM lead a fintech trio poised to ride AI, mobile growth and lower rates into 2026's digital finance boom.

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Natural Gas Outlook: Can Cold Weather Lift Prices in January 2026? — Positive

EE  LNG  WMB   Zacks Investment Research — December 29, 2025

Cold weather and steady LNG demand lift natural gas prices, putting WMB, LNG, and EE in focus for January 2026.

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Figma vs. Autodesk: Which Design SaaS Stock is a Safer Bet? — Positive

ADSK  FIG   Zacks Investment Research — December 29, 2025

ADSK's scale, AI monetization and steadier earnings growth make it a safer design SaaS bet than FIG amid rising AI-driven costs.

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Which Oil and Gas Stocks Are Best Positioned for AI Adoption — Positive

BP  CVX  TTE  XOM   Zacks Investment Research — December 29, 2025

BP, CVX, XOM, and TTE are using AI to transform energy operations, driving efficiency, emissions cuts and returns.

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Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Kilroy Realty Stock? — Neutral

KRC   Zacks Investment Research — December 29, 2025

Investors need to pay close attention to KRC stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Best Momentum Stock to Buy for December 29th — Positive

BG  M  TGS   Zacks Investment Research — December 29, 2025

M, BG and TGS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on December 29, 2025.

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Platinum has broken above $2,300, confirming a long-term breakout fueled by rising investment demand and clean energy growth, setting the stage for a potential surge toward $3,000 in 2026.

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Xcel Energy Expands Giving, Supports Communities and Nonprofits in 2025 — Neutral

XEL   Business Wire — December 29, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xcel Energy employees, contractors and retirees, supported by the company's Foundation, provided over $14 million and tens of thousands of volunteer hours in 2025 to support charitable organizations and causes. Throughout the year, they embraced opportunities to donate their time and act on a shared commitment to making a difference in their communities, volunteering nearly 60,000 hours. The Foundation expanded its giving impact this year by investing nearly $5 mil.

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Ocugen Stock Surges 75% Year to Date: What's in Store for 2026? — Positive

OCGN   Zacks Investment Research — December 29, 2025

Ocugen rises 75% YTD as it advances three gene therapies, with multiple phase II/III readouts and filings lined up for 2026.

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How Much Upside is Left in nCino (NCNO)? Wall Street Analysts Think 32.1% — Positive

NCNO   Zacks Investment Research — December 29, 2025

The consensus price target hints at a 32.1% upside potential for nCino (NCNO). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

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