OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar tells employees that annualized revenue in July topped all of Q2

Jul 29, 2026, 7:09 PM EDT - 21 minutes ago

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar tells employees that annualized revenue in July topped all of Q2

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar and board chair Bret Taylor addressed employees in an internal meeting on Wednesday. Friar told staffers that annualized recurring revenue in July was higher than in the second ...


Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal

Jul 29, 2026, 6:55 PM EDT - 35 minutes ago

Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal

Intel has provided access to some of its processor technology to ‌a new startup, according to a source and documents reviewed by Reuters, in a rare move for the U.S. chipmaker.

INTC


Restaurant chain Jersey Mike's prices IPO at $23 per share

Jul 29, 2026, 6:47 PM EDT - 43 minutes ago

Restaurant chain Jersey Mike's prices IPO at $23 per share

Sandwich chain Jersey ‌Mike's priced its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) ​at $23 per share on ​Wednesday, at the midpoint of its ⁠indicated price range, making ​it one of ​the largest restaurant IP...

JMKE


Microsoft logs $3.2B from Anthropic investment, but OpenAI was a mixed bag

Jul 29, 2026, 6:46 PM EDT - 44 minutes ago

Microsoft logs $3.2B from Anthropic investment, but OpenAI was a mixed bag

When Microsoft reported killer fourth-quarter earnings for its fiscal 2026 year (which ended June 30), it tucked in an interesting little tidbit about how its investments in the two biggest, and compe...

MSFT


Meta shares tumble 10% as Mark Zuckerberg's AI spending spree stuns Wall Street

Jul 29, 2026, 6:40 PM EDT - 50 minutes ago

Meta shares tumble 10% as Mark Zuckerberg's AI spending spree stuns Wall Street

Meta currently has 32 data centers across the globe in operation or under construction, with 28 of them in the US.

META


Equinix shares fall on soft third-quarter forecast

Jul 29, 2026, 6:33 PM EDT - 57 minutes ago

Equinix shares fall on soft third-quarter forecast

Equinix shares fell 3% on Wednesday as soft third-quarter forecast overshadowed a raised full-year ​and long-term outlook.

EQIX


US awards Lockheed Martin $58.6 billion in largest-ever Patriot missile deal

Jul 29, 2026, 6:24 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

US awards Lockheed Martin $58.6 billion in largest-ever Patriot missile deal

The U.S. ‌Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $58.62 ​billion for production of ​Patriot interceptor missiles, the Department of ⁠Defense said on Wednesday, ​a record contract awar...

LMT


Zuckerberg says Meta's enterprise AI opportunity extends beyond agents

Jul 29, 2026, 6:23 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Zuckerberg says Meta's enterprise AI opportunity extends beyond agents

In June, Meta entered the enterprise AI market with a new AI agent aimed at businesses, to help with customer service, support, and other daily operations. But the tech giant's enterprise AI ambitions...

META


Chipotle lifts its sales forecast even as a lettuce-linked outbreak slows foot traffic

Jul 29, 2026, 6:22 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Chipotle lifts its sales forecast even as a lettuce-linked outbreak slows foot traffic

Mexican fast-casual chain acknowledged ‘softening' traffic in the second half of July, but it's taking a rosier view of its full-year prospects.

CMG


Johnson & Johnson Comes to Strategic Agreement with Sail Biomedicines

Jul 29, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Johnson & Johnson Comes to Strategic Agreement with Sail Biomedicines

Under the agreement, Johnson & Johnson would make total initial payments of $785 million, and has the exclusive option to acquire Sail for $2.58 billion.

JNJ


WEX Deploys AI to Stop Fleet Fuel Fraud Before It Happens

Jul 29, 2026, 6:06 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

WEX Deploys AI to Stop Fleet Fuel Fraud Before It Happens

WEX will soon expand the capabilities of its WEXOnline platform for commercial fleets to include identifying and stopping potentially unauthorized fuel purchases before they are approved. The company ...

