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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 17, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds persons who invested in securities of SLM Corporation a/k/a Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM) between July 25, 2025 and August 14, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important February 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased SLM 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 SLM class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49601 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 17, 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) SLM was experiencing a significant increase in early stage delinquencies; (2) accordingly, defendants overstated the effectiveness of SLM's loss mitigation and/or loan modification programs, as well as the overall stability of SLM's private education loan ("PEL") delinquency rates; and (3) as a result, defendants' public statements made a materially false and misleading impression regarding SLM's business, operations, and prospects at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the SLM class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49601 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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Despite some troubling developments, it's essential to continue seeking good long-term investment opportunities.

People who have read my market predictions in the past have likely already clicked away -- they know that I've been wrong many times before.

That's OK. Author Morgan Housel said it best in his book The Psychology of Money: "We should use past surprises as an admission that we have no idea what might happen next."

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In a real sense, I have no idea what will happen in 2026. Making bold, confident market predictions for the year is consequently challenging. Therefore, take these predictions with a grain of salt.

However, several economic developments have caught my attention. And if current trends continue, they could have big implications for the coming year.

So, while one shouldn't take these as prophecy, allow me to share my four market predictions for 2026.

1. Gemini will upset the AI apple cart OpenAI's ChatGPT kicked off the artificial intelligence (AI) trend that has unlocked hundreds of billions of dollars in new infrastructure spending. At one point, the popular chatbot had a virtual monopoly. But Alphabet's (GOOG 0.80%)(GOOGL 0.83%) Gemini is suddenly skyrocketing.

According to analytics firm Similarweb, Gemini's market share jumped from 5% to 18% in 2025. Meanwhile, ChatGPT's market share plunged from 87% to 68%. For a single year, this is a major change, and the trend could be accelerating.

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Newer data shows that Gemini may now have an over 21% market share, more than doubling from six months ago. The difference-maker may be Gemini 3, which launched in November to strong reviews. The growth curve could continue in the right direction as well, considering Apple just picked Gemini to power Siri.

This shift from ChatGPT to Gemini could really upset the AI apple cart. OpenAI is reportedly looking to go public, and some believe its valuation could reach $1 trillion. The motivation may be money -- investment bank HSBC estimates that it needs over $200 billion to fulfill its growth plans.

If Gemini becomes the new king of chatbots, OpenAI could struggle to win over investors, potentially leading to a funding shortfall. The AI trend will undoubtedly continue in 2026. But a shift away from OpenAI leading the charge could have a ripple effect throughout the space, as planned spending deals fall through.

2. The market will have a correction (or crash) If my first prediction is correct, then my second prediction is virtually guaranteed. Many investors fear an AI bubble in the stock market, whether that's actually true or not. The point is, fearful investors would immediately flee if it looked like the bubble was finally popping.

However, I'm not being bold by predicting a stock market correction in 2026. A correction is a drop of at least 10%. On average, this happens once every one or two years. In other words, it's quite normal, as the chart of the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.06%) shows.

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The last market correction happened in early 2025. If history is any guide, investors should expect another one in the second half of 2026.

3. The power bottleneck will provide opportunities I've mentioned that a correction could start if OpenAI loses steam. After all, the stock market is soaring in large part thanks to the incredible growth in AI and correlated infrastructure spending. However, there's another factor that could slow the AI trend in 2026: the power bottleneck.

In short, the electricity demand from AI infrastructure is increasing much faster than it can be generated. This imbalance in supply and demand is manifesting in higher electricity prices. It's an issue being addressed directly by the Trump administration, which is saying that Microsoft needs to ensure the higher costs aren't passed on to consumers.

The bottleneck with electricity creates some interesting opportunities, in my opinion. It takes years to bring new capacity online. But AI needs power now. Therefore, I believe the opportunity lies with businesses that can help power companies do more with what they already have.

One example of this is Itron (ITRI 0.86%). This company deploys smart meters at the edge of the power grid, enabling power companies to monitor demand in real time. Itron's customers will likely value these products and services more and more because they help maximize the existing grid while waiting for new capacity to come online.

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Another example of this could be Tesla (TSLA 0.16%). CEO Elon Musk recently pointed out that power plants could meet much more demand if the demand were evenly distributed throughout a 24-hour day. But it's not; there are peaks and troughs. However, demand could be smoothed out with batteries, such as Tesla's Megapack.

Itron and Tesla are two businesses that I believe can benefit from a bottleneck in electricity, but there could be others as well.

4. The market will end higher by Dec. 31 Finally, I don't want my prediction of a stock market correction to sound like doom and gloom. In investing, it feels smart to be a pessimist, but it pays to be an optimist. The S&P 500 goes up most years. And it tends to recover quickly from drawdowns.

Just consider 2025. At one point, the S&P 500 was down almost 19% from the start of the year. But it finished up 16%, which is an above-average year overall.

Therefore, I think investors are likely to experience a painful hiccup at some point this year. But I believe the outlook remains solid. There are many things to celebrate, including strong infrastructure spending, lower inflation and mortgage rates, and more.

In conclusion, there are trends in the AI space that could contribute to a drop in stocks this year -- those are among my predictions. But I also predict that 2026 will be a good year for a handful of stocks and, most likely, for the market as a whole. Therefore, I intend to continue investing this year through the ups and downs.

Donald Trump has sparked backlash after saying he will impose tariffs on eight European countries - including the UK - until the US is allowed to purchase Greenland.

The US president said 10% tariffs would come into effect on 1 February for Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland.

The rate would then climb to 25% on 1 June if no deal was in place for "the complete and total purchase of Greenland" by the United States, Mr Trump wrote in a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.

Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland - as it happened

Image: Pics: Reuters The US president seems to have acted on his previous warning that he would impose tariffs on countries that do not go along with his plan to acquire the Danish territory.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Trump was "completely wrong" for applying tariffs on allies who are "pursuing the collective security of NATO allies", adding that he will be "pursuing" this with the US administration.

French President Emmanuel Macron called the threat of tariffs "unacceptable" and said if implemented Europe would respond in a coordinated manner.

The European Union called an emergency meeting of ambassadors from the 27-member countries for Sunday following Mr Trump's announcement.

'Extraordinary' move by Trump over Greenland

The US president indicated the tariffs were a retaliation after European countries sent military personnel to Greenland in a show of support for the territory.

He wrote: "These countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable."

So far France has sent as many as 15 personnel to the Danish territory, Germany has sent 13 and the UK has sent one military officer.

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'Hands off' Greenland protests

The tariffs were announced the same day thousands of people marched through Copenhagen in support of Greenland in the face of threats from Mr Trump.

Demonstrators brandished Danish and Greenlandic flags and signs with slogans including "Make America Smart Again" and "Hands off" as they marched on Saturday afternoon.

Other rallies were planned in Nuuk, the Greenlandic capital, and elsewhere in the Danish kingdom.

Image: Marches in Copenhagen for the 'Hands Off Greenland' protest. Pic: Reuters. "This is important for the whole world," Danish protester Elise Riechie said, as she held Danish and Greenlandic flags.

"There are many small countries. None of them are for sale."

The protests come as a bipartisan US congressional delegation sought to reassure Denmark and Greenland of their support.

Image: Protesters gathered in City Hall Square Copenhagen, Denmark. Pic: Reuters.

