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APA Corporation delivered a positive performance in Q2, as reflected by a 3.8% post-earnings share price increase. Management attributed the quarter’s results to sustained cost reductions, operational improvements in the Permian and Egypt, and a disciplined capital allocation approach. CEO John J. Christmann highlighted that ongoing efficiency initiatives have enabled the company to meet oil production targets with fewer rigs and lower capital intensity, stating, “Operational performance remains

Wall Street flipped the script Friday with a wave of surprise upgrades and downgrades hitting names like Wayfair, Roku, and Fox Corporation, while cooler inflation data reshuffled bets across stocks, bonds, oil, and crypto all at once.

Wall Street’s benchmark reading of investor concern, often referred to as the “fear index,” is trading near the lowest levels of the year this week as a surprising summer rally has stocks hitting all-time highs. The Cboe Volatility Index, or designed as a real-time estimate of the expected daily moves for the based on equity options trading, was trading around 14.56 on Friday. At current levels, the VIX is suggesting daily swings of just 67 points for the S&P 500, in either direction, over the next 30 days, a muted level of movement in a market beset with concerns over Federal Reserve rate hikes, government debt and deficit figures, AI spending and investments, and the U.S. war with Iran.

The ARK Invest founder wasn’t deterred by a certain stock’s bumpy lift-off over the last few weeks.

News of the day for August 14, 2026

Workday buyout speculation could mark a turning point for beaten-up software stocks.

Meta's ad engine is humming and Alphabet's cloud is accelerating, yet both stocks trade at multiples that look almost suspiciously cheap for hyperscalers of this caliber. Something is keeping investors away, and figuring out what reveals a lot about where the real opportunity sits.

It can be described as the "Coca-Cola of Latin America," but Coca-Cola Femsa is undoubtedly an intriguing dividend stock.

Semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) will be reporting results this Thursday after the bell. Here’s what to expect.

Volatility is desirable for many investors, but there’s still a lot to be said for picking up well-valued companies alongside growth stocks.

Drone stocks are rising following President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies on imported drones and components.

The Federal Communications Commission granted temporary approval to AST SpaceMobile to test satellite connectivity using up to 100 commercially available devices.

Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) has raised $225.5 million for a new publicly traded fund that gives everyday investors exposure to private startups. The trading and investment company priced the initial public offering of Robinhood Ventures Fund II at $25 per share on the New York Stock...

The AFL-CIO's annual executive paywatch found Musk's $158 billion compensation package skewed S&P 500 CEO pay averages to a record high

Cerebras Systems recently reported significant growth in its AI chip and cloud businesses, with its cloud revenue nearly quadrupling year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026. This growth highlights the increasing demand for fast AI inference, a pivotal development in the AI chip industry. In response to this demand, Cerebras is expanding its data center and manufacturing capacities significantly, aiming to scale its operations further. Additionally, strategic partnerships with industry...

Both companies are in a heated race to build out AI computing capacity.

Meta is pouring an almost incomprehensible sum into a single Louisiana parish, and the ratio of dollars to permanent jobs raises a question every state chasing AI investment should be asking.

The S&P 500 closed at an all-time high for the 27th time this year on Thursday, with retail sales data due before the open

Circle is positioning cirBTC as neutral wrapped Bitcoin infrastructure, arguing it has no competing exchange, DEX, or lending protocol. cirBTC remains tiny, with about 40 ...

During an interview with CNBC, Ives said this shift from capital expenditure to monetization is an inflection point in the AI revolution.

Wall Street looks set for a calm end to the week, with US stock futures drifting close to flat on Friday. That comes after the S&P 500 powered to a fresh record high on Thursday, buoyed by softer-than-expected inflation figures and receding worries about further Federal Reserve interest...

The market still prices ON Semiconductor like a struggling cyclical, but the power infrastructure feeding AI data centers, EV platforms, and grid-scale storage tells a completely different story about where this company is headed.

The booming digital bank continues to see robust demand for its various lending products.

Find insight on Korea Electric Power, China Aviation Oil, Orsted and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

When Andrew asked his AI assistant to grab him a spot in a gym class, the agent found a shortcut he never approved. Now lawyers in multiple countries are arguing about who exactly committed a crime.

Memory has emerged as the newest bottleneck in the AI semiconductor value chain.

Bill Ackman just made his boldest portfolio move in years, adding Mastercard to his biggest funds at a moment when the stock is quietly losing ground to the broader market. Whether that gap makes it a bargain or a warning sign depends on what you believe about the future of payments.

In SEC crypto news today, the Securities and Exchange Commission canceled its August 14 open meeting, which had been scheduled to consider whether to propose new crypto-related rules. An SEC spokesperson said the meeting would be moved due to an unforeseen scheduling issue, and no replacement date was announced. What ...

Shares in Reddit Inc (NYSE:RDDT), the social media platform, surged 12.45% in extended trading on Thursday after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced the business will join the S&P 500. The company will enter the prominent equity index before the US market opens on August 18. The stock...

Plus, Justice Department maps out priorities for fraud probes, and Polestar dealer claims automaker ‘orchestrated’ U.S. ban in lawsuit