ETFs to Consider Amid Geopolitical Woes and Higher US Military Budget — Neutral

EUAD  ITA  PPA  SHLD   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

Trump's $1.5T military budget and rising global tensions could lift defense ETFs and spill over into cybersecurity, AI, manufacturing and space ETFs.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Klarna (KLAR) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

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Quality Factor ETFs: How Fidelity's FQAL Stacks Up Against The Big 3 — Positive

FQAL   Seeking Alpha — January 09, 2026

Fidelity's FQAL is a lesser-known quality-themed fund with a 0.15% expense ratio and $1.2B in assets under management. This article explains why it deserves consideration alongside QUAL, SPHQ, and JQUA. Unique to FQAL is how it controls for size bias, which leads to similar weighted average market caps across its factor lineup that includes momentum, value, and low volatility. Stocks are compared against their sector peers for strong quality features such as ROE and free cash flow margins, which I was able to confirm independently.

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Mastercard Up 7.6% in a Month: Are Investors Looking Beyond AI Hype? — Positive

MA   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

MA shares jump 7.6% in a month as investors rotate from AI trades toward durable payment networks with steady growth drivers.

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Why Is Adobe (ADBE) Down 3.3% Since Last Earnings Report? — Negative

ADBE   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

Adobe (ADBE) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Why Is Nordson (NDSN) Up 8.9% Since Last Earnings Report? — Positive

NDSN   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

Nordson (NDSN) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Why Is Oracle (ORCL) Down 4.6% Since Last Earnings Report? — Negative

ORCL   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

Oracle (ORCL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Synopsys (SNPS) Up 7.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue? — Positive

SNPS   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

Synopsys (SNPS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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FTHI: Retirees May Love This Monthly Paying Fund — Positive

FTHI   Seeking Alpha — January 09, 2026

First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI) provides equity exposure to some of the highest quality growth companies in the world. FTHI currently has a starting dividend yield of ~8.6% and issues payouts on a monthly basis. The fund is a great option for retirees due to its ability to preserve capital and provide tax-efficient distributions.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Ardent Health, Inc. (NYSE: ARDT) between July 18, 2024 and November 12, 2025. Ardent Health describes itself as a company that “operates acute care hospitals and other healthcare facilities.” For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653. The Allegations: Rosen Law Firm is Investigating the Al.

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As EV Dream Fades, Ford — Not GM — Is the Auto Stock to Buy — Positive

F   24/7 Wall Street — January 09, 2026

General Motors ( NYSE:GM ) announced yesterday it was taking a $6 billion charge related to scaling back several electric vehicle (EV) initiatives, including contract cancellations with suppliers and reduced production plans.

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Transaction in Own Shares — Neutral

SHEL   GlobeNewsWire — January 09, 2026

Transaction in Own Shares 09 January, 2026 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Shell plc (the ‘Company') announces that on 09 January, 2026 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation. Aggregated information on Shares purchased according to trading venue: Date of purchase Number of Shares purchased Highest price paid Lowest price paid Volume weighted average price paid per share Venue Currency 09/01/2026 953,773 26.5750 25.8950 26.3073 LSE GBP 09/01/2026 102,065 26.5500 26.3050 26.4896 Chi-X (CXE) GBP 09/01/2026 - - - - BATS (BXE) GBP 09/01/2026 1,018,727 30.7200 29.9750 …

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Julia Boorstin joins 'Money Movers' to report on Meta's nuclear energy deals aimed to help power its data centers and AI ambitions

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Can Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride Flex for Hyundai Work Wonders? — Positive

QCOM   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

QCOM partners with Hyundai Mobis to co-develop SDVs and ADAS, leveraging Snapdragon Ride Flex for smarter, more efficient vehicles.

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Teradyne Stock Gains 58% in a Year: Should You Hold or Fold the Stock? — Positive

TER   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

TER stock is up nearly 58% in a year as AI-driven demand lifts semiconductor test and robotics, but premium valuation and competition cloud the outlook.

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How To Get Paid To Buy Gartner Stock At A Discount — Neutral

IT   Forbes — January 09, 2026

Currently trading at approximately $246.81 per share, Gartner (IT) is about 55% below its highest point in the last 52 weeks.

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ImmuCell Corporation (ICCC) Q4 2025 Sales/Trading Call Transcript — Neutral

ICCC   Seeking Alpha — January 09, 2026

ImmuCell Corporation (ICCC) Q4 2025 Sales/Trading Call Transcript

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Apple's stock could rebound thanks to overlooked strength in iPhone demand and a new AI strategy, according to Evercore.

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Crude Oil Rises Sharply; US Consumer Sentiment Edges Higher In January — Positive

BNO  DBO  GUSH  IEO  OIH  OIL  PXJ  UCO  USO  XOP   Benzinga — January 09, 2026

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 150 points on Friday.

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Rubrik is upgraded to a speculative Buy, thanks to the improved margin of safety arising from the recent sideways trading and the established trading floor around the $71s. RBRK demonstrates robust SaaS metrics across the Rule of 70.1% outperformance across revenue growth and richer free cash flow margins along with the net retention rate at >120%. The premium valuation of EV/ARR at 10.38x is justified by the sustained high growth prospects and the robust adoption of new Identity Security offerings, aided by the successful legacy displacements.

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