14 days ago
Alphabet's (GOOGL) Search revenue grew 17% to $63B and Cloud surged 82% to $25B, even as GOOGL still trades at a market-level P/E of 15.
Alphabet's cloud is outpacing Azure's growth at a cheaper multiple than Microsoft (MSFT), while Meta (META) owns none of Alphabet's cloud, OS, or Waymo ***** ets.
Alphabet's $175B+ CapEx pushed free cash flow negative, but a $460B cloud backlog and 34% operating margin justify the infrastructure bet.
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I keep adding to my position in Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) because the loudest bear case, that AI would gut Google Search and hollow out the ad engine, keeps getting louder while the numbers keep going the other way. The skeptics said generative AI would strip clicks out of the funnel. Instead, AI is actively boosting the advertising business, and my cost basis has been rising alongside the buy ***** on.
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Alphabet's cloud is outpacing Azure's growth at a cheaper multiple than Microsoft (MSFT), while Meta (META) owns none of Alphabet's cloud, OS, or Waymo ***** ets.
Alphabet's $175B+ CapEx pushed free cash flow negative, but a $460B cloud backlog and 34% operating margin justify the infrastructure bet.
Just released. Our ***** ysts combed the entire stock market and named the ten best stocks to buy right now, and Google made the cut. Enter your email to see the other nine names and why GOOGL earned its spot. The report is free. Enter your email and see the full list.
I keep adding to my position in Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) because the loudest bear case, that AI would gut Google Search and hollow out the ad engine, keeps getting louder while the numbers keep going the other way. The skeptics said generative AI would strip clicks out of the funnel. Instead, AI is actively boosting the advertising business, and my cost basis has been rising alongside the buy ***** on.
#free
15 days ago
Adobe Systems (ADBE) reported strong revenue and free cash flow results for fiscal Q3 on Sept. 10. Free cash flow (FCF) margins were over 40% over the past year. ADBE stock is dirt cheap now at less than 10x earnings and 10x trailing 12-month (TTM) FCF. As a result, shorting ADBE puts and put credit spreads work well for value investors.
ADBE closed at $265.60 on Monday, Sept. 14, up from a recent trough of $248.83 on Sept. 10 before the earnings release. However, the chart below from Barchart shows ADBE has been flat for the past month and a half.
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ADBE closed at $265.60 on Monday, Sept. 14, up from a recent trough of $248.83 on Sept. 10 before the earnings release. However, the chart below from Barchart shows ADBE has been flat for the past month and a half.
Goldman Sachs Expects Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to Raise Rates This Week — But Not Because of Oil Prices.
What Old-School Chart ****** ysis and Gamma Exposure Tell Us About QQQ This Fed Week
Unusually High Volume in Deep Out-of-the-Money Vertiv Call Options Shows Investors Bullish on VRT
#week #cash #flow
19 days ago
Updated Sept 11, 2026, 2:04 pm EDT / Original Sept 11, 2026, 7:35 am EDT
Shares of Micron Technology
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rose on Friday but were still on pace to end the week in the red even as Oracle
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reported a key metric that boosted artificial-intelligence trade stocks.
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#updated #technology #Friday #rose
Shares of Micron Technology
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-0.22%
rose on Friday but were still on pace to end the week in the red even as Oracle
ORCL
-1.74%
reported a key metric that boosted artificial-intelligence trade stocks.
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#updated #technology #Friday #rose
21 days ago
On this episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys from the New York Stock Exchange, host Jennifer Sanasie is joined by special guest co-host Ophelia Snyder, Co-Founder of 21Shares. Payward Chief Commercial Officer Mark Greenberg breaks down Kraken parent Payward's new partnerships with SoFi and the London Stock Exchange, and how xStocks is bringing tokenized equities and 24/7 markets to investors around the world. Bullish Exchange President Chris Tyrer unpacks Bullish's $4.2 billion acquisition of transfer agent Equiniti, its first tokenized-share trades on a GFSC-regulated venue, and the competing models shaping the future of tokenized stocks. Plus, Sanasie and Snyder break down another billion-dollar week for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and what shifting macro conditions could mean for crypto.-Learn more at bullish.com.-Register now for CoinDesk's Policy and Regulation event on September 22, 2026: policy-regulation.coindesk.com.-To get market-moving news delivered daily, download CoinDesk's mobile app: linktr.ee/coindeskapp.
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27 days ago
NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is a popular nuclear energy stock with significant upside potential. The company is valued at just $4 billion despite operating in what could become a $300 billion global market.
