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: Elon Musk's Next AI Partnership Could Shake Up This Stock (Ad) 
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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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From Our Partners | | In 1974, a quiet deal between Henry Kissinger and the Saudis reshaped America's monetary order overnight, with no announcement and no vote in Congress.
Decades later, the dollar had lost more than 84% of its purchasing power even as millionaire ranks surged into the millions.
Financial reporter Kimi Weintraub sits down to explore a new, largely unnoticed shift in America's monetary system, one tied to executive orders and a reported 13-nation agreement. | | Watch the full interview before the December 14 Miami summit |
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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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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, signa... 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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From Our Partners | | Every afternoon at 2:00 PM Eastern, roughly $3.5 billion in institutional money flows into the market as pension funds and 401(k) contributions get deployed before the close.
Researchers at Duke, Stanford, Notre Dame, and the Nasdaq Economic Advisory Board have studied this pattern. During one volatile week in June, a $1,000 trade set at 2:00 PM settled by 4:00 PM five days in a row, and the full month produced $2,016 in net income on a single contract. | | Watch the full 2 PM income breakdown before access closes |
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) is up over 8% the morning after the company delivered a blowout earnings report that had shareholders cheering and, for a moment, quieted its naysayers.
There were many headlines to this report, but the most important was that Palantir hit $1 billion in... Read the Full Story |
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Tech giant Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) delivered one of its better headline beats in last week’s earnings report, yet the stock has shed 10% in just two sessions. The swift drop follows a stunning 45% rally from April’s low, a run that left little room for anything short of perfect... Read the Full Story |
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Most investors would agree that today’s stock market is dominated by risk-on sentiment, with the S&P 500 reaching new all-time highs largely due to the strong performance of a few leading technology stocks. There is nothing wrong with this situation, but it does raise a few flags for act... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of tech giant Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) are trading just under $148 after a sharp post-report slide, a bitter pill for investors who had been cheering a steady rally since April. That uptrend marked a welcome change from years of frustrating chop, so the swift sell-off feels painful.
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The first days of public trading for Figma (NYSE: FIG) have been a study in market extremes. After being priced at $33 per share for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), the stock exploded, surging over 250% to a high of $142.92 on its first day. This euphoria was quickly met with a dose of realit... 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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