Core Insights - State Street Corporation reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.97, surpassing analyst estimates of $2.78 [1] - Revenue increased by 7% year over year to $3.67 billion, exceeding the consensus forecast of $3.59 billion [1] Financial Performance - The company recorded $226 million in net repositioning charges during the quarter, which included $111 million for workforce rationalization and $69 million for real estate footprint optimization [2] - Total fee revenue rose by 8% year over year to $2.86 billion, driven by an 8% increase in servicing fees, a 15% rise in management fees, and a 13% gain in foreign exchange trading services [2] - Net interest income increased by 7% to $802 million [2] Asset Management - Assets under custody and/or administration grew by 16% year over year to $53.8 trillion [3] - Assets under management rose by 20% to $5.7 trillion, largely due to higher market levels [3]

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Core Viewpoint - Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has had its price target lowered to $57 from $61 by UBS, which maintains a Neutral rating, indicating muted expectations for the upcoming fourth-quarter earnings release [1] Group 1: Earnings Expectations - UBS does not expect the fourth-quarter earnings release to materially shift the investment debate, noting that sell-side estimates imply a 3.1% comparable sales increase, while buy-side expectations are closer to 1% [1] - The key focus for the upcoming earnings report is expected to be management's outlook for the year ahead, with UBS anticipating a wide guidance range similar to last year, likely spanning 1% to 4% for initial comparable sales expectations [2] Group 2: Future Guidance and Growth - The company previously indicated that 2026 would represent a period of profit-and-loss normalization, which UBS interprets as improving comparable sales growth and continued gross margin expansion [3] - However, UBS notes that investors are likely to wait for evidence that this scenario is achievable before re-rating the stock [3]

Core Viewpoint - Craig-Hallum raised Five Below's price target to $240 from $225, maintaining a Buy rating based on an unchanged 30x multiple applied to the fiscal 2027 earnings per share estimate of $8.00, which is an increase from the prior estimate of $7.50 [1] Group 1 - The revised target reflects a multiple that is modestly above Five Below's five-year average forward P/E of approximately 28x and peer averages near 23x, while aligning with the company's current fiscal 2026 multiple of 28.8x [1] - A premium valuation is justified due to accelerating same-store sales and Five Below's industry-leading unit-level economics [2] - Higher sales volumes are expected to drive upside to EBIT margins in fiscal 2026 and beyond, despite near-term uncertainty from tariffs [2] Group 2 - Valuation multiples could exceed the five-year average, supported by the strongest same-store sales performance among peers [2]

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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAKE) resulting from allegations that Lakeland may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased Lakeland securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arr ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Smart Digital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: SDM) between May 5, 2025 and September 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM EST. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 16, 2026. SO WHAT: If you purchased SDM securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensati ...

Single-Family Rental (SFR) REITs dropped materially on news that Trump is considering banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes. It is the latest leg down (drop on right side of chart) in what has already been a down year. SA For years we have not had much interest in the single-family rental REITs because they traded at premium valuations, and we considered them overvalued. However, with the latest drop, they have finally entered value territory. With newly interesting market ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 16, 2026) - Great Pacific Gold Corp. (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: GPGCF) (FSE: V3H) ("Great Pacific Gold," "GPAC," or the "Company") announces that pursuant to its annual long term incentive plan the board of directors has granted 3,610,000 incentive stock options ("Options") and 3,030,000 restricted share units ("RSUs") to the officers, directors, key employees and consultants of the Company.The Options are exercisable at $0.45 per share and expiring five yea ...

Big brands are returning to Fox News, contributing to a run-up in its parent company's shares that has validated a series of contrarian bets on the future of entertainment. ...