Stock Market Today 14.01.2026

NVHE.U:CA AI-Generated Signals Update; Buy Near 11.67 with 11.61 Stop; No Short Plans

January 14, 2026, 11:57 PM EST. On January 14, 2026, a note on NVHE.U:CA provides a trading plan and signal update. The proposed long entry sits near 11.67, with a stop at 11.61 and no short plan offered. The note invites readers to check the timestamp and mentions updated AI-Generated Signals for NVHE.U:CA. The section labeled NVHE.U:CA Ratings for January 14 shows a three-term framework-Near, Mid, and Long-with a simple rating map of Strong, Weak, and Neutral. Overall, the piece emphasizes a long bias at a specific entry level, while signaling that AI-driven signals and ratings are available to guide decisions on the Harvest NVIDIA Enhanced High Income Shares ETF.

SQM Valuation After Rally: DCF Fair Value Near $89 vs Narrative $61

January 14, 2026, 11:52 PM EST. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) has rallied, with the stock up 2.7% on the day, 10.8% over the past week and 87% in the last three months. A narrative fair value of US$61.44 would mark the shares as overvalued at the current close of US$83.18, underscoring optimism tied to lithium demand. By contrast, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model yields a fair value of about US$88.76, placing the stock at a roughly 6.3% discount to that level. The split hinges on EV and energy-storage demand and potential margin expansion as 2025 volumes are guided higher by at least 10%. Key risks include lithium price volatility and unresolved Codelco joint-venture terms. In short, two valuation frames reflect growth hopes and potential risks to execution.

Is Newmont Still Undervalued After a 181% Rally?

January 14, 2026, 11:47 PM EST. Newmont Corp. (NEM) trades around $114.15, after a 7-day gain of 5.7%, 30-day rise of 14.5%, and a 1-year return of 180.6% amid a rally that has investors weighing value against risk. The stock has a value score of 5/6, suggesting undervalued on most checks. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis yields an intrinsic value of $163.02 per share, implying about 30% upside on this method. The model uses last twelve months Free Cash Flow of about $5.34 billion and a two-stage forecast to 2030. The piece also presents a price/earnings framework, noting that a normal P/E depends on growth prospects and risk. Sentiment around gold equities, inflation and rates, capital allocation and project pipelines frame the valuation debate.

Citizens Financial Group: valuation gap after price rally, Excess Returns model suggests undervaluation

January 14, 2026, 11:43 PM EST. Citizens Financial Group trades around $59.93 as the regional-bank scene stays in focus amid rate expectations. The stock has gained 32% over 12 months and 84% over five years, with a 3/6 valuation score signaling a mix of attractive and fully priced factors. An Excess Returns framework uses a Book Value of $54.97, a Stable EPS of $5.72, and a 9.26% average ROE against a $4.35 Cost of Equity, producing an Excess Return of $1.37 and an intrinsic value near $98.22 per share, implying CFG is about 39% undervalued versus the current price. A Discounted Cash Flow view and a P/E lens round out the valuation in light of balance-sheet quality and funding costs.

IBM shares gain as Rep. Cisneros discloses stake; other late-December trades disclosed

January 14, 2026, 11:39 PM EST. Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) disclosed buying between $1,001 and $15,000 of IBM stock on December 19 in the '150 MAIN STREET TRUST & BANK OF AMERICA' account. The filing also shows a string of other trades, including sales of Xiaomi OTC, Schneider Electric, Hermès and a December 30 purchase of Campbell's CPB stock. IBM shares rose $5.45 to $308.61 on the session, with about 3.77 million shares traded, near the 3.79 million average. IBM's 52-week range is $214.50 to $324.90. Key metrics: debt-to-equity 1.97; current ratio 0.93; quick ratio 0.89. Market cap about $288.5 billion; P/E 36.92; PEG 2.89; beta 0.70. Q earnings on October 22: EPS $2.65, revenue $16.33 billion, both above estimates. Analysts look for about $10.78 EPS this year. The quarterly dividend of $1.68 was paid on December 10 to holders of record November 10.

Middle Eastern penny stocks above $100M market cap face headwinds as Gulf markets retreat

January 14, 2026, 11:34 PM EST. Geopolitical tensions weighed on Gulf markets, sending most indices lower even as U.S. inflation cooled. In this environment, penny stocks-often smaller or newer firms-remain a niche option for investors chasing growth. A screener highlights names with market cap over $100 million and strong financial health ratings, including Al-Modawat Specialized Medical, Thob Al Aseel, E7 Group, Sharjah Insurance, Al Wathba Insurance, Arabian Pipes, Dubai National Insurance & Reinsurance, Dubai Investments, Sharjah Cement, and Tgi Infrastructures. Simply Wall St flags the stock-picking framework. Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC trades around AED5.49 billion and shows diversified revenue, but earnings have swung, and a high dividend yield (about 10%) isn't fully covered by profits or cash flow, inviting scrutiny. Debt levels remain a consideration, with solid coverage in some cases.

NSE, BSE closed for Maharashtra municipal elections; MCX trading limited

January 14, 2026, 11:30 PM EST. Indian stock exchanges will remain closed on January 15 as Maharashtra municipal elections halt banking operations. BSE and NSE suspended trading across equities, derivatives, commodities, and electronic gold receipts. BSE said equity derivatives contracts due to expire Jan 15 will now settle Jan 14. NSE redesignated Jan 15 as a full trading holiday in the cash and F&O segments, reversing last week's guidance that it was a settlement holiday. Banks in Maharashtra are also closed, prompting the shift. MCX will run a split schedule: morning session 9:00-5:00, but bullion and some commodities will begin trading only in the evening session 5:00-11:55. The platform will be largely silent in the day. The markets calendar for 2026 lists 16 trading holidays; the next is Jan 26 (Republic Day). February 1 Budget day could affect openings; official update awaited.

India's BSE, NSE closed on January 15 for Maharashtra civic elections; MCX to run only evening session

January 14, 2026, 11:25 PM EST. Indian stock markets will be shut on January 15 as the Maharashtra government declares a public holiday to ensure smooth polling for local body elections in Mumbai. BSE and NSE will suspend all trading in equities, derivatives and electronic gold receipts; clearing and settlement are also hit. The BSE moved January 15 equity-derivatives expiries to January 14, while the NSE confirms January 15 as a full market holiday for both segments. MCX will run only the evening session, 5:00 PM-11:55 PM, with bullion trading then and some agricultural contracts allowed until 9:00 PM. Trading is expected to resume once banking and settlement normalise, with counting set for January 16. The year will total 16 market holidays in 2026; next is January 26, followed by Holi on March 3 and Ram Navami later in the year.

ASX penny stocks under A$2B market caps draw attention as commodities rally

January 14, 2026, 11:20 PM EST. Australian shares rise as gold, silver and copper hit fresh highs, sharpening focus on ASX penny stocks with market caps under A$2B. Traders eye opportunities beyond the big names, especially where financial health signals support for growth. The screener highlights a cluster of small caps-DSK, IGL, MTO, PPL, VRS, WAF, PPS, SSM, EDU, MXI-each with varying price points and health ratings. Notable examples in the reviewed notes include Chalice Mining (CHN), described as pre-revenue, debt-free and with a cash runway extending over several years, and Propel Funeral Partners, cited for earnings growth and a solid net-debt position. The piece underscores how a rising commodity backdrop can amplify risk and potential reward in these smaller firms.

NCAA asks CFTC to suspend collegiate prediction markets

January 14, 2026, 11:15 PM EST. NCAA president Charlie Baker asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to suspend collegiate sports prediction markets until stronger safeguards are in place. In a letter to CFTC Chairman, Baker warned that growth in prediction markets could threaten student-athletes and the integrity of competition. He outlined protections including age restrictions, advertising limits, robust integrity monitoring, involvement of bodies like the NCAA, limits on prop bets, harm-reduction resources and anti-harassment measures. Baker cited Kalshi's self-certification of transfer-portal markets as an example of why federal rules are needed. He urged geolocation tracing and mandatory reporting of integrity concerns to an intermediary, a standard not required of sportsbooks. The NCAA is willing to work with the CFTC to craft protections similar to those for legal sportsbooks, he said at the 2026 convention.

Dynatrace valuation: shares weaken; fair value near $60 implies upside

January 14, 2026, 11:10 PM EST. Dynatrace (DT) shares have weakened after a period of gains. At $39.98, the stock trades at a material discount to a fair-value view near $60.22, suggesting upside if growth and margins materialize. In the latest read, the 7-day return fell 8.8% and the 1-year total shareholder return slid about -20.9%, underscoring cooler sentiment after years of rally. The bull case rests on a shift to value-based, consumption pricing, with ARR (annual recurring revenue) contracts now making up about 65% of ARR, supporting faster adoption and longer revenue durability. The forward P/E (price-to-earnings) multiple implied by the fair value underscores potential upside, but risks include staying in step with AI observability trends and longer enterprise deal cycles. Investors can review the full narrative and build their own view.

Nippon Steel valuation mixed as momentum meets mixed signals

January 14, 2026, 11:05 PM EST. Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) sits around ¥659.9 as momentum builds: 30 days +9.25%, 90 days +9.47%, 1-year TSR +13.54%. Five-year TSR stands at 217.34%, underscoring patient holders. Yet the company reports a net loss of ¥6,500m on revenue of ¥8.95b. The stock trades at a P/S of 0.4x, below the JP Metals and Mining industry average of 0.5x and well under the peer average of 1.4x, suggesting a discount. Still, a calculated fair P/S near 1x hints the multiple could rise if sentiment improves. A DCF-based intrinsic value of ¥428.15 implies the shares look overvalued at ¥659.9. With the stock near analyst targets, the question is whether it is undervalued or if the market has priced in hoped-for growth, given the earnings backdrop and risk to sentiment.

ASX 200 rises for fourth straight session as miners lead gains

January 14, 2026, 11:00 PM EST. Australia's S&P/ASX 200, the benchmark Australian equity index, rose 0.3% to around 8,850 in early Thursday trade, extending gains to a fourth straight session. The mining complex led, with the sector up 1.8% to a record high on firmer iron ore prices. BHP rose 2.7%, Rio Tinto 1.3%, after plans to jointly develop neighboring Pilbara operations to extract up to 200 million metric tons. Gold stocks rose 0.3% to a record high as bullion rallied on safe-haven demand amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Financials declined 0.5% as the four largest banks traded lower. Tech shares fell 0.9% following tech-driven losses on Wall Street.

Wheat closes modestly higher as sparse rainfall forecast weighs on futures

January 14, 2026, 10:55 PM EST.Wheat futures closed modestly higher on Wednesday across the three U.S. exchanges, with front-month gains of about 2 cents on SRW and 2-3 cents on HRW, while MPLS spring wheat posted fractional advances. NOAA's 7-day forecast shows little rainfall in the Southern Plains, with only light totals in SRW areas. Export Sales data due Thursday are expected to show 100,000-450,000 MT in 2025/26 bookings for the week of 1/8, and 0-50,000 MT for 2026/27. FranceAgriMer puts soft wheat ending stocks at 2.8 MMT, up slightly. Prices: CBOT Mar 26 at $5.12 1/2, May 26 at $5.23 3/4; KCBT Mar $5.22 1/4, May $5.33 1/2; MIAX Mar $5.67, May $5.78 1/4.

Carvana Valuation Under Scrutiny After 65x Three-Year Surge

January 14, 2026, 10:50 PM EST. Carvana closed at $458.61, up 1.7% over seven days, 2.4% over 30 days, with a 65x three-year return. Investors weigh the stock as it reshapes its balance sheet and seeks a foothold in the online used-car retail space. The company lands a 0/6 on valuation checks. In a DCF view, Simply Wall St pegs intrinsic value at about $401 per share, implying a roughly 14% premium to the current price. On a P/E basis, CVNA trades around 103x, far above the industry average of about 21x and peers near 19x. Taken together, the stock appears overvalued on these metrics, even as some investors argue for potential from a tighter balance sheet and market share gains.

Constellation Technologies: Weak ROE Yet Strong Earnings Growth Raises Questions

January 14, 2026, 10:46 PM EST. Constellation Technologies' stock has been flat over the past week, but fundamentals could matter longer term. The trailing twelve-month ROE (return on equity) is 1.1%-AU$9.5k in net profit on AU$862k of equity for the period to June 2025-flagging weak profitability relative to equity. The figure sits below the industry averageROE of 3.7%. Still, the company delivered about 70% net income growth over five years, hinting at other drivers such as earnings retention or management efficiency. Against the industry, Constellation's growth runs around 7.0% over the same span. The firm does not pay regular dividends, which can affect investor demand. Valuation, including the P/E ratio compared with peers, matters for judging whether the growth is priced in. Investors should weigh whether the earnings trajectory supports a higher share price.

China's AI chip IPOs surge as Huawei remains private crown jewel

January 14, 2026, 10:42 PM EST. China's AI chip IPOs have drawn heavy investor interest, lifting smaller peers while Huawei's private unit HiSilicon remains central to Beijing's push to reduce Nvidia exposure. Publics include Biren Technology, MetaX, Moore Threads and Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor, with Moore Threads raising about $1.1 billion on Dec. 5 and MetaX nearly $600 million on Dec. 17. Baidu plans to spin off Kunlunxin in Hong Kong. Analysts say the market will consolidate; Huawei's full-stack strategy-anchored by its Ascend chips-gives it breadth beyond single processors. Bernstein and Counterpoint put Huawei and Nvidia each near 40% of China's processor sales, with Nvidia potentially shrinking to 8% under export curbs and Huawei rising toward 50% if policy shifts. Cambricon sits around 9%; smaller players trail. Huawei remains private, limiting mainland investor access.

Lean Hog Futures Rally as USDA Base Price Surges

January 14, 2026, 10:38 PM EST. Lean hog futures closed higher on Wednesday, with contracts up about $1 to $1.45 a cwt. USDA's national base hog price rose to $80.29 per cwt, up $10.29 from the prior day. The CME Lean Hog Index slipped a dime to $80.50 as of Jan. 12. The pork carcass cutout value finished around $91.29 per cwt, down $0.51, with the picnic and ham primals the only components higher. Federally inspected hog slaughter for Wednesday was 495,000 head, leaving the weekly total at 1.481 million. That pace is even with last week and 38,698 above the same week a year ago. Data show ongoing volatility in the US hog market, driven by demand and supply signals.

Cotton ends Wednesday higher as futures gain; oil slips and dollar softens

January 14, 2026, 10:33 PM EST.Cotton futures settled Wednesday with nearby contracts up 5 to 11 ticks. Crude oil slipped 10 cents to $61.05 a barrel, while the U.S. dollar index eased to 98.865. The The Seam's Jan. 13 online auction sold 60.08 cents per pound on 14,042 bales. The Cotlook A Index rose 55 points to 75 cents. ICE-certified stocks were unchanged at 11,029 bales. The Adjusted World Price climbed to 50.97 cents per pound, up 21 points from a week earlier. Front-months posted gains: Mar 26 cotton closed at 64.99, up 11; May 26 cotton at 66.50, up 9; Jul 26 cotton at 67.91, up 5. For context, the author held no positions.

Cattle futures fall as cash trade stalls; boxed beef lifts

January 14, 2026, 10:29 PM EST.Live cattle futures closed Wednesday lower, with contracts down $1 to $2.10. Feeder cattle futures fell $1.52 to $2.50 at the close. The Fed Cattle Exchange online auction offered 974 head with no sales or bids. The CME Feeder Cattle Index rose 57 cents to $369.69 as of January 13. USDA boxed beef prices were higher, with Choice up 54 cents to $358.53 and Select up 47 cents to $357.65, widening the Choice-Select spread to 88 cents. Slaughter throughput for the week to date ran about 352,000 head, roughly 4,000 below last week and 10,841 under the same week last year. Cash trade for the week remains largely unsettled.

Corn Edges Higher as Ethanol Output Surges to Record

January 14, 2026, 10:25 PM EST.Corn futures finished higher on Wednesday, with nearby contracts up about 1 to 2 1/4 cents as the EIA data showed a surge in ethanol output. Production rose 98,000 barrels per day week over week to a record 1.196 million bpd, up 8.92% from the prior record. Ethanol stocks climbed 821,000 barrels to 24.473 million, led by gains in the Gulf and East Coast, pointing to stronger export potential. Exports rose to 119,000 bpd, while refiner inputs for ethanol rose 70,000 bpd to 841,000 bpd. The CmdtyView national cash price for Corn was up 2.5 cents at $3.85. South Korean buyers tendered 402,000 MT, with USDA export sales due Thursday for the week of Jan. 8. The Rosario Grains Exchange pegs Argentina corn at 62 MMT, up 1 MMT.

Soybeans close higher on Wednesday as front-month gains; January expires

January 14, 2026, 10:20 PM EST. Soybeans finished Wednesday higher, with front-month contracts up 3 to 7 1/4 cents as January expires. Nearby cash bean price rose to $9.705. Soymeal futures gained about $0.80 to $1.20, while Soy Oil eased. The market logged 47 deliveries against soybeans, including seven for January bean oil. The USDA reported a private export sale of 334,000 MT to China. NOPA data due Thursday is expected to show December crush around 224.8 million bushels. Export sales data due Thursday morning are seen at 0.8-1.8 MMT for the week ended 1/8. December Chinese imports were 8.04 MMT, up 1.3% year over year.

TFSA 7,000: Two TSX Stocks to Consider Now

January 14, 2026, 10:15 PM EST. Canadian investors can grow gains inside a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), where capital, dividends, and interest escape tax. With a 2026 TFSA limit of $7,000, this note highlights two TSX names. Aritzia (ATZ) has delivered double-digit revenue and earnings growth since 2020, with revenue up about 23% and earnings roughly 19% per year. The shares have surged-about 109.7% in the last year and 443.4% over five years-underpinned by a growing boutique and online footprint. Store expansion (~25% in Canada and the U.S.) and online sales growth (~33% annually since 2020) support upside, though tariffs and logistics costs pose near-term headwinds. CES Energy (CEU) provides specialty chemicals for the oil and gas lifecycle; growth stems from sustained upstream activity, higher service intensity, and an integrated model that may capture evolving demand.

United Bankshares (UBSI) Valuation Check: 18% 90-Day Gain, DCF Signals 33% Discount

January 14, 2026, 10:10 PM EST. United Bankshares (UBSI) has surged 18.13% over 90 days and shows a 1-year TSR of about 10.6% on a price of $40.53. The stock trades at a P/E of 13.2x, above the US Banks sector average of 11.9x but below the estimated fair P/E of 12.1x and the peer group average of 16.6x. Analysts place the shares near their price target. A DCF model provides a different angle: fair value of about US$60.88, implying a roughly 33.4% discount to the current price. The mix suggests the market attributes a premium versus the broader sector yet remains below closer peers and the fair value signal. Risks include margin pressure and potential loan-quality deterioration.

