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Sunrun (RUN - Free Report) closed at $18.32 in the latest trading session, marking a -5.76% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.64%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 1.23%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.69%.

Shares of the solar energy products distributor have appreciated by 10.58% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 1.8%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.55%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Sunrun in its forthcoming earnings report. On that day, Sunrun is projected to report earnings of -$0.1 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 107.09%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $670.27 million, reflecting a 29.27% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $1.22 per share and a revenue of $2.46 billion, demonstrating changes of -8.27% and 0%, respectively, from the preceding year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Sunrun. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Sunrun currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

The Solar industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 45, placing it within the top 19% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

Lyft (LYFT - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $19.15, demonstrating a -3.23% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.64% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 1.23%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.69%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the ride-hailing company had lost 13.84% lagged the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 0.21% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.55%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Lyft in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.32, showcasing a 6.67% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $1.76 billion, indicating a 13.58% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $1.19 per share and a revenue of $6.5 billion, indicating changes of +25.26% and 0%, respectively, from the former year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Lyft. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. Lyft is holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) right now.

In terms of valuation, Lyft is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.21. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 17.15.

Investors should also note that LYFT has a PEG ratio of 0.54 right now. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Internet - Services industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.63.

The Internet - Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 55, which puts it in the top 23% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

In the latest close session, Dow Inc. (DOW - Free Report) was up +2.6% at $24.90. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.64%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.23%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.69%.

Shares of the materials science have appreciated by 5.71% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Basic Materials sector's gain of 5.72%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.55%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Dow Inc. in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on January 29, 2026. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $9.48 billion, indicating a 8.87% downward movement from the same quarter last year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$1.03 per share and revenue of $39.99 billion, which would represent changes of -160.23% and 0%, respectively, from the prior year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Dow Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 40.49% lower. Dow Inc. currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

The Chemical - Diversified industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 228, this industry ranks in the bottom 7% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

In the latest close session, Diamondback Energy (FANG - Free Report) was down 3.51% at $146.99. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.64% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 1.23%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.69%.

The energy exploration and production company's stock has dropped by 3.95% in the past month, falling short of the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 1.8% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.55%.

The upcoming earnings release of Diamondback Energy will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $2.49, reflecting a 31.59% decrease from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $3.38 billion, reflecting a 9.04% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $12.98 per share and revenue of $14.51 billion, indicating changes of -21.67% and 0%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Diamondback Energy. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 2.55% lower within the past month. Currently, Diamondback Energy is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, Diamondback Energy is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.48. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 10.57, so one might conclude that Diamondback Energy is trading at a premium comparatively.

The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 181, this industry ranks in the bottom 27% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.

In the latest trading session, Copart, Inc. (CPRT - Free Report) closed at $38.54, marking a +2.03% move from the previous day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.64%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.23%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.69%.

The stock of company has fallen by 2.45% in the past month, lagging the Business Services sector's gain of 1.24% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.55%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Copart, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect Copart, Inc. to post earnings of $0.39 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 2.5%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $1.17 billion, indicating a 0.41% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

CPRT's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $1.64 per share and revenue of $4.75 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +3.14% and +2.15%, respectively.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Copart, Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 1.2% lower. Currently, Copart, Inc. is carrying a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

In terms of valuation, Copart, Inc. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 23.03. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 23.87, so one might conclude that Copart, Inc. is trading at a discount comparatively.

The Auction and Valuation Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 205, finds itself in the bottom 17% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.

Array Technologies, Inc. (ARRY - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $9.03, moving -6.71% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.64%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 1.23%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.69%.

Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 22.22% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its gain of 1.8%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.55%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Array Technologies, Inc. in its forthcoming earnings report. On that day, Array Technologies, Inc. is projected to report earnings of $0 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 100%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $210.84 million, indicating a 23.4% downward movement from the same quarter last year.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $0.67 per share and a revenue of $1.27 billion, representing changes of +11.67% and 0%, respectively, from the prior year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Array Technologies, Inc. should also be noted by investors. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 2.29% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Array Technologies, Inc. is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

In terms of valuation, Array Technologies, Inc. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 10.01. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 16.47.

It is also worth noting that ARRY currently has a PEG ratio of 0.53. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Solar industry stood at 0.61 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Solar industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 45, which puts it in the top 19% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

Honeywell International Inc. (HON - Free Report) closed at $201.09 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.66% move from the prior day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.64%. At the same time, the Dow added 1.23%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.69%.

The company's stock has climbed by 2.38% in the past month, exceeding the Conglomerates sector's loss of 1.41% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.55%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Honeywell International Inc. in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on January 29, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $2.57, indicating a 4.05% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $10.2 billion, up 1.11% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $10.64 per share and revenue of $40.77 billion, which would represent changes of +7.58% and 0%, respectively, from the prior year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Honeywell International Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.19% increase. Honeywell International Inc. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

From a valuation perspective, Honeywell International Inc. is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.48. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 14.63.

Investors should also note that HON has a PEG ratio of 2.63 right now. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. Diversified Operations stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.62 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Diversified Operations industry is part of the Conglomerates sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 176, which puts it in the bottom 29% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses in Firefly Aerospace to Contact Him Directly to Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Firefly common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents (defined below) issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about August 7, 2025 (the "IPO" or "Offering"); and/or (b) Firefly securities between August 7, 2025 and September 29, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Firefly Aerospace Inc. ("Firefly" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FLY) and reminds investors of the January 12, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Firefly had overstated the demand and growth prospects for its Spacecraft Solutions offerings; (2) Firefly had overstated the operational readiness and commercial viability of its Alpha rocket program; (3) the foregoing, once revealed, would likely have a material negative impact on the Company; and (4) as a result, the Offering Documents and Defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.

Firefly conducted its August 7, 2025 IPO pursuant to the Offering Documents, selling 19.296 million shares of common stock priced at $45.00 per share.

On September 22, 2025, Firefly reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, its first earnings report as a public company. Among other items, Firefly reported a loss of $80.3 million, or $5.78 per share, compared to $58.7 million, or $4.60 per share, for the same quarter in 2024. Firefly also reported revenue of $15.55 million, below analyst estimates of $17.25 million and down 26.2% from the same quarter in 2024. Significantly, Firefly reported revenue of only $9.2 million in its Spacecraft Solutions business segment, representing a 49% year-over-year decrease.

On this news, Firefly's stock price fell $7.58 per share, or 15.31%, to close at $41.94 per share on September 23, 2025.

Less than one week later, on September 29, 2025, Firefly disclosed that "the first stage of Firefly's Alpha Flight 7 rocket experienced an event that resulted in a loss of the stage." Notably, Firefly CEO Jason Kim stated during the September 22, 2025 earnings call that the Company "expect[ed] to launch Flight 7 in the coming weeks." Following on the heels of Firefly's failed April 2025 Alpha rocket launch, the Alpha 7 test failure raised significant questions about Firefly's ability to meet its commercial launch commitments and the viability of the Company's technology.

On this news, Firefly's stock price fell $7.66 per share, or 20.73%, to close at $29.30 per share on September 30, 2025.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Firefly's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA and precision medicine, today announced that new data from the ALTAIR trial will be presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (ASCO GI), taking place January 8-10, 2026. A new analysis will be presented from the randomized, double-blind, phase III ALTAIR clinical trial (NCT04457297). ALTAIR examined treatment on molecular recurrence (TOMR) with Trifl.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2026) - MiMedia Holdings Inc. (TSXV: MIM) (OTCQB: MIMDF) (FSE: KH3) ("MiMedia" or the "Company") announced today that, further to its press release of December 19, 2025, it has issued 1,330,407 subordinate voting shares of the Company (the "Interest Payment Shares") to settle the interest owing as of December 31, 2025 to holders of its outstanding 10% and 12.5% Unsecured Convertible Debentures (the "Debentures"). The Interest Payment Shares were issued at the Market Price (as defined in TSX Venture Exchange Policy 1.1 - Interpretation) per subordinate voting share of the Company on December 31, 2025, being $0.305.