WEX


Hims & Hers sent users' health data to social media giants despite promising privacy, bombshell FTC lawsuit claims

Jul 29, 2026, 6:05 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Hims & Hers sent users' health data to social media giants despite promising privacy, bombshell FTC lawsuit claims

Hims & Hers stock added to losses after the ​news and was trading down around 12%.

HIMS


Microsoft keeps capex forecast unchanged, becoming one of the first data center giants to hold the line on AI spending

Jul 29, 2026, 6:04 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Microsoft keeps capex forecast unchanged, becoming one of the first data center giants to hold the line on AI spending

Microsoft held its AI capex forecast steady, sending its shares surging. Last week, Google raised its capex projection again.

MSFT


Fortinet lifts annual revenue forecast on strong cybersecurity demand

Jul 29, 2026, 5:41 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Fortinet lifts annual revenue forecast on strong cybersecurity demand

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet on Wednesday lifted its annual revenue forecast after reporting strong second-quarter ​results, signaling strong enterprise spending on ‌its services amid rising data secur...

FTNT


Johnson & Johnson lowers 2026 profit forecast

Jul 29, 2026, 5:38 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Johnson & Johnson lowers 2026 profit forecast

Johnson & Johnson cut ​2026 profit ‌forecast on Wednesday, citing ​the combined ​financial impact of ⁠its newly ​completed acquisition ​of Firefly Bio and a ​strategic partnership ​with Sail Biomedici...

JNJ


The Key Takeaways From Meta's Earnings and Lackluster Forecast

Jul 29, 2026, 5:33 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

The Key Takeaways From Meta's Earnings and Lackluster Forecast

Ygal Arounian, Wedbush managing director, Internet equity research, reacts to Meta Platforms Inc.'s second-quarter earnings and disappointing earnings forecast on "Bloomberg The Close." -------- More ...

META


Microsoft's Cloud Accelerates to Fastest Growth Since 2022

Jul 29, 2026, 5:33 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

Microsoft's Cloud Accelerates to Fastest Growth Since 2022

Microsoft cloud unit grew at the fastest pace in four years, suggesting that the company's computing infrastructure and artificial intelligence services continue to make inroads with businesses. Azure...

MSFT


BAE Systems wins £5.9 billion UK submarine contract

Jul 29, 2026, 5:32 PM EDT - 1 hour ago

BAE Systems wins £5.9 billion UK submarine contract

BAE Systems has been awarded a £5.9 billion ($7.8 billion) contract by the ​British government to advance work on ‌the country's next generation of nuclear-armed submarines, the company said late on W...

MSFT


BOE Expected to Follow Fed With Rate Hold, But Iran War Piles on Pressure

Jul 29, 2026, 5:29 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

BOE Expected to Follow Fed With Rate Hold, But Iran War Piles on Pressure

U.K. inflation slid to 2.6% in June due to lower energy and food costs.

BOE


Pilgrim's Pride Reports Lower Profit, Sales

Jul 29, 2026, 5:28 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Pilgrim's Pride Reports Lower Profit, Sales

The chicken and pork manufacturer logged a profit of $13.4 million in the second quarter, citing commodity market pricing reductions.

PPC


Starbucks' Next Challenge: Making Sure All of Its Food Is Available

Jul 29, 2026, 5:17 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Starbucks' Next Challenge: Making Sure All of Its Food Is Available

North American Operating Chief Mike Grams says more cafe labor, scheduling algorithm are speeding up service; now it's tackling food availability.

SBUX


C.H. Robinson Profit Rises as Higher Prices Boost Revenue

Jul 29, 2026, 5:14 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

C.H. Robinson Profit Rises as Higher Prices Boost Revenue

The freight brokerage company reported second-quarter profit of $186.8 million, compared with $152.5 million a year earlier.

CHRW


FDA panel votes against Capricor's Duchenne heart disease therapy

Jul 29, 2026, 5:13 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

FDA panel votes against Capricor's Duchenne heart disease therapy

The U.S. FDA's panel of ​independent advisers on Wednesday voted against the benefits of ‌Capricor Therapeutics' cell therapy, deramiocel, for treating cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a...

