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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.
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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.
‘My head hit the driver’s window’: A teenager T-boned our car. Will Medicare pay my hospital bills?
“My car was nearly 20 years old, and I only carried liability and uninsured motorist coverage, not collision coverage.”
DiaMedica Therapeutics (DMAC): BioTech with Breakthrough Potential
1 Main Capital, a boutique investment firm, recently released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. 1 Main Capital Partners returned 15.0% in Q2 2026, compared to 15.2% and 21.6% for the S&P 500 (SPX) and Russell 2000 (RTY), respectively. SPX and RTY delivered their best
Here Are Monday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Best Buy, Circle Internet, Corning, Eaton Corporation, eBay, Ingersoll-Rand, NXP Semiconductors, Starbucks, and More
Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading higher as we get ready to start August and the new trading week. Friday’s solid rally capped off a wild month, which saw big swings in the market, including a massive down day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which fell over 1,100 points last Wednesday. Despite the big
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Rise, Oil Tumbles On Iran Relief Hopes: Why PLTR, BABA, TSLA, SPCX, USO Are In Focus
Despite the risk-on mood, Stocktwits retail sentiment remained bearish on both the SPY and QQQ ETFs.
My girlfriend is 62. Can she claim her late husband’s full Social Security benefit — or does she have to wait?
“Her husband passed away 10 years ago. They had been married for more than 20 years.”
‘We have always been civil’: My sister refuses to replace me as executor. Can I step down before she dies?
“I haven’t seen my sister since our mother’s funeral more than 20 years ago.”
3 Reasons WMG is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Warner Music Group currently trades at $29.22 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 2.6%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 7.1% gain during that period.
Insurance ETFs Top Defensive Sector Chart In July As Investors Look To Pivot Slightly From Chips And AI
Insurance ETFs are garnering attention as a defensive play as investors look to hedge against tech and AI.
2 S&P 500 Stocks for Long-Term Investors and 1 We Turn Down
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
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PayPal's $17 Billion Bet Against Wall Street
A large bet on its own shares has so far been a losing one, creating a quiet standoff between management's conviction and the market's deep-seated skepticism.
Forget MDY. State Street Sells the Same S&P Mid-Caps for 87% Less
State Street quietly sells two ETFs tracking the exact same mid-cap index at wildly different prices, and most investors holding the older one have no idea how much that gap costs them over time.
Snowflake Stock Nearly Doubled On A Product Its Own Forecast Could Not See
The company's guidance method excluded a product it had only just launched, and management said so two months before the run began.
Intel Stock's Biggest Risk Is A Foundry Bill Due Long Before The Customers
Demand is not Intel's problem; what a holder is really underwriting is years of capital spending that must be paid long before the foundry meant to justify it can prove itself.
Jim Cramer Sounds Cautious On This Market. Here’s What I’d Buy in Response
Jim Cramer is struggling to find reasons to buy, and the Nasdaq 100 sliding into correction territory is not helping. Before you dismiss his caution, consider which corners of the market could actually benefit from the pain hitting semi stocks hardest.
Helmerich & Payne (HP): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q1 Earnings?
Helmerich & Payne currently trades at $32.70 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 3%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.5% gain during that period.
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady after Korean stocks fall, Iran resumes attacks
Investors braced for a Fed decision, a flood of earnings, and a potential reescalation in the war with Iran.
3 Reasons to Sell M and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Macy’s 24.6% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 18.3%, and its stock price has climbed to $24.94 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Dillard's (DDS): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q1 Earnings?
Dillard's currently trades at $573.95 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 4.9%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.3% gain during that period.
The S&P 500 Trades Industrials for Tech
Technology companies have expanded their influence in the S 500 over the years, displacing industrials.
2 Reasons to Sell EFX and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Over the past six months, Equifax’s stock price fell to $177.62. Shareholders have lost 13.5% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 6.3%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Update: US Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell as Halt in Middle East Hostilities Holds, Semiconductor Stocks Drop
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3 Reasons SBH is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Sally Beauty currently trades at $14.64 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 3.7%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain during that period.
Only 14% of Gen X Has a Pension. For a 53-Year-Old Riding an AI-Heavy S&P 500, Social Security Is the Only Floor Left.
