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Why Are Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Rising Premarket? TSLA, AVGO, SNOW, HPE, PLTR, LULU Stocks In Focus

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits remained ‘bearish’ on SPY and moderated to ‘neutral’ on QQQ.

Is Merck Stock Reaching A Valuation Ceiling At 6x Sales?

The oncology franchise that still carries about half of Merck is decelerating while the stock trades near its high.

Sectors Representing a Third of the S&P 500's Value Produced Just 7 Percent of LinkedIn's 2026 Top Voices, C-Suite Stack Analysis Finds

Analysis of all 150 honorees in LinkedIn's two 2026 US Top Voices cohorts finds executive visibility lags market value in industrials, energy, and consumer sectors, while LinkedIn's showcased posts favor short-form posts over long-form articles 97 percent of the timeNashville, TN, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C-Su

Gamma, dealer hedging, and the 0DTE effect on market dynamics

S&P 500 Posts First Weekly Loss Since July Amid US Warning to Iran

The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 1.4% this week, its first weekly loss in a month, as US Preside

3 Reasons to Avoid OII and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Oceaneering currently trades at $51.56 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 333% since August 2021, blowing past the S&P 500’s 71.9% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 38.5% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

VYM Is Beating the S&P 500 With a 17% Year-to-Date Return by Owning What Wall Street Won’t

A mechanical yield screen is quietly outpacing the S&P 500 this year by excluding most of the AI complex before a single share is purchased, and the valuation gap it creates raises a question worth answering before the rotation reverses.

WisdomTree (WT): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?

WisdomTree currently trades at $22.75 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 272% since August 2021, blowing past the S&P 500’s 73.1% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 38.9% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

Search and Cloud Strength Drive Alphabet’s (GOOG) Rally

Madison Investments, an investment advisor, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Madison Large Cap Fund”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, U.S. stock market indices achieved their best performance since 2020, driven largely by a narrow group of Artificial Intellig

A 4X S&P 500 ETN Now Exists. A 10% Market Drop Cuts It Nearly in Half and Investors Are Buying Anyway

A four-times leveraged S&P 500 product now trades on a major exchange, and it can vaporize nearly half your money before the market even finishes a bad week. What kind of investor buys it anyway, and how big has it gotten?

Every Quarter Your 401(k) Quietly Deducts a Fee You Never Approved. These 3 ETFs Charge Almost Nothing

Your 401(k) has been skimming money from you every quarter without a single notification, and the gap between what you pay in fees and what you could be paying amounts to years of compounding lost forever.

3 Reasons to Sell NMRK and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Newmark currently trades at $15.31 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 4.7%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 13.1% gain during that period.

2 Financials Stocks to Keep an Eye On and 1 We Find Risky

Financial firms serve as the backbone of the economy, providing essential services from lending and investment management to risk management and payment processing. These companies have benefited from improving market activity and economic fundamentals, so it’s no surprise the industry has posted a 13% gain over the pa

2 Reasons to Like CR and 1 to Stay Skeptical

Crane has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 11.2% to $222.95 per share while the index has gained 13%.

MACOM (MTSI): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?

MACOM currently trades at $308.10 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 404% since August 2021, blowing past the S&P 500’s 72.8% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 26.2% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

Reddit (RDDT) Is Joining the S&P 500 —What’s Next for the Company?

Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) saw its share price climb by 12.63 percent on Friday to close at $178.09 apiece following announcements that it would join the S&P 500 beginning next week. In an updated report on Thursday, the S&P Dow Jones Indices said that Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) is set to become a member of the index […]

US Stock Futures Rangebound After S&P 500 Ends At Record Highs As Data Shows Cooling Inflation — WDAY, SNDK, AMD, DELL, HTZ In Focus

The producer price index rose 4.7% in July 2025 after a 5.5% annual increase in June.

Micron Technology (MU): A Clear Beneficiary of the AI Infrastructure Buildout?

TCW Funds, an investment management firm, published its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the ‘TCW Concentrated Large Cap Growth Fund.’ A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. During the second quarter, AI monetization, a fragile Middle East ceasefire, and a Federal Reserve leadership transition were the sig

CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) Gains as Autonomous AI Agents Go Mainstream

TCW Funds, an investment management firm, published its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the ‘TCW Concentrated Large Cap Growth Fund.’ A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. During the second quarter, AI monetization, a fragile Middle East ceasefire, and a Federal Reserve leadership transition were the sig

Here’s Why Baron Opportunity Fund Sold CoStar Group (CSGP)

Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the “Baron Opportunity Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. During the second quarter, the Baron Opportunity Fund increased 27.07% (Institutional Shares), outperforming both the Russell 3000 Growth Index (17.

