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PPI Slides in June on Lower Oil Prices, Q2 Results Continue
Year over year wholesale inflation pulls back to +5.5%, 100 bps lower than last month's initial print.
PPI Aehr Test Systems' Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y
AEHR beat fiscal Q4 estimates as AI and data-center demand drives 33.7% revenue growth, record bookings, and margin expansion.
AEHR Can Orion's Mission-Critical Projects Fuel Shareholder Gains?
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. ORN appears to be capitalizing on several long-term infrastructure trends that are reshaping the specialty construction industry. The company delivered a solid first-quarter 2026 performance, with revenues increasing 15% year over year to $216.3 million, adjusted EBITDA rising 7% to $8.7 million and adjusted earnings of five cents per share, reflecting disciplined execution across its operations.
ORN Gold Update: XAU/USD struggles for direction near 4k
Although gold has gained close to 1.5% over the last 2 trading sessions, this move does not yet appear to confirm a dominant buying bias. For now, the metal continues to show a more neutral behavior, with demand strength still failing to recover fully after the release of PPI inflation data in the United States.
Johnson & Johnson Q2: Solid (If Not Spectacular) Performance Satisfies Wall Street
Johnson & Johnson delivered strong Q2 2026 results, with 6.6% annual revenue growth and robust performance across Pharma and MedTech divisions. JNJ maintains mid-to-high single digit revenue growth, a portfolio of 15+ "blockbuster" drugs, and a solid pipeline, supporting its blue-chip status. I am downgrading JNJ from Strong Buy to Buy due to valuation normalization and tempered forward share price expectations, despite continued operational strength.
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SBI Global Asset Management and DigiFT bring Japanese high-dividend equity strategy on-chain with $JX token on Solana
The tokenization of Japanese equities on Solana could enhance global investor access and diversify portfolios, boosting interest in Japan's market. SBI Global Asset Management and DigiFT bring Japanese high-dividend equity strategy on-chain with $JX token on Solana.
Pentair Stock Tanks on Slashed Guidance, Weak Earnings, and CFO Resignation
The stock was on pace for its biggest one-day drop in decades.
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AngioDynamics Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Gross Margin Expands
ANGO's Q4 FY26 revenues rise 8% as Med Tech surges, while its adjusted loss beats estimates and FY27 sales guidance tops consensus.
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Five Below's Strategic Investments Strengthen Future Growth Potential
FIVE ramps up store expansion, AI-led customer outreach and operational improvements as stronger fiscal 2026 guidance underscores growth momentum.
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Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for around $53.4B
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint bid to acquire PayPal in a deal valued at approximately $53.4 billion.
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ASML Earnings Add Muscle to Global AI Story
Marley Kayden walks us through ASML Holding's (ASML) strong first half of the year. She says the company gained after beating on earnings and is planning a 30% capacity expansion in each of the next two years.
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VivoPower positions for scarcity of renewable-backed AI compute sites
VivoPower PLC (NASDAQ:VIVO, FRA:51J) says the scarcity of power-secured, renewable-backed sites is becoming a defining constraint on AI infrastructure growth. The company is positioning its platform to capture that demand across multiple jurisdictions rather than around a single project, CEO Kevin Chin said in a recent shareholder letter.
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Warren Buffett's 3 Favorite Stocks: Buy, Sell or Hold?
Three of Warren Buffett's most iconic holdings sit at very different crossroads right now.
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Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba's Qwen AI
Apple Intelligence, the iPhone maker's generative AI offering, is coming to China. On Wednesday, Reuters reported that China's regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China, approved Apple's AI services in the country, on the back of a deal to integrate Alibaba's Qwen AI model into Apple's operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS.
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Microsoft stock is rising 3% on Wednesday: here's why
Microsoft MSFT stock rose about 3% on Wednesday as Wall Street analysts reaffirmed their bullish outlook on the software giant despite trimming some price targets ahead of the company's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report later this month. Shares gained after Evercore ISI raised its price target on Microsoft to $525 from $510 while maintaining an Outperform rating.
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Aave founder Stani Kulechov outlines V4 deployment on Avalanche, targets $100B in real-world assets by year end
Aave's V4 deployment on Avalanche could redefine DeFi by integrating real-world assets, but regulatory complexities may pose significant challenges. Aave founder Stani Kulechov outlines V4 deployment on Avalanche, targets $100B in real-world assets by year end.
NSI N.V. (NIUWF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NSI N.V. (NIUWF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF: Not A Viable Option Right Now
The ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF is rated Hold due to limited near-term upside and high tactical risk. SVXY is best used as a short-term trading instrument after significant volatility spikes, not as a long-term holding. Current macroeconomic uncertainty, upcoming economic data, and potential Fed actions make precise timing for SVXY especially challenging.
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The Magic Behind a Tap: Physical AI At Your Fingertips
We take the push of a button for granted. A tap on a smartphone's tempered, touch-sensitive glass can summon a product, start a conversation with AI, or set a global logistics network in motion.
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Is Lockheed Martin Expanding Its Presence in the Submarine Market?
LMT is deepening its submarine market presence with a $49 million U.S. Navy contract and advanced undersea warfare technologies.
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AI Data Centers Fuel Cummins: Buy CMI Stock on Dividend Hike?
Cummins' 10% dividend hike, surging AI data center power demand and raised 2030 targets reinforce its appeal as a compelling long-term buy.
CMI 
Here's Why You Should Retain NeuroPace Stock in Your Portfolio for Now
NPCE's RNS adoption, referral growth and AI innovation support expansion, while IGE timing and investments may pressure near-term profits.
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Strategic Pricing, Brands and Innovation Support Carter's Growth Story
CRI is leaning on brand strength, digital expansion and pricing actions to drive growth as productivity efforts help offset tariff pressures.
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Binance unveils $800K XRP airdrop to accelerate RLUSD adoption
Binance has unveiled an $800,000 XRP airdrop campaign for eligible Ripple USD holders, introducing weekly rewards designed to encourage activity around Ripple's dollar-backed stablecoin.
Starknet's Privacy Stack Goes Live, Giving Builders New Tools for Confidential Transactions
Starknet opened its privacy stack to external developers with the launch of the Privacy SDK and the Privacy Wallet API. STRK20 allows any ERC-20 token to operate with encrypted balances and private transfers verified through ZK-STARK proofs on mainnet.
3 Canadian Marijuana Stocks For Better Investing And Trading 2026
For investors looking to make more green, marijuana stocks may be the way to go. Contrary to the doubt or fear based on the past, the cannabis industry is growing at a fast pace. Now, with cannabis classified as a Class 3 substance, there is very little barrier for legal operators. What that means is now there can be more product research and testing.
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Is BAE Systems Expanding Its Presence in the Radar Market?
BAESY is deepening its radar-market presence through Canada's Arctic program and decades of long-range surveillance expertise.
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KBR Expands Defense Footprint With NASIC ASTRA Contract
KBR's $866 million ASTRA contract vehicle expands its reach across air, space and cyber intelligence while opening the door to future task orders.
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How AI Is Becoming MetLife's Long-Term Competitive Advantage
MET is embedding AI across underwriting, claims and service to boost efficiency, improve customer experiences and strengthen long-term competitiveness.
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Nvidia CEO Huang denies Vera Rubin delays, says AI accelerator is in production
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA, XETRA:NVD) CEO Jensen Huang has pushed back against reports that the company's next-generation Vera Rubin AI accelerator platform is facing manufacturing setbacks, saying production is already underway. Speaking with reporters at a developer event in Tokyo on Wednesday, Huang dismissed the reports and stated that “Vera Rubin is already in production.
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