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Skyward Specialty Announces Completion of Apollo Acquisition

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Skyward Specialty Announces Completion of Apollo Acquisition

01/02/2026 09:00 AM • Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) announced the completion of its acquisition of Apollo Group Holdings Limited, a U.K.-based Lloyd's of London insurance platform. The acquisition was completed at previously agreed upon terms and has received approval from regulatory authorities and minority shareholders. Skyward Specialty operates through nine underwriting divisions and maintains A (Excellent) ratings from A.M. Best Company.

WFCpL - Mentioned only as a conference host with no specific performance details
SKWD - Successful completion of a strategic acquisition with regulatory and shareholder approval demonstrates business expansion, operational growth, and market confidence. The company is described as 'rapidly growing and innovative' with strong financial ratings (A-rated by A.M. Best).

#acquisition #specialty insurance #Lloyd's of London #underwriting #property and casualty #regulatory approval

Astec Completes Acquisition of CWMF, LLC

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Astec Completes Acquisition of CWMF, LLC

01/02/2026 08:45 AM • Astec Industries has completed its acquisition of CWMF, LLC for $67.5 million in cash. CWMF is a manufacturer of portable and stationary asphalt plant equipment. Astec expects the acquisition to increase gross profit margins, adjusted EBITDA margins, and earnings per share, with synergies anticipated by the end of year one and a proforma net leverage ratio of 1.5-2.5x.

ASTE - The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings, increase margins, enhance customer service capacity, and generate shareholder value while maintaining disciplined leverage ratios. Management commentary is optimistic about cultural fit and growth opportunities.

#acquisition #asphalt equipment #Infrastructure Solutions #margin expansion #EPS accretive #synergies

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Astec Completes Acquisition of CWMF, LLC

01/02/2026 08:45 AM • Astec Industries completed its acquisition of CWMF, LLC for $67.5 million in cash. The deal is expected to increase gross profit margins, adjusted EBITDA margins, and earnings per share. CWMF, with approximately $50 million in annual revenue, manufactures portable and stationary asphalt plant equipment and strengthens Astec's Infrastructure Solutions segment with enhanced capacity and regional presence in the Midwest, South-Central, and Great Lakes regions.

ASTE - The acquisition is strategically sound with expected revenue growth, margin expansion, EPS accretion, and synergies by end of year one. Management emphasizes disciplined growth strategy and staying within leverage targets, demonstrating financial prudence. The deal adds capacity, customer relationships, and growth opportunities while maintaining cultural fit.

#acquisition #asphalt equipment #margin expansion #EPS accretive #Infrastructure Solutions #synergies

Lantheus Announces Closing of SPECT Business Sale to SHINE Technologies

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Lantheus Announces Closing of SPECT Business Sale to SHINE Technologies

01/02/2026 08:00 AM • Lantheus Holdings has completed the sale of its SPECT diagnostic business to SHINE Technologies, a subsidiary of Illuminated Holdings. The transaction includes diagnostic agents like TechneLite, NEUROLITE, and Cardiolite, along with manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts and Canadian operations. Following the divestiture, Lantheus will focus on its PET radiodiagnostics and microbubbles portfolio.

WFCpD - Mentioned only as a conference host with no specific performance details
LNTH - The company successfully completed a strategic divestiture of its SPECT business, allowing it to focus on higher-growth areas like PET radiodiagnostics and microbubbles. This represents a strategic repositioning toward more innovative product lines and demonstrates execution on planned business transformation.

#SPECT business divestiture #radiopharmaceutical #diagnostic agents #TechneLite #Cardiolite #NEUROLITE #business restructuring #portfolio focus

Genelux Corporation Announces Appointment of Jason Litten, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

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Genelux Corporation Announces Appointment of Jason Litten, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

01/02/2026 08:00 AM • Genelux Corporation announced the appointment of Jason Litten, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer effective January 2, 2026. Dr. Litten brings over 20 years of biopharmaceutical experience and will oversee clinical development and medical strategy for Olvi-Vec, the company's oncolytic immunotherapy candidate currently in Phase 2/3 trials for ovarian and lung cancers.

WFCpC - Mentioned only as a conference host with no specific performance details
GNLX - The appointment of an experienced CMO with a strong track record in oncology drug development signals confidence in the company's clinical programs and strengthens execution capabilities. The executive's background leading complex programs through late-stage trials is positive for advancing Olvi-Vec toward key regulatory milestones expected in 2026.

