Walmart (WMT) is encountering challenges. Even the most prominent companies are not immune.
JPMorgan shares slip on Q4 investment banking miss — Negative
JPM Proactive Investors — January 13, 2026JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM, XETRA:CMC) saw its shares fall 3.5% on Tuesday after the bank reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, with investment banking fees falling short of analyst expectations. Fees totaled $2.35 billion, down 5% from a year earlier and 11% from the prior quarter, compared with the $2.5 to $2.6 billion that analysts had forecast, reflecting weaker-than-expected advisory and deal activity.
Smithfield Foods, Inc. is upgraded to a soft Buy as revenue growth accelerates and management executes a clear long-term value strategy. SFD's pivot toward value-added packaged meats, with a 20% U.S. retail market share, underpins higher margins and future growth potential. Despite recent profit volatility from raw material costs, adjusted operating cash flow and EBITDA have improved, supporting the investment case.
Chipotle distances itself from Bill Ackman after ICE donation sparks boycott calls — Negative
CMG New York Post — January 13, 2026The clarification came after Ackman's name surfaced as the top donor to a GoFundMe set up in support of ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
Meta and EssilorLuxottica Consider Doubling Smart Glasses Production Capacity — Positive
META ESLOY PYMNTS — January 13, 2026Meta and eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica are reportedly considering doubling their capacity to produce Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses from 10 million to 20 million by the end of the year. If demand continues to grow, they could boost the capacity to 30 million, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Jan. 13), citing unnamed sources.
WTI oil discount to Brent largest in eight months as more Venezuelan crude expected in US — Neutral
BNO DBO GUSH IEO OIH OIL PXJ UCO USO XOP Reuters — January 13, 2026The discount on U.S. crude futures to the global benchmark Brent has grown by around $1 per barrel since the U.S. ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3 and took control of the South American country's oil flows, redirecting millions of those barrels to U.S. ports in a move likely to boost U.S. crude exports in the coming months, traders and analysts said.
OMCL vs. HIMS: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? — Positive
HIMS OMCL Zacks Investment Research — January 13, 2026Investors interested in stocks from the Medical Info Systems sector have probably already heard of Omnicell (OMCL) and Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
OUT or PSA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? — Neutral
OUT PSA Zacks Investment Research — January 13, 2026Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector might want to consider either Outfront Media (OUT) or Public Storage (PSA). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
ODD vs. BL: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? — Positive
BL ODD Zacks Investment Research — January 13, 2026Investors interested in stocks from the Internet - Software sector have probably already heard of Oddity Tech (ODD) and BlackLine (BL). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
BNPQY vs. ITUB: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? — Positive
BNPQY ITUB Zacks Investment Research — January 13, 2026Investors with an interest in Banks - Foreign stocks have likely encountered both BNP Paribas SA (BNPQY) and Banco Itau (ITUB). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
BMRN or TARS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? — Positive
BMRN TARS Zacks Investment Research — January 13, 2026Investors interested in Medical - Biomedical and Genetics stocks are likely familiar with BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) and Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TARS). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
HII or HWM: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? — Positive
HII HWM Zacks Investment Research — January 13, 2026Investors interested in stocks from the Aerospace - Defense sector have probably already heard of Huntington Ingalls (HII) and Howmet (HWM). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
HCKT or CRAI: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? — Positive
CRAI HCKT Zacks Investment Research — January 13, 2026Investors interested in Consulting Services stocks are likely familiar with Hackett Group (HCKT) and CRA International (CRAI). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
GPN or RBA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? — Positive
GPN RBA Zacks Investment Research — January 13, 2026Investors looking for stocks in the Financial Transaction Services sector might want to consider either Global Payments (GPN) or RB Global (RBA). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
CWT vs. AWK: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? — Positive
AWK CWT Zacks Investment Research — January 13, 2026Investors interested in stocks from the Utility - Water Supply sector have probably already heard of California Water Service Group (CWT) and American Water Works (AWK). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
VEOEY vs. ZWS: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? — Neutral
VEOEY ZWS Zacks Investment Research — January 13, 2026Investors looking for stocks in the Waste Removal Services sector might want to consider either Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) or Zurn Water (ZWS). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
CART or CHWY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? — Neutral
CART CHWY Zacks Investment Research — January 13, 2026Investors with an interest in Internet - Commerce stocks have likely encountered both Maplebear (CART) and Chewy (CHWY). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
TTEC vs. API: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? — Neutral
API TTEC Zacks Investment Research — January 13, 2026Investors with an interest in Technology Services stocks have likely encountered both TTEC Holdings (TTEC) and Agora, Inc. Sponsored ADR (API). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Investor Notice: Robbins LLP Informs Investors of the CoreWeave, Inc. Securities Class Action — Neutral
CRWV Business Wire — January 13, 2026SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CRWV #AI--Robbins LLP informs stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) securities between March 28, 2025 and December 15, 2025. CoreWeave purports to be an artificial intelligence (“AI”) cloud computing company and self-described “Hyperscaler”, which it defines as “a cloud provider or technology company that is capable of delivering computing infrastructure and services at massive s.
Warren Buffett was still searching for that elephant in his final months as Berkshire CEO — Neutral
BRK-A BRK-B CNBC — January 13, 2026Warren Buffett, who handed over the CEO reins to Greg Abel at the start of 2026, made it clear that size is not the constraint, opportunity is.
