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Intel Corporation to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference

SANTA CLARA, Calif., August 18, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intel Corporation today announced that David Zinsner, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and John Pitzer, corporate vice president, global treasury and investor relations, will participate in a fireside chat on Intel's business and strategy at the …

Earnings Are a Chance for Lowe’s to Halt Its Summer Skid

Lowe’s stock has struggled amid a difficult housing market, but second-quarter earnings could give the shares a much-needed boost. Continue Reading

Meta takes the stand in child safety trial: Takeaways from the first day

Meta Platforms (META) takes the stand on Tuesday in a new court case brought by four US attorneys general over the addictive design of the tech giant's social media platforms. Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley outlines the opening statements and witness testimonies from …

Keysight (NYSE:KEYS) Reports Strong Q2 CY2026, Provides Optimistic Revenue Guidance for Next Quarter

Keysight (NYSE:KEYS) Reports Strong Q2 CY2026, Provides Optimistic Revenue Guidance for Next Quarter Electronic measurement provider Keysight (NYSE:KEYS) reported Q2 CY2026 results beating Wall Street's revenue expectations , with sales up 36.5% year on year to $1.85 billion. On top of that, next quarter's …

Why Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Is Trading Up Today

Why Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock Is Trading Up Today What Happened? Shares of security and aerospace company Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the company and the U.S. Navy completed a key design review for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft …

Veteran Analyst Firm Just Calls Tesla Stock a 'Sell' on Robotaxi Risks

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock faces fresh pressure on Tuesday after GLJ Research retained its Sell rating and $24.86 price target, pointing to concerns around the company's autonomous-driving progress and financial performance. The research firm said Tesla has declined 24.55% …

Nvidia Stock Drops as Bond Yields Attack AI Valuations

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), the AI chip powerhouse powering the next wave of computing, dropped approximately 2.2% to $220.08 Tuesday morning as rising Treasury yields and higher oil prices slammed the brakes on the broader semiconductor rally. The 30-year Treasury …

Roundtable CEO James Heckman Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell, Unveiling World’s Only AI/DeFi Platform for Premium Media

RTB Digital, Inc. Roundtable CEO James Heckman ringing the bell alongside Chairman Walton Comer, CTO Eyal Hertzog, CFO Aly Madhavji, and COO Bill Sornsin. (Source: Nasdaq, Inc. / Vanja Savic) Founder and CEO James Heckman and the co-founding team rang the closing bell in …

Meta Stock Sinks 3.8% as Legal and AI Costs Collide

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), the social-media powerhouse behind Facebook, Instagram and one of the biggest artificial-intelligence bets in technology, dropped approximately 3.8% to $547.62 Tuesday morning as investors punished expensive technology stocks and questioned whether Meta's massive AI spending …

Micron Stock Crashes 7% as AI Memory Trade Suddenly Reverses

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), the memory-chip powerhouse at the center of the AI infrastructure boom, dropped approximately 7% to $940.89 Tuesday morning as investors slammed the brakes on high-flying AI stocks. Rising Treasury yields triggered a broad risk-off move …

Charter Closes $4.75 Billion Senior Secured Notes Offering

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, "Charter") today announced that its subsidiaries, Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("CCO") and Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. ("CCO Capital," and together with CCO, the "Issuers"), have closed their …

W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Meridian

Through the Combination of Verus Specialty Insurance and Vela Insurance Services to Create a Broader Specialty Insurance Platform GREENWICH, Conn., August 18, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Meridian, a new specialty insurance business that will combine …

Is Oracle (ORCL) Fairly Valued On Its Expanded AWS AI Database Tie Up?

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Oracle (ORCL) stock drew fresh attention after the company expanded its long term collaboration with Amazon Web Services to speed customer adoption of Oracle …

SS&C Increases Common Stock Dividend 11.1% to $1.20 Annually

WINDSOR, Conn., August 18, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced its Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $1.20 per share annually, an 11.1% increase from the prior annual rate. The next quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share will be …

Keysight Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

Second consecutive record quarter with orders over $2 billion; full-year outlook improved SANTA ROSA, Calif., August 18, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today reported financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2026. "Keysight's record Q3 results and outlook reflect the …

Realty Income Announces 674th Consecutive Common Stock Monthly Dividend

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income, NYSE: O), The Monthly Dividend Company®, today declared its 674th consecutive common stock monthly dividend. The dividend amount of $0.2710 per share, representing an annualized amount of $3.252 per share, is payable …

Walmart Stock Rises to Nearly $1 Trillion Before Thursday's $187 Billion Earnings Test

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT), the retail giant powering millions of daily purchases worldwide, moved approximately 1.5% higher to $115.99 Tuesday morning as investors rotated into defensive winners while rising bond yields pressured high-growth technology stocks. But the real battle starts …

