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Loop Capital believes Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will continue to benefit as macroeconomic weakness pushes consumers further down the price curve. The investment firm upgraded the discount retailer’s rating from hold to buy and raised its price target to $135 from $130, implying a 25% upside from Friday’s closing price. Loop’s upgrades come after a recent store tour led by company management, analyst Anthony Chukumba wrote. He raised his fourth-quarter forecast based on store visits and wrote that Ollie’s appears well-positioned heading into the holiday season as consumers continue to “trade up” from higher-priced alternatives. OLLI YTD Mountain OLLI YTD Chart…

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Jerusalem — The Israeli government has approved the closure of the country’s Army Radio, which has been broadcasting for 75 years, amid growing concerns over press freedom, shutting down one of Israel’s oldest media institutions. Under the proposal, submitted by Defense Minister Israel Katz, the base, known as Galei Tzahar, would cease operations on March 1. The resolution was passed unanimously at the weekly Cabinet meeting on Monday, despite opposition from Attorney General Ghari Baharahu Miara. In an official memo, she warned that the decision lacked the necessary factual and professional basis and that proceeding with it would be against…

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Kansas City Chiefs president reveals Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s commitment amid romanceThe Kansas City Chiefs moved their goal line to a new state. NFL teams have been scoring touchdowns at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri for more than 60 years. patrick mahomes, travis kelsey, jalen watson They will now play their home games in Kansas. “Today, we are excited to take another important step toward the future of our franchise,” the team said in a statement on Instagram on Dec. 22. “We have signed an agreement with the state of Kansas to host Chiefs football beginning with the 2031 NFL…

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Jefferies believes BlackSky’s sales could double by 2028 due to accelerating international demand. The investment firm initiated the satellite imaging company with a buy rating and a $23 price target, suggesting an upside of 19%. BlackSky stock is up 78% this year. BKSY YTD Mountain BSKY YTD Chart Analyst Greg Conrad noted that the company’s growth runway is increasing based on increased international hiring. He believes this international growth could double sales from the current $108 million to $211 million by 2028. “After taking a little breather in 2025 from the US Government/EOCL downturn (6% sales growth), BlackSky appears well-positioned…

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Google’s parent company Alphabet has agreed to acquire data center and clean energy developer Intersect Power for $4.75 billion in cash and assuming the company’s debt. The acquisition, announced Monday, will help Alphabet expand power generation capacity alongside new data centers without relying on local power companies that have struggled to meet the demands of AI companies. Ensuring access to the energy to power data centers has become a critical part of training AI models. Alphabet previously held a minority stake in Intersect Power after Google and TPG Rise Climate led an $800 million strategic funding round for the company…

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A giant in the gaming world has fallen. Vince Zampella, co-creator of “Call of Duty” and creator of popular games such as “Titanfall” and “Apex Legends,” died on December 21 in a car accident in Southern California. He passed away at the age of 55. “This is an unimaginable loss and our hearts go out to Vince’s family, his loved ones and everyone affected by his work,” his employer Electronic Arts said in a statement to the Guardian on December 22nd. “Vince’s influence on the video game industry was deep and far-reaching.” The video game publisher went on to say,…

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Here are the biggest voices on Wall Street on Monday: Wells Fargo highlights Oracle, with Wells saying Wall Street sentiment towards Oracle is too negative at this point. “All the bad is factored in, but very little of the good is factored in.” Read more. Stifel reiterates his intention to buy NVIDIA Stifel says he is sticking with NVIDIA stock. “NVIDIA is a pioneer in AI infrastructure, including the entire scale-up networking frontier.” Deutsche Bank reiterated Woodward’s bid to acquire Deutsche Bank, which raised its price target on the aerospace company from $300 to $400 per share, calling the company…

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OpenAI, which is working to harden the Atlas AI browser against cyberattacks, acknowledges that prompt injection is a type of attack that manipulates an AI agent to follow malicious instructions hidden in web pages or emails. This is a risk that isn’t going away anytime soon, raising questions about how securely AI agents can operate on the open web. “As with any fraud or social engineering on the web, instant attacks are unlikely to be fully ‘solved’,” OpenAI said in a blog post on Monday, detailing how the company is hardening Atlas’ defenses to combat the constant attacks. The company…

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Via Arboleda stepped back to admire the 6-foot-tall tree glistening in her living room. The oak trees along Manila’s sidewalks had not yet shed their leaves, but she was among the many Filipinos already looking forward to Dec. 25 and unpacking their Christmas decorations. In September, colorful decorations began to appear on her way to work, lifting her mood under the dark rainy skies. “I believe that the bigger the celebration, the better,” Arboleda, 27, an advertising professional from Manila, told CNN. The Philippines has the longest Christmas period in the world, with festivals held from September to January. As…

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If you’re wondering how to unwind after a holiday trip and want your skin to benefit a little too, then Dr.Jart+’s popular face masks are worth shopping around for at an amazing value. These cryotherapy-inspired face masks, a two-step Korean skincare product, are now marked down 30% to just $11.20 each. Based on your skin’s needs, you can choose from three retail options: Soothing to reduce swelling and redness, Brightening to increase skin radiance, and Moisturizing to add hydration. Better yet, add one of each to your cart! So how does it work? To cleanse the skin, first apply a…

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