#Chief Medical Officer appointment #Olvi-Vec #oncolytic immunotherapy #ovarian cancer #lung cancer #Phase 3 trial #clinical development

BLAQclouds, Inc. Begins Marketing ApolloCASH – A Faster, Cheaper and More Secure Global Remittance Platform Looking To Disrupt The $1.2 Trillion Global Remittance Market

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BLAQclouds, Inc. Begins Marketing ApolloCASH – A Faster, Cheaper and More Secure Global Remittance Platform Looking To Disrupt The $1.2 Trillion Global Remittance Market

01/02/2026 08:00 AM • BLAQclouds, Inc. (OTC: BCDS) announced the commercial rollout of ApolloCASH, a global remittance platform utilizing Single-Use Liquidity Pools, Zero-Knowledge Proof verification, and APUSD digital currency to offer faster, cheaper, and more secure money transfers. The company is launching targeted marketing campaigns to reach 100,000+ money services businesses and developers, plus partnerships with banking institutions across multiple countries to reach 9 million account holders.

WFCpA - Mentioned only as a conference host with no specific performance details
BCDS - Company announced a major commercial product launch (ApolloCASH) with innovative technology features, aggressive go-to-market expansion targeting 100,000+ businesses and 9 million account holders, and new revenue streams through referral programs. The platform addresses a $1.2 trillion market opportunity with differentiated technology.

#remittance platform #ApolloCASH #Single-Use Liquidity Pools #Zero-Knowledge Proof #APUSD #digital currency #fintech #blockchain #global payments #money transfer

Robinhood Markets, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on February 10, 2026

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Robinhood Markets, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on February 10, 2026

01/02/2026 08:00 AM • Robinhood Markets announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on February 10, 2026, after market close. The company will host a video call with CEO Vlad Tenev and incoming CFO Shiv Verma at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET. Shareholders can submit questions via Say Technologies' Q&A platform starting February 3, 2026.

WFC - Mentioned only as a conference host with no specific performance details
HOOD - The article is a routine earnings announcement with standard procedural information about the date, time, and format of the earnings call. There is no material information about financial performance, business developments, or forward-looking guidance that would indicate positive or negative sentiment. It is purely informational.

#earnings announcement #Q4 2025 results #investor conference call #shareholder Q&A #financial results

Independent Bank Corporation Announces Appointment of Michael J. Stodolak as Executive Vice President Retail Banking following the Retirement of Russ Daniel

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Independent Bank Corporation Announces Appointment of Michael J. Stodolak as Executive Vice President Retail Banking following the Retirement of Russ Daniel

01/02/2026 08:00 AM • Independent Bank Corporation promoted Mike Stodolak to Executive Vice President of Retail Banking, effective following the retirement of Russ Daniel in March 2026. Stodolak brings 25 years of experience with the bank and has led retail network and consumer lending initiatives. Daniel is retiring after 27 years of service in various leadership roles.

MFG - Mentioned only as a conference host with no specific performance details
IBCP - The promotion of an experienced internal candidate with 25 years of tenure demonstrates strong succession planning and organizational stability. The recognition of the retiring executive's 27 years of dedicated service reflects organizational continuity and positive leadership culture. The bank is maintaining leadership depth with proven talent.

#executive promotion #retail banking #leadership transition #retirement #Michigan bank #community bank

Nexxen Announces December 2025 Share Repurchase Summary and Approval of New $40 Million Program

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Nexxen Announces December 2025 Share Repurchase Summary and Approval of New $40 Million Program

01/02/2026 08:00 AM • Nexxen International Ltd. repurchased 495,000 shares in December 2025 at an average price of $6.63, with $7.5 million remaining under its current authorization. The company has received approval to initiate a new $40 million share repurchase program, reflecting its commitment to returning capital to shareholders and enhancing long-term shareholder value.

BNCWW - The company is actively returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases and has secured approval for a substantial new $40 million repurchase program. This demonstrates management confidence in the company's valuation and commitment to shareholder value creation. The authorization from lenders and creditors also indicates financial stability and positive stakeholder relationships.

#share repurchase #capital allocation #shareholder returns #advertising technology #DSP/SSP platform #treasury shares

EagleNXT Announces Successful Drone and Sensor Sale to U.S. Army

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EagleNXT Announces Successful Drone and Sensor Sale to U.S. Army

01/02/2026 08:00 AM • EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS) announced the successful sale of six eBee TAC tactical mapping drones equipped with S.O.D.A. 3D and Duet M sensors to the U.S. Army through European partner Dronivo GmbH. The drones feature centimeter-level accuracy via RTK/PPK capabilities and 90-minute endurance, designed for tactical mapping, border surveillance, and intelligence gathering missions.

