Good MorningStocks wavered as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes, which revealed that most officials remain more concerned about inflation risks than the potential drag on job growth. That hawkish tilt kept Treasury yields elevated and pressured equity benchmarks, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 easing slightly by session’s end.
Against this backdrop, corporate moves grabbed attention: home‐improvement chain Lowe’s agreed to buy drywall and building‐materials distributor Foundation Building Materials for roughly $8.8 billion, while Target announced that long-time CEO Brian Cornell will step down in February, handing the reins to COO Michael Fiddelke as the retailer seeks to revitalize sales.
Market watchers are also eyeing a raft of high short‑interest tech names set to report third‑quarter results in November, betting on growth catalysts despite bearish sentiment. Featured: Elon’s big $266,000 per second purchase (Ad) 
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Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW) FQ2 2026 earnings report proves that it is still a good buy, capable of providing value for investors through capital return and equity gains. The highlights include a beat-and-raise quarter, improved profitability, and new acquisitions that expand its exposure to the Pr... Read the Full Story |
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August has been a volatile month for stocks as investors try to anticipate the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. That’s why all eyes are on Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week. On Friday, August 22, Fed Chair Jerome Powell will deliver a speech that often signals longer-term ... Read the Full Story |
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Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) has been one of the standout performers in the space and defense sector this year, steadily climbing higher on the back of strong fundamentals, growing institutional support, and a recent earnings report that appeared to impress Wall Street.
Yet with broader market... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Trump is launching a new $250 bill - but that may be a distraction. Behind the scenes, Executive Order 14241 is orchestrating what analyst Porter Stansberry calls a total U.S. money reset, bypassing conventional legal channels under the guise of national security.
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Over the past 52 weeks, one of the most impressive large-cap stocks in the consumer staples sector is Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST). As of the Aug. 19 close, shares are up by approximately 37% during this period. That trounces the approximately 5% total return of the Consumer Staples Select Se... Read the Full Story |
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Viking (NYSE: VIK) stock is down approximately 3% after the cruise line’s second-quarter earnings report. The company delivered revenue of $1.88 billion, ahead of the $1.84 billion analysts expected. Earnings per share of 99 cents missed estimates by one penny.
Both numbers were sharply h... Read the Full Story |
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Renaissance Technologies is often referred to as the most successful hedge fund of all time. From 1998 to 2021, the firm’s Medallion Fund generated annualized after-fees returns of 39%.
Despite the company’s legendary leader, Jim Simons, having passed away in 2024, Renaissance’s... Read the Full Story |
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While Target’s (NYSE: TGT) FQ2 2026 results show some improvements, the company continues to lag its peers, lose market share, and contract its business. Moreover, the choice of the new CEO did not boost market optimism. Yes, Cornell is out, and COO Michael Fiddelke is in, and the market d... Read the Full Story |
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After weeks of buildup inside a narrowing pennant formation, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) finally snapped higher earlier this month. The stock surged 12% in three sessions, breaking decisively above the upper trendline that had been capping momentum since late May. For those of us on the sidelines,... Read the Full Story |
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This is a look at five stocks to consider buying before November. No, there isn’t a major election cycle, but these high short-interest names have bullish market fundamentals and are expected to report their Q3 results in November. As it stands, these businesses are vibrant, supported by str... Read the Full Story |
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In 2025, stocks involved in nuclear energy have been some of the best performers in the market. Established leader Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG) is up 44%, and small modular reactor developer NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is up 95% as of the Aug. 18 close. The favorable stance on nuclear energy f... Read the Full Story |
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Thursday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Align Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets Invisalign clear aligners, and iTero intraoral scanners and services for orthodontists and general practitioner dentists in the United States, Switzerland, and internationally. The company's Clear Aligner segment offers comprehensive products, including Invisalign comprehensive package that addresses the orthodontic needs of younger patients, such as mandibular advancement, compliance indicators, and compensation for tooth eruption; and Invisalign First Phase I and Invisalign First Comprehensive Phase 2 package for younger patients generally between the ages of six and ten years, which is a mixture of primary/baby and permanent teeth. The segment also provides Invisalign moderate, lite and express packages, and Invisalign go and Invisalign Go Plus; retention products, Invisalign training, and adjusting tools used by dental professionals during the course of treatment; and Invisalign Palatal Expander, a 3D printed orthodontic device; and 3D printing solutions. Its Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services segment offers iTero intraoral scanning system, a single hardware platform for restorative or orthodontic procedures; restorative software for general practitioner dentists, prosthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons; and orthodontists software for digital records storage, orthodontic diagnosis, and fabrication of printed models and retainers. This segment also provides Invisalign outcome simulator, a chair-side and cloud-based application for the iTero scanner; Invisalign progress assessment tool; Align Oral Health Suite, a digital interface designed to enhance dental consultations; and TimeLapse technology, which allows doctors or practitioners to compare a patient's historic 3D scans to the present-day scan, as well as subscription software, disposables, rentals, leases, pay per scan, and CAD/CAM software solutions. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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