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US Stocks Hit New Highs As Magnificent Seven Reach $19 Trillion: What's Moving Markets Friday?
2025 Jul 25, 1:33pm | 1232Wall 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...
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Ulta Stock Is The Beyoncé Of Retail Now: LVMH's Just A Backup Dancer
2025 Jul 25, 1:04pm | 438In 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...
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Small Caps, Big Comeback? ETFs Betting On America's Underdogs As Tax Tweaks And Technicals Align
2025 Jul 25, 12:51pm | 791Having 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-...
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Southwest's Rocky Q3 Outlook Sparks Doubts Over Steep Q4 Profit Climb
2025 Jul 25, 12:48pm | 452Southwest 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...
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Coursera's Upbeat Outlook Drives Stock Higher
2025 Jul 25, 12:33pm | 580Coursera (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,...
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Bitcoin Halving Cycles? No Longer Key, Says Bitwise's Matt Hougan
2025 Jul 25, 12:32pm | 505Matt 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...
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Union Pacific's Turnaround Gains Momentum With Stellar Q2 Operations
2025 Jul 25, 12:18pm | 618Union 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...
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Gilead's Newly Approved HIV Prevention Drug Poised To Add Billions To Future Sales
2025 Jul 25, 12:12pm | 821In 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-...
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Why Palantir Is The 'AI All-Star' You Need To Watch
2025 Jul 25, 11:50am | 636Palantir 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...
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Deckers Outdoor: Wholesale Drives Q1 Beat, Tariff Pressure Worries Analysts
2025 Jul 25, 11:44am | 381Shares 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...
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Volcon Deepens Bitcoin Bet, Boosts Share Buyback
2025 Jul 25, 11:07am | 515Volcon 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...
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Phillips 66 Charts Confident Path Toward 2027 Targets With Q2 Momentum
2025 Jul 25, 10:48am | 565Phillips 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...
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Trump's Rare Fed Visit Sparks Talks Of A $7 Trillion Problem
2025 Jul 25, 10:34am | 855President 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:...
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HCA Healthcare Eyes $76 Billion Revenue, Aggressive Profit Growth
2025 Jul 25, 10:10am | 498HCA 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...
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Your Child's Clothing Retailer Is Troubled By Tariffs
2025 Jul 25, 10:09am | 506Carter’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...