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Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported on Wednesday a 35% ‌rise in second-quarter profit, beating analyst forecasts, on ‌continued strong demand for AI, which it predicted would drive growth this ​year. Net profit for the April to June period for Nvidia's biggest server maker and Apple's top iPhone assembler was T$59.97 billion ($1.86 billion), versus an LSEG consensus estimate of T$58.8 ‌billion and compared with ⁠T$44.4 billion a year earlier. Foxconn, formally ​called Hon Hai Precision Industry, ‌in July reported a 40% year-on-year jump in second-quarter revenue.

The proposed investment is another bullish signal for semiconductors, suggesting investors see further upside in chip stocks.

Burger King surpassed Wendy’s in burger sales, raising new questions for net lease investors evaluating quick-service restaurant assets.

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

ICF International (NasdaqGS: ICFI) secured a new US$35 million contract with Entergy Louisiana, LLC to lead the utility's energy efficiency portfolio. The long term agreement covers a comprehensive set of programs focused on grid reliability and customer cost savings. The contract reinforces ICF International's role in large scale energy efficiency and utility program delivery. This kind of long term power grid work points to a broader theme in energy infrastructure that is worth exploring...

The latest analyst update on AbCellera Biologics reflects a higher Fair Value estimate of US$14.63 compared with the prior figure of US$10.43. This shift aligns with more constructive Street research that follows recent clinical data and new partnership agreements. These developments have prompted several firms to revisit their rating and price target work on the stock. Read on to see how these changing assumptions fit into the broader narrative and how you can track the story from...

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) has appointed Luca Santandrea as the new General Director for Poland and the Baltic markets. Santandrea brings nearly 20 years of international experience within Coca-Cola across emerging and developed markets. The leadership change focuses on Coca-Cola's operations and brand positioning in Poland and the wider Baltic region. This kind of leadership move highlights how global consumer companies rethink regional strategy and can prompt a closer look at other quality...

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

Earlier this month, Northrop Grumman announced two multi-year framework agreements totaling over US$3.00 billion to accelerate production of PAC-3 MSE solid rocket motors and THAAD components, alongside unveiling its new Raid Hunter 50mm gun-based air defense system for countering cruise missiles and drone swarms. These deals and the Raid Hunter launch underscore how Northrop Grumman is deepening its role in integrated air and missile defense by pairing large-scale munitions manufacturing...

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Semiconductors are the silicon backbone of the digital revolution. The amount of data we ingest is also increasing exponentially, leading to elevated demand for chips with more processing power. This secular trend bodes well for the industry, which has posted a six-month gain of 50.2% and beaten the S&P 500 by 39.1 percentage points.

Older models struggled, with ES6 deliveries falling 28% and several sedans recording minimal sales.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) is back in focus after its latest quarterly update highlighted earnings that met or beat expectations, with Burger King momentum tied to menu changes and extensive restaurant remodeling efforts. See our latest analysis for Restaurant Brands International. The latest earnings update and capital returns have arrived after a period where Restaurant Brands International’s share price return has cooled in the short term, with the stock down over the past...

Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments. Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.

Micron Technology stock has delivered extremely strong gains over the past three years, yet the current valuation checks give a more cautious, mixed signal rather than a clear green light. Micron Technology has returned about 12x over the last three years, which puts extra focus on whether the current price already reflects a lot of good news. AI driven demand for advanced memory and storage can support expectations for Micron Technology, while intense competition from peers such as Samsung...

Ares Management Corporation recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of US$1,428.61 million and net income of US$150.64 million, alongside declaring quarterly dividends of US$1.35 per share for its common stock and US$0.84375 per share for its 6.75% Series B mandatory convertible preferred stock. The combination of higher year-on-year revenue and earnings, together with continued common and preferred dividends, highlights Ares Management’s ability to translate its...

Bullish stock has fallen about 37.5% year to date, yet its valuation checks still do not flag it as a clear bargain. This raises questions about how much of the recent weakness is already reflected in the price. The year to date decline of roughly 37.5% suggests sentiment around Bullish has cooled sharply, even before any potential change in fundamentals is fully assessed. Bullish’s role in supporting Elemental Royalty’s recent Tether Gold dividend option may support the case for its digital...

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) agreed to a US$44 million class action settlement related to its smoking cessation drug Chantix, addressing claims tied to product safety disclosures. The company reported positive topline Phase 3 results for LITFULO in adults and adolescents with nonsegmental vitiligo, highlighting progress in its immunology pipeline. Both developments arrive as investors track Pfizer's legal exposures alongside late stage trial data that could inform future portfolio and revenue...

It's appealing directly to the Canadian company's shareholders with a cash-and-stock offer.

From fast food to fine dining, restaurants play a vital societal role. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows as they’re notoriously hard to run thanks to perishable ingredients, labor shortages, or volatile consumer spending. These factors have weighed on the industry over the past six months as its 3.7% return has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 11% gain.

Buying call options that expire soon after the central bank’s late-August symposium is a simple bet that stock prices will keep rising.

Plunging antimony prices have eroded United States Antimony’s second-quarter revenue, prompting an outlook cut.

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records, while oil prices advanced as doubts persisted over when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again. Samsung Electronics gained 7.7% and memory chipmaker SK Hynix was up 7.1%. The price of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was up 0.9% at $89.67 early Wednesday.

It's growing fast, it's poised to succeed, and the price is right.

U.S. stock futures are showing modest gains early Wednesday, as investors digest a mix of robust corporate earnings against the backdrop of an intensifying geopolitical impasse in the Middle East and an expected read on U.S. inflation. The Polymarket (CRYPTO:...

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential. However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

Investor Gary Black believes Tesla Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) pullback in its self-driving ambitions is causing investors to lose faith that the company will eventually solve autonomy. Gary Black Outlines ‘Fundamental’ Reason Behind Robotaxi Slowdown In a series of posts on X, The Future Fund LLC co-founder opined that there was “some fundamental reason” behind Tesla slowing down its unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Robotaxi targets. Read Also: Tesla Burns Through Funds Allocated for Gavin New

Zeolite revenue doubles and liquidity strengthens to $62.2 million, yet lower antimony prices compress margins and prompt a reduced full-year outlook.

Armanino Foods of Distinction Inc (AMNF) posts record Q2 sales with new national account wins, but rising costs and facility investments temper near-term earnings growth.