UAVS - Company secured a significant defense contract with the U.S. Army for six tactical drones, demonstrating strong demand for its products. CEO highlighted operational improvements reducing delivery times and emphasized compliance with defense standards (NDAA, Blue UAS listed). The sale reinforces EagleNXT's position in the expanding defense UAS market.

#drone sales #U.S. Army #tactical mapping #eBee TAC #RTK/PPK technology #defense procurement #UAS systems #aerial intelligence

GraniteShares Announces Weekly Distributions for its YieldBOOST FoFs ETFs: YBST and YBTY

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GraniteShares Announces Weekly Distributions for its YieldBOOST FoFs ETFs: YBST and YBTY

01/02/2026 08:00 AM • GraniteShares announced weekly distributions for its YieldBOOST Funds of Funds ETFs (YBST and YBTY) with distribution rates of 81.27% and 99.19% respectively. YBTY distributed $0.4193 per share while YBST distributed $0.3613 per share, both with ex-dates and payment dates in early January 2026. The company emphasized that distributions are not guaranteed and may vary significantly.

YBTY - The ETF shows a high distribution rate of 99.19% and weekly distributions, but this is heavily qualified by disclaimers about unsustainable rates, distribution variability, and risks inherent to the put-writing strategy that caps gains while exposing investors to losses.

#ETF distributions #YieldBOOST #YBST #YBTY #put option strategy #weekly distributions #distribution rate #income generation

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Shares V1 Protocol Progress Update as Investor Base Expands Over 18,600

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Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Shares V1 Protocol Progress Update as Investor Base Expands Over 18,600

01/02/2026 07:00 AM • Mutuum Finance, a decentralized lending and borrowing protocol on Ethereum, has completed security audits and is preparing for V1 deployment on Sepolia testnet. The project has raised $19.5M with over 18,600 holders, with MUTM token price increasing from $0.01 to $0.04 across presale phases. Initial mainnet launch will support ETH and USDT with core features including liquidity pools, mtTokens, and automated liquidations.

BMLpH - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
GLNK - Mentioned as planned decentralized oracle infrastructure for Mutuum Finance's price feeds. This is a factual reference to infrastructure that will be utilized with no sentiment implications regarding Chainlink itself.

#DeFi #lending protocol #Ethereum #security audit #testnet deployment #presale #collateral #liquidation #oracle #Layer-2

Bitfarms Announces Complete Exit from Latam with Sale of its Paso Pe Site for up to $30M

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Bitfarms Announces Complete Exit from Latam with Sale of its Paso Pe Site for up to $30M

01/02/2026 07:00 AM • Bitfarms Ltd. announced the sale of its 70 MW Paso Pe, Paraguay bitcoin mining site to Sympatheia Power Fund for up to $30 million, completing its exit from Latin America. The company will reinvest proceeds into North American HPC/AI infrastructure, rebalancing its portfolio to 100% North American operations with 341 MW energized capacity and 2.1 GW total pipeline.

BMLpG - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
BITF - The company is strategically exiting underperforming Latin American operations and consolidating to North America where management believes it can generate stronger returns. The sale accelerates cash flow realization (2-3 years forward) and enables reinvestment in higher-margin HPC/AI infrastructure, which represents a positive strategic pivot and improved capital allocation.

#bitcoin mining #portfolio rebalancing #HPC/AI infrastructure #North America expansion #asset sale #digital infrastructure #energy infrastructure

Alpine Income Property Trust Announces Full Year 2025 Transaction Activity

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Alpine Income Property Trust Announces Full Year 2025 Transaction Activity

01/02/2026 06:55 AM • Alpine Income Property Trust (NYSE: PINE) reported record annual investment activity of $277.7 million in 2025 with a weighted average initial cash yield of 10.3%. The company completed $82.8 million in dispositions and maintained a 99.4% occupied portfolio with 8.4 years weighted average remaining lease term. Walmart became the company's fourth largest tenant, while the portfolio remains predominantly leased to investment-grade rated tenants.

BMLpJ - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
PINE - The company achieved record annual investment activity of $277.7 million, maintained strong portfolio occupancy at 99.4%, secured investments at attractive yields (10.3% weighted average), and diversified its tenant base with investment-grade rated companies. The addition of Walmart as the fourth largest tenant and stable lease terms of 8.4 years demonstrate solid operational performance and growth.

