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SummaryVanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF is rated 'Hold' due to a lack of distinguishing features versus peers and current technical overextension.VT offers broad global equity exposure with a 62.5% US allocation, high tech and financials concentration, and a low 0.06% expense ratio.Recent performance is strong (22.31% YoY), but VT lags IOO and SPGM and is currently trading above historical support and in overbought territory.VT suits long-term investors seeking global diversification, but short-term upside could be limited when compared to 2025. welcomeinside/iStock via Getty Images

With the US dollar trading down and uncertainty surrounding US equities, 2025 saw an increase in interest for global ETFs, leading to record inflows.

Previously, I compared two global ETFs from State Street: the SPDR® Portfolio MSCI

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Yancoal Australia Ltd (YACAF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) between January 27, 2025 and October 27, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important January 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Alexandria Real Estate securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Alexandria Real Estate Equities class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48531 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 26, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases.  Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided investors with material information concerning Alexandria Real Estate’s expected revenue and funds from operations (“FFO”) growth for the 2025 fiscal year, particularly as it related to the growth of Alexandria Real Estate’s real estate operations. The defendants’ statements included, among other things, confidence in Alexandria Real Estate Equities’ lease activity, occupancy stability, and ability to develop its tenant pipeline.

According to the lawsuit, defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of its Long Island City (“LIC”) property. In particular, Alexandria Real Estate’s claims and confidence about the leasing value of the LIC property as a life-science destination. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Alexandria Real Estate class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48531 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Conagra Brands: A Fallen High-Yield Food Giant With Multiple Paths To Recovery

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Drives efficiency by automating complex decision-making involving trade-offs

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed the manufacturing industry’s first multi-agent AI technology that leverages an argumentation framework to automatically generate adversarial debates among expert AI agents, enabling rapid expert-level decision-making with transparent reasoning. The technology is an outcome of the company’s Maisart® AI program and is designed to improve efficiency in complex expert-level decision-making.

Businesses are facing increasingly complex decision-making involving trade-offs, such as security risk assessment and production planning. However, these operations require advanced expertise and are prone to dependency on specific individuals, leading to potential difficulties in making decisions when key personnel are absent and time-consuming consensus-building for compromise solutions. Moreover, concerns about the opacity of AI reasoning have led to resistance in applying AI in critical decision-making. AI adoption has been particularly limited in decisions related to security and safety, where transparent reasoning and evidence are essential.

To address these challenges, Mitsubishi Electric has developed new technology that applies the concept of “adversarial generation,” as seen in Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), to multi-agent AI debates, enabling expert AI agents to compete with each other to derive better conclusions. This technology enables deep insights through adversarial debate and evidence-based decision-making, which are difficult with conventional cooperative multi-agent AI systems. Mitsubishi Electric’s solution allows AI to be deployed in highly specialized decision-making involving complex trade-offs, such as security analysis, production planning, and risk assessment, contributing to operational efficiency.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL) between February 6, 2025 and November 16, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 2, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Blue Owl securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Blue Owl class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48876 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 2, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Blue Owl was experiencing a meaningful pressure on its asset base from business development companies (“BDC”) redemptions; (2) as a result, Blue Owl was facing undisclosed liquidity issues; (3) as a result, Blue Owl would be likely to limit or halt redemptions of certain BDCs; and (4) accordingly, defendants had downplayed the true scope and severity of the negative impact as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about Blue Owl’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Blue Owl class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48876 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Shares of China Tourism Group Duty Free rose after the company said it plans to acquire LVMH's DFS travel retail business in Hong Kong and Macau.

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Cathie Wood has a history of making bold predictions. If her latest prediction comes true, it could be incredibly bullish for Treasuries.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood first entered the media spotlight way back in 2018. She made a prediction, which was considered outrageous at the time, that Tesla (TSLA 0.24%) stock would hit $4,000 within the next five years. At the time, Tesla shares were trading for around $350, implying that Wood thought shares were going to rise by around 1,110%.

The Street was bullish on the stock at the time, but nobody was nearly that bullish except Wood. Yet she saw something at the time that no one else did. Her prediction that Tesla would hit $4,000 (split-adjusted) ultimately proved accurate. And it happened a full two years before she said it would.

While some calls have hit and some calls have missed since then, it would be unwise to ignore what she says. That's why her latest prediction got my attention. And it again has big implications for one asset class if it comes true.

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"Inflation ... could drop to zero" In a recent market update, Wood stated her company's opinion on the direction of inflation. While tariffs continue to act as a pressure point, she sees other factors contributing to a pretty significant drop in prices: "But if we're right, growth will be much stronger and, importantly, inflation will be much, much lower than it has been with tariffs. And we think at some point it could drop to zero or below zero if we're right on oil continuing to fall and rents falling," she said.

Granted, there are a lot of "if's" here. If Oil falls. If shelter inflation falls. It probably would also have to involve food inflation falling and some mitigation in tariffs. But let's assume that her latest prediction does indeed come true. Much lower inflation should translate to much lower interest rates. If that happens, you get a new bull rally in long-term bonds.

The bull case for long-term Treasuries If inflation does go to zero, a simple scenario analysis demonstrates the significant potential upside in long bonds.

According to the Fed, the current 10-year breakeven inflation rate is around 2.3%. If inflation were to go to zero and real yields were to hold steady, we can assume that long-term bond yields could fall by around 2.3% as well.