CAPR


Sturm Ruger Swings to Profit as Firearms Demand Drives Revenue Growth

Jul 29, 2026, 5:13 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Sturm Ruger Swings to Profit as Firearms Demand Drives Revenue Growth

The Southport, Conn.-based firearms maker said sales growth was driven by higher product demand, improved product mix and a 10% increase in average selling price to $384.

RGR


Qualcomm stock slips as memory crunch hits Q2 earnings

Jul 29, 2026, 5:12 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Qualcomm stock slips as memory crunch hits Q2 earnings

Qualcomm (QCOM) shares are inching lower in extended hours after the company reported fiscal Q3 results that reflected persistent semiconductor supply constraints. The company based out of San Diego, ...

QCOM


Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print

Jul 29, 2026, 5:12 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print

At first glance, the new Apple Upgrade program seems like a no-brainer. Why pay the full $1,199 for a new iPad Pro when you could spread the cost by leasing it for 24 or 36 months with no interest or ...

AAPL


Carvana Auto Sales Jump 40%, Shares Slump 15%

Jul 29, 2026, 5:11 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Carvana Auto Sales Jump 40%, Shares Slump 15%

Despite record revenue and profits, the used-car retailer missed Wall Street analysts' expectations.

CVNA


Starbucks is becoming cool again. Here's how it pulled off its turnaround.

Jul 29, 2026, 5:09 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Starbucks is becoming cool again. Here's how it pulled off its turnaround.

Trendier products, faster service and more food options boost Starbucks' earnings.

SBUX


Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI

Jul 29, 2026, 5:07 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI

Lilian Weng, co-founder of Thinking Machines, announced this week that she would step down from her role, citing health issues.

SBUX


Qualcomm's stock falls as memory woes weigh on earnings

Jul 29, 2026, 5:07 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Qualcomm's stock falls as memory woes weigh on earnings

The chip company came up short on its bottom line.

QCOM


Chip equipment maker Lam Research forecasts strong revenue on AI boom

Jul 29, 2026, 5:04 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Chip equipment maker Lam Research forecasts strong revenue on AI boom

Lam Research forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates and beat expectations for quarterly ​revenue on Wednesday, as rising spending ‌on AI infrastructure drove demand for its chipmak...

LRCX


MGM Resorts Posts Higher Profit and Revenue Driven By Las Vegas

Jul 29, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

MGM Resorts Posts Higher Profit and Revenue Driven By Las Vegas

The hotel and casino company said revenue from MGM's resorts on the Las Vegas Strip rose 3% to $2.2 billion.

MGM


How NDIV Generates Income in Volatile Markets

Jul 29, 2026, 5:02 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

How NDIV Generates Income in Volatile Markets

Oil markets have entered a period of heightened volatility. Geopolitical tensions, shifting supply expectations, and uncertain demand forecasts continue to weigh on investor sentiment.

NDIV


Inflation Isn't Gone Yet: Give Real Asset ETFs a Chance

Jul 29, 2026, 5:02 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Inflation Isn't Gone Yet: Give Real Asset ETFs a Chance

Considering that the Federal Reserve has been meeting this week, it's safe to say that inflation is likely front-and-center on the minds of many advisors and investors. After all, energy prices and su...

BKGI RLY VNQ


How Autism Research ETF ASD Can Deliver for Your Portfolio

Jul 29, 2026, 5:02 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

How Autism Research ETF ASD Can Deliver for Your Portfolio

ETFs allow investors a plethora of ways to express themselves while also pursuing performance. With each passing year, new ETFs arrive to help investors meet their personal and financial goals.

ASD RLY VNQ


Chipotle Mexican Grill Posts Higher Sales, Driven by New Restaurant Openings

Jul 29, 2026, 4:59 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Chipotle Mexican Grill Posts Higher Sales, Driven by New Restaurant Openings

The fast-casual chain's revenue rose 9.3% to $3.35 billion as it opened 100 restaurants in its second quarter.

CMG RLY VNQ


ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Price Forecast: Bullish Trend Faces Critical Support Test

Jul 29, 2026, 4:57 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Price Forecast: Bullish Trend Faces Critical Support Test

ASML is testing a major support zone after a significant advance, with the outcome likely determining whether the broader bullish trend resumes or reverses.