Healthpeak Properties (DOC): Valuation After Price Stabilisation

January 14, 2026, 10:05 PM EST.Healthpeak Properties (DOC) traded at US$17.26, with mixed momentum signals. The stock posted a 6.5% year-to-date gain but a 1-year decline of about 9.2%. In the near term, 1-day and 30-day returns indicate momentum stabilising, while longer horizons show pressure: 1-year TSR around 9.17% and 5-year TSR at 25.57%. The shares sit roughly 46% below an intrinsic discount and about 18% under the analysts' targets. A narrative Fair Value near US$20.68 marks the stock as UNDERVALUED in the analysis, though upside depends on revenue growth, margins and multiple expansion. Risks include tenant credit in the lab portfolio and potential refinancing costs that could squeeze margins. Readers may compare with other US healthcare real estate names.

Dynatrace (DT) undervalued after price weakness, DCF fair value near $72

January 14, 2026, 10:01 PM EST. Dynatrace closed at US$39.98, with a 7-day drop of 8.8% and a 30-day decline of 9.9%. Year-to-date and 1-year returns are negative, while 3- and 5-year figures are mixed or down. Our checks rate the stock a valuation score of 6/6. Using a 2-stage free cash flow to equity model, the latest twelve-month FCF is about $472.7 million; projections reach about $1.1 billion by 2030 per Simply Wall St. Discounting yields an intrinsic value of about US$72.02 per share, implying a 44.5% discount to the current price and an undervalued thesis. The stock trades on a P/E of 23.81x, versus the Software industry benchmark.

Is Innodata (INOD) Too Pricey After Its Surge? A DCF Review

January 14, 2026, 9:46 PM EST. INOD shares have surged, trading around $63.16 after a strong run. A measured valuation uses a 2-stage DCF model. Trailing twelve-month FCF is $39.24 million; projections extend to 2035, starting at $27.35 million in 2026 and shrinking to $18.41 million by 2035. The resulting intrinsic value is $12.04 per share, implying the stock is overvalued by about 425% versus the current price. Simply Wall St scores Innodata at 1/6 on its valuation checks. The story notes Innodata's role in data and AI-related services has attracted attention, but the math behind the DCF drives the verdict. The takeaway: investors should weigh the recent price move against the model's cautious long-term cash-flow view.

McEwen Mining (MUX) Undervalued After 166% One-Year Surge; Los Azules Prospects in Focus

January 14, 2026, 9:45 PM EST. McEwen Mining closed at $22.39, up 165.6% over the last year and 19.9% year-to-date, with Los Azules prospects in focus. Our valuation framework rates MUX 2/6, signaling more work to gauge pricing. A two-stage FCFE-DCF model yields an intrinsic value of $161.02 per share, implying an 86.1% discount to the current price and that the stock is undervalued on this basis. The model starts from a negative latest twelve-month FCFE of $34.35 million; forecasts run through 2027 and extend to 2035, with interim cash flows like $110.45 million in 2026 and $191.70 million in 2027. Separately, the analysis notes a practical use for the P/S ratio when earnings are uneven. Investor focus remains on McEwen's assets and its exposure to metal markets.

BSE, NSE closed for Maharashtra municipal elections; MCX sets 5 PM commodity session

January 14, 2026, 9:32 PM EST. Mumbai's municipal elections prompted a trading holiday across Indian markets on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The BSE and NSE – both based in Mumbai – are closed for equity and equity derivatives, with normal activity resuming on Friday, January 16. The move, not in the original calendar, was disclosed via circulars from the exchanges. The currency market will also be shut. In commodities, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) – the largest commodity derivatives exchange – said morning trading is closed, while futures trade will run in an evening session from 5:00 pm to 11:55 pm (with earlier end for some agri contracts). Gold and silver futures resume at 5 PM. The 2026 holiday calendar now shows 16 total trading holidays, with Republic Day on January 26 ahead.

Can XRP Reach $100? Regulators, Liquidity Shifts, and the Supply Hurdle

January 14, 2026, 9:31 PM EST. XRP has jumped 16.2% in 2026 and traded near $2.12 on Jan. 14. The question of a $100 price resurfaces after the SEC settlement against Ripple in Aug. 2025, which confirmed XRP is not a security in secondary markets. Regulators normalized markets, improving liquidity and reopening distribution channels. Exchange reserves fell from 4 billion tokens in Jan 2025 to around 1.6-1.7 billion by Dec 2025. Ripple released 1 billion XRP from escrow on Jan 1, 2026, under its supply framework. US spot XRP ETFs launched in late 2025 drew about $1.2 billion in inflows, though flows cooled. With 60.7 billion XRP circulating of a 100 billion max, a $100 level implies a market cap above $6 trillion, a scale far beyond current crypto assets. The use case remains as a bridge currency; demand hinges on sentiment and broader crypto cycles.

ImmunityBio (IBRX) extends rally to 8th straight day on positive NSCLC trial data

January 14, 2026, 9:30 PM EST. ImmunityBio (IBRX) extended its winning streak to eight sessions, rising 8.88% to $2.82 as investors welcomed positive NSCLC trial data for Anktiva in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor. Updated results from two studies across 151 patients show statistically significant immune restoration and an association between lymphocyte recovery and improved survival. ImmunityBio said detailed findings are being prepared for peer-review publication and future scientific presentations, underscoring safety and efficacy in patients who have failed standard therapies including checkpoint inhibitors. Checkpoint inhibitors such as pembrolizumab and nivolumab changed lung cancer treatment, but benefits can be transient and options limited after progression.

Prologis valuation indicators point to overvaluation after recent rally

January 14, 2026, 9:16 PM EST. Prologis closed at $132.21, up 4.2% in the past week. The stock has risen 1.2% over 30 days, 2.4% year-to-date, 27% in 12 months and 51.6% over five years, prompting questions about fair value. The focus remains on logistics and industrial real estate, especially warehouses. Our valuation checks rate PLD 0/6. The DCF (discounted cash flow) approach yields a intrinsic value of about $110 per share, implying the stock is about 20% overvalued. The P/E (price-to-earnings) discussion is introduced but the excerpt ends before final judgment. In short, investors face a split: recent price strength meets a valuation model signaling caution.

MannKind Valuation Under Review After Recent Share Swings

January 14, 2026, 9:15 PM EST. MannKind (MNKD) has choppy trading as investors weigh how the stock's valuation aligns with fundamentals and a multi-year return. A 1-day move to $5.61 (-0.53%) and a 7-day decline of 4.10% contrast with a 1-year return of -7.58% and 3- to 5-year gains of 23.03% and 74.77%. The narrative fair value sits at $9.61, implying the stock is undervalued versus the central estimate, though risk exists. Afrezza growth, international expansion, a pediatric indication launch, and a broader salesforce support near-term revenue. Late-stage programs-inhaled clofazimine for NTM and nintedanib DPI for IPF-progress toward milestones. Valuation remains nuanced: P/E at 58.9x is well above the industry average but below some peers, signaling upside tempered by execution risk. Read the full narrative for risks.

Canadian AI Stocks to Watch in 2026: Celestica and CMG Lead the Way

January 14, 2026, 9:14 PM EST. Two Canadian AI plays surface as long-term bets for 2026: Celestica (TSX: CLS) and Computer Modelling Group (TSX: CMG). The Fool Canada notes Celestica benefits from AI-driven data-centre infrastructure; Q3 revenue US$3.19B, up 28% YoY, and adjusted EPS US$1.58. Its Connectivity and Cloud Solutions segment rose 43%, with hyperscalers driving US$1.4B in revenue, up 79%. Management now guides 2026 revenue to US$16B with operating margins about 7.8% and EPS around US$8.20. The stock trades at roughly a 21% target discount in January 2026. The company has 41% share of ports across 200/400/800G and is advancing 1.6-terabit and 3.2-terabit tech through 2028 to meet hyperscaler demand and a data-centre capex surge. CMG is a Calgary-based reservoir-simulation software specialist.

Nitto Denko's High P/E Sparks Caution for TSE:6988

January 14, 2026, 9:00 PM EST. Only a handful of Japanese peers trade with the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) above 14x. Nitto Denko sits at about 20.3x, versus a market-average around 14x. The stock's earnings per share (EPS) declined 6.7% last year, tempering the three-year EPS growth of about 28%. Analysts foresee about 9.9% annual earnings growth over the next three years, roughly in line with a 9.0% market backdrop, but the market's optimism has kept the P/E elevated. Investors could face disappointment if the multiple contracts toward the growth outlook. While the company carries a high current multiple, there are potential balance-sheet risks worth noting. Review fundamentals and analyst forecasts to assess risk and price.

Nippon Electric Glass climbs 5.4% as public investors hold near-half stake (TSE:5214)

January 14, 2026, 8:59 PM EST. After a 5.4% jump last week, Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (TSE:5214) shows a balanced ownership mix. Individual investors hold about 48% of the shares, the largest single bloc, while institutions own 44%. No single holder dominates: the top 25 investors control roughly 50% in total. The largest listed stake belongs to Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd., at 10%, with Amova Asset Management and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management next at 5.1% and 3.8%. The data imply greater public influence on governance than some peers, though institutions remain a meaningful counterweight. Analysts note several active shareholders and view the stock through a crowded-trade lens, underscoring the need to monitor earnings and growth trends.

Regions Financial (RF) Valuation Signals Upside Amid Rally

January 14, 2026, 8:58 PM EST.Regions Financial (RF) trades at $28.14, with a 12-month gain of 18.9% and a five-year rally near 89%. Our review flags a mixed valuation: a 4/6 score on checks and an Excess Returns framework implying substantial upside. Using a Book Value of $20.00, stable EPS of $2.80, and a cost of equity of $1.58, the model yields about $1.22 in annual excess return and an intrinsic value of roughly $55.77 per share, translating to ~49.5% upside. The stock trades at 12.01x P/E, modestly above the Banks industry average of 11.87x. Yet caution remains: regional banks face balance-sheet, rate, and capital-return risks as the sector eyes tighter regulation.

Iron Mountain valuation points to upside despite recent price swings

January 14, 2026, 8:45 PM EST. Iron Mountain (IRM) has traded with mixed momentum. Over the last 7 days, the stock rose 5.16% and 30 days 11.04%, while 90 days show a decline of 13.47%. The shares sit at $91.54 against a fair value of about $116.73 and an intrinsic discount of roughly 57.11%. Analysts' consensus target is $114.50, with a bullish target as high as $140 and a bearish floor near $44. The near-term drift is positive but longer-term TSR remains pressured from earlier gains. The bull case hinges on data center expansion and higher margins; risks include competition, higher leverage and compliance costs. For investors considering diversification, this may be a moment to scan other ideas with high insider ownership. This note reflects historical data and forecasts.

Is Sotera Health Undervalued After a Strong One-Year Gain? A Valuation Review

January 14, 2026, 8:44 PM EST. Sotera Health (SHC) closed at $19.19, with a mixed set of returns: +2.1% in seven days, +14.2% in 30 days, +8.5% year-to-date, +52.8% over 1 year but -27% over five years. The stock's valuation score sits at 2/6, suggesting limited signals of undervaluation. A DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) model using a 2-stage approach pegs intrinsic value at about $28.05 per share, implying the stock trades at roughly a 31.6% discount to fair value. Latest twelve-month free cash flow is about $44.7 million, with 2028 FCF forecast around $336.5 million. The analysis frames Sotera Health as undervalued on cash-flow grounds, though other metrics and risk factors warrant continued scrutiny.

Endeavour Group hits reality check as retail margin squeeze weighs on outlook

January 14, 2026, 8:43 PM EST. Endeavour Group (EDV) delivered a half-year update that highlights margin compression in its core retail arm. Bell Potter puts group EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) at A$555-566 million, about 5.6% below consensus. The miss reflects the cost of defending price and relevance in liquor retail, with roughly 85 basis points of gross-margin compression not fully offset by momentum. Dan Murphy's and BWS rose 2.2% YoY, supporting a pricing reset, while Hotels benefited from gaming and refurbishments. Investors face a trade-off: retail pricing can rebound, but a broad margin erosion is harder to reverse. Bell Potter sees a strategy refresh and likely downgrades through FY26; the earnings base now hinges on pricing stability and volume momentum.

Asia-Pacific markets mixed as Bank of Korea holds rate; U.S. tech slips amid earnings and China chip concerns

January 14, 2026, 8:30 PM EST. Asia-Pacific stocks were mixed as the Bank of Korea held its policy rate at 2.50%, narrowing room for easing after a won retreat. The Kospi rose 0.57%, the Kosdaq flat, and the won softened toward 1,466.6 per dollar. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.05% while the Topix added 0.15%; the yen firmed to about 158.34 per dollar amid talk of intervention. Australia's ASX 200 rose 0.46%. Toyota Industries jumped after Toyota Motors raised its bid. In the United States, tech shares swooned for a second straight session on earnings and China chip policy, with Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron lower; Reuters reported Chinese customs flagged Nvidia's H200 chips as not permitted to enter the country. Futures pointed to a weaker open in Hong Kong.

Gorilla Gold Mines (ASX:GG8): Retail investors own 41%, insiders 28%, top 11 hold 51%

January 14, 2026, 8:29 PM EST.Retail investors own 41% of Gorilla Gold Mines Ltd (ASX:GG8), the largest bloc by share. Insiders hold 28%. The company's ownership table shows 11 investors with a combined majority stake of 51%. The top holder is 1832 Asset Management L.P., at 9.8%; the second and third are about 8.7% and 7.2%. Kelvin Flynn, a board member, owns roughly 7.2%, while CEO Charles Hughes directly holds 1.3%. Hedge funds do not appear to have a meaningful stake. The concentration suggests that the public could influence governance, but also raises risks if institutions engage in a crowded trade or exit simultaneously. Investors should weigh these dynamics against Gorilla Gold's earnings trajectory and liquidity in the market.

Hitachi Energy India shares fall 14% as ownership concentrates in Hitachi, Ltd.

January 14, 2026, 8:28 PM EST. Hitachi Energy India Limited (NSE: POWERINDIA) closed the week about 14% lower after a run of selling that left ownership concentrated in a single stakeholder. The largest holder is Hitachi, Ltd., with about 71% of shares outstanding. Institutions own roughly 10%, while Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited and The Vanguard Group, Inc. hold about 1% to 1.3%. Hedge funds have a minimal stake. A stake this large gives the parent broad influence over strategy and capital allocation, a factor investors weigh as the stock moves. Analysts cover the name, but sentiment can swing if the parent shifts stance. The outlook hinges on earnings trajectory and any updates from management or the parent.

AstraZeneca climbs as markets fall; earnings in focus

January 14, 2026, 8:16 PM EST. AstraZeneca (AZN) closed at $96.34, up 1.94% as the stock outpaced a weaker market. The S&P 500 slid 0.53%, the Dow slipped 0.09%, and the Nasdaq fell 1%. In the past month, AZN gained 3.46% amid a flat to higher Medical sector. Investors await the company's Feb. 10, 2026 earnings release. Analysts' consensus projects EPS of $1.09, up 3.81% YoY, and revenue of $15.76 billion, up 5.81%. For the year, consensus calls for $4.59 per share and $58.73 billion in revenue, implying earnings growth and flat revenue. The stock's Forward P/E is 18.33, below the industry average 20.82, and a PEG of 1.56. Zacks ranks AZN #3 Hold.

Teekay Tankers Rises as Market Dips; Earnings in Focus

January 14, 2026, 8:15 PM EST. Teekay Tankers (TNK) closed at $65.93, up 0.47% on the day, as the market slid. The stock outpaced a negative session for the S&P 500 (-0.16%), Dow (-0.14%) and Nasdaq (-0.06%). The oil-and-gas shipping company has fallen 5.54% in the past month, underperforming the Transportation sector (+2.05%) and the S&P 500 (+1.96%). Ahead of earnings, analysts forecast EPS of $3.25, a 25.8% drop from a year earlier, while revenue is seen at $197.37 million, down 21.85% YoY. For the full year, estimates call for EPS of $14.70 and revenue of $867.54 million, up 1.59% and down 2.53% respectively. The stock trades on a Forward P/E around 4.47 and a PEG of 1.49; Zacks ranks TNK at #2 (Buy).

Post-CPI: Core inflation cools; Cars.com and Carvana could benefit

January 14, 2026, 8:14 PM EST. December's CPI showed inflation held steady, with core CPI at 0.2% m/m and 2.6% y/y-the slowest core gain since March 2021. Total CPI rose 0.3% and 2.7% annually, led by higher food. While inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target, the core did cool more than many economists expected. In that backdrop, two online used-car platforms look attractive: Cars.com (CARS) and Carvana (CVNA). Used-vehicle prices fell 1.7% month over month unadjusted and 1.1% seasonally adjusted, potentially boosting demand. Cars.com trades near $12 with a forward earnings multiple around 5x and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Carvana trades above $450 with FY25 EPS of $5.49 and FY26 of $7.31, a PEG around 1x; Q4 2025 results are due Feb 18.

Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) appears undervalued after years of share-price weakness as DCF signals upside

January 14, 2026, 8:12 PM EST.Zimmer Biomet Holdings trades at $89.24 after a multi-year slide, underlining a risk-reward debate as regulatory and pipeline news shapes outlook. The stock's 1-year and longer declines offset steady cash flow. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model values the business at about $165.20 per share, suggesting roughly 46% upside. DCF translates future free cash flow into today's dollars. By contrast, the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) approach looks at how much investors pay for current profits. The analysis cites trailing twelve-month free cash flow near $1.04 billion and projects growth to 2035. Overall, the combination of cash-flow math and earnings multiples supports an undervaluation thesis, though execution risk remains in medical devices amid regulatory and market shifts.

Oscar Health dips as investors await results; earnings and revenue forecasts eyed

January 14, 2026, 8:04 PM EST. Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR) closed at $16.55, down 1.55% and lagging the S&P 500. The Dow fell while the Nasdaq edged higher. Over the past month the stock gained roughly 13.9%. Investors turn to upcoming results, with EPS forecast at $0.34 and revenue seen at $2.86 billion, up about 29% year over year. For the full year, analysts expect EPS of $0.61 and revenue of $11.21 billion. The shares trade at a Forward P/E of 27.41, well above the industry average around 9.99. Zacks ranks OSCR at #3 (Hold) as the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has fallen about 11.11% over the past month. Traders will weigh near-term estimate changes against valuation as results approach.

Vital Farms (VITL) falls as markets slip; earnings in focus, forward P/E above sector

January 14, 2026, 8:03 PM EST. Vital Farms (VITL) closed at $29.55, down 3.4%, lagging the S&P 500's 0.53% loss as the Dow slipped 0.09% and the Nasdaq fell 1%. Earlier, the stock had dropped about 5%, trailing the Consumer Staples sector's 0.77% gain and the S&P 500's 2.06% advance. The market eyes its upcoming report: EPS seen at $0.38, up 65.2% year over year, with revenue around $213.26 million, up 28.5%. For the full year, analysts expect EPS of $1.44 and revenue of $759.16 million, about +22.0% and flat. Valuation sits at a Forward P/E of 18.36, above the industry's 12.9. Within the Food – Miscellaneous group, the Zacks Industry Rank sits in the bottom half; Zacks Rank is #3 (Hold).

Semac Construction: 3-year earnings decline; TSR up 369% as shares fall 76%

January 14, 2026, 8:01 PM EST. Semac Construction's stock has fallen 76% over three years, but total return to shareholders-dividends reinvested-rose 369% (TSR), beating the market's 59% gain. The Total Shareholder Return includes dividends; the price decline does not capture those payouts. In the last year, the shares are down 25%, and about 41% over roughly a quarter. Revenue declined about 30% per year in the period, leaving earnings minimal in the trailing 12 months and signaling weak fundamentals. The 21% annualized drop in the share price mirrors that reality. Investors should note the distinction between price and TSR. Long-term holders have still earned about 53% annualized over five years. The recent sell-off could be an opportunity, but risks remain given the loss-making status and shrinking revenue.

