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POSCO Enters LFP Cathode Market With Major Long-Term Supply Deal

POSCO Holdings Inc. PKX, via its subsidiary POSCO Future M, is strengthening its position in the global battery-materials industry as its unit makes a major entry into the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode-material market. POSCO has reached a large-scale, long-term supply agreement with a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences

PHILADELPHIA, August 17, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From chef-inspired menus and local sourcing initiatives to student advisory councils and nutrition education programs, Aramark Student Nutrition is partnering with over a dozen new school districts nationwide to create dining experiences that help students thrive. The newest partnerships span …

Alibaba sells Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital for $1.5 billion

Alibaba Group has reached a formal agreement to sell its gaming unit, Lingxi Games, to Asian private-equity firm Trustar Capital in a deal worth at least $1.5 billion, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. Reuters, citing a …

Q2 Earnings Highs And Lows: Costco (NASDAQ:COST) Vs The Rest Of The Non-Discretionary Retail Stocks

Q2 Earnings Highs And Lows: Costco (NASDAQ:COST) Vs The Rest Of The Non-Discretionary Retail Stocks Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company's progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Costco …

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Southwest Gas Holdings Inc's Dividend Analysis

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Assessing the Upcoming Dividend Payment and Long-Term Sustainability Southwest Gas Holdings Inc (NYSE:SWX) recently announced a total dividend of $0.65 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-08-17. This upcoming payment includes a $0.65 per share cash …

Intel, Oracle, Marvell, Alibaba, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s Market

Chips and memory stocks are catching a bid at the start of what could be a quiet week for the market. Continue Reading

Alibaba’s AI Pivot Deepens, Plans to Offload Gaming Business For at Least $1.5 Billion: Report

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR (NYSE:BABA) is reportedly offloading its gaming unit, Lingxi Games, to Asian private-equity firm Trustar Capital in a bid to bolster its focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The Chinese tech behemoth is selling Lingxi Games for a minimum of $1.5 …

10,831 Shares in IQVIA Holdings Inc. $IQV Purchased by OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC

OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC recently acquired 10,831 shares of IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:IQV) during the second quarter, valued at approximately $2.093 million. This purchase is part of a broader trend of institutional investors buying and selling IQV shares. Analysts currently rate IQVIA as a …

Should Southwest Gas (SWX) Return To Profitability And Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance Require Action From Investors?

Costco Wholesale (COST), Why Is It Getting Attention Now?

Grocery Outlet Holding (GO) Could Be 32% Overvalued After Earnings Beat And Higher Outlook

Home Depot Gears Up For Q2 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Is PDD Holdings (PDD) Undervalued As Ecosystem Spending Clouds Its Fair Value?

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. PDD Holdings (PDD) stock has been under pressure recently, with the share price down …

Daimler Truck plans Rs40bn investment in India

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the BharatBenz maker and Daimler Truck subsidiary, has signed a non-binding facilitation memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state of Tamil Nadu for a proposed Rs40bn ($419.1m) investment. The commitment would bring DICV's total investment in India to over …

Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Amazon, Micron and Alphabet are part of Zacks Earnings Preview

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 17, 2026 – Zacks.com releases the list of companies likely to issue earnings surprises. This week's list includes Walmart WMT, Target TGT, Home Depot HD, Amazon AMZN, Micron MU and Alphabet GOOGL. Q2 Earnings Season Enters Final …

Costco July sales reflect 10% jump

Costco Wholesale reported a strong July with net sales reaching $23.12 billion, marking a 10.7% increase from July 2025. Comparable sales grew by 8.9% globally, with significant rises in the U.S. (10.3%) and e-commerce (17.7%). The retailer continues its expansion strategy, aiming to open …

D.R. Horton stock holds firm as Berkshire stake and Q2 guidance shape expectations

D.R. Horton's stock is holding firm despite flat Q2 2026 revenue and cautious full-year guidance, largely due to a new stake acquired by Berkshire Hathaway. The company reported Q2 revenue of $9.23 billion, meeting analyst expectations but with full-year guidance below consensus. Investors are …

Nippon Life Global Investors Americas Inc. Purchases Shares of 4,300 IQVIA Holdings Inc. $IQV

Nippon Life Global Investors Americas Inc. recently acquired 4,300 shares of IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:IQV), valued at approximately $831,000, as institutional investors collectively own 89.62% of the company. IQVIA exceeded quarterly earnings expectations, reporting adjusted EPS of $3.15 and revenue of $4.37 billion, and …

SBC Medical (SBC) Q2 Revenue Beats Estimates; Valuation Remains Unclear Amid GF Score™ Challenges

Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Stock Position Reduced by Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd.

Alibaba Drops Gaming Arm as AI Takes Center Stage

Neutral AI cover image illustrating the Alibaba Lingxi Games sale and AI pivot. Photo by BeInCrypto Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) is selling its gaming unit, Lingxi Games, to Asian private equity firm Trustar Capital in a transaction reportedly worth at least $1.5 billion. The …

PDD Holdings (PDD) Stock May Be Below Fair Value After Earnings Pressure Concerns

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. PDD Holdings has delivered a steep share price decline over the past year while its valuation checks still lean on the cheap side. That …

Vipshop to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 25, 2026

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS), a leading off-price retailer in China ("Vipshop" or the "Company"), today announced that it plans to release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, before the US market …

Fujing Holdings Sets August Board Meeting to Approve Interim Results and Consider Dividend

Beverly Hills Private Wealth LLC Invests $1.38 Million in PayPal Holdings, Inc. $PYPL

Beverly Hills Private Wealth LLC has acquired a new position in PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) valued at approximately $1.38 million. This investment comes amidst other institutional investors also adjusting their stakes in PayPal, with significant holdings by Vanguard Group Inc., Bank of America Corp …

Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC Acquires New Shares in IQVIA Holdings Inc. $IQV

Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC has acquired 5,053 shares of IQVIA Holdings Inc. ($IQV) valued at approximately $976,000 during the second quarter. This move comes as institutional investors collectively own 89.62% of the company, and IQVIA has reported strong financial performance, exceeding quarterly expectations …

The Home Depot, Inc. $HD Shares Acquired by Exchange Traded Concepts LLC

5 Must-Read Analyst Questions From Amentum’s Q2 Earnings Call

5 Must-Read Analyst Questions From Amentum's Q2 Earnings Call Amentum's Q2 results drew a significant negative market reaction, with management citing extended procurement delays and the impact of contract protests as key reasons for revenue underperformance. CEO John Heller acknowledged that, while the company's …

Form 8.5 (EPT/RI)--Gooch & Housego plc

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the "Code") 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Name of exempt principal trader: Investec Bank plc (b) Name of offeror/offeree …