Let's also use the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT 0.58%) as our proxy for long-term Treasuries. That portfolio currently has a duration, which is a measure of how sensitive a security is to changes in interest rates, of approximately 15.5 years. That means for every 1 percentage-point decrease in interest rates, the portfolio could expect to see its value rise by 15.5%.

NASDAQ: TLTiShares Trust - iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

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Now it becomes a math problem. If long-term rates drop by 2.3 percentage points and the exchange-traded fund rises in value by 15.5% for every 1 percentage-point change, that implies 35% upside potential for long-term Treasuries if Wood's prediction comes true.

To be fair, there are a lot of assumptions and moving parts here. Real yields may move in lockstep with nominal yields ... or they may not. Any one of the primary components of inflation -- rent, energy, food -- could move differently than the overall trend. The Trump administration tariffs are a big wild card in this and could keep inflation rates persistently elevated for as long as they're in place.

But it's also realistic to come up with a scenario where this happens. The labor market is already cooling. The manufacturing sector has been shrinking for several months in a row. Overall demand in both goods and energy appears to be weakening. All of this is disinflationary. Whether it brings the overall inflation rate to zero or turns into outright deflation remains to be seen.

But given this backdrop and the potential for artificial intelligence to contribute to the disinflationary pulse, it's far from out of the question. And that could be the biggest positive catalyst the bond market has seen in years.

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SummaryChina reported better-than-expected Q4 GDP dataUS threatening tariffs on European countries over its desire to buy GreenlandTariff threats have weakened US dollar, supporting oil priceJan 20 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Tuesday after better-than-expected economic growth ​data from China lifted demand optimism, with markets also watching President Donald Trump's threats of ‌increased U.S. tariffs on European nations over his desire to buy Greenland.

Brent futures rose 19 cents, or 0.3%, to $64.13 a barrel by 0100 GMT.

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The U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude contract for February , which expires on Tuesday, was up 25 cents, or 0.4%, from Friday's close to $59.69.

The more actively traded WTI March contract gained 0.08 cents, ‌or 0.13%, to $59.42.

WTI contracts did not settle on Monday due to the U.S. Martin ​Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

"WTI Crude Oil is trading modestly higher ... finding some support from yesterday's better-than-expected Q4 2025 GDP data out of China," IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said in a note.

"This resilience in ‍the world's top oil importer provided a lift to demand sentiment."

China's economy grew 5.0% last year, according to data released on Monday, meeting the government's target by seizing a record share of global demand for goods to offset weak domestic consumption. That ⁠strategy blunted the impact of U.S. tariffs but is increasingly hard to sustain.

China's refinery throughput in 2025 rose 4.1% ‍year-on-year, while crude oil output grew 1.5%, government data showed on Monday. Both were at all-time highs.

Over the weekend, fears ‌of ‌a renewed trade war escalated after Trump said he would impose additional 10% levies from February 1 on goods imported from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Britain, rising to 25% on June 1 if no deal on Greenland was reached.

"Adding to the upside, USD weakness - sparked by markets selling the ⁠dollar in response to President ⁠Trump's ongoing tariff threats ​over Greenland, offered support for the commodity," Sycamore added.

The dollar (.DXY), opens new tab was down 0.3% against its peers. A weaker greenback makes dollar-denominated oil contracts cheaper for holders of other currencies.

Markets are also keeping a close eye on Venezuela's oil sector ‍after Trump said the U.S. would run the industry following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

Vitol has offered Venezuelan oil to Chinese buyers at discounts of about $5 per barrel to ICE Brent for April delivery, multiple trade sources said.

China is also importing the ​most Russian Urals crude since 2023 at prices lower than Iranian ‍oil after top buyer India cut imports sharply due to Western sanctions and before a European Union ban on products made from ​Russian oil, according to trade sources and shipping data.

Reporting by Anushree Mukherjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Jamie Freed

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2026 could be a banner year for these stocks.

As we get past the first few trading days of 2026, it's clear that some stocks are bound to skyrocket throughout the year, potentially starting once fourth-quarter results from 2025 are announced. This will set the stage for what's coming next, and I think there are a few companies that will give upbeat guidance in the coming weeks that could cause their stocks to skyrocket.

The three that I'm watching are Nvidia (NVDA 0.29%), Nebius Group (NBIS +4.80%), and The Trade Desk (TTD 2.03%). All three have huge potential for 2026, and I'm buying them now before the market repositions itself to value these stocks for what they should do in 2026.

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Nvidia Nvidia is the world's largest company by market cap and has risen to this point thanks to its dominant graphics processing units (GPUs), the top option for artificial intelligence (AI) computing. The semiconductors are so popular that Nvidia has said it is sold out of cloud GPUs.

That shows that demand for its GPUs isn't set to dry up anytime soon, which bodes well and could indicate that Nvidia will uphold its already high expectations for 2026. And management hasn't included any sales to China in its guidance. That important region could be back in play later this year as Nvidia prepares to deliver chips approved for export.

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We're still in the early innings of AI data center construction, and Nvidia is still the best way to invest in it. Nvidia is reporting fiscal fourth quarter 2026 earnings on Feb. 25, and I think the company's fiscal 2027 guidance will surprise many, making it a great stock to buy before it reports.

Nebius Group Nebius is a stock that few have heard of, but those who have are excited about it. It purchases top-of-the-line GPUs from Nvidia and connects them to ready-to-use computing clusters in data centers that it owns or rents space from. The company is just getting started, but it's already seeing huge demand for its services.