In general, Wall Street ****** ysts are bullish on the company. The consensus price target of $11.85 suggests nearly 30% in near-term upside. Two ****** ysts believe shares could double in value over the next 12 months.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
There's no doubt about NuScale's potential. The company specializes in small modular reactors, or SMRs. This technology has been around for decades, with only two SMR facilities ever commercialized worldwide. Adoption of SMRs, however, is heating up quickly. More than 80 SMR systems are currently in development, largely thanks to a single catalyst: rapidly rising energy demand from artificial intelligence (AI) companies.
These companies require large amounts of reliable baseload power. And due to climate commitments, much of this emerging power demand must be met by low-carbon generation. AI companies will need more power years down the line, but they also need more power now. That makes SMRs a better fit versus conventional nuclear power plants. SMRs are essentially miniature nuclear power plants that can be built faster and with lower upfront costs. They can also be located directly next to data center infrastructure.
#power #smrs #flashing
In general, Wall Street ****** ysts are bullish on the company. The consensus price target of $11.85 suggests nearly 30% in near-term upside. Two ****** ysts believe shares could double in value over the next 12 months.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
There's no doubt about NuScale's potential. The company specializes in small modular reactors, or SMRs. This technology has been around for decades, with only two SMR facilities ever commercialized worldwide. Adoption of SMRs, however, is heating up quickly. More than 80 SMR systems are currently in development, largely thanks to a single catalyst: rapidly rising energy demand from artificial intelligence (AI) companies.
These companies require large amounts of reliable baseload power. And due to climate commitments, much of this emerging power demand must be met by low-carbon generation. AI companies will need more power years down the line, but they also need more power now. That makes SMRs a better fit versus conventional nuclear power plants. SMRs are essentially miniature nuclear power plants that can be built faster and with lower upfront costs. They can also be located directly next to data center infrastructure.
#power #smrs #flashing
28 days ago
Interested in Daktronics, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better.
Daktronics delivered a strong fiscal Q1: Revenue rose 7.1% year over year, operating income increased 7.2% to $24.9 million, and EPS climbed 21.2% to $0.40, the company's highest quarterly EPS in three years. Gross margin expanded 80 basis points to 30.5%.
Demand remains solid despite lower bookings: Backlog stood at $311 million, exceeding $300 million for the sixth consecutive quarter. Management attributed weaker bookings primarily to project timing and expects several substantial purchase orders later in Q2, with revenue contributions beginning mostly in Q3.
The company is investing while managing cost pressures: Daktronics plans to increase annual capital expenditures to about $20 million for automation and manufacturing capacity, while implementing price increases and procurement savings to offset rising input costs. It reaffirmed fiscal 2028 targets for 7%–10% revenue CAGR, 10%–12% operating margins and 17%–20% ROIC.
This Is Why Daktronics Fell 40% In One Day
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Daktronics delivered a strong fiscal Q1: Revenue rose 7.1% year over year, operating income increased 7.2% to $24.9 million, and EPS climbed 21.2% to $0.40, the company's highest quarterly EPS in three years. Gross margin expanded 80 basis points to 30.5%.
Demand remains solid despite lower bookings: Backlog stood at $311 million, exceeding $300 million for the sixth consecutive quarter. Management attributed weaker bookings primarily to project timing and expects several substantial purchase orders later in Q2, with revenue contributions beginning mostly in Q3.
The company is investing while managing cost pressures: Daktronics plans to increase annual capital expenditures to about $20 million for automation and manufacturing capacity, while implementing price increases and procurement savings to offset rising input costs. It reaffirmed fiscal 2028 targets for 7%–10% revenue CAGR, 10%–12% operating margins and 17%–20% ROIC.
This Is Why Daktronics Fell 40% In One Day
#revenue
1 month ago
Riverwater Partners, an investment management company, released its 'Small Cap Strategy' Q2 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The Small Cap Strategy underperformed the Russell 2000 in the second quarter as the benchmark experienced one of its strongest risk-on rallies in recent memory, although the strategy remained ahead year-to-date. The quarter was defined by accelerating AI investment, energy market disruptions, and renewed investor appetite for higher-beta stocks, creating headwinds for the firm's quality-focused approach and healthcare positioning. Despite this, stock selection contributed positively in energy, materials, and financials, while healthcare and consumer discretionary detracted due to the fund's disciplined avoidance of speculative businesses. Looking ahead, the firm remains cautiously optimistic, focusing on opportunities created by market dislocations, including AI infrastructure enablers, select consumer companies, healthcare innovators, and energy businesses trading below intrinsic value. The strategy continues to emphasize high-quality companies with strong management teams and attractive valuations, positioning the portfolio for a potential rotation away from speculative market leadership. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Riverwater Partners Small Cap Strategy highlighted Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE). Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE), a US-based education services company, detracted from performance this quarter. On August 31, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) closed at $148.13 per share. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) fell 1.77% over the past month, and its shares are down 27.09% over the past 52 weeks. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) has a market capitalization of around $3.86 billion with a 52-week trading range between $134.27 - $223.04.
