Exxon Mobil: 2030 Plan More Robust Than Initial Forecast — Positive

XOM   Seeking Alpha — January 12, 2026

Exxon Mobil targets $25 billion in earnings and $35 billion in cash flow growth by 2030, maintaining capital discipline and leveraging upstream productivity. XOM's expansion into carbon capture storage ("CCS") positions it to benefit from surging data center power demand and utility partnerships. Potential reentry into Venezuela offers long-term upside, though infrastructure redevelopment and asset security remain prerequisites and may extend beyond 2030.

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IDEX Corporation to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Call — Neutral

IEX   Business Wire — January 12, 2026

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDEX Corporation (NYSE:IEX) will release its fourth quarter 2026 results February 4, 2026, prior to market open.

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Should Commercial Metals Be Part of Your Portfolio Post Q1 Results? — Positive

CMC   Zacks Investment Research — January 12, 2026

CMC posted Q1 FY26 revenue and EPS beats, triple-digit earnings growth, strong North America margins, and upside from recent acquisitions.

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Pete Najarian's Bull Cases for Big Banks, Silver, Gold & GOOGL — Positive

GOOG  GOOGL   Schwab Network — January 12, 2026

@MarketRebellion's Pete Najarian returns to Trading 360 and offers his bullish takes for 2026. He begins with the upcoming earnings season and big banks, which he expects to show "very, very solid" growth in 2026 even if it's not as strong throughout this year.

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Eli Lilly CFO on $1 billion Nvidia investment — Positive

LLY  NVDA   Bloomberg Markets and Finance — January 12, 2026

NVIDIA plans to invest $1 billion over five years in a new laboratory with Eli Lilly and Company, aiming to speed up the use of artificial intelligence in the pharmaceutical industry. Heres what Eli Lilly CFO Lucas Montarce had to say about the partnership.

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Citigroup Q4 Earnings on the Deck: How to Approach the Stock Now? — Positive

C   Zacks Investment Research — January 12, 2026

C's Q4 results will likely reflect higher revenues as NII and deal-making rebound, yet high costs and deteriorating asset quality might weigh on investor sentiment.

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Par Pacific Holdings: When It's Actually Not Too Good To Be True — Positive

PARR   Seeking Alpha — January 12, 2026

Par Pacific Holdings remains a compelling long-term value, even after a 113% run, due to resilient earnings and aggressive buybacks. PARR's diversified segments—refining, logistics, and retail—provide stability, with logistics and retail showing strong margin and income growth. The Billings refinery acquisition delivered rapid payback; SRE exemptions and Canadian oil discounts further boost near-term margins.

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JPMorgan Chase Stock Extends Pre-Earnings Pullback — Negative

JPM   Schaeffers Research — January 12, 2026

Bank stocks are sliding today, after President Donald Trump called for a 10% cap on credit card rates for one year, and JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) is succumbing to the pressure.

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Upstream Operators Adjust Strategies as Oil Moderates, Gas Supports — Positive

MTDR  PNRG  SD   Zacks Investment Research — January 12, 2026

Matador Resources, SandRidge and PrimeEnergy take distinct paths to thrive amid softening oil prices and stable gas demand.

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Nu Holdings Gains 34% in 6 Months: Should Investors Buy the Stock? — Positive

NU   Zacks Investment Research — January 12, 2026

NU is strengthening its growth engine with recurring revenues, rising user engagement and strong capital efficiency across its digital banking platform.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd is now accepting grant applications for three of its Power for Good Grant Programs. This year's annual program will provide a total of $515,000 in funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations to strengthen environmental sustainability efforts, advance public safety and clean transportation projects and broaden access to arts programs. The three Power for Good grant programs accepting applications are Green Region, administered by Openlands; Powering Safe.

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Palantir: Simplifying The Investment Decision — Positive

PLTR   Seeking Alpha — January 12, 2026

Palantir Technologies Inc. is rated a Strong Buy, driven by robust commercial and government revenue growth and deep client integration. PLTR's high valuation multiples are mitigated by credible forward growth estimates and sustained margin expansion, supporting long-term investment conviction. U.S. Commercial segment growth, propelled by AIP Bootcamp and Ontology, reached 121% YoY in Q3 2025, highlighting accelerating adoption.

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iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (IRTC) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript

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BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Ardent Health, Inc. (“Ardent” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ARDT) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN ARDENT HEALTH, INC. (ARDT), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by emai.

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These 6 reasons for gold's surge are keeping investors bullish — Positive

AAAU  BAR  DBP  DGL  GLD  GLDM  IAU  OUNZ  SGOL  UGL   Market Watch — January 12, 2026

Inflation hedge? Risk hedge?

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On Holding AG (ONON) Presents at ICR Conference 2026 Transcript — Neutral

ONON   Seeking Alpha — January 12, 2026

On Holding AG (ONON) Presents at ICR Conference 2026 Transcript

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Retail Picture: What Abercrombie & Birkenstock EPS Suggest — Neutral

ANF  BIRK   Zacks Investment Research — January 12, 2026

While the market's immediate "knee-jerk" reaction to retail earnings suggests cooling sentiment, the fundamental story for premium retailers remains intact.

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3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook AAR (AIR) — Positive

AIR   Zacks Investment Research — January 12, 2026

AAR (AIR) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.

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Looking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why GXO Logistics (GXO) is a Solid Choice — Positive

GXO   Zacks Investment Research — January 12, 2026

GXO Logistics (GXO) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.

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