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Crude Oil Down 3%; XPeng Shares Fall After Q2 Results

U.S. stocks saw mixed trading, with the Dow up and the NASDAQ and S&P 500 down. XPeng Inc. shares fell significantly after reporting a wider-than-expected Q2 loss and a weak Q3 revenue outlook. Meanwhile, Expion360 surged after announcing an acquisition, and oil prices dropped …

Patria Investments (NASDAQ: PAX) exec sells bonus shares, holds 318,936

Marco Nicola D'Ippolito, CEO of Global Private Markets at Patria Investments (PAX), sold 7,004 Class A Common Shares on August 6, 2026, at $11.29 per share, after acquiring them as bonus shares on August 3, 2026, at $0.00. He had previously sold 7,500 shares …

Ultra Clean Holdings Drops 6.1% Amid Sector-Wide Selling

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. saw a 6.1% stock decline to $71.80 on Monday, attributed to a broad selloff in semiconductor equipment stocks rather than company-specific issues. Multiple companies in the sector experienced sharp drops, indicating a sector-wide reassessment by investors. The selloff, characterized by …

Investors Buy Large Volume of Chegg Call Options (NYSE:CHGG)

Chegg (NYSE:CHGG) experienced a significant surge in call option trading activity, with traders purchasing 6,864 call options, which is about 140% above the typical volume. This unusual activity occurred despite a recent insider share sale by Director Renee Varni Budig and a cautious "Reduce" …

Celestica Poised for Accelerated AI-Driven Growth in 2027, UBS Says

UBS analysts have identified Celestica as a company poised for significant AI-driven growth starting in 2027, projecting a substantial increase in its AI-related revenue. The firm expects Celestica's AI business to ramp up considerably, making it a key beneficiary of the growing demand for …

Bank of Nova Scotia Q3 2026 Earnings Preview

* Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BNS]) is scheduled to announce Q3 earnings results on Tuesday, August 25th, before market open. * The consensus EPS Estimate is $1.52 [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BNS/earnings/estimates] (-19.1% Y/Y) and the consensus Revenue Estimate is $7.2B (-24.1% Y/Y). * Over the last …

Here's What to Expect Ahead of Williams-Sonoma's Q2 Earnings Release

Williams-Sonoma (WSM) is set to release its second-quarter fiscal 2026 results on August 26, with analysts expecting an EPS of $2.05 and revenues of $1.91 billion. The company's performance is anticipated to be driven by its diversified brand portfolio, strategic collaborations, and digital upgrades, …

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Trades Near Fair Value Following Its 66% Run

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Microsoft stock has delivered a 65.9% gain over the past 5 years, yet today the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate points …

CrowdStrike Earnings Preview: Wall Street Eyes ARR Growth and Full-Year Guidance, Highest Price Target at $256

Coherent (COHR) Is Down 17.6% After Profit Return And 300mm SiC AI Push Has The Bull Case Changed?

In August 2026, Coherent Corp. reported fourth-quarter sales of US$2,045.5 million and full-year sales of US$7.12 billion, alongside a swing to profitability, and began sampling its 300mm high thermal conductivity silicon carbide substrates to major AI semiconductor customers for datacenter thermal management. This combination …

Supermicro (SMCI) Stock Looks Cheap Even As AI Demand Stays Strong

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. Super Micro Computer stock has delivered a very large 5-year gain, yet current valuation …

Will NetApp (NTAP) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

NetApp (NTAP) is positioned for another potential earnings beat in its upcoming quarterly report. The company has a strong track record of surpassing earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 4.73% over the last two quarters. This, combined with a positive Zacks Earnings ESP …

Synchrony, OpenAI Partner on Agentic Commerce

Synchrony has announced a collaboration with OpenAI to enhance its AI-native shopping and payments initiatives, integrating financing, rewards, and loyalty into future commerce experiences. This partnership will see Synchrony deploy OpenAI models across its enterprise for product development and innovation, aiming to establish trusted …

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Stock (STX) Moved Down by 5.92% on Aug 24: Drivers Behind the Movement

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) stock declined by 5.92% on August 24, driven by profit-taking in the tech hardware sector after a significant rally, scrutiny over gross margin durability, and insider share sales. Despite strong fundamentals and long-term demand for data center storage, the …

Will Synopsys (SNPS) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Synopsys (SNPS), which belongs to the Zacks Computer - Software industry, could be a great candidate to consider. …

Will Ciena (CIEN) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Ciena (CIEN), which belongs to the Zacks Communication - Components industry, could be a great candidate to consider. …

Adobe (ADBE) Stock May Be Below Fair Value After Record Revenue

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. Adobe stock has fallen about 58.7% over the past five years even as recent …

Is Netflix (NFLX) Trading At A Discount Despite Strong Cash Flow?