The Debentures were issued pursuant to the Convertible Debenture Indentures between the Company and Odyssey Trust Company dated March 14, 2023, as supplemented by a supplemental convertible debenture indenture dated July 20, 2023, and dated June 27, 2025. The issuance of the Interest Payment Shares remains subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

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MiMedia Holdings Inc. provides a next-generation consumer cloud platform that enables all types of personal media to be secured in the cloud, accessed seamlessly at any time, across all devices and on all operating systems. The company's platform differentiates with its rich media experience, robust organization tools, private sharing capabilities and features that drive content re-engagement. MiMedia partners with smartphone makers and telecom carriers globally and provides its partners with recurring revenue streams, improved customer retention and market differentiation. The platform services millions of engaged users around the world.

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At the CES conference, Jensen Huang, the company's chief executive, said the more efficient and powerful chip would begin shipping later this year.

AI is all the rage today, but the next big tech advance could be quantum. Here are two ETFs that let you invest in the next big thing.

Technological change moves quickly. Currently, the news is filled with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), which is essentially an incredibly powerful computer program. The next significant leap in technology could be in computing power, as highlighted by the advancements being made in quantum computing.

The field is still in its early stages of development, so buying individual quantum computing stocks can feel a bit risky. But you don't have to avoid the sector. You can simply shift gears and buy a quantum exchange-traded fund (ETF). Here are two options that might interest you today.

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Why go with an ETF?
In the technology sector, it is challenging to predict which businesses will emerge as long-term winners. Being first isn't enough if another company introduces better technology to achieve the same goal. Google overtaking Yahoo! in web search technology is a great example of the risk.

Buying individual stocks also requires you to take on idiosyncratic risk, since each company comes with its own pluses and minuses. For example, if you buy Tesla (TSLA +3.00%), you have no choice but to accept the eccentric nature of CEO Elon Musk. Musk's words and deeds have had a mixed impact on the stock price over time, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse.

You can sidestep the challenge of picking individual winners and minimize idiosyncratic risk by owning a portfolio of quantum computing stocks. You don't have to do much work to build such a portfolio, either, because there are exchange-traded funds that have already done it. In one investment, you gain a diversified portfolio of quantum stocks, enabling you to place a broad-based bet on the long-term growth of this emerging technology.

If quantum takes off, Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM +2.03%) and WisdomTree Quantum Computing ETF (WQTM +3.16%) could both be big winners in 10 years' time.

Defiance Quantum ETF
Defiance Quantum ETF tracks the BlueStar Machine Learning and Quantum Computing Index. The index "tracks liquid companies in the global quantum computing and machine learning industries, including products and services related to quantum computing or machine learning, such as the development or use of quantum computers or computing chips, superconducting materials, applications built on quantum computers, embedded artificial intelligence chips, or software specializing in the perception, collection, visualization, or management of big data."

That covers a lot of ground, so it shouldn't be shocking to see that the ETF has 84 holdings. At 0.40%, the expense ratio is a bit high for an ETF, but it's not out of line for a highly focused ETF. Defiance Quantum ETF's big draw might actually be that it was started in late 2018, giving it a fairly long performance track record and time to accumulate assets.

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Since its inception, the ETF has delivered a total return of 370%, which is quite impressive. And it has over $3 billion in assets, suggesting it is a substantial enough product that it won't be shut down anytime soon.

WisdomTree Quantum Computing ETF
By comparison, WisdomTree Quantum Computing ETF is a virtual baby. It was started in October of 2025, just a few months ago, as of this writing. It has only around $16 million in assets. Its return since inception is a loss of around 15%, but that's such a short time period that it really isn't a meaningful figure. Given the focus on quantum, however, it isn't unreasonable to think it could perform as well as its older competitor over the longer term.

WisdomTree Quantum Computing ETF's expense ratio is 0.45%, which is slightly higher than the expense ratio of Defiance Quantum ETF. However, WisdomTree Quantum Computing ETF is more focused, with just 37 holdings. The differentiating factor is that WisdomTree is using a proprietary system to identify and weight quantum stocks, with the end goal of having focused exposure to the sector.

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While the portfolios of these two ETFs are similar, there are differences. For example, Micron (MU 1.05%) is the second-largest holding in Defiance Quantum ETF, but it doesn't appear on the holdings list of WisdomTree Quantum Computing ETF at all. Meanwhile, Alphabet (GOOG +0.63%) and Nvidia (NVDA 0.43%) are top 10 holdings in the WisdomTree Quantum Computing ETF and much further down the list in the Defiance Quantum ETF. Despite its shorter performance history, investors seeking a more focused approach may want to explore the WisdomTree Quantum Computing ETF.

A long-term thematic play, not an overnight success
The overarching story with quantum is that it is an investment that will play out over the next decade, perhaps even longer. After all, the technology behind quantum is still largely in the developmental stage. You shouldn't buy either of these ETFs thinking that you'll see immediate rewards. You need to buy and hold them for the long term. The benefit is that the inherent diversification provided by investing in a portfolio of quantum stocks will help you play what is still a high-risk investment theme in as safe a manner as possible.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Charming (MCTA) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired Charming Medical common stock between October 10, 2025, and November 12, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Melissa Forunato directly at (212) 355-4648.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Charming Medical Limited (“Charming” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:MCTA) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Charming Medical common stock between October 10, 2025, and November 12, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).Investors have until February 17, 2026, to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
Allegation Details:

According to the complaint, defendants failed to disclose that: (1) Charming was the subject of a fraudulent stock promotion scheme involving social media based misinformation and impersonated financial professionals; (2) insiders and/or affiliates used offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; and (3) Charming's public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of the false rumors and artificial trading activity driving the stock price.Plaintiff alleges that in the weeks leading up to November 12, 2025, Charming's share price surged from the initial public offering price of $4.00 to an all-time high of $29.36 per share, despite no fundamental news from the Company justifying such a spike. Investigations and public reports have revealed that Charming's stock became the subject of an illicit social-media-based promotion scheme that artificially inflated its price. These reports detail how impersonators claiming to be legitimate financial advisors touted Charming in online forums, chat groups, and through social media posts with sensational, but baseless, claims to create a buying frenzy among retail investors.On November 12, 2025, the SEC halted trading of Charming's stock. The stock remains halted because the Company has not provided the information regulators required to lift the suspension. Next Steps:

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Charming shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at [email protected], telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you. About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.:

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York, South Carolina, and California. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in securities,
derivative, and commercial litigation as well as individuals in consumer protection and data privacy litigation. The firm has a nationwide practice and routinely handles cases in both federal and state courts. For more information about the firm, please visit www.bespc.com.  Attorney advertising.  Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Editor's Summary

The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a premium OLED gaming laptop with up to the new Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs housed in a sleek metal chassis.
The Acer Nitro V AI series welcomes two new members including the Nitro V 16 AI and the slimmer Nitro V 16S AI for mobile gamers.
All models support Copilot+ PC experiences[1] on Windows 11 and Acer Intelligence Space for AI-enhanced creativity, productivity, and gaming.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Acer today introduced its newest lineup of versatile gaming laptops powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, paired with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs, delivering great performance, premium graphics, and AI-enabled capabilities across the board. The lineup features the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, Acer Nitro V 16 AI, and Acer Nitro V 16S AI gaming laptops, offering various processor and design options for every type of gamer. 

