Over the past decade, PepsiCo stock (NYSE; PEP) has solidified its status as a premier "cash cow" for investors, deploying a staggering $73 billion toward shareholder returns through a disciplined combination of consistent dividend growth and aggressive share buybacks.
Ondas is transitioning from selling individual drones to an integrated defense autonomy platform spanning air, ground, and counter-UAS systems. Defense demand is shifting from pilot programs to standardized, mission-critical deployments as autonomous threats become constant rather than episodic. Revenue accelerated to roughly $50 million recently, with management guiding toward a $170–$180 million revenue run rate in 2026.
Brinker International Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat as Chili's Continues to Deliver — Positive
EAT Barrons — January 28, 2026Brinker topped earnings and revenue expectations and raised full-year guidance as Chili's continues to outperform a sluggish restaurant sector.
Starbucks posts first US sales growth in two years, beats revenue estimates — Positive
SBUX Proactive Investors — January 28, 2026Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX, XETRA:SRB) reported quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, driven by its first US comparable sales growth in nearly two years and stronger traffic across key international markets, including China. The coffee chain posted net revenues of $9.9 billion for its fiscal first quarter, up 6% from a year earlier and ahead of analysts' estimate of $9.65 billion.
AT&T reports stronger-than-expected fourth quarter results — Positive
T Proactive Investors — January 28, 2026AT&T Inc (NYSE:T, XETRA:SOBA) reported fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results that modestly exceeded Wall Street expectations, supported by growth in mobility and fiber customers and higher earnings. AT&T posted revenue of about $33.5 billion, above the consensus estimate of $32.7 billion.
Confluent Medical Debuts Filmcast Select™ to Enable Tailored Performance in PTFE and Polyimide Tubing — Neutral
CFLT GlobeNewsWire — January 28, 2026New Filmcast Select™ Program Allows OEMs To Tailor Flexibility, Strength, And Durability In PTFE And Polyimide Tubing To Meet The Demands Of Next-Generation Minimally Invasive Devices New Filmcast Select™ Program Allows OEMs To Tailor Flexibility, Strength, And Durability In PTFE And Polyimide Tubing To Meet The Demands Of Next-Generation Minimally Invasive Devices
JPMorgan Chase to match $1,000 government contribution to employees' 'Trump accounts' — Positive
JPM CNBC — January 28, 2026JPMorgan Chase will match the U.S. government's one-time $1,000 contribution to new children's retirement savings accounts for eligible U.S. employees. In this article JPM
Johnson & Johnson: Strong Momentum Heading Into 2026 — Positive
JNJ Seeking Alpha — January 28, 2026Johnson & Johnson remains a buy as business momentum accelerates, with Q4 revenue up 9.1% YoY and strong U.S. sales resilience. Their deal with the Trump Administration eliminates tariffs in exchange for lower drug prices. This is expected to provide gross margin relief despite some remaining pressure. Guidance for 2026 calls for accelerating top-line growth and at least 50bps pre-tax operating margin expansion. They also have longer-term double-digit growth ambitions.
Intel Corporation faces persistent execution and supply bottlenecks, missing out on surging AI demand despite industry tailwinds. Q4 results showed revenue down 4.1% YoY to $13.7B, gross margin fell to 37.9%, and guidance signals further margin compression. INTC's next-gen 18A process is critical, but the company remains unproven in regaining competitiveness against TSMC.
JPMorgan's 2026 NII Guide Signals Resilience: Is JPM Stock a Buy Now? — Positive
JPM Zacks Investment Research — January 28, 2026JPM projects 2026 NII of $103B despite rate cuts, banking on loan growth, card balances and deposit gains. Does this justify betting on the stock?
Winmark Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend — Neutral
WINA Business Wire — January 28, 2026MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders. The quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share will be paid March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on the close of business on February 11, 2026. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval. Winmark - the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business f.
S&P 500 crosses 7,000 points for the first time, lifted by AI optimism — Positive
IVV SPLG SPXL SPY SSO UPRO VOO Reuters — January 28, 2026The S&P 500 breached the 7,000-point mark for the first time on Wednesday, driven by unrelenting optimism over artificial intelligence and expectations of strong Big Tech earnings as well as monetary policy easing.
Tesla Q4 earnings updates: Wall Street analysts are jittery over sales slump, AI roadmap — Negative
TSLA Business Insider — January 28, 2026Tesla earnings are looming, and Wall Street's outlook is mixed as vehicle sales remain in a rut and the company's AI plans continue to take shape. Analysts said ahead of the Wednesday report that they see challenges ahead for Elon Musk's carmaker, including uncertain EV demand and unclear timelines for some of its major AI projects.
Yorkville America Equities and Truth Social ETFs Announce Proposed Acquisition of the God Bless America ETF (YALL) — Neutral
YALL PRNewsWire — January 28, 2026SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yorkville America Equities, LLC, sponsor and investment advisor for the Truth Social Funds, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to reorganize the God Bless America ETF (Ticker: YALL) into the Truth Social Funds.
Texas Instruments forecasts upbeat quarter as analog chip demand rebounds — Positive
TXN Proactive Investors — January 28, 2026Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:TXN) forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling a recovery in analog chip demand after a prolonged downturn, as strong cash generation offset a slight year-on-year dip in profit. The analog semiconductor maker said it expects first-quarter revenue of $4.32 billion to $4.68 billion, compared with analysts' average estimate of $4.42 billion, pointing to stronger-than-seasonal demand across its core end markets.
Itron Partners With Snowflake to Advance AI-Driven Grid Planning — Positive
ITRI Zacks Investment Research — January 28, 2026ITRI teams up with Snowflake to power advanced grid planning, helping utilities manage DER complexity, modernize grids and cut costs with AI-driven analytics.
NEGG Investors Have Opportunity to Join Newegg Commerce, Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm — Neutral
NEGG GlobeNewsWire — January 28, 2026LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Newegg Commerce, Inc. (“Newegg” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: NEGG) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
Phunware Unveils Redesigned Corporate Website Highlighting Evolution of Flagship Hospitality Platform and Refined Products — Neutral
PHUN GlobeNewsWire — January 28, 2026Showcases Phunware's Introduction of Two Hospitality Specific Products, One for Luxury Brands and the Other for Full-Service Property Owners AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phunware, Inc. (“Phunware” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PHUN), the enterprise cloud platform for mobile-first software products, solutions, data, and services to enable customers to engage, manage, and monetize their global audiences, today introduced a redesigned corporate website and a refined portfolio of products for enhancing hospitality guest-related experiences, engagements and revenues. Phunware's redesigned corporate website reflects the evolution of its pioneering capabilities and forward-thinking approach to mobile software products and solutions with a …
From Coupon Code to Shopping Companion: RetailMeNot Celebrates 20 Years of Savings — Neutral
ZD PRNewsWire — January 28, 2026RetailMeNot debuts a year of exclusive savings opportunities for consumers, including new shopping experiences designed to bridge the gap between AI-driven discovery and checkout. The launch of RetailMeNot Group unifies Ziff Davis' U.S. shopping portfolio, including R BrandWorks.
The Quantum Pair Trade: Long IonQ, Short Quantum Computing — Positive
IONQ Seeking Alpha — January 28, 2026IonQ (IONQ) offers a compelling long opportunity, driven by rapid revenue growth, credible commercialization, and strong institutional backing. QUBT is a high-risk short, with negligible revenues, questionable commercialization, and an inflated valuation exceeding 3200x sales. A 'long IONQ, short QUBT' pair trade neutralizes sector volatility, isolating execution and valuation differentials between the two quantum players.