AI, Digital Tools and Hub Data: Could ISRG Evolve Beyond Robotics? — Positive

ISRG   Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026

Intuitive Surgical is positioning da Vinci 5 as a data-driven platform, using AI, software and surgical data to expand beyond robotics into insights.

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How Valero Is Reinforcing Its Refining Leadership in a Low-Carbon World — Positive

VLO   Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026

VLO expands renewable diesel and SAF capacity, cuts emissions up to 80% and boosts cash flow while reinforcing its refining model.

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ExxonMobil Taps Shearwater Geoservices for a Large Seismic Survey — Neutral

XOM   Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026

XOM hires Shearwater Geoservices to run a large 3D seismic survey offshore Trinidad and Tobago to support deepwater oil and gas exploration.

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American Axle Gets China's Green Light for Dowlais Deal — Positive

AXL   Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026

AXL wins China approval for its $1.44B acquisition, clearing a key hurdle toward closing the deal in early 2026.

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SuperApp Grab Holdings: Misunderstood Mega-Growth Story or Value Trap? — Positive

GRAB   24/7 Wall Street — January 19, 2026

Grab Holdings ( NASDAQ:GRAB ) began as a ride-hailing service in Malaysia in 2012 to address taxi safety and efficiency issues.

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Micron to acquire Taiwan chip fab from Powerchip for $1.8B — Positive

MU   Proactive Investors — January 19, 2026

Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) announced that it will acquire a major semiconductor fabrication facility in Taiwan from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) for approximately US$1.8 billion in cash, expanding its memory manufacturing capacity amid rising global demand. The transaction involves PSMC's P5 fabrication site located in Tongluo, Miaoli County, Taiwan.

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Invitation Homes Acquires ResiBuilt to Expand In-House Development — Positive

INVH   Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026

INVH buys Resibuilt for $89M, adding BTR development expertise to boost efficiency, cost control and growth across fast-growing Sun Belt markets.

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Southern Company's Stability Makes It a Wise Hold Right Now — Neutral

SO   Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026

SO's strong demand growth and strategic capital plan offer potential, but underperformance, execution risks and rising interest expenses create caution for investors.

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San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - January 19, 2026) - Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential shareholder derivative claims on behalf of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) concerning whether certain officers and directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company and its shareholders. The investigation follows the filing of a securities class action concerning purchases of Starbucks securities between November 2, 2023 and April 30, 2024 (the "Class Period").

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FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd.

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Permian Resources Up 17% in 3 Months: Should You Buy or Hold? — Negative

PR   Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026

PR benefits from cost leadership, a solid balance sheet and growing cash flow, but faces risks related to service availability, integration challenges and commodity price exposure.

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*AMENDMENT* THIS FORM REPLACES FORM(S) FOR RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED WHICH WERE PUBLISHED ON 16 JANUARY 2026 AT 10:25AM (UTC) CHANGES MADE TO SECTIONS 1(C), 1(F) AND 2(A) FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd.

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*AMENDMENT* THIS FORM REPLACES FORM(S) FOR RIO TINTO PLC AND RIO TINTO LIMITED WHICH WERE PUBLISHED ON 15 JANUARY 2026 AT 11:54AM (UTC) CHANGES MADE TO SECTIONS 1(C), 1(F) AND 2(A) FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd.

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Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Union Pacific Stock? — Neutral

UNP   Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026

Investors need to pay close attention to UNP stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Can Freeport-McMoRan's Project Pipeline Power the Next Growth Wave? — Positive

FCX   Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026

FCX advances major expansion projects, lifting copper capacity and output as its organic pipeline targets the next growth phase.

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Natural Gas Hovers Near $3 as Storage and Weather Set the Tone — Positive

CTRA  EE  EXE   Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026

Natural gas holds near $3 due to storage builds and mild weather; EXE, EE, and CTRA could benefit if sentiment shifts.

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CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coastal States Bank, a local community bank headquartered on Hilton Head Island, announces its expansion into the Charleston market.

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PepsiCo: A Blue-Chip Dividend Aristocrat And Dividend King Ripe For Picking — Positive

PEP   Seeking Alpha — January 19, 2026

PepsiCo, an American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation, is now a $191 billion (by market cap) snack and beverage giant. PEP increased its dividend for a whopping 53 consecutive years, with a 10-year dividend growth rate of 7.4%. The company moved its revenue from $63.1 billion in FY 2015 to $91.9 billion in FY 2024, a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%.

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3 Innovative Crypto ETFs That May Surprise in 2026 — Positive

BSOL  BTCI  ETHE   MarketBeat — January 19, 2026

After Bitcoin's tremendous rally to new highs around $126,000 last year, it shed essentially all of those gains in the final months of 2025 and is now down about 4% on a trailing-12-month basis. Still, with new legislation surrounding stablecoins, encouraging developments in regulation, and a host of new access points for everyday crypto users, there are plenty of reasons an investor might expect that 2026 could be a good year for the industry.

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PANW vs. ALLT: Which Network Security Stock is the Better Buy? — Positive

ALLT  PANW   Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026

Allot's surging SECaaS growth and cheaper valuation give it an edge over Palo Alto Networks as network security demand accelerates.

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