In the third quarter, Nebius had impressive 355% year-over-year growth. With a $551 million annual run rate (ARR), it's not the biggest business in the world, but that could change very quickly.

The last time we heard from management, it dramatically hiked its 2026 revenue projection. It expects to have an ARR of $7 billion to $9 billion by the end of 2026. That's a monster increase from where it's at today, and investors could see the stock rise rapidly if it can deliver on this projection.

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With the strong demand forecast for AI computing power, I wouldn't be surprised if Nebius increases its guidance again for the fiscal fourth quarter. Still, even if it doesn't, it looks ready to deliver impressive returns throughout 2026.

The Trade Desk While it may be all sunshine and rainbows for Nvidia and Nebius, The Trade Desk didn't have as strong a 2025. It was among the worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500, after dropping the ball on the rollout of its new AI-powered ad buying platform. And it didn't have political advertising revenue in 2025 as it did in 2024, so the year-over-year comparisons were also more difficult.

In 2026, management should be able to resolve its platform issues and not have to deal with the comparisons with year-ago political spending. This should allow investors to see how impressive the business really is, causing the stock to skyrocket.

Right now, it's a pretty good bargain, trading for less than 18 times forward earnings. For reference, the S&P 500 as a whole trades for 22.4.

TTD PE Ratio (Forward), data by YCharts; PE = price to earnings.

This makes the stock a great value play, especially if it can keep up its strong double-digit growth like it has over its entire life as a public company. I think The Trade Desk is well-positioned for 2026, and investors should buy shares before the market gets interested again.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against StubHub Holdings, Inc. ("StubHub" or "the Company") (NYSE: STUB) for violations of the federal securities laws.

Investors who purchased the Company's securities pursuant and/or traceable to its initial public offering ("IPO") conducted on September 17, 2025, are encouraged to contact the firm before January 23, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. StubHub's free cash flow suffered due to changed in the timing of vendor payments. These changes caused the Company's free cash flow reports to be materially misleading. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the IPO period. When the market learned the truth about StubHub, investors suffered damages.

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SummarySAP SE is rated Hold due to a bearish technical setup despite solid GARP valuation and strong EPS growth outlook.Q3 results showed robust cloud backlog growth (+23%), EBIT up 19% YoY, and upbeat management commentary on AI-driven demand.Forward 12-month non-IFRS EPS is estimated at $8.50, supporting a 30x P/E and ~10% upside, but technical risks dominate.Key risks include AI execution, competitive pressures, and potential volatility in public sector bookings; technicals signal a possible downside to $150.Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision via Getty Images

It has been a strong year-plus for European equities, but not all names have participated in the big bull run. SAP SE (SAP) is down 10% over the past 12 months, badly lagging the Vanguard FTSE

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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) between June 6, 2024 and November 10, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 2, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Bitdeer securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Bitdeer class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49102 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 2, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided investors with material information concerning Bitdeer’s research and technology roadmap for its SEALMINER Bitcoin mining machine. Defendants’ statements included, among other things, confidence in Bitdeer’s mass production of its fourth-generation SEALMINER (A4) rigs using its SEAL04 ASIC (“application-specific integrated circuit”) chip technology expected to have a chip energy efficiency of as low as 5J/TH. Defendants provided these positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating false and materially misleading statements and/or concerning material adverse facts concerning the true state of Bitdeer’s SEALMINER A4 project. Specifically, defendants failed to disclose that the SEAL04 chip projected to have a chip-level energy efficiency of 5 J/TH would be ready for use in the A4 rigs with an expected mass production to begin in the second quarter 2025. Such statements absent these material facts caused investors to purchase Bitdeer securities at artificially inflated prices. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Bitdeer class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49102 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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While most stocks pay quarterly dividends, investors can still construct a portfolio that allows them to get paid monthly.

How? Let me explain –

The first stock pays dividends in January, April, July, and October. The second stock pays out in February, May, August, and November. And finally, the third stock will pay its dividend in March, June, September, and December.

So, investors can reap steady monthly paydays with just a little positioning.

A combination of Coca-Cola (KO - Free Report) , Caterpillar (CAT - Free Report) , and McDonald’s (MCD - Free Report) shares would provide precisely the blend needed for this portfolio. Let’s take a closer look at each one.

Coca-Cola 

KO is a a member of not only the elite Dividend Aristocrats group, but the Dividend Kings group as well, further underpinning its dividend reliability. As shown below, the company has rewarded its shareholders handsomely for years.

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Caterpillar

Caterpillar is the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturer. We see its iconic yellow machines at nearly every construction site.

Like KO, the company is a member of the elite Dividend Aristocrats group. While the current annual yield may be on the lower end, Caterpillar’s consistent commitment to increasingly rewarding shareholders fills the gap nicely.  

Below is a chart illustrating the company’s dividends paid on an annual basis.

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McDonald’s

We’re all familiar with the restaurant titan McDonald’s, seeing those golden arches at seemingly every stop.

Below is a chart illustrating the company’s dividends paid on an annual basis.

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Bottom Line

Investors love dividends, as they provide a nice buffer against the impact of drawdowns in other positions and provide a passive income stream.

And while most companies pay their dividends on a quarterly basis, investors can construct a portfolio that allows for monthly payouts with just a bit of positioning.

