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Rivian's $7 Billion Bet: Can the R2 SUV Spark an EV Comeback?

With a fortified war chest and production scaling up, Rivian is poised for its most critical test yet: winning over the mass market with its upcoming R2. While the financial runway is clear, the road to profitability hinges on consumer appetite for the new, more affordable model.

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Brunswick's Strong Q4 and Aggressive Buybacks Fuel Investor Debate on Valuation

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) delivered robust fourth-quarter results, driven by strength across all segments, particularly its propulsion business. While management expressed optimism for 2026, the company's accelerated share repurchases have sparked a fresh debate among analysts regarding its valuation and the sustainability of its current momentum.

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ExxonMobil Defies Oil Slump with Aggressive $20 Billion Buyback, Signals Unwavering Dividend Commitment

While the energy sector retrenched amid falling crude prices, ExxonMobil executed a massive $20 billion share repurchase program in 2025, underlining its financial muscle and commitment to shareholder returns. The oil giant also reported earnings that beat estimates, driven by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana, even as it takes a hardline stance on reinvesting in Venezuela.

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Hess Midstream Eyes Cash Flow Surge as Major Capex Cycle Concludes

Hess Midstream Partners (HESM) capped off 2025 with robust operational results and the completion of its core infrastructure build-out. Management now signals a sharp pivot towards capital discipline, forecasting significantly lower spending through 2028 to fuel growing shareholder returns, even as severe winter weather tempers near-term volume expectations.