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BlackRock vs. Goldman Sachs: Which Is the Better Investment After Record Q2 Results?
BlackRock (BLK) and Goldman Sachs (GS) delivered record Q2 results this week, maintaining the strong momentum that has fueled financial stocks.
BLK US strikes in Bandar Abbas kill two and wound eight as Bitcoin dips below $73K on geopolitical fears
Geopolitical tensions heighten market volatility, impacting crypto stability and highlighting vulnerabilities in global financial systems. US strikes in Bandar Abbas kill two and wound eight as Bitcoin dips below $73K on geopolitical fears.
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Netflix (NFLX) Q2 Earnings
The headline numbers for Netflix (NFLX) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
NFLX First Citizens BancShares Is No Longer A Prime Candidate After Its Monumental Rise
First Citizens BancShares is downgraded to 'hold' due to mixed asset quality and valuation concerns. FCNCA's deposit base and balance sheet have grown, but uninsured deposits at 38.3% present elevated risk. Net interest margin continues to contract, though net income rose to $508M on lower credit loss provisions.
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Gold breaks $4,000 as yields rise, Fed-rate relief fades - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Thursday, as resilient U.S. economic data, firmer Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar overwhelmed support from this week's softer inflation reports and renewed Strait of Hormuz risk.
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Netflix (NFLX) Surpasses Q2 Earnings Estimates
Netflix (NFLX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.8 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.79 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.72 per share a year ago.
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Independent Bank Corp. (INDB) Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Independent Bank Corp. (INDB) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.7 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.77 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.25 per share a year ago.
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DXP Enterprises: Strong IPS Momentum Supports The Buy Case Ahead Of Q2
DXP Enterprises looks well positioned to expand its top line steadily, driven by the IPS segment and continued acquisition contributions. DXPE's margins are likely to remain resilient due to a favorable IPS mix and disciplined execution. Continued focus on expanding capabilities and accretive acquisitions supports the longer-term growth story.
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Zumtobel Group AG (ZMTBY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Zumtobel Group AG (ZMTBY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) Presents at Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow Series Transcript
Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) Presents at Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow Series Transcript
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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.8 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.48 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.19 per share a year ago.
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First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) Meets Q2 Earnings Estimates
First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.5 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.47 per share a year ago.
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Netflix Co-CEOs Respond To Swirl Of M&A Rumors, Reports They May Partner With Peacock Or Launch FAST Channels
Netflix Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters used the company's second-quarter earnings interview to try to clear the air regarding prospects for M&A, strategic partnerships and FAST channels.
NFLX 
Wise Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Wise LON: WISE reported continued growth in customers, cross-border volumes and customer balances in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, while reiterating its full-year guidance and plans to keep reducing prices for customers.
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Intuitive Surgical Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Intuitive Surgical NASDAQ: ISRG reported a solid second quarter of 2026, with management pointing to continued global adoption of its da Vinci, da Vinci SP and Ion platforms, even as U.S. procedure growth moderated and China remained challenging.
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Netflix Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Netflix NASDAQ: NFLX executives said the company remains on track for its 2026 financial plan, pointing to continued subscription growth, pricing gains, rising advertising revenue and a broadening content strategy during the company's second-quarter earnings interview.
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Health Catalyst Investors Approve Directors, Pay; Board Declassification Fails
Health Catalyst NASDAQ: HCAT stockholders approved three of four proposals presented at the company's 2026 annual meeting, including the election of two directors, ratification of the company's auditor and an advisory vote on executive compensation. A proposal to phase out the company's classified board structure did not receive the required level of support.
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QQQJ: The Structure Keeps Handing Its Winners To QQQ
Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF offers exposure to the 101st–200th largest Nasdaq non-financials, targeting mid-cap growth potential. QQQJ recently outperformed QQQ and QQQM, but this is likely a short-term effect from capital rotation out of mega-caps. The fund's structure is flawed: top performers graduate into the Nasdaq-100, causing QQQJ to lose growth winners and retain laggards.
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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Flashing Warning Signs
Mortgage REITs sit at the sharp end of the rate cycle. They borrow short, lend long, hedge in between, and pass what is left to shareholders.
CHMI 
The Inside Story of IBM's Shocking Profit Warning
Big Blue bet on transparency and paid a steep price. Can its CEO win back investors?
IBM 
Gold Outlook: XAU/USD Closes Below 4,000 for the First Time Since October
Gold closed below 4,000 for the first time since October as broad-based weakness fuelled bearish momentum, although nearby su.
3 High-Yield Dividends at Risk: 2 BDCs and a Serial Cutter
A double-digit dividend yield is one of the most seductive numbers on a brokerage screen, and one of the most dangerous.
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Premier Foods plc (PRRFY) Q1 2027 Sales/Trading Call Transcript
Premier Foods plc (PRRFY) Q1 2027 Sales/Trading Call Transcript
PINC 
Trelleborg AB (publ) (TBABF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Trelleborg AB (publ) (TBABF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Prologis, Inc. (PLD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Prologis, Inc. (PLD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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$10,000 in MSTY Became $6,614 in Six Months, Before Counting the Tax Bill
If you put $10,000 into YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:MSTY) on the first trading day of 2026, your position was worth roughly $6,614 by July 10, before you counted a single weekly “paycheck.
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2 Well-Known Stocks Are Ready to Pay You Dividends – But You Must Act Before July 24
The clock is ticking on two of the most recognizable dividend payers on the Nasdaq.
COKE 
Netflix is solving its engagement problem by
Wall Street is concerned that Netflix subscribers are spending less time with Netflix shows and movies. Netflix says investors shouldn't worry.
NFLX 
Q2 Earnings: 2 Winners and 1 Loser So Far
So far in the Q2 cycle, several companies, including Micron and Citigroup, have been standouts, whereas preliminary results from IBM have been disappointing.
WNRS 
D-Wave Quantum Says 2 Protocols Are Better Than One, And I Agree: Strong Buy
D-Wave Quantum Inc. has typically been known for annealing, a unique approach best suited to helping customers solve optimization problems. That sets it apart from other quantum firms. Citing Boston Consulting Group, QBTS says this will amount to $100-$220 billion out of an $800+ billion total quantum market. That sounds like more than a mere "niche." Also, QBTS is going big into the “gate model,” the approach used by the other quantum firms. That will let it compete for the entire quantum market.
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