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Japan confirmed it took part in yen-buying market intervention on Friday with assistance from the U.S. Treasury. Market participants say the U.S. bought yen using euros rather than dollars, a tactic analysts call highly unusual. Authorities appear intent on strengthening the yen without signaling a desire for a weaker dollar, a stance shaped by U.S…
Riot Platforms trades like a pure bitcoin miner but carries an underappreciated engineering and power-portfolio angle that could re-rate the stock if management monetizes capacity for AI or high-performance computing. The setup today ($21.165) offers a mid-term trade with asymmetric upside toward prior highs near $30 and a clear stop to limit the c…
U.S. manufacturing expanded in July to its strongest pace since May 2022, according to the Institute for Supply Management. A surge in orders and a rebound in factory hiring pushed the PMI to 55.6, while slower supplier deliveries and persistently high prices for inputs highlighted ongoing supply-chain and inflationary pressures tied to the Middle …
ON Semiconductor reports after the close with Wall Street looking for $0.71 in EPS on $1.59 billion in revenue. The stock has slid roughly 13% over the last month to $80.40, trading well below an InvestingPro fair value estimate of $95.59. Options markets imply roughly a 10% move up or down into the print, while last year’s same-quarter release pro…
Unity Software's stock climbed sharply in morning trading after several firms raised price targets and investors positioned ahead of the company's upcoming Q2 2026 earnings report. Analyst revisions and stronger consensus estimates, combined with a favorable broader market, helped drive the gain following a recent pullback.
Coastal Community Bank has been named Best Bank in the Best of Stanwood-Camano 2026, a community-voted recognition reflecting strong local trust. The bank continues to engage in various community initiatives including youth development, financial education, and charitable programs. Coastal Financial Corporation, listed on Nasdaq as CCB, operates wi…
JPMorgan plans to deploy more than $750 billion into U.S. housing through 2035 under its American Dream Initiative, boosting mortgage originations, producing and preserving affordable units, and expanding its policy and advisory engagement to support development and homeownership access. The move includes a target to increase mortgage lending by ov…
WTW's 2026 Defined Contribution Survey reveals that while U.S. employers value defined contribution plans, many lack clear measures to ensure these plans help employees retire on time and with confidence. Employers are seeking enhanced plan design, governance, and AI-driven analytics to improve retirement outcomes, with a focus on personalizing sup…
Axon Enterprise stock rose sharply in morning trading as buyers positioned themselves ahead of the company’s Q2 2026 results, due after the market close. Analysts are modeling robust top- and bottom-line figures, and recent target upgrades reflect growing confidence in Axon’s AI and counter-drone businesses.
ArcelorMittal commemorates its 20th anniversary by releasing a special edition of its Steel Talks podcast featuring Executive Chairman Lakshmi Mittal and CEO Aditya Mittal. The podcast reviews the company's origins, key milestones including major mergers and expansions, and explores future industry trends such as decarbonisation and digitalisation.…
Snap reports after the market close today (Aug 3). Analysts expect a second-quarter loss of $0.12 per share on revenue near $1.54 billion, while options imply about a ±14% move. Investors will focus on daily active user trends, Q3 revenue guidance versus a $1.70 billion consensus, and updates to Snap+ subscriber counts to determine whether the stoc…
Amazon's market value climbed past $3 trillion following a second-quarter performance that outpaced forecasts, led by a sharp acceleration at Amazon Web Services and a significant strategic investment in OpenAI. The stock rallied on investor enthusiasm and multiple analyst price-target raises, while gains extended across other major cloud-focused t…
Palantir reports quarterly results after the market close with Street expectations calling for $1.81 billion in revenue and $0.34 in EPS. The company enters the report trading near $125.86 after a sharp YTD pullback from a $207.52 peak; investors are focused on whether a continued beat streak and any guidance lift can reverse recent weakness or whe…
Xerox shares climbed sharply in morning trading after the company reported second-quarter 2026 results that outperformed expectations and raised its full-year adjusted operating income forecast. An analyst increased his price target and a large institutional investor expanded its stake, while a broadly positive market helped amplify gains for the h…
ServiceNow stock climbed 6.4% in morning trading to $118.38 as investors stepped back from a late-July pullback and concentrated on the company’s strong second-quarter results and accelerating AI adoption across its platform. The rally occurred even after Goldman Sachs removed the stock from its U.S. Conviction List in an August rotation toward oth…
Nvidia ($NVDA) is in a consolidation phase after a strong run. Fundamentals remain robust - $4.98T market cap, $119B free cash flow and 81.7% ROE - while technicals show a neutral-to-slightly-bearish chop. This trade uses a tactical long entry at $200.00 with a $235.00 target and $188.00 stop, sized for a mid-term swing (45 trading days).
Amazon's market capitalization exceeded $3 trillion for the first time after a sharp jump in its stock following stronger-than-expected cloud growth and an upward revision to capital spending forecasts. The move ignited gains across other major cloud and AI-focused companies, reflecting renewed investor confidence in continued hyperscaler investmen…
Hundreds of firefighters and dozens of aircraft continued firefighting operations northwest of Athens on Aug 3 as strong, unpredictable winds fanned flames that have consumed homes, pine woodland and thousands of hectares of farmland. Emergency evacuations by land and sea remain in effect. A mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters on…
Bel Fuse Inc., a U.S.-based company specializing in critical electronic components and solutions, announced quarterly cash dividends of $0.06 per Class A share and $0.07 per Class B share. The dividends will be paid on October 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 15, 2026. The company serves sectors including aerospace, defense, indust…
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to remain as head coach of the United States men's national team through the 2030 World Cup, U.S. Soccer announced. The 54-year-old Argentine, who prefers a high-pressing attacking approach, took charge in 2024 and has led the team to a group-stage win and a last-16 appearance at this year’s World Cup.
WeTouch Technology Inc., a NASDAQ-listed global touch display solutions provider, announced a $38.8 million premium-priced issuance of 31 million new shares to its existing controlling shareholders, including founders and management, reinforcing their long-term commitment. The proceeds will bolster the company's capital for expansion, R&D, manufact…
Paychex has integrated its AI-driven workforce intelligence engine, WISE, into Microsoft 365 Copilot and Teams, enabling seamless access to real-time workforce insights, guidance, and autonomous actions within popular productivity tools. This initiative supports Paychex's strategy to embed HCM capabilities across multiple platforms, driving efficie…
Golar LNG Limited announced the closing of a $600 million senior secured revolving credit facility, enhancing its financial flexibility. The facility is secured by Golar's investment in its MKII Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) unit, currently being converted in China for a 20-year contract with Southern Energy in Argentina. The credit facilit…
Exicure, Inc. announced it will issue approximately 172,058 shares of common stock to GPCR Therapeutics to settle a $1 million clinical milestone payment triggered by completion of a Phase 2 trial for Burixafor. This equity issuance allows Exicure to preserve cash and maintain financial flexibility as the company explores strategic alternatives fol…
Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) and The New York Racing Association announced the creation of the Thoroughbred Championship Series, a six-race season-long competition beginning in 2027 featuring top three-year-old Thoroughbreds. The series will span Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course, culminating with a $5 million p…
