DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), today announced an updated presentation time of 11:15 am PST on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the J.P. Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference (San Francisco).

Hauppauge, NY, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cemtrex, Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX) (the “Company”), an advanced security technology and industrial services company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the purchase of approximately 1,469,507 shares and / or pre funded warrants with a single institutional investor, at a purchase price of $2.722 per share, with gross proceeds to the Company expected to be $4 million to the Company. The transaction is expected to close on or about January 9, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Amazon said it now offers Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss pill through its digital pharmacy service. Novo Nordisk began rolling out its first-ever GLP-1 pill in the U.S. earlier this week.

Skyworks Solutions remains a buy as diversification efforts accelerate, aiming to reduce Apple concentration risk and unlock valuation upside. SWKS's Broad Market segment, driven by Wi-Fi 7 and automotive, is set to reach 39% of sales, supporting multi-year growth and margin recovery. The Qorvo merger targets $500M in annual cost savings and immediate EPS accretion, with Apple exposure expected to drop to 45–55%.

CEG trades above its 200-day SMA as nuclear strength, clean-energy growth and rising earnings drive momentum.

AA surges more than 93% in six months as aluminum prices rise, demand strengthens, and earnings estimates climb sharply.

Amazon.com, Inc. needs a catalyst to break out of its yearlong consolidation. AMZN's rebranding of Leo just ahead of this rally in space stocks could serve as the catalyst the stock needs. Strong macro tailwinds, technical improvement, and fundamentals pointing to undervaluation all support a bullish outlook for a sustained rally.

The conventional wisdom says that lower interest rates will hurt banks and much of the financial sector as net interest margins compress, lending profits shrink, and dividend growth stalls.

ATLANTA, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against Ardent Health, Inc. (“Ardent Health” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ARDT). The lawsuit alleges that Defendants issued false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that Ardent Health did not primarily rely on “detailed reviews of historical collections” in determining collectability of accounts receivable nor did “management determine[] [when an] account is uncollectible.” Instead, the Company's accounts receivable framework “utilized a 180-day cliff at which time an account became fully reserved.” This is alleged to have allowed Ardent Health to report higher amounts of accounts …

Ladder Capital is a compelling value and income play, trading at a 21% discount to undepreciated book value with an 8.5% yield. LADR's conservative underwriting, investment-grade balance sheet, and shrinking office exposure underpin robust earnings and dividend coverage. LADR has accelerating loan originations, stable credit quality, and strong liquidity, with $879 million available and a low 1.7x debt/equity ratio.

MBIA (MBI) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.

Rocket Companies Inc (NYSE:RKT) shares are up 6.1% to trade at $22.53 at last check.

I see a new risk that could break the 2026 growth story of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. HBM demand is squeezing supply, which could push Q1 2026 DRAM/NAND prices up by up to 55%–60% for DRAM and 33%–38% for NAND. So what? Smartphones were 30% of Q3 revenue. Higher handset prices could cool consumer demand in 2026, leading to disappointments from a guidance perspective.

Levi Strauss is initiated at a "Buy," driven by strong earnings growth, buybacks, and renewed focus on its core brand. LEVI is divesting non-core brands like Dockers, streamlining operations, and boosting its balance sheet with a $311 million cash infusion. Core Levi's brand posted 6.4% y/y organic net revenue growth, with Signature line up 21% and Asia sales rising 12% FX-neutral.

Microsoft shares gain as Office 365 subscriptions accelerate, with commercial and consumer growth, higher-tier uptake, and AI tools boosting revenue per user.

Broadcom (AVGO) stock has declined by 16.9% over 21 trading days. This recent drop expresses heightened worries concerning China's AI hardware risks alongside AI-driven margin compression.

We believe Ardent Health (ARDT) stock deserves attention: It is growing, generating cash, and is priced significantly below its valuation. Companies like this can utilize cash to drive further revenue growth or distribute it to their shareholders via dividends or buybacks.

Here's a quiz question for you. Which S&P 500 company delivered the highest stock gains, percentage-wise, in 2025?

OLN cuts Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA outlook to about $67M after Freeport disruptions and softer pipeline chlorine demand hit results.

Viking Therapeutics completes enrollment in a phase I maintenance study of VK2735, testing flexible oral and injectable dosing after initial weight loss in obese adults.