Riverwater Partners Small Cap Strategy stated the following regarding Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE), the education services provider, declined approximately 16% and was the portfolio's largest detractor. Our investment thesis remains intact; LOPE's steady, profitable, countercyclical enrollment business was simply left behind in a market that rewarded beta and speculation. Enrollment trends and cash generation remain consistent with our expectations, and we continue to hold the position."
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In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Riverwater Partners Small Cap Strategy highlighted Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE). Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE), a US-based education services company, detracted from performance this quarter. On August 31, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) closed at $148.13 per share. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) fell 1.77% over the past month, and its shares are down 27.09% over the past 52 weeks. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) has a market capitalization of around $3.86 billion with a 52-week trading range between $134.27 - $223.04.
Riverwater Partners Small Cap Strategy stated the following regarding Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE), the education services provider, declined approximately 16% and was the portfolio's largest detractor. Our investment thesis remains intact; LOPE's steady, profitable, countercyclical enrollment business was simply left behind in a market that rewarded beta and speculation. Enrollment trends and cash generation remain consistent with our expectations, and we continue to hold the position."
#strategy #market #riverwater #partners
1 month ago
Investors are getting nervous, and it's easy to see why.
A number of bear market indicators are flashing red right now. According to the Buffett Indicator, named for legendary investor Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, the market is historically overvalued.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Meanwhile, the American ******* ociation of Individual Investors reports that 44.4% of individual investors are expecting a bear market in the next six months, far more than the 32.9% predicting a bull market. That's a 4.5 percentage point jump in the bear-predicting cohort in the past week alone.
But even if a bear market arrives tomorrow -- and, remember, there's no way to know exactly when a bear market's coming -- history has some good news for investors.
#signal #buffett
A number of bear market indicators are flashing red right now. According to the Buffett Indicator, named for legendary investor Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, the market is historically overvalued.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Meanwhile, the American ******* ociation of Individual Investors reports that 44.4% of individual investors are expecting a bear market in the next six months, far more than the 32.9% predicting a bull market. That's a 4.5 percentage point jump in the bear-predicting cohort in the past week alone.
But even if a bear market arrives tomorrow -- and, remember, there's no way to know exactly when a bear market's coming -- history has some good news for investors.
#signal #buffett
1 month ago
Bernstein ****** yst Gautam Chhugani has issued a bullish call on Bitcoin (BTC) amid institutional demand for the cryptocurrency and currency debasement.
Chhugani said he expects Bitcoin's price to reach approximately $125,000 by the end of 2026 under both base and bull cases.
Related: Coinbase CEO weighs leaving California over wealth tax
In a base case, he expects Bitcoin to hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $150,000 by mid-2027 and then reach around $300,000 in 2029.
The ****** yst thinks Bitcoin will continue its historical four-year cycle, but soaring national debt ($40 trillion currently) and dollar debasement could even spark a Bitcoin rally to $200,000 by mid-2027 and $500,000 in 2029 in a bull case.
#chhugani #expects #reach
Chhugani said he expects Bitcoin's price to reach approximately $125,000 by the end of 2026 under both base and bull cases.
Related: Coinbase CEO weighs leaving California over wealth tax
In a base case, he expects Bitcoin to hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $150,000 by mid-2027 and then reach around $300,000 in 2029.
The ****** yst thinks Bitcoin will continue its historical four-year cycle, but soaring national debt ($40 trillion currently) and dollar debasement could even spark a Bitcoin rally to $200,000 by mid-2027 and $500,000 in 2029 in a bull case.
#chhugani #expects #reach
1 month ago
Interested in Matador Resources Company? Here are five stocks we like better.
Matador Resources is targeting profitable, measured growth, projecting approximately $900 million in free cash flow and continued production increases in 2026. The company has also reduced drilling and completion costs per lateral foot by 12% since 2024.
The company is expanding its Delaware Basin inventory, adding 17,000 net acres through leasing, trades and acquisitions, including positions that extend laterals and provide exposure to formations such as Woodford and Second Bone Spring Carbonate.
Matador's integrated midstream business is expected to generate nearly $400 million of EBITDA in 2026, while management evaluates ways to unlock its value through entity-level debt or a potential IPO.
Permian Resources Rally Faces a Test
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Matador Resources is targeting profitable, measured growth, projecting approximately $900 million in free cash flow and continued production increases in 2026. The company has also reduced drilling and completion costs per lateral foot by 12% since 2024.