ASML RLY VNQ


Ventripoint Strengthens Board with Appointment of MedTech Executive and Commercialization Leader Dr. Philip Toleikis

Jul 29, 2026, 4:55 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Ventripoint Strengthens Board with Appointment of MedTech Executive and Commercialization Leader Dr. Philip Toleikis

Toronto, Ontario – July 29, 2026 – TheNewswire - Ventripoint Diagnostics Ltd. ("Ventripoint" or the "Company") (TSXV: VPT; OTC: VPTDF), a leader in AI-powered cardiac imaging, today announced the appo...

ASML RLY VNQ


Microsoft Capex Will Be Very High Next Year, RBC's Jaluria Says

Jul 29, 2026, 4:53 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Microsoft Capex Will Be Very High Next Year, RBC's Jaluria Says

Rishi Jaluria, RBC Capital Markets managing director, software equity research, calls Microsoft's fourth-quarter earnings report "fantastic" and expects very high growth in capital expenditures next y...

MSFT RLY VNQ


Align Technology to overhaul board following engagement with Elliott

Jul 29, 2026, 4:53 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Align Technology to overhaul board following engagement with Elliott

Align Technology said on Wednesday it will add three new ​independent directors to its board and launch ‌a review of its operations, following talks with activist investor Elliott Investment Managemen...

ALGN RLY VNQ


Retail investors buy the dip as Royal Mint reports solid demand for digital gold and silver

Jul 29, 2026, 4:51 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Retail investors buy the dip as Royal Mint reports solid demand for digital gold and silver

After a months-long correction that pushed precious metals into bear-market territory, investment demand for bullion is starting to recover, with particularly strong growth in digital silver, accordin...

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Microsoft Azure tops $100B in annual revenue as record AI spending cuts into cash flow

Jul 29, 2026, 4:51 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Microsoft Azure tops $100B in annual revenue as record AI spending cuts into cash flow

Microsoft's Azure cloud business grew 43% last quarter — well past its own forecast — and topped $100 billion in annual revenue for the first time.

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Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Breakout Retest Sets Stage for Next Advance

Jul 29, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Breakout Retest Sets Stage for Next Advance

Gold is showing early signs of a bullish reversal after defending key Fibonacci support, but confirmation requires a move above important resistance levels.

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Microsoft CFO's internal memo tells employees that its biggest AI bets are paying off

Jul 29, 2026, 4:46 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Microsoft CFO's internal memo tells employees that its biggest AI bets are paying off

Microsoft's top finance executive sent her quarterly memo to employees after earnings on Wednesday. The latest memo touted "important progress in key areas," such as Azure and Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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Microsoft beats Q4 estimates as Azure cloud growth tops expectations

Jul 29, 2026, 4:46 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Microsoft beats Q4 estimates as Azure cloud growth tops expectations

Microsoft exceeded Wall Street expectations for its fiscal fourth quarter as stronger-than-expected Azure cloud growth and rising adoption of its artificial intelligence products helped ease investor ...

MSFT BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Meta Stock Tanks In Jittery Market On Massive AI Investment, Mixed Q2

Jul 29, 2026, 4:44 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Meta Stock Tanks In Jittery Market On Massive AI Investment, Mixed Q2

Meta shares plunged more than 8% in the after market as it said it plans to invest between $130 billion and $145 billion on AI this year. The parent of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp also missed Wal...

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Robinhood puts up record revenue as volatility drives a trading bonanza

Jul 29, 2026, 4:43 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Robinhood puts up record revenue as volatility drives a trading bonanza

Traders using Robinhood Markets overcame anxiety around cryptocurrency and technology stocks in the latest quarter, betting big on events like the World Cup and driving the brokerage platform's revenu...

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Wednesday's Final Takeaways: Fed Holds Rates & HIMS Lawsuit

Jul 29, 2026, 4:42 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Wednesday's Final Takeaways: Fed Holds Rates & HIMS Lawsuit

Marley Kayden talks about the Fed's decision to leave interest rates unchanged despite dissents from three of the FOMC members. She also discusses the sell-off in Hims & Hers (HIMS) after FTC filed a ...