For those interested in this type of portfolio, the combination of all three stocks above – Coca-Cola (KO - Free Report) , Caterpillar (CAT - Free Report) , and McDonald’s (MCD - Free Report) – would provide the necessary blend needed.

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Jan 20 (Reuters) - Four in five workers believe artificial intelligence is going to impact their daily tasks at the workplace, with Gen Z among those most concerned as companies increasingly rely on AI chatbots and automation, a survey conducted by Randstad showed on Tuesday.

Job vacancies requiring "AI agent" skills have surged by 1,587%, Randstad said in its yearly "Workmonitor" report, with survey data suggesting that AI and automation are increasingly replacing low-complexity, transactional roles.

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WHY IT'S IMPORTANTLabour markets are under immense pressure as corporations around the globe ramp up job cuts as consumer sentiment dims, shaken by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and aggressive foreign policy moves that have taken a wrecking ball to the rule-based world order.

AI-focused tech firms have started to replace jobs with automation, even as most companies still await tangible returns from an exceptional investment boom into AI that will shape the business world for years to come.

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While the underlying business is doing great, is the performance good enough to justify a price-to-earnings ratio in the forties?

Shares of Walmart (WMT +0.42%) have surged over the past year, rising more than 30% as of this writing. This return nearly doubled the S&P 500's gain over the same period. It makes sense that shares are up, but should they have risen as much as they have?

No doubt the underlying business has performed well recently, particularly considering Walmart's growth has occurred in the face of an uncertain macroeconomic environment. The supermarket retailer specialist's progress during a period like this, therefore, demonstrates Walmart's resilience. But with a price-to-earnings ratio in the forties, valuation risk is becoming a real concern.

Is Walmart stock overvalued? Let's take a look.

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How Walmart has impressed Perhaps the biggest reason the retailer's stock has appreciated so much over the last year is that, in addition to demonstrating strong performance in its core business, its growth has been picking up speed recently, benefiting from newer revenue streams like e-commerce and advertising.

In its third quarter of fiscal 2026, for instance, Walmart reported revenue growth of 5.8% year over year -- an acceleration from 4.8% in the prior quarter. But the more exciting story is what is happening underneath the surface. Walmart's fiscal third-quarter global e-commerce sales grew 27% year over year. And Walmart's global advertising business grew 53% year over year in the quarter, or 33% when excluding the impact of incremental sales from its acquisition of Vizio in December of 2024.

The company also called out 17% year-over-year growth in membership income, helped by a double-digit year-over-year growth rate in Walmart+ membership income in the U.S. and a 34% increase in membership income internationally (led primarily by growth in Sam's Club membership income in China).

"Across all income cohorts, we saw membership income growth accelerate with overall Q3 net adds our strongest on record, supported by new benefits like our One Pay Cash Rewards credit card and expanded streaming services," said Walmart chief financial officer John Rainey during the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings call.

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Valuation risk Still, is the stock really worth its steep valuation? Not only does Walmart have a high price-to-earnings ratio of 42, but its forward price-to-earnings ratio, which measures the stock's valuation as a multiple of analysts' consensus forecast for earnings over the next 12 months, stands at 39. Additionally, it's worth noting that this valuation is even higher than faster-growing tech companies like Meta Platforms and Alphabet, which have forward price-to-earnings ratios of 21 and 30, respectively.

And one unfortunate byproduct of a high valuation is that it suppresses Walmart's dividend yield. The stock's annualized cash payout as a percent of its stock price currently sits at 0.8%, hardly helping the stock's return profile.

So, for Walmart stock, debating whether it's overvalued is less about whether it is a great company and more about whether today's price has simply appreciated too much, too fast. Unfortunately, I think it has.

Sure, Walmart has genuine strengths that deserve a valuation premium, including its ability to continue growing even in an uncertain macroeconomic environment. Additionally, the company's economies of scale is hard to match. And its push into faster delivery, digital sales, and advertising is giving investors good reason to believe that Walmart can sustain its robust growth rates over the long haul.

But with a price-to-earnings ratio in the forties, shares could take a big hit if there's any sign of weakness in the company itself or the economy. I believe that, if this happens, this would be the time for investors to make their move and buy a stake in the company. So, patience is probably the best move; the valuation risk is simply too great to buy shares now, following their 30% move higher over the past 12 months.

Old National Bancorp remains rated Hold due to fair valuation despite strong revenue, profit, and balance sheet growth. ONB's rapid deposit and loan growth stems from recent acquisitions, notably Bremer Financial and CapStar Financial Holdings. Net interest margin and non-interest income have improved, but credit quality metrics and elevated multiples temper upside.

  January 19, 2026 - Vancouver, BC – TheNewswire – Newlox Gold Ventures Corp. (the “Corporation”) announces that:

  (i) it intends to conduct a non-brokered private placement (the “Private Placement”) of up to 1,000 units of the Corporation (the “Units”) at a price of $1,023 per Unit, for gross proceeds of up to $1,023,000. Each Unit will be comprised of: (i) a $1,0230 principal amount two-year 5% unsecured convertible debenture (“New Debenture”), and (ii) 9,300 common share purchase warrants of the Corporation (each warrant, a “New Warrant”).

  (ii) it intends amend the terms of an aggregate of $403,5000 convertible debentures (the “Prior Debentures”) and 2,690,000 common share purchase warrants (the “Prior Warrants”) issued under a previous non-brokered private placement completed on January 31, 2024.

