Energy Is, By Far, My Favorite Sector For 2026 — Positive
AETUF AM AR CNQ CVX DVN ET EXE FANG LB MPLX PR RRC TPL TRMLF TRP VNOM WBI WES XOM XOP Seeking Alpha — December 24, 2025Energy badly lagged this year, and I underestimated how severe the supply glut would be. I was early - but the long-term thesis remains firmly intact. Today's oil prices aren't sustainable. Low prices are forcing discipline, squeezing supply, and creating a rare setup where sentiment and fundamentals are deeply misaligned. With positioning extremely bearish and costs rising, I see energy setting up for a powerful reversal - offering both income and upside for patient investors.
CompoSecure, Inc. today announced that its stockholders have approved the issuance of shares of CompoSecure Class A Common Stock in connection with the proposed business combination with Husky Technologies Limited (“Husky”) — Neutral
CMPO GlobeNewsWire — December 24, 2025SOMERSET, N.J., Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompoSecure, Inc. (NYSE: CMPO) today announced that its stockholders have approved the issuance of shares of CompoSecure Class A Common Stock in connection with the proposed business combination with Husky Technologies Limited (“Husky”). The business combination with Husky is expected to close in January 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
Nike: Recovery Has Momentum, But There's Also A Margin Problem (Rating Downgrade) — Positive
NKE Seeking Alpha — December 24, 2025Nike is downgraded from buy to hold due to persistent margin pressure and macro headwinds. Despite double-beat Q2 results and strong North American sales, NKE faces ongoing declines in key international segments and year-over-year EPS. Margins fell 300 bps to 40.6%, and forward P/E remains elevated at 37.7x, limiting near-term upside.
Stardust Power Secures Financing To Advance Oklahoma Lithium Refinery Toward Construction — Neutral
SDST GlobeNewsWire — December 24, 2025GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST) (“Stardust Power” or “the Company”), an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, today announced it has executed a Securities Purchase Agreement with a single institutional investor providing for up to $15.0 million in senior secured convertible debt financing to support early-stage construction activities at its lithium refinery project in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Digi Power X Provides Letter to Shareholders on 2025 Highlights and Strategic Update — Neutral
DGXX GlobeNewsWire — December 24, 2025This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company's amended and restated prospectus supplement dated November 18, 2025, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated May 15, 2025 This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company's amended and restated prospectus supplement dated November 18, 2025, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated May 15, 2025
Galileo Resources advances copper portfolio in Zambia and US exploration programmes — Positive
CPER JJC Proactive Investors — December 24, 2025Galileo Resources PLC (AIM:GLR) hailed progress across its copper portfolio as the mine developer secured a post-period collaboration with Jubilee Metals Group aimed at accelerating production at the Molefe copper asset. In Zambia's Copperbelt, Galileo continued to progress the Luansobe copper project, in which it holds a 75% interest alongside local partner Statunga Investments.
Should Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (FNDA) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral
FNDA Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (FNDA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on August 13, 2013.
Is Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF (DEUS) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral
DEUS Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market, the Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF (DEUS) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 11/24/2015.
Is First Trust Mid Cap Core AlphaDEX ETF (FNX) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral
FNX Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025The First Trust Mid Cap Core AlphaDEX ETF (FNX) made its debut on 05/08/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Blend category of the market.
Should iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral
IJK Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025Looking 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.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)? — Neutral
VFH Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025Designed 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.
Should First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector ETF (QQXT) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral
QQXT Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025Looking 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.
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC)? — Neutral
FTEC Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025The 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.
Is Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral
PEY Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025The 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.
Should Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral
VONG Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025The 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.
Should You Invest in the VanEck Oil Services ETF (OIH)? — Neutral
OIH Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025Launched 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.
Is State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) a Strong ETF Right Now? — Neutral
XSW Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025Launched 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.
Should Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF (VONV) Be on Your Investing Radar? — Neutral
VONV Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025The 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.
Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB)? — Neutral
XHB Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025If 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.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE)? — Neutral
IYE Zacks Investment Research — December 24, 2025Looking 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.