Image: Pic: Reuters. Delegation leader senator Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat, said he wanted to de-escalate the situation and the US had respect for Denmark and NATO "for all we've done together".

"I hope that the people of the Kingdom of Denmark do not abandon their faith in the American people," Mr Coons said in Copenhagen.

Image: Mr Trump has said Russia and China also have plans to acquire Greenland. Pic: Reuters. Mr Trump has repeatedly argued the US needs to take over Greenland because Russia and China had their own designs on the self-governing territory.

The president's comments stood in stark contrast to Mr Coons's remarks on Saturday.

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Image: Democratic senator Chris Coons said he had respect for Denmark and NATO. Pic: AP "There are no current security threats to Greenland," Mr Coons said.

The White House has not ruled out taking Greenland - which has vast untapped reserves of critical minerals - by force.

"There is almost no better ally to the United States than Denmark," Mr Coons said. "If we do things that cause Danes to question whether we can be counted on as a NATO ally, why would any other country seek to be our ally or believe in our representations?"

Earlier this week, the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with US vice president JD Vance and secretary of state Marco Rubio in Washington.

That meeting resulted in an agreement to set up a working group, despite Denmark and the White House offering diverging views on its purpose.

Denmark said this week it was increasing its military presence in Greenland in co-operation with allies.

Netflix is one of the most innovative businesses that the world has seen.

Netflix (NFLX 0.06%) is a true pioneer in the internet age. It successfully disrupted the cable TV market, becoming the dominant player in the streaming industry. And investors who have been along for the ride have been rewarded with tremendous returns.

If you invested $100 in Netflix shares 10 years ago, here's how much you'd have today.

Image source: Netflix.

Investors have loved watching Netflix's rise Netflix's stock performance deserves a standing ovation. Over the past decade, the streaming stock has skyrocketed 721% (as of Jan. 15). A hypothetical $100 starting sum would be worth $821 today.

This is what investors get when a company consistently posts strong financial results. Netflix is projected to report $45.1 billion in revenue and $13.3 billion in operating income in 2025, according to analysts. These figures would be 16% and 28% higher, respectively, than what was registered the year before.

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Press the pause button Investors who missed the boat might be wondering if it's not too late to get on the Netflix bandwagon. The business is operating at a high level as it finds success in advertising and live events, in addition to its prowess at curating popular content.

But the stock's current valuation does not present an attractive entry point. Unless the price-to-earnings ratio of 37.3 comes down substantially, it's best to continue watching Netflix from the sidelines right now.

Neil Patel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Netflix. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is one of the best-performing ETFs, but the tech concentration is an issue. Is sticking with the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) better?

Whether you've spent the past few years invested in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO 0.08%) or the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ 0.08%), you've probably been pretty happy with the results.

The latter has delivered especially impressive returns given its heavy tech overweight, but the S&P 500 hasn't been too far behind. Even though it's supposed to be broadly diversified, the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.06%) has roughly 35% of its portfolio dedicated to tech stocks, much of it in the "Magnificent Seven" names. That makes it kind of a tech-lite index.

Regardless of which you'd choose, there's some danger in being so heavily exposed to just a narrow group of stocks. In a comparison between these two ultra-popular funds, deciding exactly how much tech exposure you want in your portfolio will be a major factor.

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What is in these two ETFs? We probably don't need to spend a whole lot of time on this since most investors are probably intimately familiar with both. The Vanguard fund targets the S&P 500. The Invesco fund targets the Nasdaq-100.

While the latter is often described as a tech ETF, it isn't (even though it has a significant tilt in that direction). Right now, about 64% of the fund is in tech with another 18% in consumer discretionary, which includes Amazon and Tesla. It's not a pure tech ETF, but it's not far from it.

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And that becomes the ultimate factor in deciding between these two funds. Do you want a tech-heavy ETF or something that's a little more broadly spaced out across the entire economy?

Risk and concentration need to be considered If you just look at historical returns, it's easy to see that the Invesco QQQ Trust has been the clear winner. It's returned an average of 20.8% per year over the past decade compared to a 15.9% average for the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.

But those numbers alone discount the level of risk taken to achieve that.

Looking at the standard deviation of historical returns over that time frame, the QQQ Trust has been about 22% more volatile than the S&P 500. That turns a clear absolute performance winner into only a marginal risk-adjusted performance winner.

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That's fine when there's a big bull market in tech stocks. If the market begins to rotate away from tech, that could turn the QQQ Trust not just into a laggard, but a high-risk laggard.

Plus, by choosing the QQQ Trust over the S&P 500 ETF, you're really making a bet that tech will continue to outperform. In the early stages of 2026, that hasn't been the case.

Which ETF is the better buy? There's no question that the Invesco QQQ Trust has been an elite performer for years. But at this point, I think the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is the better buy.

The market is showing signs of broadening out beyond the tech sector, and that gives the S&P 500 ETF a distinct advantage. If concerns about a slowing economy or a cooling labor market continue to play out, investors may soon shift to defense and away from expensive tech stocks.

Over the long term, a more diversified S&P 500 ETF is the better play.

Explore how differing sector weights and portfolio structures shape the risk and income profiles of these two S&P 500 ETFs.

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO 0.08%) and the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP 0.26%) both track the S&P 500, yet their approaches differ.

While VOO tracks the traditional market-cap-weighted index, amplifying exposure to the largest names, RSP gives every constituent equal footing. This comparison unpacks how those structural choices affect cost, returns, risk, and portfolio composition.

Snapshot (cost & size)MetricVOORSPIssuerVanguardInvescoExpense ratio0.03%0.20%1-yr return (as of 2026-01-09)16.88%11.10%Dividend yield1.13%1.64%Beta (5Y monthly)1.001.00AUM$839 billion$76 billionBeta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.

RSP costs more to own each year than VOO but pays out a slightly higher dividend yield, which could appeal to investors seeking a bit more income from their ETF holding.

Performance & risk comparisonMetricVOORSPMax drawdown (5 y)-24.53%-21.39%Growth of $1,000 over 5 years$1,842$1,517What's insideRSP holds all S&P 500 names, but by giving each company equal weight, it significantly reduces exposure to mega-cap tech stocks. Its sector allocation is more balanced, with technology making up 16% of the fund, industrials at 15%, and financial services at 14%. Each of its holdings represents less than 0.3% of assets, limiting single-stock risk.

VOO holds the same stocks but mirrors the S&P 500’s market-cap weighting, resulting in technology accounting for 35% of assets. Its top positions include Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, with each exceeding 6% of the portfolio.

For more guidance on ETF investing, check out the full guide at this link.

What this means for investorsBoth RSP and VOO track the S&P 500, but they use different methodologies. With VOO, larger companies make up larger portions of the portfolio. RSP, on the other hand, gives each stock the same weighting regardless of the company's size.

Although both funds hold the same stocks, VOO is the higher-risk, higher-reward investment. Its top three stocks make up just over 20% of the entire portfolio, while RSP's top three holdings account for less than 1% of the fund.

This heavy tilt toward a handful of individual stocks can make VOO more lucrative when those particular companies are thriving, but if they falter, this ETF could also be hit harder. Case in point: VOO has outperformed RSP in both 12-month and five-year total returns, but it's also experienced a steeper max drawdown -- indicating more significant volatility.

