For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – January 26, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Advanced Micro Devices AMD and Nvidia NVDA. AMD's Resurgence: Outpacing NVIDIA in 2026 Healthy competition helps drive innovation and in turn, investor returns. That’s exactly what we’ve seen between two of the world’s largest chipmakers. The past year has been particularly noteworthy for Advanc...
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – January 26, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Advanced Micro Devices AMD and Nvidia NVDA. AMD's Resurgence: Outpacing NVIDIA in 2026 Healthy competition helps drive innovation and in turn, investor returns. That’s exactly what we’ve seen between two of the world’s largest chipmakers. The past year has been particularly noteworthy for Advanced Micro Devices, which not only staged a strong recovery but meaningfully outperformed Nvidia, the longtime AI leader. In terms of percentage returns, AMD shares rose approximately 77% in 2025, nearly doubling Nvidia's more modest 39% gain. While the two stocks moved in tandem during the first half of the year, the divergence gained steam in the latter half, particularly after AMD inked a multi-year deal to power OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure. AMD CEO Lisa Su referred to the partnership as a “true win-win, enabling the world’s most ambitious AI buildout and advancing the entire AI ecosystem.” The terms of the deal included deploying 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs. As we progress into 2026 with AMD trading around $250 per share in mid-January, the stock’s story remains compelling. The company's disciplined execution and expanding AI footprint provide a sincere opportunity for those seeking exposure to the ongoing data center transformation. Why AMD’s Outperformance Looks Set to Continue AMD's ascent in 2025 stemmed from a confluence of factors that highlighted its evolution from a perennial challenger to a credible threat in high-performance computing. The data center segment, now the core growth engine, delivered record revenue throughout the year. In Q3 2025, this segment posted $4.3 billion in revenues—up 22% year-over-year—driven by robust demand for 5th Gen EPYC processors and Instinct accelerators. AMD’s MI300 series ramps exceeded expectations, securing wins with major hyperscalers and enterprises seeking alternatives amid Nvidia supply constraints and pricing ...
(RTTNews) - Aroundtown SA (AT1.DE, AT), a real estate company, on Monday announced a shareholder distribution through a share buyback programme of up to 250 million euros, set to launch on January 26, and carried out throughout the year. The company cited strong 2025 performance, including robust operations, improved financial stability, lower financing costs, and successful disposals. The company...
(RTTNews) - Aroundtown SA (AT1.DE, AT), a real estate company, on Monday announced a shareholder distribution through a share buyback programme of up to 250 million euros, set to launch on January 26, and carried out throughout the year. The company cited strong 2025 performance, including robust operations, improved financial stability, lower financing costs, and successful disposals. The company said the current share price does not fully reflect its improved position and the market environment, and the buyback is part of capital recycling measures to use disposal proceeds accretively. Aroundtown SA is currently trading 3.55% higher at 2.5660 on the XETRA. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Amalgamated Bank lowered its position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG - Free Report) by 0.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 992,936 shares of the information services provider's stock after selling 5,470 shares during the quarter. Alphabet makes up about 1.7% of Amalgamated Bank's investme...
Amalgamated Bank lowered its position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG - Free Report) by 0.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 992,936 shares of the information services provider's stock after selling 5,470 shares during the quarter. Alphabet makes up about 1.7% of Amalgamated Bank's investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest holding. Amalgamated Bank's holdings in Alphabet were worth $241,830,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Oak Ridge Investments LLC lifted its stake in Alphabet by 1.8% in the 3rd quarter. Oak Ridge Investments LLC now owns 241,049 shares of the information services provider's stock valued at $58,707,000 after purchasing an additional 4,280 shares during the last quarter. Tred Avon Family Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Alphabet in the third quarter valued at approximately $4,119,000. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Alphabet by 1.6% during the 3rd quarter. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. now owns 52,379 shares of the information services provider's stock worth $12,757,000 after acquiring an additional 817 shares during the period. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA increased its holdings in shares of Alphabet by 1.7% during the 3rd quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 414,605 shares of the information services provider's stock worth $100,977,000 after acquiring an additional 6,994 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Stenger Family Office LLC raised its stake in Alphabet by 38.2% in the 3rd quarter. Stenger Family Office LLC now owns 16,942 shares of the information services provider's stock valued at $4,573,000 after acquiring an additional 4,681 shares during the period. 27.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Get Alpha...
Americana Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO - Free Report) by 4.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 196,685 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after acquiring an additional 8,940 shares during the quarter. Broadcom makes up approximately 2.0% of Amer...