In addition, Acer announced the new Predator Galea 570 gaming headset and the Predator Cestus gaming mouse for a complete premium gaming experience.

Predator Helios Neo 16S AI: Power Meets Portability

Leading the pack, the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-I51) is equipped with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU housed in an 18.9 mm slim metal chassis, fusing durability with a premium aesthetic design. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4 and generates images at unprecedented speed.

The new Predator laptop sports a 16-inch WQXGA OLED display, delivering stunning contrast and vibrant colors with true HDR imaging support, and accurate pixel clarity for gameplay and creative projects. 

Cooling of crucial internals is managed by its state-of-the-art thermal system, with a 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan and liquid metal thermal grease. It packs up to 64 GB DDR5 6400MT/s memory and up to 2 TB of PCIe storage, ensuring lightning-fast load times and effortless computing.

The device's FHD IR webcam and DTS:X Ultra-infused speakers bring clear-cut audio when in-game, streaming or conferencing. The gaming laptop enhances play with Copilot+ PC experiences[1] on Windows 11 like Live Captions for in-game communication, in addition to Acer Intelligence Space that supports creative and productivity workflows alongside gaming. It is coupled with premium connectivity support including Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt™ 4, and high speed I/O ports for flexible use of peripherals and external displays.

Acer Nitro Series: Versatile Gaming for Every User

The new Nitro devices offer a range of performance and portability options for casual gamers and value-conscious users.

The Acer Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-I51) is powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 355 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. It supports up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage and offers immersive audiovisuals for gamers and creators. It comes with DTS:X Ultra audio and a FHD IR webcam with a camera shutter in a streamlined design.

Acer also introduced the Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-I51), a thin gaming laptop measuring less than 17.9 mm powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 355 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (798 AI TOPS). It is a great option for casual or on-the-go gamers seeking modern features at an accessible price point. It features a 16-inch WUXGA display, a 4-zone RGB keyboard, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E, and a FHD IR webcam with a camera shutter. 

All new Predator and Nitro gaming laptops pair powerful hardware with Acer Intelligence Space, a suite of AI-enhanced tools for creativity, productivity, and gaming. As Copilot+ PCs powered by Windows 11, they feature an NPU capable of performing over 45 AI TOPS to accelerate on-device AI, enabling unique experiences like Live Captions[2] for real-time translations and Image Creator[3] for custom content enhancing play and creation beyond gaming.

Predator Galea 570 Gaming Headset

The Predator Galea 570 gaming headset features 50 mm drivers that deliver deep bass and crisp highs, and the sound and mic settings can be tailored with the Predator QuarterMaster app. ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) technology allows for clear communications, whether using the detachable omnidirectional boom mic or the built-in mic, as it continuously suppresses ambient noise to highlight the user's voice. It provides three modes of flexible connectivity, including 2.4 GHz (via USB-A/C dongle), Bluetooth 5.4, or wired, allowing up to 30 hours of lag-free use.

Predator Cestus 530 Gaming Mouse

The Predator Cestus 530 gaming mouse features a PixArt PAW3395 sensor that delivers unmatched precision and lightning-fast response with up to 26,000 DPI, 650 IPS tracking, and 8,000 Hz polling rate. Triple connectivity modes allow users to seamlessly switch between wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz wireless. It is rated for 80 million clicks, while the Predator QuarterMaster app lets users tweak performance, buttons, and lighting.

Price and Availability

The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-I51) will be available in North America in Q3'2026; in EMEA in Q2'2026; and in Australia in Q1'2026.

The Acer Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-I51) will be available in North America in Q2'2026 2026; in EMEA in Q2'2026; and in Australia in Q2'2026.

The Acer Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-I51) will be available in North America in Q3'2026 and in EMEA in Q2'2026.

The Predator Galea 570 will be available in North America in Q1'2026, starting at USD 149; and in EMEA in Q1'2026, starting at EUR 149.

The Predator Cestus 530 will be available in North America in Q1'2026, starting at USD 109; and in EMEA in Q1'2026, starting at EUR 99.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications, and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

Specifications

Name

Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

Model

PHN16S-I51

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processor

Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H

Graphics

Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU

Display

16-inch 16:10 OLED WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, 1 ms response time, High Dynamic Range Imaging, PCI-P3 100%

Memory

Up to 64 GB DDR5 Memory

Storage

Up to 2 TB PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD

Cooling

5th Gen AeroBlade™ 3D Metal fan, liquid metal thermal grease

Dimensions

356.78 (L) x 275.5 (D) x 12.0~18.90 (H) mm, 2.3 kg

Wi-Fi and Connectivity

Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro Wi-Fi 6E, Supports Bluetooth 5.3 or above

Ports

Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, MicroSD card reader, 3.55 mm combo jack, RJ-45, DC-In

Audio

DTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers, triple-mic array

Web Cam

FHD 1920 x 1080 IR

Features

Copilot+ PC, PredatorSense, Acer Intelligence Space, Slim chassis design, 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard, Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer PurifiedView

Name

Acer Nitro V 16 AI

Model

ANV16-I51

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processor

Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 355

Graphics

Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU

Display

16-inch 16:10 WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 180 Hz, 100% sRGB color gamut, MUX Switch

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR5 Memory

Storage

Up to 2 TB PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD

Cooling

Dual fan, dual-intake, and dual-exhaust system

Dimensions

356.50 (L) x 260 (D) x 11.37~19.9 (H) mm, 2.1 kg

Wi-Fi and Connectivity

Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2

Ports

Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C (with DP 3.0), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (with offline charging), two USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm combo jack, RJ-45, DC-In, Kensington lock

Audio

DTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers, triple-mic array

Web Cam

FHD 1920 x 1080 IR, with camera shutter

Features

Copilot+ PC, Acer Intelligence Space, 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard, Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer PurifiedView, NitroSense

Name

Acer Nitro V 16S AI

Model

ANV16S-I51

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processor

Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 355

Graphics

Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU

Display

16-inch 16:10 WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 180 Hz, 100% sRGB color gamut, MUX Switch

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR5 Memory

Storage

Up to 2 TB PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD

Cooling

Dual fan, dual-intake, and dual-exhaust system

Dimensions

356.50 (L) x 260 (D) x 10.3~17.9 (H) mm, 2.3 kg

Wi-Fi and Connectivity

Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2

Ports

Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C (with power delivery), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (with offline charging), two USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm combo jack, RJ-45, DC-In, Kensington lock

Audio

DTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers, triple-mic array

Web Cam

FHD 1920 x 1080 IR, with camera shutter

Features

Copilot+ PC, Acer Intelligence Space, Slim chassis design,4-zone RGB backlit keyboard, Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer PurifiedView, NitroSense

Name

Predator Galea 570

Model

PHR550

Wired/Wireless

Wireless(2.4G+BT)+Wired

Battery

1000mAh

Color

Black

Headphone Drivers

Φ50mm

Frequency Response

Speaker: 20~20KHz

Microphone: 100~10KHz

Frame material

ABS

Ear pad material

PU

Type

Ear pad: Over ear

Microphone: Omnidirectional

ENC

Yes

Maximum Input Power

40mW

Sensitivity

Speaker: 120 dB ± 3 dB
Microphone: -38 dB ± 3 dB

Impedance

32Ω ± 15%

Software

Predator QuarterMaster 

Play time

30 hours (BT mode)

23 hours (2.4G mode)

Charging time

2 hours

Charging connector

USB Type-C (Headset) to USB Type-A (Power Source)

