Firmer retail sales and subdued jobless claims numbers suggest the Fed will keep rates on hold for now as officials assess the impact of tariffs on inflation.
Netflix's stock has surged but charts suggest potential turbulence ahead. Q2 earnings may bring disappointment or a breakout, so investors should prepare.
Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) exceeded expectations with Q2 earnings of $7.1B and $0.89 EPS, driven by NII growth and strong fee revenue. Analysts give positive outlook on stock.
Ripple co-founder and executive chairman Chris Larsen has transferred roughly $26 million worth of XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) to Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) this week, according to
Shares of SharpLink Gaming Inc (NASDAQ:SBET) are trading lower Thursday afternoon, pulling back from a two-day surge. The decline appears to be a consolidation after the stock has rallied heavily in recent weeks on news of its aggressive pivot into the cryptocurrency market.
As central banks scramble to increase their gold reserves, many are turning to domestic mine production to save money, support local industry, and expand their reserves.
Shares of freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX)
jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after a report revealed that rival railroad operator Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) was exploring a potential acquisition.
Shares of shoe and apparel company Steven Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO)
jumped 5.4% in the afternoon session after analysts at Citigroup moved the stock to "Buy" from "Neutral" and raised their price target.
Shares of workforce solutions provider ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after the company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, overshadowing a reported net loss caused by one-time charges.
Shares of freight transportation company Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP)
fell 3.2% in the pre-market session after reports revealed the company was considering a major acquisition of an East Coast railroad.
Shares of luxury electric car manufacturer Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) jumped 39% in the afternoon session after the company announced a major partnership with Uber (NYSE: UBER) and autonomous vehicle company Nuro to launch a global, premium robotaxi program.
Shares of industrial conglomerate GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE)
jumped 4.7% in the pre-market session after the company reported second-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations and raised its full-year financial guidance.
Shares of healthcare product and device company Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT)
fell 8.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations but maintained its full-year guidance, which may have disappointed investors hoping for a raised outlook.
Shares of commercial real estate lender Starwood Property Trust (NYSE:STWD) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after the company priced a public offering of 25.5 million shares of its common stock. The offering is expected to raise approximately $508 million in gross proceeds, which could increase to around $584 million if the underwriters exercise their option to purchase an additional 3.8 million shares. This move often leads to a temporary drop in a stock's price because the issuance of new shares can dilute the ownership stake of existing shareholders. Starwood intends to use the net proceeds to partially fund its recently announced $2.2 billion acquisition of Fundamental Income Properties, a net lease real estate platform. The remainder of the acquisition will be funded through a combination of cash and debt. While the acquisition is expected to be accretive to distributable earnings, the immediate impact of the stock offering is shareholder dilution.
Shares of luxury casino and resort operator Monarch (NASDAQ:MCRI)
jumped 22% in the afternoon session after the company reported record financial results for the second quarter of 2025, significantly beating analyst expectations.
Shares of property and casualty insurer Travelers (NYSE:TRV) jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported stellar second-quarter earnings that significantly surpassed analyst expectations.
Shares of aerospace and defense company BWX (NYSE:BWXT)
jumped 3.7% in the pre-market session after the company announced a U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts valued at approximately $2.6 billion.
Shares of health insurance provider Elevance Health (NYSE:EVH)
fell 11.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported its second-quarter results and cut its full-year profit guidance, citing rising medical costs. The health insurer announced second-quarter adjusted earnings of $8.84 per share, which missed Wall Street's expectation of $9.16 per share. While revenue of $49.42 billion beat forecasts, the company's net income declined to $1.74 billion from $2.30 billion in the same quarter last year. The key concern for investors was the significant reduction in the company's full-year 2025 profit outlook. Elevance now expects adjusted earnings per share of approximately $30.00, a substantial cut from its previous forecast of $34.15 to $34.85. Management attributed the downgrade to "elevated medical cost trends" in its Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans. This was reflected in a higher benefit expense ratio—the percentage of premiums spent on medical care—which rose to 88.9%, indicating that costs are growing faster than premiums. The news also weighed on shares of other health insurers facing similar cost pressures.
Shares of secondhand luxury marketplace The RealReal (NASDAQ: REAL)
jumped 7% in the afternoon session after B. Riley Securities initiated coverage on the company with a "Buy" rating.
Shares of enterprise technology company Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after an analyst at JP Morgan reinstated coverage with an "Overweight" rating.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
jumped 4.1% in the afternoon session after the company, along with partner Intelsat, announced the successful demonstration of an end-to-end 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN). This technological milestone involved combining Kratos's OpenSpace® software-defined satellite ground system with Intelsat's space and ground network, proving that satellite technology can seamlessly extend terrestrial 5G networks. The successful test validates the potential to deliver widespread 5G broadband services, reaching markets currently unserved by traditional networks. This achievement positions Kratos as a key player in the integration of satellite and 5G communications.
Shares of food and beverage company PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP)
jumped 7% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations and raised its profit forecast for the full year.
Shares of aviation and defense services provider AAR CORP (NYSE:AIR)
jumped 10.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported record sales and profitability for its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2025. The aviation services provider announced fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.16 per share, a 32% increase from the prior year, handily beating analyst expectations. Revenue for the quarter also impressed, rising 15% to $755 million. The strong performance was driven by robust demand in both its commercial and government businesses, particularly in its Parts Supply segment. The company highlighted its successful integration of a recent acquisition and the divestiture of its landing gear business as key strategic moves that are now delivering higher growth and margins. Following the strong report, RBC Capital raised its price target on the stock to $85 from $75, maintaining an "Outperform" rating.
American investors now have a new way to access China's AI market through Themes China Generative AI ETF, offering low expenses and exposure to Chinese talent.
Microsoft and waste management solutions startup Vaulted Deep announced today a new long-term offtake agreement, with Vaulted Deep delivering up to 4.9 million tonnes of durable carbon dioxide removal over 12 years