  New Debentures

  New Debenture Conversion & Terms

  Each New Debenture will consist of $1,000 principal amount, bear interest at a rate of 5% per annum, payable in full upon maturity, and be unsecured. The principal amount outstanding under the New Debentures and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon will be payable in cash or equity two (2) years from the date of issuance of the New Debentures. The New Debentures will be convertible at the option of the holder, in whole or in part, into common shares of the Corporation (the “New Debenture Shares”) at a conversion price of $0.11 per Debenture Share, subject to adjustment.

  New Warrants

  Each New Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share (a “New Warrant Share”) at a price of $0.15 per New Warrant Share for a period of two (2) years from the date of issue.

  The New Debentures, the New Debenture Shares, the New Warrants and the New Warrant Shares will be subject to a four month and one day statutory resale restriction pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.

  Related Party Transaction

  The Corporation announces that Mr. MacKay, an insider of the Corporation, intends to participate in the Private Placement in the aggregate amount of $41,400.

  Any participation in the Private Placement by the insider will constitute a “related party transaction” as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The Corporation expects such participation will be exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 as the fair market value of the Units subscribed for by Mr. MacKay, nor the consideration for the Units paid by the insider, is expected to exceed 25% of the Corporation’s market capitalization.

  The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Private Placement for general corporate purposes.

  Prior Debentures

  Prior Debenture Amendments

  The Corporation has entered into an agreement with holders of the Debentures to extend the maturity dates for an additional twenty-four months from January 31, 2026 to January 31, 2028 and reduce the interest rate from 10% per annum to 5% per annum. In addition, the Corporation will make an application to the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) to reduce the conversion price of the Debentures from $0.15 to $0.11.

  Prior Warrant Amendments

  The Corporation intends to seek approval from the CSE to amend the expiry date and exercise price of the Warrants, which were issued in connection with the Debentures. The Warrants are exercisable until January 31, 2026 at $0.25 per share. The Corporation proposes extending the exercise period of the Warrants by two (2) years from January 31, 2026 to January 31, 2028 and reduce the exercise price of the Warrants from $0.25 to $0.15 per common share.

  All other terms of the Prior Debentures and Prior Warrants will remain the same.

  About Newlox Gold Ventures Corp.

  Newlox Gold Ventures Corp. is an emerging precious metals producer dedicated to the recovery of gold and silver from artisanal and small-scale mining operations across Latin America. The Corporation leverages technology to recover precious metals while remediating historical mine waste and contributing to local economic development.

  For further details, please contact:  

  [email protected]

647.848.5843

  Neither Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release).

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HIGHLIGHTS:

Cygnus has identified two gold prospects with known mineralisation and plans a drilling campaign for Q2 (following standard permitting) as part of its push to continue growth of the Chibougamau Project resource baseThe Gwillim prospect, located just 12km from the Chibougamau processing facility, has returned several high-grade intersections which require follow up drilling. These intersections include: 7.6m @ 38.1g/t Au from 314.9m (87-KOD-18);15.2m @ 9.4g/t Au from 155.1m (87-KOD-1); and16.4m @ 8.3g/t Au from 168.3m (87-KOD-10). The Joe Mann prospect is a historic high-grade gold mine which produced 1.2Moz @ 8.3g/t Au.1 The project has an Inferred Resource of 0.7Mt at 6.0g/t Au for 143koz but significant regional potential remains near surface with intersections of: 0.7m @ 480.2g/t Au from 92.3m (H-118);3.8m @ 20.8g/t Au from 287.2m (H-214); and8.4m @ 6.3g/t Au from 175.6m (H-374). Joe Mann is ideally located in the middle of gold-rich ground that recently led to IAMGOLD’s acquisition of Northern Superior Resources for C$267.4MCygnus believes these drill targets have significant potential to grow the current resource of the Chibougamau Project, which stands at 6.4Mt at 3.0% CuEq for 193kt CuEq (M&I) and 8.5Mt at 3.5% CuEq for 295kt CuEq (Inferred)At the Golden Eye deposit, drilling will resume later this month to test extensions below the current resource, which stands at 0.5Mt at 5.6g/t AuEq for 91koz AuEq (Indicated) and 1.2Mt at 4.6g/t AuEq for 182koz AuEq (Inferred)Assays are pending from follow up drilling on a new zone of shallow mineralisation at Cedar Bay which previously returned 28.9m at 2.5g/t AuEq (1.0g/t Au, 1.0% Cu & 12.0g/t Ag) (CDR-25-16) Cygnus Executive Chairman David Southam said: “These two new prospects clearly have substantial resource potential, with both hosting known gold mineralisation.“Resource growth is at the centre of our strategy for 2026 and these targets meet our criteria both in terms of the high-grades and the scope to extend the known mineralisation significantly.

“Intersections of up to 480g/t (over 0.7m), less than 100m deep, in a gold price environment of US$4,500/oz, next to a historic high-grade gold mine and in an area subject to M&A demonstrates why we are so keen to pursue these opportunities.” 

    TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cygnus Metals Limited (ASX: CY5; TSXV: CYG; OTCQB: CYGGF) (“Cygnus” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce high priority gold drilling targets, with permit applications in progress, at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Quebec.

Cygnus is continuing to aggressively explore the highly prospective Chibougamau Project and grow resources in line with the Company’s value creation strategy. Two high priority drill targets have been identified which are both known to have significant high-grade gold mineralisation and little modern exploration.

