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Dow Jones Futures: S&P 500 Hits High On Workday, Sandisk, Oil Prices; Applied Materials Earnings Late

The S&P 500 hit a new high amid lower oil prices. Workday and Sandisk lifted software and memory plays. Applied Materials fell late on earnings. Continue Reading

Applied Materials posts record Q3 revenue as AI demand boosts chip equipment sales

Investing.com -- Applied Materials reported record third-quarter revenue on Thursday as surging demand for AI-related semiconductors drove strong growth across its chipmaking equipment business, while the company raised its expectations for semiconductor systems revenue for calendar 2026. The chip equipment maker posted revenue of …

Applied Materials Edges Above Views With Fiscal Q3 Results, Outlook

Applied Materials beat analyst estimates for its fiscal third quarter and with its guidance for fiscal Q4. But AMAT stock slid. Continue Reading

Akamai Technologies Takes Over #415 Spot From Leidos Holdings

In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, Akamai Technologies Inc (Symbol: AKAM) has taken over the #415 spot from Leidos Holdings Inc (Symbol: LDOS), according to The Online Investor. Market capitalization is an important …

Spotting Winners: Molson Coors (NYSE:TAP) And Beverages, Alcohol, and Tobacco Stocks In Q2

Spotting Winners: Molson Coors (NYSE:TAP) And Beverages, Alcohol, and Tobacco Stocks In Q2 Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let's have a look at Molson Coors (NYSE:TAP) and its peers. These companies' …

Lam Research Announces Plans to Invest More than $3B to Expand Global Lab Network, Increase Innovation Velocity in the AI Era

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that it intends to invest more than $3 billion over the next five years to expand its global research and development (R&D) lab network. The planned multi-site expansion is expected …

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Surprises With Q2 Sales But Stock Drops

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Surprises With Q2 Sales But Stock Drops Semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 24.8% year on year to $9.12 billion. On top of that, next quarter's revenue guidance ($10.25 billion at the …

Two AI Security Winners to Own Now

So, cybersecurity matters more than ever. And market players know this. At MoneyFlows, we help investors by uncovering the leading companies in each major AI frontier. And right now, institutional money flows are highlighting two clear AI security winners. Elite AI Cybersecurity Stocks The …

Applied Materials Forecast Gets Tepid Reaction After Stock Rally

(Bloomberg) -- Applied Materials Inc. delivered an estimate-beating forecast that still got a lukewarm reaction from investors, a sign of the lofty hopes surrounding a company that's key to the AI boom. Most Read from Bloomberg Anthropic in Talks to Buy AI Startup Decart …

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 …