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Google's AI Mode now lets you link and interact with select apps
Google announced on Thursday that it now allows users to link and interact with some of their go-to apps right in AI Mode, the tech giant's conversational search experience. At launch, supported apps include Instacart, Canva, and YouTube.
GOOG Google continues its renaming streak by turning NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook
Google might launch an AI product with one name during its experimental phase, but it will eventually tie it all to Gemini. In the latest example of this trend, the company is renaming its AI-powered research product NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook.
GOOG Publicis Groupe S.A. (PUBGY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Publicis Groupe S.A. (PUBGY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
PUBGY Will Loan Growth, Fee Income Strength Drive KeyCorp's Q2 Earnings?
KEY's Q2 earnings are likely to have gained from C&I loan demand, higher NII and stronger fee income despite pressure in mortgage banking and higher expenses.
KEY 
Experian plc (EXPGY) Q1 2027 Sales/Trading Call Transcript
Experian plc (EXPGY) Q1 2027 Sales/Trading Call Transcript
EXPGY 
Is Now the Time to Add Singapore ETFs to Your Portfolio?
Singapore-focused ETFs emerge as a strategic Asia allocation option on resilience, AI-driven growth and strong momentum.
EWS 
AI Advertising Boom Could Reshape DoubleVerify Growth Trends
DV is betting on social, streaming TV and AI ad verification to lift growth, but early monetization and pricing pressure leave the trend unproven.
DV 
MercadoLibre Rallies 13% in a Month: Time to Buy MELI Stock?
MercadoLibre's 13% monthly rally reflects strong growth, deeper engagement and bold investments in commerce, fintech, logistics and AI.
MELI 
Card Loans, Fee Income to Support COF Q2 Earnings, Provisions to Hurt
Capital One's Q2 earnings are likely to have gained from card loans, NII and fee income, while higher provisions and expenses are expected to have put pressure.
COF 
U.S. Bancorp Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on NII & Fee Revenue Growth
USB tops Q2 earnings estimates as higher net interest income, fee revenue growth and loan expansion offset higher credit provisions.
TBBK 
International Seaways Stock Outlook as Tanker Rates Stay Firm
International Seaways benefits from firm tanker rates, tight supply and charter visibility, though spot exposure and maintenance raise risks.
INSW 
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Explains Why XRP Beats Bitcoin for Payments
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the problem with today's payment apps isn't complicated. They just weren't built to talk to each other. Speaking at an event, Garlinghouse compared modern payment networks to the earliest days of the internet.
XRP whales snap up 70M tokens as exchange reserves hit new low
XRP whales have bought 70 million tokens in one week as the price rebounded above $1.11 and Binance reserves fell to a five-month low.
Chevron to sign MOUs with Iraq for West Qurna 2 and Nassiriya oilfields
Chevron will sign memorandums of understanding on Friday with the Iraqi government to advance the U.S. oil major's interests in the West Qurna 2 and Nassiriya oilfields, according to a senior Chevron executive.
CVX 
AST SpaceMobile's stock is sinking as the SpaceX rival looks to raise more cash
Shares of a SpaceX competitor are dropping on Thursday after the company said it needed to raise new funds and announced a delay with its satellite targets.
ASTS 
AAOI vs. MXL: Which AI Data Center Infrastructure Stock Has an Edge?
Applied Optoelectronics is seeing strong AI data center demand, but MaxLinear's broader product momentum, hyperscaler adoption, and earnings consistency give it an edge.
AAOI 
Microchip Jumps 35% YTD: Is There More Room for the Stock to Rise?
MCHP's 35.3% YTD gain rests on inventory recovery, stronger bookings and AI data center growth, though supply chain constraints and competition remain risks.
MCHP 
International Seaways and the Tanker Trends Reshaping Shipping in 2026
INSW is renewing its fleet as aging vessels, tighter rules and route disruptions reshape tanker supply and rates in 2026.
INSW 
DoubleVerify Stock Outlook as Social and AI Growth Accelerate in 2026
DV enters 2026 with fast-growing social, CTV and AI tools, but must offset slower core growth and fee-rate pressure.
DV 
A 1950s Stock Checklist Just Predicted AI's Regulatory Reckoning in 2026
On the July 16 episode of The Investing for Beginners Podcast, co-host Stephen Morris drew a hard line around AI stocks, arguing investors should stay away from anything the government will regulate.
AI 
What's driving Intel, AMD stocks down 'again' on Thursday?
Intel (INTC) and Advance Micro Devices (AMD) shares are under immense pressure on Thursday morning amidst what can be described as a “perfect storm”. A mix of global semiconductor panic, a significant shift in how Wall Street is viewing the AI boom, and painful company-specific realities (for INTC in particular) are hurting the chip names today.
INTC 
Netflix heads into earnings with bulls unfazed by stock's rough year
Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX, XETRA:NFC) reports second quarter earnings tonight, and two major brokerages are sticking with their bullish calls even as the stock has struggled this year. Shares were little changed Thursday at $73.50, but that stability masks a rough 2026 for Netflix investors: the stock has fallen more than 20% year-to-date.
NFLX 
How Satoshi Nakamoto Solved Bitcoin's Quantum Dilemma 16 Years Ago Today
Bitcoin reached an unexpected milestone this week, as exactly 16 years have passed since Satoshi Nakamoto published a technical solution on the BitcoinTalk forum designed to protect Bitcoin from the computers of the future, quantum ones especially. Today, as technology giants steadily develop quantum processors, that archived post has transformed from an old theory into an active roadmap for Bitcoin Core.
NVIDIA's 75% Margins vs TSMC's Foundry Gamble: Two Paths to AI Dominance, One Winner
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) sit on opposite ends of the same AI supply chain.
NVDA 
3 Stocks to Consider From the Growing Technology Services Market
The Zacks Technology Services industry is growing rapidly, fueled by the swift adoption of remote work and other technological advancements, boosting revenues and cash flow since the pandemic. DAVE, VVX and COHR are expected to follow the growth momentum.
COHR 
AvalonBay Communities to Post Q2 Earnings: What Should Investors Know?
AVB heads into Q2 with strong occupancy and firmer leasing as U.S. apartment demand outpaces supply, but rising interest costs remain a headwind.
AVB 
Iveda Stock Looks Cheap, But Is It Worth the Risk Right Now?
IVDA's AI smart-city portfolio, open platform and Taiwan contracts support growth, but concentration and uneven revenues keep the stock a high-risk bet.
IVDA 
Sterling's E-Infrastructure Revenues Soar 174%: Can It Keep Winning?
STRL's E-Infrastructure revenues surged 174% y/y in Q1 as data center demand, acquisitions and a record pipeline fuel mission-critical growth.
STRL 
Waste Management Network & Steady Returns Aid WM Amid High Debt
WM's waste network, pricing and acquisitions support growth and margins. Its high debt and slow stock momentum pose challenges.
WM 
Pfizer Stock Below 50-Day and 200-Day SMA: Buy the Dip or Exit Now?
PFE trades below key moving averages as investors weigh fading COVID sales against pipeline growth, acquisitions and a low valuation with a high dividend.
PFE 
