Ralph Lauren (RL) is outpacing Tapestry (TPR) in 2026 despite operating in the same Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods space. While both companies are navigating a consumer environment shaped by uneven discretionary spending and promotional pressure, RL has separated itself where it matters most for investors.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Deserves To Grow (Upgrade) — Positive
SMG Seeking Alpha — January 23, 2026The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is upgraded to a soft Buy as profitability and cash flow have improved despite revenue declines. SMG's Hawthorne segment, hurt by cannabis oversupply, is being wound down, boosting overall profitability and reducing exposure to volatile markets. U.S. Consumer segment growth, debt reduction, and cost controls have driven net profit from a $380.1M loss in 2023 to a $145.2M gain in 2025.
Fifth Third Bank Recognized by USA Today for America's Best Customer Service for Financial Services — Neutral
FITB Business Wire — January 23, 2026CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) today received a 5-star rating in USA Today's inaugural America's Best Customer Service for Financial Services study, which recognizes the leading companies in the financial services sector that provide the best customer service. “We're honored to receive this recognition, and it means even more knowing it comes directly from our customers,” said Jamie Leonard, chief operating officer at Fifth Third. “As a relationship bank, we strive to m.
Shares of Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) up 1,282% since Big Money bought big in 2003.
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares are trading higher on Friday. But, they have been trending lower since early July.
Procter & Gamble Analysts Raise Their Forecasts After Strong Q2 Earnings — Positive
PG Benzinga — January 23, 2026Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) posted mixed quarterly results on Thursday.
Intel shares tumble on soft guidance, heading for worst day since mid-2024 — Negative
INTC CNBC Television — January 23, 2026CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos joins 'Money Movers' to discuss Intel's stock plunge,
4 Stocks Trading Near 52-Week High With More Upside Potential — Positive
DG IPGP IRWD SAIC Zacks Investment Research — January 23, 2026Stocks like IPGP, DG, IRWD and SAIC are seeing price strength and have a high chance of carrying the momentum forward.
Ericsson Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates Despite Lower Revenues — Positive
ERIC Zacks Investment Research — January 23, 2026ERIC posts a Q4 earnings beat as cost cuts lifted margins, even as revenues fall 5% year over year amid regional weakness.
Stride, Inc.: Tech Issues Stabilizing Will Drive Stock Price Appreciation — Neutral
LRN Seeking Alpha — January 23, 2026Stride, Inc. has declined over 50% but now trades at less than 5x EBITDA, reflecting skepticism after a challenged tech rollout. Operational issues with the Canvas LMS and PowerSchool SIS appear to have stabilized, with user experience shifting from crisis to manageable nuisance. LRN remains the market leader in K-12 virtual schooling, with a growing post-pandemic addressable market.
America Movil Not Getting Its Due, But Also Lacks Obvious Buyers — Neutral
AMX Seeking Alpha — January 23, 2026America Movil remains undervalued, with over 20% upside, but lacks a clear investor base due to modest growth and payouts. Lower capex spending, market consolidation in Colombia and the Southern Cone, and stable margins support mid-teens FCF growth for several years. AMX's dominant positions in Mexico and Brazil, coupled with potential M&A, offer incremental upside, but regulatory and competitive risks persist.
SanDisk Stock At All-Time Highs: Time To Take Profits Or Ride The Wave? — Positive
SNDK Forbes — January 23, 2026SanDisk (SNDK) – a creator and producer of solid-state drives and storage solutions – has recorded a 5-day winning streak, resulting in total gains of 30% during this timeframe. The market capitalization of the company has increased by approximately $17 billion over the past 5 days, now totaling $74 billion.
Expert eyes ‘accelerating' revenue growth for Amazon: This is ‘really powerful' — Positive
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Over the past ten years, McDonald's (MCD) stock has handed back an impressive $79 Bil to its shareholders through direct cash returns via dividends and buybacks. Let's examine some figures and see how this distribution capability compares to the market's leading capital-return entities.
TikTok parent ByteDance finalizes US joint venture deal to avoid ban — Positive
ORCL Proactive Investors — January 23, 2026ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, announced Thursday that it has finalized a deal to create a majority American-owned joint venture to operate the popular short-video app in the United States. The move is intended to address national security concerns that have threatened a US ban on the platform used by more than 200 million Americans.
Northrim BanCorp (NRIM) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates — Negative
NRIM Zacks Investment Research — January 23, 2026Northrim BanCorp (NRIM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.54 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.64 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.49 per share a year ago.
Johnson & Johnson Quietly Triggers a Trend Following Buy Signal — Neutral
JNJ MarketBeat — January 23, 2026Johnson & Johnson NYSE: JNJ, amid the noise of Trump's Greenland agenda and renewed trade war fears, is quietly executing its healthcare strategy, growing revenue and widening margins, setting its stock up to continue trending higher. A recent earnings release and 2026 guidance update, though strong, triggered a price pullback and a trend-following opportunity.
Intel faces Cloud share loss, production hurdles as investors hit the sell button — Negative
INTC Proactive Investors — January 23, 2026Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC, XETRA:INL) shares tumbled more than 14% Friday morning following the company's latest earnings report, as analysts expressed concern over ongoing supply constraints, margin pressure, and a slow path to meaningful profitability. Jefferies reiterated a Hold rating with a $45 price target, highlighting “soft guidance on supply constraints and further margin struggles.
BKR to Report Q4 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know — Negative
BKR Zacks Investment Research — January 23, 2026Baker Hughes' Q4 results face pressure from weaker oil prices, but a recent acquisition may help offset macro headwinds.
Rising Consulting Demand Aids Charles River Amid Low Liquidity — Neutral
CRAI Zacks Investment Research — January 23, 2026CRAI's revenue outlook is bright on surging demand for specialized advisory work, but rising talent costs, competition and weak liquidity pose risks.