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Wall Street looked set to close the week on a high note, with large-cap benchmarks pushing higher in Friday's midday trading as optimism over corporate earnings and progress on global trade talks provided support for risk assets. The S&P 500 climbed 0.4% to 6,390, marking a fresh all-time high...

In the retail world, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (OTCPK:LVMHF) has long strutted the global catwalk like royalty. But lately, the spotlight has shifted. Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA) is having a Beyoncé moment—taking center stage, setting the tempo, and leaving the luxury titan looking like...

Having spent most of 2025 in the shadow of their big-cap counterparts, U.S. small-cap stocks might finally be ready to re-enter the limelight. A combination of friendly policy shifts, overlooked fundamentals, and bullish technical signals is encouraging investors to take a closer look at this long-...

Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:LUV) shares are trading relatively flat on Friday. On Wednesday, the company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of 43 cents per share, which missed the Street consensus estimate of 51 cents per share. Quarterly revenue also came in below expectations at $7.24...

Coursera (NYSE:COUR) shares surged on Friday after the online learning platform reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded market expectations, driven by accelerated revenue growth across both its consumer and enterprise segments. The strong performance, which also saw improved profitability,...

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, says the era of crypto's traditional four-year market cycle is over. What Happened: In an X post on Friday, Hougan pointed to structural changes in the market, led by spot ETF flows, regulatory clarity, and deepening institutional...

Union Pacific Corp. (NYSE:UNP) is demonstrating a clear acceleration in its operational and financial performance, fueled by significant productivity gains and a strong earnings beat in its latest quarter. This resurgence, coupled with strategic advancements and a dividend increase, signals a...

In June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GILD) Yeztugo (lenacapavir) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV in adults and adolescents weighing at least 35kg, making it the first and only twice-...

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) has risen from the ashes of doubt to become one of the most talked-about names in the AI revolution. Calling it an “AI All-Star,” Piper Sandler analyst Brent A. Bracelin sees this transformation as more than just a rebound, framing Palantir as a...

Shares of Deckers Outdoor Corp (NYSE:DECK) rallied in early trading on Friday, after the company reported strong earnings for its fiscal first quarter. Here are some key analyst takeaways. Needham analyst Tom Nikic reaffirmed a Buy rating, while raising the price target from $120 to $128. Telsey...

Volcon Inc. (NASDAQ:VLCN) is doubling down on its pivot to Bitcoin, revealing that it now holds over 3,183 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC/USD) on its balance sheet, valued at roughly $375 million as of July 25. The company, which has roots in electric off-road vehicles, is now embracing a treasury strategy...

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) delivered a strong second-quarter performance, surpassing Wall Street’s earnings and revenue forecasts. The integrated energy company reported adjusted earnings of $973 million, or $2.38 per share, comfortably topping the consensus estimate of $1.69 per share. Quarterly...

President Donald Trump showed up at the Federal Reserve on Thursday to tour its renovation — but the symbolism of the visit revealed something far more urgent: America's spiraling $7.1 trillion deficit and the rising risk it places on markets and monetary policy. TLT ETF is down 2.5% this month:...

HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s largest hospital operators, announced robust second-quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, surpassing analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings per share. The company’s performance signals continued resilience within the...

Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) shares slipped on Friday after weak earnings and mounting tariff concerns clouded the retailer’s outlook. The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 17 cents, missing the analyst consensus estimate of 34 cents. Quarterly sales of $585.31...