LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave Inc. (“Dave” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DAVE), one of the nation's leading neobanks, today announced that Nima Khajehnouri, a distinguished leader in artificial intelligence and data engineering, has joined its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Khajehnouri will serve as a member of the Company’s Audit Committee. Imran Khan, who has served on the Board since August 2023, is stepping down in conjunction with this appointment. Mr. Khajehnouri bri ...

The S&P 500 fell 1.2%, pulling back further from the record it set early last week. It was the first time U.S. markets could react to the escalation from Trump, as they were closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 536 points, or 1.1%, as of 10:56 a.m. Eastern. The Nasdaq composite slumped 1.5%.The losses were widespread and led by technology stocks, many of which already have more influence over the direction of the market because of outsized values. Retailers, ...

Amid a huge rally in the stock market in 2025 driven by tech stocks, investors should remind themselves of a very basic fact of the tech industry: technology changes rapidly, and for every winner, there is usually also aWith combined experience of covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, and serving as an outside adviser to several seed-round startups, Gary Alexander has exposure to many of the themes shaping the industry today. He has been a regular contributor on Seeking ...

Technology shares led the declines in U.S. stocks on Tuesday as investors reacted to escalating tariff rhetoric tied to President Donald Trump's renewed push around Greenland.The State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) fell 2.2%. Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Google-parent Alphabet were all down around 2%. Apple and Microsoft shed more than 1% each, while Amazon and Tesla declines more than 2%. Those moves put pressure on the broader market. Futures tied to the Nasdaq 100 were last down 1.8%. S&P ...

Suncoast Equity managing director and co-portfolio manager Eric Lynch weighed in on Meta Platform Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:META) recent stock decline amid investor skepticism about the company’s capital expenditure (capex) guidance for the year. Capex Concerns Pressure Meta StockLynch, in a recent conversation with Yahoo Finance on Sunday, suggested that investors are wary of a potential increase in capex due to CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg‘s AI push. This skepticism has led to a 4.6% drop in Meta’s stock this yea ...

Core Insights - The launch of Get Blue™ aims to enhance access to safe water and sanitation globally by leveraging business leadership, consumer engagement, and capital to support Water.org's solutions [1][3][5] Group 1: Initiative Overview - Get Blue is a long-term platform that encourages companies to treat water as a critical business issue, promoting sustained investment in solutions that provide access to safe water [3][5] - The initiative is backed by major companies including Gap Inc., Amazon, Starbucks, and Ecolab, which are collaborating to address the global water crisis [1][4][11] Group 2: Current Water Crisis Statistics - Approximately 2.1 billion people lack access to safe water, and 3.4 billion lack access to safe sanitation, highlighting the urgent need for initiatives like Get Blue [2][6] Group 3: Corporate Commitment - Gap Inc. emphasizes the importance of addressing the water access gap, stating that the initiative unites influential brands to create a positive impact [4][12] - Amazon has committed to responsible water stewardship, with over 40 water replenishment projects expected to return 18 billion liters of water annually [10][12] Group 4: Water.org's Impact - Water.org has already reached 85 million people with access to safe water and sanitation, aiming to reach 200 million by 2030 through initiatives like Get Blue [6][15] - The organization utilizes solutions such as WaterCredit to provide affordable loans for families to access safe water [6][15] Group 5: Future Plans and Collaborations - The initiative plans to launch consumer and commercial activations later in 2026, showcasing cross-sector collaboration across various industries [8][10] - Water.org invites companies from different sectors to join the Get Blue initiative to collectively tackle the water crisis [13][14]

In this article, we will look at the 10 Most Undervalued Tech Stocks to Buy in 2026.​On January 16, Doug Clinton, founder of Intelligent Alpha, appeared on a CNBC Television interview to discuss the technology sector and the health of the AI trade. He noted that the firm’s model view suggests that the AI trade is still alive and healthy. While discussing the recent pullback, Clinton calls it a necessary reset that was needed for some of the hottest technology names. He noted that this pullback further affir ...

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. stock market has experienced an upward trend this year despite concerns regarding the Federal Reserve's independence and increasing tensions in U.S. foreign policy [1] Group 1: Market Trends - Investors are shifting away from Big Tech stocks, leading to a significant rotation in the market [2] - A popular exchange-traded fund focused on Big Tech is on track for its longest monthly losing streak since 2023 [2] - This rotation is enhancing market breadth, with a wider variety of stocks participating in the rally, contributing to record peaks in 2026 [2]

Core Insights - The article compares two small-cap growth ETFs, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) and the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT), focusing on their cost, performance, risk, and portfolio construction to assist investors in making informed decisions [1][2] Cost & Size Comparison - IJT has an expense ratio of 0.18%, while VBK has a lower expense ratio of 0.07% [3] - As of January 17, 2026, IJT's one-year return is 8.63%, compared to VBK's 12.47% [3] - IJT offers a dividend yield of 0.91%, higher than VBK's 0.54% [3] - Assets under management (AUM) for IJT is $6 billion, while VBK has significantly higher AUM at $39 billion [3] Performance & Risk Comparison - Over the past five years, IJT experienced a maximum drawdown of -29.23%, while VBK had a deeper drawdown of -38.39% [4] - An investment of $1,000 in IJT would have grown to $1,227 over five years, while the same investment in VBK would have grown to $1,155 [4] Portfolio Composition - VBK holds 552 positions, with 27% allocated to technology, 21% to industrials, and 18% to healthcare, featuring top holdings like Insmed and SoFi Technologies [5] - IJT contains 348 stocks, with a more balanced sector allocation: 20% in technology, 19% in industrials, and 17% in healthcare, including leading positions like Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals [6] Investment Implications - Both ETFs focus on small-cap stocks with growth potential, which may lead to higher total returns over time [7] - VBK is considered slightly higher risk due to its heavier tilt towards technology, indicated by a higher beta of 1.43 compared to IJT's 1.18 [8] - IJT's higher dividend yield may appeal to income-focused investors, despite its higher expense ratio compared to VBK [9] - Investors must weigh their goals, as VBK has shown larger price swings but has outperformed IJT over the last 12 months [10]

Group 1 - The S&P 500 has experienced a significant increase of 78% over the past three years, driven primarily by investor enthusiasm for growth stocks, particularly in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector [1][8] - A lower interest rate environment has positively impacted growth companies and consumer spending, leading to enhanced corporate earnings growth [2] - The S&P 500 bull market has entered its third year, with optimism surrounding AI stocks contributing to the index's gains [8] Group 2 - Concerns about the sustainability of AI stock performance have emerged, particularly due to soaring valuations reminiscent of the dot-com boom in 2000 [5][7] - Despite valuation concerns, demand for AI products and services remains robust, with significant investments in AI infrastructure from major data center companies [7] - Continued strong earnings growth from AI companies like Alphabet and Meta Platforms supports a positive outlook for the AI sector and its potential to drive market performance in 2026 [7]