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GM Gains on 2Q26 Results, Argus Raises Guidance

Dan Veld July 22, 2026

General Motors just came off a strong second quarter, and the latest read on the company is that the outlook got a little brighter after the numbers landed. The automaker is still dealing with a

Travelers Companies Target Price Raised by Argus

Dan Veld July 22, 2026

Argus is leaning more bullish on Travelers Companies and nudging its target price higher, a move that reflects confidence in the insurer’s steady business mix and durable position in property and casualty coverage. With the

Argus Report Highlights Top Insider Buyers And Sellers

Dan Veld July 22, 2026

Insider activity can be noisy, but daily buy and sell reports still give investors a useful peek behind the curtain. The latest Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers roundup for July 21, 2026 tracks the biggest

Wall Street Rises As Earnings And Chips Drive Markets

Dan Veld July 22, 2026

Wall Street is leaning higher at midday, with investors brushing past geopolitical noise and zeroing in on earnings, chip strength, and the latest moves in a few big names. The Nasdaq is leading the charge,

GE Aerospace Raises Target Price on Strong Demand

Dan Veld July 21, 2026

GE Aerospace is getting a warmer look from Wall Street after a strong stretch of results and demand that still looks sturdy. The company sits in a sweet spot right now, with a huge installed

Regions Financial Gains Wealth Management Boost, Analyst Raises Target

Dan Veld July 21, 2026

Regions Financial is getting a fresh look from analysts after a strong run in wealth management, with the big theme centered on a higher target tied to improving momentum in that business. The Birmingham-based bank

File A Renters Insurance Claim, Avoid Denial Problems

Dan Veld July 21, 2026

If a loss hits your apartment or rental home, renters insurance can be the difference between a bad week and a full-blown financial mess. The key is knowing when to file, what to gather, how

J.B. Hunt Raises Target Price Amid Demand Recovery

Dan Veld July 21, 2026

J.B. Hunt Transport Services is getting a fresh look from analysts as demand shows signs of coming back to life. The company, a major player in U.S. trucking and logistics, is still dealing with a

Netflix Reveals AI Touched 300 Titles Across Production

Dan Veld July 20, 2026

Netflix has done what Hollywood usually avoids: it put a real number on its use of AI. In a shareholder update, the company said generative tools showed up across about 300 titles this year, mostly

Nvidia CEO Sees AI Data Center Spending Near $4 Trillion

Dan Veld July 20, 2026

Nvidia’s latest story is bigger than one company’s hot streak. Jensen Huang is throwing out a jaw-dropping forecast for AI infrastructure spending, and the numbers suggest a buildout so massive it could touch utility bills,

AI Stocks Still Stand Out, Marvell And Broadcom Shine

Dan Veld July 20, 2026

AI investing is getting a lot less forgiving, and that is forcing the market to separate hype from real business momentum. In that tighter environment, Marvell Technology and Broadcom keep drawing attention because both companies

Mortgage Rates Rise, 30-Year Fixed Hits 6.48% Today

Dan Veld July 20, 2026

Some offers on this page are from advertisers who pay us, which may affect which products we write about, but not our recommendations. See our Advertiser Disclosure. Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Sunday, July

Best CD Rates Today, Lock In Up To 4.10% APY

Dan Veld July 19, 2026

Some offers on this page are from advertisers who pay us, which may affect which products we write about, but not our recommendations. See our Advertiser Disclosure. Best CD rates today, Sunday, July 19, 2026:

America’s Car-Mart Cuts 40% Of Locations, Warns Buyers

Dan Veld July 19, 2026

Used-car prices, sky-high loan rates, and record monthly payments are squeezing drivers from every angle, and the strain is now showing up at the dealership level. America’s Car-Mart, one of the biggest names in buy

Corn Futures Rally Late, Close Near Session Highs Friday

Dan Veld July 19, 2026

Corn managed a strong finish on Friday, shaking off early pressure and clawing its way back toward the day’s highs. Futures ended modestly higher across the board, cash prices firmed, and the market found extra

AllianceBernstein Expands ETFs, Eyes Retirement Asset Growth

Dan Veld July 18, 2026

AllianceBernstein is pushing harder into the ETF space, and the story here is less about hype and more about access. The firm has built out a meaningful lineup in just a few years, and the