Platform Compatibility

Windows10/ Windows11/ iOS/ Mac OS

Android OS/ PS4/ PS5/ Switch

Product weight

310.5g ±5g

Product dimensions

Headset: 213 x 94 x 166 mm
Dongle: 61 x 21 x 10 mm

Name

Predator Cestus 530

Model

PMR530

Mode

Triple mode (Wired + 2.4GHz+ BT)

Battery

500mA Lithium battery

Shape

Ergonomic

Number of Buttons

7 buttons

Programmable Buttons

7 buttons

Switch

80 million clicks lifetime (left/right keys)

Sensor

PixArt PAW3395

Maximum DPI

26,000 DPI

DPI setting

7 levels

IPS

650 IPS (Inch per Second)

Acceleration

50 G

USB Polling Rate

1ms response at 8000Hz (Wired & 2.4GHz)

1ms response at 1000Hz (BT)

Connector

USB A

Color

16.8 millions RGB color

Support

Windows Operating System

Software

Predator QuarterMaster
Windows Dynamic Lighting

Product weight

105 ± 5 g

Product Dimensions

126 (L) x 73 (W) x 42 (H) mm

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world's top technology companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. The company continues to evolve by embracing innovation across its offerings, which include computers and displays, while branching out to new businesses. Acer is also committed to sustainable growth, exploring new opportunities that align with its environmental and social responsibilities. The Acer Group employs nearly 12,000 employees that contribute to the research, design, marketing, sales and support of products, solutions, and services that break barriers between people and technology. Visit www.acer.com for more information.

© 2026 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Intel, the Intel logo, and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.

[1] Copilot+ PC experiences vary by device and market and may require updates continuing to roll out; timing varies.

[2] Translation for video and audio subtitles into English from 40+ languages and from 27 languages into Chinese (Simplified).

[3] Optimized for English text prompts and requires a Microsoft account and internet connection to access cloud services that help ensure the responsible use of AI.

SOURCE Acer

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spent much of his CES speech discussing artificial-intelligence opportunities in self-driving cars and robotics. But roughly an hour into his presentation, investors got what they wanted.

CNBC's John Fortt joins 'Fast Money' to talk Jensen Huang's keynote address at CES.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Intrepid Potash, Inc. ("Intrepid", "our", or "we") (NYSE:IPI), Aquatech International, LLC ("Aquatech"), and Adionics today announce progress on their lithium development project in Wendover, Utah, with the successful completion of test work to produce a battery-grade lithium carbonate from byproduct brine at Intrepid's Wendover, Utah potash facility.

Test Results Demonstrate Ability to Convert Brine to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

The potential to develop a lithium processing facility in Wendover, Utah has continued to progress as Adionics and Aquatech successfully produced battery-grade lithium carbonate in a demonstration test of Intrepid's Wendover brine. The testing results achieved a lithium extraction rate of 92.9%, producing an overall lithium chloride purity above 99.5%. The lithium that was produced from Adionics' facility was further processed by Aquatech to validate the conversion and refining to battery-grade lithium carbonate. In additional testing, Aquatech successfully converted the lithium-rich brine to a ≥99.5% lithium carbonate product, meeting key specifications for battery manufacturing. With the successful testing results, the parties will continue to move forward under the current Joint Development Agreement ("JDA") with their evaluation of a lithium facility in Wendover.

Kevin Crutchfield, Intrepid's Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"We are very excited to partner with Aquatech and Adionics to continue the development of our lithium resource at Wendover. Advancements in direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies have come at the perfect time, as the United States has reprioritized increasing its production of critical minerals. We believe the existing infrastructure at our Wendover potash operation and the presence of lithium in our post-process brine differentiates this opportunity from other lithium development projects and we're hopeful our Wendover lithium project will be among the first domestic projects to enter the market. For this project, we still plan to limit our capital exposure and risk, and will continue to maintain our focus on our core fertilizer operations, but successfully monetizing lithium from our byproduct magnesium chloride brine will constitute an important step forward in driving margin improvement at Wendover. We are pleased with the testing results that have allowed Aquatech and Adionics additional confidence to move forward with this project."

Devesh Sharma, CEO of Aquatech, noted:
"We are excited about this project for many reasons, including the advantage we have by working with Intrepid to be able to access brine from Intrepid's existing potash production site. Coupled with the naturally high lithium concentration in the resource, we expect our integrated flowsheet will operate at an attractive marginal cost, allowing us to produce domestic lithium at a pace and cost point that can compete with global benchmarks."

François-Xavier Rame, Adionics' CEO, added:
"We are pleased to support Intrepid and Aquatech to process brine to produce a high-purity lithium product. Our preliminary testing results confirm that our liquid-liquid direct lithium extraction technology will likely be able to efficiently recover lithium from the complex brine. Our collaboration with Intrepid and Aquatech reflects our ambition to provide practical, resource-efficient solutions for lithium extraction."

Joint Development Agreement
Intrepid, Aquatech and Adionics are working pursuant to a JDA, which establishes a framework for the parties to (i) complete comprehensive feasibility studies and detailed engineering of a 5,000 metric tonne lithium extraction facility with a goal of reaching final investment decision in 2026, (ii) advance project design and development of the project, and (iii) and negotiate definitive agreements to enable construction and operation of the proposed lithium project. The parties anticipate the lithium processing facility will use some of Intrepid's existing infrastructure in Wendover, Utah, Aquatech's expertise to design, develop and operate a lithium facility, and Adionics' DLE technology to convert Intrepid's post-process brine to lithium carbonate.

About Aquatech
Aquatech is a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, helping the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals through innovative, integrated approaches. Leveraging its PEARL™ end-to-end technology platform for critical minerals—including lithium—along with decades of experience executing, delivering, and operating large, complex projects, Aquatech is proud to lead the development of this transformative project, positioning the United States at the forefront of critical mineral production. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

About Adionics
Adionics is at the forefront of lithium extraction advancements, offering a revolutionary approach that meets the needs of today's mining professionals. Adionics specializes in a closedloop, liquid-liquid extraction process that efficiently and sustainably recovers lithium salts from various brines, including continental, geothermal or produced water. Adionics' technology uses their proprietary Flionex® system, a highly customized fluid that acts like a key to unlock and extract lithium without the need for traditional reagents. This patented process achieves high lithium recovery rates with minimal water usage and environmental impact.

About Intrepid
Intrepid is a diversified mineral company that delivers potassium, magnesium, sulfur, salt, and water products essential for customer success in agriculture, animal feed and the oil and gas industry. Intrepid is the only U.S. producer of muriate of potash, which is applied as an essential nutrient for healthy crop development, utilized in several industrial applications and used as an ingredient in animal feed. In addition, Intrepid produces a specialty fertilizer, Trio®, which delivers three key nutrients, potassium, magnesium, and sulfate, in a single particle. Intrepid also provides water, magnesium chloride, brine, and various oilfield services.

Intrepid serves diverse customers in markets where a logistical advantage exists and is a leader in the use of solar evaporation for potash production, resulting in lower cost and more environmentally friendly production. Intrepid's mineral production comes from three solar solution potash facilities and one conventional underground Trio® mine.

Intrepid routinely posts important information, including information about upcoming investor presentations and press releases, on its website under the Investor Relations tab. Investors and other interested parties are encouraged to enroll at intrepidpotash.com, to receive automatic email alerts or RSS feeds for new postings.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain statements concerning expectations for the future that are forward-looking within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements contain known and unknown risks and uncertainties (many of which are difficult to predict and beyond management's control) that may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from anticipated or projected results. Forward-looking statement in this press release include, but are not limited to, the JDA and benefits of the lithium project. An extensive list of specific material risks and uncertainties affecting Intrepid is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other quarterly and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Intrepid undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events.

