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1 Consumer Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 We Avoid

1 Consumer Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 We Avoid Consumer discretionary businesses are levered to the highs and lows of economic cycles. Over the past six months, it seems like demand may be facing some headwinds as the industry's 4.4% return has lagged …

5 S&P 500 Stocks Crank Out $4,000 Per Second Starting Now

Investors might be unsure where to place their money this year. But some S&P 500 companies are churning out profit. Continue Reading

CPI Inflation Data May Keep Fed Rate Hikes On Hold (Live Coverage)

Consumer price index inflation data, out at 8:30 a.m. ET, may further dampen odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September following Friday's weak July jobs reports. S&P 500 futures are slightly higher ahead of the CPI inflation report, holding just off record …

Forget big tech: the real AI money is in plumbing

Host Kenny Polcari joins Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre and Founder ETFs' Michael Monaghan to explore the data showing why founder-led companies significantly outperform the market. The panel also breaks down the flawless execution of the SpaceX IPO, the overlooked opportunities in AI infrastructure, and …

Amid Polycom's 2026 End-of-Life Shift and Cisco's Hardware Upgrades, New Patent Landscape Report Identifies Key IP Holdings in the Video Conferencing Market

Company Logo Amid a wave of technological shifts in 2026 including Cisco's rollout of Webex AI Agents, Microsoft Teams' enterprise security overhauls, Apple's iOS 26 FaceTime enhancements, and major hardware transitions away from legacy Polycom platforms—this comprehensive IP study analyzes the foundational patent portfolios …

Norway $2.3 Trillion Fund Posts Best Quarter Since 2020

(Bloomberg) -- Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, reported its best quarterly return in six years, helped by gains from its large holdings in global technology companies. Most Read from Bloomberg Five Takeaways From Zuckerberg's 6,500-Word Manifesto on AI Phoebe Gates Knew Phia …

Nvidia Partner Hon Hai’s Profit Beats on Sustained AI Spending

(Bloomberg) -- Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. reported a better-than-expected increase in quarterly profit, signaling robust global demand for AI hardware. Most Read from Bloomberg Five Takeaways From Zuckerberg's 6,500-Word Manifesto on AI Phoebe Gates Knew Phia Shopping App Took Credit for Sales It …

Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35% rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecasts

TAIPEI, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn, ‌the world's largest ‌contract electronics maker, reported ​on Wednesday a 35% rise in second-quarter profit, ‌beating ⁠analyst forecasts, on continued strong ⁠demand for AI. Net profit for ​the April ​to ​June period ‌for Nvidia's biggest server maker …

Helfie AI Appoints Heavyweight Tech and Governance Leaders to its Board of Directors

Former Apple and Airbnb executive Patrick Gates and ex-Meta executive Sunita Parasuraman join as Non-Executive Directors, strengthening Helfie's technology and governance. MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Helfie AI ("Helfie"), an AI-powered preventative network transforming global healthcare via mobile, today announced the appointment …

Nvidia Stock Wavers As Chipmaker Rounds Up Funding For AI Buildout

Nvidia stock wavered on news that the company has rounded up more than $500 billion in third-party capital for AI projects. Continue Reading

Apple Stock Falls Again After Jefferies Slashes Rating

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), the consumer-tech powerhouse behind the iPhone, Mac and one of the world's biggest digital ecosystems, fell roughly 0.5% Tuesday as Jefferies threw cold water on the stock. Analyst Edison Lee cut Apple to Underperform from Hold …

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) vs. Apple Inc. (AAPL): Hedge Funds Favor One over the Other

Apple Pay chief Jennifer Bailey to retire in October - report

Investing.com -- Apple Inc. will lose Jennifer Bailey, the executive who has led its Pay and Wallet services since 2014, when she retires in October after more than 20 years with the company, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Services chief Eddy Cue reportedly shared news …

Apple (AAPL) Cancels All Glass iPhone Ahead Of CEO Transition

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Apple (NasdaqGS:AAPL) has cancelled its planned all-glass iPhone model after production challenges with the design and manufacturing process. Management is reviewing the product …

Apple Executive in Charge of Pay and Wallet Services Is Leaving

(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc.'s Jennifer Bailey, the longtime head of Pay and Wallet services, is retiring after more than two decades at the company, adding to a sweeping changing of the guard at the iPhone maker. Most Read from Bloomberg Five Takeaways From Zuckerberg's …

She Spent $200 to Start a Side Hustle From Her Closet While Working at NASA. It Now Outearns Her Six-Figure Salary

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Many people dream about finding a second source of income that could one day match their regular paycheck. For one NASA engineer, that journey began with just …

Apple’s Revenue Is Soaring, But Analyst Confidence in AAPL Stock Is Cooling. Here's Why.

Apple TV eyes US broadcast rights to the Open as foray into sports broadcasting continues

New Zealand's Ryan Fox celebrates winning this year's Open.Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Apple TV has joined the battle to win US rights to golf's Open Championship in the streaming platform's latest move into sport. The Guardian has learned that Apple has had preliminary discussions with …

Apple Already Increased the Price of iPhones Up to $300. Their Price Hikes Might Be Just Starting.

Quick Read Memory's share of the iPhone Pro's bill of materials surged from 10% to 34% in one year, forcing Apple to raise iPhone prices up to $300. Micron surged 202% year to date with 346% revenue growth, while Qualcomm's handset revenue fell 20% …

Nvidia Rises Amid Massive Wall Street Partnership; Is Nvidia A Buy Now?

