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Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Eaton Corporation Stock Will Climb or Sink?

Eaton Corporation office building exterior in Houston by brett Dublin, Ireland-based Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) operates as a power management company in the United States and internationally. Valued at a market cap of $175.4 billion, the company operates through Electrical Americas, Electrical Global, Aerospace, …

Berkshire Ends Fourteen Quarters of Net Selling

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) lifted its Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stake 83% in the second quarter to nearly 106 million shares worth about $37.8 billion, making it the third-largest position in a $323.8 billion equity portfolio. Alphabet shares were up 0.84% …

Workday Stock Is Downgraded After Buyout Report as Growth Expectations Are ‘Too Optimistic’

Wall Street is hitting the pause button on Workday after shares rose sharply higher on report of a posisble private-equity takeover. Continue Reading

Netflix CFO Dumps Nearly $5.6 Million in Stock

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Chief Financial Officer Spencer Neumann sold 9,248 shares, worth about $5.59 million of the streaming company on Aug. 10 for about $700,907. The shares changed hands at an average price of $75.79. Following the transaction, Neumann …

Stellantis weighs closure of Brampton plant in Canada, says Unifor

Stellantis is considering the closure and sale of its Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, according to workers union Unifor. In a statement, the union said: "On August 12, 2026, the company [Stellantis] informed the union of its intent to open discussions with another …

Why Super Micro Stock Jumped Last Week

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) shares surged about 25% last week as investors responded to a stronger-than-expected outlook for AI server demand and a sharp improvement in the company's earnings performance. The rally followed the company's fiscal fourth-quarter results …

Why Tesla Stock Moves Are Increasingly Tied to SpaceX

Coming into Monday trading, Tesla stock had gained for two consecutive weeks, just like SpaceX stock. Continue Reading

What Could Meta Platforms (META) Off Balance Sheet AI Financing Mean For Investors?

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. Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS:META) is expanding the use of off-balance-sheet credit backstops to finance AI …

Nvidia Is Becoming AI's Bank: Here's Why It Could Reshape NVDA Stock

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is moving beyond its traditional role as a chip supplier by helping customers finance the enormous cost of building AI infrastructure. The shift is important because AI data centers require billions of dollars before they can …

L3Harris CEO steps down amid conduct review, shares drop

Investing.com -- L3Harris Technologies shares fell roughly 2.7% in premarket trading Monday after the defense contractor announced the immediate departure of CEO Christopher Kubasik following a conduct review. The company's board appointed Sam Mehta as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Lewis Hay …

Union Pacific's fuel surcharges outpace fuel expenses in Q2

[Freight transport powers through rural America. Yellow Union Pacific locomotive 6701 leads cargo train on single track] Union Pacific (UNP [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/UNP]) collected substantially more in fuel surcharges than it spent on fuel in the second quarter, according to Reuters. The railroad company's filing with …

L3Harris Parts Ways With Chairman, CEO Kubasik Over Conduct

L3Harris Technologies has parted ways with Christopher Kubasik, its chairman and chief executive. - Andrej Ivanov/Bloomberg News L3Harris Technologies has parted ways with Christopher Kubasik, its chairman and chief executive, after determining that the executive had violated the defense contractor's code of conduct. L3Harris …

Meta trial: States allege Facebook, Instagram addicted kids

Meta Platforms went to trial Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California, facing accusations from state attorneys general that the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to hook children, misled the public about the risks, and collected data on minors in violation of federal …

Sunrun to Supply Voltus with Energy Capacity for AI Hyperscaler Agreements

Sunrun Inc. Voltus will tap into Sunrun's storage-plus-solar systems to deliver immediate Bring Your Own Capacity™ megawatts to AI hyperscalers, strengthening grid reliability while creating economic benefits for customers across the PJM and MISO regions SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrun …

STMicroelectronics announces status of common share repurchase program

STMicroelectronics International NV STMicroelectronics announces status of common share repurchase program Disclosure of Transactions in Own Shares – Period from August 10, 2026 to August 14, 2026 AMSTERDAM – August 17, 2026 -- STMicroelectronics N.V. (the "Company" or "STMicroelectronics"), a global semiconductor leader serving …

4 Leveraged ETFs of Last Week

Wall Street delivered a mixed performance last week. The S&P 500 added about 0.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost about 0.6%, and the Nasdaq-100 surged about 1.1% as growth stocks rallied on hopes that the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged at its …

Samsung and Idomoo Partner To Launch Lucas AI Video Creation App for Samsung VXT

Lucas allows businesses to create studio-quality, on-brand videos in minutes and instantly deploy them to a range of digital displays. NEW YORK, August 17, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idomoo's Lucas AI Video Agent has just launched on Samsung VXT, giving businesses the ability to generate fully produced, …

Duke Energy's resource plan builds on work already underway that supports South Carolina's growth while delivering value to customers

Plan balances reliability, diverse resources and costs while helping communities in the Carolinas continue to build robust economies Near-term actions serve our customers' rising energy needs while keeping customer benefits, value and future optionality central to resource planning GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ …

Meta social media addiction trial, earnings from Walmart & Target: What to watch on Monday

Asking for a Trend Host, Josh Lipton breaks down what investors should be on the lookout for the week of Monday, August 17, including opening arguments in the Meta (META) social media addiction trial, earnings from Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Lowe's (LOW), and Home …

