We believe Fiserv (FISV) stock merits attention: It is expanding, generating cash, and is offered at a considerable valuation discount. Companies like these can utilize cash to drive further revenue growth or distribute it to shareholders through dividends or buybacks.
Credit concerns aren't going away for Bank OZK, with a higher-than-expected cost of risk driving a bottom line miss in Q4 2025. OZK delivered on its promise to outperform the industry on net charge-offs last year, though it ended the period on a soft note, with NCOs hitting $98 million in Q4. OZK's near-term earnings outlook is relatively weak, with the bank's asset sensitivity working against it in this part of the rate cycle.
Toyota affiliates in $436 million settlement over alleged forklift engine emissions cheating — Negative
TM Reuters — January 21, 2026Three Toyota affiliates reached a settlement worth an estimated $436 million of a proposed U.S. class action accusing them of emissions cheating in nine engines for forklift trucks.
Haleon poised to deliver solid margin growth despite weaker cold season — Positive
HLN HLN-WI Proactive Investors — January 21, 2026Night Nurse maker Haleon PLC (LSE:HLN, NYSE:HLN) is expected to report a strong finish to 2025 next month, with investors watching closely for signs of margin improvement despite a weaker cold and flu season in key markets. Analysts at UBS forecast fourth-quarter organic sales growth of 3.1%, slightly below consensus estimates of 3.7%, after a delayed start to the cough and cold season in Europe and North America.
Kraft Heinz shares move lower as Berkshire Hathaway moves to sell stake — Negative
BRK-A BRK-B KHC Proactive Investors — January 21, 2026Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC, XETRA:KHNZ) shares fell more than 4% after Berkshire Hathaway, the company's largest shareholder, filed paperwork indicating it could sell its entire stake. The filing, submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 20, showed Berkshire, now led by CEO Greg Abel, holds about 27.5% of Kraft Heinz, roughly 325 million shares.
3 Media Stocks to Buy From a Prospering Industry — Positive
LION MSGE SPHR Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026Zacks Media Conglomerates industry players like SPHR, LION and MSGE gain from the rising demand for high-speed Internet and increased media consumption.
United Microelectronics (UMC) Moves 15.9% Higher: Will This Strength Last? — Positive
UMC Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026United Microelectronics (UMC) 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.
National Fuel Gas (NFG) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy? — Neutral
NFG Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026National Fuel Gas (NFG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Earnings Preview: Murphy Oil (MUR) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline — Negative
MUR Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026Murphy Oil (MUR) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q1 Release — Positive
RJF Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026Raymond James Financial (RJF) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Textron (TXT) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth — Positive
TXT Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026Textron (TXT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Progressive (PGR) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth — Positive
PGR Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026Progressive (PGR) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release — Neutral
CP Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
United Rentals (URI) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy? — Neutral
URI Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026United Rentals (URI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q4 Release — Positive
LUV Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026Southwest (LUV) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Earnings Preview: Meritage Homes (MTH) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline — Negative
MTH Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026Meritage (MTH) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Prosperity Bancshares (PB) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy? — Neutral
PB Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026Prosperity Bancshares (PB) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Merck partners with global health coalition to develop affordable Ebola vaccine — Positive
MRK Reuters — January 21, 2026Merck and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations said on Wednesday they have partnered on a $30 million program to develop an updated version of the drugmaker's Ebola vaccine aimed at improving affordability and access for low- and middle-income countries.
Earnings Preview: General Dynamics (GD) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline — Negative
GD Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026General Dynamics (GD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Amphenol (APH) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release — Positive
APH Zacks Investment Research — January 21, 2026Amphenol (APH) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.