As tech volatility reshuffles investor priorities in early 2026, a screen for strength and analyst conviction highlights three dividend payers—from lithium to offshore drilling—that are already setting the pace.
B. Riley analyst Craig Ellis has upgraded Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) from 'Neutral' to 'Buy', maintaining a $35 price target. The upgrade follows the company's announcement of an $8.4 million order to supply a 108-qubit quantum computer to India's premier R&D agency, C-DAC, providing clearer visibility into its 2026 commercial trajectory.
New data reveals tariffs imposed on key materials like steel and aluminum pushed nonresidential construction costs up 3.2% in 2025, with economists warning of continued pressure and broader impacts on equipment prices in the year ahead.
Eli Lilly announces a massive new manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, part of a strategic pivot by major drugmakers to onshore production amid trade tensions and soaring demand for weight-loss drugs.
Three years after securing $1.3 billion in state incentives, Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors' planned electric vehicle factory faces mounting public costs amid wetland mitigation and inflation, raising questions about risk allocation.
Industrial equipment maker Graco (NYSE: GGG) is expanding its powder technology footprint through the acquisition of Color Service, a specialist in gravimetric dosing. The move coincides with the company reporting record quarterly sales, fueled by organic growth and strategic integrations, signaling a period of focused expansion for the Minnesota-based firm.
A nationwide investigation has revealed 517 illegal waste sites across England, some containing over 20,000 tonnes of material, raising urgent questions about the integrity of packaging waste management and corporate accountability.
Voyager Technologies has commenced a significant expansion of its defense manufacturing facility in Pueblo, Colorado, marking one of the region's largest military-industrial investments in recent years. The project aims to bolster domestic production for missile defense and munitions, integrating advanced automation and AI-driven logistics.
Archer Aviation has inked a strategic partnership with Serbia to supply its electric air taxis, positioning the company as the official urban air mobility partner for the 2027 Belgrade Expo. The agreement marks a significant expansion into Europe and includes options for fleet sales and local industrial collaboration.
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies capped off a record 2025 with surging orders and a strategic pivot, announcing plans to take its high-growth Missile Solutions unit public in 2026 while securing a novel $1 billion investment from the Department of War to accelerate production.
General Dynamics secures a major multi-year U.S. Navy contract for systems modernization, reinforcing its pivotal role in naval defense and underscoring the strength of its record order backlog amid robust segment performance.
CNBC's Jim Cramer expressed reservations about aviation services provider AAR Corp., highlighting its 15% gross yield as a potential red flag for investors during a recent market analysis segment.
CNBC's Jim Cramer reaffirmed his bullish stance on Rio Tinto, highlighting the mining giant's role as a strategic hedge against geopolitical and economic volatility during the show's Lightning Round.
CNBC's Jim Cramer reaffirms his bullish stance on NVIDIA, calling the chipmaker the dominant force in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape, while analysts debate the sustainability of its market position.
CNBC's Jim Cramer concedes he misjudged the explosive demand for Apple's iPhone 17, which powered the tech giant to a staggering earnings beat that caught Wall Street off guard.
Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina its 'State of the Year' for business climate and economic development, the state's third such win in six years, following a surge of multi-billion dollar investments from tech and manufacturing giants.
As BHP Group advances plans to create one of the world's first fully autonomous copper mines at Escondida Norte, it simultaneously contends with Chinese import restrictions on its Jimblebar iron ore and ramps up exploration via its 2026 Xplor program, highlighting the complex balancing act facing the global mining giant.
Pioneer Bancorp reported a 33% surge in net income to $20.3 million for 2025, driven by loan growth and a new initiative to trade municipal bonds, as the regional bank expands its revenue streams.
A landmark all-stock merger between Devon Energy and Coterra Energy will create a $58 billion powerhouse, positioning it as a top-tier producer in the prolific Permian Basin amid a wave of industry consolidation.
Arabica futures edge higher on technical moves, while robusta prices tumble as favorable weather in Brazil and surging Vietnamese exports point to ample supplies, pressuring the market.