Where you choose to invest will depend on your goals and risk tolerance. Those seeking a more stable investment that's less prone to price swings may prefer RSP's equal-weighted approach, while those willing to take on slightly more risk for the chance to earn higher returns may opt for VOO.

GlossaryETF (Exchange-traded fund): A fund that trades on stock exchanges, holding a basket of underlying securities.
Expense ratio: The annual fee a fund charges investors, expressed as a percentage of assets invested.
Dividend yield: Annual dividends paid by a fund or stock divided by its current share price.
Market-cap-weighted index: Index where each company’s weight is based on its total market value, favoring larger companies.
Equal weight: Index or fund approach giving each constituent the same portfolio weight, regardless of company size.
Beta: A measure of an investment’s volatility compared with the overall market, typically the S&P 500.
AUM (Assets under management): The total market value of all assets a fund or manager oversees.
Max drawdown: The largest peak-to-trough decline in value over a specific period, showing worst-case loss.
Total return: Investment performance including price changes plus all dividends and distributions, assuming they are reinvested.
Sector allocation: How a fund’s assets are distributed across different industries, such as technology or financials.
Concentration risk: Risk that performance is overly dependent on a small number of holdings or sectors.
Single-stock risk: Risk that poor performance of one company significantly impacts a portfolio’s overall return.

Katie Brockman has positions in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Launch of Community Fund v7.0 with structured fund distribution.Aims to align resources with development milestones.Focus on ensuring projects reach testnet and mainnet stages. Stellar Development Foundation announced the launch of the Stellar Community Fund v7.0, introducing milestone-based funding to boost ecosystem growth as reported by PANews on January 17th.

By optimizing fund distribution, this upgrade aims to enhance project execution speed, aligning development progress with funding, potentially strengthening Stellar’s native token, XLM, within its network.

Stellar’s Fund Disbursement Model The new fund disbursement model includes lower initial grants with increased payouts during advanced stages. This approach aims to better match development progress, with a focus on ensuring projects reach necessary milestones such as testnet readiness and mainnet launch validation. The fund, operational for over six years, now moves towards incentivizing performance through more targeted financial support.

The community has responded positively to the new fund structure, emphasized by references to “Faster Paths to Funding” on official channels. No direct quotes from key figures like Jed McCaleb or Denelle Dixon have emerged, but the community sentiment is focused on driving more innovative projects. While official statements echo enthusiasm, there’s no specific reaction from external governmental or institutional bodies observed at this stage.

“SCF v7.0 accelerates growth, adds tracks (Integrate, Open, RFP), unified submissions, referrals, Instawards, and post-launch support up to $300K for high-performers.” – Anke Liu, Stellar Development Foundation Stellar’s XLM Token Sees Market Uptick Amid Fund Changes Did you know? The Stellar network has been operational for over six years, focusing on financial inclusion and technological improvements.

According to CoinMarketCap, Stellar’s native token, XLM, currently trades at $0.24, with a market cap of approximately $7.62 billion. The market has witnessed a 4.34% gain over the past 24 hours amidst a 3.43% increase over seven days. Trading volume in the last 24 hours stood at $123.76 million, reflecting a 16.40% decrease in activity. Over the last 90 days, XLM’s value has declined by 26.41%.

Stellar(XLM), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 20:37 UTC on January 17, 2026. Source: CoinMarketCap Insights from the Coincu research team suggest that the new funding structure may significantly impact the pace of financial inclusion projects on the Stellar network. By aligning funding with deliverables, the fund positions developers to contribute to key technological improvements that may further integrate Stellar into broader financial markets. While regulatory responses remain static, the fund’s evolution indicates a trend toward more targeted cryptocurrency development.

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XRP’s price action is trading just above $2, but technical analysis of mid-term charts shows a more complex corrective structure for what comes next. 

According to a technical analysis shared by CasiTrades on X, XRP may still have one more bullish push ahead before the structure turns lower. The chart showing the analysis outlines a developing Elliott Wave sequence that could first lift XRP’s price higher, then open the door to a breakdown if support levels fail.

B Wave Dips Hint At Coming Wave C Surge Technical analysis of XRP’s price action on the 1-hour candlestick timeframe chart by CasiTrade proposes an interesting outlook that shows XRP might end up correcting below $2 in the coming days. This correction, however, will only play out after XRP finishes a Wave C move that takes its price above $2.2.

The wave C, in turn, is expected to play out after the recent pullback to $2.03 in the past 48 hours. According to CasiTrades, XRP’s recent pullback unfolded as a deeper B wave than initially expected. Instead of forming a tight consolidation, price traced out a full ABC move and fell into the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement around $2.09. This depth, however, does not invalidate the structure. Such a move is consistent with a B wave in the Elliott Wave theory.

This retracement coincides with clustered Fibonacci levels and prior intraday support, and the next possible move from here is the next leg higher within the larger Wave 2 structure.

Now that the B wave is likely in place, the attention is towards the anticipated C wave push. CasiTrades identifies the golden retracement near $2.26 as the primary upside target, with a possible extension into the $2.28 region where the golden pocket and the 1.236 extension converge. The chart highlights this zone as a dense resistance area, reinforced by prior reaction highs and overlapping Fibonacci projections.

XRPUSD currently trading at $2.06. Chart: TradingView This C wave is expected to subdivide into five smaller waves. If this plays out as expected, XRP’s price action should feel bullish through its clean subwave development. However, the way price behaves as it approaches and reacts to the $2.26 to $2.28 band will be critical for confirming the broader outlook and if a correction is next.

XRP Price Chart. Source: @CasiTrades on X

A Post-C Rejection Could Drag XRP To $1.65 The current focus is on a possible push higher, but there’s still a downside risk after the C wave is complete. The analyst expects a rejection that could become the beginning of a larger Wave 3 move to the downside after XRP reaches the projected levels around $2.26 to $2.28.

If that rejection materializes cleanly, XRP could begin a sustained move lower, with the macro support region around $1.65 coming back into focus. Confirmation of this bearish path, however, depends on how the C subwaves form and whether price delivers a decisive rejection.

Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

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The price of Bitcoin took the crypto community by surprise when it broke the resistance level around $94,000 over the past week. This has sparked questions on whether this was just a mere bear market rally or the bull run is back on track. Here’s what CryptoQuant, which called the bear market earlier, has to say about the latest Bitcoin price rally.

BTC Still In Bear Market Despite Improving Conditions: CryptoQuant On Friday, January 16, blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant revealed in its latest report that the Bitcoin demand conditions are becoming less negative following the recent rally above $97,000. This on-chain observation comes a few weeks after the firm said the BTC apparent demand — at the time — was pointing to the start of a bear market.

The confirmation of the bear market came after the price of Bitcoin fell below the 365-day moving average — a level that has historically determined bull and bear phases. However, the premier cryptocurrency has been on an upward trajectory since breaking beneath this level, up by approximately 21% since late November 2025.

Source: CryptoQuant In its research report, CryptoQuant noted that while the price of BTX is approaching the 365-day moving average, it has yet to reclaim the technical level, which currently lies around $101,000. The analytics firm further mentioned acts as a “regime boundary” during bear markets — as seen in past cycles, triggering price rejections before renewed downside.

In addition to the technical hurdles, CryptoQuant noted that while the Bitcoin demand conditions have improved “at the margin”, they still signal market weakness. “US spot indicators such as the Coinbase Premium briefly turned positive, while U.S. ETFs merely paused net selling after offloading ~54K BTC in November, rather than showing sustained accumulation,” the firm added.

