Stock Market & Financial News
Agricultural ETFs Top S&P 500 Two Months in a Row: Here's Why
Agricultural ETFs are beating the S&P 500 as weather risks, geopolitical tensions and strong global demand drive corn, wheat and soybean prices higher.
DBA Can Amtech's Booking Momentum Unlock Stronger Revenue Growth?
ASYS' bookings rise 33% as AI-driven TPS demand surges, lifting backlog and extending order visibility into fiscal 2027.
BKNG Apple's New CEO Inherits an AI Strategy Built on Outsiders
John Ternus becomes CEO of Apple on Tuesday (Sept. 1), taking over a company whose defining strength has always been tight control of its own technology stack, hardware, software and the chips connecting them, but whose current artificial intelligence strategy runs largely on outside partners.
AAPL Science Applications International Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Science Applications International NASDAQ: SAIC reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $1.9 billion, up approximately 5% organically, as the company cited broad-based growth across its markets and stronger conversion of existing contract backlog into revenue.
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SLB's $3.4B Kelvion Deal Targets AI Data Center Cooling Boom
SLB NYSE: SLB said it has agreed to acquire thermal management and heat-exchange technology provider Kelvion in a transaction valued at approximately $3.4 billion in cash, plus the assumption of about $700 million in debt. The company expects the acquisition to close in the first half of 2027, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
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IREN CEO addresses investor concerns over $25B–$30B capex plan as company pivots from Bitcoin mining to AI
IREN's strategic shift to AI could redefine its market position, leveraging substantial investments to capitalize on emerging tech trends. IREN CEO addresses investor concerns over $25B–$30B capex plan as company pivots from Bitcoin mining to AI.
Sberbank Plans ETH and USDT Collateral for Crypto-Backed Loans
Sberbank plans to accept ETH and USDT alongside Bitcoin as loan collateral, contingent on Russia approving the assets for public circulation.
Crypto buybacks reach $638M as Hyperliquid dominates – Is the model sustainable?
Crypto buybacks are growing, but sustainable fees and lower emissions remain crucial for lasting value.
Wall Street May Be Sleeping on This Massive AI CPU Opportunity
Arm has quietly captured the CPU backbone of the AI data center buildout, yet its current price tells a strikingly different story than its growth numbers do. Here is what Wall Street keeps missing.
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Is Shiba Inu (SHIB) Worth Holding in September? Token's Price History Provides 2 Answers
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is ending August at $0.00000504 with an unusual quarterly return of +20.4%. The current monthly close has left investors facing a dilemma: Is it worth holding the asset through September?
Two Recessions Couldn't Stop These 4 Healthcare Stocks From Raising Dividends
Two brutal recessions wiped out dividends across the market, yet a handful of healthcare companies kept raising their payouts through every quarter of both downturns.
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Wall Street Lunch: BoE Chief Warns G20 Of AI Risks To Global Financial Stability
Bank of England's Andrew Bailey warns G20 that frontier AI models pose systemic financial risks, urging global vigilance and cooperation. GameStop (GME) projects Q2 net sales of $780M–$800M, down year-over-year but above consensus, citing tough comps and operational changes.
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Metaplanet Executes $188M Bitcoin Transfer To Coinbase In Just Three Hours
Metaplanet moved 2,400 BTC worth roughly $186 million into Coinbase Prime within three hours on August 31, using six deposits ranging from 103 to 800 BTC.
AEHR vs. COHU: Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock Is The Better Buy?
Aehr's record backlog, AI-driven orders and strong fiscal 2027 outlook give it an edge over Cohu despite a higher valuation.
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Will Alto Ingredients' Higher Maintenance Costs Pressure Margins?
ALTO's second-quarter gross profit rebounds on stronger crush margins and lower utilities, but $2M more in maintenance costs partly offset the gains.
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Serve Robotics vs. Symbotic: Which Robotics Stock Is More Compelling?
The rapid adoption of AI, automation and robotics is reshaping how goods move through cities, warehouses and other physical environments. As businesses seek greater efficiency, reliability and productivity, companies developing robotics platforms and software are gaining increasing attention.
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These 3 Dividend Stocks Have Survived Every Recession Since 1970. Retirees Trust Them for a Reason.
Retirees rarely want excitement from an income holding. They want a check that arrives, gets bigger, and does not care what the economy is doing.
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Amazon's Appeal Is More About This Than The AI Capex Fear Discount
Wall Street keeps punishing Amazon every time AI capex headlines hit, and one investor keeps buying the dip. The reason has nothing to do with quarterly earnings and everything to do with a number most analysts are not talking about.
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Bitcoin on course for best August since 2017 despite renewed US-Iran hostilities
Bitcoin is on track to log its best August performance since 2017, demonstrating remarkable resilience against back-to-back macro shocks as escalating US-Iran hostilities and a hawkish pivot from the Federal Reserve test the durability of the digital-asset rebound.
Campbell's Q4 Earnings on the Horizon: What Should Investors Expect?
CPB gears up for the fourth-quarter report, with sales and EPS expected to fall as Snacks weakness and margin pressure weigh, while Meals & Beverages remain resilient.
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BigBear.ai vs. Palantir: Which Defense AI Stock Is the Better Choice?
PLTR emerges as the stronger defense AI pick than BBAI, backed by faster growth, U.S. government demand, profitability and robust cash generation.
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Strive buys $143M in Bitcoin, becomes fifth-largest holder
Strive has purchased 1,800 Bitcoin for about $143 million, raising its treasury to 23,156 BTC and moving past Bullish into fifth place among public corporate holders. Strive Bitcoin holdings reach 23,156 BTC The U.S.
4 Financial Stocks That Kept Raising Dividends Through 2 Historic Crashes
Financial stocks are the first to crack when markets panic, yet a handful of them kept handing investors bigger checks through both the 2008 meltdown and the 2020 shock.
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Waste Collection Demand & Sustainability Aid WM Amid High Debt
WM's steady waste-service demand, pricing discipline and sustainability investments support growth, while high debt and tight liquidity limit flexibility.
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Hasbro Stock Gains Nearly 11% in 3 Months: Is More Growth Ahead?
HAS' Magic momentum, cost savings and raised 2026 outlook support growth, but tariffs, digital impairment and cyber costs temper upside.
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Apple at $320: Here's Who Should Hold Their Shares
Apple has run nearly 38% in a year, printed a ninth straight earnings beat, and authorized a massive buyback, yet something in the numbers is making analysts pause before calling it a buy.
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Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO) M&A Call Transcript
Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO) M&A Call Transcript
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Investors Freaked Out Over IREN's $30 Billion Capex — CEO Explains Why They're Dead Wrong
AI infrastructure has entered the phase where the numbers are getting almost comically large.
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Jupiter Exchange revenue surges to $822K, highest in seven months
Jupiter's revenue surge highlights the potential for diversified DeFi platforms to thrive amid competitive pressures and market volatility. Jupiter Exchange revenue surges to $822K, highest in seven months.
Can International Markets Become Costco's Biggest Driver?
Costco's international markets gain weight as solid comps, warehouse white space and expansion plans across Asia and Europe bolster their growth role.
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