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International Business Machines Corp. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) stock fell 1.19% on Friday, closing at $234.32, amidst a general market downturn where the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also declined. IBM's stock closed 29.52% below its 52-week high of $332.46. The company's performance lagged …

Navitas Semiconductor NVTS Jumps On AI Power Growth Guidance

Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) stock rose by 6.6% following strong Q3 2026 revenue guidance, significantly exceeding consensus, driven by its "Navitas 2.0" strategy focusing on high-power GaN and SiC chips for AI data centers and grid infrastructure. The company reported Q2 revenue of $10.5M and …

KLA Corp. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day

Shares of KLA Corp. (KLAC) fell 2.70% to $203.72 on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, despite an overall poor trading session for the stock market. Despite the loss, KLA Corp. still outperformed its competitors. The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average …

Texas Instruments Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Shares of Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) rose 2.25% to $279.58 on Friday, outperforming the broader market which saw the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average decline. This gain broke a two-day losing streak for the stock, despite a generally poor trading session.

iPhone users now won't have to wait as long for $250M settlement

The wait for Apple customers to see payments from a class-action lawsuit involving iPhones 15 and 16 just got a few months shorter. On Thursday, Aug. 13, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted permission to move a final approval …

Open Text Corp. stock falls Friday, underperforms market

Open Text Corp. (OTEX) stock fell 1.67% to C$34.06 on Friday, underperforming the Canadian market as the S&P/TSX Composite Index declined by 0.08%. The company's shares closed 39.2% below their 52-week high of C$56.00, which was achieved on October 15th.

The Optical Shift: Why AAOI is Built for the AI Boom

Applied Optoelectronics Company Overview Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) designs and manufactures fiber-optic networking products for internet data centers, cable television, telecommunications, and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company is vertically integrated, beginning with lasers and laser components and building up to …

JPMorgan set a serious Microsoft stock price target for 2027

Microsoft stock spent most of 2026 in the penalty box. The AI spending looked too heavy. The returns were not yet visible. Then the company reported fourth-quarter results on July 29, and the stock jumped more than 27%. Azure crossed $100 billion. Copilot showed …

AAOI Stock Jumps As Record Earnings Fuel AI Optics Hype

Midday Stock Roundup: Mobix Labs Shares Fall 21% at Midday

Broadcom Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors

Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) stock fell 5.94% on Friday, closing at $392.99, while the broader market indices, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, also experienced slight declines. The company's stock is currently 20.61% below its 52-week high of $495.00, reached on June 3rd.

Corning Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Corning Inc. (GLW) stock rallied 4.70% to $165.99 on Friday, outperforming the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average, which both saw declines. Despite the strong trading day, the stock closed 38.92% below its 52-week high. This performance occurred on an overall grim …

Nvidia Stock Rises as It Bets on Robots

Nvidia stock has been on a good run recently, and its push into robotics could help it keep going. The chip maker has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s LG Group to develop a humanoid robot. Nvidia shares were up 0.1% at …

AI agent headcount triples in 15 months: Salesforce

Salesforce's latest report indicates a near tripling of AI agent headcount across organizations from February 2025 to April 2026, with rapid deployment times. Despite this growth and Salesforce's new "agentic work unit" (AWU) metric showing significant activity, some experts question whether these deployments translate …

Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Sandisk Corporation (SNDK): Time to Buy?

Sandisk Corporation (SNDK) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company. The rising trend in estimate …

Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for SiTime (SITM): Time to Buy?

SiTime (SITM) could be a solid choice for investors given the company's remarkably improving earnings outlook. While the stock has been a strong performer lately, this trend might continue since analysts are still raising their earnings estimates for the company. The upward trend in …

Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Digi International (DGII) Stock

Workday buyout may restore confidence in battered software valuations, analysts say

By Rashika Singh Aug 14 (Reuters) - Silver Lake's potential Workday buyout could bolster battered software valuations by showing that private equity remains confident in ‌the industry's prospects despite fears of AI disruption, analysts and investors ‌said on Friday. Shares of the human-resources and …

Corning, Lumentum And Applied Optoelectronics Shares Popping To End The Week

Quick Read Applied Optoelectronics surged 15% and Lumentum jumped 6%, with the intraday rally building on recent earnings strength and no confirmed same-day catalyst. Broadcom dropped 5% as component suppliers rallied, with Wolfe Research flagging its $30B in residual value guarantees as a longer-term …

KLA Corp Stock (KLAC) Moved Down by 3.64% on Aug 14: Key Drivers Unveiled

KLA Corp (KLAC) stock declined by 3.64% on August 14 due to valuation concerns, profit-taking, and insider share sales. Analysts also cited potential margin headwinds from component costs and supply chain issues. The stock's technical indicators are mixed, with a neutral MACD and RSI, …

