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The Biggest Reason I'm Buying Alphabet Before the July 22 Earnings Report
I keep adding to my position in Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL | GOOGL Price Prediction), and the July 22 earnings report will reinforce the trade.
GOOG Apple's stock is beating the S&P 500 by a remarkable degree — and it may have more room to run
Apple was once seen as behind the curve in AI, but now it's getting more respect for its strategic choices.
AAPL Crude Oil & Gold Forecast: Key Levels to Watch
According to Al Jazeera, only three commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, marking the lowest daily transit count since May. Many ships have either halted or reversed course following recent Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and the renewed U.S. blockade on Iran-linked shipping.
GE Aerospace Faces a Prove-It Moment in Q2 Earnings
GE Aerospace NYSE: GE is telling investors a familiar story after its Q2 2026 earnings report on July 16. The stock dropped about 5% in early trading the day after the release, despite strong top and bottom-line beats.
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Nvidia Could Lose Its Crown to Apple. It Can Still Be a Chip-Stock Champion
Nvidia stock is under pressure with Apple set to surpass it as the world's largest company.
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Morpho Midnight prepares for public launch after months of ambitious beta
Morpho announces the public launch of Morpho Midnight for the coming days, after several months in beta. This protocol represents a new paradigm for onchain lending and is the team's most ambitious bet to date.
Encore Capital Group: Sustained Tailwinds Warrant Small Position
Encore Capital Group shares have surged 65% year-to-date, reflecting strong market momentum. The guidance for 2026 looks stellar. Collections at $2.8 billion, an increase of 8% YoY. Earnings guidance of $13.00 per share, an increase of 19% YoY. I see two key secular tailwinds as being persistent, not temporary: high total consumer loan volume, along with elevated charge-off rates. This alone warrants a small position, in my opinion.
ECPG 
Insteel Industries: Re-Rating Supported By Improving Earnings Outlook
Insteel Industries upgraded from Hold to Buy, reflecting attractive risk-reward and peer-relative discount. IIIN is poised for FY2026 revenue growth from higher average selling prices and robust non-residential construction demand, particularly data centers. Margins should stabilize as price hikes and volume leverage offset elevated raw material and freight costs, though cost pressures persist.
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BofA names senior executives to drive AI adoption in global markets-memo
Bank of America has announced senior appointments to drive AI adoption and implementation across its global markets group, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Friday.
BAC 
Wendy's, Chipotle say they are not affected by cyclosporiasis outbreak
Wendy's and Chipotle Mexican Grill said on Friday that their restaurants were not hit by a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell outlets.
CMG 
Bitmine nears its Ethereum buying limit – Now it needs demand to make the bet pay off
Bitmine plans to slow its Ethereum purchases as its holdings approach 5% of the cryptocurrency's supply, ending a year of rapid accumulation that made the company the network's largest corporate token holder. In his July Chairman message, Thomas Lee said Bitmine has amassed 5.7 million ETH, equal to about 4.
engcon AB (publ) (ENGCF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
engcon AB (publ) (ENGCF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Are Retail-Wholesale Stocks Lagging Amazon.com (AMZN) This Year?
Here is how Amazon (AMZN) and Brinker International (EAT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Is Materion (MTRN) Outperforming Other Basic Materials Stocks This Year?
Here is how Materion (MTRN) and Minerals Technologies (MTX) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
MTRN 
Netflix Stock Sinks to Two-Year Low on Disappointing Revenue Forecast
Netflix (NFLX) shares tumbled Friday morning after the streaming giant predicted that its revenue growth will slow.
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Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging PENN Entertainment, Inc. (PENN) This Year?
Here is how PENN Entertainment (PENN) and American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
PENN 
Has Dycom Industries (DY) Outpaced Other Construction Stocks This Year?
Here is how Dycom Industries (DY) and United Rentals (URI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
DY 
Is Humana (HUM) Stock Outpacing Its Medical Peers This Year?
Here is how Humana (HUM) and Envoy Medical, Inc. (COCH) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
HUM 
Is IDEX (IEX) Outperforming Other Industrial Products Stocks This Year?
Here is how Idex (IEX) and Silgan Holdings (SLGN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
IEX 
Is Analog Devices (ADI) Stock Outpacing Its Computer and Technology Peers This Year?
Here is how Analog Devices (ADI) and Ametek (AME) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
ADI 
Is Credicorp (BAP) Outperforming Other Finance Stocks This Year?
Here is how Credicorp (BAP) and Citigroup (C) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
BAP 
Is Ingram Micro Holding Corporation (INGM) Stock Outpacing Its Business Services Peers This Year?
Here is how Ingram Micro (INGM) and Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz Sponsored ADR (KSPI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
KSPI 
Is FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Stock Outpacing Its Oils-Energy Peers This Year?
Here is how FuelCell Energy (FCEL) and Nabors Industries (NBR) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
FCEL 
Zacks Initiates Coverage of HCWC With Neutral Recommendation
Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates HCWC as "Neutral." Explore how Healthy Choice Wellness is working to restore growth through cost controls, acquisitions and operational improvements.
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CoinShares reports end of record $8B outflow streak as Bitcoin funds see inflows
CoinShares reports $287 million in Bitcoin fund inflows, ending a record eight-week, $8 billion outflow streak. Ethereum products also saw $84 million in CoinShares reports end of record $8B outflow streak as Bitcoin funds see inflows.
Micron Technology: Record DRAM Pricing Meets A Stock In Retreat
MU data by YCharts Reports that Chinese memory maker CXMT is preparing an $8.55 billion IPO are being cited as the proximate cause of today's decline, along with reports that AI cloud provider CoreWeave is exploring financial hedges against a potential drop in memory costs.
MU 
Prologis: AI Creates An Opportunity, But The Price Is High
Prologis, Inc. remains a core holding, but I maintain a Hold rating due to valuation concerns after a 43% total return since my last Strong Buy. PLD delivered impressive Q2 results, with Core FFO per share up nearly 12% and strong diversification across customers and geographies. I'm enthusiastic about PLD's data center and power pipeline initiatives, targeting 7.5%-10% yields and leveraging its logistics platform for new growth.
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JEPI: If You Must Own A Covered Call ETF, It Shouldn't Be This One
JPMorgan Equity Premium ETF has significantly underperformed both the S&P 500 and peer covered call ETFs since inception. JEPI's portfolio is underweight high-performing sectors, particularly technology, and its synthetic covered call strategy via ELNs adds complexity and tracking error. Owning an index fund and selling shares for income has historically outperformed JEPI on both total income and ending portfolio value.
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Intuitive Surgical shares fall as procedure growth slows despite Q2 earnings beat
Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) shares fell about 11% on Friday after the robotic surgery company reported second-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations but disappointed investors with slower US procedure growth and a cautious full-year outlook. The company reported second quarter revenue of $2.89 billion, up 19% from a year earlier and above analysts' consensus estimate of $2.82 billion.
ISRG 
Why QDTE's 0.97% Fee Costs You More Than Two Weeks of Payouts
Weekly income ETFs have become one of the loudest corners of the fund market, and Roundhill Innovation-100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:QDTE) sits at the center of the noise.
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