CBL Valuation After Momentum: Shares Undervalued Relative to Peers

January 14, 2026, 7:58 PM EST. CBL & Associates Properties has posted solid momentum. The stock rose 0.96% today, with 90-day gains near 29.9% and a 1-year total return of about 42.8%. At $37.84, it trades below a $45.00 analyst target, implying an intrinsic discount around 37.7%. The P/E sits at 9.4x, far below the industry average of 27.4x and the peer average of 51.9x, and a DCF-based fair value around $60.70 suggests further upside. However, risks include a 66% annual net income decline and potential weakness in retail property demand or leasing trends. The combination points to an undervalued status on price-to-earnings and cash-flow models, but investors should weigh earnings volatility and demand risks before chasing gains.

Marksans Pharma: P/E Looks Middle-of-the-Road as Growth Trails Market

January 14, 2026, 7:57 PM EST. Marksans Pharma NSE:MARKSANS trades at a 22.2x P/E ratio, roughly in line with India's market median around 25x. The valuation persists even as earnings have lagged. Last year's EPS was flat; over three years it rose about 57%. Three analysts forecast EPS growth of about 16% per year for the next three years, versus the market's ~20% pace. Investors may be pricing in a revival that hasn't fully materialized. If growth underperforms, the P/E could contract, risking a re-rating of the shares. The analysis notes a single risk signal for Marksans. In short, the stock looks fairly valued on today's outlook, but the path of earnings and broader market dynamics will drive future moves.

Aurionpro Solutions: ROE Signals Strength Despite Stock Decline

January 14, 2026, 7:56 PM EST. Aurionpro Solutions (NSE:AURIONPRO) has fallen about 14% over three months, but its fundamentals look sturdier. ROE (return on equity) stands at 13% for the trailing twelve months to September 2025, meaning ₹0.13 of profit for every ₹1 of shareholders' equity. Net income has grown 48% over five years, while equity is ₹16 billion and net profit ₹2.0 billion in the latest period. The company's ROE sits above the industry average of 11%, and earnings growth outpaces the sector, with industry growth of 19% on average. Strong earnings retention or efficient management may be contributing to the rise. Investors should decide whether the expected earnings growth is already priced in and how forward estimates compare with the current price.

Moderna advances as market slides ahead of earnings; Zacks Rank holds

January 14, 2026, 7:52 PM EST. Moderna (MRNA) closed at $41.66, up 0.6% as broad market weakness weighed on peers. The stock outpaced the S&P 500, which fell 1.46%, while the Dow rose 0.65% and the Nasdaq sank 3.07%. Over the last month, MRNA has risen about 3.19%, beating the Medical sector's 1.84% gain and the S&P 500's 1.08%. Investors await the company's upcoming earnings report. The consensus calls for an EPS of -$2.94, a 634.55% year-over-year drop, and revenue of $956.79 million, down 65.96%. The Zacks Rank stands at #3 (Hold), with the Consensus EPS estimate 0.71% lower in the past month. The Medical – Biomedical and Genetics industry sits at Zacks Industry Rank 70, in the top 28% of more than 250 groups.

TJX slips vs market as earnings loom; valuation above peers

January 14, 2026, 7:51 PM EST. TJX closed at 117.48, off 0.51%, lagging a 0.13% S&P 500 slide while the Dow rose 0.33% and the Nasdaq fell 0.39%. Ahead of results, TJX faces EPS of $1.09 for the quarter on about revenue of about $13.98 billion, up year over year. The full-year view calls for about $4.15 per share and $56.19 billion in revenue, signaling mid-single-digit growth. The stock trades at a Forward P/E of about 28.4 (price relative to next-12-month earnings) and a PEG ratio near 3 (price-to-earnings growth, factoring in expected earnings growth) versus industry peers. The Retail-Discount Stores group sits in the bottom quartile of the sector's ranking. TJX also sports a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with recent analyst revisions and outlook shaping near-term moves.

OneSpan underperforms market; eyes on earnings as Zacks Rank, Forward P/E frame outlook

January 14, 2026, 7:50 PM EST.OneSpan (OSPN) closed at $12.82, down 0.47%, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.41% drop, with the Dow off 0.12% and the Nasdaq down 0.71%. Over the past month the stock slipped 0.92%, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's +6.52% and the S&P 500's +3.53%. Investors await the upcoming earnings, with the consensus EPS at $0.19, up about 205.6% year over year. In the last 30 days, estimates were largely unchanged. Zacks Rank is #1 (Strong Buy) for OneSpan, aided by a Forward P/E of 12.04 vs. the industry's 30.12. The Internet – Software industry sits in the top tier of the Computer and Technology sector, ranked 81 of 250. Revisions to estimates and results may drive the next move.

Shell gains as market slides; ahead of earnings, Zacks ranks SHEL as #4 (Sell)

January 14, 2026, 7:49 PM EST. Shell (SHEL) rose 1.6% to $74.35 in the latest session as major indexes slid. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which fell 0.53%, while the Dow slipped 0.09% and the Nasdaq dropped 1%. Over the past month, SHEL gained about 3.86%, outpacing the Oils-Energy sector. Market watchers anticipate Shell's upcoming earnings, with a consensus EPS of $1.32 and revenue of $72.39 billion, up about 8.35% year over year. For the full year, Zacks Consensus calls for $6.40 per share and $270.52 billion revenue, though estimates edged lower recently. The stock carries a Forward P/E of 11.95, above the sector's 11.62. Shell sports a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell), and the industry sits among the bottom quartile of 250+ industries, with a high PEG ratio.

BSE, NSE closed for Maharashtra civic polls; trading to resume Jan 16

January 14, 2026, 7:48 PM EST. The BSE and NSE will be closed on January 15 for Maharashtra municipal elections, with all trading in equities, derivatives and SLBs halted and only the evening session in the commodity derivatives market. Trading will resume January 16. In the latest session, Indian stocks ended lower as weakness in auto, IT and realty offset gains in metal, PSU banks and oil & gas. The Sensex fell 244.98 points to 83,382.71, while the Nifty dropped 66.70 to 25,665.60. Gainers included Tata Steel, NTPC, ONGC, Axis Bank and Hindalco; losers Tata Consumer, TCS, Asian Paints, Maruti Suzuki and HUL. Sector snapshot: metal, PSU banks and power up; auto, IT and realty down. USD/INR closed at 90.30.

Thursday's big stock stories likely to move markets in the next session

January 14, 2026, 7:47 PM EST. Thursday's premarket and after-hours agenda centers on BlackRock's quarterly results, with CEO Larry Fink on Squawk on the Street; shares are down about 8.6% and 10.5% from the Oct. 15 high. Goldman Sachs reports before the bell; CNBC's Leslie Picker tracks the banks as the stock is up about 21% but off 3% from last week's high. Morgan Stanley has risen 16% and is 4.25% off last week's high. Taiwan Semiconductor reports Thursday morning; the stock is up 10.5% but down 2.7% from Tuesday's high. Jobless claims come out at 8:30 a.m., with coverage to follow. J.B. Hunt Transport reports after the bell; shares have risen more than 47% and hit a Tuesday high. In real estate, CBRE is down 3.5% from October; peers Vornado, SL Green, Brookfield Property Partners and Brandywine Realty sit off recent peaks.

SGX-listed ETFs top net retail inflows as banks lead; SPDR Gold Shares beats STI ETF

January 14, 2026, 7:43 PM EST. Retail investors poured into SGX-listed ETFs and Singapore stocks, with DBS Group Holdings, UOB and OCBC driving roughly S$3.9 billion in net inflows. Over the past year, net retail inflows into Singapore equities totalled about S$2.6 billion, lifting six-year inflows to about S$17 billion. Among ETFs, SPDR Gold Shares ranked third in 2025 for net retail inflows at S$141 million, beating the fourth-placed STI ETF's S$113 million. The Amova-StraitsTrading Asia ex-Japan Reit Index ETF led 2025 inflows at S$216 million, followed by the Lion-Phillip S-Reit ETF at S$170 million. Eight SGX-listed ETFs in 2025 posted higher net retail inflows than the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust's S$23 million.

UCAL's balance sheet under scrutiny as debt outpaces liquidity

January 14, 2026, 7:42 PM EST. UCAL Limited carries debt of ₹2.36 billion at end-September 2025, rising from ₹1.92 billion a year earlier, with cash of ₹438.1 million producing a net debt of about ₹1.92 billion. The company holds liabilities of ₹3.71 billion due within 12 months and ₹1.48 billion beyond, while only ₹1.66 billion of near-term liquidity (₹438.1 million in cash and ₹1.22 billion in receivables) is available. That leaves a shortfall of ₹3.54 billion versus a ₹2.86 billion market capitalization. Growth is mixed: revenue rose 5.7% to ₹8.1 billion, but the firm was not profitable at the EBIT level in the last year. Investors may face dilution if funding is needed to cover obligations.

Samsara valuation nudges toward fair value as stock sits near $33.85

January 14, 2026, 7:28 PM EST. Shares of Samsara (IOT) hovered near $33.85 after a 6.8% drop over seven days and a 14.7% slide over 30 days, with a 3-year gain of about 171% and a 1-year decline. A two-stage Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model puts the intrinsic value at roughly $33.50, implying the stock is about 1% overvalued versus the current price. The Price-to-Sales (P/S) multiple sits around 12.84x, highlighting elevated revenue expectations as a driver of value. Simply Wall St rates Samsara's valuation at 1/6 on its checklist. The piece walks through multiple methods and notes that valuation can swing with changes to future cash flows, underscoring that no single model should drive action.

D-Wave Quantum shares jump 4.4% as brokerages initiate coverage

January 14, 2026, 7:27 PM EST. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) rose 4.4% on Wednesday, trading as high as $30.18 and near $30.09 on 39.9 million shares, above the 20-day average. It closed the prior session at $28.82. A set of broker notes followed: Zacks Research moved QBTS from strong sell to hold; Jefferies initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $45 target; Rosenblatt kept a buy and set a $40 objective; Roth Capital issued a $40 target; Mizuho assigned an outperform and a $46 target. Market data show a debt-to-equity of 0.05, current ratio 54.68, quick ratio 54.49, and a $10.53 billion market cap. The stock carries a negative P/E of -22.29 and a beta of 1.57. Last quarter, earnings were -$0.05 per share on revenue of $3.74 million, up 105.6% year over year. Insiders Rohit Ghai and Kirstjen Nielsen sold shares, per SEC filings.

SLB valuation: DCF implies ~48% upside after recent price gains

January 14, 2026, 7:26 PM EST. SLB (Schlumberger) trades near $46.97 after a rally that produced 7-day gains of 10.9% and a 1-year rise of 19.2%. A valuation checklist rates SLB 4 of 6 on value. The analysis centers on a DCF model using a 2-stage Free Cash Flow to Equity approach. The latest twelve-month FCF is about $3.27 billion; projected to roughly $6.20 billion in 2030, yielding an estimated intrinsic value of about $90.83 per share. At current levels, the stock appears undervalued by about 48% under this scenario. A second route uses a P/E framework, noting multiples depend on growth and risk. The piece frames fair value as one of several ways to judge value in energy services exposure and long-term demand.

Rezolve AI stock climbs on upbeat revenue guidance, two bullish analyst notes

January 14, 2026, 7:25 PM EST. Rezolve AI shares rose after two bullish notes from analysts, as management signaled a brighter revenue path. H.C. Wainwright's Scott Buck lifted his price target to $12 from $10 and kept a buy rating, citing a December revenue of $17 million and a 2026 revenue guidance of $350 million, nearly double the current consensus. Cantor Fitzgerald's Matthew Van Vliet also reiterated an overweight stance and set an $8 target. The stock finished the session about 9% higher amid the gains. While the update adds momentum, analysts warn the company is still early in its AI niche. Rezolve AI's shares traded around $4.04, with a market cap near $1.2 billion.

Cramer: Wednesday rally led by wrong groups; banks in focus amid credit-cap risk

January 14, 2026, 7:11 PM EST. CNBC's Jim Cramer warned Wednesday that gains were led by the wrong groups, with consumer packaged goods and oil leading the market while growth names lagged. He argued the CPGs are recession plays and oil is a zero-sum leader, not a healthy sign for the economy. In a healthy market, growth names rally and banks are the linchpin; Wednesday's session saw bank shares retreat despite decent results. Traders price in risk from President Trump's proposed cap on credit card rates at 10%, a move he said could choke credit and ripple through retail, travel and consumer discretionary. He urged hedges and a preference for consumer staples like Procter & Gamble to weather a weaker economy. He doubts the new leadership groups would last.

Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures slide after back-to-back losses in 2026

January 14, 2026, 7:10 PM EST. U.S. stock futures edged down about 0.2% on Wednesday night after Wall Street logged a second straight loss. Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures all slipped. Tech led declines in regular trading as the S&P 500 fell 0.5%, the Dow down about 42 points, and the Nasdaq down roughly 1%. Nvidia retreated despite export approvals for chips to China amid chatter of a 25% tariff on some semiconductors. Tariffs and a looming Supreme Court ruling on tariff legality kept investors cautious. Geopolitics lingered as Trump aides met Danish leaders; Powell faced renewed scrutiny after a DOJ probe. On tap: earnings from Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and BlackRock, plus weekly jobless claims.

JTEKT valuation in focus after strong 1-year rally (TSE:6473)

January 14, 2026, 6:59 PM EST. JTEKT (TSE:6473) closed at ¥1,893 after a 90-day gain of 31.69% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 76.79%, signaling momentum. On a P/E basis, the stock trades at 30.7x, richer than the industry average (11x) and the peer average (12.2x), and above the estimated fair P/E of 22.3x. A high multiple contrasts with a DCF-based fair value around ¥4,657.77, implying the shares could be about 59.4% below fair value at current prices. The analysis notes the stock's headwinds and potential, with a near-term data point being the difference between market sentiment and long-term cash flow. The target price cited sits at ¥1,857.5, suggesting little clearance for error if sentiment turns. Investors might scan broader auto manufacturers and suppliers for a wider view.

Vinci valuation under debate as price cools; narrative fair value vs DCF shows a gap

January 14, 2026, 6:58 PM EST. Vinci (ENXTPA:DG) saw a 6.04% 7-day drop and softer year-to-date action, even as longer-term returns stay positive. The stock's one-year and five-year returns remain in double digits, signaling sentiment cooled but holders still gained. The most-followed narrative pegs fair value at €135.79 vs a last close around €116.75, underscoring the focus on long-term cash generation. Accelerating global infrastructure investment-decarbonization and energy transition-propels record order intake and backlog, boosting revenue visibility. Risks loom from potential French tax changes and motorway concessions after 2031. By contrast, a contemporary DCF model puts fair value at €108.41, suggesting the shares are closer to overvalued than cheap. Readers are invited to compare assumptions behind both views.

Tech weakness drags indices as Iran tensions and data drive mixed market mood

January 14, 2026, 6:57 PM EST. U.S. stock indexes closed lower on Wednesday as weakness in tech and chip makers dragged the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to 1.5-week lows, with the Dow Jones slipping modestly. E-mini S&P futures and Nasdaq futures pointed to further weakness into the session. Geopolitical risk boosted demand for safe havens as markets awaited the U.S. response to Iran; Reuters reported US personnel were advised to leave the Al Udeid base in Qatar. In contrast, stocks pared losses after the Fed Beige Book showed activity picking up at a "slight to modest" pace. Regional data masked strength, with Nov retail sales up 0.6% m/m, PPI up 3.0% y/y, and the 10-year yield easing to around 4.14%. Mortgage activity surged, and Kashkari signaled no hurry to cut rates.

Alma Metals insiders rewarded as stock surges, AU$16 million market-cap gain

January 14, 2026, 6:56 PM EST.Alma Metals Ltd (ASX:ALM) announced a sharp gain for its insiders, after the stock rose 88% last week and added about AU$16 million to the market value. A position bought last year for AU$344,200 is now worth roughly AU$847,300. Insiders activity is watched for sentiment but not a buy signal. Executive Chairman Alasdair Cooke expanded holdings earlier this year, paying AU$0.007 per share in a AU$101k tranche, below the current AU$0.015 price. Over the past 12 months, insiders bought and did not sell, with an average price near AU$0.0061. In the last three months, Insiders purchases totaled AU$297k. Insider ownership stands at about AU$4.9 million, or roughly 15% of the company. Buying activity signals confidence, not a guarantee.

Trump remarks lift Intel rally as Apple 18A chatter fuels chip-foundry hopes

January 14, 2026, 6:49 PM EST. U.S. stock markets get a lift from President Trump's comments that linked a rally in Intel to broad tech participation, including Apple, amid chatter over next-generation 18A chipmaking technology. Intel has poured billions into 18A to revive its ailing foundry business, but has not landed a major customer willing to use the new process. Analysts at KeyBanc said Apple could be a key customer for 18A, though no deal has been announced. The rally has also featured a Nvidia stake purchase worth about $5 billion in Intel in September, underscoring market chatter around supply chain politics. Investors are taking cues from a highly stock-market sensitive presidency, even as questions linger about what was actually said and whether any deals are imminent. The net effect: appetite for Intel/tech exposure keeps rising, but with uncertainty.

Dow mixed momentum; valuation signals caution

January 14, 2026, 6:47 PM EST. Dow's stock has shown mixed momentum recently. In the last 7 days it rose 14.0%, 30 days up 20.5%, and year-to-date up 16.4%, but it is down 24.8% over 1 year and 40.6% over 3 years. Over 5 years, Dow has fallen 36.7%, framing a short-term move against a longer weakness. Valuation checks place the stock at 3 out of 6. The Dividend Discount Model (DDM) uses a $1.39 annual dividend and a ROE of 6.41%, with a payout ratio of 151.19%, implying a dividend growth rate of about -3.28%. The DDM yields an intrinsic value of $12.51, making the stock overvalued by about 125.9%. In a price-to-sales (P/S) check, Dow trades at 0.49x vs. industry 1.19x and peer 0.72x, suggesting less revenue valuation. Stay tuned for further checks.

Intel jumps on sold-out 2026 server CPU capacity; AI demand and foundry wins lift outlook

January 14, 2026, 6:45 PM EST. Intel Corp. rose 2.95% to around $48.69 on Jan. 14 as investors priced in near-term AI servers and stronger foundry momentum. The stock closed at $48.72, with volume near 4.3 million shares and a market cap about $236 billion. 2026 server CPU capacity is reportedly nearly sold out, with potential price increases cited. The broader market edged lower, with the S&P 500 down about 0.5% and the Nasdaq down roughly 1%. Among semis, AMD and Nvidia posted mixed moves as investors weigh AI growth against supply constraints and competitive shifts. While tailwinds from AI and domestic foundry push have supported Intel, risks include demand softness and potential margin pressure if the cycle cools.