Chevron Advances Its Strategic Exploration Program With Discovery in Angola's Block 0

New discovery demonstrates the potential of Chevron's exploration program in Sub-Saharan Africa HOUSTON, August 17, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) by its subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC), today confirmed an oil and gas condensate discovery at the 105-4X exploration well in Block …

Workday downgraded by Deutsche Bank ahead of possible acquisition

[Workday headquarters in Pleasanton, CA, USA] JHVEPhoto Workday (WDAY [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/WDAY]) was downgraded by Deutsche Bank on Monday as the investment firm said the risk-reward is “more balanced” after shares rose recently following reports [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4632683-workday-jumps-on-report-silver-lakes-in-talks-to-acquire] of a potential acquisition by private equity. Workday shares fell …

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Alibaba Launches AI Music Generation Model HappyShrimp in Beta

(Bloomberg) -- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. launched the beta version of an artificial intelligence music-generation model that can turn a single text prompt into a fully produced song, expanding the Chinese technology giant's push into generative AI. Most Read from Bloomberg Trump Reduces US-South …

Here Are Monday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Apple, Dave, Etsy, Federal Signal, Mobileye Global, Netskope, Okta, Shopify, Workday, and More

Quick Read The S&P 500 hit a new all-time high last week, and positive inflation data has put September's expected Fed rate hike on hold. Rothschild upgraded AAPL to Buy with a $400 target while JPMorgan slashed YSS's price target in half to $17 …

CHIPOTLE CELEBRATES BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON WITH SCHOOL SPIRIT BOGO AND CHIPOTLE SUNDAYS DEAL

On Thursday, August 20, guests wearing school apparel or accessories can receive a BUY-ONE-GET-ONE (BOGO) entrée offer from 3 p.m. to close local time¹ at participating Chipotle restaurants. On Sundays, August 23, August 30 and September 6, guests who order two or more entrées …

Micron Stock Rises After Key Move by Trump Administration

Micron Technology was gaining early on Monday. Renewed momentum for the memory-chip trade might be boosted by the Trump administration’s rejection of Chinese hardware. Micron shares were up 3.5% at $1,005.65 in premarket trading. Continue Reading

SanDisk extends rally, Snap faces fresh pressure in premarket trade

Investing.com - U.S. stock futures were mixed on Monday, with technology stocks pointing to a firmer open, as investors scaled back bets on an impending Federal Reserve rate hike and looked ahead to a fresh batch of retail-sector earnings this week. By 06:27 ET …

Citigroup names Adam Clark wealth planning head

Citigroup is bringing in Adam Clark to take charge of wealth planning, according to a memo seen by Private Banker International and confirmed by a spokesperson. He takes over from Mike Troth, who has been covering the job on an interim basis. In the …

Nvidia cuts OpenAI Ohio data center guarantee to $120 billion

Nvidia has revised its financial commitment to a planned OpenAI data center campus in Ohio, reducing its proposed backstop from $250 billion to less than $120 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. The chipmaker and OpenAI were nearing a deal that could be …

McDonald’s Keeps Cratering: Why One Bullish Analyst Says 50% Gains Lie Ahead

Quick Read Kempczinski blamed a botched value menu rollout for two-thirds of Q2's U.S. traffic miss, calling it an execution failure, not a strategy problem. While MCD slid 15% from its February peak, peers SBUX and YUM posted comps in the 7 to 8 …

PayPal reportedly in sale talks with consortium including Stripe and Advent

PayPal is discussing a potential sale to a buyer group that includes Stripe and private equity firm Advent International, Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter. Media reports said Stripe and Advent had submitted a joint bid in July of $60.50 …

American Water and Essential Utilities Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Proposed Merger

American Water LogoEssential Utilities CAMDEN, N.J. and BRYN MAWR, Pa., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) ("American Water") and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) ("Essential Utilities") today announced that the waiting period under the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements …

Integrating The Delaware Basin: Devon Energy Reaches Final Investment Decision on Solitude Pipeline System

Devon Energy Corporation Investment extends Devon's integrated Delaware Basin model – capturing value from the wellhead to the demand center HOUSTON, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) today announced a positive Final Investment Decision ("FID") on the Solitude Pipeline …

L3Harris Technologies Appoints Sam Mehta, Proven Aerospace and Defense Executive, as President and Chief Executive Officer

Lewis Hay III Named Independent Chairman of the Board Lauren Barnes Appointed President of Space & Mission Systems and Christopher Aebli Appointed President of Communications & Spectrum Dominance Christopher Kubasik Steps Down as Chairman and CEO Reaffirms 2026 Consolidated Revenue, Organic Growth, Segment Operating …

HSBC price target raised by RBC as earnings forecasts climb

HSBC price target raised by RBC as earnings forecasts climb Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA, NYSE:HSBC) has had its share price target raised to 1,375p from 1,275p by RBC Capital Markets after the broker increased earnings forecasts following stronger-than-expected …

Update: Apple Changes App Tracking Rules Following German Competition Authority Review

(Updates to include additional details in the third paragraph)Apple (AAPL) will modify its App Tracking Transparency Framework consent prompts for personalized advertising on iPhones and iPads following a German antitrust review, the Bundeskartellamt said Monday.Under the binding Silver Upgrade to read this MT Newswires …