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Tyson to Close More Beef Plants as US Cattle Shortage Drags On

(Bloomberg) -- Tyson Foods Inc. said it would close several additional beef plants, in the latest sign of the US beefpacking industry's restructuring amid a prolonged US cattle shortage. Most Read from Bloomberg Anthropic in Talks to Buy AI Startup Decart for $6 Billion …

Chip equipment maker Lam Research to invest more than $3 billion to expand R&D labs

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Lam Research said on Thursday it intends to invest more than $3 billion in ‌the next five years to expand its ‌global research and development lab network, as it seeks to increase ​experiment capacity and speed up product development. The …

Xylem Declares Third Quarter Dividend of 43 Cents per Share

WASHINGTON, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), has declared a third quarter dividend of $0.43 per share payable on September 24, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 27, 2026. About Xylem Xylem (XYL) is a Fortune …

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Posts Better-Than-Expected Sales In Q2

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Posts Better-Than-Expected Sales In Q2 Semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) reported Q2 CY2026 results beating Wall Street's revenue expectations , with sales up 24.8% year on year to $9.12 billion. On top of that, next quarter's revenue guidance ($10.25 billion …

Earnings Snapshot: Applied Materials AI, DRAM growth drive Q3 beat; Q4 outlook tops consensus

[Applied Materials campus in Silicon Valley] Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images [Applied Materials Q3 2026 Earnings Snapshot] Earnings Snapshot (Seeking Alpha) MORE ON APPLIED MATERIALS * Applied Materials: Strong Fundamentals, But I'm Downgrading Ahead Of Earnings [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4929357-applied-materials-strong-fundamentals-downgrading-ahead-of-earnings] * Applied Materials: July Purged Positioning, …

Costco (COST) Debuts Reusable Tote Trio In West Coast Stores And Online Soon

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Costco Wholesale (NasdaqGS:COST) is rolling out Out Of The Woods LLC's XL Tote Trio reusable bag set in select West Coast warehouses, with online availability …

Freeport McMoRan (FCX) Stock Looks Stretched As Fresh Copper Discovery News Emerges

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Freeport-McMoRan stock has delivered a strong 118.9% total return over the past five years, yet the current valuation checks and market multiples suggest …

Merck (MRK) Stock Fair Value Edges Higher After Analysts Back Pipeline Progress

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Price target commentary for Merck has shifted toward a US$140 to US$155 range, anchored by a modest uplift in fair value from US$132.78 to …

Berkshire Bought Alphabet Stock in Q2—and Maybe Microsoft Too

A Berkshire filing reveals a very active quarter for buying stocks, including Alphabet. Microsoft might have been another big purchase. Continue Reading

8-13-2026: Tight Ranges, Falling Yields + AI Compute Financing

Eric Criscuolo, Market Strategist at the NYSE, reviews a quiet week on Wall Street marked by tight trading ranges, cooling inflation, and a major new AI financing development. The S&P 500 consolidated near all-time highs before breaking through 7,800 for the first time on …

Ulta Beauty to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results on August 27, 2026

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced that it plans to release financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 on Thursday, August 27, 2026, after the market closes. The Company will host a webcast and conference …

Xylem Appoints D. Christian Koch to Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xylem (NYSE: XYL), a global water technology leader, today announced that D. Christian Koch has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Koch brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience spanning operations, manufacturing, strategy and business …

AIG Expands Cyber Insurance Offering to Help Businesses Manage Cloud Outage Risks

New Parametric Cloud Outage Solution Helps Businesses Protect Against Cloud Disruptions and Receive Faster Claims Payments NEW YORK, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced a new Parametric Cloud Outage Solution, providing clients an additional layer of cyber insurance protection …

Vivani Medical Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Vivani Medical, Inc. All participants successfully dosed in SLIM-1™, the Company's first-in-human Phase 1 trial of NPM-139, a miniature, ultra long-acting semaglutide implant for chronic weight management; top-line data expected in November 2026 Company entered into non-exclusive agreement with Novo Nordisk to evaluate NPM-139 …

Applied Materials sees revenue above estimates, shares fall on high expectations

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Applied Materials forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, betting ‌that unabated demand for advanced AI chips ‌will continue to fuel robust spending on its semiconductor manufacturing ​equipment. Yet, its shares fell 5% in extended trading on high …

Applied Materials Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results

Applied Materials, Inc. Record revenue $9.12 billion, up 25 percent year over year GAAP gross margin 50.3 percent and non-GAAP gross margin 50.4 percent GAAP EPS $3.17 and record non-GAAP EPS $3.50, up 43 percent and 41 percent year over year, respectively EPIC Center …