BMTC Group AI signals: buy near 13.73 with stop at 13.66; ratings mixed for GBT:CA

January 14, 2026, 6:44 PM EST. BMTC Group Inc. (GBT:CA) AI-generated signals were updated Jan. 14, 2026 at 06:02 PM ET. The trading plan calls for buying near 13.73, with a stop loss at 13.66. No short positions are offered at this time. Ratings on Jan. 14 show: near term Neutral, mid term Weak, and long term Neutral. The update comes from Simon M., Contributor, with Editor Derek Curry, and notes AI signals are available for review. Traders should monitor price action around the 13.70 area and weigh the mixed horizon signals as part of a broader risk check.

Teladoc Health Valuation Signals Undervalued Despite Recent Volatility

January 14, 2026, 6:42 PM EST.Teladoc Health trades around $6.61 as recent swings weigh on the stock. A 1-day return of 5.44% and a 7-day gain of 12.68% come after a year-to-date rise of 6.24%. Over the past year, the 1-year TSR stands at 29.30% and the 5-year TSR at 97.32%, reflecting shifting investor sentiment about growth and risk. Analysts' consensus targets place fair value near $9.125, with a range from $7.00 to $12.00; the gap implies potential upside if profitability improves. The upside hinges on gains in enrollment momentum and margin expansion, while risks include BetterHelp's lower-margin insurance revenue and increased competition in chronic care. The narrative suggests a lower earnings multiple versus peers, but valuation could illuminate the path forward.

Alamos Gold valuation signals after a strong multi-year rally

January 14, 2026, 6:41 PM EST. Alamos Gold closed at C$59.68, with 7-day gains of 4.7%, 30-day 15.6%, and 1-year 115.6%, alongside multi-year gains of 318% (3-year) and 499% (5-year). Simply Wall St assigns a valuation score of 3/6. A DCF model puts the intrinsic value at about C$223.94 per share, implying the stock is undervalued by roughly 73.3%. The latest twelve-month Free Cash Flow sits near C$223.1 million, with a two-stage projection to 2030 that feeds the valuation. The stock trades at a P/E of 33.53x, above the Metals and Mining industry average of 24.26x, while a calculated Fair Ratio of 26.08x offers another framing for value. As a major gold producer in a materials context, AGI attracts fresh attention after the rally.

ASX set for gains as gold rally, Iran tensions ease; Wia Gold names CEO

January 14, 2026, 6:40 PM EST. Australian shares are set to edge higher on Thursday as gold and silver rally, supported by expectations of Fed (the U.S. central bank) rate cuts and easing Iran tensions. Traders weigh geopolitical risk and shy US data; in New York, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow fell 0.5%, 1% and 0.1% respectively. On the macro front, investors watch Australia's inflation expectations. In company news, Wia Gold appoints Henk Diederichs as chief executive, effective Feb. 1. DroneShield disclosed JPMorgan Chase and affiliates became a substantial holder on Jan 12. The ASX 200 closed at 8,820.60, up 0.1% (12.1 points) on Wednesday.

Broadcom shares slide on bearish catalysts as China blocks Nvidia H200 imports

January 14, 2026, 6:25 PM EST.Broadcom Inc. stock fell 4.1% in Wednesday's session as the broader market slipped, with the S&P 500 down 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite down 1%. Traders cited bank earnings volatility, macro data and reports that China blocked imports of Nvidia's H200 chips, even after a U.S. export clearance. Broadcom's connectivity chips, used to tie AI processors in high-performance servers, could face a weaker growth backdrop if China remains uninterested in the H200. The stock trades near $340.25, within a 52-week range of $138.10-$414.61 and a market cap around $1.7 trillion. Valuation sits around 33x expected earnings and 16x sales, underscoring a growth-oriented profile amid macro and geopolitical pressure.

CleanSpark climbs after Texas land deal for AI data centers; Northland upgrades stock

January 14, 2026, 6:24 PM EST.CleanSpark (CLSK) rose about 6% to $13.34 after a Texas land purchase to fuel AI data centers and an upgrade from Northland Capital Markets, which called the stock a strong buy with a $22.50 target-roughly 80% upside. Volume jumped to about 60 million shares, well above the three-month average, as investors priced in capacity growth alongside a market-wide pullback in major indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The Houston area deal follows a prior 271-acre purchase in October 2025 for a first data center campus. CleanSpark, a Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure operator that turned profitable in 2025, remains a high-risk play for those with tolerance for volatility as it converts capacity into revenue.

Broadcom to issue $4.5 billion in senior notes; plans roughly $4 billion in redemptions, VMware tie-in

January 14, 2026, 6:09 PM EST.Broadcom Inc will issue $4.5 billion of unsecured, unsubordinated senior notes, in an underwriting led by BofA Securities and J.P. Morgan, with maturities in 2031, 2033, 2036 and 2056. Proceeds will fund general corporate purposes and debt repayment. Broadcom and its VMware subsidiary also plan to redeem about $4 billion of outstanding notes across four series between January 17 and February 6, 2026, using make-whole provisions to compensate holders on early redemption. Analysts on TipRanks rate AVGO as Buy with a $500 target; Spark's AI Analyst calls the stock Outperform, citing AI-driven growth and strong cash flow, while noting a high valuation risk.

New York Times Valuation: Digital Push Meets Divergent Fair-Value Signals

January 14, 2026, 6:08 PM EST. New York Times is expanding its digital subscription bundle, audio and podcast products, while pursuing new ad formats and licensing. The stock has rallied, with a 90-day return of about 30% and a 1-year gain near 40%; three-year total shareholder return sits above 110% as momentum persists. At $71.31, NYT trades above a narrative fair value of $66.88, implying the market discounts future digital economics. Analysts' views diverge: the SWS DCF yields a fair value of $83.83, roughly 15% higher than the current price. The narrative cites scalable earnings from AI-driven personalization, targeting and yield management. Risks include weaker referral traffic from large platforms and rising content costs that could pressure subscription margins. The piece invites readers to review the full forecast and risk assessment.

Bitcoin miners rally as BTC nears $100K; Strategy and BitMine lift treasury stocks

January 14, 2026, 5:54 PM EST.Bitcoin cleared $97,000, its highest since November, as miners and treasury firms rally. Public miners Bitdeer, CleanSpark and Riot Platforms advanced, with Bitdeer up more than 15% and CleanSpark about 6% on the day; Riot up around 3%. Bakkt traded near $21.01 after announcing the acquisition of a stablecoin services firm. BitMine Immersion Technologies, a leading Ethereum treasury firm, rose about 4.7% after adding $76 million in ETH to a $13 billion treasury, while Strategy, the first publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company, climbed roughly 3.6% to $179.33. The rally follows BTC's momentum and rising on-chain activity, including a 29% jump in weekly volume to $117 billion. ETF inflows and renewed institutional interest bolster the narrative, pushing Bitcoin within roughly 23% of its all-time high near $126,000; Ethereum rose about 7.5% in the past week.

Australia shares set to drift at open as New Zealand stocks fall

January 14, 2026, 5:53 PM EST. Australian shares are set to drift at the open as investors await regional cues. New Zealand equities fell, extending weakness seen in some markets overnight. ASX 200 futures were little changed, pointing to a muted start. Traders cited caution ahead of earnings and macro data. Moves in commodity prices and foreign exchange rates could drive early swing. Markets stayed cautious as policy signals and company updates roll in.

Shell valuation: DCF signals substantial undervaluation despite £27 price

January 14, 2026, 5:52 PM EST. Shell trades at £27.39, with 7-day gains of 3.1% and 30-day gains of 1.5%. Year-to-date is down 0.7%, 1-year up 6.3%, 3-year 28.6%, and 5-year 125.7%. Valuation checks rate Shell 4 of 6 for potential undervaluation. The centerpiece is a DCF model: a 2-stage Free Cash Flow to Equity approach with TTM FCF of about US$27.95 billion and projected US$30.25 billion in 2030, yielding an intrinsic value around £85.01 per share – roughly a 67.8% discount to the current price. On multiples, the stock trades at a P/E of 14.36x, near the Oil & Gas industry average of 13.80x and below peers at 16.34x. A published Fair Ratio of 17.86x provides another benchmark. The analysis sits amid the energy-transition debate, shaping risk, income durability, and valuation.

AWR crosses above 200-day moving average at $75.40

January 14, 2026, 5:44 PM EST. American States Water Co (AWR) crossed above its 200-day moving average of $75.40 on Wednesday, with intraday highs to $75.42 and the stock up about 2.1%. The shares were last trading around $75.48. The 52-week range runs from $69.45 to $82.94. The chart tracks one year of performance against the 200-day moving average. No other data were provided in the release.

Wynn Resorts: Is the 43.7% Rally Justified? Valuation Signals Undervaluation

January 14, 2026, 5:41 PM EST. Wynn Resorts trades at $116.40 after a 43.7% 12-month rally, with recent pullbacks shaping upside and risk. Simple Wall St assigns a 4/6 valuation score. In a DCF framework, Wynn's latest twelve-month free cash flow is about $842.2 million; projections to 2027-2035 yield an estimated intrinsic value around $160 a share, implying the stock trades at a roughly 27.2% discount to fair value and is undervalued on this measure. The P/E ratio is 23.76x, above the hospitality industry average of 21.59x but below the peer group average of 58.84x. With sentiment on travel, regulation and capital projects shaping expectations, the stock remains sensitive to visitor demand and policy signals.

MUFG Remains Attractive After Rally, Valuation Signals Undervaluation

January 14, 2026, 5:40 PM EST. MUFG (TSE:8306) last closed at ¥2,879.5, after sharp gains over the past week (9.9%), month (12.6%), and a 57.2% run in the last year. The stock's five-year climb frames a high, but investors are weighing risk against potential reward in a shifting rate and regulatory environment for big banks. Our valuation checks rate MUFG at 2 out of 6. In the Excess Returns model, Book Value is ¥1,834.28 and ROE averages 10.98%. With a Stable EPS of ¥223.84 and a Cost of Equity of ¥125.56, the model yields an Excess Return of ¥98.28 per share, driving an intrinsic value of ¥3,806.49. At ¥2,879.50, the stock appears undervalued by about 24.4%. A separate DCF note and P/E context round out the picture.

Geopolitical risk lifts crude prices as Iran unrest, OPEC+ pause loom

January 14, 2026, 5:39 PM EST. February WTI crude closed up 0.87 on Wednesday, near a 2.5-month high, and February RBOB gasoline up 0.21% to a 5-week high. The move reflects supply risk from Iran, OPEC's fourth-largest producer, amid protests and currency turmoil. Prices eased after the EIA reported higher crude and gasoline stocks. Iran unrest and U.S. options talk, plus reports of personnel leaving Al Udeid in Qatar, kept risk in focus. Iran's output tops 3 mbpd, with disruption possible from protests or strikes. Caspian Pipeline Consortium loadings fell as tanker activity slowed; Chinese demand remains supportive, with December imports up 10% m/m to 12.2 mbpd. OPEC+ paused Q1 2026 hikes; IEA sees a 4.0 mbpd 2026 surplus. OPEC+ aims to restore cuts; December output rose to 29.03 mbpd. Ukrainian strikes have reduced Russian refinery export capacity.

Dollar dips as Beige Book signals modest U.S. growth; traders weigh Fed path

January 14, 2026, 5:38 PM EST. The dollar edged lower after the Fed Beige Book described U.S. activity improving to a 'slight to modest' pace in most districts since mid-November. The dollar index fell about 0.03%, even as late-session data and hawkish commentary tempered losses. The yen rallied on official comments, while concerns over Fed independence lingered from Powell remarks about the DOJ investigation into past testimony. Data then solidified the story: stronger-than-expected retail sales, producer prices, and existing home sales. Neel Kashkari warned there is no clear impetus to cut rates soon, and Anna Paulson signaled inflation could ease with growth near 2% this year. Markets price roughly a 5% chance of a -25 bp cut at the January meeting.

Natural gas slips as warmer US temps, LNG constraints weigh on demand

January 14, 2026, 5:37 PM EST. February Nymex natural gas (nat-gas) (NGG26) closed down 8.75% at a three-month low as warmer US temperatures and growing LNG supplies weigh on demand. A midday GFS update showed the eastern US turning warmer for Jan 24-28, potentially cutting heating needs. LNG terminals at Corpus Christi and Freeport have run below normal due to electrical and piping issues, allowing storage to build and pressuring prices. Edison Electric Institute data show lower-48 power output for the week ended Jan 10 fell 13.15% year over year, though 52-week output rose 2.5%. The EIA cut its 2026 forecast for US dry nat-gas production to 107.4 bcf/d from 109.11; current output around 110.7 bcf/d, with demand at 102.5 bcf/d. LNG net flows were 17.6 bcf/d (-6.2% WoW). Baker Hughes puts active US rigs at 124.

PILLAR Corp. (TSE:6490) climbs 26% in a month; earnings outlook keeps P/E in line with peers

January 14, 2026, 5:36 PM EST. PILLAR Corporation's stock has risen 26% in the last month and 42% over the past year. The shares trade at a P/E of 15.9x, roughly in line with Japan's median near 15x, leaving some investors asking whether the multiple reflects fundamentals. The firm has posted an EPS decline of 11% last year, with three-year EPS down about 12% in aggregate. Three analysts expect earnings to grow about 12% per year over the next three years, above a market forecast near 9% annually. Despite the stronger growth outlook, the P/E sits with peers, suggesting pricing already captures some volatility. The risk remains that earnings won't meet forecasts, even as near-term momentum supports the stock.

INFY.NS Infosys pre-market gains as AI demand underpins outlook

January 14, 2026, 5:35 PM EST. Infosys (INFY.NS) trades at INR 1,599.80 in the NSE pre-market (Jan 15, 2026), within an intraday range of 1,583.10-1,617.00 and a volume of 7.56 million. The stock lists a P/E of 22.43, EPS 71.32, and a 2.81% dividend yield. AI demand underpins the outlook, with Infosys Nia and Edge AI cited as growth drivers and recent partnerships supporting near-term revenue. Meyka AI rates INFY.NS at 81.28/100 (Grade A, BUY), projecting a 12-month price of INR 1,761.39, about 10% upside. Technicals show a mixed setup-consolidation possible unless the price clears 1,624.76. Risks include macro IT budget cuts and valuation compression.

KKR takes 50% stake in UK Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind projects

January 14, 2026, 5:29 PM EST. RWE and KKR agreed to jointly develop the Norfolk Vanguard East and Norfolk Vanguard West offshore wind farms off the UK's East Anglia coast. Under the deal, KKR will own a 50% equity stake in each project. Reuters reports KKR paid about $1.8 billion for the stakes; the two wind farms require more than $15 billion in total development and capex to reach operation. The projects, comprising 184 turbines, offshore substations, and a grid link, sit roughly 50-80 km offshore and aim to power more than 3 million UK homes. The announcement comes as UK CfD AR7 (Contracts for Difference allocation round 7) results highlighted renewables competition. Vincent Policard of KKR called the deal a vote of confidence in UK renewables. Development targets: operational by 2029 for Vanguard East and 2030 for Vanguard West.

Nasdaq leads Wall Street lower as tech and bank shares tumble

January 14, 2026, 5:28 PM EST. Nasdaq led a broad market drop as technology names and bank stocks fell. The S&P 500 financials and technology sectors slid; Wells Fargo fell about 4.6% after missing Q4 profit expectations. Citi and Bank of America beat estimates but shares still moved lower. Traders weighed a proposed cap on credit-card interest rates, with executives warning it could squeeze borrowers and pressure banks. Analysts described profit-taking after a rally and a rotation from megacaps into defensive names. The Russell 2000 posted a record closing high alongside the S&P 500 industrials, while the Dow edged lower. Broadcom and Fortinet shares declined after Reuters reported China urged domestic firms to stop using cybersecurity software from certain U.S. and Israeli vendors.

Noteworthy Wednesday Options Activity Across LYFT, VLO and JNJ

January 14, 2026, 5:27 PM EST. Lyft Inc (LYFT) saw total options volume of 42,269 contracts, about 4.2 million underlying shares – roughly 40.8% of its 1-month average daily volume of 10.4 million. The standout was the $18 strike call expiring January 16, 2026, with 15,254 contracts, or about 1.5 million underlying shares. Valero Energy Corp (VLO) traded 15,610 contracts, about 1.6 million underlying shares, around 40.5% of its 1-month ADV of 3.9 million. The heavy activity centered on the $145 strike put expiring February 20, 2026, with 4,741 contracts (≈474,100 shares). Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) options totaled 31,946 contracts (≈3.2 million shares), about 40.2% of ADV of 7.9 million. The notable $220 strike call expiring January 16, 2026 drew 4,751 contracts (~475,100 shares). Charts accompany the data.

Liberty Media (FWONK) hits oversold RSI as shares hover near 52-week low

January 14, 2026, 5:24 PM EST. Liberty Media Corp's FWONK stock moved into oversold territory as its Relative Strength Index (RSI) fell to 29.1. RSI is a momentum gauge from 0 to 100; readings below 30 are typically labeled oversold. The session low was $89.14, with the shares last at $89.44. By contrast, the SPY RSI stood at 55.8, suggesting less bearish pressure. An oversold reading can flag a potential entry point for buyers, though it does not guarantee a rebound. FWONK's 52-week range runs from $75.26 to $109.36. The episode echoes Warren Buffett's adage to be fearful when others are greedy. Markets cite the data points for context, not a forecast.

FDN falls below 200-day moving average; First Trust Dow Jones Internet ETF trades near $59

January 14, 2026, 5:23 PM EST. First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund ETF (FDN) slid below its 200-day moving average (200-DMA) of $59.28, trading as low as $58.61. The FDN was down about 0.8% on the session. The 52-week range spans $52.11 to $65.79, with the last trade near $59.02. The move underscores near-term pressure on internet-focused equities, and several other ETFs also breached their 200-DMA today. Traders will watch whether the breach signals a longer-term trend shift or a temporary pullback. The 200-DMA is a widely watched trend line that helps gauge momentum.

EDN crosses below 200-day moving average; shares fall to $26.30

January 14, 2026, 5:22 PM EST. EDN, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA Edenor, crossed below its 200-day moving average, the long-term trend line calculated from the past 200 days' closes, at $27.54 as the session progressed, with a low of $26.30. The stock was down about 4.3% on the day, and last traded at $26.70. The 52-week range runs from $14.38 to $40.64, framing current levels in context of a year's performance. Traders monitor the 200-day moving average for momentum; a break below can signal continued weakness unless reversed. A linked note highlights nine other energy stocks that recently crossed below their 200-day moving average.

IYK crosses above 200-day moving average

January 14, 2026, 5:21 PM EST. Shares of the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) rose after crossing above its 200-day moving average, rising as high as $69.47 on Wednesday. The ETF's 200-DMA sits at $69.26, and it was about 1.3% higher on the session. In the past year, IYK traded between a low of $63.79 and a high of $73.25. The last trade cited for the day was $69.26. Traders often watch the 200-day moving average for trend signals; a breach above can attract momentum.

