Evercore Inc. saw price target increases from Keefe Bruyette and Wolfe Research in early January. The firm also announced progress on its Middle East expansion, receiving a license and planning a Riyadh office.
GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik has held multiple meetings with OpenAI's Sam Altman to discuss infrastructure deals for AI's power needs. The company reported $900M in hyperscaler orders for 2025's first three quarters, but its stock dipped after Q3 results.
A condo owner is being fined $500 monthly by his HOA for flooring installed before his purchase, with the board demanding removal for sound testing despite lack of records.
AI stocks led market gains in 2025, with ETFs like Global X AI & Technology, iShares AI Innovation, and Defiance Quantum offering diversified exposure beyond the 'Magnificent Seven' for 2026.
XRP gained over 16.2% in early 2026, trading near $2.14 on Jan. 14. Investors question if it can reach $100, but its use in cross-border payments and supply dynamics make that unlikely.
Coca-Cola is set to increase its dividend for a 64th consecutive year, supported by robust profits and pricing power, though its long-term market performance may lag.
Morgan Stanley lowered its price target for Lincoln Electric Holdings to $208 from $209 on January 12, maintaining an Underweight rating. This follows a previous target cut by Stifel in December.
TD Cowen and Morgan Stanley lowered price targets for Bank OZK on January 7, citing sector earnings preview and lending exposure concerns, while maintaining ratings.
Barclays raised Unum Group's price target to $96 and maintained an Overweight rating. Unum also announced a new $1 billion share repurchase authorization effective January 1, 2026.
TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies have launched BxT Trading, a 50/50 joint venture for oil trading. The signing ceremony in Abu Dhabi was attended by senior leaders from both companies.
Nvidia's dominance in AI infrastructure faces challenges from Broadcom's custom ASICs and TSMC's manufacturing role, with analysts projecting significant revenue growth for Broadcom.
Westlake Corporation completed its acquisition of ACI/Perplastic Group's compounding businesses on January 5. On January 8, BofA analyst Matthew DeYoe lowered Westlake's price target to $82 from $83 while maintaining a Buy rating.
Saudi Aramco has signed a long-term LNG supply agreement with Commonwealth LNG for 1 million tons annually from a Louisiana facility, delayed to 2031, as Aramco builds its global LNG portfolio.
Barclays lowered its price target for Reinsurance Group of America to $237 while maintaining an Overweight rating. RGA recently invested in FoxPath Capital Partners to access private assets.
TD Cowen and Barclays updated price targets for RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. on January 8, with the company recently reporting strong Q3 2025 profitability and significant shareholder returns.