CryptoQuant also highlighted that on-chain spot demand continues to decline, with apparent demand down by about 67,000 BTC over the past 30 days. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund inflows have broadly remained below levels often correlated with durable bullish market recoveries.

At the same time, the rising BTC exchange inflows do not spread optimism but rather increase downside risk. Data from CryptoQuant shows that transfers to centralized exchanges climbed to a 7-day average of approximately 39,000 BTC, the highest level since late November. According to the firm, this is a tell-tale sign of increasing sell-side pressure after relief rallies.

Going by this, it appears that while the market conditions are somewhat improving favorably for price, Bitcoin is still in the bear cycle that started less than two months ago.

Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $95,200, reflecting no significant movement in the past 24 hours.

The price of BTC on the daily timeframe | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView

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Solana Price Faces Crash Risk Despite 8 Million New InvestorsSolana added over 8 million new addresses, signaling rapid network adoption growth.Legacy holders’ selling pressure is outweighing fresh demand from new investors.Ascending wedge pattern signals potential 9.5% correction toward $129.Solana price continues to trend higher overall, but near-term risks are building. SOL has formed an ascending wedge since the start of the month, a pattern that often precedes a pullback. 

Despite strong investor participation, the setup suggests a potential dip that could undermine recent bullish efforts.

Solana Holders Counter Each OtherOn-chain activity shows strong network growth. Since the beginning of the month, the number of addresses conducting transactions on Solana has surged sharply. At its peak, more than 8 million new addresses joined the network within a single 24-hour period.

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This increase signals substantial demand for SOL. New addresses typically bring fresh capital, boosting liquidity and network usage. Such growth reflects Solana’s expanding ecosystem appeal, driven by DeFi activity, memecoins, and high-throughput applications attracting new participants.

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Solana New Addresses. Source: GlassnodeDespite rising network adoption, macro momentum tells a different story. Exchange position change data indicates existing holders are exerting a stronger influence on price action. Buying pressure from long-term participants has weakened, offsetting the impact of new capital inflows.

As buying momentum fades, selling pressure is beginning to dominate. This shift suggests that established SOL holders are reducing exposure or preparing to sell. When legacy supply outweighs new demand, price weakness often follows, increasing the probability of a breakdown from the current structure.

Solana Exchange Position Change. Source: GlassnodeSOL Price Is Looking at a CorrectionSolana price trades near $144 at the time of writing, moving within an ascending wedge formed over recent days. This bearish continuation pattern projects a potential 9.5% decline, placing the downside target near $129 if the structure resolves lower.

The projected drop aligns with weakening momentum indicators. A confirmed breakdown would likely push SOL toward $136 initially. Losing that support would expose the $130 level, where buyers may attempt to stabilize the price amid broader market caution.

Solana Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewStill, the bearish scenario is not guaranteed. If investor sentiment improves and selling pressure eases, SOL could rebound from the wedge’s lower trend line. A move above $146 would signal renewed strength. Further upside could carry Solana toward $151, invalidating the bearish outlook.

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TLDR: Ethereum derivatives power index climbed to +0.088 on January 16, matching October levels when ETH traded above $4,600 Binance recorded -$440M in net taker volume over two days, signaling potential institutional distribution patterns The October parallel proved bearish as ETH dropped nearly 40% following similar derivative momentum readings Rising momentum combined with negative net volume creates rare configuration historically preceding major price moves Ethereum’s derivatives market shows diverging signals as momentum indicators climb while Binance registers heavy negative net taker volume. 

The composite derivatives power index recorded a 30-day change of +0.088 on January 16, matching levels last seen in early October when ETH traded above $4,600. 

Market participants now face mounting selling pressure despite improving technical momentum across futures platforms.

Derivatives Momentum Reaches Critical October Levels Binance’s Ethereum futures power index has surged to levels not observed since October 7, when the asset commanded prices exceeding $4,600. 

The 30-day change metric, which combines price action with derivatives momentum and liquidity factors, hit +0.088 points this week. 

This composite indicator measures trend strength beyond simple price movements by incorporating open interest shifts and volume patterns.

The October parallel carries particular weight for market analysts tracking historical patterns. When the index previously reached 0.083 points in early fall, Ethereum entered a steep correction phase. 

The subsequent selloff erased nearly 40% of the asset’s value over the following weeks as buyers exhausted momentum.

Current readings suggest derivatives traders have rebuilt positioning strength despite recent price volatility. 

However, the index alone does not confirm directional bias. Additional metrics reveal growing tension between bullish momentum and bearish execution flows across major exchanges.

Heavy Selling Pressure Emerges on Binance Platform Net taker volume on Binance turned sharply negative as January trading progressed, signaling potential distribution by large holders. 

On January 15, the platform recorded -257 million USD in net taker volume through market sell orders. The following day maintained negative territory at -183 million USD, extending the pattern of aggressive selling.

These negative readings typically indicate institutional participants opening short positions or closing profitable long exposure. 

Large investors often use market orders to execute sizable trades quickly, leaving a clear footprint in net taker data. 

The sustained selling over consecutive sessions suggests coordinated activity rather than random liquidations.

Open interest changes remain relatively stable despite the selling pressure, indicating new shorts may be offsetting closed longs. 

This dynamic creates a precarious balance where any catalyst could trigger rapid moves in either direction. 

Traders monitoring these flows watch for acceleration or reversal signals that might confirm the dominant trend. 

The combination of rising derivatives power and negative net volume presents a rare configuration that historically precedes major price moves.

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As the crypto market recovers, Immutable [IMX] has drawn fresh attention from traders. At the time of writing, IMX was up 9.50%, trading at $0.293.

This price gain is fueling expectations of further upside, supported by strong market interest. Trading volume surged 65% to $35.48 million, underscoring active participation.

The combination of rising price and volume suggests that both traders and investors are backing IMX’s current trend.

IMX price action and key level to watch  AMBCrypto’s technical analysis on the daily chart shows that today’s 9.50% gain in the IMX price has successfully formed a bullish cup-and-handle pattern and is now on the verge of a breakout.

Source: TradingView

Based on the current price action, if IMX’s upside momentum continues and the price breaks above the neckline at the $0.30 level, it could open the door for a further 16% rally toward $0.351 in the coming days.

IMX’s bullish thesis can only be validated if the asset clears the neckline; otherwise, history may repeat, and the price could see a reversal, as it has in the past.

At the same time, the price has already surpassed the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), with IMX hovering above it, at press time. This indicates that the asset is shifting toward a short-term uptrend and is a bullish sign for IMX holders.

However, the momentum indicator Average Directional Index (ADX), which measures trend strength, has reached 21.17, below the key threshold of 25, indicating weak directional momentum.

Are IMX traders turning bullish? Besides the price action, data from the derivatives platform CoinGlass indicates that intraday traders are following the current trend.

According to the IMX Exchange Liquidation Map, traders are heavily favoring long-leveraged positions, which continue to rise compared to short-leveraged positions.

Source: CoinGlass

At press time, $0.276 on the downside and $0.30 on the upside are the two key levels attracting strong trader interest. Data shows that over the past 24 hours, traders have built $384.44K worth of long positions and $305.85K worth of short positions.