QQQ Rallies With $2.4B Inflows, Leads ETF Creations

Dan Veld July 18, 2026

The latest ETF flow data shows a strong tilt toward big-cap tech and broad market exposure, with QQQ pulling in $2.4 billion even as a few corners of the market saw money leave. The numbers

ArcBest Announces Layoffs, Plans To Close 10 LTL Terminals

Dan Veld July 18, 2026

ArcBest is making a big reset move, cutting jobs, trimming its terminal network, and folding several brands under one roof. The company says the changes are meant to sharpen efficiency and back its longer-term profit

PayPal Board Rejects Stripe Advent Bid As Too Low

Dan Veld July 18, 2026

Cover the PayPal board’s reaction to the Stripe-Advent bid Explain why the offer is being viewed as too low Highlight the regulatory and financing concerns around the deal Show how PayPal’s turnaround plans factor into

Mortgage Rates Mixed Today, 30-Year Fixed Rises To 6.52%

Dan Veld July 17, 2026

Prologis Raises FFO Guidance Midpoint, Signals Modest Growth

Dan Veld July 17, 2026

Prologis is getting a fresh look from analysts after the company nudged up the midpoint of its new funds from operations guidance by 2%, a move that keeps the industrial REIT on solid footing even

Direxion Launches 2X SK Hynix ETF On Strong Nasdaq Debut

Dan Veld July 17, 2026

Direxion has rolled out a new way for traders to put a magnifying glass on one of the hottest corners of the chip market, and it is aimed squarely at SK Hynix. The new Daily

AMD Earnings Loom, Analysts See Sharp Profit Growth

Dan Veld July 16, 2026

Advanced Micro Devices is heading into its next earnings release with a lot riding on the numbers and a lot of eyes on the guidance. The chipmaker has been a big winner over the past

Dell Stock Climbs As IBM Earnings Miss Sparks AI Shift

Dan Veld July 16, 2026

The AI spending boom is shaking up enterprise tech in a big way, and this time IBM took the hit while Dell looked like the market’s favorite next play. After IBM missed on preliminary quarterly

Foreign Transaction Fees, How Travelers Can Avoid Extra Costs

Dan Veld July 16, 2026

Some offers on this page are from advertisers who pay us, which may affect which products we write about, but not our recommendations. See our Advertiser Disclosure. Foreign transaction fees explained: How much they can

June CPI Shows Gas Prices Fall As Grocery Costs Rise

Dan Veld July 16, 2026

Some offers on this page are from advertisers who pay us, which may affect which products we write about, but not our recommendations. See our Advertiser Disclosure. June CPI breakdown: Gas prices fell, but grocery

Microsoft CEO Echoes Palantir AI Warning On Hidden Costs

Dan Veld July 15, 2026

Satya Nadella’s warning about AI lands in the same zone of tension that Palantir CEO Alex Karp has been pounding on for months. Both are pointing to a messy truth that is getting harder to

Markets Rise As Big Banks Report Strong Results

Dan Veld July 15, 2026

The market is trading with a firmer tone at midday, and the mood is being shaped by a mix of solid bank earnings, cooler inflation readings, and steady energy prices. Investors are also watching three

Littelfuse Gains Ground, What’s Driving Its 40% Rally

Dan Veld July 15, 2026

Littelfuse has been on a sharp run, and the reason is pretty easy to see once you look past the headline number. A mix of stronger demand, a fast-growing data center business, and improving profits

Captain D’s Opens New Seafood Spot In Corsicana, Texas

Dan Veld July 15, 2026

Captain D’s is planting another flag in Texas, this time in Corsicana, where the seafood chain has opened a new freestanding restaurant with room for diners and a clear eye on long-term growth. The move

SpaceX Prepares Starship Test Flight, Evercore Starts Outperform Coverage

Dan Veld July 14, 2026

SpaceX is heading toward another crucial Starship test flight just as Wall Street is getting louder about the company’s long-term upside. The launch, paired with a fresh bullish call from Evercore ISI, puts the spotlight

Amazon Bets $200B On AI, What It Means For Investors

Dan Veld July 14, 2026

Amazon is making a huge bet on AI, and that wager is now big enough to shape how investors think about the stock. With management setting a $200 billion capex plan for 2026, the story