Solar Power Hits Big Milestone, Trumping Wind For First Time

Solar generated more electricity than wind for the first time last year, nearly topping nuclear too. Continue Reading

Inside Move: PC Connection's CEO McGrath Sells Shares Worth $4.3 Million

Key Points Across two days, McGrath sold 50,000 shares. The transaction netted him roughly $4.3 million. His ownership of 240,343 shares shows he still has plenty of skin in the game. 10 stocks we like better than PC Connection › Timothy J. McGrath, President …

SILICON LABORATORIES INC. SEC Filing (Aug 14, 2026)

Silicon Laboratories Inc. (SLAB) filed a Form 144 with the SEC on August 14, 2026, indicating a proposed sale of securities. The filing details the sale of 6,581 common shares acquired through restricted stock vesting on May 15, 2026, with an aggregate market value …

Silicon Labs Unwraps Its ‘Lowest Power’ BLE SoC Targeting IoT Devices

Silicon Labs has launched its new EFR32BG2B SoC family, which is its lowest-power Bluetooth LE chip. This SoC supports Bluetooth 6, includes channel sounding, and features enhanced security, targeting IoT devices like key fobs and asset trackers. The design focuses on extending battery life …

monday.com (NASDAQ:MNDY) Stock Price Down 4.8% - Should You Sell?

monday.com's stock (NASDAQ:MNDY) fell by 4.8% to $89.78 on Friday, despite reporting quarterly results that exceeded analyst expectations for both EPS and revenue. Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock, with several major funds increasing their positions recently. While analysts maintain a …

ENTG (ENTG) insider Olivier Blachier files to sell 2,000 shares under Rule 144

Olivier Blachier, an insider at Entegris Inc. (ENTG), has filed a Form 144 to sell 2,000 shares of common stock on or about August 14, 2026, through a cash-funded stock option exercise. This procedural notice indicates a potential resale by an affiliate rather than …

Quantum Leaps: Debt-Free as AI Storage Demand Accelerates

Ameriprise unit reports 12.4% Adeia (ADEA) stake in updated holding

Ameriprise Financial, through its subsidiary Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (CMIA) and Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund, has filed an updated Schedule 13G/A report indicating beneficial ownership of 12.4% of Adeia Inc. (ADEA) common stock. While Ameriprise and CMIA disclaim direct ownership, CMIA …

Upland Software Q3 Results: Sales guidance misses estimates

Strata Credit Union Partners with Alkami to Launch Personalized Digital Banking Platform

Strata Credit Union has collaborated with Alkami to introduce a new personalized digital banking platform. This partnership aims to enhance the digital banking experience for Strata Credit Union members. The initiative reflects a growing trend among financial institutions to leverage advanced technology for improved …

Stratasys Q2 Earnings Beat, Revenues Miss on Weak System Sales

Stratasys (SSYS) reported flat Q2 2026 non-GAAP earnings of 3 cents per share, beating analyst estimates, though revenues of $137.61 million missed expectations due to weaker system sales. The company saw record consumables revenues and significant growth in aerospace and defense, while facing currency …

Aehr Test Systems Soars Again Friday. Shares Now Up More than 500% On the Year.

Quick Read Jefferies initiated AEHR with a Buy rating and $175 target, calling its model conservative and excluding memory wins and AI customer upside. COHU gained 151% and TER rose 112% year to date as AI chip complexity drives demand for more intensive semiconductor …

Dynatrace's Arize Acquisition Seen to Accelerate Organic Growth, RBC Capital Markets Says

RBC Capital Markets believes that Dynatrace's acquisition of Arize AI, Inc. will accelerate the company's organic growth. Dynatrace has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arize AI for approximately $920 million in a deal involving cash and stock. This news comes alongside several analyst …

SHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds ZoomInfo (GTM) Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on August 24, 2026

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is reminding investors of ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM) about an upcoming August 24, 2026 deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in a federal securities class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that ZoomInfo and its executives made misleading statements regarding slowing growth, …

Datavault AI to Acquire CyberCatch for $94.5 Million in Cash

Datavault AI Inc. announced its agreement to acquire CyberCatch Holdings, Inc. for $94.5 million in cash, aiming to integrate CyberCatch's AI-enabled cybersecurity and continuous compliance platform into its data infrastructure. This acquisition will enhance Datavault AI's capabilities by adding continuous compliance and cyber risk …

Datavault AI Acquires CyberCatch to Enhance Cybersecurity

Datavault AI has acquired CyberCatch Holdings for $94.5 million to bolster its quantum-secured edge platform's cybersecurity capabilities. The integration of CyberCatch's AI-enabled continuous compliance and risk mitigation platform aims to enhance security and compliance for clients in critical sectors. This strategic move addresses the …