Stocks fall for first back-to-back losses of 2026 as risk-off mood broadens

January 14, 2026, 5:07 PM EST. Stocks closed lower for a second straight session, the first back-to-back losses of 2026 for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite. A risk-off mood weighed on financials and tech after geopolitical tensions and reports China is restricting Nvidia's H200 AI chips. Gold climbed 0.8% to $4,626 per troy ounce and silver settled up 5.8% at $90.87 per troy ounce, while crude rose about 1.4% to $62.02 a barrel. The averages finished: Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.09% to 49,149; S&P 500 off 0.5% at 6,926; Nasdaq Composite -1% to 23,471. Bank stocks led declines after earnings, with Bank of America down 3.8% and Citigroup and Wells Fargo lower. U.S.-Iran tensions and broader risk-off dynamics kept investors seeking safe havens.

Coffee prices pressured by weak Brazilian real as arabica falls and robusta modestly rises

January 14, 2026, 4:57 PM EST. March arabica (KCH26) closed down 4.25 cents, -1.18%, while March robusta (RMH26) rose 2 points, +0.05%, as traders weighed currency and supplies. A weaker Brazilian real spurred exporter sales, with the real at a one-week low against the dollar. Vietnam's 2025 robusta exports jumped 17.5% to 1.58 MMT, pressuring prices. Earlier in the week, arabica rose on rainfall concerns in Minas Gerais; the region received 26.5 mm, about 29% of the historical average. ICE inventories show tightness for arabica (398,645 bags on Nov 20, later up to 461,829) and for robusta (4,012 lots on Dec 10, up to 4,278). In supply forecasts, Conab raised Brazil's 2025 production to 56.54 million bags. The ICO and FAS outlooks point to mixed factors: world output up about 2% with arabica down, robusta up.

Higher Brazil Sugar Output Presses Prices Lower as Global Surplus Outlook Expands

January 14, 2026, 4:56 PM EST. March NY world sugar #11 settled down 1.41% and March London white sugar #5 slipped 1.50, marking 1-week lows. A rise in supply from Brazil weighs on prices after Unica said 2025/26 Center-South sugar output through mid-December rose 0.9% y/y to 40.158 MMT, with the cane-crushed share up to 50.91% in 2025/26 from 48.19% in 2024/25. A weaker real also supports exports. Covrig Analytics lifted the 2025/26 sugar surplus to 4.7 MMT from 4.1; 2026/27 surplus is seen at 1.4 MMT as prices stay weak. Safras & Mercado expects 2026/27 Brazil production to fall 3.9% to 41.8 MMT, exports down 11% to 30 MMT. ISMA shows India 2025/26 output up 25% to 11.90 MMT, lifting 2025/26 to 31 MMT and potentially boosting exports. ISO still sees a surplus in 2025-26.

Antelope Enterprise Holdings receives Nasdaq deficiency notice for late interim report; plans compliance

January 14, 2026, 4:55 PM EST. Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited said it has received a Nasdaq deficiency letter over its late Form 6-K, covering the interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The notice cites non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) requiring timely periodic reports to the SEC. The company has 60 calendar days to submit a Compliance Plan. If Nasdaq accepts it, the firm could be granted an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the 2025 interim report due date, or June 29, 2026, to regain compliance. The letter does not immediately affect trading of AEHL on Nasdaq. If compliance isn't regained, the shares could be subject to delisting. Antelope holds 51% of Hainan Kylin Cloud Services Technology Co. Ltd and plans energy infrastructure work via AEHL US LLC.

Weak Demand Weighs on Cocoa Prices; Ivory Coast Harvest Supports Outlook

January 14, 2026, 4:54 PM EST. March ICE NY cocoa settled down 134 points to 7-week lows; March ICE London fell 93 points. Prices stay pressured on weak demand. Q4 grindings due this week; European grindings seen down 2.9% y/y to the 11-year low and Asian grindings down about 12% y/y to a 10-year low. West Africa weather supports a larger Ivory Coast and Ghana harvest; Mondelez says pod counts are 7% above the five-year average. Ivory Coast main crop has begun; shipments at 1.13 MMT Oct 1-Jan 11, down 2.6% y/y. The BCOM addition could draw up to $2 billion of NY futures buying, per Citigroup. US port stocks rose to 1.679 million bags. ICCO cut 2024/25 surplus to 49,000 MT and 2025/26 to 250,000 MT; the EUDR delay kept supplies ample.

Acushnet shares rise after KeyBanc raises target to $90; hits 52-week high

January 14, 2026, 4:53 PM EST. Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF) shares climbed in late trading after KeyBanc raised its price target to $90 from $85 and kept an Overweight rating on the golf-equipment maker, citing the company's solid earnings performance. The stock closed at $91.32, up 3.5% from the previous session. The move follows a history of modest volatility, with only five moves greater than 5% in the past year, suggesting the latest lift is a reaction to the target, not a fundamental turn. Earlier this year, Acushnet was added to the S&P SmallCap 600, a potential tailwind from index funds though not a driver of underlying fundamentals. The stock is up about 11.2% year-to-date and sits near a 52-week high. A $1,000 investment five years ago would be roughly $2,210 today.

Broadcom Shares Fall After China Software Curbs, Debt Sale, Insider Stock Sales

January 14, 2026, 4:52 PM EST. Broadcom shares fell 4.6% in the afternoon session after a string of negative headlines, including a Chinese directive against U.S. cybersecurity software, a $4.5 billion senior note sale to repay debt, and notable insider stock sales. Regulators reportedly told local firms to stop using software from several U.S. providers on national security grounds. Broadcom disclosed the debt sale to fund repayment. CEO Hock Tan sold about $24.3 million of stock. The stock closed at $339.56, down about 4.3% on the day and roughly 2.4% lower for the year. The move follows a broader tech slide and a rotation toward defensive bets as investors reassess growth names.

Baldwin Insurance Group climbs after Obie deal; Wells Fargo raises target to $27

January 14, 2026, 4:51 PM EST. Shares of Baldwin Insurance Group (NASDAQ:BWIN) rose 3.6% in the afternoon after it agreed to acquire Obie, a landlord-focused insurance platform also known as Creisoft Inc. The deal broadens Baldwin's reach in the real estate investor market and strengthens its embedded insurance distribution capabilities. President Jim Roche said Obie modernizes how investors obtain and manage coverage. Wells Fargo raised its price target on Baldwin to $27 from $25 and kept an equal-weight rating. The stock closed at $26.58, up 4.3% on the day. The shares have moved more than 5% on 18 occasions over the last year, underscoring volatility. Baldwin also completed the acquisition of Capstone Group six days ago, to bolster its national platform and regional expertise. Year-to-date, the stock is up 11.8% but about 42.7% below its 52-week high of $46.41 set in March 2025.

Rocket Lab shares fall as market slides; Zacks ranks RKLB Strong Buy ahead of results

January 14, 2026, 4:39 PM EST. Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) closed at $86.58, down 1.5% for the session, lagging the S&P 500's 0.19% decline. The Dow fell 0.8% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.1%. Before today, RKLB had gained 58.64% year to date, outpacing the Aerospace sector's 9.42% rise and the S&P 500's 2.26% gain. Investors await quarterly results, with consensus calling for EPS (earnings per share) of -$0.05, up 50% year over year, and revenue of $178.38 million, up 34.74%. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus sees -$0.20 per share and $600.52 million in revenue, up 47.37% on earnings and flat on revenue. Zacks Rank remains #1 (Strong Buy). The Aerospace-Defense Equipment industry sits 44th in its group; revisions to estimates are noted as a near-term signal.

Kumagai Gumi stock climbs 162% in three years, outpacing earnings growth as dividends lift TSR

January 14, 2026, 4:33 PM EST. Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd. (TSE:1861) shares have risen 162% over three years, outpacing EPS growth of 7.2% annually. The stock gained 27% in the latest quarter, aided by a buoyant market. Total shareholder return (TSR) over three years stands at 197%, driven mainly by dividends rather than earnings acceleration. The last twelve months delivered a 87% TSR, while the five-year TSR trails at about 25% per year, signaling evolving momentum. Analysts' views on future revenue growth remain a consideration. Investors should weigh the ongoing dividend yield and valuation against the modest earnings growth and market conditions as they judge the stock's path. In sum, price momentum remains strong even as earnings growth lags the price advance.

Linamar insider Alexander Drolc sells 427 shares at C$88 on TSX

January 14, 2026, 4:18 PM EST. Linamar Corp (TSE:LNR) said an insider, Alexander Drolc, sold 427 shares on Wednesday at an average price of C$88.00, for about C$37,576. The stock rose roughly 1.2% to C$87.88; volume was 46,503 versus 85,156 on average. Key liquidity ratios show a quick ratio of 0.75 and a current ratio of 1.79; debt-to-equity 42.84. The 50-day and 200-day moving averages are C$80.81 and C$75.19. The company's market cap is about C$5.26 billion. Valuation: P/E 21.33, PEG 1.12, beta 1.63. 52-week range C$43.84 to C$88.63. November quarter: EPS C$2.51 on revenue C$2.54 billion; net margin 5.58%, ROE 10.73%. Analysts expect current-year EPS around C$11.43. Upgrades and targets: TD Securities C$96, Scotiabank C$83, CIBC C$99; ratings spread. Linamar is a diversified global manufacturer.

Why Nvidia stock stalls as AI optimism wavers; catalysts and deals eyed

January 14, 2026, 4:17 PM EST.Nvidia has lagged the market rally, though the stock is up about 38% in the last 12 months. It slipped 2.6% year-to-date and about 1% in the last three months, underperforming the S&P 500 as investors weigh AI profitability. Demand for Nvidia's rapidly expanding product pipeline remains robust, according to analysts, even as sentiment around AI monetization weighs on the name. Veteran tech analyst Paul Meeks says the pullback reflects macro concerns rather than valuation, and he sees upside toward $250 within two years. Potential catalysts include deal announcements with major customers such as General Motors or Johnson & Johnson, plus fourth-quarter guidance and 2026 AI capex from hyperscalers. Wolfe Research's Chris Caso remains constructive, highlighting improvements in the Vera Rubin platform.

Global Consumer Finance Market Forecast 2026-2032: Strategic insights for financial leaders

January 14, 2026, 4:04 PM EST. New research pegs the global Consumer Finance Market at about USD 854.74 billion in 2024, climbing to an estimated USD 1.53 trillion by 2032, a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The report highlights key drivers such as digital adoption, personalized and mobile solutions, and data-driven fintech collaborations, alongside adaptive regulatory compliance to bolster resilience. It flags trends including seamless digital payments, flexible credit offerings, and integrated platforms spanning credit, insurance, payments, and savings. For executives, investors, and innovators, the analysis offers robust forecasts by loan type, distribution channel, and age group, plus regional perspectives across the Americas, Europe, MEA, and Asia-Pacific. At 196 pages, the forecast period runs 2025-2032, with regional detail and a global competitive landscape.

12 Dividend ETFs to Buy in January for 2026 Income, Including SCHD

January 14, 2026, 4:03 PM EST. Investors chase passive income from dividends via exchange-traded funds (ETFs). A list of 12 dividend-paying ETFs is ranked by current yield, with the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) among the leaders at about 3.8%. The table also shows longer-term returns for PFF, SPYD, VNQ, and SCHD, drawing on data from Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds. The case for dividends: growing payouts can outpace inflation, support capital appreciation, and provide cash flow without selling holdings. For perspective, a $400,000 portfolio at about a 3% yield could generate roughly $12,000 a year. Higher yield often accompanies tradeoffs in price growth and risk, so balance across diversification and time horizon.

Meta Platforms undervalued after pullback as DCF points to $1,053 per share

January 14, 2026, 3:57 PM EST.Meta Platforms is viewed as undervalued after a price pullback. The stock closed at $631.09, with a 7-day -4.5% and a 30-day -2.0% decline, a YTD -3.0% move, and a 1-year +6.5% gain; the 3-year return is substantial and the 5-year gain is 143.4%. A simple valuation check scores 5/6, underscoring a broad undervalued stance. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach – a 2-stage FCFE model – yields an intrinsic value of about $1,053.12 per share, implying roughly 40.1% undervaluation vs. the current price. The P/E ratio is 27.18x, above the industry average around 15x. Investors weigh advertising strength and VR/AR investments as long-term catalysts.

Wednesday options activity leads SMCI, AMSC, RH; notable Jan 16, 2026 strikes

January 14, 2026, 3:54 PM EST. Wednesday options activity was led by SMCI, with total volume of 164,952 contracts, about 16.5 million underlying shares and 65.5% of the 1-month average daily volume (25.2 million). The $31 call expiring Jan 16, 2026 traded 14,736 contracts, about 1.5 million shares. AMSC saw 4,904 contracts, roughly 490,400 underlying shares, or 59.6% of its 1-month ADV (822,740). The $33 strike call expiring Jan 16, 2026 traded 2,926 contracts, about 292,600 shares. RH options showed 6,373 contracts, about 637,300 shares, 57.3% of its ADV (1.1 million). The $250 strike call expiring Jan 16, 2026 traded 797 contracts, about 79,700 shares. Data from StockOptionsChannel.com.

Noteworthy Wednesday Options: SYNA, RIOT, HUN See Elevated Volume

January 14, 2026, 3:53 PM EST. Options activity was notable on Wednesday in three Russell 3000 components. SYNA saw 6,669 contracts traded, roughly 666,900 underlying shares, about 123% of its 1-month average. The heaviest flow centered on the $100 strike call expiring June 18, 2026, with 1,800 contracts, representing about 180,000 shares. RIOT posted 172,358 contracts, about 17.2 million shares or 118.7% of its 1-month average; the most active line was the $19 strike call expiring Jan 16, 2026, at 19,152 contracts (about 1.9 million shares). HUN saw 47,152 contracts, about 4.7 million shares or 112.5% of its 1-month average; the standout was the $9 strike put expiring Feb 20, 2026, with 42,841 contracts (~4.3 million shares).

MRVL, YOU, FLG lead notable Wednesday options activity

January 14, 2026, 3:52 PM EST. Notable options activity followed at MRVL, YOU and FLG on Wednesday. In MRVL, total options volume reached 60,373 contracts, about 6.0 million underlying shares, roughly 47.7% of the stock's 1-month average daily volume of 12.6 million. The $125 strike call due Feb. 27, 2026 drew 4,028 contracts, about 402,800 shares, with a chart highlighting the strike. In YOU (Clear Secure), volume ran 6,340 contracts, about 634,000 shares, or 47% of the 1-month 1.3 million average. The $30 put expiring Feb 20, 2026 had 2,510 contracts, about 251,000 shares, charted. In FLG (Flagstar Bank), volume was 22,380 contracts, about 2.2 million shares, 44.9% of the 5.0 million average. The $14 call expiring Feb 20, 2026 had 20,019 contracts, about 2.0 million shares, charted. For more expirations, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.

Notable Wednesday Options Activity: MDB, SNOW, CORZ

January 14, 2026, 3:51 PM EST. MDB: MongoDB Inc (MDB) saw 15,125 contracts traded today, about 1.5 million underlying shares, and 109.5% of its 1-month ADV (average daily volume). The standout: the $400 strike put expiring Jan 30, 2026 with 1,856 contracts (~185,600 shares). SNOW: Snowflake Inc (SNOW) posted 41,425 contracts, ~4.1 million underlying shares, and 107.3% of its 1-month ADV. The top trade: the $240 strike put expiring Jan 16, 2026, with 5,406 contracts (~540,600 shares). CORZ: Core Scientific Inc (CORZ) saw 113,971 contracts, ~11.4 million underlying shares, and 106.5% of its 1-month ADV. The notable move: the $27 strike call expiring Mar 20, 2026, with 15,500 contracts (~1.6 million shares).

Notable Wednesday option activity: COP, FLGT, MS

January 14, 2026, 3:50 PM EST. ConocoPhillips (Symbol: COP), Fulgent Genetics (Symbol: FLGT) and Morgan Stanley (Symbol: MS) posted notable Wednesday option activity. COP led volume with 41,983 contracts traded, about 4.2 million underlying shares and roughly 53% of its February 2026 daily average. The most active strike was the $80 put expiring February 20, 2026, with 5,045 contracts. FLGT saw 1,085 contracts traded, about 108,500 shares or 52.7% of average daily volume; the $25 put expiring April 17, 2026 drew 1,068 contracts. MS posted 24,708 contracts, about 2.5 million shares, representing 51% of its 4.8 million share daily average; the $185 call expiring January 16, 2026 had 1,169 contracts. Charts highlight the strikes. More expirations at StockOptionsChannel.com.

Notable Wednesday Options Activity: MOS, PG, SITE

January 14, 2026, 3:49 PM EST.MOS options activity today shows 30,506 contracts traded, about 3.1 million underlying shares. That volume equals roughly 43.2% of MOS's average daily turnover of 7.1 million shares. The standout strike was the $27.50 call expiring February 20, 2026, with 3,287 contracts, about 328,700 shares. PG options traded 44,592 contracts (roughly 4.5 million shares), about 43.1% of PG's 10.3 million-share average. The most active PG strike was the $145 call expiring February 20, 2026, with 6,089 contracts, about 608,900 shares. SITE posted 2,449 contracts (≈244,900 shares), 42.6% of SITE's 575,440-share average, led by the $140 call expiring February 20, 2026 with 1,965 contracts (~196,500 shares). Data from StockOptionsChannel.com.

Notable Wednesday Options Activity: GT, BTU, NKE

January 14, 2026, 3:48 PM EST. Notable Wednesday options activity centered on three Russell 3000 names: GT, BTU and NKE. GT traded 25,857 contracts today – about 2.6 million underlying shares (1 contract = 100 shares) – roughly 50% of its 1-month average. The $9 strike call expiring Jan. 16, 2026 led with 14,254 contracts (≈1.4 million shares). BTU saw 12,794 contracts (≈1.3 million shares, 49.3% of its 1-month average). The top print was the $36 strike call expiring Jan. 30, 2026 with 2,023 contracts (≈202,300 shares). NKE saw 126,294 contracts (≈12.6 million shares, 47.8% of its 1-month average). The standout was the $66 strike put expiring Jan. 16, 2026 with 20,992 contracts (≈2.1 million shares). Data from StockOptionsChannel; charts highlight the strikes.

Noteworthy Wednesday option activity in LVS, FIGS and WLDN

January 14, 2026, 3:47 PM EST. Noteworthy options activity is concentrated in three Russell 3000 components. LVS traded 23,376 contracts today, about 2.34 million underlying shares and roughly 44.3% of its 5.3 million average daily volume. The heaviest flow centered on the $57 strike put expiring January 16, 2026, with 4,518 contracts (about 451,800 shares). For FIGS, 9,198 contracts changed hands, about 919,800 shares or 43.5% of the 2.1 million daily average, led by the $7.50 strike call expiring January 16, 2026 with 4,770 contracts (roughly 477,000 shares). WLDN posted 1,193 contracts today, about 119,300 shares, or 43.5% of the 273,980 average. The $110 strike call expiring February 20, 2026 drew 256 contracts (about 25,600 shares).

Terramin Australia insiders buy AU$9m as stock climbs; 47% insider stake highlighted

January 14, 2026, 3:46 PM EST.Insiders at Terramin Australia Ltd have bought about AU$9 million of shares over the past year, even as the stock rose 10% last week. The biggest move was Executive Chairman Feng Sheng's AU$8.9 million purchase at AU$0.038 per share, signaling optimism when the price was around AU$0.032. In the last three months, insiders bought AU$9.0 million more and did not sell. Insider ownership sits at 47%, worth roughly AU$36 million, suggesting management incentives align with other shareholders. The year also posted a loss, tempering the enthusiasm. While insider buying and high ownership are positives, they do not erase the earnings backdrop; investors should weigh the loss against the potential implied by these bets.