Micron Technology’s (MU) Competitive Edge in a Rapidly Evolving Industry

aron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the “Baron Opportunity Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. During the second quarter, the Baron Opportunity Fund increased 27.07% (Institutional Shares), outperforming both the Russell 3000 Growth Index (17.0

3 Reasons We Love Meta (META)

Over the past six months, Meta’s shares (currently trading at $591.67) have posted a disappointing 11.8% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 11% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

S&P500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Rangebound As Investors Await Key Inflation Data To Judge Rate Hike Possibilities — ORCL, AAPL, NVDA, CURLF In Focus

Investors await the July consumer price index that’s due at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday.

Flowers Foods (FLO) Cuts Dividend to Strengthen Financial Health

JB Global Capital, an investment firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund declined 12.1% in Q2, largely driven by Alibaba, its largest holding. However, since inception on January 3, 2023, the fund has returned 109.7%, compared with 94.4% for the S&P

Apple’s Dip Below $310 is a Great Accumulation Opportunity

Apple just posted its strongest June quarter ever, yet the stock sits 7% lower and traders put even odds on it closing August above $310. Here is why that tension could matter more than the headline numbers.

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Mixed As CPI Countdown Begins: Why INTC, SLS, SPCX, RKLB, ASTS, RIOT, FRMI Stocks Are In Focus

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits has declined to ‘neutral’ on SPY and ‘extremely bearish’ on QQQ.

Why Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Futures Are Trading Mixed Overnight Ahead Of Inflation Data

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would seek compensation from Iran as part of any peace agreement.

GE Stock Keeps Climbing. Should You Climb On?

This jet engine powerhouse is flying high on real business strength, forcing investors to ask a disciplined question: is the engine's power already reflected in the ticket price.

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Mixed As Hormuz Uncertainty Weighs: Why AAPL, TSM, MU, SPCX, ASTS, SLS Stocks Are In Focus

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was split, with traders ‘bullish’ on SPY and ‘bearish’ on QQQ.

Trustmark (TRMK): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?

Trustmark has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 8.4% to $48.43 per share while the index has gained 11.7%.

3 Reasons to Sell PAYX and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Paychex’s 21% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 9.3%, and its stock price has climbed to $119.23 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Micron Stock Rebounded With The Memory Trade, Not Ahead Of It

The contracts that put a floor under its record margins also cap what rising memory prices can add.

Nasdaq, Dow Futures Mixed Ahead Of Jobless Claims: Why SPCX, SNDK, SOUN, IONQ, FIG Stocks Are In Focus

Retail traders appear to be dialing back optimism. On Stocktwits, sentiment is now ‘neutral’ on SPY and QQQ.

Here’s How Navient Corporation’s (NAVI) Leadership Is Setting Up a Re-Rating

Gator Capital Management, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the Q2 2026 investor letter from Gator Capital Management, the firm reported strong absolute performance across its funds, demonstrating notable outperformance re

What Happens When Stock Implied Volatility Outpaces the SPY

Individual stocks are sporting unusually high IV relative to the SPY

US Stock Futures Flat After S&P500, Dow End At Record Highs On Strong Earnings, Easing Geopolitical Concerns — PLTR, AZN, CMG, MRNA In Focus

President Donald Trump discussed efforts to de-escalate US-Iran tensions with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Record Gas Prices Could Save Tesla

Tesla's stock has cratered 30% this year while rivals like BYD eat into its European market share, but an unexpected geopolitical crisis may be handing the company a lifeline that no amount of AI hype ever could.

CRH Plc (CRH): Positioned as a Vertically Integrated Compounder

Third Point Management, a New York-based investment advisor, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy is available to download here. Third Point’s flagship Offshore Fund returned 7.7% in Q2 2026, outperforming the hedge fund index but trailing broader equity benchmarks. Second Quarter returns benefited

Flex’s (FLEX) CPI Business Positioned for an Exponential Leap

Third Point Management, a New York-based investment advisor, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy is available to download here. Third Point’s flagship Offshore Fund returned 7.7% in Q2 2026, outperforming the hedge fund index but trailing broader equity benchmarks. Second Quarter returns benefited

3 Reasons Investors Watch American Express (AXP)

Since February 2026, American Express has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 3.2% while floating around $338.50. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 8.3% gain during that period.