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Morning Bid: Inflation obscures all

By Mike Dolan Aug 12 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It's inflation day stateside and an important moment for Federal Reserve thinking, not to mention for nervy bond markets. To be fair, …

Market’s Momentum Darlings Resurface as Optical Stocks Take Off

(Bloomberg) -- One of the stock market's favorite momentum plays from earlier this year is re-emerging as rising confidence in artificial intelligence spending sends the shares of optical component makers soaring again. Most Read from Bloomberg Phoebe Gates Knew Phia Shopping App Took Credit …

Lockheed Martin, Verizon, Keysight, ODC and Astris AI Demonstrate Technology for Public Airspace Protection with NVIDIA Technology

NetSense™ system combines 5G, commercial technology and AI to detect Unmanned Aerial Systems BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), in collaboration with Verizon, NVIDIA, Keysight Technologies, ODC and Astris AI, recently showcased how commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies can make …

Tencent, EU Fund Invest in AI Coding Startup Lovable at $13 Billion Valuation

(Bloomberg) -- Swedish coding startup Lovable has raised funding at a $13.3 billion valuation, bringing in fresh capital to compete with larger rivals like Anthropic and Elon Musk's SpaceX. Most Read from Bloomberg Five Takeaways From Zuckerberg's 6,500-Word Manifesto on AI Phoebe Gates Knew …

If I Were in My 40s, I'd Buy This Vanguard ETF Warren Buffett Recommended and Hold It Forever

Key Points Warren Buffett steered the Berkshire Hathaway holding company to market-crushing returns for 60 years. He often said everyday investors could do well by simply buying an exchange-traded fund that tracks a diversified index like the S&P 500. In February 2014, he specifically …

Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Patent Landscape Report 2026: Analyzing Key Patent Holdings, R&D Filings, and IP Strategies of Industry Leaders

Company Logo Amid rapid 2026 breakthroughs, highlighted by Microsoft's and Google's expansion into autonomous AI agents, Nvidia's next-gen chip IP, and IBM's enterprise patent growth this detailed study provides an in-depth mapping of international patent filings, key assignee portfolios, technological clusters, and emerging licensing …

1 Cash-Producing Stock to Target This Week and 2 That Underwhelm

1 Cash-Producing Stock to Target This Week and 2 That Underwhelm While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn't always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning. Cash flow is …

Is United Health Stock Still Undervalued?

The management team deserves credit for the adjustments made at the beginning of this year. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again.In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that …

Is the U.S. Economy About to Crash?

Job growth is slowing, inflation is soaring, and geopolitical tensions are increasing. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 14, 2025. The video was published on Dec. 16, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they …

3 Cash-Producing Stocks We Approach with Caution

3 Cash-Producing Stocks We Approach with Caution Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities. Not all companies are created equal, and …

PubMatic Appoints Megan Ramm as Global Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Growth as AI Transforms Digital Advertising

Veteran revenue leader from Uber Advertising, Google to lead global revenue strategy and execution as company deepens relationships with brands, agencies, DSPs and publishers HONG KONG, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PubMatic, Inc. (Nasdaq: PUBM), the leading AI-powered ad tech company delivering digital advertising …

5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Snap’s Q2 Earnings Call

5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Snap's Q2 Earnings Call Snapchat's second quarter saw a stronger-than-expected performance, which management attributed to momentum in both its advertising and subscription businesses. CEO Evan Spiegel emphasized that recent investments in ad platform automation and AI-powered tools have started …

AvePoint (AVPT) Unveiled Kinetic Classification For Cloud Data Protection

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. AvePoint (NasdaqGS: AVPT) introduced Kinetic Classification, a new data sensitivity and recovery solution for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other business apps. The product …

How Investors Are Reacting To Verizon (VZ) Amid Starlink Mobile Threat and New Funding Moves

In early August 2026, Verizon Communications completed US$3.75 billion of fixed-to-floating, callable junior subordinated notes due 2057 and 2059 and expanded its Verizon Family app through a new Fi Mini pet-tracking integration, while also addressing recent service-disrupting vandalism and supporting public safety operations. At …

Ryanair signs five-year Google Cloud deal, expands use of AI in airline operations

By Sam Tabahriti LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Ryanair said on Wednesday it would deploy Google's Gemini AI tools and DeepMind models ‌across its operations under a new five-year cloud partnership, using ‌the technology to help manage crew scheduling and make operational decisions. Ryanair, …

Verizon announces a $25,000 reward program to protect communities from network vandalism

Verizon Communications, Inc. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced a $25,000 reward program for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in vandalism that have cut off thousands of Verizon customers from critical wireless and wireline …

A Look at Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) After 5.6% Decline -- GF Va

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) vs. Meta Platforms, Inc. (META): Washington and Brussels Both Turn Up the Heat on AI Safety

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)'s Google, along with Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Anthropic, and OpenAI, will meet White House officials on Tuesday to discuss voluntary safety testing for the most advanced AI models. The meeting follows disclosures that Anthropic's and OpenAI's own AI systems breached other …

Why Baidu Inc. (BIDU) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

In the latest close session, Baidu Inc. (BIDU) was down 3.26% at $105.93. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.32% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.34%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.6%. The web search company's shares have seen a decrease …

Why Is Alphabet (GOOGL) Facing 3,000 Youth Lawsuits As Earnings Influence Grows?

