Dividends are on the rise for three stocks that are benefiting significantly from data center demand. Their expertise spans energy generation, server supply, and construction management.

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is upgraded to a Buy, reflecting stable performance despite legacy CDN declines and promising growth in cloud and security segments. CDN remains a drag but is expected to stabilize at a $1.1B–$1.2B revenue floor, while Cloud Infrastructure Services and Security drive future upside. AKAM demonstrates strong free cash flow margins (~25%) and robust financial health, with manageable debt and interest coverage of 19.5x.

A Bitcoin-backed credit card on Visa's network lets users spend pesos while holding crypto, highlighting a new path for crypto-linked credit growth.

Netflix is set to report fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes Tuesday, with traders anticipating a big swing in the streaming giant's stock following the results.

Affirm partners with Esusu to pilot zero-fee rent payment splitting program, allowing renters to pay monthly rent in two biweekly installments at 0% APR.

Some of the biggest names on Wall Street have recently announced tokenization initiatives.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

MoneyShow presents top investment ideas for 2026 from their contributors. This year's edition presents a mix of metals plays, financial stocks, deep value names, high-octane growth and tech stocks, and beaten-down REITs that offer solid income and turnaround potential. Part 7 of this series includes Pfizer, Philip Morris International, Platinum Group Metals, Prologis and QuickLogic Corp.

Dycom Industries, Inc. DY appears uniquely positioned to capture outsized gains from the next phase of fiber build-outs. The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program represents a large multi-year catalyst, with $29.5 billion in expected state and territory spending, mainly for accelerating broadband expansion into underserved rural America.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 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.

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PEP faces North America snack volume pressure, but bets on permissible snacks and zero-sugar beverages to revive growth amid health shifts.

The declining Fed interest rates and a favorable public spending environment are boding well for the infrastructure companies of the United States, including names like Comfort Systems USA FIX and Quanta Services, Inc. PWR. The booming trends toward AI-related products and services are primarily driving the growth prospects of such firms in the economy.

HWM stands out against LHX on stronger commercial and defense aerospace growth, rising estimates, and faster sales and profit momentum despite a richer valuation.

DRI is riding strong brand sales, new restaurant openings and menu innovation, even as beef inflation and pricing pressure weigh on margins.

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB)' Threads app has overtaken Elon Musk-owned X in daily mobile users, underscoring intensifying competition in the social media market as Meta pushes new features and leverages its broader app ecosystem. Threads now attracts about 141.5 million daily active users on mobile, compared with roughly 125 million for X, according to market intelligence firm Similarweb.

APP slides 22.5% in a month, but Axon-led AI scalability, e-commerce expansion and surging profits suggest the pullback may mask structural growth.

BABA's quick commerce revenues jump 60% YoY, lifting engagement and monetization, but heavy subsidies and logistics costs are squeezing near-term margins.

AA heads into its Jan. 22 Q4 report with rising earnings estimates, strong Aluminum demand and operational progress supporting growth momentum.

French drugmaker Valneva said on Monday it has voluntarily withdrawn its application seeking standard approval of its chikungunya vaccine in the United States after the FDA suspended the shot's license in August, citing safety concerns.