Johnson & Johnson Stock Jumps 3% as Healthcare Rotation Lifts Shares

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), the healthcare heavyweight behind blockbuster medicines and medical technologies, surged approximately 3% to $270.19 Tuesday morning as investors rotated out of high-growth technology stocks and into defensive companies. While the Nasdaq struggled with broad …

Exxon Stock Surges 2.3% as Oil Breaks Above $91

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), one of the world's largest integrated energy companies, jumped approximately 2.3% in Tuesday morning as oil prices pushed higher on renewed geopolitical fears. Reuters reported that crude extended its advance after Washington rejected an extension …

Visa Stock Jumps as Revenue Climbs 14% to $11.6 Billion

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Visa (NYSE:V), the global payments giant, jumped approximately 1.5% on Tuesday morning as investors rushed toward one of the market's highest-quality compounders. While broader indexes struggled, Visa stood out with the kind of business investors love: steady growth, …

Costco jumps into Medicare with limited time offering

Yahoo Finance Senior Business Reporter Brooke DiPalma joins Market Domination to discuss Costco's (COST) plans to enter the Medicare market with limited, Costco-branded Medicare Advantage and supplemental plans through a partnership with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group. The rollout will initially target select states and …

Building Materials Stocks Q2 In Review: Valmont (NYSE:VMI) Vs Peers

Building Materials Stocks Q2 In Review: Valmont (NYSE:VMI) Vs Peers 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 building materials stocks fared in …

Mastercard Stock Rises 2% as Investors Favor Payment Growth

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Mastercard (NYSE:MA), the global payments powerhouse connecting consumers, merchants and financial institutions worldwide, rallied approximately 2% to $573.75 Tuesday morning as investors searched for businesses with predictable growth, strong cash generation and proven execution. While AI-driven technology stocks …

Apple Cuts EU App Fees to 5% Outside the App Store

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Apple Inc. (AAPL, Financials), the iPhone maker, is changing how it charges developers in Europe as it adjusts its App Store business to the European Union's Digital Markets Act. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with XOM. …

Hospital Chains Stocks Q2 Highlights: Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS)

Hospital Chains Stocks Q2 Highlights: Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) 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 hospital chains stocks fared in Q2, …

Unpacking Q2 Earnings: Boeing (NYSE:BA) In The Context Of Other Aerospace Stocks

Unpacking Q2 Earnings: Boeing (NYSE:BA) In The Context Of Other Aerospace Stocks As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here's a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q2. Today, we are looking at …

Opendoor Is Down 42% in 2026: How Does It Compare to Housing Competitors Like Offerpad and Compass?

Quick Read Two-decade high Treasury yields have sent Opendoor (OPEN) and Zillow (Z) down 42% and 51% YTD while Compass (COMP) gains 17% on luxury exposure and its Anywhere Real Estate acquisition. Homebuilder ETF XHB is up 5% YTD because builders deploy mortgage buydowns …

Winners And Losers Of Q2: Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Vs The Rest Of The Professional Tools and Equipment Stocks

Winners And Losers Of Q2: Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Vs The Rest Of The Professional Tools and Equipment Stocks Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the professional tools and equipment stocks, including Stanley Black & Decker …

Bank of America Says $5,000 Gold Is Within Reach

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Prices climbed higher faster than projected, but U.S. banking major Bank of America Corp. (BAC, Financials) predicts gold may yet hit $5,000 an ounce. At the time of publication, gold was trading about $4,358, roughly 15% below Bank …

Q2 Earnings Roundup: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) And The Rest Of The Automation Software Segment

Q2 Earnings Roundup: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) And The Rest Of The Automation Software Segment 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 …

These Telltale Signs Cue Microsoft Investors Despite Earnings Surge; Is Microsoft A Sell Now?

Microsoft staged a spectacular recovery after its earnings report, only to risk a sell signal on Tuesday. Is Microsoft stock a sell now? The company's cloud computing and artificial intelligence business helped fourth-quarter profit growth of 30%. Continue Reading

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What Does McDonald's (MCD) New US President Mean For Its Next Phase?

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) has appointed Skye Anderson as President, McDonald's USA, as part of a planned leadership transition in its largest market. The company signals …

Deere (DE) Earnings Loom As Precision Agriculture Narrative Keeps Fair Value In Focus

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. Wall Street earnings expectations are back in focus for Deere (DE) ahead of its …

American Water Charitable Foundation and California American Water Award $20,000 Workforce Development Grant to Resources for Independent Living

California American Water SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), and California American Water announced today that the Foundation has awarded a $20,000 Workforce Development Grant to Resources for …

Baidu Inc (BIDU) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: AI Cloud Infra Surges 50% as GPU Cloud ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Total Revenue: RMB31.3 billion, decreasing 2% quarter over quarter and 4% year over year. Baidu General Business Revenue: RMB25.2 billion, decreasing 3% quarter over quarter and 4% year over year. iQIYI Revenue: RMB6.3 billion, increasing 1% quarter over …