Americana Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO - Free Report) by 4.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 196,685 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after acquiring an additional 8,940 shares during the quarter. Broadcom makes up approximately 2.0% of Americana Partners LLC's holdings, making the stock its 6th biggest position. Americana Partners LLC's holdings in Broadcom were worth $64,888,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in Broadcom in the 2nd quarter worth $18,579,549,000. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Broadcom by 1.3% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 483,442,939 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $133,261,046,000 after acquiring an additional 6,222,802 shares in the last quarter. Edgewood Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Broadcom in the second quarter worth about $1,571,438,000. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA grew its position in shares of Broadcom by 115.5% during the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 6,017,340 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock worth $1,658,680,000 after purchasing an additional 3,224,739 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. grew its position in shares of Broadcom by 8.4% during the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 38,449,630 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock worth $10,598,641,000 after purchasing an additional 2,978,768 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 76.43% of the company's stock. Get Broadcom alerts: Sign Up Broadcom News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week: Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research firms have w...
Schools should be phone-free throughout the entire day, the education secretary has told headteachers in England, stressing that pupils should not use the devices even as calculators or for research. Bridget Phillipson wrote to schools to underline updated guidance issued by the government last week, according to the BBC. “Schools should make sure those policies are applied consistently across cla...
Schools should be phone-free throughout the entire day, the education secretary has told headteachers in England, stressing that pupils should not use the devices even as calculators or for research. Bridget Phillipson wrote to schools to underline updated guidance issued by the government last week, according to the BBC. “Schools should make sure those policies are applied consistently across classes, and at all times and we want parents to back these policies too,” Phillipson said. Teachers were also advised not to use their phones in front of pupils. Phillipson said Ofsted, the schools watchdog, would inspect how schools implement the policy, while the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said it would take immediate action on children’s social media use. The updated guidance states that pupils “should not have access to their devices during lessons, break times, lunchtimes or between lessons”. DSIT data shows 99.9% of primary schools and 90% of secondary schools already have mobile phone policies. However, 58% of secondary school pupils reported phones being used without permission in some lessons, rising to 65% among key stage four pupils. Paul Whiteman, the general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, told the BBC school leaders “need support from government, not the threat of heavy-handed inspection”. The move comes as ministers consult on introducing an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s in the UK. Options include raising the digital age of consent and restricting potentially addictive app design features such as “streaks” and “infinite scrolling”. Ministers will visit Australia, where a ban came into force in December. The government will seek views from parents and young people and will respond in the summer, according to the DSIT. Last week, the House of Lords backed a Conservative-led amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill that proposed such a ban, despite it not being supported by the g...
Congress must make big changes to Social Security with benefit cuts rapidly approaching. Social Security is a major source of income for millions of retired workers, but the program has a serious financial problem. In recent years, costs have increased faster than revenue because of a demographic shift created by the aging population. Consequently, the trust fund, the account that pays benefits, i...
Congress must make big changes to Social Security with benefit cuts rapidly approaching. Social Security is a major source of income for millions of retired workers, but the program has a serious financial problem. In recent years, costs have increased faster than revenue because of a demographic shift created by the aging population. Consequently, the trust fund, the account that pays benefits, is on pace to be depleted within a few years. Projections vary, but the latest estimate from the Social Security Board of Trustees says the Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund will be exhausted by 2033. Thereafter, tax revenue, which would not be affected by the trust fund's depletion, would cover 77% of scheduled benefit payments, meaning benefits would automatically be cut by 23% across the board. Here are four Social Security changes that would collectively prevent across-the-board benefit cuts. 1. Apply Social Security's payroll tax to all income Social Security is primarily financed with a dedicated payroll tax. Workers and employers each contribute 6.2% of wages (i.e., 12.4% total). But some income is exempt. Specifically, the maximum taxable earnings limit is $184,500 in 2026. Any income above that threshold is not subject to the Social Security payroll tax. Importantly, Social Security is projected to run a $26 trillion deficit over the next 75 years. But the deficit could be reduced if more income was subject to Social Security's payroll tax. For instance, applying the tax to all income would eliminate 50% of the 75-year funding shortfall, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB). 2. Raise Social Security's payroll tax rate to 13.6% As mentioned, the Social Security payroll tax rate is currently 12.4%, split between workers and employers, meaning both parties contribute 6.2%. But a percentage of the financing shortfall would be resolved if the payroll tax rate were higher. For instance, increasing the payroll tax rate to 13.6%...
Earnings season is in full throttle, with results expected from big-name companies including UnitedHealth, Chevron and Boeing. A quartet of tech giants—Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Tesla—will also report results.
Earnings season is in full throttle, with results expected from big-name companies including UnitedHealth, Chevron and Boeing. A quartet of tech giants—Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Tesla—will also report results.