CONTACT:
Evan Mapes, CFA, Investor Relations Manager 
Phone: 303-996-3042 
Email: [email protected]

Jessica Hall, Aquatech
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Aquatech

Acer also launches the Veriton 2000 Large Tower and Veriton All-In-One desktop series, powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, providing businesses with more options for secure, AI-powered performance

Editor's Summary

The Acer Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation, designed for prosumers, creators, and gamers, is powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processors and built for AI workloads.
The Acer Veriton Vero 4000 and 6000 All-in-One desktops, built with recycled materials, are powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, blending AI performance and enhanced security for modern business teams.
The Acer Veriton 2000 Large Tower, designed for content producers, enables faster AI-assisted business performance and productivity.
The Acer Veriton 2000 All-In-One desktop, powered by up to Intel Core Ultra processors with Intel Graphics, is built for small and medium businesses (SMB), field crews, and office operations that rely on fast, efficient, and unified computing.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Acer announced a comprehensive new range of Veriton desktop computers for businesses, including all-in-ones (AIO), a large tower, and an AI mini workstation, designed to boost productivity and creativity amid increasing business demands.

Acer Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation for Prosumers, Creators, and Gamers

The Acer Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation (VRA100) is a Copilot+ PC powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processors, providing prosumers, creators, and gamers with advanced AI performance and unique AI experiences on Windows 11. With AMD Radeon™ 8060S Graphics, 50 NPU TOPS, and 60 TFLOPS, the Acer Veriton RA100 delivers up to 120 billion parameters for demanding workloads such as running local AI models, generative AI, 3D design, and content creation. The ultra-fast and high storage capacity, four channel memory of up to 128 GB LPDDR5X, and up to 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD storage provide smooth multitasking and reliable performance across demanding applications. The Acer Veriton RA100 can easily handle tasks that require high-frequency processing, making it ideal for product designers and engineers, AI developers, animators and other creators dealing with large 3D models and complex renderings in real time.

Designed for AI creativity, the Acer Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation accelerates 3D design, making light work for professionals developing and deploying local LLMs, generative AI applications, or for creators editing and rendering high-resolution assets. The device's AI-optimized performance supports design, coding, and light gaming. The workstation's adaptive performance feature allows professionals to adjust the power by choosing from Silent Mode for general office tasks, Balanced Mode for lightweight gaming or multitasking, or Performance Mode for AI computing or AAA gaming. The adaptive modes also enable users to manage of cooling and noise levels based on workflow needs. To ensure stable connectivity, the Acer Veriton RA100 comes with an RJ45 Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth® 5.4, while a Kensington lock slot helps safeguard the device in shared environments.

Acer Veriton Vero 4000 and 6000 Series of All-in-One Desktops for Modern Workplaces

The Acer Veriton Vero 4000 (VVZ4734G/VVZ4734GT) and Acer Veriton Vero 6000 (VVZ6734G/VVZ6734GT) All-in-One desktops blend strong AI performance with robust security and efficient manageability in a sleek, eco-conscious design for modern workplaces. Users can achieve more with this pair of AIO desktops built on Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 processors with up to 64 GB DDR5 memory and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage for seamless multitasking and responsiveness. The Acer Veriton Vero 4000 AIO sports Intel Graphics, and the Acer Veriton Vero 6000 model additionally features Intel vPro for enhanced security, remote management capabilities for IT departments, and improved stability and performance for business users. 

Both Acer Veriton Vero AIOs feature a 23.8-inch Full HD (1920x1080), 144 Hz touch display, with 250 nits brightness. The ergo stand and VESA mount support flexible workspace setups, offering smooth, responsive experiences. For seamless connectivity, it offers Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth® 5.4, and an RJ45 connector for wired environments. Teams can work together effortlessly with a 5.0 MP infrared webcam with privacy shutter, built-in stereo speakers, and Acer PurifiedVoice software for crisp audio during meetings and hybrid team collaboration. These robust business devices are tested to MIL-STD 810H standards and feature EPEAT Gold registration, TCO, and Energy Star 9.0 certification for dependable, energy-efficient, and durable all-in-one operation. For device security, it features a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 and a Kensington lock. Built with the planet in mind, the Acer Veriton Vero 4000 and 6000 AIOs are built using post-consumer recycled materials and shipped in 100% recyclable packaging, reflecting Acer's commitment to sustainability and circular design.

Acer Veriton 2000 Large Tower for Powerful Content Creation and Everyday Productivity

Powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 5080 GPUs, the Acer Veriton 2000 Large Tower (VK2730G) is a high-performance desktop PC, designed to streamline AI-assisted content creation and everyday productivity among SMBs.  Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio.

The powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPUs deliver 1,801 AI TOPS for smooth AI tasks, modeling, content creation, rendering, and editing. With scalable memory and fast storage for expansion as workloads grow, it offers up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory and up to 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage for large media files and faster project load times. 

Featuring smart device management, the Acer Veriton 2000 Large Tower can be managed with little to no IT support thanks to Acer Sense, a single intuitive app that manages, monitors, and maintains systems effortlessly and streamlines updates, diagnostics, and performance tracking. For fast, reliable connectivity, the large tower is supported by Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth® 5.4, and comes with an RJ45 connector for stable, high-speed networking across devices and platforms. Certified for efficiency, the Acer Veriton 2000 Large Tower is designed responsibly with Energy Star compliance and EPEAT Bronze registration for energy-efficient and sustainable business operation.

Acer Veriton 2000 All-In-One for Small and Medium Businesses

Built for SMBs, field crews, and office operations that rely on fast, efficient, and unified computing, the Acer Veriton 2000 All-In-One  (VZ2515G) is powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 processors with Intel Graphics, up to 64 GB DDR5 memory, and 1 TB SSD storage for fast access to files and data, delivering responsive and efficient performance for everyday business demands. The Acer Veriton 2000 All-In-One features a 23.8-inch Full HD (1920x1080) display with 250 nits brightness for sharper clarity, and a 16:9 aspect ratio supports VESA mount compatibility for flexible installation in offices or kiosks. The panel is also tilt-adjustable for flexible positioning during meetings and presentations. 

This business-ready AIO desktop is designed for the world of hybrid work with Windows 11 Pro shielding against potential emerging cybersecurity threats. Sensitive data is safeguarded with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 and a Kensington lock slot, providing hardware-level protection and physical security in shared or public environments. Connectivity and collaboration are seamless with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth® 5.2, supported by the RJ45 connector for stable, high-speed wired connections.

Availability

The Acer Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation (VRA100) will be available in North America in Q1'2026 and in EMEA in Q1'2026.

The Acer Veriton Vero 4000 All-In-One (VVZ4734G/VVZ4734GT) will be available in EMEA in Q1'2026 and in Australia in Q1'2026.

The Acer Veriton Vero 6000 All-In-One (VVZ6734G/VVZ6734GT) will be available in EMEA in Q1'2026.

The Acer Veriton 2000 Large Tower (VK2730G) will be available in EMEA in Q1'2026.

