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Both ETFs target reliable income, but VIG emphasizes low-cost dividend growth while NOBL prioritizes balance and risk control through disciplined construction.

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Dividend Growth or Defensive Balance? How VIG and NOBL Diverge ↗

January 05, 2026

A quarter-century is a long time, but these timeless companies have the necessary staying power.

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5 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 25 Years ↗

January 05, 2026

Several companies could see massive gains by 2030 to join the vaunted club.

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Prediction: The S&P 500 $1 Trillion Club Will Double Between 2026 and 2030 ↗

January 05, 2026

Stock Market Today, Jan. 5: Dow Hits Record High on Energy Stocks Rally After Venezuela Developments ↗

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January 05, 2026

Today, Jan. 5, 2026, energy giants and banks are steering Wall Street higher as traders frame Venezuela's turmoil as an investment opening.

AMD Breaks Critical Resistance as MI400 Momentum Signals a Trillion-Dollar Semiconductor Supercycle

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January 05, 2026

As the financial markets open for the first week of 2026, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) is commanding the spotlight with a decisive technical breakout that has sent ripples through the...

Silicon Sovereignty: Why Nvidia Remains the Indomitable King of AI Despite a Fragmenting Global Landscape

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January 05, 2026

As the opening bell rang on January 5, 2026, the financial world watched with bated breath as Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) once again defied the gravity of a maturing market. Shares of the AI titan climbed...

The company's dependable business model continues to deliver strong growth for shareholders. But its stock price remains difficult to justify.

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Is Costco Stock Set to Rebound Higher in 2026? ↗

January 05, 2026

If Santa Should Fail to Call: Why the 2026 Surge Wasn't Enough to Save the 'Santa Claus Rally' Indicator

January 05, 2026

The first trading sessions of 2026 have delivered a dramatic paradox for Wall Street. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged to a record high on January 5, 2026, the broader market has...

Apple stock is trending Monday after Raymond James reinstated a Market Perform rating on the company.

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Why Are Apple Shares Trending Monday? ↗

January 05, 2026

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Why H&R Block (HRB) Stock Is Trading Up Today

January 05, 2026

Shares of tax preparation company H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after investors wagered geopolitical tension would be contained following the U.S. military's operation in...

Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) jumped 7% in the afternoon session after investors wagered geopolitical tension would be contained following the U.S....

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1-800-FLOWERS (FLWS) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know

January 05, 2026

Shares of engineering and automation solutions company Emerson (NYSE:EMR) jumped 5.4% in the afternoon session after an analyst at UBS upgraded the company's stock from 'Neutral' to 'Buy' and set a new...

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Why Emerson Electric (EMR) Stock Is Trading Up Today

January 05, 2026

Shares of life sciences company Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA) jumped 7.3% in the afternoon session after Evercore ISI Group upgraded the company's rating to "Outperform" from "In-Line" and raised its price...

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Why Are Azenta (AZTA) Shares Soaring Today

January 05, 2026

Shares of digital banking platform Nubank (NYSE:NU) jumped 4.9% in the afternoon session after the stock hit an all-time high amid positive analyst commentary and strong investor confidence.

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Why Nubank (NU) Stock Is Up Today

January 05, 2026

Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) jumped 13.2% in the afternoon session after Jones Research initiated coverage of the defense company with a buy rating and a $150 price...

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Why Is Kratos (KTOS) Stock Soaring Today

January 05, 2026

At the very least, investors should be concerned. There's a way to avoid the problem, though.

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Should Investors Be Worried That the "Magnificent Seven" Make Up 35% of the S&P 500? ↗

January 05, 2026

As of January 5, 2026, the artificial intelligence industry has officially transitioned from the "build-at-all-costs" era of speculative hype into a disciplined "Efficiency Era." This shift, often...

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The 2026 Unit Economics Reckoning: Proving AI’s Profitability

January 05, 2026

The era of Large Language Models (LLMs) is undergoing its most significant evolution to date, transitioning from digital "stochastic parrots" to AI agents that possess a fundamental understanding of...

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Beyond Pixels: The Rise of 3D World Models and the Quest for Spatial Intelligence

January 05, 2026

LAS VEGAS — January 5, 2026 — Kicking off the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with a bold reimagining of the domestic sphere, Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930 / OTC: SSNLF) has unveiled its...

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Samsung’s ‘Companion to AI Living’: The CES 2026 Vision

January 05, 2026

Apple’s Golden Jubilee: The 2026 ‘Apple Intelligence’ Blitz and the Future of Consumer AI

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January 05, 2026

As Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) approaches its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026, the tech giant is reportedly preparing for the most aggressive product launch cycle in its history. Dubbed the "Apple...

Samsung Targets 800 Million AI-Enabled Devices by 2026: The Gemini-Powered Future of the Galaxy Ecosystem

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January 05, 2026

LAS VEGAS, Jan 5, 2026 — Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KRX: 005930) has officially unveiled its most ambitious technological roadmap to date, announcing a goal to integrate "Galaxy AI" into 800...

OpenAI’s “Ambient” Ambitions: The Screenless AI Gadget Set to Redefine Computing in Fall 2026

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January 05, 2026

As of early 2026, the tech industry is bracing for a seismic shift in how humans interact with digital intelligence. OpenAI (Private), the juggernaut behind ChatGPT, is reportedly nearing the finish...

The Intelligence Evolution: Apple Shifts Reimagined Siri to Fall 2026 with Google Gemini Powerhouse

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January 05, 2026

In a move that underscores the immense technical challenges of the generative AI era, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has officially recalibrated its roadmap for the long-awaited overhaul of its virtual...

The first week of 2026 has delivered a geopolitical earthquake that few analysts saw coming with such velocity. As U.S. special operations forces executed a daring raid in Caracas to apprehend Nicolás...

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Caracas in Chaos, Wall Street in Waiting: The Geopolitical Shock vs. The Earnings Anchor

January 05, 2026

The TSMC Effect: How the World’s Leading Foundry is Fueling a $10 Trillion US Tech Surge

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January 05, 2026

As the first trading week of 2026 unfolds, the global financial landscape is being reshaped by a singular force: the relentless growth of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM)....

The Trillion-Agent Engine: How 2026’s Hardware Revolution is Powering the Rise of Autonomous AI

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January 05, 2026

As of early 2026, the artificial intelligence industry has undergone a seismic shift from "generative" models that merely produce content to "agentic" systems that plan, reason, and execute complex...

The year 2026 has arrived as a definitive watershed moment for the global technology landscape, marking the transition of "Silicon Sovereignty" from a policy ambition to a physical reality. As of...

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Silicon Sovereignty: 2026 Marks the Dawn of the American Semiconductor Renaissance

January 05, 2026

The Buyback Engine: How Aggressive Share Repurchases Are Propelling the S&P 500 to New Heights

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Quiet Running Treadmill Range for Apartment Living: Compact Equipment Announced

January 05, 2026

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January 05, 2026

As of early January 2026, the S&P 500 has entered a new era of corporate financial strategy, defined by a record-breaking surge in share repurchases. In 2025, the total value of buybacks in the index...