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Alphabet (NasdaqGS:GOOGL) faces more than 3,000 youth addiction lawsuits in US federal court after …

CoreWeave jumps 10% following Q2 earnings

Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley breaks down CoreWeave (CRWV) Q2 results. Video Transcript 00:00 Dan They basically narrowed losses for Q2, uh saying that they didn't lose as much as the street was anticipating. The uh losses per share were a dollar and …

Michael Burry Warns Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Lacks Warren Buffett’s ‘Patience for the Fat Pitch:' ‘My Biggest Fear…Has Come True’

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Famed investor Michael Burry has sharply criticized Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s new CEO, Greg Abel, claiming he lacks predecessor Warren Buffett's renowned discipline and "patience for the fat …

Where Will Netflix Stock Be in 5 Years?

Key Points Netflix is largely perceived as a streaming platform. The company is slowly making its way into other categories, including immersive experiences, gaming, and advertising. Netflix is currently trying to acquire Warner Bros. in an effort to bolster its content library and diversify …

Arkose Labs Named to Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies for Fifth Year

As Agentic AI Traffic Surges 1,100% Quarter over Quarter, the Company is Helping Companies Embrace Agentic Commerce with New Arkose Agent Trust Manager SAN MATEO, Calif., August 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arkose Labs, the leader in agent trust, today announced it has once again been named …

Is Uber (UBER) Losing Waymo Partnership? What Does It Mean in the Robotaxi Race?

The robotaxi market could become one of the most important new segments of the next decade. Business Research already projects the market could grow at a compound annual growth rate of 57% and reach $33.5 billion by 2030. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is one …

Alphabet Stock Drops 1.5% as DeepMind Turnover Deepens

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent of Google, YouTube and Google Cloud, fell approximately 1.5% in Tuesday's regular session as investors absorbed a shake-up at the heart of Google's AI empire. Demis Hassabis stepped down as Google DeepMind's chief executive …

Top OpenAI Executive Leaves as AI Musical Chairs Continues

Brad Lightcap announces his departure from OpenAI after eight years at the artificial-intelligence lab. Continue Reading

The Bull Case For AT&T (T) Could Change Following Starlink’s Direct‑to‑Cellular Push Into Its Turf

In early August 2026, AT&T Inc. expanded its network capabilities with a new neutral-host distributed antenna system at Mississippi State University's Davis Wade Stadium, launched the 5G-enabled AT&T amiGO Jr. Tab 2, completed US$1.10 billion and €1.20 billion floating-rate bond offerings, and was named …

YELP Q2 Deep Dive: AI Initiatives and Licensing Drive Product Momentum Amid Advertising Headwinds

YELP Q2 Deep Dive: AI Initiatives and Licensing Drive Product Momentum Amid Advertising Headwinds Local business platform Yelp (NYSE:YELP) beat Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 1.4% year on year to $375.5 million. The company expects the full year's revenue …

AT&T Yields 4.7% and Trades At 8 Times Earnings. Is the SpaceX Threat Really Worth That Discount?

AT&T (NYSE: T) appears to face a significant threat from Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX). COO Gwynne Shotwell announced that SpaceX's connectivity segment, Starlink, will compete with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile as a full-fledged wireless carrier. Admittedly, such a move appears bleak for AT&T …

Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock May Be 20% Undervalued Following AI Bond Sale

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Alphabet stock has returned 174.6% over the past three years, yet current valuation checks suggest the market price still sits below an intrinsic value …

Uber Exits Serve Robotics Stake as Delivery Alliance Unravels

(Bloomberg) -- Uber Technologies Inc. has divested from long-time partner Serve Robotics Inc. as the two companies clash over how to deploy delivery robots, the latest setback in Uber's push to facilitate autonomous services on its platform. Most Read from Bloomberg Five Takeaways From …

Jabil’s AI Revenue Is Set to Surge 50%. UBS Says It’s Time to Buy.

Jabil could see AI-related revenue grow 50% to more than $20 billion in fiscal 2027, according to UBS. Continue Reading

UBS upgrades Jabil to buy on AI growth, raises estimates; keeps $430 target

Investing.com -- UBS upgraded Jabil to Buy from Neutral, citing stronger AI-driven demand and a more diversified business mix. The bank kept its $430 price target, implying about 28% upside, while raising its fiscal 2027 and 2028 EPS estimates to $16.78 and $20.24 from …

Earnings Are Beating Wall Street’s Boldest Expectations. What Comes Next.

There’s an elegant simplicity to one of the central tenets in gauging the health of the stock market and the companies that comprise its benchmark indexes: figuring out what’s in the till at the end of the day. Profit remains the most important measure …

AI Manufacturing Stock Rises Above Key Level On Analyst 'Buy' Rating

UBS analysts raised estimates, citing the contract manufacturer's "multiyear growth cycle." Continue Reading