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Can L3Harris' Platform-Agnostic Model Expand Growth Opportunities?

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. LHX is leveraging its platform-agnostic business model to expand opportunities across the defense industry. Unlike companies tied closely to specific platforms, L3Harris can operate as a prime contractor, merchant supplier or subcontractor, allowing it to participate across a broader range of …

Kroger taps digital retail expert to lead e-commerce push

Grocery giant Kroger on Tuesday named former Walmart and startup executive Nate Faust as chief e-commerce officer, with a mandate from new CEO Greg Foran to shake up the company's digital commerce business, effective Sept. 1. Kroger (NYSE: KR) said his 20-plus years of …

Goldman Sachs, Travelers among financial firms reporting strong EPS beat

[Close Up Image Of A Stock Market Graph] solarseven/iStock via Getty Images As corporate earnings season progresses, investors are tracking sector performance metrics to gauge underlying financial demand and corporate efficiency. For the financial services sector, spanning critical fields like insurance, banking, asset management, …

Airbnb vs. PepsiCo: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Should you prioritize the high-growth potential of the digital travel economy or the steady dividends of a global snack titan? Investors choosing between Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) are weighing two very different paths to wealth. Airbnb operates a massive online marketplace for stays …

Alacriti Ranked in Top 150 Financial Services Companies on the Inc. 5000 List

Alacriti Fueled by Customer Success and Innovation, Alacriti Earns a Spot on Inc.'s List Of Fastest-Growing Private Companies BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alacriti, a leading provider of cloud-based payment technology and money movement solutions, announced its rank in the top …

Supermicro Soars On Report. Why Nvidia Is Also Rallying.

Super Micro Computer's upbeat second-quarter earnings report provided a positive read-through for partner Nvidia. Continue Reading

CoreWeave & Super Micro earnings are quieting AI concerns. What does this mean for Nvidia?

CoreWeave (CRWV) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stocks are both surging after the companies reported quarterly earnings. Westwood's chief investment officer of alternative and multi-asset investments Adrian Helfert and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma discuss what the results suggest about overall AI demand. …

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights NVIDIA and Western Digital

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 12, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in …

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) On Weaker Insurance Results And Why Value Still Looks In Focus

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) is back in focus after its after tax insurance underwriting results fell 13% to US$1.7b in the second quarter, raising fresh questions …

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock Gets Fair Value Boost After Analysts Raise Targets

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. JPMorgan Chase is back in focus after analysts lifted their fair value estimate from about US$353.95 to roughly US$373.86 per share, pointing to a higher …

Google's Gemini Just Crossed 1 Billion Users

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL, Financials), the parent of Google, said its Gemini app has surpassed 1 billion monthly users, giving the company another major milestone in its race against OpenAI. Is GOOGL fairly valued? Test your thesis with our …

CoreWeave, Nebius soar as AI spending powers growth

CoreWeave (CRWV) and Nebius (NBIS) shares skyrocket following earnings, as revenue surges to "stupid" levels and demand for AI infrastructure continues to soar. Both companies are benefiting from an AI spending boom that is accelerating faster than Wall Street expected. Video Transcript 00:00 Julie …

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Charges Higher On Inflation Data; Nvidia Ally Soars (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises on a key CPI inflation report. Nvidia partner CoreWeave soars on earnings. Continue Reading

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Meta Platforms, Texas Instruments, CrowdStrike and Weyco

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 12, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in …

Visa Inc. (V) vs. Mastercard Incorporated (MA): Visa Bets $2.4 Billion on Stopping AI-Powered Fraud

On August 3, 2024, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) agreed to buy Tel Aviv-based fraud detection startup BioCatch for $2.4 billion in cash, its biggest move yet to fight the wave of AI-powered scams hitting the payments industry. The deal comes just days after rival Mastercard …

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Archer Aviation, Boeing, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX and United Airlines

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 12, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Archer Aviation ACHR, Boeing BA, Palantir PLTR, NVIDIA NVDA, SpaceX SPCX and United Airlines UAL. Archer Aviation: Ready for Takeoff? Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company Archer Aviation is …

Super Micro Advances 13%, Dell Gains 5%, HPE Rises 3% on Blowout AI Server Guidance

Quick Read Super Micro Computer's FY2027 revenue guidance of between $65B and $72B crushed the $52.5B estimate, sending SMCI up 13% and Dell up 5%. NVIDIA gained 2.5% as Super Micro's record $60B order book signals sustained conviction in GPU-powered AI server demand. Barclays, …

Airbnb vs. Roblox: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

As digital platforms reshape how people spend their leisure time and money, choosing between travel and gaming can be difficult. Is Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) or Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) the better buy for your portfolio? Airbnb offers a global marketplace for physical accommodations and experiences, while Roblox …

Why fast food chains like McDonald's and Starbucks are going all in on energy drinks

Fast food chains in search of a sales pick-me-up are back to rolling out energy drinks. The research New research from Citi restaurant analyst Jon Tower on Wednesday easily explains the energy drink push by fast food giants. Here are a few key findings …

ACHR Stock Gains 49.2% in a Month: Is There More Upside Ahead?