The company is expanding its Delaware Basin inventory, adding 17,000 net acres through leasing, trades and acquisitions, including positions that extend laterals and provide exposure to formations such as Woodford and Second Bone Spring Carbonate.
Matador's integrated midstream business is expected to generate nearly $400 million of EBITDA in 2026, while management evaluates ways to unlock its value through entity-level debt or a potential IPO.
Permian Resources Rally Faces a Test
#company #matador #here #woodford
1 month ago
CoreWeave (CRWV) has just landed another major customer for its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The AI cloud provider announced a multiyear, multibillion-dollar agreement with Hudson River Trading, one of the world's leading quantitative trading firms, to build a next-generation AI research platform on CoreWeave's cloud.
The deal is important because HRT is an unusually demanding customer. Its trading models rely on massive computing power, speed, and low-latency infrastructure. HRT will use CoreWeave's platform, including NVIDIA (NVDA) Vera Rubin NVL72 systems and Spectrum-X networking, for AI-driven trading research and model development.
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The deal is important because HRT is an unusually demanding customer. Its trading models rely on massive computing power, speed, and low-latency infrastructure. HRT will use CoreWeave's platform, including NVIDIA (NVDA) Vera Rubin NVL72 systems and Spectrum-X networking, for AI-driven trading research and model development.
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1 month ago
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) announced Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, that it intends to invest $100 billion in a new Starship campus on 125,000 acres in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, while the company expects the first launch by 2029.
Once completed, Starbase Louisiana is expected to have five launch complexes, each with two launchpads. The company says the site will have facilities for fuel production and storage, power generation, vehicle processing, deep-water shipping capabilities -- even housing and possibly an airport.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
One thing to note is that the site includes sensitive coastal wetlands. **** eX has said it will leave portions undeveloped and will work with state agencies on habitat protection, but the company's environmental record means the project is likely to face stiff opposition from conservation groups. The company is currently facing a lawsuit in Texas over a land swap that would hand it more than 700 acres of a national wildlife refuge, plus lawsuits for its use of gas generators to power its Colossus data center in Mississippi.
Governor Jeff Landry told reporters the project was important to improving the local economy, saying that, "this project means more than just steel, technology, and capital. It represents jobs for our families. It represents momentum for our communities, and it represents protection for our coast." **** eX itself says the project will bring 3,000 jobs to the region.
#project
Once completed, Starbase Louisiana is expected to have five launch complexes, each with two launchpads. The company says the site will have facilities for fuel production and storage, power generation, vehicle processing, deep-water shipping capabilities -- even housing and possibly an airport.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
One thing to note is that the site includes sensitive coastal wetlands. **** eX has said it will leave portions undeveloped and will work with state agencies on habitat protection, but the company's environmental record means the project is likely to face stiff opposition from conservation groups. The company is currently facing a lawsuit in Texas over a land swap that would hand it more than 700 acres of a national wildlife refuge, plus lawsuits for its use of gas generators to power its Colossus data center in Mississippi.
Governor Jeff Landry told reporters the project was important to improving the local economy, saying that, "this project means more than just steel, technology, and capital. It represents jobs for our families. It represents momentum for our communities, and it represents protection for our coast." **** eX itself says the project will bring 3,000 jobs to the region.
#project
1 month ago
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) is a critical internet infrastructure company best known for operating the domain name registries for .com and .net. It is valued at a market cap of $20.1 billion.
This tech company has struggled to keep up with the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Shares of VRSN have climbed 3.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 20.5%. However, on a YTD basis, the stock is up 16%, outpacing SPX's 12.1% rise.
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#earnings #market
This tech company has struggled to keep up with the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Shares of VRSN have climbed 3.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 20.5%. However, on a YTD basis, the stock is up 16%, outpacing SPX's 12.1% rise.
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#earnings #market
1 month ago
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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is paying out the largest cash dividend in its more than 100-year history. The company says it will distribute the $5 billion in payments over the coming months to policyholders, covering more than 49 million vehicles.
Here's how to find out if you're on the list for a payout.
The dividend is being paid to customers who held qualifying State Farm auto insurance policies in 2025 and whose calculated dividend amount is $10 or more.
You do not have to be currently insured by State Farm to receive the dividend payment.
#offers
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is paying out the largest cash dividend in its more than 100-year history. The company says it will distribute the $5 billion in payments over the coming months to policyholders, covering more than 49 million vehicles.
Here's how to find out if you're on the list for a payout.
The dividend is being paid to customers who held qualifying State Farm auto insurance policies in 2025 and whose calculated dividend amount is $10 or more.
You do not have to be currently insured by State Farm to receive the dividend payment.