Iran Targets SpaceX, Investors Face New Geopolitical Risks

Dan Veld July 14, 2026

Iran’s warning over SpaceX has turned a fast-moving business story into a real-world geopolitical stress test. The company still has a monster position in launch services and satellite internet, but now investors have to think

Genesis And Vault Minerals Seal $8.7B Gold Merger Deal

Dan Veld July 14, 2026

Genesis and Vault Minerals have struck a binding merger deal that puts two gold miners on the same track and gives the combined business a much bigger footprint in Western Australia. The agreement is worth

Albertsons Shares Fall as Headwinds Weigh on Outlook

Dan Veld July 13, 2026

Albertsons Companies has been under pressure, and the story is really about a business facing several things at once. Slower-than-expected store sales, a tougher competitive backdrop, and a market that has little patience for plain

Longleaf Partners Highlights MGM Resorts International In Q2 Update

Dan Veld July 13, 2026

MGM Resorts had a lively second quarter, and the reasons were more than just one headline or one lucky break. A strong convention calendar, healthier Las Vegas revenue, and a little corporate intrigue around People

Arch Insurance Launches US Transactional Liability Team

Dan Veld July 13, 2026

Arch Insurance North America is making a sharper push into transactional liability with a new U.S.-based team built to expand its reach in the transactional risk market. The move adds fresh muscle to a business

Morrisons, Realty Income Discuss £600M Property Financing Deal

Dan Veld July 13, 2026

Morrisons is weighing a fresh property deal with Realty Income that could raise about £600m, and the talks are being watched closely because they may help fund the supermarket chain’s wider turnaround push. The structure

Best CD Rates Today, Lock In Up To 4.10% APY

Dan Veld July 12, 2026

CD rates are still worth a close look if you want a safe place to park cash and earn more than a basic savings account usually pays. The big headline today is simple: the top

Mortgage Rates Mostly Ease, 30-Year Fixed Edges Up Today

Dan Veld July 12, 2026

Mark Cuban Urges AI Companies To Fund Job Loss Recovery

Dan Veld July 12, 2026

Mark Cuban slammed big AI companies for focusing on hype while communities and workers bear the cost, urging firms to show up and spend where jobs are vanishing. He pointed to fast-growing AI-driven layoffs, mounting

Spectrum Cuts Hundreds More Jobs, Faces Mounting Customer Losses

Dan Veld July 12, 2026

Spectrum is grappling with shrinking customer counts and has just moved again on staffing as it tries to steady the ship. The company reported sharp subscriber declines, is pursuing a big acquisition to bulk up

Berkshire Hathaway Faces July 22 Vote Over Taylor Morrison Deal

Dan Veld July 11, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway is testing a new chapter under Greg Abel with an $8.5 billion offer for Taylor Morrison and a shareholder vote set for July 22. The outcome matters more to Taylor Morrison owners than

T-Mobile Limits Keep And Switch, Restricts Family Freedom Deals

Dan Veld July 11, 2026

T-Mobile is narrowing who can claim two of its most generous device promotions, shifting the perks toward newcomers and tethering big discounts to other services. The change comes amid a string of recent adjustments that

Retirees Shift 40% Bond Allocations, Favor Dividend Stocks Now

Dan Veld July 11, 2026

Retirees are rethinking the old 60/40 rule and swapping parts of their bond sleeve for dividend-paying stocks. This shift responds to stubborn inflation in key cost areas and the reality that bonds pay fixed income

ICONIQ Boosts Netskope Holdings By 610,000 Shares, $7.2M

Dan Veld July 11, 2026

ICONIQ, through director William J.G. Griffith, bought about 610,000 shares of Netskope on July 8, 2026, in a roughly $7.2 million transaction that nudges their indirect holdings to about 66.9 million shares. The trade came

SpaceX IPO Reveals Wall Street Playbook, Mike Green Warns

Dan Veld July 10, 2026

The SpaceX IPO exposed a new pattern in modern markets: a cycle where passive flows, index rules, and leverage can be marshaled to create liquidity for insiders more than opportunity for ordinary investors. This piece

Energy Analyst Warns US Grid Lacks Capacity For AI Surge

Dan Veld July 10, 2026

The U.S. power grid is getting a rude wake-up call as AI data centers race to gobble up capacity faster than utilities can build it. An energy analyst on the Catalyst with Shayle Kann podcast

