Trade Tracker: Kevin Simpson buys FedEx, SLB and sells a covered call on Merck — Neutral
FDX MRK SLB CNBC Television — January 09, 2026Kevin Simpson, founder and chief investment officer at Capital Wealth Planning , joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to detail his latest portfolio moves.
Jim Lebenthal, chief market strategist at Cerity Partners, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to detail his latest portfolio moves, including trimming Alphabet.
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).
Advisors Led Institutional Bitcoin Growth in Q3 Filings — Positive
BRRR ETF Trends — January 09, 2026With 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.
Final Trades: SLB, Delta Air Lines, Horizon Kinetics and the GLD — Neutral
DAL GLD SLB HKHC CNBC Television — January 09, 2026CNBC's “Halftime Report” Investment Committee discuss their top stocks to watch for the second half of the day's trading session.
Deadline Soon: Primo Brands Corporation (PRMB) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz About Securities Fraud Lawsuit — Neutral
PRMB Business Wire — January 09, 2026LOS 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.
Here's Why You Should Retain Crocs Stock in Your Portfolio — Positive
CROX Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026CROX is cutting costs, fixing HEYDUDE wholesale, and expanding beyond clogs as tariffs and North America weigh on results.
PepsiCo's Stock Valuation Looks Attractive: Buy or Wait for Now? — Positive
PEP Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026PEP's discounted valuation, resilient brands and steady international growth highlight solid fundamentals despite near-term volume and cost pressures.
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.
Goldman Projects 46-Cent EPS Gain in Q4 From Apple Card Transition — Positive
GS Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026GS 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.
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.
Amazon's latest store concept is a Walmart-style supercenter — Positive
AMZN WMT Business Insider — January 09, 2026Local 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.
F5, Inc. (FFIV) Cybersecurity Incident-Related Securities Class Action Pending As Adverse Financial Impact Clarified – Hagens Berman — Neutral
FFIV GlobeNewsWire — January 09, 2026SAN 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.
Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Wells Fargo Stock Ahead of Q4 Earnings? — Positive
WFC Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026WFC'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.
Will Exxon (XOM) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive
XOM Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026Exxon (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.
Why Chipotle (CMG) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again — Positive
CMG Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026Chipotle (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.
Will Deckers (DECK) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive
DECK Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026Deckers (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.
Will General Motors (GM) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? — Positive
GM Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026General 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.
Why General Dynamics (GD) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again — Positive
GD Zacks Investment Research — January 09, 2026General 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.