The Acer Veriton 2000 All-In-One (VZ2515G) will be available in EMEA in Q1'2026 and in Australia in Q1'2026.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

Name

Acer Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation

Model

VRA100

Operating System

Windows 11 Pro

Processor

AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 Processor

Graphics

AMD Radeon™ 8060S Graphics

Memory

Up to 128 GB of Four-channel LPDDR5X 8533 MT/S

Storage

Up to 4 TB M.2 2280 PCI-e SSD

Dimensions

203 (W) x 192 (D) x 70 (H) mm (7.99 x 7.56 x 2.76 inches)

Wi-Fi and Connectivity

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth® 5.4, 2.5G Ethernet

Ports

Front: Card reader, audio jack, two USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type-A ports, USB 4 Gen3 40Gbps Type C port

Rear: USB 4 Gen3 40Gbps Type C port, USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type A port, two USB 2.0 Type A ports, HDMI  2.1, DisplayPort, LAN, audio jack

Name

Acer Veriton Vero 4000 All-In-One Desktop

Model

VVZ4734G/VVZ4734GT

Operating System

Windows 11 Pro

Processor

Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285

Graphics

Intel Graphics

Display

23.8-inch, 16:9 (1920*1080), 250 nits

Memory

Up to 64 GB of Dual-channel DDR5 6400 MT/S

Storage

Up to 2048 GB M.2 2280 PCI-e Gen4 Performance SSD

Optical Media Drive

8X DVD-RW drive

Dimensions

540 (W) x 52.5 (D) x 344.2 (H) mm (21.26 x 2.07 x 13.55 inches) without stand

Wi-Fi and Connectivity

Up to Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth® 5.4

Ports

Front: Card reader, audio jack, two USB 2.0 Type A ports

Rear: HDMI 1.4b, DisplayPort, Serial COM port, LAN, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps Type C port, four USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type A ports,

Audio

Built-in stereo speakers

Web Cam

Integrated 5.0 MP+IR webcam with 2 stereo microphones

Hinge

Panel tiltable from -5° to 35°, Swivel: +/- 30°, Pivot: +/-90°, Height Adjustment:165mm

Name

Acer Veriton Vero 6000 All-In-One Desktop

Model

VVZ6734G/VVZ6734GT

Operating System

Windows 11 Pro

Processor

Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285

Graphics

Intel Graphics

Display

23.8-inch, 16:9 (1920*1080), 250 nits

Memory

Up to 64 GB of Dual-channel DDR5 6400 MT/S

Storage

Up to 2048 GB M.2 2280 PCI-e Gen4 Performance SSD

Optical Media Drive

8X DVD-RW drive

Dimensions

540 (W) x 52.5 (D) x 344.2 (H) mm (21.26 x 2.07 x 13.55 inches) without stand

Wi-Fi and Connectivity

Up to Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth® 5.4

Ports

Front: Card reader, audio jack, two USB 2.0 Type A ports

Rear: HDMI 1.4b, DisplayPort, Serial COM port, LAN, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps Type C port, four USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type A ports,

Audio

Built-in stereo speakers

Web Cam

Integrated 5.0 MP+IR webcam with 2 stereo microphones

Hinge

Panel tiltable from -5° to 35°, Swivel: +/- 30°, Pivot: +/-90°, Height Adjustment:165mm

Name

Acer Veriton 2000 Large Tower

Model

VK2730G

Operating System

Windows 11 Pro

Processor

Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285

Graphics

Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080

Memory

Up to 64 GB of Dual-channel DDR5 5600 MT/S

Storage

2048 GB M.2 2280 PCI-e Gen4 Performance SSD

Dimensions

190 (W) x 438 (D) x 378 (H) mm (7.48 x 17.24 x 14.88 inches)

Wi-Fi and Connectivity

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth® 5.4

Ports

Front: Audio jack, USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps Type C port, two USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps Type A ports

Rear: LAN, PS/2, three audio jacks, two USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps Type A ports, four USB 2.0 Type A ports

Name

Acer Veriton 2000 All-In-One Desktop

Model

VZ2515G

Operating System

Windows 11 Pro

Processor

Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 255U

Graphics

Intel Graphics

Memory

Up to 64 GB of Dual-channel DDR5 5600 MT/S

Storage

Up to 1024 GB M.2 2280 PCI-e SSD

Dimensions

540.40 (W) x 163.22 (D) x 415.51 (H) mm (21.28 x 6.43 x 16.36

inches)

Wi-Fi and Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth® 5.2

Ports

Front: Audio jack, USB 2.0 Type C port, USB 2.0 Type A port

Rear: HDMI 1.4b, DisplayPort, LAN, two audio jacks, two USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type A ports, two USB 2.0 Type A ports

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world's top technology companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. The company continues to evolve by embracing innovation across its offerings, which include computers and displays, while branching out to new businesses. Acer is also committed to sustainable growth, exploring new opportunities that align with its environmental and social responsibilities. The Acer Group employs nearly 12,000 employees that contribute to the research, design, marketing, sales and support of products, solutions, and services that break barriers between people and technology. Visit www.acer.com for more information.

© 2026 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Intel, the Intel logo, and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.

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HOUSTON, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (Nasdaq: PAA) and Plains GP Holdings (Nasdaq: PAGP) announced today their quarterly distributions with respect to the fourth quarter of 2025 and also announced timing of fourth quarter 2025 earnings.

Fourth Quarter Distribution Declaration
PAA and PAGP announced the following quarterly cash distributions, each of which will be payable on February 13, 2026, to holders of the respective securities at the close of business on January 30, 2026:

PAA Common Units – $0.4175 per Common Unit ($1.67 per unit on an annualized basis), which represents a $0.0375 increase from the distribution paid in November 2025 ($0.15 per unit increase, or 10%, on an annualized basis).PAGP Class A Shares – $0.4175 per Class A Share ($1.67 per Class A Share on an annualized basis), which represents a $0.0375 increase from the distribution paid in November 2025 ($0.15 per unit increase, or 10%, on an annualized basis).PAA Series A Preferred Units – $0.61524 per Series A Preferred Unit (approximately $2.46 per unit on an annualized basis). For its Series B Preferred Units, PAA announced a quarterly distribution of $21.02 per Series B Unit (based on the applicable quarterly floating rate), which will be payable on February 17, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on February 2, 2026.

Although equity holders should consult their own tax advisor regarding their particular circumstances, due to the pending NGL assets sale, PAGP expects to report positive current earnings and profits for the Tax Year 2026, making part of its Class A Share cash distribution taxable as a dividend. The transaction is not estimated to result in a material change in the previous forecast regarding when routine PAGP distributions will shift from being a return of capital to being taxed as dividends or when PAGP will become a taxpaying entity. After the transaction closes, and upon payment of quarterly distributions throughout 2026, Plains will publish Form 8937, Report of Organizational Actions Affecting Basis of Securities to clarify the expected portion of the quarterly distribution that will be taxed as a dividend. In addition, to the extent any cash distribution exceeds a Class A Shareholder’s tax basis, it should be taxable as a capital gain. Qualified Notices under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446 with respect to the PAA Common Unit distribution and PAA Series B Preferred Unit distribution will be posted on the Plains website under “Investor Relations – Unit Information.” 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Timing
PAA and PAGP also announced that they will release fourth quarter 2025 earnings before market open on Friday, February 6, 2026. Following the announcement, PAA and PAGP will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT (10 a.m. ET) with analysts and investors to discuss earnings. The call will be webcast live on the internet and may be accessed through the "Investors Relations” section of the website at www.plains.com. An audio replay will be available on the website after the call.

About Plains
PAA is a publicly traded master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and provides logistics services for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGL). PAA owns an extensive network of pipeline gathering and transportation systems, in addition to terminalling, storage, processing, fractionation and other infrastructure assets serving key producing basins, transportation corridors and major market hubs and export outlets in the United States and Canada. On average, PAA handles approximately nine million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL. 

PAGP is a publicly traded entity that owns an indirect, non-economic controlling general partner interest in PAA and an indirect limited partner interest in PAA, one of the largest energy infrastructure and logistics companies in North America. 