These positions and intraday trader bets indicate that short-term market sentiment is quite bullish. However, $0.30 continues to act as a strong resistance level.

Final Thoughts IMX gained 9.50%, positioning itself for a potential 16% rally, though it is currently facing resistance. Despite the bullish outlook, the technical indicator ADX suggests that IMX’s current trend remains weak, as its value is below 25.

Vivaan Acharya is a Crypto-Economist and Journalist at AMBCrypto who brings a rare depth of financial and economic expertise to the world of digital assets. He holds a Master’s in Economics from the prestigious University of Delhi and has over five years of experience analyzing technology and financial markets. His foray into the blockchain space began in 2018, marked by his prescient Master's thesis, "Payments and Stablecoin Integration in Banking," which showcased his early understanding of crypto's potential to disrupt traditional finance. Before specializing in crypto, Vivaan honed his skills in rigorous data and technical chart analysis at a major national financial daily, where he covered corporate earnings and market trends. At AMBCrypto, Vivaan applies this powerful blend of classical economic training and seasoned financial journalism to his work. He is an expert in: 1. Bitcoin and Altcoin Market Analysis 2. Stablecoin Ecosystem Development, and 3 Emerging Crypto Regulations. Known for his clear, no-nonsense approach, Vivaan translates robust research into straightforward, actionable insights. He is dedicated to demystifying the complexities of blockchain finance, empowering readers to confidently navigate the rapidly evolving digital economy.

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Julie Binoche January 18, 2026

Solana’s price trend remains upward, but concerns over short-term risks are emerging. Since the beginning of January, Solana (SOL) has formed an ascending wedge, a chart pattern that often indicates a possible pullback. Despite an influx of new investors, this setup could challenge recent bullish movements.

Significant on-chain activity highlights Solana’s network expansion. The number of addresses conducting transactions has sharply increased, with more than 8 million new addresses joining in a single day. This surge suggests increased demand for Solana, fueled by its appeal in decentralized finance (DeFi), memecoins, and high-throughput applications.

While network adoption is on the rise, broader market forces paint a different picture. Data on exchange position changes shows that existing holders are playing a more substantial role in influencing SOL’s price. The buying momentum from long-term participants has diminished, counteracting the effects of new capital inflows. As buying pressure weakens, selling pressure is gaining traction, indicating that some established SOL holders might be reducing their holdings or preparing to sell.

Solana’s current trading price is around $144, with the ascending wedge suggesting a potential 9.5% decline. This would place the downside target at approximately $129 if the pattern resolves lower. A confirmed breakdown might initially push SOL to $136, with further risks towards the $130 level if the support fails. This scenario reflects weakening momentum indicators.

However, the bearish outcome is not certain. If investor sentiment improves and selling pressure decreases, Solana could rebound from the lower trend line of the wedge. An upward move beyond $146 could indicate renewed strength, potentially leading Solana to reach $151, thus invalidating the bearish projection.

The increase in new addresses is significant. It reflects Solana’s growing ecosystem, which is attracting new participants. However, the interplay between new demand and the actions of current holders will be a key factor in determining the price direction in the near term.

No immediate comment was available from Solana’s representatives about these developments. As the market evaluates these dynamics, attention will focus on how Solana’s price responds to these pressures.

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HomeEconomy & PoliticsTrump levels latest threat at Europe as Supreme Court decision on his tariffs loomPublished: Jan. 17, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. ET

President Donald Trump said he would slap 10% tariffs on imports from eight European countries beginning next month, as he ramps up a pressure campaign on Denmark to sell Greenland to the U.S.

Denmark, which has sovereignty over Greenland, will be hit with the 10% levy on the goods it sells to the U.S. starting Feb. 1, Trump said in a lengthy post on his social-media network. Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland will also face 10% tariffs, Trump wrote, and threatened an even higher levy. He said all those countries would be subject to 25% tariffs on June 1 “until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.”

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Microsoft's OpenAI investment could infuse cash into its business at the right time.

Microsoft (MSFT +0.77%) has been a massive investment success over the past few years. Anybody who has bought Microsoft stock has been the beneficiary of several key trends in the tech industry, primarily cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). However, Microsoft's AI strategy is a bit different than most of its peers. Instead of building its own generative AI model internally like Alphabet or Meta Platforms, it chose to partner with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.

While this relationship got a bit messy at times, Microsoft has a significant financial interest in OpenAI's success. I think this could be a top reason to buy Microsoft stock in 2026, as it bolsters the rest of the investment case.

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Microsoft's stake in OpenAI is worth around $203 billion After a lot of negotiation in determining exactly how much of OpenAI Microsoft owns, the lawyers came to the conclusion that Microsoft owned about a 27% stake in OpenAI. That's a huge chunk, and it could be worth a ton based on OpenAI's latest valuation target. In December, OpenAI was targeting a $750 billion valuation to raise more money to operate the business. If that figure turns out to be accurate, then Microsoft's stake is worth around $203 billion.

That's a huge investment, so seeing OpenAI succeed is a huge point for Microsoft. As a result, it has integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT into its Copilot product lineup, which helps users integrate generative AI features across Office products, as well as other business software Microsoft produces. However, Microsoft isn't betting the house on ChatGPT.

In its Azure AI Factory, it offers multiple generative AI models outside of ChatGPT. Developers can select from alternative models like Grok from xAI, Meta's open language model Llama, Anthropic's Claude, and many others. This neutral strategy of offering many types of models so developers can choose which one fits their needs most has been a great strategy for Microsoft. It's one of the primary reasons why Microsoft's cloud computing division has dramatically outpaced Amazon's and Google's.

In the first quarter of Microsoft's fiscal 2026 (ended Sept. 30), Azure's revenue rose a jaw-dropping 40% year over year. For comparison, Google Cloud, a smaller entity that should be able to grow faster, was up 34% year over year. AWS also had a strong quarter compared to recent results, but its revenue only rose 20%.

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The difference? Amazon and Google are pushing their own solutions while Microsoft offers a wide variety. While this may be more profitable for Google and Amazon in the end, from a revenue growth standpoint, Azure is winning. Furthermore, ChatGPT is still seen as the go-to generative AI model, so Microsoft is seeing a dual benefit by being one of the primary hosts for ChatGPT and being invested in it. But does that translate into Microsoft's stock being a buy?

Microsoft's stock isn't the cheapest around Microsoft trades for about 29 times forward earnings, which is pretty standard for most big tech companies nowadays. With its valuation at the expected level, that means most of its stock performance will likely come from its business growth. For fiscal 2026 (ending June 30), Wall Street analysts expect 16% revenue growth. For fiscal 2027, they expect 15%.

That's a solid growth rate for a big tech company like Microsoft, and I would expect its stock price to rise a similar amount over that time frame. The long-term average performance of the S&P 500 is about 10% per year, so if Microsoft can maintain its valuation and achieve its expected growth rate, it will be a successful investment over the long term.

If OpenAI goes public, it will bolster its investment case even further because now Microsoft has a $203 billion investment that it can convert to cash fairly easily to use for activities like constructing data centers. That could be a huge advantage in the AI arms race, and Microsoft looks like a great stock to buy for 2026 as a result.

Keithen Drury has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the electric vehicle startup.

