Stock Market & Financial News
$1,000 invested in Apple stock when Tim Cook began CEO reign is now worth
As Tim Cook prepares to step down as Apple's chief executive officer on September 1, ending a 15-year tenure, investors who backed Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) when he took over have been richly rewarded.
AAPL DLocal Is Testing the Breakout Level That Could Change Its Stock Story
Some of the more intriguing setups in the market right now are the ones quietly building bases, well away from the headlines dominated by AI and mega-cap technology.
DLO Small Cap Yes, But Only Those That Generate Cash: The SFLO Case
VictoryShares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF (SFLO) continues to outperform, driven by its targeted selection of profitable small caps with strong free cash flow yields. SFLO seems to trade at a valuation discount, NTM P/E of 9.42x versus the small cap category average of 13.7x. The ETF's methodology, emphasizing enterprise value and excluding highly leveraged firms, mitigates (in my opinion) rate risk.
SFLO Bitcoin Holds $78K As Strait Of Hormuz Strike Lifts Oil Above $90
Bitcoin held near the $78,000 area as geopolitical tension around the Strait of Hormuz pushed Brent crude above $90, giving traders another macro-risk event to price across energy, inflation, and risk assets. The move followed a CENTCOM statement on the escalation, while oil markets reacted to the risk of disruption around one of the world's most important energy chokepoints.
SLB to Buy Data Center Cooling Firm Kelvion for $4.1 Billion
The oil drilling and production company agreed to acquire thermal management company Kelvion for $4.1 billion in a bid to strengthen its growing data center business.
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Cronos Shuts Down Blockchain Following Massive $75M Attack On Tectonic Platform
Attack Mechanics: TONIC's thin liquidity allowed an attacker to inflate its price 100‑fold, deposit it into Tectonic, and borrow real assets, triggering an estimated $75 million loss. Cronos Shutdown: Cronos halted its blockchain to contain the exploit, freezing all user positions and preventing most stolen funds from leaving the network.
Legacy Housing: Strong Macro Drivers For Manufactured Homes
Legacy Housing is rated buy, trading at a 10.7x forward P/E, a 57% discount to peers despite a 45% YTD share price increase. LEGH's 2Q26 earnings were robust, with revenue up 32% and net income up 60% YoY, driven by surging workforce housing demand. Workforce housing now comprises 38% of product sales, benefiting from secular trends in data center buildouts and supportive government policy.
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Here's 1 metric on U.S. debt that makes bitcoin's bull case look stronger than ever
Much has recently been said about the burgeoning U.S. federal debt and how it's bullish for hard assets such as bitcoin BTC$78,542.02 and gold. The problem looks more severe once that debt is weighed against gross domestic product (GDP) and then compared against other nations'.
Newmark Group: Real Estate Sector Recovery And Q2 Growth Underpin The Bull Case
Newmark Group is rated a buy, supported by strong Q2 results, positive earnings guidance, and a capital-light business model. NMRK benefits from a rebound in office demand, record leasing fees, and sustained top- and bottom-line growth, with FY26 EPS guidance of +15–22% YoY. Despite elevated D/E ratio and mixed credit ratings, Fitch affirms investment-grade status, and the dividend payout ratio has improved, supporting a lower-risk income profile.
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Lilly to Buy This Autoimmune Drugmaker for $2.9 Billion in Cash. What It Means for the Stock.
Eli Lilly agrees to acquire Merida Biosciences, the developer of autoimmune drugs, marking the latest move to bolster its portfolio through strategic acquisitions.
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Hyperliquid, Pump.fun account for nearly 90% of record $638M crypto buybacks: FT
Crypto projects spent a record $638 million on token buybacks so far in 2026, as more protocols are turning their revenue into buybacks to return more value to token holders.
Float Protocol hit by $28K flash loan attack through Uniswap V3 manipulation
Float Protocol has lost about $28,000, or 10.71 ETH, after an attacker used a flash loan to manipulate a Uniswap V3 spot price and exploit how its Hypervisor contracts calculated liquidity provider share values. SlowMist said on Aug.
Should You Invest in the Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF (IGPT)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology - Software segment of the equity market, the Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF (IGPT) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 23, 2005.
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Should Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (FNDA) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Launched on August 13, 2013, the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (FNDA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
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Is Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD) was launched on 12/28/2015, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.
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Should iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Launched on July 24, 2000, the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.
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Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 22, 2000.
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Is Invesco RAFI US 1500 Small-Mid ETF (PRFZ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Making its debut on 09/20/2006, smart beta exchange traded fund Invesco RAFI US 1500 Small-Mid ETF (PRFZ) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.
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Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (IYG)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (IYG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.
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Should JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (JPSE) Be on Your Investing Radar?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (JPSE), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on November 15, 2016.
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Is Invesco Large Cap Value ETF (PWV) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market, the Invesco Large Cap Value ETF (PWV) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 03/03/2005.
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Is iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Health Care ETFs category of the market, the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 02/05/2001.
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Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF Shares (VFH)?
Launched on January 26, 2004, the Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF Shares (VFH) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market.
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Should Invesco Large Cap Growth ETF (PWB) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Invesco Large Cap Growth ETF (PWB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on March 3, 2005.
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Is Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Health Care ETF (RSPH) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Health Care ETF (RSPH) was launched on 11/01/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Health Care ETFs category of the market.
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Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (XES)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Energy - Equipment and services segment of the equity market, look no further than the State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (XES), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 19, 2006.
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Should State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust (MDY) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Looking for broad exposure to the Mid Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust (MDY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 4, 1995.
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PG&E Stock Plummets on California Wildfire Legislation. Why Wall Street Isn't Happy.
PG&E stock falls sharply after the California State Assembly amends key wildfire legislation that leaves out liability protection for utilities.
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Gold Consolidates After Friday's 3.2% Drop, Sparked by Hawkish Comments from Fed Warsh
Gold remains at the back foot on Monday, but bears found temporary footstep at $4400 zone (Fibo 38.2% of $3942/$4697 recovery leg / 20DMA) and consolidate after Friday's 3.2% fall (the biggest one-day loss since June 10).
Eli Lilly to Buy Merida Biosciences For Up to $2.875 Billion
Eli Lilly has agreed to pay up to $2.875 billion in cash for biotechnology company Merida Biosciences in a deal that bolsters the drugmaker's immunology portfolio.
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