Abacus Worldwide Expands Into Southern India, Welcomes Finactro

Dan Veld July 10, 2026

Abacus Worldwide has welcomed Finactro, an India-based accounting advisory and finance outsourcing practice, into its international alliance of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. The move adds a dedicated southern India presence and deepens the

Polestar Sales Drop 4% After US Market Exit Decision

Dan Veld July 10, 2026

Polestar’s second-quarter results show a small but meaningful wobble: retail deliveries slipped about 4% year-on-year in Q2 even as the maker reported a modest gain across the first half. The drop comes as the company

Buy SK Hynix ADR at $149 Before Momentum Shifts Soon

Dan Veld July 9, 2026

SK hynix begins Nasdaq trading with ADRs priced at $149, a move that brings the world’s dominant HBM supplier directly to U.S. investors while raising roughly $28 billion, but the timing matters: the firm controls

Stocks Rally As Oil Retreats, Tech Momentum Tempered

Dan Veld July 9, 2026

Markets moved higher even as tensions flared in the Middle East, with U.S. stocks rallying and oil slipping back after a brief spike. Investors leaned into technology and chip stocks, buoyed by positive reports on

Consider Buying Disney Stock Before July Ends, Earnings Loom

Dan Veld July 9, 2026

The question on a lot of investors’ minds is simple: with Josh D’Amaro now running the show and Disney set to report earnings in early August, does it make sense to buy Walt Disney Company

Retirees Protect Portfolios With Two Years Cash, Dividend Stocks

Dan Veld July 9, 2026

This piece explains why many retirees now hold roughly two years of living costs in cash alongside dividend-paying stocks, and how that simple pairing can protect income, reduce the harm of early retirement market drops,

Cloudflare Adds Elite Partners To Accelerate AI Security Deployments

Dan Veld July 8, 2026

Cloudflare just moved the needle on secure AI adoption by naming a handpicked group of partners to its Cloudflare One Design Partner Designation and investors took note, from raised price targets to upbeat analyst takes

Oil Surges, Stocks And Bonds Slide After Trump Ends Iran Pact

Dan Veld July 8, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement in Ankara that the memorandum of understanding underpinning the Iran ceasefire “was over” rattled markets, sending oil sharply higher and pushing stocks and bonds lower. Traders reacted quickly, pricing in

UTM, Seplat, NNPC Finalize Yoho FLNG Gas Sales Agreement

Dan Veld July 8, 2026

UTM Offshore has finalized a gas sales agreement with Seplat Energy and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company for the Yoho floating LNG plan, a move that advances Nigeria’s push to monetise gas, cut flaring and

Citi Expands Private Markets To Bolster Portfolio Resilience

Dan Veld July 8, 2026

Citi’s approach to wealth for senior professionals is changing: a corporate-led model with no minimums, advice-first planning, easier access to private markets and a focus on portfolio resilience as technology and geopolitics reshape returns. Andrew

Dollar Climbs, Yen Nears 40 Year Low, Oil Rises Amid Intervention Risk

Dan Veld July 7, 2026

The dollar ticked up after fresh data came in, the yen lingered near multi-decade lows, and markets kept a close eye on the possibility of Japanese intervention as energy and trade dynamics reshaped sentiment. Geopolitical

ULTY Weekly Payouts Erode Principal, JEPQ Offers Steadier Income

Dan Veld July 7, 2026

ULTY is handing out real weekly cash by selling options on very volatile tech and crypto-adjacent stocks, but those cheerful checks come with big swings. This piece explains how the payouts are funded, why they

Shopify Stock Falls Amid AI Rotation And Rising Rates

Dan Veld July 6, 2026

RiverPark Advisors’ Q1 2026 letter explains why Shopify’s stock stumbled this quarter, placing the drop within a wider market wobble tied to geopolitics, rate concerns, and an AI-driven rotation that favored some tech segments over

ACCA Urges IASB To Strengthen IAS 7 Cash Flow Reporting

Dan Veld July 6, 2026

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants has signaled support for changes to IAS 7, the international standard governing cash flow statements, after academics and practitioners highlighted gaps between what users need and what preparers deliver.