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PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SVAQU) today announced that, on January 7, 2026, it consummated the sale of 1,500,000 units subject to the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters in connection with its previously announced initial public offering. The additional units were sold at $10.00 per unit, generating additional gross proceeds to the Company of $15,000,000. After giving effect to the exercise of the option, an ag ...

The most oversold stocks in the information technology sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the RSI is below 30, according to Benzinga Pro.Here's the latest list of major overso ...

US stock futures moved lower on Thursday, retreating from all-time highs as investors braced for another labor data update and grappled with President Trump's salvos on defense and Venezuela. Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) dropped 0.2%, setting the tech-heavy index up for its first loss this week. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) also shed 0.2%, signaling a further pullback from record territory, while those on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) fell 0.4% on the heels of a rocky session. Defense stocks are reboun ...

US stock futures moved lower on Thursday, retreating from all-time highs as investors braced for another labor data update and grappled with President Trump's salvos on defense and Venezuela. Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) dropped 0.3%, setting the tech-heavy index up for its first loss this week. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) shed 0.2%, signaling a further pullback from record territory, while those on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) fell 0.4% on the heels of a rocky session. Defense stocks are rebounding ...

Core Insights - The Magnificent 7 technology companies have shown strong performance, driven by artificial intelligence and robust underlying business growth, positioning them well for continued success into 2026 [1][2] Group Performance - Meta Platforms and Amazon, previously the weakest performers, are now well-positioned for a rebound alongside Alphabet, indicating a shift in relative opportunity within the group [2][4] - Alphabet was the top performer last year, benefiting from its strength in AI and a vertically integrated hardware ecosystem [7][8] Company-Specific Analysis - **Amazon**: Currently trades at approximately 30.7x forward earnings, below historical medians, with solid revenue and earnings growth. The company is pursuing AI-driven growth, particularly through AWS [4][6] - **Meta Platforms**: Trades at about 21.9x forward earnings, also below historical averages. The company has effectively integrated AI into its advertising platform, enhancing monetization and margins, and its acquisition of Manus AI could strengthen its competitive position in consumer-facing AI [4][6] - **Nvidia**: Holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) with a 16% upward revision in EPS estimates over the past 60 days. The company is investing in next-generation AI architectures and has a compelling valuation with a PEG ratio below 1 [14][15][16] - **Microsoft**: Currently has a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) with stabilizing share prices and modest upward revisions in earnings expectations. The stock is testing a key support level, making its risk-reward profile attractive [11][12] Challenges and Concerns - **Tesla**: Currently in a downtrend, facing challenges with stalled top-line growth and declining market share, now surpassed by BYD as the largest EV producer. Valuation concerns are significant, trading at over 200x forward earnings [17][18][19] - **Apple**: While not facing the same fundamental risks as Tesla, it is perceived as less compelling compared to peers due to a restrained approach to AI investments. The company remains a leader in mobile computing but lacks near-term catalysts [20][21] Investment Strategy - Investors should focus on aligning with companies where fundamentals and price action are reinforcing each other, as the Magnificent 7 presents diverse opportunities for participation in 2026 [23][24]

Goldman Sachs once again dominated the league tables for global dealmaking in 2025, taking market share and the top spot in a year marked by high-stakes political drama and increasingly bigger mergers.The rise of the $10 billion deal - of which there were 68 last year totaling $1.5 trillion, more than double the year prior - helped Goldman secure its number one ranking, according to LSEG data.The firm advised on 38 of those deals, more than any other investment bank, with $1.48 trillion in total volume of d ...

January 6, 2026 03:05 PM GMT Investor Presentation | Asia Pacific M Foundation Asia Equity and Thematic Strategy: Competitive Reinvention Continues in 2026 Asia is reinventing growth and corporate strategies and reforming capital markets to better compete in emerging technology and multipolar supply chains. Key views Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) Pte.+ Daniel K Blake Equity Strategist Daniel.Blake@morganstanley.com +65 6834-6597 Kristal Ji Equity Strategist | Index | Current | MS Target | Prior | MS | MS ...

U.S. multinational corporations will be exempted from paying more corporate taxes overseas in a deal finalized by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The OECD announced Monday that nearly 150 countries have agreed on the plan, initially crafted in 2021, to stop large global companies from shifting profits to low-tax countries, no matter where they operate in the world. The amended version excludes large U.S.-based multinational corporations from the 15% global minimum tax after ne ...

Market Reaction to U.S. Intervention - The market reaction to the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela has been significant, particularly among energy stocks, with notable movements in publicly traded companies [1][2]. Energy Sector Performance - Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) has seen a rise of 7.3%, while Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) increased by 4.5%, ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) also rose by 7.3%, and Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) surged by 10.3% [7]. - The intervention is expected to benefit U.S. oil companies, especially Chevron, which has a substantial presence in the region [3][4]. Foreign Oil Companies' Performance - Shell (NYSE: SHEL) and BP (NYSE: BP), both foreign companies, experienced a slight decline of 0.7% in premarket trading, indicating investor skepticism about foreign companies profiting from U.S. actions in Venezuela [4][5]. Defense Sector Performance - Defense stocks have shown a cautious response, with companies like Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) up by 1%, RTX (NYSE: RTX) by 0.7%, Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) by 1%, General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) by 1%, and Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) by 0.2% [9]. - The expansion of military operations is generally seen as beneficial for defense companies, although investors are currently taking a cautious approach [8]. Tech Sector Performance - Tech companies with defense contracts, such as Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) which rose by 3.8%, Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON) up by 0.2%, and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) up by 0.7%, are also expected to benefit from increased military operations [10].