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Estée Lauder and Analog Devices rose on strong guidance, while Lowe’s, La-Z-Boy, Baidu, and Klarna fell despite some profit beats, reflecting uneven macroeconomic pressures.
Moderna’s share price doubled following the release of positive results from a late-stage clinical trial of its melanoma cancer vaccine, developed in partnership with Merck.
La-Z-Boy reported a first-quarter adjusted earnings miss and slashed its second-quarter outlook, citing an uneven consumer environment, while peers like Home Depot and Target delivered stronger results.
The transaction, agreed on 17 August, sees private equity firm Trustar Capital acquire the remaining stake in the game studio, while Alibaba redirects capital towards its Qwen large language model family and cloud computing division.
President Trump suspends 50 per cent duties on Canadian goods for three days following 11th-hour negotiations, while Target beats estimates and Meta faces trial pressure.
A $250 million factory upgrade by Generac and capacity expansions by peers highlight how data centre growth is driving job creation and order backlogs, despite mixed sentiment across the broader manufacturing sector.
With high-yield savings rates lagging behind credit card interest, clearing high-cost liabilities is now the priority for household balance sheets.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission alleges the trio misled investors and underwriters about the quality of collateral and the lender’s financial health prior to its September 2025 bankruptcy.
The US regulator’s proposal aims to onshore innovation and clarify securities law application for digital assets, with a 60-day comment period now open.
Warehouse giant partners with nonprofit insurer to offer Medicare Advantage and supplement plans, integrating coverage with existing pharmacy and vision benefits while maintaining strict separation from membership requirements.
The United Arab Emirates has halted commercial exchanges with Iran following allegations of an Iranian missile attack, escalating tensions in a region already grappling with rising oil prices and geopolitical friction.
Tensions escalate following claims over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian officials viewing renewed war as inevitable
Despite revenue and earnings falling short of consensus estimates, Third Point buys into PFGC, citing market share gains and a more attractive growth-adjusted valuation than sector peers.
Nvidia announces massive financing for OpenAI and SB Energy facility, while Micron shares surge past $1,000 on memory chip demand
Financial Times reports that institutional investors are maintaining a bullish stance on capital spending, disregarding recent instability in the bond market amid broader 2026 geopolitical tensions.
Fazoli’s has shuttered 50 locations over the past nine months, reducing its national footprint to 142 stores. The closures follow FAT Brands’ January 2026 bankruptcy filing and its subsequent $595 million sale to FBG Bid Co.
US 30-year Treasury yields reach 19-year peak of 5.322% as geopolitical tensions and AI-related debt issuance compound market volatility.
Nasdaq-100 futures lead losses while crude prices surge past $90 per barrel amid threats over the Strait of Hormuz.
Adjusted earnings of $4.79 per share surpassed analyst expectations, while outdoor categories and live goods fuelled growth amid a shift away from major construction.
While President Donald Trump cited falling prices and rising markets as signs of success, new data reveals real wages contracted and core costs remain elevated, prompting the Federal Reserve to maintain its current policy stance.
Net earnings of $4.79 per share outpace predictions, while the company maintains its fiscal 2026 growth guidance amid a challenging housing market.
Five-star analyst Glenn Thum cites short-term AI contracts, high capital expenditure, and customer concentration risk as key drivers behind the divergent outlook.
Recent cyber incidents highlight capabilities inherent to AI training, with current security measures proving insufficient to mitigate the threats.
Conflicting figures from the US Department of Energy and independent analysts highlight a significant gap in reported Middle Eastern oil exports, coinciding with record-high US gasoline prices ahead of the midterm elections.
While the recipient faces no immediate income tax, the Canadian domiciled giver confronts a steep federal gift tax bill due to the absence of a lifetime exemption for non-residents.
Netflix shares rose 5.4% following the disclosure, though the stock remains down 42% from its June 2025 peak amid concerns over moderating growth and changes to engagement reporting.
Financial Times reports that Washington’s scaling back of Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises raises questions about regional resolve, while Seoul responds to the strategic recalibration.
The directive, issued on 17 August 2026, marks a significant departure from previous joint training protocols and reflects a recalibration of US defence strategy in East Asia.
A cluster of major retail reports and key economic indicators converge this week, providing critical data on spending habits, inflation trajectories, and industrial health as investors assess the economic outlook.
The upgrade contrasts with recent downgrades from HSBC, though Wall Street consensus remains a Strong Buy with a mean target of $480.93.
As Nvidia reports record quarterly revenue and launches a new marketplace for compute power, the market weighs the structural risks of the financing deal against robust cash flows and analyst optimism.
With average credit card interest rates hitting 20.94% in May 2026, Tu and regulators like the SEC advise clearing balances before entering the market.
Ted Decker’s brief absence does not alter the company’s investment thesis, with operations and finance split between Ann-Marie Campbell and Richard McPhail until his return.
From a $4,000 Amazon Prime error to $10,000 in post-college credit card debt, staff members share the lessons learned from avoidable financial errors.
Bill Ackman’s $5 billion fund faces investor scepticism over its 2% management fee and exclusion of high-performing tech stocks, with shares trading in the $40 range against a $50.32 net asset value.
Traders are utilising out-of-the-money put options to secure lower entry points for Microsoft Corp while collecting premiums, as Wall Street raises revenue forecasts and price targets.
Heartflow Inc. reported a 48% jump in second-quarter revenues, prompting analysts to raise price targets and hedge funds to increase holdings, despite a widening net loss.
Altamont Capital Partners to retain equity stake in the transaction, which is expected to take the New York-listed insurer private by the first half of the year.
CEO Chris Kempczinski attributes domestic weakness to operational bottlenecks, while Bernstein SocGen Group cuts price target to $295 amid persistent traffic softness.
Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital are negotiating to sell their holdings in Chelsea Football Club, according to reports from the Financial Times, as internal tensions and external regulatory pressures mount.
While Wall Street leaders including Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon and NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang champion the instrument, analysts warn of obsolescence risks despite rising hedge fund interest in the chipmaker.
While the Social Security Administration has distributed $17 billion to 3.1 million beneficiaries by July 2025, senators allege staff wrongly advised applicants to stay away, leaving many eligible individuals with unclaimed funds.
The life sciences company raises full-year guidance and commits USD 130 million in capital expenditure to double throughput capacity quarterly, targeting positive EBITDA in its ProBio segment by 2027.
The move marks a significant departure from Warren Buffett’s previous stance on the sector, coinciding with record financial results and debt reduction at the US carrier.
The newly formed Slate Medicines, Inc. will trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker SLTE, with a cash runway projected to extend into 2029.
The firm cites Veralto’s dominant positions in water quality and packaging as key drivers for the new position, while the Large Cap Equity Fund’s Institutional Class returns 7.03 per cent for the second quarter.
Filings show Duquesne Family Office holds nearly 800,000 shares following strong quarterly results, though fuel and labour costs remain key variables for the airline’s outlook.
Despite robust second-quarter earnings and the S&P 500 trading at record levels, BTIG’s Jonathan Krinsky advises investors to hedge exposure or reduce risk ahead of a seasonal period of market weakness.