PAA and PAGP are headquartered in Houston, Texas. More information is available at www.plains.com.

Investor Relations Contacts:
Blake Fernandez
Ross Hovde
[email protected]
(866) 809-1291

"Someday a billion cars on the road will all be autonomous," Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at CES 2026.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Agilon (AGL) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired Agilon securities between February 26, 2025 and August 4, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Melissa Forunato directly at (212) 355-4648.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Agilon Health, Inc. (“Agilon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AGL) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Agilon securities between February 26, 2025 and August 4, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).Investors have until March 2, 2026 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Allegation Details:

According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Defendants recklessly issued guidance for 2025 that they knew or should have known was not going to be achieved, given material industry headwinds of which they were aware; (2) Defendants materially overstated the immediate positive financial impact from “strategic actions” taken by agilon to reduce risk; and (3) as a result, defendants’ statements about agilon’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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If you purchased or otherwise acquired Agilon shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at [email protected], telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York, South Carolina, and California. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in securities, derivative, and commercial litigation as well as individuals in consumer protection and data privacy litigation. The firm has a nationwide practice and routinely handles cases in both federal and state courts. For more information about the firm, please visit www.bespc.com. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2026) - Vital Energy Inc. (TSXV: VUX) (the "Corporation" or "Vital") announces that the Corporation acquired seven (7) sections totaling approximately 1,792 hectares of Alberta Crown petroleum and natural gas ("P&NG") rights in the Elmworth area of the Grande Prairie region, Alberta, for a total purchase price of $5,998,139, inclusive of bonus consideration and associated Crown fees.

The acquired lands include P&NG rights from surface or base of the Nikanassin Formation to the base of the Halfway Formation under a four-year Northern P&NG License. Together with two (2) sections previously acquired in 2025, Vital now holds a total of nine (9) sections in the same area. Based on internal technical work completed to date, Vital has identified the potential for up to 44 drilling locations across this land base in Charlie Lake dolomite/siltstone reservoir.

Vital intends to focus a significant portion of its future technical, operational and capital efforts on its higher production potential Charlie Lake asset within the Charlie Lake reservoir core area of Grand Prairie region.

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Vital Energy Inc. is a publicly traded junior oil and gas company ("VUX" TSXV) whose primary focus is light and medium crude oil production in Western Canada.
Website: www.vitalenergyoil.com

For further information please contact
Yingchuan Wu, President
Tel: (403) 988-8286
Fax: (403) 699-9660
Or visit our website at:
www.vitalenergyoil.com

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

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking information. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information regarding: the business of the Corporation, including future plans and objectives, and the acquired lands. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. This forward-looking information reflects Vital's current beliefs and is based on information currently available to Vital and on assumptions Vital believes are reasonable. These assumptions include, but are not limited to: the underlying value of Vital and its common shares, Vital's current and initial understanding and analysis of its projects and the development required for such projects; the costs of Vital's projects; Vital's general and administrative costs remaining constant; and the market acceptance of Vital's business strategy. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Vital to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; industry condition; volatility of commodity prices; imprecision of reserve estimates; environmental risks; operational risks in exploration and development; general capital market conditions and market prices for securities; delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals; the actual results of future operations; competition; changes in legislation, including environmental legislation, ‎affecting Vital; the timing and availability of external financing on acceptable terms; and lack of qualified, skilled labour or loss of key individuals. A description of additional risk factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking information can be found in Vital's disclosure documents on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca. Although Vital has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking information contained in this news release represents the expectations of Vital as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. However, Vital expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/279527

Source: Vital Energy Inc.

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SentinelOne NYSE: S stock has struggled for years as slowing growth, fierce competition, and, more recently, macroeconomic headwinds and a CFO departure have sapped investor confidence.

However, while concerns surrounding this cybersecurity company are real, the impact on the stock price has become disconnected from reality. The company is slowing but maintains a solid pace, outperforms consensus, and has a robust outlook supported not only by industry trends but also by the company’s utility to clients.

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52-Week Range$14.43▼

$25.24Price Target$22.33

The valuation metrics set the stage for this stock to triple in value in the near-to-mid-term and then double again over the longer term.

SentinelOne’s price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 77X in early January puts a premium on the stock relative to the S&P 500, but is 30 handles below its leading independent competitor CrowdStrike NASDAQ: CRWD and fails to price in the long-term outlook. Crowdstrike's growth has slowed to the low-20% range, and its stock trades at a much higher valuation relative to long-term earnings forecasts.

Revenue is forecasted to sustain a 20% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years, then slow to the high teens while margins expand, putting the stock at only 4X its 2035 forecast. The stock could easily triple in price and still not match CRWD’s nearly 14X valuation, a price point at which both stocks still present deep value. If SentinelOne outperforms guidance, which is likely given the industry trends, the value to buy-and-hold investors is deeper than it appears. 

Industry competition is fierce, but SentinelOne is well-positioned, and industry-wide growth is expected to be robust. Cybersecurity needs are driven by an ever-increasing number of attacks and the need to secure operations. Digitization and cloud use are expanding globally, with service penetration compounding activity. The forecast for cybersecurity is for a mid-to-high-teens CAGR over the next decade, which will double or even triple in size by 2035, with demand centered on Internet of Things (IoT), identity and access, and cloud security—areas in which SentinelOne excels. 

SentinelOne’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform unifies protection across multiple security vectors, giving organizations centralized visibility and control. It secures endpoints and cloud workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, including identity and access control. Its AI and machine learning support real-time detection and response, proactive protection, and automated remediation to limit the impact of incidents.

Analysts and Institutions Accumulated SentinelOne in 2025
Although some late-year bearishness in activity aided SentinelOne's price decline, analysts and institutions accumulated the stock in 2025. The late-year trends included numerous price target reductions and an institutional group that sold on balance; however, the remaining data is bullish.

SentinelOne Stock Forecast Today12-Month Stock Price Forecast:
$22.33
51.50% Upside

Moderate Buy
Based on 32 Analyst Ratings

Current Price$14.74High Forecast$28.00Average Forecast$22.33Low Forecast$16.00SentinelOne Stock Forecast Details

Institutions own more than 90% of this stock and revealed a high degree of confidence in the first three quarters of last year, accumulating in each quarter at a pace of nearly $1.5 bought for each $1 sold. 

Analyst price targets fell throughout the year but slowed in Q4. Despite declining throughout the year, the consensus price target still indicates a 50% upside to the current price for the Moderate Buy-rated stock.  

Most fresh price targets are in a tight range around the consensus, with a few outliers. Even low-end targets still present upside opportunity. 

The price action is iffy. The market is oversold and extended, trading at a long-term low and resistance target, but it can still fall further.

The question is whether institutions will revert to accumulation at early January levels, which seems likely given the trends and outlook.

In this scenario, downside risk is limited, but still present, while upside potential is ample. Upcoming catalysts include the fiscal Q4 earnings report, scheduled for early March, and the onset of the Q1 earnings reporting season, when strength is expected across the tech industry, specifically among cybersecurity stocks. 

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Nvidia on Monday unveiled plans to test a robotaxi service with a partner as soon as 2027, highlighting the chipmaker's ambition to become a major player in the world of self-driving cars. 

The service would be offered with a partner, and would employ cars with "Level 4" driving, meaning they will be capable of driving without human intervention in pre-defined regions, Nvidia officials said at a self-driving demonstration in San Francisco last month. The company declined to name where it would operate and who its partner will be. 

"We will probably start with a limited availability but work with the partner for us to get our footing," Xinzhou Wu, Nvidia's vice president of automotive, said at the event.