#offers
1 month ago
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) technically missed Wall Street's expectations for the second quarter. Adjusted earnings came in at $3.52 per share, just below the consensus estimate of $3.60. That was enough to trigger a negative reaction. But focusing only on the earnings miss overlooks what was arguably one of ExxonMobil's strongest operating quarters in years.
The company reported $14.5 billion in earnings and $14.7 billion in adjusted earnings, its highest quarterly earnings in roughly four years. ExxonMobil also generated $23.6 billion in cash flow from operations and $17.2 billion in free cash flow, giving it plenty of room to continue investing in growth while returning cash to shareholders.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Perhaps the most encouraging numbers weren't on the income statement at all. Exxon delivered its highest upstream production in more than two decades, excluding temporary Middle East disruptions. Production in the Permian Basin reached a record 1.8 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, while the company's fifth floating production vessel for Guyana is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter, adding another 250,000 barrels per day of production capacity.
The downstream business also performed well. Exxon reported record diesel production, helping offset refinery maintenance earlier in the year. Chemical products earned $1.13 billion, while the Energy Products segment rebounded sharply to $5.47 billion after posting a loss during the previous quarter.
#billion #production #cash
The company reported $14.5 billion in earnings and $14.7 billion in adjusted earnings, its highest quarterly earnings in roughly four years. ExxonMobil also generated $23.6 billion in cash flow from operations and $17.2 billion in free cash flow, giving it plenty of room to continue investing in growth while returning cash to shareholders.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Perhaps the most encouraging numbers weren't on the income statement at all. Exxon delivered its highest upstream production in more than two decades, excluding temporary Middle East disruptions. Production in the Permian Basin reached a record 1.8 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, while the company's fifth floating production vessel for Guyana is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter, adding another 250,000 barrels per day of production capacity.
The downstream business also performed well. Exxon reported record diesel production, helping offset refinery maintenance earlier in the year. Chemical products earned $1.13 billion, while the Energy Products segment rebounded sharply to $5.47 billion after posting a loss during the previous quarter.
#billion #production #cash
2 months ago
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1459 ET – Crude futures settle lower after a string of gains with the U.S. and Iran both claiming to have control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. “The stalemate in crude price movements comes at a time when we see no horizon for a return of constructive diplomatic momentum or a return to broad escalation, at least in the very short term,” XS.com senior market ******* yst Samer Hasn says in a note.That will keep the region “in a state of no peace and no war,” he says, with the possibility of major escalation keeping the risk premium high. The IEA’s and OPEC’s lowering of their demand forecasts, and the unexpectedly large build last week in U.S. crude inventories, could prevent sharp rises in oil prices, he adds. WTI settles down 2.4% at $81.25 a barrel and Brent falls 2.1% to $87.07. (anthony.harrupwsj.com)
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1459 ET – Crude futures settle lower after a string of gains with the U.S. and Iran both claiming to have control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. “The stalemate in crude price movements comes at a time when we see no horizon for a return of constructive diplomatic momentum or a return to broad escalation, at least in the very short term,” XS.com senior market ******* yst Samer Hasn says in a note.That will keep the region “in a state of no peace and no war,” he says, with the possibility of major escalation keeping the risk premium high. The IEA’s and OPEC’s lowering of their demand forecasts, and the unexpectedly large build last week in U.S. crude inventories, could prevent sharp rises in oil prices, he adds. WTI settles down 2.4% at $81.25 a barrel and Brent falls 2.1% to $87.07. (anthony.harrupwsj.com)
#talks #energy #utilities #published
2 months ago
After its shares sank by more than 35% at the start of the year, Toast (NYSE: TOST) stock has come roaring back since the spring to near breakeven for the year.
The combination of mixed restaurant industry sales and the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sell-off contributed to its poor early stock performance, but the company itself continued to hit on all cylinders. That was seen again in the second quarter, with the restaurant software and payments company once again delivering strong results.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
While Toast had been dumped in the AI loser bucket with other software companies, that narrative makes even less sense for Toast. First, its focus is on a sprawling industry of millions of small and medium-sized restaurant operators that aren't particularly tech savvy. Frontier model companies aren't going to look to put together the salesforce to sell into this market, and these companies aren't going to vibe code their own solutions.
Meanwhile, Toast's own AI-powered solutions have been gaining traction. Its AI-powered marketing agentic AI tool Toast IQ Grow is on track to become its fastest-ever solution to reach $10 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), as restaurants are seeing great outcomes with it. In addition, the company is looking to expand its agentic AI platform into other areas like payroll, scheduling, tax, and bookkeeping. Things like dynamic menu and margin optimization tools, and predictive labor scheduling can have big impacts for restaurant operators that survive on slim margins, and these are the types of modules that can really help grow its ARPU (average revenue per user) over the long term.