A 53-year-old with two decades of maxed-out 401(k) contributions thinks she built a diversified retirement. She may have accidentally built a concentrated AI bet instead, and the one safety net she overlooked could be worth far more than she realizes.
3 Reasons We’re Fans of Napco (NSSC)
Over the past six months, Napco’s shares (currently trading at $35.37) have posted a disappointing 8.1% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
2 Reasons to Like SKY and 1 to Stay Skeptical
Over the last six months, Champion Homes’s shares have sunk to $81.63, producing a disappointing 5.3% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
The Engine Behind ABBV Stock Has Real Parts
The drugmaker's rapid stock gains have led to a premium valuation, forcing investors to question its capacity for future growth.
‘It’s a high price to pay’: My adviser says I don’t need a withdrawal plan for my $2.3 million portfolio. Is he right?
“His proposal involves a proprietary equity hedge strategy to manage $700,000 of my assets.”
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Oil prices tumble, stock set to rise amid pause in U.S.-Iran fighting
Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.
What are perps, anyway? Everything you need to know about crypto’s hottest trading instrument
Perps, which launched on BitMEX in 2015, have become one of the most traded financial products in the world.
Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Futures Rise As Iran Pause Eases Oil Fears Ahead Of Big Tech Earnings, Fed Meeting: ORCL, NVDA, VG, DEL In Focus
Markets will be watching out for quarterly results from Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft this week.
Is Equal-Weighting the S&P 500 Worth It? Here’s What the Data Says
Equal weighting the S&P 500 sounds like a clean fix for mega-cap concentration, but the strategy carries trade-offs that rarely get the attention they deserve, and the long-term numbers tell a story most investors haven't heard.
3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks Worth Loading Up On Now (1 Yields Over 5.5%)
The S&P 500 yields 1%; you can do much better than that with this energy giant, Dividend King, and REIT.
I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. If I saved $2 million for retirement, should my Social Security become optional?
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Johnson & Johnson Is Becoming A Narrower Company Than You Bought
Management's plain health care label has slipped out of the lead, and the business now on a separation clock is the one that finally started working.
GE Aerospace (GE) Just Beat and Dropped Again — Is the Third Straight Selloff Any Different This Time?
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) has acquired an odd habit of beating earnings and then watching the stock sink. The pattern continued with the company’s Q2 2026 report on July 16, with shares falling nearly 5% in early trading the next day, mirroring the reaction to the previous two earnings reports, despite solid figures each
Why Retirees Love this High Dividend Low Volatility S&P 500 ETF
Not every factor that beats the market belongs in a retiree's portfolio, and choosing the wrong one at the wrong time can be costly. Two MSCI factors, however, pair remarkably well for investors living off their portfolios and navigating sequence-of-returns risk.
The Anti-Nvidia ETF: Why Contrarians Are Buying the Stocks Nobody Wants
Most index funds quietly reward whatever the market already loves, pouring more money into winners just because they won. One ETF is built on the opposite logic, and its recent returns suggest the contrarians might be onto something.
The Discount On GOOGL Stock Looks Overdone
After a sharp pullback, one of the world's most dominant companies is trading at a steep discount to the market, forcing investors to decide if it's a rare opportunity or a clear warning.
Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Friday Amid New US Tariffs
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2%, and the actively tra
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US Expansion Presents Significant Upside Potential for Nu Holdings (NU)
White Falcon Capital Management, an investment fund manager, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy can be downloaded here. The portfolio delivered 8.5% in Q2 2026, trailing the S&P 500 TR’s (CAD) 17.3%, MSCI AC TR’s (CAD) 16.4%, and the S&P TSX TR’s 6.9% returns. The YTD’s 1.8% return also trailed th
MU Stock Loses Some Steam After Korea Chip Selloff — But Retail Is Eyeing Clean Rebound Above $1,000
Alphabet’s capex forecast raise and a hat tip from Elon Musk boosted sentiment for MU stock.
Will Costco (COST) be Able to Continue High Dividend Growth?
Bristol Gate Capital Partners, an investment management company, published its Q2 2026 investor letter for the “US Equity Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy lagged the S&P 500 Total Return Index in the quarter in terms of returns, but outperformed in dividend growth. Despite debate ove