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Netflix stock has delivered a strong 90.4% gain over the past three years, yet current valuation checks are pointing to potential undervaluation based …

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Regeneron Class Action Lawsuit - Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP has filed a securities class action lawsuit against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) on behalf of investors who suffered losses due to surprising revelations concerning a failed Phase 3 clinical trial for a melanoma therapy. The lawsuit alleges that …

EQT (EQT) Stock May Be Undervalued After A 10 Year Gas Deal

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. EQT stock has delivered a very strong 218.5% return over the past five years, yet the current valuation checks still suggest the shares lean cheap rather than …

3 Reasons to Avoid CNMD and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

3 Reasons to Avoid CNMD and 1 Stock to Buy Instead CONMED has followed the market's trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 11% to $51.11 per share while the index has …

Gartner’s $6.37T IT spend forecast is pulling marketing AI agents into enterprise buying cycles faster

Gartner projects a substantial increase in IT spending, reaching $6.37 trillion by 2026, which is significantly influencing the funding, security, and procurement of marketing AI agents. This surge in IT infrastructure investment is accelerating the integration of AI into enterprise buying cycles. The shift …

Boise State and Swire Coca-Cola, USA Unveil Limited-Edition Broncos 12-Packs

Boise State Athletics and Swire Coca-Cola, USA, have released a limited-edition Boise State Broncos Coca-Cola 12-pack, marking the first time the Broncos have been featured on Coca-Cola products. These commemorative packs are available at various retailers while supplies last. The initiative celebrates the long-standing …

Freeport-McMoRan Investigation Initiated: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates the Officers and Directors of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. - FCX

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (KSF) has launched an investigation into Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) following a securities class action lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit stems from a mud rush incident at its Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia in September 2025 that …

Ford opens first merchandise store to public at world headquarters

Ford Motor Co. has opened its first merchandise store to the public at its new world headquarters in Dearborn, offering branded apparel and collaborations with partners like Oracle Red Bull Formula 1 and Lego. The store is part of a larger initiative to engage …

DaVita, Patients Get Early Nod in $15 Million Data Breach Deal

DaVita Inc. has received preliminary approval for a $15 million settlement to resolve claims stemming from an April 2025 ransomware attack that exposed sensitive patient data. The agreement addresses several class-action lawsuits consolidated against the dialysis provider for failing to protect personal information. The …

Eli Lilly launches oral weight loss pill Foundayo in UK

[Eli Lilly and Company Headquarters] wellesenterprises * Eli Lilly has launched its next-generation weight loss pill, Foundayo (orforglipron), in the UK. * The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4630481-eli-lillys-weight-loss-pill-gets-first-european-approval-in-uk] the drug authorization on Aug. 10. * At the outset, Foundayo …

What's Dollar General's Probability of an Earnings Beat This Season?

Dollar General (DG) is set to report its second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on August 27th. Analysts expect revenue of $11.17 billion and earnings of $2.00 per share, reflecting year-over-year growth. While the company has a strong track record of beating earnings estimates, the Zacks …

Lancium Announces Partnership with NVIDIA to Advance Gigawatt-Scale AI Factory Development Across Its 15+ GW Portfolio

Lancium has announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to advance gigawatt-scale AI factory development across its 15+ GW portfolio. NVIDIA has also made a strategic investment in Lancium, a Blackstone portfolio company. This collaboration will enable the deployment of NVIDIA's full-stack AI factory platform …

SOPHiA GENETICS (NASDAQ:SOPH) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Here's What Happened

Gap Inc. taps Walmart alum in ‘fashiontainment’ push

Gap Inc. has appointed Justin Breton as its vice president of development, effective August 31, 2026, to bolster its "fashiontainment" strategy. Breton, formerly of Walmart, will report to Chief Entertainment Officer Pam Kaufman and focus on content ideation, development, and production across Gap Inc.'s …

Caterpillar's Q2 Adjusted Operating Margin Rebounds: Is the Worst Over?

Caterpillar (CAT) reported a significant improvement in its Q2 2026 adjusted operating margin, which expanded by 430 basis points year-over-year to 21.9%, despite rising costs. This rebound was driven by higher sales volumes and favorable pricing, along with $392 million in tariff recoveries. The …

J.M. Smucker elevates Jeff Varcoe to senior VP role

J.M. Smucker Co. has appointed Jeff Varcoe, PhD, as Senior VP, Science and Technical Excellence, where he will oversee operational excellence across technical disciplines for product quality, compliance, and innovation. Varcoe, who previously served as VP of Quality Assurance and Food Safety since 2023, …

Plug Power Q2FY26 Results: Revenue up 9%, gross margin hits breakeven

Plug Power Inc. reported a 9% sequential revenue increase to $178.3 million in Q2 2026, with gross margin reaching breakeven. The company raised its full-year revenue growth guidance to 15-16% and reduced operating expenses by 50% year-over-year. Key drivers include strong service revenue growth, …

Microsoft Stock in 2027: My Prediction Is That It Still Beats the Market

These days, I see Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) less as an old software giant and more as a core AI utility for the global economy, and that shift changes how I think about the stock. With Azure, the company's cloud platform, growing north of 40% …

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) Latin America boss offloads stock after option exercise

Bruno Pietracci, President of Latin America OU for Coca-Cola (KO), exercised employee stock options for 111,365 shares on August 20, 2026. He then sold all these shares at a weighted average price of $90.9303 per share, generating approximately $3.38 million in pre-tax spread. After …