The Gwillim Project (50% JV with Alamos Gold) is located 12km northwest of the Chibougamau processing facility and has several gold rich structures running through the project. The Gwillim mine was in production in the 1970s and 1980s and produced 39koz at a grade of 4.8g/t.1 The main target sits 500m to the south of the historic mine and has a number of wide, high-grade intercepts which require follow up. These intersections include:

7.6m @ 38.1g/t Au from 314.9m (87-KOD-18);15.2m @ 9.4g/t Au from 155.1m (87-KOD-1); and16.4m @ 8.3g/t Au from 168.3m (87-KOD-10). Work is ongoing to compile the data and generate drill targets while the drill permit application is in process.

The Joe Mann Project is located 46km south of the Chibougamau processing facility and was a past producing mine which closed in 2007. Joe Mann was known for its high-grade, producing 1.2Moz at a grade of 8.3g/t Au.1 The deposit is still open below existing workings and contains an Inferred Resource of 0.7Mt at 6.0g/t Au for 143koz Au. The Joe Mann Project covers 62km2 and hosts a number of near-surface regional drilling targets that require follow up work, some of which with high-grade gold intersections like:

0.7m @ 480.2g/t Au from 92.3m (H-118);3.8m @ 20.8g/t Au from 287.2m (H-214); and8.4m @ 6.3g/t Au from 175.6m (H-374). Cygnus recently flew detailed airborne magnetics over the project to assist with targeting. This is being used in conjunction with the existing drilling and planned IP surveys to plan follow-up drilling.

The Joe Mann Project is located in the heart of the area owned by Northern Superior Resources which was recently acquired by IAMGOLD’s for C$267.4M. This acquisition consolidates a number of significant resources in the area with IAMGOLD’s Nelligan gold deposit.

Cygnus is continuing its exploration strategy, focussed on resource growth and resource conversion, to drive the Chibougamau Project forward and deliver maximum returns to shareholders. In line with this strategy, drilling is expected to resume later this month at the Golden Eye deposit to test extensions below the current resource as well as converting more resources to the Indicated category. The current resource at Golden Eye includes an Indicated Resource of 0.5Mt at 5.6g/t AuEq for 91koz AuEq and Inferred Resource of 1.2Mt at 4.6g/t AuEq for 182koz AuEq.

The Chibougamau area has well-established infrastructure, giving the Project a significant headstart as a copper-gold development opportunity. This infrastructure includes a 900,000tpa processing facility, local mining town, sealed highway, airport, regional rail infrastructure and 25kV hydro power to the processing site. Significantly, the Chibougamau processing facility is the only processing facility within a 250km radius.

Figure 1: High priority gold targets at Joe Mann and Gwillim in the heart of IAMGOLD’s acquisition of Northern Superior. Cygnus has the only processing infrastructure in the region.

This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Directors of Cygnus.

About Cygnus Metals

Cygnus Metals Limited (ASX: CY5, TSXV: CYG, OTCQB: CYGGF) is a diversified critical minerals exploration and development company with projects in Quebec, Canada and Western Australia. The Company is dedicated to advancing its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Quebec with an aggressive exploration program to drive resource growth and develop a hub-and-spoke operation model with its centralised processing facility. In addition, Cygnus has quality lithium assets with significant exploration upside in the world-class James Bay district in Quebec, and REE and base metal projects in Western Australia. The Cygnus team has a proven track record of turning exploration success into production enterprises and creating shareholder value.

Forward Looking Statements

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements and projections regarding estimates, resources and reserves; planned production and operating costs profiles; planned capital requirements; and planned strategies and corporate objectives. Such forward looking statements/projections are estimates for discussion purposes only and should not be relied upon. They are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond Cygnus’ control. Cygnus makes no representations and provides no warranties concerning the accuracy of the projections and disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements/projections based on new information, future events or otherwise except to the extent required by applicable laws. While the information contained in this release has been prepared in good faith, neither Cygnus or any of its directors, officers, agents, employees or advisors give any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information, opinions and conclusions contained in this release. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, none of Cygnus, its directors, employees or agents, advisers, nor any other person accepts any liability whether direct or indirect, express or limited, contractual, tortuous, statutory or otherwise, in respect of the accuracy or completeness of the information or for any of the opinions contained in this release or for any errors, omissions or misstatements or for any loss, howsoever arising, from the use of this release.

End Notes

Historic production statistics for the Chibougamau area are recorded in Leclerc. F, Harris. L. B, Bedard. J. H, Van Breeman. O and Goulet. N. 2012, Structural and Stratigraphic Controls on Magmatic, Volcanogenic, and Shear Zone-Hosted Mineralization in the Chapais-Chibougamau Mining Camp, Northeastern Abitibi, Canada. Society of Economic Geologists, Inc. Economic Geology, v. 107, pp. 963–989. Qualified Persons and Compliance Statements

The scientific and technical information in this announcement has been reviewed and approved by Mr Louis Beaupre, the Quebec Exploration Manager of Cygnus, a “qualified person” as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The Exploration Results disclosed in this announcement are also based on and fairly represent information and supporting documentation compiled by Mr Beaupre. Mr Beaupre holds options and performance rights in Cygnus. Mr Beaupre is a member of the Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec (P. Eng.), a Recognised Professional Organisation as recognised by the ASX, and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration and to the activity which has been undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Beaupre consents to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which they appear.