Rivian (RIVN 2.26%) is gearing up to launch its next vehicle platform, and the stock price has surged by roughly 36% over the last year in anticipation. Still, the electric vehicle (EV) company's share price is down by roughly 90% from the all-time high it touched in late 2021 -- and big questions remain about the business's potential path to profitability.

Growth in the EV market has slowed substantially since the company held its initial public offering in 2021, and the rise of competition from Chinese manufacturers could seriously dampen Rivian's growth trajectory. Is Rivian stock yesterday's news, or could the EV maker carve out a durable position that translates into big returns for shareholders who buy now?

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Is Rivian's valuation rebound sustainable? In the third quarter, Rivian's revenue grew by 78% year over year to roughly $1.56 billion. It also posted a gross profit of $24 million -- an improvement of $416 million compared to the prior-year period, when it booked a steep gross loss. Rivian has begun to post positive gross margins, which is admittedly a major positive development. On the other hand, those gross margins are still very low -- and it continues to post big net losses.

Its automotive gross profits still came in at negative $130 million. That shrunk its automotive gross loss by $249 million compared to last year's Q3, but its cost of goods sold continues to be higher than its revenue.

The company delivered 13,201 vehicles in the third quarter and announced at the beginning of this month that it had delivered 9,745 vehicles in Q4. The late-year drop-off meant that the company closed out 2025 with fewer deliveries than it posted in either 2023 or 2024, and on a quarterly basis, it has yet to surpass the peak of 15,564 units delivered in the third quarter of 2023.

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With the company on the verge of rolling out its R2 SUVs, Rivian will have opportunities to reenergize deliveries and significantly increase its customer base. The R2 models will be significantly cheaper than the company's R1 models. A surge in unit demand should help the company support the expansion of its manufacturing and provide it with some economies-of-scale benefits, but it could still be a while before Rivian is posting positive gross profits on its vehicles.

R2 SUVs are expected to hit the market in the first half of this year with a price of roughly $60,000 for the launch edition. A different R2 configuration with a base price of $45,000 is set to go into production later. Meanwhile, current R1 models have an average selling price of $86,500.

The more affordable R2 options could quickly come to make up a substantial portion of the company's overall sales mix. While the R2s have been designed with efficiencies to help support mass-market pricing, they could actually wind up pushing Rivian's gross margins and operating income margins lower for the foreseeable future.

With EV demand currently looking soft and a significant risk that the rollout of the R2 will lead to sustained margin headwinds that may eventually give way to potential improvements, I wouldn't bet on Rivian's stock comeback right now.

Standard Uranium Ltd (TSX-V:STND, OTCQB:STTDF, FRA:9SU0) VP exploration Sean Hillacre talked with Proactive about the company's upcoming drill program at the Corvo Project in Saskatchewan’s Eastern Athabasca Basin.

Hillacre outlined plans for the inaugural drill campaign on the project, which will target shallow, basement-hosted high-grade uranium across a 3,000-metre program. The work will involve 8 to 10 drill holes, with a focus on both historical targets and new zones identified through modern geophysics and prospecting.

The Corvo Project is being explored in partnership with Aventis Energy, marking the first drilling activity on the site in over 40 years. The company recently completed a large-scale ground gravity survey, covering over 5,000 stations along 29km of conductive strike, aimed at refining drill targets further. Hillacre noted that infrastructure preparation is already underway.

The program aims to keep costs low with a winter skid approach, projecting expenses of about $1.5 million – considered highly efficient in today’s exploration environment.

Proactive: Welcome back inside our Proactive newsroom, and joining me now is Sean Hillacre. He is the Vice President of Exploration for Standard Uranium. Sean, nice to see you again. Happy New Year.

Sean Hillacre: Happy New Year. Doing great.

Good to hear. I know the company is out with news now about your Corvo Project, and it's one we've talked about in the past, but it really is an intriguing project. So why don't you remind everyone a bit about the project and how this is going to work moving forward?

Sounds good. Corvo is one of our Eastern Athabasca Basin projects in northern Saskatchewan. It sits right on the edge of the current Athabasca Basin margin, so we're targeting shallow, basement-hosted high-grade uranium. We're looking for deposits similar to Eagle Point and Rabbit Lake. We're partnered with Aventis Energy on this project, and we’ll be drilling it for the first time in about 40 years. We picked it up a couple of years ago, and have been doing geophysics to get our drill targets ready. This year, we’re heading up to look for some basement-hosted uranium.

Let's talk about the drill program — you've finalized the plan and you're going to tackle a few different areas, right?

Yes, that’s right. We did prospecting and mapping in 2025 and uncovered some great surface showings. This project is unique because there's rock outcrop at surface. At one historical showing, called Manhattan, we got results up to 8.1% uranium right at surface. It’s never been drilled before, so that'll be a priority target in the first drill program in 2026. We'll also follow up on mineralization from historical drill holes from 1978 and 1979.

Getting on there this time with modern exploration — I know we've talked about how important that is. Using drilling alongside those updated tools really takes it to another level?

Exactly. We’ve been upgrading the geophysics for the past year and a half. We flew new electromagnetic and magnetic surveys early in 2025 and did a gravity survey later in the year — just completed it recently. That was part of the news released yesterday. We covered more than 5,000 gravity stations along 29 km of conductor strike length. This will help refine our drill targets. We're excited to get those results back this week. We’re also ahead of schedule — we’re up there right now pushing in the access road, looking to mobilize at the end of the month.

Lastly, I want to ask you about the Manhattan showing. You mentioned it's never been drilled. Is it that earlier drilling didn’t know it was there, or has modern geophysics just uncovered things they couldn't see before?

Great question. The historical drilling in the late '70s wasn’t near the Manhattan showing. That area was discovered later. The historical holes are along two main northeast-southwest structural corridors, with most drilling along the southernmost conductor. Manhattan is on a different, parallel conductor in the northeast. Some of the older drill holes returned uranium over good thicknesses, so we’ll follow up on those as well as test these new, high-grade surface areas.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 17, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) securities between June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 16, 2026.

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Eli Lilly, Nvidia team up in a $1B AI innovation lab.

This beaten-down tech stock could see a solid turnaround in its fortunes in the new year.

The stock market is off to a decent start in the new year. The S&P 500 index is up 1.5% in the first two weeks of 2026, and there is a good chance that the benchmark index will continue to head higher as the year progresses.

Goldman Sachs' analysts expect U.S. stocks to rise for the fourth straight year, driven by a resilient economy, robust artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure spending, and potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The investment bank's strategists expect a 12% appreciation in the S&P 500 in 2026. Tech stocks are likely to play a central role once again in driving the stock market rally this year on the back of continued growth in AI spending.

The investment bank estimates that large hyperscalers increased their capital spending by 70% last year. The good part is that these hyperscalers are expected to bump up their capital spending at healthy double-digit rates in 2026. This probably explains why investors continue to remain bullish about the tech sector. The Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index has already gained 3% in 2026, outperforming the S&P 500 so far.

It won't be surprising to see tech stocks deliver bigger gains than the S&P 500 for the rest of 2026, just like they have done in the past year. That's why it would be a good time to take a closer look at one such tech stock -- Arm Holdings (ARM +0.64%) -- that can capitalize on the broader market's rally and deliver handsome gains to investors.