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L3Harris beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong weapons demand

Jul 29, 2026, 4:41 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

L3Harris beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong weapons demand

Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue on ​Wednesday, as it banks on strong ‌demand for weapons and military technology.

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Visa slashes thousands of jobs in efficiency push

Jul 29, 2026, 4:41 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Visa slashes thousands of jobs in efficiency push

Visa CEO Ryan McInerney cited efficiency and AI-driven shifts in a staff memo as the payments giant moves to cut 2,600 jobs across its workforce.

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Profit Falls, Chair Retires

Jul 29, 2026, 4:41 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Profit Falls, Chair Retires

The railroad operator named Gordon Trafton, board member since 2017, as Isabelle Courville's replacement.

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Meta stock sinks as Q2 earnings disappoint on multiple fronts

Jul 29, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Meta stock sinks as Q2 earnings disappoint on multiple fronts

Meta Platforms (META) shares are slipping in extended hours on Wednesday as investors react to a messy Q2 earnings release that reignited aggressive spending fears. The giant's revenue reached $60.80 ...

META BAR DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


At Waymo, an AI project isn't ready until its evals are — not when the model performs well

Jul 29, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

At Waymo, an AI project isn't ready until its evals are — not when the model performs well

Few companies face higher stakes when deploying AI than Waymo, the self-driving car company under Alphabet that spun out of Google. Its models do not merely generate text or automate back-office tasks...

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Meta's Profit Falls 14 Percent as A.I. Spending Continues

Jul 29, 2026, 4:35 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Meta's Profit Falls 14 Percent as A.I. Spending Continues

The Silicon Valley company's costs rose more steeply than revenue growth, as it continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence.

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Microsoft Increases Spending on A.I. as Profit Jumps 31.6%

Jul 29, 2026, 4:34 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Microsoft Increases Spending on A.I. as Profit Jumps 31.6%

Like other big technology companies, Microsoft is hoping its aggressive spending on artificial intelligence is starting to translate into revenue.

MSFT GOOGL DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Qualcomm Profit Declines, Dented by Higher Costs

Jul 29, 2026, 4:33 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Qualcomm Profit Declines, Dented by Higher Costs

The semiconductor company gave a soft outlook for the current quarter and warned of price increases.

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Fiverr stock today: Freelance marketplace's collapse proves AI is decimating the gig economy

Jul 29, 2026, 4:31 PM EDT - 2 hours ago

Fiverr stock today: Freelance marketplace's collapse proves AI is decimating the gig economy

Fiverr's dramatic stock collapse on Wednesday is proving to be a real-time example of how artificial intelligence is decimating the gig economy.

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L3Harris Raises Guidance on Higher Profit, Revenue

Jul 29, 2026, 4:27 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

L3Harris Raises Guidance on Higher Profit, Revenue

The defense contractor said it now expects full-year earnings between $11.80 and $12.00 a share, up 40 cents from the company's previous guidance.

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Meta's Reality Labs lost over $4.6 billion in second quarter

Jul 29, 2026, 4:18 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Meta's Reality Labs lost over $4.6 billion in second quarter

Reality Labs continues to bleed cash, though its loss in the second quarter was narrower than expected. The unit builds virtual reality and wearable devices powered by AI.

META GOOGL DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

Jul 29, 2026, 4:17 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX won a $1.6 billion ​order from the U.S. Space ‌Force on Wednesday to launch 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027 ​carrying Pentagon satellites for ​detecting and targeting airborne objects, ⁠the m...

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Chipotle raises annual sales forecast

Jul 29, 2026, 4:17 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Chipotle raises annual sales forecast

Chipotle ​Mexican Grill raised its ‌annual sales forecast and beat second-quarter sales estimates ​on Wednesday, as ​its push to roll out ⁠value deals and ​refresh its menu helped win ​back diners in ...

