Trade Tracker: Kevin Simpson buys FedEx, SLB and sells a covered call on Merck — Neutral

FDX  MRK  SLB   CNBC Television — January 09, 2026

Kevin Simpson, founder and chief investment officer at Capital Wealth Planning , joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to detail his latest portfolio moves.

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Chart of the Day: Alphabet — Neutral

GOOG  GOOGL   CNBC Television — January 09, 2026

Jim Lebenthal, chief market strategist at Cerity Partners, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to detail his latest portfolio moves, including trimming Alphabet.

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Meta Is Turning to NUKZ Holdings for Baseload Power — Positive

NUKZ   ETF Trends — January 09, 2026

Meta Platforms (META) has significantly deepened its commitment to carbon-free energy through two major partnerships announced on January 9. The social media giant has entered into agreements with Oklo Inc. (OKLO) and Vistra Corp (VST), two holdings in the Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF (NUKZ).

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Advisors Led Institutional Bitcoin Growth in Q3 Filings — Positive

BRRR   ETF Trends — January 09, 2026

With the fourth quarter reporting season approaching, a look back at 2025 third quarter 13F filings reveals institutional bitcoin adoption continued its steady climb through exchange-traded funds. The data offers a baseline for what may emerge after Q4 holdings disclosures in the coming months.

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Final Trades: SLB, Delta Air Lines, Horizon Kinetics and the GLD — Neutral

DAL  GLD  SLB  HKHC   CNBC Television — January 09, 2026

CNBC's “Halftime Report” Investment Committee discuss their top stocks to watch for the second half of the day's trading session.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors of the upcoming January 12, 2026 deadline to participate as a lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Primo Brands Corporation (“Primo Brands” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PRMB) investors who purchased or otherwise acquired: (1) Primo Water Corporation (“Primo Water”) common stock between June 17, 2024 and November 8, 2024, inclusive; and/or (2) Primo Brands common stock between N.

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Here's Why You Should Retain Crocs Stock in Your Portfolio — Positive

CROX   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

CROX is cutting costs, fixing HEYDUDE wholesale, and expanding beyond clogs as tariffs and North America weigh on results.

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PepsiCo's Stock Valuation Looks Attractive: Buy or Wait for Now? — Positive

PEP   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

PEP's discounted valuation, resilient brands and steady international growth highlight solid fundamentals despite near-term volume and cost pressures.

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Is LuluLemon Stock Attractive? — Positive

LULU   Forbes — January 09, 2026

We believe Lululemon Athletica (LULU) stock may represent a compelling value opportunity at current levels. Shares are trading at a below-average valuation relative to their historical multiples, despite the company continuing to deliver solid revenue growth and industry-leading margins.

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Goldman Projects 46-Cent EPS Gain in Q4 From Apple Card Transition — Positive

GS   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

GS expects a 46-cent EPS boost in 4Q25 as it exits the Apple Card, releasing reserves amid a 24-month transition of the program to JPMorgan.

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WD-40 Company's Drop Doesn't Justify An Upgrade — Neutral

WDFC   Seeking Alpha — January 09, 2026

WD-40 Company remains a business model standout, but recent profitability challenges have led to underperformance versus the S&P 500. WDFC's Q1 FY2026 saw modest revenue growth but missed expectations, with notable declines in HCCP and Asia Pacific Multi-Use Product sales. Profitability metrics deteriorated due to higher SG&A costs tied to growth initiatives, with EPS and cash flow both declining year-over-year.

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Amazon's latest store concept is a Walmart-style supercenter — Positive

AMZN  WMT   Business Insider — January 09, 2026

Local officials approved an Amazon plan to build a 225,000 square-foot mega store near Chicago. Plans said the facility would be used for both in-person shopping and e-commerce fulfillment.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A securities class action lawsuit, filed in the wake of an announcement by F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) that it experienced a “material cybersecurity incident,” which it discovered on August 9, 2025, seeks to represent investors who purchased F5 securities between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025. The lawsuit follows F5's October 15 and 27, 2025 disclosures about the incident and its adverse financial impact on expected 2026 revenues.

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Think Small-Caps Are Set to Take Off? Here Are Some Expert Stock Tips — Positive

ALK  BIRK  COCO  DUOL  ELF  W   Investopedia — January 09, 2026

The stock market's underdogs may be ready to lead the pack.

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Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Wells Fargo Stock Ahead of Q4 Earnings? — Positive

WFC   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

WFC's Q4 earnings likely show a rising NII and solid loan demand, but lower non-interest income and asset quality pressure may weigh on investor sentiment.

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Will Exxon (XOM) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive

XOM   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

Exxon (XOM) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Why Chipotle (CMG) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again — Positive

CMG   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

Chipotle (CMG) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Will Deckers (DECK) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive

DECK   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

Deckers (DECK) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Will General Motors (GM) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive

GM   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

General Motors (GM) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Why General Dynamics (GD) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again — Positive

GD   Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026

General Dynamics (GD) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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