#Companies #aren 't #first
The combination of mixed restaurant industry sales and the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sell-off contributed to its poor early stock performance, but the company itself continued to hit on all cylinders. That was seen again in the second quarter, with the restaurant software and payments company once again delivering strong results.
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While Toast had been dumped in the AI loser bucket with other software companies, that narrative makes even less sense for Toast. First, its focus is on a sprawling industry of millions of small and medium-sized restaurant operators that aren't particularly tech savvy. Frontier model companies aren't going to look to put together the salesforce to sell into this market, and these companies aren't going to vibe code their own solutions.
Meanwhile, Toast's own AI-powered solutions have been gaining traction. Its AI-powered marketing agentic AI tool Toast IQ Grow is on track to become its fastest-ever solution to reach $10 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), as restaurants are seeing great outcomes with it. In addition, the company is looking to expand its agentic AI platform into other areas like payroll, scheduling, tax, and bookkeeping. Things like dynamic menu and margin optimization tools, and predictive labor scheduling can have big impacts for restaurant operators that survive on slim margins, and these are the types of modules that can really help grow its ARPU (average revenue per user) over the long term.
#Companies #aren 't #first
2 months ago
Plus500 (LON:PLUS) reported record first-half results for 2026, supported by growth in customer activity, continued investment in acquisition and an expanding contribution from its non-over-the-counter business, including U.S. futures and prediction markets.
Group Chief Executive Officer David Zruia said the performance reflected the company's strategy of entering new markets, broadening its product range and increasing engagement with higher-value customers. He said Plus500 entered the second half with momentum and expected to deliver full-year results in line with current market expectations.
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Customer income rose 24% year over year to approximately $461 million, a five-year high, while revenue increased 12% to about $463 million, its highest level in three years. Trading income, the group's principal revenue source, grew 15% to $441.8 million.
Elad Even-Chen, Group CFO, said the revenue mix was becoming less dependent on interest income, which declined as global rates fell, and increasingly supported by trading activity and customer engagement.
#year #income
Group Chief Executive Officer David Zruia said the performance reflected the company's strategy of entering new markets, broadening its product range and increasing engagement with higher-value customers. He said Plus500 entered the second half with momentum and expected to deliver full-year results in line with current market expectations.
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Customer income rose 24% year over year to approximately $461 million, a five-year high, while revenue increased 12% to about $463 million, its highest level in three years. Trading income, the group's principal revenue source, grew 15% to $441.8 million.
Elad Even-Chen, Group CFO, said the revenue mix was becoming less dependent on interest income, which declined as global rates fell, and increasingly supported by trading activity and customer engagement.
#year #income
2 months ago
After a sharp pullback, Meta Platforms is testing a price floor that has held strong on seven prior occasions. The business arriving this time is different, setting up a classic standoff between history and today's reality.
Meta Platforms (META) connects 3.6 billion people through its family of apps and sells advertising against that attention. After a 13% slide from its recent high, the stock now trades around $589 a share, a price zone where buyers have repeatedly stepped in to halt declines. This floor between $560.41 and $619.40 has been successfully defended seven times before. History says buyers show up here. Will they this time?
The pattern is striking. Since late 2024, every significant test of this price level has been met with a sharp rebound. Most of these are not minor rallies; the average peak gain following a successful defense has been 21%. The bounces have varied in speed and scale, from a swift 20% gain in just eight days in January 2026 to a more sustained 38% climb over 103 days starting in May 2025. This history creates a powerful precedent, suggesting a level of psychological and technical importance for the stock.
Peak Gain After Holding
Days To That Peak
#peak #price #seven
Meta Platforms (META) connects 3.6 billion people through its family of apps and sells advertising against that attention. After a 13% slide from its recent high, the stock now trades around $589 a share, a price zone where buyers have repeatedly stepped in to halt declines. This floor between $560.41 and $619.40 has been successfully defended seven times before. History says buyers show up here. Will they this time?
The pattern is striking. Since late 2024, every significant test of this price level has been met with a sharp rebound. Most of these are not minor rallies; the average peak gain following a successful defense has been 21%. The bounces have varied in speed and scale, from a swift 20% gain in just eight days in January 2026 to a more sustained 38% climb over 103 days starting in May 2025. This history creates a powerful precedent, suggesting a level of psychological and technical importance for the stock.
Peak Gain After Holding
Days To That Peak
#peak #price #seven
2 months ago
AI infrastructure spending is moving faster than anyone expected. Capital expenditure estimates for 2026 have risen to about $750 billion, which works out to 67% growth from last year. Forecasts for 2027 are already closing in on $1 trillion. With numbers that big, investors are starting to wonder whether all these data centers can actually get funded and built on time.
Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) is now caught up in that debate. Reports say the company may put up a credit backstop of as much as $250 billion for OpenAI's planned data center project in Ohio. Wedbush says the deal introduces a near-term risk for Nvidia, though the firm still sees the bigger picture for AI infrastructure demand as positive over the long haul.
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#infrastructure #capital #nvda #reports
Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) is now caught up in that debate. Reports say the company may put up a credit backstop of as much as $250 billion for OpenAI's planned data center project in Ohio. Wedbush says the deal introduces a near-term risk for Nvidia, though the firm still sees the bigger picture for AI infrastructure demand as positive over the long haul.
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#infrastructure #capital #nvda #reports
2 months ago
Medicare has excluded routine dental since 1965, and a single implant now costs $4,500, which is enough to wipe out an entire year's Social Security COLA increase.
Medicare Advantage dental riders and standalone plans both cap annual benefits somewhere between $1,000 and $2,000, leaving $3,000 or more uncovered on a single implant.
Dental schools perform implants at prices 30 to 50 percent below what private practices charge, making them the highest-leverage option for a procedure Medicare will never cover.
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A 68-year-old on Original Medicare walks out of her dentist's office with a treatment plan for a single implant. The estimate: $4,500. She calls 1-800-MEDICARE to confirm coverage and receives the answer she hoped was wrong. Original Medicare will pay zero. The estimate is not her coinsurance. It is her bill.
#medicare #single
Medicare Advantage dental riders and standalone plans both cap annual benefits somewhere between $1,000 and $2,000, leaving $3,000 or more uncovered on a single implant.
Dental schools perform implants at prices 30 to 50 percent below what private practices charge, making them the highest-leverage option for a procedure Medicare will never cover.
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A 68-year-old on Original Medicare walks out of her dentist's office with a treatment plan for a single implant. The estimate: $4,500. She calls 1-800-MEDICARE to confirm coverage and receives the answer she hoped was wrong. Original Medicare will pay zero. The estimate is not her coinsurance. It is her bill.
#medicare #single
2 months ago
For two years, BMW was the German automaker that seemed to have figured it out.
While Volkswagen was announcing 35,000 job cuts and Mercedes-Benz was launching its own redundancy program, BMW kept its head down and its numbers relatively clean.
It held onto combustion engine options when rivals were abandoning them. It avoided the kind of expensive strategy reversals that cost peers billions. Its electric sales were growing without the margin collapse that hit everyone else.
On July 29, CEO Milan Nedeljkovic and works council chairman Martin Kimmich stood in front of employees at a company-wide **** embly and delivered news that ended that narrative.
"The rules dictating the industry have substantially changed, and with it the foundation of BMW's business model," Nedeljkovic told staff.
#nedeljkovic #volkswagen #mercedes #Milan
While Volkswagen was announcing 35,000 job cuts and Mercedes-Benz was launching its own redundancy program, BMW kept its head down and its numbers relatively clean.
It held onto combustion engine options when rivals were abandoning them. It avoided the kind of expensive strategy reversals that cost peers billions. Its electric sales were growing without the margin collapse that hit everyone else.
On July 29, CEO Milan Nedeljkovic and works council chairman Martin Kimmich stood in front of employees at a company-wide **** embly and delivered news that ended that narrative.
"The rules dictating the industry have substantially changed, and with it the foundation of BMW's business model," Nedeljkovic told staff.
#nedeljkovic #volkswagen #mercedes #Milan
2 months ago
The BitMart and BitMEX shutdowns have drawn bullish reactions, with ******* ysts calling the closures a healthy reset.
BitMart began winding down on Sunday, three days after BitMEX confirmed its own exit. AscendEX closed on July 1, bringing the total number of exchange closures this month to 3.
Moonrock Capital founder and managing partner Simon Dedic argued that the recent closures of several centralised crypto exchanges reflect deeper flaws in the industry's business model.
"The extraction model has a fatal flaw: it needs a steady supply of victims. When those dry up, so does the business. One of the underrated perks of a brutal bear: the market is actually healing," he noted.
Ran Neuner, CEO of Crypto Banter, made a cycle-timing argument instead. According to him,
#bitmart #business #model #moonrock
BitMart began winding down on Sunday, three days after BitMEX confirmed its own exit. AscendEX closed on July 1, bringing the total number of exchange closures this month to 3.
Moonrock Capital founder and managing partner Simon Dedic argued that the recent closures of several centralised crypto exchanges reflect deeper flaws in the industry's business model.
"The extraction model has a fatal flaw: it needs a steady supply of victims. When those dry up, so does the business. One of the underrated perks of a brutal bear: the market is actually healing," he noted.
