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CNO Middle East Conflict Sends Oil Up, Bonds Down
Plus, stocks fall and new job-market numbers are mixed.
BNO NIO Q2: Disappointment Increases
NIO Inc. reported Q2 2026 results with strong year-over-year growth but missed both vehicle delivery and revenue guidance. Margins improved significantly versus last year, though sequential declines reflected cost pressures, particularly higher lithium prices. NIO's Q3 guidance disappointed, projecting minimal sequential delivery growth and revenues well below street expectations.
NIO A. O. Smith: Earnings Trough And Attractive Valuation Creates Upside
A. O. Smith is rated Buy due to resilient replacement demand, energy-efficiency tailwinds, and an attractive valuation. Approximately 80-85% of North American water heater demand is replacement-driven, providing downside protection and medium-term growth potential. Earnings are expected to recover from Q4 2026, driven by pricing realization, cost savings, and a favorable product mix shift.
AOS 
3 Value Stocks to Buy as September Market Volatility Picks Up
Match Group, Amkor Technology and HF Sinclair offer value as rising yields, oil prices and slowing growth heighten September market risks.
AMKR 
Zcash and Monero's Price Rip Higher as Privacy-Coin Markets Roar
Privacy-focused digital assets outpaced the broader cryptocurrency market in August, led by zcash (ZEC), whose market cap rose to over $14 billion during the period. Institutional Exposure Drives Zcash Gains Privacy-focused digital assets surged across August, with many outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market as macroeconomic uncertainty and regulatory scrutiny spurred demand for shielded financial rails.
Solana auctions nine logo ad spots for Nepal flood relief, raising over $157K in hours
Solana's innovative auction for Nepal flood relief highlights crypto's potential for efficient, impactful philanthropy through stablecoins. Solana auctions nine logo ad spots for Nepal flood relief, raising over $157K in hours.
Ripple Just Unlocked 1 Billion XRP — Here's Why It May Not Trigger a Sell-Off
Ripple released 1 billion XRP on September 1 through its regular monthly escrow schedule. The unlock does not mean the entire amount will enter the market, as Ripple has historically returned unused XRP to escrow. XRP trades near $1.36 after falling about 8.
The Apple Empire That John Ternus Inherits—By the Numbers
Tim Cook isn't just passing the torch, he's handing over one of the corporate world's biggest successes.
AAPL 
GoPro joins AI bonanza with pivot into data centers as shares skyrocket 38%
GoPro announced it would merge with Starman Optical, a private photonics company. The company will move into AI data center and defense markets.
GPRO 
GigaCloud Looks Heavily Undervalued, Trading Near 10x Earnings
GigaCloud Technology Inc. is rated 'Buy' with a 25-26% 12-month upside, driven by robust execution and platform scalability. GCT consistently beats sales and earnings estimates, with Q2 2026 revenue up 27.6% YoY and net income margin at 10.3%. Expansion in the EU and a growing 3P seller base are expected to structurally enhance margins and drive future growth.
GCT 
John Ternus hypes ‘huge launch next week' in first memo as Apple CEO
John Ternus has officially taken the reins as Apple CEO, succeeding Tim Cook, who held the role for fifteen years.
AAPL 
Can Bixlenvo Unlock New Growth for Gilead's HIV Business?
GILD's FDA approval of Bixlenvo expands its HIV portfolio with a first-of-its-kind single-tablet option for underserved patients.
GILD 
Microsoft's AI strategy accelerates cloud growth and efficiency: analysts
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s accelerating cloud growth, improving AI efficiency and greater visibility into investment returns prompted Bank of America to raise its price objective on the stock. The bank's new target of $600, up from $500, is based on 28 times its calendar year 2027 earnings-per-share estimate, up from 24 times previously.
MSFT 
SUI crypto returns to $0.72 buy zone—But has the sell-off ended?
SUI is testing a price zone linked to an earlier rally, but its latest chart shows buyers have not yet regained control.
Aon's $17 Billion USI Deal: A Costly Bet on Middle-Market Growth
Aon's $17B USI acquisition expands its middle-market reach and specialty capabilities, but adds debt and puts execution under pressure.
AON 
TMO Stock Could Gain Following the Launch of EMPAD G2 Detector
Thermo Fisher's EMPAD G2 detector enhances 4D STEM imaging speed, sensitivity and workflow integration, strengthening its Analytical Instruments portfolio.
TMO 
Agricultural ETF (TAGS) Touches New 52-Week High
TAGS hits a 52-week high as weather disruptions, geopolitical risks and rising demand tighten agricultural supplies.
TAGS 
Energy ETFs to Watch as US-Venezuela Sign Historic Oil Deal
Energy ETFs could benefit as the U.S.-Venezuela oil deal drives long-term investment in Venezuela's oil infrastructure.
COP 
Gold collapses as US-Iran strikes send Oil, US yields higher
Gold collapses as US-Iran strikes send Oil, US yields higher
Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 08/30/2026
Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.
DJTU 
OGIG Gains 10% in August as Cloud, AI Stocks Rally
The ALPS O'Shares Global Internet Giants ETF (OGIG) gained 10.7% in August, according to ETF Database. A wave of enterprise cloud and artificial intelligence earnings reports lifted the fund's biggest technology holdings.
OGIG 
Can Palantir's Customer Surge Sustain Its AI-Driven Growth Momentum?
PLTR's customer base rose 24% to 1,049 as AI adoption fueled revenue growth, but valuation and contract risks remain key tests for momentum.
PLTR 
'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' Author Behind Massive BTC Price Predictions Faces $1.2 Billion Debt
Robert Kiyosaki, the infamous author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and one of Bitcoin's most outspoken boosters, is once again in the spotlight. This time, he has generated headlines over a staggering $1.2 billion debt figure linked to his real-estate investments, the New York Post reports.
Bitcoin ETFs Add $142M As September Trading Opens With Inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $142 million in net inflows as September trading opened, giving Bitcoin traders a positive flow signal after the previous session's outflow broke a multi-day streak. The inflow shows that regulated Bitcoin demand remains active, even after a choppy end to August.
Bitcoin ETFs Surge, Yet $80K Is Still In ‘No-Service' Area
Nine consecutive days of strong ETF inflows raise the bar for Bitcoin's long-term bulls while price keeps limping.
Buy Analog-Mixed Signal Players MACOM, Monolithic & Semtech
AI strength, recovery in auto and industrial are driving growth in the Analog/Mixed-signal industry. MTSI, MPWR and SMTC are riding these trends.
SMTC 
Long-term gold price remains supported by commodity-led inflation - Saxo Bank's Hansen
After seeing its biggest monthly gain since the start of the year, the gold market is starting September on the back foot as prices test support near $4,350 an ounce.
AAAU 
Bitcoin Slides Under $77K as Oil Surge Overpowers Fresh ETF Inflows
Bitcoin falls below $77,000 and Ethereum loses $2,400 as U.S.-Iran escalation lifts oil and bond yields despite fresh Bitcoin ETF inflows.