#real estate investment trust #net leased properties #investment activity #dispositions #portfolio occupancy #tenant diversification #commercial properties

Costamare Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Its Preferred and Common Stock

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Costamare Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Its Preferred and Common Stock

01/02/2026 06:51 AM • Costamare Inc. (NYSE:CMRE) announced quarterly cash dividends on its preferred stock series (B, C, and D) with payouts ranging from $0.476563 to $0.546875 per share, payable on January 15, 2026. The company also declared a $0.115 per share dividend on common stock, payable February 5, 2026. The shipping company operates a fleet of 69 containerships with approximately 520,000 TEU capacity and has six newbuild vessels under construction.

BMLpL - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
CMRE - The company declared dividends across multiple stock classes, demonstrating financial strength and cash generation capability. Regular dividend payments indicate stable operations and shareholder-friendly capital allocation, which is positive for investors seeking income.

#dividend declaration #preferred stock #common stock #containership #shipping industry #cash distribution

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Costamare Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Its Preferred and Common Stock

01/02/2026 06:51 AM • Costamare Inc. (NYSE: CMRE) announced cash dividends on its Series B, C, and D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, with payments scheduled for January 15, 2026. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.115 per share on common stock, payable February 5, 2026. Costamare operates a fleet of 69 containerships with approximately 520,000 TEU capacity and has six newbuild containerships under construction.

MERpK - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
CMRE - The company declared dividends across multiple preferred stock series and common stock, indicating strong cash generation and financial health. Regular dividend payments demonstrate confidence in operational performance and ability to return capital to shareholders, which is a positive signal for investors.

#dividend declaration #preferred stock #common stock #containership #shipping industry #cash distribution

GFL Environmental Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

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GFL Environmental Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

01/02/2026 06:45 AM • GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE:GFL) announced a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.0154 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025, payable on January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of January 13, 2026. The dividend has been designated as an eligible dividend under Canadian tax law.

GFL - The company is maintaining its dividend payments to shareholders, demonstrating financial stability and commitment to returning capital to investors. Regular dividend declarations are generally viewed positively as they indicate operational profitability and management confidence in future cash flows.

#dividend announcement #quarterly dividend #cash dividend #GFL Environmental #shareholder returns #waste management

Global Net Lease, Inc. Announces Common Stock Dividend for the First Quarter 2026

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Global Net Lease, Inc. Announces Common Stock Dividend for the First Quarter 2026

01/02/2026 06:00 AM • Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.190 per share of common stock payable on January 16, 2026, to stockholders of record as of January 12, 2026. The dividend is part of the company's regular quarterly distribution policy paid in arrears during the first month following each fiscal quarter.

BACpO - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
GNL - The company is maintaining its quarterly dividend payments to shareholders, demonstrating consistent capital returns and financial stability. Regular dividend declarations are typically viewed positively as they indicate the company's ability to generate sufficient cash flow and commitment to shareholder returns.

#dividend #quarterly distribution #common stock #REIT #net lease #real estate investment

DHT Holdings, Inc. announces delivery of VLCC newbuilding

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DHT Holdings, Inc. announces delivery of VLCC newbuilding

01/02/2026 05:54 AM • DHT Holdings, Inc. announced the delivery of its first VLCC newbuilding, DHT Antelope, on January 2, 2026. The vessel is entering the spot market and is the first of four newbuildings scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2026. The newbuildings are fully funded and expected to increase the company's earnings power and customer offerings.

BACpP - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
DHT - The company is expanding its fleet with four fully-funded VLCC newbuildings scheduled for delivery in H1 2026, which is expected to increase earnings power and customer offerings. Fleet expansion with modern vessels typically enhances operational capacity and profitability in the tanker industry.

#VLCC newbuilding #crude oil tanker #fleet expansion #DHT Antelope #Hanwha Ocean #spot market #earnings power

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Form 8.3 - Empiric Student Property Plc

01/02/2026 05:48 AM • Rathbones Group Plc has made a public opening position disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, revealing it holds 18,436,532 ordinary shares (2.77%) in Empiric Student Property Plc as of December 31, 2025. The disclosure also notes a purchase of 1,000 shares at 77.68p per share.

BACpQ - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
EPRCY - The disclosure indicates Rathbones Group holds a material 2.77% stake, which is factual information. Without additional context regarding the nature of the relationship or strategic intent, this represents a neutral reporting of shareholding information.

