Should iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral

IJK   Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025

Looking for broad exposure to the Mid Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on July 24, 2000.

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Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)? — Neutral

VFH   Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

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Should First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector ETF (QQXT) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral

QQXT   Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector ETF (QQXT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on February 8, 2007.

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Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC)? — Neutral

FTEC   Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025

The Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) was launched on October 21, 2013, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.

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Is Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral

PEY   Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025

The Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY) was launched on 12/09/2004, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Value category of the market.

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Should Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral

VONG   Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025

The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) was launched on September 20, 2010, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

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Should You Invest in the VanEck Oil Services ETF (OIH)? — Neutral

OIH   Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025

Launched on December 20, 2011, the VanEck Oil Services ETF (OIH) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Energy - Equipment and services segment of the equity market.

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Is State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral

XSW   Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025

Launched on 09/28/2011, the State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.

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Should Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF (VONV) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral

VONV   Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025

The Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF (VONV) was launched on September 22, 2010, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

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Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB)? — Neutral

XHB   Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Industrials - Engineering and Construction segment of the equity market, look no further than the State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 31, 2006.

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Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE)? — Neutral

IYE   Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025

Looking for broad exposure to the Energy - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.

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Santa rally favors tech, crypto and gold, says Fed Watch's Ben Emons — Positive

AAAU  BAR  DBP  DGL  GLD  GLDM  IAU  OUNZ  SGOL  UGL   CNBC Television — December 24, 2025

Ben Emons, Founder at FedWatch Advisors, says markets are setting up for a Santa rally, favoring tech, consumer discretionary, bitcoin, and gold, with seasonality, dip-buying psychology, and geopolitical risk supporting further upside.

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Intel Stock Drops. Blame Nvidia. — Negative

INTC  NVDA   Barrons — December 24, 2025

Chip companies have been testing Intel's production process, known as 18A.

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Shares of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) gained 3.54% over the past five trading sessions after gaining 1.59% the five prior.

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Alphabet's Pullback After a Big Year—Is This the Dip to Buy? — Neutral

GOOG  GOOGL   MarketBeat — December 24, 2025

Shares are up roughly 64% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the broader market and reaffirming the company's status as a core leader within the Magnificent Seven.

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Ares Capital Vs. Blue Owl Capital: A Battle Of BDC Titans — Positive

ARCC  OWL   Seeking Alpha — December 24, 2025

ARCC shows superior dividend coverage resilience in a -50bps rate cut scenario compared to OBDC. Non-accruals for ARCC trended down to 1.0% in Q3 2025, while OBDC experienced an uptick to 1.3%. Despite OBDC's higher yield, ARCC's historical Total Return outperforms, due to its equity-kicker strategy.

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Monarch Casino: Valuation Is Nearly Fair, Optionality Is Not — Positive

MCRI   Seeking Alpha — December 24, 2025

Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) remains a top regional casino play, maintaining a 'Buy' rating despite a modest revenue miss and slower growth. MCRI's properties in Reno and Black Hawk continue to outperform peers, with strong market share gains and resilient margins across segments. FCF surged to $53.5 million as renovation capex tapered; significant cash reserves and shareholder returns position MCRI for buybacks or further expansion.

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If UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves was expecting a cheerier, easier year than the one that has just gone, then she should look away now. Economic growth was meant to offer a little more fiscal latitude; however, according to Morgan Stanley, the handcuffs will remain firmly in place.

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$41 Million USD Transaction Reinforces PowerBank's Growth Model; Seven-Year Strategic Alliance Expands with Three Additional Community Solar Facilities PowerBank Strengthens New York Market Position with 11th Solar Advocate Development Partnership Project 16.87 MW of Total Projects Included in Transaction including Elmira, Jordan Road 1, and Jordan Road 2 Projects; Partnership Since 2018 Validates PowerBank's Development Excellence TORONTO , Dec. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103) ("PowerBank" or the "Company"), a leader in North American energy infrastructure development and asset ownership, today announced that further to its press release of December 22, 2025 , …

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Buy The Dip: 2 Of The Best Undervalued 8%-10% Yields I've Seen — Positive

AMLP  BIZD  EPD  ET  FDUS  MLPA  MPLX  SCHD   Seeking Alpha — December 24, 2025

Investors are being handed a rare gift with some high-yielding, undervalued opportunities available right now. Two 8-10% yields look far safer and cheaper than the market assumes. I share a contrarian setup that could quietly deliver very strong total returns.

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