Applied Industrial Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Miss — Positive

AIT   Zacks Investment Research — January 28, 2026

AIT tops Q2 earnings estimates as acquisitions and modest organic growth lift profits, even as revenues came in slightly below expectations.

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Starbucks Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y, Stock Up — Neutral

SBUX   Zacks Investment Research — January 28, 2026

SBUX's shares jump pre-market after Q1 results show rising revenues, improving comps and early traction from its "Back to Starbucks" strategy.

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Aptiv Gears Up to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Offing? — Positive

APTV   Zacks Investment Research — January 28, 2026

APTV heads into its fourth-quarter earnings with revenue growth expectations, strong segment demand and a track record of beating estimates.

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A. O. Smith Gears Up to Report Q4 Earnings: What to Expect? — Neutral

AOS   Zacks Investment Research — January 28, 2026

AOS reports Q4 results on Jan. 29, with revenue growth expected from North America and acquisitions, offset by China weakness and cost pressures.

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Danaher Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Life Sciences Sales Up Y/Y — Positive

DHR   Zacks Investment Research — January 28, 2026

DHR beats Q4 estimates as sales rise 4.5%, driven by strength across Life Sciences, Diagnostics and Biotech, and issued upbeat 2026 earnings guidance.

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Dollar at a 4-Year Low? ETFs That You Could Play — Negative

CEW  UDN   Zacks Investment Research — January 28, 2026

The U.S. dollar slid to a four-year low after President Donald Trump downplayed the currency's decline earlier this month, adding further pressure on the greenback following a prolonged period of weakness, as quoted on Reuters.

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How Does GM Stock Compare With Ford? — Neutral

F  GM   Forbes — January 28, 2026

General Motors experienced a rise of 8.7% over the past day. You might feel inclined to purchase more shares, or perhaps you want to reduce your investment.

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QQQY Flips Nasdaq Volatility Into a 45% Yield, Paid Weekly! It's Hard To Process — Positive

QQQY   24/7 Wall Street — January 28, 2026

The Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options & 0DTE Income ETF ( NASDAQ:QQQY ) launched in September 2023 to deliver enhanced income by selling options that expire the same day they're written.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (BWB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral

BWB   Seeking Alpha — January 28, 2026

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (BWB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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ETFs to Watch as Gold Breaches the $5,200 Mark — Negative

GLD   Zacks Investment Research — January 28, 2026

With gold breaking the $5,200 mark amid geopolitical tensions and rising tariff uncertainties, gold ETFs remain top long-term investor bets.

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PPG Industries' Earnings Lag Estimates in Q4, Revenues Up Y/Y — Negative

PPG   Zacks Investment Research — January 28, 2026

PPG posts Q4 earnings miss despite 5% revenue growth, with all three coating segments topping sales estimates.

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MP vs. LYSDY: Which Rare-Earth Stock Boasts More Upside? — Positive

LYSDY  MP   Zacks Investment Research — January 28, 2026

Lynas Rare Earths emerges as the stronger pick as rare earth demand rises, backed by completed expansions, heavy rare earth output and a cheaper valuation.

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited declares dividend — Neutral

CP   PRNewsWire — January 28, 2026

CALGARY, AB, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.228 per share on the outstanding Common Shares. The dividend is payable on April 27, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on March 27, 2026, and is an "eligible" dividend for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial/territorial legislation.

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KQQQ: Flexible Options Fund Providing Hefty Distribution Yield — Positive

KQQQ   Seeking Alpha — January 28, 2026

Kurv Technology Titans Select ETF (KQQQ) offers a highly active, flexible options strategy on a concentrated portfolio of top technology growth stocks. KQQQ stands apart by blending synthetic long positions, selective covered calls, and occasional hedges, resulting in partial overwriting and uncapped upside on key holdings. The fund's distribution yield surged to 17.24%, reflecting a recent, more aggressive options-writing stance and coinciding with a significant AUM increase.

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Participation notifications by Citigroup Inc. — Neutral

C   GlobeNewsWire — January 28, 2026

Press release Regulated information Brussels, January 28, 2026, 17:45 CET

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BLOX: Why It Belongs In Your Income Portfolio — Positive

BLOX   Seeking Alpha — January 28, 2026

Nicholas Crypto Income ETF (BLOX) prioritizes growth, leveraging aggressive income strategies and direct crypto exposure, with a primary focus on Bitcoin and related equities. BLOX employs dynamic options strategies—synthetic covered calls, credit call spreads, and overlays—tailored to market conditions to capture both volatility-driven growth and high income. The ETF's performance closely tracks Bitcoin, outperforming during rallies and offsetting declines with robust income, supporting a bullish long-term outlook.

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Amazon is cutting 16,000 corporate jobs An internal FAQ viewed by Business Insider includes details for affected employees. This is the second big layoff by Amazon since October.

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You may already have added small-cap and international exposure. Don't forget about midcap stocks.

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V.F. Corporation (VFC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral

VFC   Seeking Alpha — January 28, 2026

V.F. Corporation (VFC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral

SF   Seeking Alpha — January 28, 2026

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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