AI, Digital Tools and Hub Data: Could ISRG Evolve Beyond Robotics? — Positive
ISRG Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026Intuitive Surgical is positioning da Vinci 5 as a data-driven platform, using AI, software and surgical data to expand beyond robotics into insights.
How Valero Is Reinforcing Its Refining Leadership in a Low-Carbon World — Positive
VLO Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026VLO expands renewable diesel and SAF capacity, cuts emissions up to 80% and boosts cash flow while reinforcing its refining model.
ExxonMobil Taps Shearwater Geoservices for a Large Seismic Survey — Neutral
XOM Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026XOM hires Shearwater Geoservices to run a large 3D seismic survey offshore Trinidad and Tobago to support deepwater oil and gas exploration.
American Axle Gets China's Green Light for Dowlais Deal — Positive
AXL Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026AXL wins China approval for its $1.44B acquisition, clearing a key hurdle toward closing the deal in early 2026.
SuperApp Grab Holdings: Misunderstood Mega-Growth Story or Value Trap? — Positive
GRAB 24/7 Wall Street — January 19, 2026Grab Holdings ( NASDAQ:GRAB ) began as a ride-hailing service in Malaysia in 2012 to address taxi safety and efficiency issues.
Micron to acquire Taiwan chip fab from Powerchip for $1.8B — Positive
MU Proactive Investors — January 19, 2026Micron 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.
Invitation Homes Acquires ResiBuilt to Expand In-House Development — Positive
INVH Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026INVH buys Resibuilt for $89M, adding BTR development expertise to boost efficiency, cost control and growth across fast-growing Sun Belt markets.
Southern Company's Stability Makes It a Wise Hold Right Now — Neutral
SO Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026SO's strong demand growth and strategic capital plan offer potential, but underperformance, execution risks and rising interest expenses create caution for investors.
Johnson Fistel Investigates Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Directors for Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty Related to Business Outlook and Growth Disclosures — Neutral
SBUX Newsfile Corp — January 19, 2026San 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").
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS - Ordinary Shares — Neutral
AXL GlobeNewsWire — January 19, 2026FORM 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.
Permian Resources Up 17% in 3 Months: Should You Buy or Hold? — Negative
PR Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026PR 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.
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - RIO TINTO PLC & RIO TINTO LIMITED - Ordinary Shares — Neutral
RIO GlobeNewsWire — January 19, 2026*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.
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - RIO TINTO PLC & RIO TINTO LIMITED - Ordinary Shares — Neutral
RIO GlobeNewsWire — January 19, 2026*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.
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Union Pacific Stock? — Neutral
UNP Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026Investors need to pay close attention to UNP stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Can Freeport-McMoRan's Project Pipeline Power the Next Growth Wave? — Positive
FCX Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026FCX advances major expansion projects, lifting copper capacity and output as its organic pipeline targets the next growth phase.
Natural Gas Hovers Near $3 as Storage and Weather Set the Tone — Positive
CTRA EE EXE Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026Natural gas holds near $3 due to storage builds and mild weather; EXE, EE, and CTRA could benefit if sentiment shifts.
Coastal States Bank Expands into Charleston, Announces Local Commercial Banking Team — Neutral
COSO Business Wire — January 19, 2026CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coastal States Bank, a local community bank headquartered on Hilton Head Island, announces its expansion into the Charleston market.
PepsiCo: A Blue-Chip Dividend Aristocrat And Dividend King Ripe For Picking — Positive
PEP Seeking Alpha — January 19, 2026PepsiCo, 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%.
3 Innovative Crypto ETFs That May Surprise in 2026 — Positive
BSOL BTCI ETHE MarketBeat — January 19, 2026After 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.
PANW vs. ALLT: Which Network Security Stock is the Better Buy? — Positive
ALLT PANW Zacks Investment Research — January 19, 2026Allot's surging SECaaS growth and cheaper valuation give it an edge over Palo Alto Networks as network security demand accelerates.