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Arm Holdings' solid growth could help the stock regain its mojo Arm Holdings has been under pressure in recent months despite posting impressive growth in revenue and earnings. Shares of the British technology company fell substantially in December 2025, driven by concerns about its expensive valuation and its ability to capitalize on the AI semiconductor boom.

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Arm is known for designing and licensing chip architectures. It doesn't manufacture any chips of its own but designs the blueprints for processors that power several applications. The company gets its revenue from sales of licenses, as well as a royalty on the sale of each chip designed using its intellectual property (IP).

Arm's IP is used to design chips that power smartphones, cars, data centers, and other consumer electronics devices. In fact, almost all smartphone processors are designed using Arm's architecture. Additionally, the company has been gaining share in fast-growing areas such as networking and cloud computing.

Its share of the cloud computing market has increased by 11 percentage points in three years, sitting at 20% at the end of fiscal 2025 (which ended in March last year). Looking ahead, Arm could continue to gain more share in the lucrative data center market as major hyperscalers have been designing custom chips using the company's IP.

Moreover, the company's latest AI-focused architecture, Armv9, commands a higher royalty than the previous architecture. This explains why the company's royalty from the data center business doubled year over year in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 (which ended on Sept. 30, 2025). Its overall revenue jumped by an impressive 34% from the year-ago period, while earnings increased by 30%.

Arm's earnings are likely to grow at a healthy pace, and they may even outpace consensus expectations.

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Analysts expect solid upside from the stock in the coming year Even though Arm stock has pulled back significantly in recent months, it trades at an expensive 138 times trailing earnings. However, the forward earnings multiple of 47 is way more reasonable, and points toward a significant acceleration that's expected in the company's bottom line.

Given that Arm's earnings growth is likely to accelerate as the Armv9 architecture contributes more toward its royalty revenue, the stock's forward earnings multiple seems justifiable. Additionally, analysts are upbeat about Arm stock's trajectory in the coming year. Its median price target of $180, as per 41 analysts covering the stock, points toward potential gains of 67% from current levels.

Arm could indeed deliver such gains by virtue of its ability to outpace Wall Street's growth expectations, making it a top growth stock to buy right now before it steps on the gas.

Silver, gold, copper, and other metals hit all-time highs throughout the week. David McAlvany has a price target of $8,000 an ounce in gold for the next three years.

Nvidia, Amazon, and Dutch Bros are top growth stocks to invest in now.

If you've got $1,000 available to start investing that isn't needed for monthly bills, to pay down short-term debt, or to bolster an emergency fund, buying some solid growth stocks across sectors can be a good place to start building a portfolio.

Let's look at three growth stocks to buy right now.

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1. Nvidia If you're looking for a way to play the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom, Nvidia (NVDA 0.29%) is still a great choice. The company's graphics processing units (GPUs) are the main chips used to power AI workloads, and through its networking portfolio, it now offers customers end-to-end solutions for their AI data center needs.

While Nvidia is beginning to see more competition from AI ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits), its GPUs still hold distinct advantages. ASICs are custom chips that are hardwired for specific tasks and are less adaptable to a rapidly evolving tech landscape. ASICs also tend to require longer development cycles and often necessitate significant code redesigns from one generation to the next.

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Nvidia's CUDA software platform, on the other hand, has years of AI libraries and tools built on top of it to optimize the performance of its chips, especially for training large language models (LLMs). Meanwhile, its proprietary NVLink interconnect system can help its chips function as a single, powerful unit, further enhancing their performance.

While Nvidia ultimately won't be able to maintain its absolutely massive market share forever, it will still get more than its fair share of the AI infrastructure spending pie, making it a top growth stock to invest in.

2. Amazon Amazon (AMZN +0.49%) is a great combination of consumer goods and tech growth stock rolled into one. The company is seeing solid retail revenue growth, but more importantly, its investments in AI and robotics have led to strong operating leverage, with e-commerce profitability surges. This could be seen last quarter, when its North American segment's operating income jumped 28% year over year on an 11% increase in revenue.

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On top of that, the company sees revenue growth in its cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS), beginning to accelerate. Demand for data center computing power and AI services is soaring, and Amazon is spending aggressively to meet growing demand. It's still ramping up its huge Project Rainier data center, which it built for Anthropic using its own custom AI chips, and it recently agreed to a seven-year, $38 billion deal with OpenAI to supply it with compute power using Nvidia GPUs.

Between accelerating cloud revenue growth and strong e-commerce operating leverage, Amazon is well-positioned for 2026 and beyond, making it a top stock to buy today.

3. Dutch Bros One of the top growth stocks in the consumer space is Dutch Bros (BROS +1.65%). The coffee shop operator offers a strong combination of same-store sales drivers and expansion opportunities that make it one of the most attractive growth stories in the market today.

The company is seeing robust comparable-store growth, led by the introduction of mobile ordering, increased brand awareness marketing, and new drink introductions. Meanwhile, the company has a big opportunity in front of it, as it rolls out hot food items to approximately 75% of its locations that can support this initiative. In early tests, pilot stores saw a 4% lift in sales from these hot items. Given that rival Starbucks gets around 20% of its sales from food, this is a large opportunity.

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At the same time, Dutch Bros has a huge expansion runway still in front of it. At the end of last quarter, it had fewer than 1,100 locations, with a goal of reaching 2,029 stores by 2029. Longer term, it thinks it can support as many as 7,000 locations in the U.S.

Its shops tend to be small, with no indoor seating and primarily served through drive-thru windows, giving it quick payback times on its investment spending. Importantly, this allows its new store expansion to be fully funded through its free cash flow, lessening the risk of this powerful growth story.

The right ETF can help protect your portfolio regardless of what happens with the market.

Stock prices continue to soar as we head into 2026, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting new all-time highs earlier this week.

However, many investors are still on edge about what may be coming, with 80% of Americans at least somewhat concerned about a looming recession, according to a December 2025 survey from financial association MDRT.

It's wise to continue investing, even if a market downturn is on the horizon. Stocks could still have further to climb, and by continuing to buy consistently, you can capitalize on those returns. That said, investing in strong, stable exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can also help protect your portfolio if stocks tumble. And there are three powerful Vanguard funds that could be especially smart buys right now.

1. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO 0.08%) is one of the largest and most popular ETFs out there. It tracks the S&P 500, containing just over 500 large-cap stocks from the nation's largest and strongest companies.

The S&P 500 itself has a decades-long track record of weathering even the most severe recessions, crashes, and bear markets. Not only has it survived these pullbacks, but it's gone on to earn positive total returns over time.

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If you're concerned about market volatility, an S&P 500 ETF can be a fantastic addition to your portfolio. With a long-term outlook, you're incredibly likely to see positive gains. In fact, over the last 82 years, every single one of the S&P 500's 10-year periods has ended in positive total returns, according to analysis from investment firm Capital Group.

While there are never any guarantees in the stock market, investing in an S&P 500 ETF and holding it for at least a decade can significantly limit the impact of volatility.

2. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF One potential downside of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is its growing tilt toward the tech industry. Tech stocks are growing at staggering rates, and because the S&P 500 only includes large companies, an increasing number of stocks within the index are from the tech sector.

That's not necessarily a bad thing, especially considering that large companies, in general, are more likely to pull through periods of market turbulence. But if you're looking to limit your exposure to tech giants, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI 0.06%) could be a smart alternative.