Nvidia rises in a base on Tuesday after the company announced a partnership with large investment banks to raise $500 billion. Continue Reading

The Crown Keeps Switching Hands: Apple Inc. (AAPL) vs NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) have traded the title of world's most valuable company more than once in the past two weeks. Apple first edged ahead on Friday, July 17, at $4.88 trillion versus Nvidia's roughly $4.86 trillion after Nvidia shares fell …

TSMC's July Revenues Soar: How Should You Play the Stock Now?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company TSM, or TSMC, released its July 2026 revenue report yesterday. Last month, revenues jumped 44.7% year over year to NT$ (New Taiwan Dollar) 467.58 billion, up 5.6% sequentially. Through the first seven months of 2026, revenues totaled NT$2.87 trillion, increasing …

Jefferies downgrades Apple stock to sell over canceled glass iPhone

Jefferies downgraded Apple stock to underperform from hold on Monday, with analyst Edison Lee citing supply chain checks that suggest the company has canceled its planned all-glass iPhone due to low production yield, according to CNBC. The new price target of $263.66 represents a …

Sony and TSMC Finalize a $4.7 Billion Chip Venture

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sony Group Corp. (SONY, Financials), the world's largest maker of image sensors, and TSMC have agreed to a $4.69 billion joint venture to research and produce next-generation image sensors in Japan.Sony will have a majority interest and will …

Eagle Freedom Alliance Recognizes Apple for Advancing Responsible Mineral Sourcing in East Africa

Investor-led recognition highlights how market leadership can accelerate more transparent and accountable global supply chains. FORT WORTH, Texas, August 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eagle Freedom Alliance, an investor-led coalition advancing corporate accountability through the public markets, today released a shareholder letter recognizing Apple Inc. for its …

Apple’s Dip Below $310 is a Great Accumulation Opportunity

Quick Read Apple dropped 7% since Q3 earnings while the broader market climbed, making the $308 entry attractive for long-term accumulation. AAPL's Services segment generates $30 billion quarterly at a 77% gross margin, backed by a fresh $100 billion buyback authorization. The bull case …

Taiwan Semi, Sony to invest nearly $4.7B to form joint venture for image sensors

[TSMC North America headquarters in San Jose, California, USA] JHVEPhoto Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/TSM]) and Sony (SONY [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SONY]) will invest about $4.69B to form a ‌joint venture, or JV, to develop and make next-generation image sensors in Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The …

Klarna Group (KLAR) Will Provide Leasing For A New US Device Upgrade Program

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) is providing the leasing and financing backbone for Apple's new Apple Upgrade program in the United States. The partnership integrates Klarna into …

TSMC to invest $1.8 billion in joint venture with Sony for image sensors

TAIPEI, Aug 11 (Reuters) - ‌Taiwan ‌chipmaker TSMC ​said on Tuesday it ‌will ⁠invest 282 billion ⁠yen ($1.77 billion) ​in ​a ​joint ‌venture with Sony Group to ‌develop ​and ​make ​next-generation ‌image sensors. ($1 = 159.3300 ​yen) (Reporting ​by ​Ben Blanchard; ‌Editing ​by Andrew …

CoreWeave’s Forecast Is Key to Stopping Another Earnings Selloff

(Bloomberg) -- CoreWeave Inc. shares have been on a roll lately after a monthslong slump. Now, the neocloud provider's earnings after the close Tuesday can give investors a sense of whether the rally is sustainable. Most Read from Bloomberg China Unleashes $28 Trillion Capital …

Dow Jones Futures: Trump Claims 'Control' Of Strait Of Hormuz; SpaceX Rival Rocket Lab Dives On Earnings

Dow Jones Futures: Trump claimed "control" of the Strait of Hormuz. SpaceX rival Rocket Lab tumbled on earnings late. Continue Reading

World-First Work From Home Laws Delayed After Business Outcry

(Bloomberg) -- The Australian state of Victoria has postponed world-leading working from home laws less than a month before they were due to start, following fierce opposition from business groups and calls for more consultation. Most Read from Bloomberg China Unleashes $28 Trillion Capital …

Sony Group (TSE:6758), What Is Behind The Fresh Attention?

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Sony Group (TSE:6758) has drawn fresh attention after unveiling its compact FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS super telephoto lens, expanding its camera ecosystem just …

Dow Jones Futures: Surging Oil Prices Spark Stock Market Losses; SpaceX Rival Rocket Lab Slides On Earnings

Dow Jones Futures: Surging oil prices sparked stock market losses Monday. SpaceX rival Rocket Lab tumbled on earnings late. Continue Reading

Apple downgraded at Jefferies over iPhone yields and growth concerns

Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley breaks down Jefferies' downgrade of Apple (AAPL) to 'underperform' following reports of a canceled all-glass iPhone, while evaluating potential price increases for upcoming models. Video Transcript 00:00 Speaker A Jeffreys downgrading Apple to underperform, Dan. It's a sell. …

Micron Stock Rises Despite Reported Apple Supplier Threat

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), the memory-chip giant sitting squarely in the middle of the AI spending boom, has its shares gained roughly 1.8% Monday morning. Investors also had a new risk to digest. Barron's reported that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is …