#takeover code disclosure #Rule 8.3 #shareholding #relevant securities #opening position disclosure

Tesla Rival Nio Caps 2025 With Record Deliveries

Benzinga • Lekha Gupta

Tesla Rival Nio Caps 2025 With Record Deliveries

01/02/2026 05:34 AM • Chinese EV maker Nio reported record December 2025 deliveries of 48,135 vehicles (up 54.6% YoY) and full-year deliveries of 326,028 units (up 46.9% YoY), approaching 1 million cumulative deliveries. Competitors Li Auto and XPeng also posted strong December results, with XPeng achieving 126% YoY growth for 2025.

BACpS - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
NIO - Record December deliveries of 48,135 units (54.6% YoY increase), Q4 deliveries of 124,807 units (71.7% YoY increase), and full-year deliveries of 326,028 units (46.9% YoY increase) demonstrate strong growth momentum. Stock up 5.49% in premarket trading.

#electric vehicles #China #deliveries #Q4 2025 #year-over-year growth #EV market #vehicle sales

Ambarella Announces CES 2026 Product and Technology Briefing Webcast on January 6, 2026

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Ambarella Announces CES 2026 Product and Technology Briefing Webcast on January 6, 2026

01/02/2026 05:00 AM • Ambarella, an edge AI semiconductor company, will host a Product and Technology Briefing on January 6th, 2026 for investors and technology research firms. The company specializes in low-power systems-on-chip for applications including video security, ADAS, autonomous driving, and drones.

BACpL - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
AMBA - The company is actively engaging with the investment community through a scheduled briefing, demonstrating confidence in its product portfolio and technology roadmap. The mention of advancing edge AI innovation and securing deployments (Antigravity A1 Drone) indicates strong market traction and business momentum.

#edge AI #semiconductor #product briefing #video compression #autonomous driving #drones #neural network processing

New Crypto Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Prepares V1 Protocol Launch Deployment Following Security Review

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New Crypto Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Prepares V1 Protocol Launch Deployment Following Security Review

01/02/2026 05:00 AM • Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a DeFi lending and borrowing protocol, has completed an independent security audit by Halborn and raised approximately $19.5M through its presale, reaching around 18,700 token holders. The project is preparing for V1 testnet deployment on Sepolia with initial support for ETH and USDT, featuring automated liquidation mechanisms and mtToken yield generation.

BACpK - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
GLNK - Chainlink is mentioned as a planned oracle infrastructure provider for price feeds. The reference is technical and informational without expressing sentiment about Chainlink's performance or viability.

#DeFi #lending protocol #security audit #token presale #V1 deployment #Sepolia testnet #collateral management #decentralized finance

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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Greencore Group Plc

01/02/2026 04:40 AM • Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd, an exempt principal trader with recognised intermediary status, disclosed dealings in Greencore Group Plc ordinary shares on 31 December 2025. The firm purchased 591 shares at prices between 252.5p and 253p, and sold 591 shares at prices between 253.75p and 253.75p. No derivatives, options, or other special arrangements were involved in these client-serving capacity transactions.

BACpM - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
GNCGY - The disclosure relates to routine trading activity by an intermediary on behalf of clients. The balanced buy/sell activity and modest price movements reflect normal market operations with no indication of significant corporate developments or sentiment shifts.

#Form 8.5 #Takeover Code #exempt principal trader #public dealing disclosure #ordinary shares #purchases and sales

3 Beaten-Down Stocks Ready to Kick Off 2026 on the Front Foot

Investing.com • Damian Nowiszewski

3 Beaten-Down Stocks Ready to Kick Off 2026 on the Front Foot

01/02/2026 04:39 AM • The US stock market is positioned for a strong start to 2026 with the S&P 500 near record highs above 6,900 points. Three beaten-down stocks showing recovery potential are highlighted: Flowco Holdings, which is forming a rounding pattern with upside toward $26; Elevance Health, testing resistance at $360 with potential to reach $450; and Matador Resources, supported by strong fundamentals and a 50% fair value gap.

BACpN - Mentioned as a previous employer of the new board member, with no specific positive or negative context
FLOC - Stock is recovering from prolonged downtrend with gradual rounding pattern suggesting rising buyer interest. Steadily rising profits with sharp Q3 2025 increase. Fair value estimate of $26 per share indicates upside potential from current levels.

#stock market recovery #beaten-down stocks #S&P 500 #technical analysis #fair value #2026 outlook