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3 Stocks to Buy for 2026 That Are Practically Money Machines
Key PointsApple continues to rake in massive amounts of money with the ongoing success of its iPhone.Wall Street has great expectations this year for Microsoft.Nvidia's momentum should be sustainable as AI adoption surges.10 stocks we like better than Apple › Think about buying a stock as you'd thin...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
IBM Study: AI Poised to Drive Smarter Business Growth Through 2030
By 2030, surveyed executives anticipate AI spend to shift from efficiency to innovation AI productivity gains projected to increase by 42%, fueling reinvestment for growth 67% of respondents expect AI to eliminate resource and skills constraints ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ne...PR Newswire
Mon, Jan 19
South African Markets-Factors to watch on January 19
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The following scheduled economic events, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Monday.ECONOMIC EVENTSForeigners' trading in South African bonds and equitiesTreasury bill auctionSOUTH AFRICAN MARKETSThe South African rand slipped on ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Don't Underestimate This Unavoidable Retirement Expense
Key PointsMany people manage to retire mortgage-free.Even if you don't have a home loan payment to make, maintaining the property might cost more than expected.Make sure to budget carefully for upkeep, and consider downsizing if it's costing you too much money. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
PRECIOUS-Gold, silver hit record highs as Trump's Greenland tariffs spark safety rally
Gold hits record high of $4,689.39/oz, silver reaches $94.08EU prepares retaliation over Trump Greenland tariffsU.S. stock futures, dollar slide on trade war riskBy Swati Verma Jan 19 (Reuters) - Gold and silver prices climbed fresh peaks on Monday, as investors flocked to safe-haven assets on in...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Should You Forget IonQ and Buy These 2 Tech Stocks Instead?
Key PointsIonQ's trapped-ion technology has shown some nice advantages, but potential commercialization is many years away.UiPath's agentic AI opportunity is much closer to a reality.IBM, meanwhile, is a safer way to play quantum computing than IonQ.10 stocks we like better than IonQ › IonQ (NYSE: I...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
The Best Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Stock to Invest $500 in Right Now
Key PointsBNPL has gained widespread adoption, with approximately 90 million Americans utilizing the service.Affirm, a leading BNPL provider, sees solid growth as consumers shift from credit cards to its short-term no-interest loans. Affirm's gross merchandise volume surged thanks to partnerships wi...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
INDIA STOCKS-Indian shares set for weak start on trade war risks, mixed earnings
BENGALURU, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Indian shares are likely to open on a weaker note on Monday, pressured by renewed concerns over a potential global trade war and mixed earnings from blue-chip companies.Gift Nifty futures GIFc1 were trading at 25,599.5 points, as of 8:04 a.m. IST, indicating that the Ni...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks and dollar slip in Asia, China data a mixed bag
China economy grows 4.5%, retail soft but industry solidS&P 500, EU futures fall, Nikkei leads Asia lowerDollar slips on yen and Swiss franc, as euro steadies EU leaders consider response to latest Trump tariff threatBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Stock markets slid in Asia on Monda...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Australia's Zip falls; UBS trims PT on US regulatory uncertainty
Zip Co ZIP.AX falls as much as 2.1% to A$3.015, lowest since December 18UBS cuts PT by 4% to A$5.2; maintains "buy"Says last three months saw significant share price underperformance from buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider due to evolving U.S. regulatory landscapeAdds U.S. state attorneys gen...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
If You'd Invested $1,000 in XRP 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key PointsXRP is down more than 20% over the past year. Ten years ago, XRP was trading below just $0.01.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › After surging to an all-time high above $3.50 in July, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has been battered alongside the rest of the market, dropping to ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
Japan's Nikkei slumps as yen rallies, machine orders fall; Greenland woes weigh
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slid for a third-straight day on Monday as geopolitical tensions over Greenland sparked a safe-haven rally in the yen, while economic data surprised on the downside. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index .N225 fell 1.4% to 53,1...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Australian tech stocks hit over 9-month low, track US peers
Australian technology sub-index .AXIJ slips as much as 2.4%, hits lowest level since April 8, 2025Sub-index tracks drop in Nasdaq NDAQ.O as it fell 0.66% for the week on Friday .NTech majors Xero XRO.AX and WiseTech Global WTC.AX drag the Aussie sub-index by as much as 2.7% and 4.6%, respectivelySub...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Agoda reveals: Sapa, Vietnam is Asia's top emerging destination
SINGAPORE, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapa (Vietnam) has emerged as the fastest growing destination for attracting international travelers in Asia, according to digital travel platform Agoda's latest New Horizons ranking. Vietnam's scenic mountain destination is followed by Okayama (Japan), Bandu...PR Newswire
Mon, Jan 19
Huiyuan Cowins Technology’s Phase-Change Material Technology Lowers Data Center Cooling Costs Waste Heat Recovery Project Meets AI Industry Demand for Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction
(19 January 2026, Hong Kong) Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Limited (“Huiyuan Cowins Technology”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 1116.HK) is pleased to announce that the Group has achieved significant progress in the application of its phase-change material business in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The Group’s Zhongnong Meiya (Huailai) Zero-Carbon Agriculture Demonstration Park(“Huailai Project”), leveraging its self-developed phase-change materials (PCM) technology and taking data centers as the core heat source, has successfully built an integrated clean heating system of "data center waste heat – temperature-controlled farming – residential heating". This system offers a replicable solution to the seasonal energy supply-demand imbalance in northern China and advances the development of green computing power. By creating a high-value commercial pathway for data center waste heat, it significantly reduces cooling costs and lowers carbon emission intensity, contributing to China’s “dual carbon” goals.The Huailai Project was jointly developed by the Group, the U.K.-based Environmental Process Systems Limited, and Tsinghua University. It is China’s first demonstration project for waste heat recovery from AI data centers. Its core breakthrough is the Group’s self-developed PCM technology, engineered through nanomodification of eutectic salts. This technology delivers an ultra-long cycle life and achieves energy savings of up to 60%, with multiple related invention patents granted. In the Huailai Project, the technology has shown strong adaptability across different scenarios. A high efficiency water source heat pump system upgrades large volumes of waste hot water generated during data center operations to a usable temperature of 55°C. An AI scheduling system then dynamically allocates this heat according to real-time demand. During peak heating periods, it supplies surrounding greenhouses and residential communities; during off peak periods, it stores surplus heat in phase-change energy storage devices together with solar heat from onsite photovoltaic stations. This effectively addresses wintertime energy imbalance in northern China. The project is expected to provide stable and clean heating to nearby communities, delivering over 75,000 GJ of heat annually (approximately 20.83 million kWh), and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide, turning waste into a valuable resource.In commercial operation, the Huailai Project reached break-even within one year of commencement. It now serves as a demonstration project and a technical prototype for AI data center waste heat recovery. Its mature solution can be replicated across data centers in China, providing clean energy support for communities and agricultural applications such as premium fruit and vegetable cultivation and edible fungi breeding, while also supporting the achievement of regional carbon peaking goals. Meanwhile, the Group’s Karamay Liquid-Cooled Data Center Demonstration Project, another flagship project, has commenced. The Group will continue to align with global technological development trends, expand PCM applications in data centers, and address the core needs of the AI industry for lower energy consumption and carbon emissions.As global digitalization accelerates, demand for data centers continues to rise. China’s data center market is also expanding rapidly, with approximately 450 facilities in operation as of October 2025. The "East-to-West Computing Resource Transfer" initiative, the accelerated clean energy transition under the national "15th Five-Year Plan", and multi-level government subsidies and policies for the PCM sector provide substantial market potential for the Group’s data center waste heat recovery business. In the future, the Group will continue to drive the efficient conversion of data center waste heat and contribute to the industry’s green transformation. The Group’s strong technological capabilities and industry recognition provide a solid foundation for growth. It has been named a national "Little Giant" enterprise and has received multiple authoritative honors, including recognition by CCTV’s “Strong Country Intelligent Manufacturing” program and the Green Factory Certification. In terms of R&D and standards setting, the Group has accumulated 45 core patents and has led or participated in the formulation of several national and group standards. These achievements provide authoritative technical support for standardized project implementation and healthy industry development.Mr. Tai Yiu Kuen, Kevin, the Chief Executive Officer of Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Limited stated, “We are greatly encouraged by the success of our PCM business in waste heat recovery in China’s data center industry and are confident in our future business growth. The Huailai Project integrates cutting-edge international technologies with market resources in China, fully demonstrating our technological leadership and competitive advantages in the PCM field. Looking ahead, we will capitalize on supportive national policies and the expansion of the data center market, continue to upgrade green and low-carbon computing power, and inject sustained technological momentum into China’s green and low-carbon transition."- END -About Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Limited Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Limited (stock code: 1116.HK) has been deeply engaged in the steel pipe and steel sector for over 30 years and is a benchmark brand in China's stainless steel water pipe industry, with full-chain capabilities in “independent R&D – production manufacturing.” Its main businesses cover stainless steel water pipes and fittings, carbon steel plate shearing, pipeline direct drinking water solutions, and extend to the phase change energy storage technology field. Since 2023, the Group has accelerated its expansion into the energy storage business, focusing on the R&D and production of phase-change energy storage materials (PCM), providing customized cold storage and heat storage solutions for customers in various industries. The company was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 2004. For more details, please visit its official company website: https://www.hctechgp.com.19/01/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Mon, Jan 19
More Americans Can Contribute to an HSA Under Trump's OBBB. Are You Eligible?
Key PointsPreviously, only those enrolled in high-deductible health plans were eligible for health savings accounts.People with some Affordable Care Act plans are now eligible to contribute to an HSA.Those buying care from a doctor via a subscription plan are also now eligible to contribute.The $23,...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
Can You Expect Alimony in a Later-in-Life Divorce?
Key PointsEven if one spouse earned far less than the other, chances are, they contributed to the overall success of the household.After a long marriage, a court may award permanent alimony.Being honest with the court is key to a fair outcome. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees complete...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