Since 2015, Nvidia has offered chips and other technology for cars under the brand name Drive, but that remains a small part of the company's business. Automotive and robotics chips accounted for just $592 million in sales in the quarter ended in October, or about 1% of Nvidia's total revenue. Nvidia announced a robotaxi partnership with Uber in October.

The chipmaker said in December that it had developed software that can power a self-driving car, and that Mercedes-Benz models to be released in late 2026 will be able to use Nvidia's technology to navigate cities like San Francisco.

Self-driving cars remain one of the primary areas where Nvidia can show growth outside of AI infrastructure. CEO Jensen Huang has said that robotics — including self-driving cars — is the company's second most important growth category after artificial intelligence.

"We imagine that someday, a billion cars on the road will all be autonomous," Huang said at a launch event on Monday at the CES conference in Las Vegas. "You could either have it be a robotaxi that you're orchestrating and renting from somebody, or you could own it."

In addition to chips that go inside self-driving cars, Nvidia sells access to its famed AI chips as well as its simulation software to automotive companies so they can train self-driving models and develop technology. 

Nvidia says that car makers can use its Drive AGX Thor automotive computer, which costs about $3,500 per chip, to save on research and development costs, and get self-driving features to market faster. Nvidia said it works with car makers to tune its technology, such as determining how hard the car should accelerate, for specific vehicles.

"Some say, 'Hey, I need your help on training and optimizing my software on your chip, but I'll take care of simulation myself,'" said Ali Kani, general manager of Nvidia's automotive platform.

Car companies, like Mercedes-Benz, want to tune Nvidia's technology, market it as part of its in-car experience, and sell it as part of or alongside a new car.

Robotaxis have caught on in the past year, led by Alphabet's Waymo, which is operating a commercial taxi service without drivers in five U.S. markets, including San Francisco.

Nvidia's robotaxi announcement signals that it is targeting self-driving fleets in addition to personal cars that consumers could buy.

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Riding an Nvidia robotaxiIn December, Nvidia offered reporters and analysts an hour-long ride through San Francisco in a 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan. 

While my car had a safety driver employed by Mercedes-Benz behind the wheel, the driver said that the car was driving itself for 90% of the ride. 

The drive was uneventful. San Francisco is a tricky city to drive in, with big hills, frequent red lights and trucks unloading in the middle of streets, but I never felt stressed and could focus on holding a conversation.

But there was one major snag: the driver took control during a thorny situation where two buses and a self-driving Waymo were trying to pass in a four-lane road with street parking that also had trucks on both sides unloading goods. The driver had to back the car up and wait for the jam to clear.

Nvidia said my drive was "Level 2 Plus Plus," which means that its technology has features similar to Tesla's Full Self-Driving mode. Nvidia-powered cars like the Mercedes-Benz will have increasing self-driving capabilities, but the responsibility of keeping everyone safe still falls to the driver, who must pay attention at all times. 

The chipmaker said the system would eventually be able to do "park-to-park," meaning it can drive from a starting parking space to another, but the Mercedes-Benz CLA cars won't come with that feature to start.

"Any parking situation that you feel is intimidating, that car will solve for you," said Mercedes-Benz Group CEO Ola Källenius at an Nvidia event on Monday.

The Mercedes-Benz model that Nvidia demonstrated was launched last year in Europe, but it's launching in the U.S. this year, Kani said.

The Mercedes-Benz cars were rolled out with lane keep and driver assistance features to help drivers stay in their lanes, Kani said. The vehicles received a lane switching feature through a software update and will get hands-free highway driving, urban driving and park-to-park features this year.

Nvidia said that it is using two AI systems in Drive-powered cars to ensure safety. The car mostly drives with an "end-to-end" system, called a vision-language model, that uses AI to decipher visual sensors and chart a path.

The chipmaker said it also built a second, safety-oriented "stack," that uses strict rules — such as stopping at a stop sign — to take over when the AI is unsure about what to do.

Still, Nvidia hopes that recent advances in generative AI — driven by the company's graphics processing units — will allow self-driving algorithms to become more capable. Nvidia is targeting 2028 for point-to-point self-driving features in consumer cars. Eventually, Nvidia said it wants to make the car itself feel like an actual driver that the users can simply speak to.

"With transformers and generative AI, we can do much more," Wu said.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX: DIV and DIV.DB.A) (the “Corporation” or “DIV”) is pleased to announce that its board of directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.02375 per common share for the period of January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2026, which is equal to $0.285 per common share on an annualized basis. The dividend will be paid on January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 15, 2026.

About Diversified Royalty Corp.

DIV is a multi-royalty corporation, engaged in the business of acquiring top-line royalties from well-managed multi-location businesses and franchisors in North America. DIV’s objective is to acquire predictable, growing royalty streams from a diverse group of multi-location businesses and franchisors.

DIV currently owns the Mr. Lube + Tires, AIR MILES®, Sutton, Mr. Mikes, Nurse Next Door, Oxford Learning Centres, Stratus Building Solutions, BarBurrito and Cheba Hut trademarks. Mr. Lube + Tires is the leading quick lube service business in Canada, with locations across Canada. AIR MILES® is Canada’s largest coalition loyalty program. Sutton is among the leading residential real estate brokerage franchisor businesses in Canada. Mr. Mikes operates casual steakhouse restaurants primarily in western Canadian communities. Nurse Next Door is a home care provider with locations across Canada and the United States as well as in Australia. Oxford Learning Centres is one of Canada’s leading franchisee supplemental education services. Stratus Building Solutions is a leading commercial cleaning service franchise company providing comprehensive janitorial, building cleaning, and office cleaning services primarily in the United States. BarBurrito is the largest quick service Mexican restaurant food chain in Canada. Cheba Hut is a fast casual toasted sub sandwich franchise with locations in the United States.

DIV’s objective is to increase cash flow per share by making accretive royalty purchases and through the growth of purchased royalties. DIV intends to continue to pay a predictable and stable monthly dividend to shareholders and increase the dividend over time, in each case as cash flow per share allows.

Forward Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “will”, ”project”, “should”, “believe”, “confident”, “plan” and “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words. Specifically, forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements made in relation to: the amount and timing of the January 2026 dividend to be paid to DIV’s shareholders; DIV’s objective to continue to pay predictable and stable monthly dividends to shareholders; and DIV’s corporate objectives. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events, performance, or achievements of DIV to differ materially from those anticipated or implied by such forward-looking information.

DIV believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information included in this news release are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. In particular there can be no assurance that: DIV will be able to make monthly dividend payments to the holders of its common shares; or DIV will achieve any of its corporate objectives. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned that forward-looking information included in this news release are not guarantees of future performance, and such forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. More information about the risks and uncertainties affecting DIV’s business and the businesses of its royalty partners can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of its Annual Information Form dated March 24, 2025 and in its most recent Management’s Discussion and Analysis, copies of each of which are available under DIV’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

In formulating the forward-looking information contained herein, management has assumed that, among other things, DIV will generate sufficient cash flows from its royalties to service its debt and pay dividends to shareholders; the business and economic conditions affecting DIV and its royalty partners will continue substantially in the ordinary course, including without limitation with respect to general industry conditions, general levels of economic activity and regulations. These assumptions, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect.

All of the forward-looking information in this news release is qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, DIV. The forward-looking information included in this news release is presented as of the date of this news release and DIV assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by applicable law.

THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR THE ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Additional Information

Additional information relating to the Corporation and other public filings, is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Contact:
Sean Morrison, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Diversified Royalty Corp.
(236) 521-8470

Greg Gutmanis, President and Chief Financial Officer
Diversified Royalty Corp.
(236) 521-8471