Archer Aviation Inc. ACHR shares have rallied 49.2% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks Aerospace-Defense industry's rise of 8.2%. The company is driving growth by advancing Midnight toward commercialization, scaling production and expanding into autonomous VTOL and aviation AI. The planned Boeing's Wisk …

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: SpaceX, Meta, Palantir, Snowflake, Alphabet, AT&T and T-Mobile

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 12, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Space Exploration Technologies SPCX, Meta Platforms META, Palantir PLTR, Snowflake SNOW, Alphabet GOOGL, AT&T T and T-Mobile TMUS. Beyond Space: AI Compute & Starlink Drive SpaceX Growth The …

Analog Devices (ADI) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Analog Devices (ADI) reports results for the quarter ended July 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term …

CAH Q4 Earnings Call Centers on Fiscal 2027 Growth Outlook

Cardinal Health, Inc. CAH used its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 call to focus on fiscal 2027 profit growth and normalized pharmaceutical demand. Management also emphasized scaling specialty businesses. The company reported fourth-quarter non-GAAP EPS of $2.91, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.42. Revenues …

Verizon Simplicity meets Google AI: Preorder the Pixel 11 series today

Verizon Communications, Inc. What you need to know: Get the new Pixel 11 Pro on Simplicity. All for $45 a month. No trade-in required. Upgrade every year. Get the new Pixel 11 Pro (256GB) and upgrade to the latest Pixel model every year with …

Google launches Pixel 11 smartphone line, including Pixel 11 Pro Fold, as Apple preps foldable iPhone

Google (GOOG, GOOGL) debuted its latest line of Pixel smartphones on Wednesday, including the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The devices come as Apple (AAPL) prepares to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup and …

What's going on with the state of consumer prices?

Yahoo Finance Breaking News Reporter Jake Conley and Tech Editor Dan Howley join Julie Hyman on Morning Brief to discuss the state of consumer prices on the heels of the Consumer Price Index print released today. Prices rose 0.1% month over month and 3.4% …

Q2 Earnings Roundup: Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) And The Rest Of The Ingredients, Flavors & Fragrances Segment

Q2 Earnings Roundup: Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) And The Rest Of The Ingredients, Flavors & Fragrances Segment The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn't). Let's take a look at how …

S&P 500 hits record high after July CPI data; CoreWeave stock jumps 21%

U.S. stocks rose Wednesday after July's consumer price index came in line with expectations, easing concerns about further Federal Reserve rate increases. The S&P 500 opened in record territory and was up 0.3% in early trading, with the Nasdaq Composite advancing 0.7% and the …

Palantir and Microsoft Drop. Why the AI Revival Is Hitting Software Stocks.

Palantir slid 1.2% and Microsoft dipped 1.1%. Salesforce ServiceNow and Workday were among the other software stocks trading in the red. The moves came as shares of chip and optical networking companies rallied, following a strong batch of earnings reports that signaled to the …

Tesla Stock Set to Snap Win Streak. Its Rough Stretch Isn’t Over.

FEATURE Tesla stock was on track to snap a four-session winning streak on Wednesday. The electric-vehicle maker is struggling to turn a corner following a rough stretch. Shares declined 0.7% to $330. Continue Reading

Home Depot CEO Ted Decker taking medical leave of absence

Home Depot chair, president, and CEO Ted Decker will take a temporary medical leave of absence, the company announced Wednesday. The company expects Decker to return within the next few months but did not disclose the reason for his leave. The board of directors, …

Tech leads sectors higher in early trading as chip stocks gain: AlphaCheck

Good morning. Stocks traded higher on Wednesday after the Consumer Price Index report showed inflation moderated in July amid volatile oil price moves during the month. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led the major indexes after earnings from key AI infrastructure plays boosted tech stocks. …

MELI Q2 Deep Dive: Engagement and Investment Drive Growth Amid Margin Compression

MELI Q2 Deep Dive: Engagement and Investment Drive Growth Amid Margin Compression Latin American e-commerce and fintech company MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) reported Q2 CY2026 results exceeding the market's revenue expectations , with sales up 49.8% year on year to $10.17 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of …

TEAM Trades at Premium Valuation: Time to Hold or Fold the Stock?

Atlassian Corporation TEAM is currently trading at a high price-to-sales (P/S) multiple, far above the Zacks Internet - Software industry. Atlassian's forward 12-month P/S ratio sits at 5.20X, higher than the industry's forward 12-month P/S ratio of 4.09X. The Zacks Value Score of F …

Central Puerto (NYSE: CEPU) boosts H1 2026 earnings and expands hydro assets

Is BUNGE GLOBAL SA (BG) Outperforming Other Basic Materials Stocks This Year?

For those looking to find strong Basic Materials stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Has Bunge Global (BG) been one of those stocks this year? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date …