Subaru climbs 7.3% after EyeSight HD mapping deal; bull case under review

January 14, 2026, 3:32 PM EST. Subaru Corp rose after it named Dynamic Map Platform North America to supply high-definition map data for its Advanced EyeSight Driver Assist on the 2026 Outback, expanding features like Highway Hands-Free Assist and Emergency Stop Assist with Safe Lane Selection. The deal underscores Subaru's push to differentiate safety tech through HD mapping data, but analysts say it is an incremental upgrade rather than a near-term earnings catalyst. The company reiterated guidance for about ¥4,580 billion in revenue and ¥200 billion in operating profit, so the margin case remains sensitive to production trends. Risks include recent unit production softness, an uneven dividend history and ongoing board turnover, factors critics say still matter more than this partnership. The stock has risen on the news, but some see it as extended.

AppLovin, Nvidia weigh on tech shares as AI trade cools; markets slip

January 14, 2026, 3:31 PM EST. Tech shares fell after reports that Chinese customs blocked Nvidia's H200 AI chips, despite recent U.S. export approvals, stoking fears of a fragmented AI supply chain. Broadcom and Micron led the semiconductor sell-off as the AI trade slows and protectionist rhetoric rises between Washington and Beijing. Market nerves were already stretched by a DOJ inquiry into Powell, feeding bets on tighter central-bank independence. Oil rose on Iranian unrest, contributing to a risk-off tilt that nudged investors toward defense over growth. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq came under pressure; Nvidia and other AI names pulled back from earlier highs. AppLovin's shares stood out for volatility, trading near $616.92, about 15.9% below its 52-week high of $733.60.

Which 13F Filers Hold MA: Mastercard Held by 14 of 21 Funds

January 14, 2026, 3:25 PM EST. Holdings Channel reviewed the latest batch of 13F filings for the 03/31/2025 period and found Mastercard Inc (MA) held by 14 of the 21 funds analyzed. 13F filings disclose long positions only; shorts are not required to be reported, so the picture may exclude hedges. Among the batch, 7 funds increased MA shares from 12/31/2024 to 03/31/2025, while 6 reduced positions. Looking at all MA holders in the sample (out of 877 funds), aggregate MA shares fell from 9,044,570 at 12/31/2024 to 8,323,551 at 03/31/2025, a decline of about 7.97%. The article notes the top three MA holders on 03/31/2025 but does not name them in the excerpt. The broader view across groups can reveal stock ideas beyond individual filings and keeps Mastercard on the radar.

AI-generated signals outline trading plan for Andlauer Healthcare Group (AND:CA)

January 14, 2026, 3:24 PM EST. On Jan 14, 2026, AI-generated signals for Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (AND:CA) were issued alongside trading plans. The plan calls for a long entry near 51.41 with a target of 55.46 and a stop at 51.15, and a short near 55.46 with a target at 51.41 and a stop at 55.74. Ratings for AND:CA span Near-term Neutral, Mid-term Strong, and Long-term Strong. Note: subordinate voting shares are a voting-rights class with reduced votes compared with standard shares. Updated AI signals for AND:CA carry a time-stamped reminder that data can be refreshed.

Soybeans edge higher at midday as export data, tariffs and CFTC positions filter markets

January 14, 2026, 3:22 PM EST. Soybeans edged higher at midday, shrugging off trade threats. The front-month cash bean price sits near $9.90 1/4, up about 13.5 cents, as Soymeal and Soy Oil advance. A tariff order signed by President Trump adds risk to shipments, though weekly data show ongoing demand. 1.013 MMT of shipments were inspected for the week ended Jan 30 (MMT = million metric tons; mbu = million bushels), down 42% from a year ago but up 37% from the prior week; China led with 347,946 MT. Marketing year shipments total 34.066 MMT, about 157% above 2023/24 pace. The CFTC reports managed money added 16,166 contracts to net long, to 56,496 as of Jan 28. The USDA fats & oils report is due; analysts see 217.6 mbu crushed in December and 1.734 billion lbs of soy oil stocks. Nearby and new-crop prices show Mar 25 soybeans at 10.51 1/4 and nearby cash at 9.90 1/4.

Corn climbs as record ethanol output lifts prices

January 14, 2026, 3:21 PM EST. Corn futures edged higher on Wednesday after the EIA showed U.S. ethanol production rose to a record, up 98,000 barrels per day week over week to 1.196 million bpd. Ethanol stocks climbed 821,000 barrels to 24.473 million, with gains centered in the Gulf and East Coast, suggesting possible exports. Exports rose 6,000 bpd to 119,000 bpd, while refiner inputs climbed 70,000 bpd to 841,000 bpd. The CmdtyView cash price for corn traded at $3.84 3/4 per bushel, up 2.5 cents. Market participants awaited USDA export sales data due Thursday, with estimates of 0.6-1.4 million metric tons of corn sold in the week of January 8.

Cattle futures slide as Fed Exchange shows no bids; boxed beef gains

January 14, 2026, 3:20 PM EST. Live cattle futures are trading lower at midday Wednesday, down about $1.20 to $2.00. Feeder cattle futures also slip, between $2.50 and $2.90. The online Fed Cattle Exchange auction showed no sales or bids on the 974 head offered. The CME Feeder Cattle Index rose 56 cents to $369.12 as of Jan. 12. Boxed beef prices rose in the morning report, with the Choice price up $1.34 to $359.33 and Select up 33 cents to $357.51; the Chc/Sel spread widened back to $1.82. Slaughter data show 118,000 cattle slaughtered Tuesday, leaving the week-to-date at 232,000, 1,000 below last week and 8,688 under the year-ago pace.

Wheat futures edge higher Wednesday as dry weather and export data loom

January 14, 2026, 3:19 PM EST. Wheat futures edged higher on Wednesday with small gains across the market. Chicago SRW front-month contracts were up about 2 cents, while KC HRW and MPLS spring wheat posted 1-2 cent gains at midsession. The NOAA 7-day forecast shows limited precipitation in the Southern Plains and light totals in the SRW belt, keeping weather risk intact. Traders await export sales data due Thursday, seen at roughly 100,000-450,000 MT for 2025/26 wheat bookings in the week of 1/8; 2026/27 bookings are seen at 0-50,000 MT. FranceAgriMer estimates soft wheat ending stocks at about 2.8 MMT. Market participants remain cautious as prices hover near recent levels.

Hogs rally midday as futures firm; picnic, belly lead gains

January 14, 2026, 3:18 PM EST. Lean Hog futures are trading with $1-$1.80 gains at midday. The national average base hog negotiated price rose $3.16 to $85.16. The CME Lean Hog Index was $88.09 on November 18, down 40 cents from the prior day. USDA's FOB plant pork cutout value was down $2.29 to $96.97 per cwt, while the butt, rib, and ham primals softened; the picnic ($6.96) and belly ($8.28) led the upside. USDA estimated the Tuesday FI hog slaughter at 489,000 head, with the weekly total at 978,000, up 33,000 from last week and up 993 from the same week last year. December 24 Hogs at $80.600, up $1.050; February 25 Hogs at $84.675, up $1.800; April 25 Hogs at $88.825, up $1.725.

Cotton futures ease in front-month trade; The Seam auction, Cotlook A Index, and Adjusted World Price move

January 14, 2026, 3:17 PM EST. Cotton futures are down 2 to 5 points in the front months on Wednesday, fading some early strength. Crude oil futures are up 50 cents to $61.65. The US dollar index is down 0.049 at 98.860. The January 13 online auction from The Seam showed sales of 60.08 cents per pound on 14,042 bales. The Cotlook A Index was up 55 points on 1/13 at 75 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged at 11,029 bales. The Adjusted World Price was updated to 50.97 cents per pound on Thursday afternoon, up 21 points from the week prior.

Three TSX Penny Stocks With Market Caps Below CA$200M

January 14, 2026, 3:06 PM EST. Canada's markets begin 2026 amid fresh data and policy shifts, with geopolitical tensions in Venezuela shaping sentiment. In the TSX penny-stock space under CA$200 million, names such as Cannara Biotech (LOVE) and Zoomd Technologies (ZOMD) trade near CA$2.00 per share, with market caps around CA$177.17 million and CA$130.02 million, respectively. Pulse Seismic (PSD) sits near CA$174.46 million. The report also notes smaller peers like Orbit Garant Drilling (TSX:OGD) at CA$64.43 million and C-Com Satellite Systems (TSX:C-Com) at CA$40.14 million. Simply Wall St's financial-health lens accompanies some entries, highlighting earnings variability alongside balance-sheet strength in a volatile early-2026 backdrop.

Wednesday Sector Laggards: Technology & Communications and Services

January 14, 2026, 3:05 PM EST. Technology & Communications led Wednesday's sector decline, down 1.5%. Within the group, Roper Technologies (ROP) fell 8.6% and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) dropped 8.3%. Among tech ETFs, the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) slipped 3.3% on the day, though it remains up about 13.5% year-to-date (YTD). ROP is down 3.3% YTD; SMCI is up 152.7% YTD. Together, ROP and SMCI account for roughly 1.0% of XLK's holdings. The next laggard sector is Services, down 1.4%, with Bath & Body Works (BBWI) off 5.9% and Ulta Beauty (ULTA) down 5.5%. The IShares U.S. Consumer Services ETF (IYC) fell 2.2% today and is up 7.0% YTD. BBWI is down 18.3% YTD; ULTA down 24.95% YTD, and BBWI + ULTA account for about 0.5% of IYC. The S&P 500 sectors show Technology & Communications weakest; Utilities and Healthcare rose; seven sectors fell.

Energy, Materials Lead Midday Sector Gains; APA and DVN Rally as XLE, XLB Climb

January 14, 2026, 3:04 PM EST.Energy leads at midday, up 2.1%, with APA Corp (APA) and Devon Energy (DVN) up 5.0% and 4.6%. The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) climbs 2.8%, about 8.03% higher year-to-date. APA is up 10.45% YTD; DVN 5.16% YTD. Together, APA and DVN account for roughly 2.3% of XLE's holdings. The Materials sector gains 1.3%, led by LYB at 7.6% and MOS at 7.3%. The Materials ETF (XLB) trades up 0.4% and about 7.92% YTD. LYB is up 20.99% YTD; MOS 16.79% YTD. LYB and MOS together make up about 3.0% of XLB's holdings. Across sectors, six are higher, three lower: Energy +2.1%, Materials +1.3%, Utilities +1.0%, Consumer Products +0.9%, Financial +0.4%, Healthcare +0.1%; Industrial -0.3%, Services -0.7%, Technology & Communications -1.0%.

Raymond James upgrades Boardwalk REIT BEI.UN to Strong Buy, raises target to C$83

January 14, 2026, 3:02 PM EST. Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (TSE:BEI.UN) rose after Raymond James Financial upgraded its rating to Strong Buy from Outperform and lifted the target to C$83.00, implying about 20.8% upside to the current price. The update follows mixed but constructive notes from peers; National Bankshares boosted its target to C$85.00 with an Outperform rating, while TD Securities trimmed its target to C$85.00 and kept a Buy. MarketBeat shows a consensus of one Strong Buy, four Buys and one Hold, with an average target near C$82.94. In midday trading, BEI.UN traded at C$68.73, down about 0.5% on volume of 65,968. The report covers liquidity and recent quarterly results: revenue C$160.77 million and EPS C$0.66.

Crombie REIT downgraded by Raymond James; National Bankshares raises target

January 14, 2026, 3:01 PM EST. Raymond James Financial downgraded Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (CRR.UN) from a strong-buy to an outperform rating in a Wednesday note. Separately, National Bankshares raised its price target on Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust from C$16.50 to C$17.00 and issued an outperform rating. MarketBeat shows two analysts rate the stock Buy; the consensus target stands at C$17.25. The shares rose 0.4% to C$15.94 amid volume of 69,966, well below the 136,412-average. Metrics shown include quick ratio 0.11, current ratio 0.14, debt-to-equity 120.87; 1-year low/high of C$13.01-C$16.14. Crombie has a market cap of about C$2.97 billion, P/E of 964.02, and beta of 0.80. The REIT focuses on grocery- and drugstore-anchored shopping centres in Canada; tenants include Sobeys and Shoppers Drug Mart.

TD Securities lifts iA Financial target to C$192, signaling ~7.5% upside

January 14, 2026, 3:00 PM EST. TD Securities lifted iA Financial's target to C$192 from C$178, implying about 7.5% upside. Shares traded up to C$178.69, with about 174,780 exchanged. Other houses set or raised targets: CIBC to Outperform (C$184); RBCC$167; National BankC$162; BMOC$175; DesjardinsC$163. MarketBeat shows a Moderate Buy consensus. Fundamentals: market cap C$16.47B; P/E 15.35; P/E/G 1.26; beta 1.03; 52-week range C$115.21-C$182.11. Q4: EPS 3.47; revenue 6.67B; ROE 13.73%; net margin 6.85%; current-year EPS est ~11.62. Insiders sold: Sarfati 2,318 at C$164.30; Ricard 3,000 at C$175.25; holdings 50,000.

TD Securities raises Sun Life target to C$104; shares seen with upside amid mixed analyst ratings

January 14, 2026, 2:59 PM EST. TD Securities lifted Sun Life Financial to a C$104 target from C$99, signaling about a 20.7% upside from the current price. The upgrade sits amid a mixed analyst chorus: BMO trimmed to C$95; Desjardins set a C$94 objective with a Buy; CIBC raised to C$95 but kept a Neutral rating; CIBC Capital Markets downgraded to Hold; National Bankshares cut to C$93. MarketBeat shows a consensus Hold with an average target of C$92.11. Sun Life last traded up 1.1% at C$86.17, on volume 442,347 vs. the 1,124,145-share average. Market cap about C$47.72B; P/E 16.32; P/E/G 1.33; beta 0.77. Q results: EPS C$1.86; ROE 15.69%; net margin 7.58%; revenue C$9.07B. Analysts expect about C$6.92 EPS for the year. Sun Life is one of Canada's Big Three insurers, with operations worldwide.

Brazil sugar output weighs on prices as Indian exports loom

January 14, 2026, 2:50 PM EST. Prices slide to one-week lows as Brazil sugar supply rises. March NY SBH26 falls about 1.5%, and March SWH26 about 1.4%. Unica shows Center-South output through mid-December up 0.9% y/y to 40.158 MMT, with cane crush at 50.91% in 2025/26 from 48.19% in 2024/25. A softer real supports export sales. Covrig Analytics lifts the 2025/26 global sugar surplus to 4.7 MMT; 2026/27 seen around 1.4 MMT as prices stay weak. Safras & Mercado expects Brazil 2026/27 production at 41.8 MMT, exports down 11% to 30 MMT. ISMA data show 2025/26 production up 25% y/y to 11.90 MMT, raised to 31 MMT, with ethanol use trimmed to 3.4 MMT, potentially boosting exports. ISO still forecasts a 2025-26 surplus.

Arbor Realty Trust's Series F preferred yield tops 7% as ABR.PRF trades near $22

January 14, 2026, 2:49 PM EST. Arbor Realty Trust's 6.25% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (ABR.PRF) yielded above 7% on the quarterly dividend, annualized at $1.5625. The shares traded as low as $22.05. Preferred Stock Channel pegged the Real Estate category average yield at 8.05%. ABR.PRF traded at a 10.56% discount to its liquidation preference, versus 13.81% on average in Real Estate. In Wednesday trade, ABR.PRF was down about 0.5% while the common ABR gained roughly 3.4%. Investors weigh the discount to liquidation value and rate stability; a standard Nasdaq disclaimer applies.

Verizon: How Many Shares Yield $1,000 in Annual Dividends

January 14, 2026, 2:48 PM EST. Verizon Communications, a leader in the U.S. wireless market, offers a reliable dividend despite stock-price weakness. At Q3 2025, Verizon reported a net income of about $20 billion and a quarterly dividend of $0.69 per share, or $2.76 yearly. To generate roughly $1,000 in annual dividends, an investor would need about 362 shares. With a current shareprice near $40.66, the position requires about $14,732. The stock's dividendyield exceeds 6%, yet it trails the S&P500 over five years, even including dividends. The company is betting on 5G as a growth lever, but it remains more a story of stable income than rapid growth. Suitable for investors prioritizing income over capital gains.

Insider Buying Report: ASST CEO Purchases 500,000 Shares; CLNN Director Buys 33,333

January 14, 2026, 2:47 PM EST. Wednesday's insider activity includes ASST CEO Matthew Ryan Cole buying 500,000 shares at $0.92; stake worth $459,350. The purchase comes after a prior stake of $415,999 at $0.81. ASST rose about 5.8% on the session; intraday high near $1.07. Separately, CLNN director David J. Matlin bought 33,333 shares at $6.50, about $216,664; first buy filed in 12 months. CLNN traded down about 1.7%, with shares as low as $4.95, roughly 23.8% below Matlin's price. The report underscores ongoing insider accumulation on both names.

EPAM stock climbs after Wells Fargo raises price target to $247 on AI focus

January 14, 2026, 2:46 PM EST. Shares of EPAM Systems rose after Wells Fargo raised its price target to $247 from $185 while maintaining an overweight rating. The move followed news that EPAM will host an Investor Day in March 2026 with a focus on artificial intelligence. The company also released a report on how firms can unlock value with AI, reinforcing its AI strategy. The stock cooled to $219.71 after an initial pop, up about 3.6% on the session. Traders note EPAM has moved more than 5% in 14 sessions this year, so the reaction signals meaningful sentiment but not a fundamental shift. Earlier, the firm announced a stock buyback program of up to $1 billion, authorized for 24 months; CFO Jason Peterson said three quarters of improving year-over-year organic constant currency revenue growth support the buyback. Year-to-date, EPAM is up 9.6% but remains 17.9% below its 52-week high.

Strategy Stock Rises on $1.25B Bitcoin Purchase; Holdings Reach 687,410 BTC

January 14, 2026, 2:45 PM EST.Strategy (MSTR) shares rose 3% after it bought 13,627 bitcoins for $1.25 billion, its largest purchase since July 2025. The addition lifts holdings to about 687,410 BTC, making Strategy the largest corporate holder of the asset. The buy was funded by a stock sale. After an initial spike, it traded near $178.89, up 3.5% from the close. The shares have shown high volatility, with 56+ moves of 5%+ in the last year. The period included a $17.44 billion unrealized loss under fair-value accounting after Bitcoin fell ~24% in Q4. Year-to-date, it's up 13.8% but 60.8% below its 52-week high of $455.90. A $1,000 investment five years ago would be worth about $2,835. Nvidia remains a broader AI driver.

Rivian shares slide after UBS downgrades to Sell on AI hype fade

January 14, 2026, 2:44 PM EST.Rivian shares fell about 9% after UBS downgraded to Sell from Neutral, citing a weaker risk-to-reward outlook. UBS warned that enthusiasm for AI and self-driving tech may have peaked and that free cash flow burn could top $4 billion as spending rises. The note also flags lofty R2 expectations, with 2026 and 2027 sales seen well below consensus. The downgrade comes as 2025 deliveries declined vs 2024 and the North American EV market cooled, with sales down about 4% after incentives rolled back. Rivian is down 11.4% year-to-date, trading near $17.20 and well below its 52-week high of $22.45. Year-to-date declines and volatility frame today's move as meaningful but not game-changing.