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This ETF aims to cover the entire U.S. equity market, with a whopping 3,527 stocks across all market segments. From small-cap to mega-cap and everything in between, this fund covers stocks of all sizes from all industries.

Increased diversification can further limit risk, especially when the market is shaky, and this ETF is about as diversified as you can get.

3. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF Dividend stocks pay a portion of their profits back to shareholders in the form of a dividend, and a dividend ETF is a collection of those stocks bundled together into a single investment.

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG +0.22%) focuses on companies with a history of increasing their dividend payouts year after year. For investors concerned about a market downturn taking a toll on their portfolios, a dividend ETF can help generate passive income in addition to any investment returns.

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This fund pays quarterly dividends, and its most recent payout was around $0.88 per share. That may not sound like much, but if you're investing consistently and accumulating shares over time, you can build a passive income source worth thousands of dollars per year.

Reinvesting those dividends can also help grow your passive income stream faster. The more you reinvest, the more shares you'll own, and the more you'll earn in dividends. Over time, that can create a snowball effect, exponentially increasing your dividend income.

No matter what lies ahead for the market, continuing to invest consistently can help build long-term wealth. By investing in quality ETFs with a track record of surviving volatility, you can rest easier knowing your portfolio is as protected as possible.

Don't get lured in by an outsized yield that won't last; focus on companies that are reliable dividend payers.

I'm a dividend investor, and I know what it feels like to explore stocks offering a double-digit yield. You want to believe it is a diamond in the rough that will pay you 10%-plus dividends forever. Those situations do occur, but not very often. Whether you have $500 or $5,000 to invest in dividend stocks right now, you need to make sure you focus on reliable dividend payers.

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REITs: A great sector to examine for income Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are designed to pass income on to investors in a tax-efficient manner. They avoid corporate-level taxation if they pay out at least 90% of their taxable income as dividends. The offset is that shareholders have to report the dividends as if they were earned income (taxes can be completely avoided by owning a REIT in a Roth IRA). Generally speaking, REITs pay attractive dividends and have relatively large dividend yields.

If you are trying to live off the income your portfolio generates, REITs should be in the mix. However, just like non-REITs, you have to be careful about which companies you buy. Some REITs have impressive dividend histories, while others have volatile dividend histories. Some REIT business models, by design, pay variable dividends.

The king of the REIT dividend stocks If dividend consistency is your top priority, there is one REIT that stands above all others: Federal Realty (FRT +1.84%). It has increased its dividend annually for 58 consecutive years, which makes it a Dividend King. That is the longest dividend streak in the REIT sector, and Federal Realty is the only REIT to have achieved Dividend King status.

Federal Realty achieved this goal by focusing on quality over quantity. It owns roughly 100 strip malls and mixed-use assets. They tend to be located near large population centers that have high concentrations of wealth. Furthermore, Federal Realty is an active portfolio manager, continually making capital investments to enhance the value of its properties. It is also willing to sell assets that have reached their full potential, so it can buy new properties that need a little love.

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Federal Realty's dividend yield is 4.4% today. That is roughly 4 times higher than the 1.1% yield of the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.06%) index and above the 3.9% REIT average. For most dividend investors, Federal Realty will be a solid portfolio holding, with $500 netting you around four shares of this reliable dividend stock.

Be careful what you reach for For some investors, however, 4.4% will feel like a low number when you can buy a REIT like AGNC Investment (AGNC +2.14%) with a 12.5% yield. That yield is highly attractive, and the mortgage REIT is well respected. However, it is not a reliable dividend payer. The graph below highlights the problem.

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If you need to use the dividends you collect to supplement your Social Security checks, you would have been sorely disappointed with AGNC Investment. Not only has the dividend been volatile, but it has also trended steadily lower for over a decade. And the stock price has followed the dividend lower. Less income and less capital are not what most dividend investors have in mind when they buy a high-yield stock. I know for a fact that this isn't my goal.

Focus on reliable dividend stocks Federal Realty is the cream of the crop when it comes to dividend-paying REITs. But it is hardly the only reliable dividend payer in the REIT sector. For example, Realty Income (O +1.14%) has increased its dividend annually for 30 years and has a 5.4% yield.

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The company owns single-tenant properties using a net lease approach, which means the tenant is responsible for most property-level costs. Realty Income is the industry giant, with a portfolio of more than 15,500 properties spread across the United States and Europe. Although it is primarily concentrated in retail assets, the company also owns industrial properties and a diverse collection of unique assets, including data centers and casinos.

Moreover, it is branching out into lending and asset management for institutional investors, as well. A $500 investment will allow you to buy eight shares of this monthly paid dividend stock.

Buy these two REITs or keep digging Federal Realty and Realty Income are foundational investments for dividend lovers. However, they aren't the only reliable dividend stocks you'll find in the REIT sector. They are just two very good examples of what you can find if you dig into the sector.

AGNC Investment, meanwhile, is an example of the type of dividend-paying REIT that you need to be wary of. The company meets its goal of producing attractive total returns, but that goal assumes dividend reinvestment. That means you can't use the dividend, which is highly volatile, to pay for living expenses.

Make sure you put all the pieces of the puzzle together before you buy a dividend stock. Dividend yield alone isn't enough information for you to make a final investment decision.

Investors can bank on Ford's traditional dividend for income, but its highly valuable supplemental dividend could be at risk in the near term.

Dividend stocks are a great tool for investors to build long-term wealth in the market. Reinvesting these dividends uses the power of compounding to help generate even more wealth over time. Ford Motor Company's (F 1.52%) dividend is lauded for its yield that currently tops 4%, as well as the company's consistent supplemental dividends it often dishes out as a bonus payment to investors.

Let's take a look at a recent example of why these supplemental dividends are powerful and why they could be in danger in the near term.

Remember Rivian? A great example of how lucrative these supplemental dividend payments can be happened in 2023. Originally, Ford had invested in young start-up electric vehicle maker Rivian, with plans for the two to collaborate on a shared platform.

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Later on, the plans were eventually scrapped, and each automaker went its own way. When Ford sold its investment stake in Rivian, it drove a significant boost in the company's cash flow, which it distributed through its dividend. Remember that Ford aims to return 40% to 50% of its free cash flow to investors via the dividend. That scenario led to Ford dishing out a significant $0.65 per share special dividend in 2023, on top of its regular quarterly dividend payment of $0.15 per share.

In more recent years, Ford's annual supplemental dividend has been roughly one extra quarterly payment, give or take a few pennies. It's a nice boost on top of an already highly valuable dividend yield. Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen circumstances, Ford's supplemental dividend could be on the chopping block this year.

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What's going on? Ford is dealing with a couple of outside factors weighing on its financials. In fact, Ford previously noted that while its underlying business was performing at the high end of previous guidance, it was incurring a $1 billion net tariff headwind as well as an additional $1 billion headwind between 2025 and 2026 from the Novelis supplier fire.

Ultimately, while Ford has dished out a supplemental dividend three years running, the company's slowing cash flows will likely end that streak. In fact, Ford recently announced a massive pivot away from EVs that will cost the company a $19.5 billion charge with $5.5 billion in cash incurred over the next two years.

Dividend stocks historically outperform non-dividend-paying stocks, and income investors can still find immense value in Ford's traditional 4.2% dividend yield, but don't count on supplemental dividends in the near term.

Daniel Miller has positions in Ford Motor Company. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.