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Big Tech's Anthropic and OpenAI stakes are distorting the corporate earnings picture
Tech companies' venture capital portfolios are making corporate profits look a lot stronger than they really are.
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Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as Middle East Tensions Ease
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed up +1.48%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.78%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) r…
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CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: AI wins come with an old investor risk
Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.
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Trader Joe's has one advantage over Walmart and Target
When I walk into a restaurant or store, I don't want a canned greeting. Having workers yell "welcome to Moe's," or watching Texas Roadhouse waiters have to stop waiting on people to do a line dance makes me want to leav…
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McDonald's sales slightly miss estimates as budget-conscious consumers remain under stress
McDonald's (MCD) posted second quarter earnings on Tuesday before the market opened that slightly missed the mark as consumers face a challenging economic backdrop.
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Twenty five states sue Trump administration over latest global tariffs
A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Monday, arguing President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners.
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Sugar Prices Climb on Forecasts for Global Deficits
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) closed up +0.35 (+2.39%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26) closed up +7.90 (+1.71%).
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Snap's stock jumps 8% on earnings beat and strong sales forecast
Snap reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings for the second quarter and issued a forecast for the current period that topped analysts' estimates. The stock jumped about 8% in extended trading.
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Earnings call transcript: Kosmos Energy beats Q2 2026 estimates as shares slip
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS - Get Free Report) will likely be releasing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Monday, August 3rd. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $0.0895 per share and revenue of $47…
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Corn Starting August Trade with Weakness
Corn prices are down 3 to 4 cents on Monday morning. Futures posted losses of 1 ½ to 5 cents on the Friday session, as September and December both closed the week with a 23 ½ cent loss. Spillover weakness from wheat, ra…
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Dimensional US Targeted Value ETF Experiences Big Outflow
Looking at the chart above, DFAT's low point in its 52 week range is $44.01 per share, with $61.75 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $51.97. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 …
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Hugging Face CEO says China is winning the AI race and dominating on open models
Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue said China is winning the artificial intelligence race with open-source models and could catch up to U.S. model makers as soon as this year.
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An AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb merger could create a cancer-drug giant, but analysts call it ‘odd’
Below is a look at which companies are tightening their belts and cutting staff in 2026. For last year’s tracker entries, please visit the 2025 recap article. To see which biopharmas laid off employees in the years prio…
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The gap between big tech and the rest of the market just vanished. Here’s what it means for investors.
In this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss what’s on radar this week after the US stock market hit new highs, including the Fed meeting and inflation numbers. They’l…
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Amazon tops $3 trillion market cap as stock continues post-earnings surge
Shares of Amazon hit a new all-time high on Monday, putting its market cap over the $3 trillion threshold for the first time following a better-than-expected earnings report last week.
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' beats out 'Avengers: Endgame' for highest domestic opening ever
Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" webbed up more than $360 million during its opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada, breaking the record for the highest-grossing debut of all time. The previous record was $…
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Stocks Finish Higher as Amazon Leads Megacaps Higher
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up +0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.60%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) r…
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SpaceX's post-IPO plunge sets tense backdrop for first earnings report
Since its first trade on June 12, SpaceX has lost over $500 billion in market cap, a stunning blow to retail investors who jumped into Elon Musk's rocket company at their first opportunity. The stock is coming off its f…
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California's diesel prices have jumped since the Iran war started, with ripple effects across the country
California is home to the highest fuel prices in the U.S. as well as the busiest containership port complex in the nation. So as the Iran war enters its sixth month and petroleum-product prices remain elevated, consumer…
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Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF Experiences Big Inflow
Looking at the chart above, PAVE's low point in its 52 week range is $44.9512 per share, with $60.43 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $57.15. Comparing the most recent share price to the 20…
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American Airlines, Citi update executive credit card benefits
A common question about premium credit cards is: When does it actually make sense to pay $595 for a credit card? It’s a fair question because $595 is a significant upfront commitment, and for many people, a premium card…
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Why is Rocket Pharmaceuticals stock volatile today?
Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc. stocks have been trading down by -18.98 percent amid FDA confusion and pharmaceutical market uncertainties.
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Stocks Finish Higher as Amazon Leads Megacaps Higher
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up +0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.60%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) r…
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Semiconductor stocks pair losses amid fears of increased competition from China
What happened: Semiconductor stocks trimmed losses on Monday, with the PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOXX) recovering from a more than 2% drop as the sector shrugged off fears of increased competition from China and the ove…