Blackstone-backed Liftoff Mobile files for IPO; whisper around $400 million

January 14, 2026, 2:31 PM EST. Liftoff Mobile filed its first S-1 on Tuesday, kicking off the IPO process. The company did not disclose target size or stake details; Renaissance Capital puts a whisper at about $400 million. Liftoff, formed in 2021 from a Liftoff-Vungle merger, is majority-owned by Blackstone, which will remain the primary shareholder after the offering and has appointed new leadership. The deal features an unusually large underwriting panel: three joint lead bankers – Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Morgan Stanley – plus 12 selling banks and three other institutions including Blackstone. Liftoff says 140,000 apps use its platform; it reported 2025 revenue above $519 million with a net loss near $48 million and more than $1.85 billion in debt.

Macy's stock climbs in 2025 as it executes a bold new chapter

January 14, 2026, 2:21 PM EST. Macy's shares jumped more than 30% in 2025, beating the S&P 500's roughly 16% gain for the year-the first time since 2022 the retailer delivered both metrics. After a near-takeover narrative in 2024, led by bidders such as Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management, Macy's pressed ahead with a bold new chapter: selling real estate and slimming its brick-and-mortar footprint. By year-end it was close to shuttering about 150 stores and divesting land to REITs (real estate investment trusts). Management expects about $150 million from property sales in 2025, on top of roughly $275 million in 2024. Results show pockets of strength: Bloomingdale's +9% comps year over year, and Bluemercury posting its 19th straight rise. The stock trades around $21.68 with a $5.8B market cap; the path remains uncertain.

Coffee futures slide as Brazilian real weakens; robusta supply weighs on prices

January 14, 2026, 2:19 PM EST. Arabica for March (KCH26) fell 4.05 cents (-1.12%), and March robusta (RMH26) dropped 19 (-0.48%), as the Brazilian real weakens to a one-week low, spurring export sales. Vietnam's robusta exports remain a headwind for prices, with 2025/26 production seen up about 6% to 1.76 MMT. ICE inventories show tighter arabica stockpiles, down to a 1.75-year low in November before a late rebound; robusta stocks rose to a 5-week high. The ICO data point to a small decline in global exports, while USDA/FAS projects world output up about 2.0% in 2025/26, with arabica -4.7% and robusta +10.9%. Brazil 2025 production seen -3.1% to 63 million bags; ending stocks about 20.148 million bags.

Weak Global Cocoa Demand Weighs on Prices as Q4 Grindings Fall

January 14, 2026, 2:14 PM EST. March ICE NY cocoa futures fell about 2.9% and ICE London #7 down 2.5% as prices slide to seven-week lows on weak global demand. Q4 grindings point to softer demand: European grindings down 2.9% YoY to an 11-year low and Asian grindings down about 12% to a 10-year low. In West Africa, harvests look healthier; Ivory Coast and Ghana report larger, healthier pods, and Mondelez says the cocoa pod count is above the five-year average. Ivory Coast shipments are 1.13 MMT, down 2.6% YoY. The market also skews higher on potential BCOM inclusion, with Citi estimating up to $2 billion of buying. Port inventories in the US rose to a 5-week high after a 10-month low, while ICCO and Rabobank trimmed surpluses for 2024/25 and 2025/26; the EU deforestation law delay weighed on near-term support.

Iran tensions lift crude prices as OPEC+ pause supports gains

January 14, 2026, 2:13 PM EST. Oil prices hovered near multi-month highs as fears of an Iran escalation raised supply risk for the world's crude markets. The February WTI (West Texas Intermediate) contract rose, while RBOB gasoline slipped after the EIA reported a build in crude and gasoline stocks. Tensions in Iran, and chatter of possible U.S. responses, contributed to risk premium. Separately, OPEC+ reaffirmed plans to pause output hikes in Q1 2026, underpinning prices amid expectations of a global surplus later this year per IEA (International Energy Agency). China demand remains a tailwind, with December imports set to a record, according to Kpler. On the supply side, losses at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminals and refinery disruptions in Russia have shaved flows and supported prices. Iran's protests and regional risk weigh on the market.

Rainbow Rare Earths CFO transfers 166 shares to SIPP/ISA to cover costs

January 14, 2026, 1:58 PM EST.Rainbow Rare Earths Limited said that Pete Gardner, its CFO and a PDMR (Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility), transferred 166 shares into a SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) and an ISA (Individual Savings Account) to cover transaction costs. The net effect is a sale of 166 shares. Further disclosures required for the notification of PDMRs are included in the Appendix to the announcement. Rainbow Rare Earths trades on the London Stock Exchange under ticker RBWP. Details were released to the market on 14 January 2026.

NYC Token memecoin rug pull nets nearly $1 million after Adams-backed launch

January 14, 2026, 1:57 PM EST. Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the NYC Token memecoin to fight antisemitism, but the debut devolved into a rug pull. Within 15 minutes of a 5:30 p.m. ET launch, price jumped from about 8 cents to more than 50 cents as launch-connected wallets bought large sums. They dumped roughly $2.5 million, detonating the token's value. They later bought back about $1.6 million to steady the market, but the price has since hovered around 13 cents. The net result: launch wallets earned close to $1 million in profit. Adams said proceeds would be used for initiatives, but critics questioned governance and transparency. The team cited liquidity rebalancing; CoinDesk sought more clarity.

Bear-market Buy Could Offer Two Paths to Total Return: Realty Income

January 14, 2026, 1:50 PM EST.Realty Income (ticker O) is a large net-lease REIT with more than 15,500 properties focused on single-tenant retail leases, providing predictable cash flow. The stock has fallen about 20% from its 2022 highs and now offers a roughly 5.5% dividend yield, with a long track record of annual dividend increases across 30 years and 112 consecutive quarterly hikes. The company is diversifying beyond traditional retail into Europe (roughly 18% of rents) and asset management, financing, and select non-retail assets such as industrials, casinos, and data centers. The mix aims to preserve steady income while pursuing growth. For income-focused investors, the dividend is attractive relative to the S&P 500's ~1.1% yield; for total-return investors, reinvested dividends could compound over time.

Verizon dividend yield pushes past 7% as VZ trades near $39

January 14, 2026, 1:49 PM EST. Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) yielded above 7% on Tuesday, based on its quarterly dividend of $2.76 annualized, with shares trading as low as $38.90. Dividends remain a meaningful driver of total return. For example, if you bought SPY at the end of 1999 and held through 2012, price fell to $142.41 but you would have collected about $25.98 in dividends per share, for a total return of 23.36% over the period, an annualized ~1.6%. Verizon is an S&P 500 member that has grown its dividend for more than 20 years, placing it among the Dividend Aristocrats. Investors should gauge whether a sustained 7% yield is achievable given earnings and payout stability.

Verizon: about 362 shares needed for $1,000 in yearly dividends

January 14, 2026, 1:47 PM EST. Verizon Communications remains the top U.S. wireless carrier by subscriber count, with 146.1 million retail connections through Q3 2025 and $20 billion in trailing net income. The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.69 in December 2025, about $2.76 per share per year if unchanged. Investors would need roughly 362 shares to generate $1,000 in annual dividends, at about $40.66 a share on Jan. 9, for a position near $14,732. The dividend yield is well above 6%. Yet the stock has underperformed: five-year return -30% versus the S&P 500's +82%. Verizon is investing in 5G, which could lift performance later but it remains unlikely to be a growth stock. It may suit investors seeking steady income; growth-focused buyers may look elsewhere. Motley Fool Stock Advisor did not include Verizon among its current top 10 picks.

Stocks retreat as Big Tech falters; indices slide on tech weakness and geopolitics

January 14, 2026, 1:46 PM EST. Stocks retreated as big tech faltered. The S&P 500 (-0.96%), Dow Jones (-0.57%), and Nasdaq 100 (-1.53%) slid to near one-week lows as chip makers and the Magnificent Seven weigh on sentiment. March E-mini futures also fell. Geopolitical risk rose after tensions with Iran, with reports of U.S. personnel at the Al Udeid base in Qatar being advised to leave. WTI crude climbed to a 2.5-month high and precious metals traded at fresh highs as investors sought safe assets. Despite stronger-than-expected retail sales, and gains in PPI and existing home sales, hawkish Fed commentary kept rate-cut hopes in check, sending yields modestly lower. The 10-year yield hovered near 4.14%, while mortgage activity jumped as rates eased to about 6.18%.

GS, CRWD, AMD See Notable Wednesday Options Volume

January 14, 2026, 1:45 PM EST. Notable Wednesday options activity in three S&P 500 names. GS: 29,955 contracts traded, about 3.0 million underlying shares, ~146% of its 1-month average of 2.0 million. The heaviest flow centered on the $1020 strike call expiring Jan 16, 2026 (1,417 contracts; ~141,700 shares). A chart accompanies the note, with the 1020 strike highlighted in orange. CRWD: 31,950 contracts (~3.2 million shares), ~142% of its 1-month average of 2.2 million. The standout is the $500 strike call expiring Jan 23, 2026 (2,362 contracts; ~236,200 shares). Chart shows the $500 strike in orange. AMD: 401,935 contracts (~40.2 million shares), ~141.6% of its 1-month average of 28.4 million. The top is the $225 strike call expiring Jan 16, 2026 (27,817 contracts; ~2.8 million shares). For expirations, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.

Notable Wednesday Options Activity: WDAY, TGT, NUE

January 14, 2026, 1:44 PM EST. Wednesday's session produced notable options activity in three S&P 500 names. In WDAY, 11,461 contracts traded, about 1.1 million underlying shares, roughly 42.5% of the 1-month average daily volume of 2.7 million. The strongest area was the $165 put expiring Mar 20, 2026, with 3,900 contracts (about 390,000 shares). In TGT, 31,031 contracts changed hands, about 3.1 million shares, or 42.4% of the 7.3 million ADV. The focus was the $115 call expiring Feb 20, 2026, with 7,656 contracts (about 765,600 shares). In NUE, 6,679 contracts, about 667,900 shares, or 41.1% of the 1.6 million ADV, with 2,508 contracts in the $165 call expiring Mar 20, 2026. Charts accompany each name; expirations listed on StockOptionsChannel.com.

Noteworthy Wednesday Options Activity: ISRG, XOM, MRNA

January 14, 2026, 1:43 PM EST. Options activity on Wednesday centered on three S&P 500 components. ISRG traded 13,598 contracts (about 1.4 million underlying shares), roughly 85.8% of its 1-month average. The standout was the $470 put expiring Feb 20, 2026 with 2,004 contracts (≈200,400 shares). A trailing-12-month chart was shown with the $470 strike in orange. XOM totals reached 113,677 contracts (≈11.4 million shares), about 65.3% of its 1-month average of 17.4 million. The $130 call expiring Jan 16, 2026 drew 10,169 contracts (≈1.0 million shares). MRNA saw 66,264 contracts (≈6.6 million shares), about 58.8% of its monthly average. The $40 call expiring Jan 16, 2026 posted 4,694 contracts (≈469,400 shares). For more expirations, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.

BLK, LULU, LLY Notable Wednesday Options Volume

January 14, 2026, 1:42 PM EST. Options trading among S&P 500 components showed notable activity on Wednesday for BlackRock (BLK), Lululemon (LULU) and Eli Lilly (LLY). Total BLK options volume reached 3,272 contracts, about 327,200 underlying shares, or 57.8% of BLK's 1-month average daily volume of 566,235 shares. Demand was strongest for the $1,000 strike put expiring January 16, 2026, with 637 contracts (roughly 63,700 shares). For LULU, volume stood at 20,695 contracts, about 2.1 million shares, 45.8% of its 1-month ADV of 4.5 million. The top name was the $210 strike call expiring January 16, 2026, with 1,553 contracts (≈155,300 shares). LLY options saw 12,535 contracts, about 1.3 million shares, or 43.6% of its 1-month ADV. The $1,100 strike call for LLY had 823 contracts (≈82,300 shares).

Mercury General to dual-list on NYSE Texas; trading starts Jan 15, 2026

January 14, 2026, 1:29 PM EST. Mercury General Corporation is pursuing a dual listing on NYSE Texas, while keeping its primary listing on the NYSE under the ticker MCY. The Dallas-based insurer said more than 7% of its direct written premiums come from Texas, and trading on NYSE Texas is slated to begin January 15, 2026. The move, described by CEO Gabriel Tirador as reinforcing Texas' business-friendly capital markets and Mercury's long-standing NYSE relationship, aims to widen access to its shares. NYSE Texas President Bryan Daniel welcomed Mercury to the fully electronic exchange. Mercury will retain the MCY symbol on both markets. The company provides personal auto and homeowners coverage through independent agents and direct-to-consumer channels.

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc buys own shares to be held in treasury

January 14, 2026, 1:27 PM EST. BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc said it purchased 9,079 of its Ordinary Shares at an average price of 603.35 pence per share, to be held in treasury. Settlement is expected on 16 January 2026. Post-settlement, the company's issued share capital will be 92,926,419 Ordinary Shares, with 25,002,519 shares held in treasury. Shares held in treasury carry no voting rights. After settlement, 21.2% of the company's total issued capital (117,928,938 shares, including treasury) will be in treasury. Under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, the market should exclude treasury shares when reporting interests and should use 92,926,419 for notification thresholds. Enquiries: Lucy Dina, Company Secretary, BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited.

IPO Disclosure Claims: Investors Can Sue Even After SEC Compliance

January 14, 2026, 1:26 PM EST. Investors can challenge IPO materials when material risks or negative trends were omitted, even after a company files with the SEC. Under U.S. securities law, disclosure duties extend beyond formal compliance to whether investors were shown a fair picture of known risks. The current attention around StubHub's post-IPO disclosures shows that such claims can proceed without proving fraud or liability at this stage. Claims target omissions of known negative trends, silence about cash-flow risks, or reliance on later earnings to cure earlier gaps. Courts apply an objective standard: would a reasonable investor view the missing information as material? Judges decide on early dismissal. The outcome does not imply wrongdoing; it shapes how issuers prepare and how investors assess risk.

QQQ held by 39 funds in latest 13F filings; new stakes surface

January 14, 2026, 1:24 PM EST. Holdings Channel analyzed 147 latest 13F filings for the 06/30/2024 period. QQQ is held by 39 funds. Filing disclosures cover only long positions; shorts are not shown. Across filers, changes ranged from small tweaks to large additions and reductions. New stakes include Sonoma Private Wealth LLC (+453 shares, +$217k) and Cartenna Capital LP (+75,000, +$35.9M). Notable reductions include Bank Julius Baer (-40,141, -$7.19M) and LMR Partners (-2,965,227, -$1.42B). Other moves saw Tidal Investments (+9,968, +$5.13M) and Ulysses Management (+165,000, +$72.38M) adding; some firms held shares steady (UNCH). Overall, the batch underscores mixed sentiment on QQQ among active managers in mid-2024.

Walmart Held by 13 of Latest 13F Filers; Funds Add to Position, Aggregate Shares Rise 1.2%

January 14, 2026, 1:23 PM EST. Holdings Channel reviewed the latest batch of 13F filings for the 03/31/2025 period and found Walmart Inc (WMT) held by 13 of 23 funds. Note: 13F filings disclose long positions only; bearish bets and short activity may not be visible. Within this group, six funds increased WMT shares, six trimmed holdings, and one established a new position; Pinnbrook Capital Management LP exited WMT. The aggregate change across these funds shows +180,433 shares and +$867 thousand in value. Separately, among all reporting WMT holders at 03/31/2025 (out of 4,507), total shares rose by 14,515,199 to 1,221,470,534, about 1.20%.

Brussels Bel20 at record highs; no near-term correction, says Euronext Brussels

January 14, 2026, 1:22 PM EST. Brussels-listed stocks are extending 2025 gains into 2026, with the Bel20 index climbing past 5,300 points to an all-time high and the exchange's combined market capitalisation edging toward €400 billion. Euronext Brussels CEO Benoît van den Hove said there are no immediate signs of a correction, arguing the rally rests on solid company results rather than inflated valuations. He cited Europe as a 'safe haven' amid a weaker dollar and robust earnings, plus growing demand for ETFs that track the Bel20. IPO activity remained light, with last year's offerings from EnergyVision, Materialise and ADEC Innovations. Van den Hove expects activity to pick up later in the year, even as geopolitical shocks have tended to fade quickly.

21 funds hold IJR in latest 13F batch; aggregate positions show mixed swings

January 14, 2026, 1:21 PM EST. At Holdings Channel, the latest batch of 13F filings for 09/30/2024 shows iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) was held by 21 of the 32 funds reviewed. 13F filings reveal long positions but not shorts, so the data captures only part of managers' stance. The snapshot becomes informative when comparing periods. The report lists changes among the 21 funds, including Stratos Investment Management adding 4,550 shares (+$729K) and Stratos Wealth Advisors up 93 (+$5,497), while Stratos Wealth Partners cut 16,599 (−$1,145K). The aggregate across all funds holding IJR at 09/30/2024 shows a net change of −4,710 shares and +$12,296 (thousands) in value. Of funds that held IJR on 06/30/2024, 15 increased and 6 reduced their stakes. A broader look at 1,093 funds observed compares 09/30/2024 with 06/30/2024.

TD Cowen raises Nasdaq price target to $104; Hold rating maintained

January 14, 2026, 1:19 PM EST.TD Cowen boosted Nasdaq's price target to $104 from $96, while maintaining a hold rating on NASDAQ: NDAQ shares. The note follows a broader round of optimism from peers, with Raymond James, Morgan Stanley, Barclays and RBC all issuing higher targets or favorable ratings. MarketBeat's consensus shows Nasdaq at a Moderate Buy with a $103.53 target. Nasdaq traded near $100.27 after a session gain of about $1.38, amid a 12-month range of $64.84 to $101.21. The stock trades around a 12-month forward multiple of roughly 1.6x earnings growth. Analysts cite improving fee revenue and equity-market activity. Insider news: CEO Adena T. Friedman sold 300,000 shares at about $96.39, a transaction valued at roughly $28.9 million.

Chevron CVX held by 12 of 24 funds in latest 13F batch

January 14, 2026, 1:18 PM EST. At Holdings Channel, we reviewed the latest batch of 13F filings for the 03/31/2025 period. Chevron Corp (CVX) was held by 12 of 24 funds in this batch. 13F filings disclose long positions only; shorts are not shown, so the full hedging picture may differ. In this batch, 6 funds increased CVX since 12/31/2024, 4 trimmed, and 1 started a new position. The aggregate CVX share count among all 4,507 funds rose by 962,645 shares-from 497,714,925 to 498,677,570-about 0.19%. The piece notes top three holders are not listed here. We will keep tracking groups of filings for patterns in CVX exposure.