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Meta Hits Record Sales, but Stock Slides on AI Costs

Jul 29, 2026, 4:14 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Meta Hits Record Sales, but Stock Slides on AI Costs

The company said its second-quarter sales were $60.8 billion while the minimum spending on its AI buildout for the year would increase by $5 billion.

META GOOGL DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Robinhood quarterly profit rises on strong trading activity

Jul 29, 2026, 4:12 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Robinhood quarterly profit rises on strong trading activity

Robinhood Markets posted a rise in second-quarter ​profit on Wednesday, as volatility ‌in the markets spurred higher trading activity on its platform.

HOOD GOOGL DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Microsoft Beats Wall Street Expectations, With 31% Jump in Profits

Jul 29, 2026, 4:12 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Microsoft Beats Wall Street Expectations, With 31% Jump in Profits

The software giant closed its fiscal year with $90 billion in quarterly sales; investors remain fixated on whether its record data-center buildout will pay off.

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Carvana posts record quarterly profits, forecasts up to $3 billion in earnings this year

Jul 29, 2026, 4:11 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Carvana posts record quarterly profits, forecasts up to $3 billion in earnings this year

Carvana said Wednesday it expects earnings of between $2.7 billion and $3 billion this year after reporting record quarterly results for the second quarter. The guidance means the company expects betw...

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Starbucks beats quarterly sales estimates

Jul 29, 2026, 4:08 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Starbucks beats quarterly sales estimates

Starbucks beat Wall Street ​estimates for quarterly ‌comparable sales and earnings on Wednesday, ​as a ​turnaround under CEO ⁠Brian Niccol gains ​traction despite ​restrained consumer spending.

SBUX GOOGL DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Arm forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on AI-driven chip demand

Jul 29, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Arm forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on AI-driven chip demand

Arm Holdings forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling strong demand for its energy-efficient chip designs ​for AI data centers.

ARM GOOGL DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Meta narrows annual capex forecast, as AI buildout grows

Jul 29, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Meta narrows annual capex forecast, as AI buildout grows

Meta Platforms narrowed the range of its forecast for annual capital expenditure on Wednesday, as the social media giant doubles down on building a fleet of data centers to expand its AI computing pow...

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Ocumetics Announces Completion of First Tranche of Unit Private Placement

Jul 29, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Ocumetics Announces Completion of First Tranche of Unit Private Placement

Calgary, Alberta – TheNewswire - July 29, 2026.  Ocumetics Technology Corp. (“ Ocumetics ” or the “ Corporation ”) (TSXV: OTC) (OTCQB: OTCFF) (FRA: 2QBO) announces that it has completed the first tran...

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Microsoft tops quarterly cloud growth estimates, easing spending concerns

Jul 29, 2026, 4:04 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Microsoft tops quarterly cloud growth estimates, easing spending concerns

Microsoft topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly cloud revenue growth on Wednesday, a sign its massive spending on AI infrastructure was paying off ​as capacity constraints ease and more businesse...

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Get More Out of Corporate Bonds: Pair These Synergistic ETFs

Jul 29, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Get More Out of Corporate Bonds: Pair These Synergistic ETFs

There are some serious opportunities and yields available in corporate bonds right now. For investors, the challenge is how to best access them.

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Thornburg Eyes International Stocks as US Market Narrows

Jul 29, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Thornburg Eyes International Stocks as US Market Narrows

A shrinking pool of stocks is powering most of Wall Street's gains, making international equities worth a fresh look, according to Thornburg Investment Management. That shift is unfolding in the secon...

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Qualcomm to raise prices during memory crunch as chipmaker issues light earnings guidance

Jul 29, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Qualcomm to raise prices during memory crunch as chipmaker issues light earnings guidance

Qualcomm reported fiscal third-quarter earnings on Wednesday that were in line with analyst expectations. But the chipmaker provided light guidance for current-quarter earnings on in-line revenue, bla...

QCOM KORP DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Qualcomm forecasts weak quarterly profit, expects Apple revenue drop to accelerate

Jul 29, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Qualcomm forecasts weak quarterly profit, expects Apple revenue drop to accelerate

Qualcomm forecast fourth-quarter profit below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, and said revenue from Apple products would decline faster than expected as supply constraints and rising costs ​weighe...

