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A softer inflation report that was in line with expectations helped boost stocks today, but overall, it was another fairly uneventful session after a quiet start to the week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite finished up 0.5% today. Outside of the cooler inflation reading this morning, artificial intelligence stocks like Super Micro Computer and Lumentum helped drive stocks higher today, particularly in the Nasdaq, after turning in earnings performances that smashed expectations.

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Investors were reacting to the company's second-quarter earnings release.

Manufacturing partnership with Toyota supports Texas pilot program launch.

AI traffic acceleration and customer consolidation drove 23% revenue growth.

Merck's second quarter was marked by continued sales growth, primarily driven by the strength of its oncology portfolio and contributions from new product launches. Management credited higher demand for KEYTRUDA in both early-stage and metastatic cancers and robust performance in Animal Health as core drivers. CFO Caroline Litchfield highlighted, “Our strong commercial and operational execution continues to drive near-term performance while we invest in our outstanding pipeline.” While market re

Lucid’s second quarter saw a negative market response despite revenue surpassing analyst expectations, as management was candid about ongoing operational challenges. CEO Silvio Napoli, in his first quarter at the helm, acknowledged that Lucid’s history of missed commitments and poor execution has strained trust with customers and investors. Napoli emphasized that the company’s persistent cash burn, inventory buildup, and inconsistent quality have required urgent intervention, including a signifi

In the home improvement aisle, one giant's performance metrics are climbing while its stock price lags the broader market, asking investors to decide if it's a bargain or a trap.

Target appointed Chandhu Nair as its first chief artificial intelligence officer, effective Aug. 24, as the retailer expands its use of AI across inventory, operations, and customer experience.

CME stock is up 10% over the past month.

Most tech workers who max their 401(k) think they have hit the ceiling, but a quiet provision in the tax code opens a second contribution window that their employer may already support without telling them.

Cisco’s soaring sales and strong forward guidance fail to satisfy Wall Street’s expectations.

Home Depot sent its owners a torrent of cash, yet the stock trailed the market. Here is the accounting of what that trade-off actually bought, and what it means now.

Chip prices can keep climbing, but which way will the stock move?

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It posted a very convincing double beat on analyst estimates for its second quarter.

Firefly Aerospace (NasdaqGM: FLY) subsidiary SciTec has secured a major U.S. Space Force contract to modernize ground based radar infrastructure. The agreement centers on upgrading legacy radar systems that support U.S. national defense missions. The work is expected to reinforce Firefly Aerospace’s position in space technology and defense related services. For a broader view on how defense and space projects intersect with high performance computing and data infrastructure, explore the...

Baidu's share price has dropped sharply year to date, yet the stock still screens as undervalued on market multiples while scoring poorly on broader valuation checks. This leaves investors weighing a potential discount against the possibility that the weak return is signaling deeper concerns. Year to date the stock is down about 30%, which suggests sentiment toward Baidu has cooled even though its 1 year return remains positive. Progress in areas like autonomous driving, highlighted by...

Record earnings fueled by smartphone demand and expanded mixed-signal content across new markets.

Verizon Communications stock has quietly built a solid track record over the past three years, yet the current valuation checks point to a mixed picture rather than a clear bargain or obvious overvaluation. The share price has returned 72.7% over three years. This puts more weight on whether today's valuation still leaves enough room for attractive long term returns. On the upside, new partnerships and infrastructure investments in fiber and advanced connectivity can support expectations for...

Nvidia and a group of major financial firms, including BlackRock, Apollo, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR, recently signed memorandums of understanding to mobilize over US$500 billion of third-party capital for AI infrastructure, reframing data centers and compute hardware as long-life assets financed through dedicated platforms rather than Nvidia’s balance sheet. This positions BlackRock not only as an asset manager but also as a central architect of an emerging AI...

Kopin’s modeled fair value has been revised from US$7.63 to US$8.63 per share, putting a fresh spotlight on how analysts are updating their views on the stock. Recent commentary links this change to higher price targets around the FPV drone opportunity, the Sentinel FPV headset and reiterated FY26 revenue guidance that are shaping expectations for the next few years. Read on to see how these moving pieces fit together and how you can track the evolving Kopin narrative over time. Stay updated...

Why Marathon Petroleum Stock Is Back in Focus Marathon Petroleum (MPC) has moved back onto investors’ radar after a very strong second quarter earnings report, with refining and marketing operations outperforming expectations and unplanned refinery downtime hitting its lowest level this decade. See our latest analysis for Marathon Petroleum. The earnings surprise, lower refinery downtime and a fresh US$1.00 per share dividend declaration have come alongside strong share price momentum. A year...

Record revenue of $246.1 million driven by oil and gas royalties and water operations.

Marketplace GOV surged 36% as DashPass subscribers hit record highs.

BofA's Aditya Bhave defends the bank's three-hike Fed forecast after July's CPI report, saying tightening remains incomplete.

Elon Musk's second megacap company has been a controversial investment, to say the least.

For the 451 S&P 500 companies that have reported Q2 results, aggregate earnings have grown +41.6% YoY on +14.7% higher revenues. Positive surprises are also widespread, with 83.4% beating EPS estimates and 76.5% topping revenue estimates.

One of these companies earned $160 billion during that stretch. It isn't the one with the bigger gain.

Trimble Inc (TRMB) delivers strong Q2 with 10% organic growth, raises full-year outlook, and announces strategic review of Transportation & Logistics segment.