IBM held by 21 of the latest 13F filers in 12/31/2024 batch; aggregate shares drift lower

January 14, 2026, 1:17 PM EST. IBM was held by 21 of the latest 13F filers for the 12/31/2024 period, Holdings Channel reports. 13F filings show only long positions; the absence of shorts can obscure true bets. In this batch, the table flags changes in IBM shares by funds such as Bank of Nova Scotia, Shelton Capital, Krane Funds Advisors, Invesco, and Renaissance Group, with both increases and reductions. The aggregate change across the group tallies to a net drop of 2,069,827 shares, about $472.1 million in market value. Among funds that held IBM at 9/30/2024, 10 increased and 10 decreased by 12/31/2024. Across all funds tracked (roughly 5,177), the comparison to 09/30/2024 shows turnover in aggregate IBM ownership, though the narrative cuts off before full detail.

Wednesday Sector Laggards: Apparel Stores, Music & Electronics Stores

January 14, 2026, 1:16 PM EST. On Wednesday, Apparel Stores were among sector laggards, slipping about 2.2% for the session. The pull came as Digital Brands Group fell roughly 9.9% and Vera Bradley declined about 7.7%. Music & Electronics Stores also lagged, down roughly 1.5%, led lower by Upbound Group (about 4%) and Vertiv Holdings (about 1.8%). The moves mark uneven performance in consumer-focused equities for the day.

Wednesday Sector Leaders: Oil & Gas E&P and Metals & Mining Stocks Rally

January 14, 2026, 1:15 PM EST. Oil & gas exploration & production shares rose about 2.5% on Wednesday, led by Kosmos Energy up about 8.9% and Abundia Global Impact Group up about 6.7%. Metals & mining stocks also climbed roughly 2.5%, led by Critical Metals jumping about 17.9% and Uranium Energy up about 9.9%. The moves highlight a tilt toward energy and materials leaders in a session where investors rotated into higher beta names.

Dividend Roundup: Realty Income, UniFirst, Kaiser Aluminum, Agree Realty, Labcorp declare payouts

January 14, 2026, 1:14 PM EST. Realty Income (O) declares its 667th monthly dividend of $0.2700 per share (annualized $3.240), payable Feb 13, 2026 to holders of record Jan 30, 2026. UniFirst (UNF) declares quarterly dividends of $0.365 per share on common and $0.292 on Class B, payable Mar 27, 2026; record Mar 6, 2026. Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) declares a quarterly dividend of $0.77, payable Feb 13, 2026, to holders of record Jan 23, 2026. Agree Realty (ADC) issues a monthly dividend of $0.262 per common share (annualized $3.144), up 3.6% from $3.036 in Q1 2025; payable Feb 13, 2026, record Jan 30, 2026. Labcorp (LH) declares a dividend of $0.72 per share, payable Mar 12, 2026; record Feb 27, 2026.

Wednesday ETF Movers: URA Outperforms as SPXL Drops

January 14, 2026, 1:13 PM EST. On Wednesday, the Uranium ETF (URA) outpaced peers, rising about 3.3%, with Uranium Energy up about 9.9% and UR Energy up about 4.7%. In contrast, the Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X ETF (SPXL) fell about 3.1%. Among SPXL components, Applovin dropped about 9.4%, and Intuit slipped about 7.2%.

Unusual Volume in MKTN ETF; Intel, Nvidia Drive Activity

January 14, 2026, 1:12 PM EST. The Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral ETF (MKTN) posted unusual volume in Wednesday afternoon trading, with about 198,000 shares changing hands versus a three-month average of roughly 33,000. Shares of MKTN were down about 0.7% on the session. The components with the highest volume included Intel, up about 0.7% on volume above 89.9 million shares, and Nvidia, down roughly 2.3% on more than 78.3 million shares. Viking Therapeutics led the gains among the components, up about 8%, while Unity Software lagged the ETF, down around 9.6%.

ASX tech short-seller bets rise as growth-stock pool narrows, Plato says

January 14, 2026, 1:11 PM EST. Short sellers are ramping up bets against ASX technology stocks as valuations look stretched and Australian inflation remains stubborn, keeping a potential era of higher rates in view. While higher borrowing costs usually hit tech shares, Plato Asset Management's David Allen says the core issue is the limited number of growth companies listed on the ASX. Short sellers, investors who borrow shares to profit from falling prices, are positioned as the market weighs earnings durability against a tighter funding backdrop. Allen argues the shallow growth-universe limits upside, making price decline a greater risk than rebound for many tech names.

Smiths Group buys back and cancels 168,744 shares in ongoing capital return

January 14, 2026, 12:55 PM EST. Smiths Group plc bought 168,744 ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 across several venues at a volume-weighted average price of about 2,451 pence per share. The company will cancel the shares, trimming the share count and likely lifting EPS. Analysts show a cautious stance; the latest rating is Hold with a £2,450 price target. Spark's AI analyst flags a Neutral stance. The stock faces bearish momentum on technical signals, though a positive earnings call and corporate events offer support. Smiths Group, a London-listed industrial engineering firm with ~16,000 employees across 50 countries, pursues decarbonisation and energy efficiency. The buyback signals management's confidence in the firm's capital position.

Life360 (LIF) RSI at 28.5, oversold; shares around $60

January 14, 2026, 12:49 PM EST. RSI, or Relative Strength Index, measures momentum on a scale from 0 to 100. A reading below 30 signals an oversold condition. On Wednesday, Life360 Inc (LIF) entered oversold territory with an RSI of 28.5 after trading as low as $59.96. By contrast, the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) stood at an RSI of 52.1, indicating modest momentum. The oversold reading has sparked chatter that recent selling may be exhausted and could attract buyers. Life360's 52-week range runs from $29.62 to $112.54, with the latest trade near $59.95. The market diary also notes the broader context of risk appetite as investors weigh headlines and growth odds. Data reflects last trade and intraday moves; investors should consider their own risk tolerance.

Zscaler RSI at 29.8 signals oversold for ZS

January 14, 2026, 12:48 PM EST. Zscaler Inc (ZS) moved into oversold territory as its RSI fell to 29.8, with sessions as low as $92.47. The stock last traded around $92.52. By contrast, the SPY ETF's RSI was 51.7. A reading under 30 is commonly viewed as oversold, potentially signaling near-term selling exhaustion and an opportunity on the buy side. ZS's 52-week range runs from $92.47 to $217.40, underscoring a pullback from the year high. The note nods to Warren Buffett's adage to be fearful when others are greedy; oversold readings can precede a bounce but also warn of further declines. RSI is one metric among many for gauging momentum.

London stocks rise as gold lifts miners; U.S. data mixed

January 14, 2026, 12:46 PM EST. London stocks closed higher as a firmer gold price lifted mining shares, while U.S. data pointed to mixed momentum. The FTSE 100 rose 47.00 points, or 0.5%, to 10,184.35, led by miners. Glencore up 3.0% and Rio Tinto up 2.3% helped the index, even as Pearson fell 9.6% after a cautious trading update. The FTSE 250 gained 25.34 points (0.1%) to 22,957.31, with Hays slipping 5.0% after soft second-quarter fees. Atalaya Mining rose 1.9% as 2025 output neared the top of guidance. Gold traded around $4,621/oz, after peaking near $4,638. In the U.S., the PPI ran hotter than expected, while existing home sales rose 5.1% in December to a 4.4 million annual pace per the NAR. Denmark said it would bolster forces in Greenland ahead of talks in Washington.

Dollar slips as yen rebounds; markets weigh Fed path amid geopolitical risk

January 14, 2026, 12:45 PM EST. The dollar eased, with the DXY down 0.12% as the yen rebounded on official jawboning. Powell's remarks on DOJ charges tied to his testimony keep market focus on Fed independence and policy bets. US data offered support: Nov PPI +3.0% y/y (ex-food and energy +3.0%), Nov retail sales +0.6% m/m (ex-autos +0.5%), and Dec existing home sales +5.1% m/m to 4.35 million. Kashkari signaled no urgent need to cut this month; Anna Paulson warned of modest cuts later if growth remains near 2% and inflation moderates. The market prices ~25 bp of easing at the Jan 27-28 FOMC meeting. Longer-term bets point to about 50 bp of Fed cuts in 2026, with the Fed liquidity push and Trump's dovish-chair talk weighing on the dollar. Hassett is seen as the likely next chair.

TD Cowen Bullish on Colgate-Palmolive; Piper Sandler Upgrades CL

January 14, 2026, 12:44 PM EST. TD Cowen kept a Buy rating on Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) but trimmed the price target from $90 to $86, noting a difficult year for large-cap consumer staples in 2026 as pricing remains restrained and volume growth stays weak (negative 0.9% in 2025). Separately, Piper Sandler upgraded CL from Neutral to Overweight, lifting its price target from $82 to $88. The firm argues the stock is already pricing in the Q4 decline, and expects growth to re-accelerate in 2026 driven by early signs of expansion in emerging markets while reducing dependence on the U.S. market. Colgate-Palmolive remains a leading player in household and personal care; investors should weigh the evolving 2026 outlook against the firm's targets and risks.

Allstate YieldBoost: 16.3% Annualized Return From June $200 Covered Call

January 14, 2026, 12:41 PM EST. Allstate Corp (ALL) could boost income beyond its roughly 2% dividend yield by selling a covered call for June at the $200 strike. The $12.00 bid premium implies about 14.3% additional annualized return, for a total near 16.3% if the stock stays below the strike. If shares rise above $200 and are called away, the upside beyond the strike is sacrificed, though the position may still deliver about 7.3% from this trade plus any dividends earned before the call. The concept, popularized as YieldBoost by Stock Options Channel, depends on stock movement and option pricing. ALL trades around $197.65 with about 26% trailing twelve-month volatility, and options volume skew toward calls today.

STERIS YieldBoost: June covered call at $270 could lift STE yield toward 10%

January 14, 2026, 12:40 PM EST. Shareholders of STERIS plc (STE) can sell the June covered call at the $270 strike and collect a premium based on the $10.20 bid, which annualizes to an additional 9.2% return versus the current price, yielding a total of 10.2% annualized if the stock remains below the strike. If STE rises above $270, upside beyond the strike would be capped; the stock would need to advance about 3.8% from current levels to be called away, generating about 7.8% from the trade plus any dividends paid before exercise. The plan sits against a roughly 1% dividend yield and about 23% trailing twelve-month volatility, with current price near $260.90. Readers should assess chart momentum and profitability before adopting any strategy.

YieldBoost on Ventas (VTR): Covered call could lift yield to 8.3%

January 14, 2026, 12:39 PM EST. Ventas Inc (VTR) trades near $76.02 as investors consider an August covered call at the $82.50 strike. The bid premium is about $2.65, which would annualize to roughly 5.8% more yield against the current price, for a total of 8.3% if the stock is not called away. If VTR advances above $82.50, upside beyond that would be capped; the stock would need to rise about 8.5% from here to be called away, yielding roughly 12% plus any preexisting dividends. The approach assumes a 2.5% annualized dividend yield; trailing twelve month volatility sits near 22% based on the last 251 trading days and today's price.

Pentair YieldBoost: Selling January 2028 $120 Covered Call Could Yield 5.1% Annually

January 14, 2026, 12:38 PM EST. The article outlines a YieldBoost strategy on Pentair PLC (PNR). Investors could sell the January 2028 covered call at the $120 strike for a bid of about $8.50, boosting the stock's roughly 1% dividend yield to about 5.1% annualized if the shares stay below the strike. If PNR climbs past $120, upside is capped, but the return from the trade could reach about 24.8% at expiration, plus any dividends collected beforehand. The plan hinges on volatility around 28% and the stock trading around $103.48; risk includes giving up upside above $120. Other data cited include trading volumes and options sentiment.

YieldBoost Strategy: Broadridge BR Covered Call Could Lift Yield to 6.8%

January 14, 2026, 12:37 PM EST. Investors in Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) could use a June covered call at the $240 strike to collect a premium near the $4.70 bid, potentially lifting the annualized yield from the stock's 1.8% dividend to about 6.8% if the shares stay above the strike. If called, total return could rise to roughly 10.9% at current prices, in addition to any dividends earned before assignment. Management's dividend history suggests the dividend is not guaranteed. Trailing twelve-month volatility is around 21%. Options activity shows relative strength in calls versus puts, signaling bullish sentiment. Readers are directed to the BR options page for other expirations and ideas.

RTX YieldBoost: Covered Call Lifts Yield From 1.4% to 4.6%

January 14, 2026, 12:36 PM EST. RTX Corp shareholders can boost income by selling the January 2028 covered call at the $260 strike, collecting a $12.50 bid and locking in an additional 3.2% annualized yield. That raises the stock's 1.4% dividend to a 4.6% yield if the shares stay below $260. If RTX is called, upside is capped; the stock would need about 33.4% of upside to trigger assignment, yielding roughly 39.8% total return from the trade level plus dividends already collected. The approach relies on 28% trailing twelve-month volatility and can be weighed against dividend predictability, which can ebb with profitability. A chart shows the $260 strike highlighted, and the day's call volume outpacing puts underlines bullish options activity.

Equifax EFX YieldBoost: Covered-call boosts yield from 0.9% to 6.7%

January 14, 2026, 12:35 PM EST. Equifax Inc. (EFX) shareholders can lift income by selling the December 270 call against shares. The strategy yields about a 6.7% annualized return if the stock stays below $270, based on an $11.60 bid. If the stock rises above $270 and is called away, holders lock in a 29.1% return plus any dividends received prior to exercise. The base dividend yield remains around 0.9%. The option's implied return, or 'YieldBoost,' reflects 5.7% from the premium alone. Trailing twelve-month volatility sits near 36%. Market data show elevated call activity relative to puts on the day, signaling appetite for bullish options among the S&P 500 names. Investors should weigh upside beyond $270 against potential cap in gains.

YieldBoost on Trane Technologies: 9.6% Potential From December Covered Call

January 14, 2026, 12:34 PM EST.TT could lift income to about 9.6% annualized via a December covered call at the $420 strike. The premium, around a $31 bid, is labeled YieldBoost by StockOptionsChannel. If TT stays below $420, total return equals the 1% dividend plus roughly 8.6% from the option, while the stock not called yields that combined figure. If shares rise and are called, upside is capped; the stock would need about an 8.3% jump to trigger a call, yielding about 16.4% plus any dividends paid before expiration. TT trades near $388.44 with trailing 12-month volatility near 29%. Dividend predictability remains a caveat. Options data show higher call volume relative to puts; for more ideas, see StockOptionsChannel's TT options page.

YieldBoost: Olin OLN From 3.4% to 10.1% via January 2028 Covered Call

January 14, 2026, 12:33 PM EST. Investors in Olin Corp. (OLN) could boost income by selling the January 2028 covered call at the $40 strike, collecting the $3.20 premium. StockOptionsChannel estimates this adds about 6.7% annualized yield on top of the base 3.4% dividend, for a total of 10.1% if shares stay below $40. If OLN is called away, upside is capped; the stock would need roughly 69.4% appreciation to be called, yielding about 83% on the trade, in addition to any dividends already paid. The analysis notes trailing twelve-month volatility near 58% and recommends combining chart history with fundamentals to judge reward versus risk. Overall, options volume today skewed toward calls, signaling bullish positioning. Source: StockOptionsChannel.

YieldBoost on FMC: Covered call could lift annualized yield to 19.4%

January 14, 2026, 12:32 PM EST. FMC Corp. presents a YieldBoost opportunity: selling the January 2027 covered call at the $20 strike and collecting a $2.65 premium yields about 17.4% annualized, for a total of 19.4% if the stock stays below the strike. If the shares are called away, upside beyond $20 is forfeited; the stock would need roughly a 31.4% rally from about $15.34 to trigger assignment, delivering roughly 48.8% from the trade plus any dividends earned before call. The setup sits against FMC's 2.1% dividend yield and about 85% volatility. Note that dividends are not guaranteed and depend on profitability; StockOptionsChannel attribution is included in the analysis.

BTDR crosses above 200-day moving average

January 14, 2026, 12:31 PM EST. BTDR crosses above its 200-day moving average at $11.61, a potential short-term bullish signal. The stock traded as high as $13.66 and was up about 18.7% on the session. The 200-day moving average is a longer-term trend line used to gauge sustained momentum. The shares' 52-week range spans $5.25 to $26.99, with the last trade at $13.47. Traders will watch for follow-through toward the $14 area as the chart steadies.

YieldBoost HUBB: 16.2% Potential From August Covered Call on HUBB

January 14, 2026, 12:30 PM EST. Shareholders of Hubbell Inc. (HUBB) can boost income by selling the August covered call at the $480 strike, collecting the $42.50 bid premium. The approach annualizes to about 15% additional yield, bringing the total to roughly 16.2% if the stock remains above the strike. If HUBB is called away, upside is capped but the position still yields about 10.4% from the trade plus any dividends collected beforehand. The baseline dividend yield is 1.2%. The strategy hinges on option premium versus upside, with trailing-twelve-month volatility around 32%. A chart with the strike highlights the trade, while fundamentals and volatility inform risk. Investors should weigh the likelihood of continued dividends and stock movement before selling the call.

Stocks slip as tech weakness and Iran tensions weigh on markets

January 14, 2026, 12:29 PM EST. Stocks slip as tech weakness and Iran tensions weigh on sentiment. The S&P 500 fell 0.75%, the Dow 0.46% lower and the Nasdaq 100 down 1.22%, trading near a one-week low. March E-mini futures for the S&P and Nasdaq declined yesterday's gains extended into today's session. Geopolitics and high-run safe-haven bids lifted gold, silver, and copper to multi-week highs while oil climbed to a 2.5-month high. U.S. data remained solid: PPI +3.0% y/y and retail sales +0.6% m/m in November, with ex-autos +0.5%; MBA mortgage applications jumped 28.5%. Fed official comments and concerns about Fed independence kept rate-cut expectations dim. China's December exports +6.6% y/y and imports +5.7% y/y offered a global growth backdrop. Markets awaited U.S. response to Iran as tension persists.

Mercury General to dual-list on NYSE Texas while keeping NYSE listing

January 14, 2026, 12:28 PM EST.Mercury General Corporation disclosed a dual listing (listing on two exchanges) on NYSE Texas, a fully electronic Dallas-based market. The company will maintain its primary NYSE listing and trade under the same MCY ticker on NYSE Texas, with trading slated to begin January 15, 2026. Chief Executive Gabriel Tirador noted that roughly 7% of direct written premiums come from Texas, underscoring the state's footprint. The move aims to broaden investor access while reinforcing ties to the NYSE and Texas' market infrastructure. NYSE Texas President Bryan Daniel welcomed Mercury, a property and casualty insurer listed on the NYSE for more than 25 years. Mercury operates via independent producers and direct-to-consumer channels; more at mercuryinsurance.com.

JCOR:CA AI signals neutral; traders outline near-term buy and short levels

January 14, 2026, 12:26 PM EST. AI-generated signals for the JPMorgan US Core Active ETF (JCOR:CA) are Neutral across the near, mid and long horizons in the January 14 update. The note highlights two trading plans: a Long idea to Buy near 28.32 with a target (price goal) of 29.34 and a stop loss (exit point to limit loss) at 28.18; a Short idea to Sell near 29.34 with a target28.32 and a stop loss (exit point to limit loss) at 29.49. The data carries a timestamp reminder and points to updated signals for JCOR:CA with a chart link. The ETF provides core US active exposure; investors should weigh fees, liquidity and risk to each signal.