The information in this release that relates to the Mineral Resource Estimate for the Chibougamau Project reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012 Edition) and NI 43-101 was released by Cygnus in an announcement titled ‘Major Resource Update’ released to the ASX on 17 September 2025 and subsequent technical report dated 31 October 2025 titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report Chibougamau Hub and Spoke Complex, Québec, Canada" prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and the JORC Code (2012 Edition). Details of the Mineral Resource Estimate are included in Appendix B. The information in this announcement that relates to previously reported Exploration Results at the Company’s projects has been previously released by Cygnus in ASX Announcements as noted in the text and End Notes.

Individual grades for the metals included in the metal equivalents calculations for the Mineral Resource Estimate, as well as the price assumptions, metallurgical recoveries and metal equivalent calculations themselves, are in Appendix B of this release. It is the Company’s view that all elements in the copper and gold equivalent calculations have a reasonable potential to be recovered and sold.

Cygnus is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information in these announcements, and in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

APPENDIX A – Significant Intersections from Exploration Drilling

Coordinates given in UTM NAD83 (Zone 18). Intercept lengths may not add up due to rounding to the appropriate reporting precision. Intersections are estimated to be 70% of true width.

Hole IDXYZAziDipDepth (m)From (m)To (m)Interval (m)Au (g/t)87-KOD-18539324.55534129370.6715175-65380314.9322.57.638.187-KOD-1539308.15534022372.958182-60235155.1170.415.29.487-KOD-10539275.25534006374.5273182-64256168.3184.716.48.3H-1185396825482232391180-4517792.393.00.7480.2H-21453989754819313907-49558287.2291.13.820.8H-374536624.35480813387.82180-44261175.6184.08.46.3            APPENDIX B – Mineral Resource Estimate for the Chibougamau Project as at 17 September 2025

Cu Project
Classification
COG CuEq
Tonnage
Average GradeContained MetalCuAuAgCuEqAuEqCuAuAgCuEqAuEq%Mt%g/tg/t%g/tktkozkozktkozCorner Bay
Indicated1.2
4.92.50.38.42.84.1124431,316137638Inferred5.42.70.28.93.04.3146411,543159744Devlin
Measured1.5
0.12.70.30.52.94.7412419Indicated0.62.00.20.22.13.413451369M&I0.82.10.20.32.33.616571788Inferred0.32.00.20.32.13.4723736Joe MannInferred2.00.70.26.0-4.66.32143-34151Cedar Bay
Indicated1.8
0.31.66.09.96.48.1450821667Inferred0.82.05.111.86.17.81713430950205Golden Eye
Indicated0.51.04.39.94.45.65691612291Inferred1.20.93.47.93.64.61113431345182Project
Classification
TonnageAverage GradeContained MetalCuAuAgCuEqAuEqCuAuAgCuEqAuEqMt%g/tg/t%g/tktkozkozktkozHub and Spoke
Measured0.12.70.30.52.94.7412419Indicated6.32.30.87.83.04.31461661,563189865M&I6.42.30.87.63.04.31491671,565193884Inferred8.52.11.77.93.54.81824542,1682951,318
Notes:

Cygnus’ Mineral Resource Estimate for the Chibougamau Copper-Gold project, incorporating the Corner Bay, Devlin, Joe Mann, Cedar Bay, and Golden Eye deposits, is reported in accordance with the JORC Code and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”) (2014) definitions in NI 43-101.Mineral Resources are estimated using a long-term copper price of US$9,370/t, gold price of US$2,400/oz, and silver price of US$30/oz, and a US$/C$ exchange rate of 1:1.35.Mineral Resources are estimated at a CuEq cut-off grade of 1.2% for Corner Bay and 1.5% CuEq for Devlin. A cut-off grade of 1.8 g/t AuEq was used for Cedar Bay and Golden Eye; and 2.0 g/t AuEq for Joe Mann.Corner Bay bulk density varies from 2.85 tonnes per cubic metre (t/m3) to 3.02t/m3 for the estimation domains and 2.0 t/m3 for the overburden. At Devlin, bulk density varies from 2.85 t/m3 to 2.90 t/m3. Cedar Bay, Golden Eye, and Joe Mann use a bulk density of 2.90 t/m³ for the estimation domains. Assumed metallurgical recoveries are as follows: Corner Bay copper is 93%, gold is 78%, and silver is 80%; Devlin copper is 96%, gold is 73%, and silver is 80%; Joe Mann copper is 95%, gold is 84%, and silver is 80%; and Cedar Bay and Golden Eye copper is 91%, gold is 87%, and silver is 80%. Assumptions for CuEq and AuEq calculations (set out below) are as follows: Individual metal grades are set out in the table. Commodity prices used: copper price of US$9,370/t, gold price of US$2,400/oz and silver price of US$30/oz. Assumed metallurgical recovery factors: set out above. It is the Company’s view that all elements in the metal equivalent calculations have a reasonable potential to be recovered and sold.CuEq Calculations are as follows: (A) Corner Bay = grade Cu (%) + 0.68919 * grade Au (g/t) + 0.00884 * grade Ag (g/t) ; (B) Devlin = grade Cu (%) + 0.62517 * grade Au (g/t) + 0.00862 * grade Ag (g/t); (C) Joe Mann = grade Cu (%) + 0.72774* grade Au (g/t); and (D) Golden Eye and Cedar Bay = grade Cu (%) + 0.78730* grade Au (g/t) + 0.00905 * grade Ag (g/t).AuEq Calculations are as follows: (A) Corner Bay = grade Au (g/t) + 1.45097* grade Cu(%)+0.01282* grade Ag (g/t); (B) Devlin = grade Au (g/t) + 1.59957* grade Cu(%)+0.01379* grade Ag (g/t); (C) Joe Mann = grade Au (g/t) + 1.37411* grade Cu (%); and (D) Cedar Bay and Golden Eye = grade Au (g/t) + 1.27016 * grade Cu (%) + 0.01149 * grade Ag (g/t).Wireframes were built using an approximate minimum thickness of 2 m at Corner Bay, 1.8 m at Devlin, 1.2 m at Joe Mann, and 1.5 m at Cedar Bay and Golden Eye.Mineral Resources are constrained by underground reporting shapes.Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.Totals may vary due to rounding. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/e567388c-629b-4bdb-8764-1cf6ced932ac