QCOM KORP DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


Procter & Gamble Says Gas Prices Limiting Consumer Spending

Jul 29, 2026, 4:01 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Procter & Gamble Says Gas Prices Limiting Consumer Spending

Procter & Gamble says economic pressures have consumers focused on smaller pack sizes and promotions. The consumer packaged goods company released earnings Wednesday (July 29) showing sales up 3% for ...

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SK Hynix's earnings 'really as good as it gets': Analyst

Jul 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

SK Hynix's earnings 'really as good as it gets': Analyst

David Riedel of Riedel Research Group says SK Hynix's sharp share price rally over the past couple of months was "really too much" and that the stock "deserved to get deflated somewhat." He remains op...

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Airbus says it paid £6 million fine in UK export control probe

Jul 29, 2026, 3:56 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Airbus says it paid £6 million fine in UK export control probe

Airbus said on Wednesday it had paid ​just over £6.4 million to UK revenue and ‌customs authorities to settle a two-year-old investigation into export control violations.

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Delta and DraftKings Add Sports Contests to In-Flight Entertainment

Jul 29, 2026, 3:44 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Delta and DraftKings Add Sports Contests to In-Flight Entertainment

Delta Air Lines and DraftKings teamed to offer passengers a sports-related in-flight entertainment option.

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The Hugging Face AI break-in, as told through an increasingly committed bear metaphor

Jul 29, 2026, 3:44 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

The Hugging Face AI break-in, as told through an increasingly committed bear metaphor

Hugging Face on Monday published a technical timeline that walks readers through how an autonomous AI agent, built on OpenAI models and running inside one of OpenAI's own cybersecurity evaluations, br...

DAL DKNG DBP GLD GLDM IAU OUNZ


WEC Energy posts higher profit as data center demand grows

Jul 29, 2026, 3:43 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

WEC Energy posts higher profit as data center demand grows

WEC Energy Group reported a nearly 22% rise in ​second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as higher electricity sales to commercial and ‌industrial customers like data centers boosted revenue and offset ris...

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Chipotle Mexican Grill is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

Jul 29, 2026, 3:40 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Chipotle Mexican Grill is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock has fallen more than 7% this year, dragging its market value down to roughly $44 billion. The burrito chain had previously seen traffic dip as value-conscious diners start...

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Starbucks is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

Jul 29, 2026, 3:35 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

Starbucks is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

Shares of Starbucks have risen 11% this year, raising its market cap to roughly $118 billion. To bring back customers, the coffee chain has focused on faster service and more welcoming cafes.

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AMD, Intel stocks continue slide as chip sell-off deepens

Jul 29, 2026, 3:31 PM EDT - 3 hours ago

AMD, Intel stocks continue slide as chip sell-off deepens

Semiconductor stocks remained under pressure on Wednesday as investors continued to pull back from the sector, extending a multi-day sell-off driven by concerns over artificial intelligence spending a...

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US Military Escorting Oil and Gas Through Strait, Wright Says

Jul 29, 2026, 3:25 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

US Military Escorting Oil and Gas Through Strait, Wright Says

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that a new $100 billion data center campus built by NextEra energy and Brookfield will be powered by a nuclear and gas supply built on federal lands and will provide...

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DoorDash in-House Delivery Drones Cleared for Takeoff

Jul 29, 2026, 3:23 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

DoorDash in-House Delivery Drones Cleared for Takeoff

DoorDash says it has received permission to launch its in-house drone delivery program. The launch follows the company's receipt of its Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Adm...

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Anthropic and OpenAI now bringing in more money than Starbucks and McDonald's combined

Jul 29, 2026, 3:16 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

Anthropic and OpenAI now bringing in more money than Starbucks and McDonald's combined

Anthropic, which was founded only five years ago, has raised a total of over $100 billion in that time, and was valued at $965 billion in May 2026

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ETFs in the Crosshairs Ahead of Microsoft & Meta Earnings

Jul 29, 2026, 3:02 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

ETFs in the Crosshairs Ahead of Microsoft & Meta Earnings

The AI narrative has moved beyond speculative software to capital-intensive physical infrastructure. With the infrastructure race in full swing, hyperscalers are increasingly investing in the buildout...

