Good MorningU.S. stocks closed lower Tuesday, with the S&P 500 slipping 0.5%, the Dow off 0.1% and the Nasdaq down 0.7%. A softer‐than‐expected report on services activity stoked worries that tariffs are denting growth, while mixed earnings and lingering trade uncertainty kept investors on edge despite hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates.
In corporate news, artificial‐intelligence software maker Palantir Technologies rallied to fresh record highs after reporting its first $1 billion quarter and boosting its full‐year outlook. The stock climbed past $170, marking its fourth intraday high of the year and underscoring strong demand for AI solutions since the company’s 2020 IPO.
Looking ahead, markets are tracking President Trump’s process for picking a new Fed chair. As he narrows his list to four finalists—including economists Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh—he is raising debate over the future direction of monetary policy. Featured: $100 Trillion “AI Metal” Found in American Ghost Town (Ad) 
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Stocks | | | U.S. stock indexes slipped on Tuesday following the latest discouraging signal on the U.S. economy.The S&P 500 fell 0.5%, coming off a whipsaw stretch where it went from its worst day since May to its best since May. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 61 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq com... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | The men shared bear hugs, showered praise on each other and made appearances side by side at stadium rallies — a big optics boost for two populist leaders with ideological similarities. Each called the other a good friend. In India, the bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. Presiden... Read the Full Story |
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Stocks | | | A rally for Apple led Wall Street higher on Wednesday as U.S. stocks reclaimed more of their sharp losses from last week.The S&P 500 rose 0.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 81 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.2%.Apple alone accounted for more than a third of the S&am... Read the Full Story |
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Unusual Machines (NYSEAMERICAN: UMAC) has an unusual story with its once-China-based manufacturing returning to the U.S. The critical takeaway is that this leading provider of advanced drone technology, components, and accessories is now an NDAA-compliant manufacturer that can sell to U.S. governm... Read the Full Story |
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Zebra Technologies' (NASDAQ: ZBRA) stock price advanced following the Q2 earnings release to confirm a market reversal and increase the odds it will set a fresh high soon. The company is well-positioned to benefit from automation and AI, and the results reflect it. The company’s remote and... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | The monthly jobs report is already closely-watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has taken on a new importance after President Donald Trump on Friday fired the official who oversees it.Trump claimed that June's employment figures were “RIGGED” to make him and other Republicans “look bad,” yet... Read the Full Story |
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In the height of earnings season, investors typically watch many of the biggest names across industries for an essential update on how these key businesses—and the broader market—have fared. Only following major firms when it comes to earnings reports may cause an investor to miss out ... Read the Full Story |
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Most investors will tell you that it pays to listen when the market sends a clear signal. On August 1, 2025, the market for Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: APLD) was practically shouting. On that day, the volume of call options traded for the company surged 220.9% over its daily average, a ... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | When Ecuadorians voted two years ago to block oil drilling in Yasuni National Park, it was a triumph for environmentalists seeking to protect one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. And it was in character for a country that was first to enshrine the “rights of nature” in its constitution and is... Read the Full Story |
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In the first week of August 2025, Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) announced a long-term strategic partnership with Aciturri Aerostructures, a major global supplier with deep roots in the traditional aerospace sector. This news, delivered alongside a stable first-half 2025 financial report, ... Read the Full Story |
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Wednesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day XPeng Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets smart electric vehicles (EVs) in the People's Republic of China. It offers SUVs under the G3, G3i, and G9 names; four-door sports sedans under the P7 and P7i names; and family sedans under the P5 name. The company also provides sales contracts, super charging, maintenance, technical support, auto financing, insurance, technology support, ride-hailing, automotive loan referral, and other services, as well as vehicle leasing and insurance agency services. In addition, it offers advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system; and vehicle systems comprising powertrains, and the electrical and electronic architecture. XPeng Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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