3M Co (NYSE:3M) stock is slipping today, despite the blue-chip conglomerate's adjusted fourth quarter earnings of $1.83 per share on $6.1 billion in revenue, both of which topped analyst expectations.
New Strong Sell Stocks for January 20th — Negative
CADL DAR DRTS Zacks Investment Research — January 20, 2026DAR, CADL and DRTS have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on January 20, 2026.
Will lululemon's Cost Controls Buffer Against Margin Compression? — Negative
LULU Zacks Investment Research — January 20, 2026LULU tightens costs through supply-chain redesign, selective pricing and expense discipline to offset tariffs, inflation and margin pressure.
MAIA Biotechnology Advances Ateganosine Cancer Treatment Program, Outlines Targeted 2026 Clinical Milestones and Growth Momentum — Neutral
MAIA GlobeNewsWire — January 20, 2026High probability of technical success in pivotal Phase 3 trial based on unmatched efficacy data for third-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment
3M: A Light 2026 Guide And Mixed Q4 Numbers, Reiterate Hold — Positive
MMM Seeking Alpha — January 20, 20263M Company is rated Hold after Q4 results showed a revenue miss and tepid FY 2026 guidance, despite a bottom-line beat. MMM's forward 12-month EPS guidance of $8.50–$8.70 and 4% sales growth align with consensus but lack upside catalysts. Valuation is near fair value at a 17x P/E multiple; technicals remain bullish with support at $154 and resistance in the $170s.
I upgraded iShares China Large-Cap ETF to Buy, citing robust local capital flows and policy support. FXI offers over 22% consensus upside and a 2% dividend yield, with key holdings out-yielding local deposits and bonds. Portfolio EPS growth is projected at 11% for 2026 and 15% for 2027, with a YE26 PE of 13x, yielding an attractive PEG of 1x.
Coherent Highlights Photonics and Advanced Materials Innovation at Photonics West 2026 — Neutral
COHR GlobeNewsWire — January 20, 2026SAXONBURG, Pa., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, announced today that it will showcase its broad portfolio of products and innovations at SPIE Photonics West, taking place January 20-22, 2026.
American Resources' ReElement Technologies produces ultra-high-purity samarium — Positive
AREC Proactive Investors — January 20, 2026American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC) announced that its minority-held subsidiary ReElement Technologies has developed protocols to produce ultra-high-purity samarium (Sm) for both commercial and defense uses. The company reported achieving samarium purity levels exceeding 99.9% and said its process design supports growing demand for samarium-cobalt (SmCo) magnet-grade materials.
3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks to Buy as Geopolitical Risks Drag Markets — Positive
AA ALB KSS Zacks Investment Research — January 20, 2026KSS, ALB, and AA show strong yearlong momentum despite recent dips, making them timely bets as markets whipsaw.
Barrick Mining vs. Newmont: Which Gold Heavyweight Has More Glitter? — Positive
B NEM Zacks Investment Research — January 20, 2026Gold's record rally has fueled momentum for B and NEM as both mining giants expand projects and strengthen balance sheets.
KeyCorp has delivered a 19% gain over the past year, outperforming expectations and surpassing its previous $19 price target. KEY's capital raise and securities portfolio repositioning have driven margin expansion, improved credit quality, and set the stage for offensive growth in 2026. Net interest margin is rising, with NIM expected to surpass 3% by year-end 2026 and a clear path to 3.25% by 2027.
Altria stock has risen 8% this year due to analyst optimism regarding its smoke-free products. However, does the surge make it too costly?
AI Darling to Crime World Laundromat? AppLovin Tanks on Short-Seller's Bombshell Report — Negative
APP 24/7 Wall Street — January 20, 2026AppLovin ( NASDAQ:APP ) shares have tumbled 15% over the past three trading sessions after investment and research firm CapitalWatch released a report yesterday accusing the company of enabling money laundering through ties to Asian criminal networks.
Zacks Initiates Coverage of Affinity Bancshares With Neutral Recommendation — Positive
AFBI Zacks Investment Research — January 20, 2026Discover why Zacks rates Affinity Bancshares as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore AFBI's steady profitability rebound and leaner cost structure amid funding pressure.
Top Ancillary Cannabis Plays Investors Are Watching in January 2026 — Positive
GRWG HYFM SMG MarijuanaStocks — January 20, 2026The cannabis industry continues evolving as legalization slowly expands across the United States. While plant-touching operators face regulatory and margin pressures, ancillary cannabis companies offer a different opportunity. These businesses sell products and services supporting cannabis cultivation without handling the plant itself. As a result, they often face fewer regulatory hurdles. In January 2026, several ancillary names stand out due to scale, infrastructure, and long-term positioning. Below are three ancillary cannabis stocks investors are watching closely this year.
MSTR Stock: Is The 62% Drop A Buying Opportunity Or A Warning Sign — Negative
MSTR Forbes — January 20, 2026Shares of Strategy — the hybrid Bitcoin development and enterprise software company — have lost 62% of their value since peaking last June, according to Google Finance.
CNA Financial to Report Fourth Quarter 2025 Results on February 9 — Neutral
CNA PRNewsWire — January 20, 2026CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) will report fourth quarter 2025 results before the market opens on Monday, February 9, 2026. The news release, earnings presentation and financial supplement will be available on CNA's website at www.cna.com via the Investor Relations section.
Loews Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter 2025 Results on February 9, 2026 — Neutral
L PRNewsWire — January 20, 2026NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Loews Corporation (NYSE: L) will report fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, February 9, 2026. On that date the Company will also post earnings remarks on its website.
Agora and MiniMax Deepen Global Collaboration Following MiniMax IPO to Power Real-Time Conversational AI at Scale — Neutral
API PRNewsWire — January 20, 2026— Integrating MiniMax TTS into Agora's Conversational AI Engine to deliver production-ready, human-like interaction for Call Centers, AGI, and Robotics — SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agora (NASDAQ: API), a global leader in real-time engagement infrastructure and conversational AI, today announced the deepening of its strategic collaboration with MiniMax following MiniMax's recent IPO.
American Water's 2025 Year-End Conference Call Scheduled for February 19, 2026 — Neutral
AWK PRNewsWire — January 20, 2026CAMDEN, N.J., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today that it intends to release its 2025 fourth quarter and year-end financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.