Stifel Financial is rated a "Buy" due to attractive 13x forward earnings, a robust capital position, and ongoing business momentum. SF's wealth management and institutional businesses posted double-digit revenue growth, with fee-based assets up 16% and advisory revenue up 46%. Management guides for 12% revenue growth in 2026, aggressive balance sheet expansion, and continued capital returns via dividends and buybacks.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) between June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important March 16, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

Appian Corporation is rated a buy, supported by enhanced service offerings, improved cost control, useful cash flow generation and a compelling long-term risk-reward profile. APPN's recent agentic AI launch and its enhanced go-to-market productivity will drive solid EBITDA growth while organic cash generation is on the up with a decent FCF yield of +3%. Despite a 27x forward EBITDA multiple and 75% premium to PEGA, APPN's superior +30% EBITDA growth helps justifies the valuation (PEGA is set to grow at 17%).

ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable March 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 17, 2026. Every quarter for 78 consecutive years, Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.

ASML Holding N.V. is upgraded to Buy as a robust semiconductor capex cycle materializes for 2027-28, supported by recent earnings and guidance beats. Q4 bookings hit a record €13.2B, nearly double expectations, with FY26 revenue guidance of €36.5B at midpoint, above consensus. Management authorized a €12B buyback through 2028 and raised the 2025 dividend by 17% to €7.50 per share.

Depending on the circumstances, investing in quantum computer developer IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) can be thrilling or gut-wrenching.

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F5, Inc. (FFIV) delivered strong Q1 results with 7% revenue growth and raised FY26 guidance, yet I maintain a neutral hold rating. FFIV's momentum is driven by systems revenue growth, AI customer wins, and regulatory tailwinds, but operational risks and competitive threats persist. Gross margins remain high but face pressure from rising memory costs; healthy cash flow funds aggressive buybacks, supporting liquidity.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A IxCrypto Inc. (NASDAQ: AIXC, "AIxC" or the "Company") , an advanced interactive platform bridging Web2 to Web3 with Embodied AI (EAI) and Real World Asset (RWA), today announced that total registered wallets on AIxC Hub have exceeded 1.1 million, coinciding with the launch of Tenki, a new AI-powered interactive game now available within the platform's Playground section. Tenki: AI Agent–Driven Interactive Entertainment Tenki is an AI agent–driven interactive game designed for entertainment, inspired by culturally rooted metaphysical themes and cyberpunk aesthetics.

The collaboration aims to modernize technology infrastructure and infuse AI to enhance member experiences TEANECK, N.J., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) announced today the renewal of a multi-million-dollar strategic collaboration with Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL), a leading leisure travel company.

Daniel Rubino with @WindowsCentral offers his perspective on the first half of Mag 7 companies reporting earnings this week. For Microsoft (MSFT), he believes the enterprise tech firm remains in a "great position" due to its Azure cloud platform and multi-modal AI approach.

PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE: TSQ) (“Townsquare” or the “Company”) announced today details related to its conference call to discuss fourth quarter financial results as well as Townsquare's participation in an upcoming investor conference.

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CP Group, an owner-operator of office properties across the Sunbelt, along with DRA Advisors, today announced it has signed a landmark lease agreement with D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), the only dual-platform quantum computing company, that provides annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services. D-Wave will relocate its global headquarters and establish a major U.S. Research and Development (R&D) facility at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus.

Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF offers strategic exposure to Korea's surging equity market, driven by AI-fueled semiconductor strength and supportive fiscal policy. Semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, comprising nearly 40% of the ETF, have propelled its 91% one-year return. Korean monetary policy, with a 100bps rate cut since late 2024 and stable rates ahead, underpins continued equity market momentum.

Realty Income Corporation delivers reliable, growing monthly dividends, now yielding 5.5%, and a strong stock appreciation potential. Post-Spirit Realty merger, O's top-line growth has accelerated, but future projections assume a more moderate 6% YoY compounding absent major M&A. Recent results show strong YoY growth: Q3 2025 revenue is up 10.5%, FFO per share is up 9.2%, and AFFO per share is up 2.9%.

NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuehn Law, PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. According to a federal securities lawsuit, Insiders at Integer caused the company to misrepresent or fail to disclose that: (1) Integer materially overstated its competitive position within the growing EP manufacturing market; (2) despite Integer's claims of strong visibility into customer demand, the Company was experiencing a sustained deterioration in sales relating to two of its EP devices; (3) in turn, Integer mischaracterized its EP devices …

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