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 19, 2026 / KALO GOLD CORP. (TSXV:KALO) ("Kalo", "Kalo Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases dated December 2, 2025 and December 23, 2025, the Company has closed the final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (as defined herein) of 1,480,275 units (the "Unit") at $0.32 per Unit (the "Offering Price") for gross proceeds of $473,688 (the "LIFE Offering"). Concurrently, the Company has also closed the second tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of Units of 4,680,625 Units at the Offering Price for gross proceeds of $1,497,800 (the "Concurrent Offering", and together with the LIFE Offering, the "Offerings") for total aggregate proceeds of $ 1,971,488. Including the first tranche, the Company issued an aggrege of 38,920,275 Units for total gross proceeds of $12,454,488 in connection with the offering.

"I would like to thank both our new and existing shareholders for their strong support in this financing," said Terry L. Tucker, P.Geo., President and CEO of Kalo Gold Corp. "With this financing now completed, we look forward to continuing exploration at the Vatu Aurum Project and will provide a comprehensive update on our 2026 exploration plans shortly."

Each Unit consists of one common share (each, a "Share") in the capital of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant is exercisable for one Share at the exercise price of $0.50 for a period of thirty-six months from the date of issue. In addition, the expiry date of the Warrants is subject to acceleration if the volume weighted average trading price of the Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") (or such other stock exchange where the Shares are then listed or quoted) is greater than $0.75 for a period of twenty (20) consecutive trading days, in which case the expiry date of the Warrants may be accelerated to a date that is thirty (30) days following the date the Company provides notice to the Warrant holders, by way of a news release, that the expiry date has been accelerated.

The LIFE Offering is being conducted under the listed issuer financing exemption as per Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions, as amended by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 - Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption(the "Listed Issuer Financing Exemption"). As a result, the securities acquired under the LIFE Offering by investors resident in Canada will not be subject to a hold period pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws. Provided, however, that any Warrants issued pursuant to the LIFE Offering are not exercisable within 60 days. All securities acquired pursuant to the Concurrent Offering will be subject to a hold period of four (4) months pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offerings for drilling and exploration on the Vatu Aurum Project and working capital, marketing and general corporate purposes.

In connection with the first, second and final tranche of the Offerings, the Company paid finder's fees in the amount of $209,046 and issued 1,260,261 finder's warrants. Each finder's warrant entitles the holder to acquire one Share at an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of 36 months from the date of issuance, under the same terms as the Warrants issued pursuant to the Concurrent Offering.

One insider of the Company participated in the Concurrent Offering for approximately C$32,000. The issuance of Units to such insider is considered a "related party transaction" within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to section 5.5(a) and the minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to section 5.7(1)(a) in respect of such insider participation as the fair market value of the transaction, insofar as it involves interested parties, does not exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization.

The securities issued pursuant to the Offerings have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, "U.S. persons" (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Kalo Gold Corp.

Kalo Gold Corp., a gold exploration company, focused on epithermal gold deposits on the Company's Vatu Aurum Project, located on Vanua Levu (North Island). Kalo holds 100% of two Special Prospecting Licenses covering 367 km², encompassing a regional back-arc basin with volcanic calderas. Historical and ongoing exploration has identified numerous priority epithermal gold targets.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Kalo Gold Corp.

Terry L. Tucker, P.Geo.
President and Chief Executive Officer

Kevin Ma, CPA, CA
Executive Vice President, Capital Markets and Director

For more information, please write to [email protected].

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

Forward Looking Statements Disclaimer

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") related to the closing of the Offerings, use of proceeds and other such future events and Kalo's future business, operations, and financial performance and condition. Forward-looking statements normally contain words like "will", "intend", "anticipate", "could", "should", "may", "might", "expect", "estimate", "forecast", "plan", "potential", "project", "assume", "contemplate", "believe", "shall", "scheduled", and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, actions, or developments and are based on expectations, assumptions, and other factors that management currently believes are relevant, reasonable, and appropriate in the circumstances. Although management believes that the forward-looking statements herein are reasonable, actual results could be substantially different due to the risks and uncertainties associated with and inherent to Kalo's business. Additional material risks and uncertainties applicable to the forward-looking statements herein include, without limitation, the impact of general economic conditions, and unforeseen events and developments. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect the Company's forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are beyond the control of Kalo. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as at the date hereof, and Kalo undertakes no obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. Risks and uncertainties about the Company's business are more fully discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in its most recent management's discussion and analysis. They are otherwise disclosed in its filings with securities regulatory authorities available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

SOURCE: Kalo Gold Corp.

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