Assembly Biosciences Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Updates

Assembly Biosciences, Inc. – Expanded ABI-6250 clinical development into cholestatic liver diseases, including primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) – – Completed $115 million gross financing to support advancement of pipeline programs through key development milestones – – GS-1179 (formerly ABI-1179) …

Consumer Discretionary - Wireless, Cable and Satellite Stocks Q2 Recap: Benchmarking AT&T (NYSE:T)

Consumer Discretionary - Wireless, Cable and Satellite Stocks Q2 Recap: Benchmarking AT&T (NYSE:T) The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let's take a look at how …

Zoetis Receives Emergency Use Authorization for Simparica Trio® (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) for Treatment of New World Screwworm Infestations in Dogs and Puppies

Expands the solutions available to veterinarians to help address New World screwworm and gives added confidence for pet owners whose dogs and puppies are already receiving Simparica Trio Milestone demonstrates Zoetis' coordinated multi-species response to address New World screwworm across both companion animals and …

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Edge Lower Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were slightly lower late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index fractio PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have …

The Shipping Crunch Is Getting Worse. What It Means for Walmart, Tesla, and More.

Walmart and more stocks will feel the effects of the capacity constraints, delays, and higher prices reported by shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd. Continue Reading

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Late Afternoon

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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Advance Late Afternoon

Consumer stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select S PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have …

Analyst Sees Trouble Brewing for Hot Chip Stocks

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Semiconductor investors may have to endure more pain before the next leg of the AI chip boom takes hold. Sara Awad of Tech Contrarians expects semiconductor stocks to face additional downside during the second half of 2026, arguing …

Robinhood Raises $225.5 Million to Put Retail Money Into Startups

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) launched its second venture fund, listing Robinhood Ventures Fund II (RVII) on the NYSE after pricing 8 million shares at $25 each. The company said the offering raised $225.5 million. Robinhood shares were up 3.94% …

Why Netflix Stock Popped Today

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Bill Ackman (Trades, Portfolio)'s Pershing Square Capital Management has built a new position in Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), returning to the streaming company after a costly exit in 2022, according to a six-month financial report. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 …

Prediction: Here's What a $10,000 Investment in Archer Will Be Worth in 3 Years

Key Points Wall Street analysts expect Archer's revenue to grow to $1.6 billion by 2029. If we account for dilution, Archer's revenue growth could support a market cap of $8 billion to $9.6 billion by that year. Archer stock would then grow about 20% …

Micron and Sandisk Stock Have Plummeted. Here's Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy

Key Points Memory chips continue to be a damper on the AI build-out. Wall Street expects huge growth for both companies over the next year. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › Micron Technology(NASDAQ: MU) and Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) have been up …

Sandisk Soars 14% on New Long-Term Profit Targets

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sandisk Corp. (SNDK, Financials), the data storage and flash-memory company, surged nearly 14% after unveiling a long-term financial framework that points to sharply higher margins and stronger cash generation. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Sign with SNDK. …

Meta Stock Rises While 756,000 Teen Accounts Come Down

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), the social-media powerhouse behind Facebook and Instagram, rose roughly 1.3% Thursday morning as Australia's under-16 social-media crackdown put Meta's enforcement machine under the microscope. The numbers are huge. Meta removed 756,000 suspected underage accounts from …

Is Rocket Lab Stock a Safer Option for Space Investors Than SpaceX?

Key Points Rocket Lab's revenue rose 62% last quarter. It's been growing at a faster rate than SpaceX when comparing just space-related revenue. Expectations will inevitably be higher for SpaceX than Rocket Lab due to its higher valuation.These 10 stocks could mint the next …

Truist Lifts Doximity Target to $24 and Stays on Hold

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Doximity (NYSE:DOCS), a digital platform for US medical professionals, rose 0.46% premarket after Truist Securities raised its price target to $24 from $19 and reiterated a Hold rating. The stock is already trading around that level. Truist now …

IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push

IBM on Thursday announced its partnership with OpenAI to bring the AI company's models and tools to more enterprise customers, opening another avenue for OpenAI to connect with some of the world's largest companies through IBM's global consulting business as competition for corporate AI …

Nvidia Credit Risk Eases, Still Elevated After $500B Plan

Bloomberg's James Crombie joins Emily Graffeo on "Real Yield." Bond traders dialed back measures of credit risk associated with Nvidia after the company said it would limit its exposure in a $500 billion plan to finance the type of AI investments that are driving …

Bank Of New York Mellon (BNY) Adds Vikram Malhotra To Its Board

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. BNY (NYSE:BNY) has appointed Vikram Malhotra, former Chairman of the Americas at McKinsey & Company, as an independent director to the Board of …