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Bull v. Bear: MSFT CapEx Takes Center Stage as Valuation Hits Historic Lows

Jul 29, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

Bull v. Bear: MSFT CapEx Takes Center Stage as Valuation Hits Historic Lows

Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options: https://bit.ly/2v9tH6D. "We're back in CapEx season," says Kevin Hincks, believing Microsoft's (MSFT) figures will be watched by investors once the M...

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Lilian Weng rejoins OpenAI after leaving Thinking Machines Lab over the startup's grueling pace

Jul 29, 2026, 2:57 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

Lilian Weng rejoins OpenAI after leaving Thinking Machines Lab over the startup's grueling pace

Thinking Machines Lab cofounder Lilian Weng returns to OpenAI, leading an AI research team. Weng said she left Thinking Machines Lab for health reasons, writing that the gig was grueling.

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SoFi Doubles Down on AI Despite Market Pullback

Jul 29, 2026, 2:41 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

SoFi Doubles Down on AI Despite Market Pullback

SoFi posted record quarterly revenue and raised its full-year sales outlook. SoFi CEO Anthony Noto discusses why the company is keeping its earnings guidance unchanged, how AI is boosting engineering ...

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Zillow just revised its home price forecast for over 400 housing markets—see the map

Jul 29, 2026, 2:41 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

Zillow just revised its home price forecast for over 400 housing markets—see the map

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert's ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter.

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Ford's big-truck bet is paying off— and Wall Street is taking notice

Jul 29, 2026, 2:32 PM EDT - 4 hours ago

Ford's big-truck bet is paying off— and Wall Street is taking notice

Wall Street has long been more positive about General Motors than Ford, but that may be about to change.

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Increase Debuts Bank to Help FinTechs Build Financial Products

Jul 29, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Increase Debuts Bank to Help FinTechs Build Financial Products

Six years after its founding, banking infrastructure company Increase is now a bank. Increase Bank, announced in a news release Wednesday (July 29), is designed to combine a “modern bank core” with re...

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Okta Stock's Pullback Could Be A Buying Opportunity

Jul 29, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Okta Stock's Pullback Could Be A Buying Opportunity

Cloud software stock Okta (OKTA) has taken a 14% breather after hitting a four-year high of $157.00 on July 15, last seen down 0.8% to trade at $135.16 today. The shares are still up 55.6% in 2026, ho...

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Hims and Hers shares fall 10% as FTC sues company over data, billing practices

Jul 29, 2026, 2:24 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Hims and Hers shares fall 10% as FTC sues company over data, billing practices

The FTC alleged Hims & Hers shared sensitive user health information with advertisers including Meta and Snap through tracking technologies without proper consent. Regulators also accuse the telehealt...

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Gold price jumps as Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged

Jul 29, 2026, 2:13 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

Gold price jumps as Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged

The gold market is seeing a modest relief rally as the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged; however, the central bank continues to maintain a solid tightening bias.

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BNY Adds Blockchain Capabilities to Transfer Agency Business

Jul 29, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

BNY Adds Blockchain Capabilities to Transfer Agency Business

Banking giant BNY is bringing blockchain technology to its transfer agency business. The bank on Wednesday (July 29) unveiled its digital transfer agency (TA) capabilities, designed to address a growi...

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OpenAI agent linked to second breach

Jul 29, 2026, 2:08 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

OpenAI agent linked to second breach

CNBC's Kate Rooney joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the implications of OpenAI's rogue agent hacking Hugging Face.

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FTC Claims Hims & Hers Charged Patients Without Consent And Shared Health Data With Big Tech

Jul 29, 2026, 2:05 PM EDT - 5 hours ago

FTC Claims Hims & Hers Charged Patients Without Consent And Shared Health Data With Big Tech

2.6 million. That's how many people subscribe to Him & Hers for personal health, skin care, hair loss treatments and weight-loss management, according to the company's first quarter results, up 9% yea...

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