Ran Neuner, CEO of Crypto Banter, made a cycle-timing argument instead. According to him,
#bitmart #business #model #moonrock
2 months ago
Investors seeking financial exposure can choose between the broad-market State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLF), which offers low-cost diversified access to the sector, or the more targeted State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF (NYSEMKT:KBE), for a more concentrated bet on the banking industry.
Both funds are managed by State Street (NYSE:STT), but they serve different roles in a portfolio -- XLF tracks the heavyweights of the S&P 500's financial sector, while KBE uses a modified equal-weighted strategy to provide exposure to banks across the market cap spectrum.
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KBE
XLF
#financial #sector #exposure
Both funds are managed by State Street (NYSE:STT), but they serve different roles in a portfolio -- XLF tracks the heavyweights of the S&P 500's financial sector, while KBE uses a modified equal-weighted strategy to provide exposure to banks across the market cap spectrum.
Metric
KBE
XLF
#financial #sector #exposure
2 months ago
Dodge & **** Fund, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for "Dodge and **** Stock Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Despite volatile oil prices and rising inflation, U.S. equities reached record highs in Q2 2026, driven by a technology-led rally, particularly in memory semiconductors. The Fund's Class A shares returned 5.57%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 15.20% return and the Russell 1000 Value Index's 13.84% gain, mainly due to underweighting in Information Technology and weak performances from several holdings. Concerns over AI disruption negatively impacted companies with strong franchises. The Fund's bottom-up investment approach allowed it to acquire shares in industry leaders with strong long-term fundamentals. The firm believes that increased exposure to high-quality businesses and a diversified portfolio positions the Fund well for future growth. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Dodge and **** Stock Fund highlighted KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR). KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) is a leading private equity and real estate investment firm focusing on direct and fund-of-fund investments. On July 21, 2026, KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) closed at $97.11 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $90.55 billion. KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) posted a one-month return of 6.12%, while its shares lost 34.50% over the past 52 weeks.
Dodge and **** Stock Fund stated the following regarding KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"During the second quarter, concerns about AI disruption led to declines in a number of companies with strong franchises and solid profitability. Our bottom-up approach led us to establish several new positions in industry leaders whose shares have lagged, and where we believe the long-term fundamentals are not fully reflected in their current prices. We initiated a position in Visa, a leader in global payments, an industry characterized by strong network effects and high barriers to entry.
KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR), a global alternative **** et manager, is also a new position in the Fund. Its share price declined amid broader macroeconomic concerns and potential weakness in its private credit and software investments. We believe the company's exposures to these areas are manageable and not overly concentrated. KKR traded at 13.6 times forward earnings, despite its diversified portfolio across private equity, real **** ets, and credit, and strong alignment between management and shareholders."
#fund #NYSE #dodge #shares
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Dodge and **** Stock Fund highlighted KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR). KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) is a leading private equity and real estate investment firm focusing on direct and fund-of-fund investments. On July 21, 2026, KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) closed at $97.11 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $90.55 billion. KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) posted a one-month return of 6.12%, while its shares lost 34.50% over the past 52 weeks.
Dodge and **** Stock Fund stated the following regarding KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"During the second quarter, concerns about AI disruption led to declines in a number of companies with strong franchises and solid profitability. Our bottom-up approach led us to establish several new positions in industry leaders whose shares have lagged, and where we believe the long-term fundamentals are not fully reflected in their current prices. We initiated a position in Visa, a leader in global payments, an industry characterized by strong network effects and high barriers to entry.
KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR), a global alternative **** et manager, is also a new position in the Fund. Its share price declined amid broader macroeconomic concerns and potential weakness in its private credit and software investments. We believe the company's exposures to these areas are manageable and not overly concentrated. KKR traded at 13.6 times forward earnings, despite its diversified portfolio across private equity, real **** ets, and credit, and strong alignment between management and shareholders."
#fund #NYSE #dodge #shares
2 months ago
With a market cap of $23.9 billion, Corpay, Inc. (CPAY) is a global payments company that provides businesses and consumers with solutions to manage and pay expenses through services such as corporate payments, vehicle payments, lodging payments, and prepaid cards. It serves a wide range of customers by offering fuel and fleet solutions, cross-border and virtual payments, travel and lodging management, and workforce payment services.
The Atlanta, Georgia-based company is set to announce its fiscal Q2 2026 results soon. Ahead of this event, ***** ysts expect Corpay to report a profit of $6.17 per share, up 28.3% from $4.81 per share in the year-ago quarter. It has surpassed Wall Street's earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters.
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The Atlanta, Georgia-based company is set to announce its fiscal Q2 2026 results soon. Ahead of this event, ***** ysts expect Corpay to report a profit of $6.17 per share, up 28.3% from $4.81 per share in the year-ago quarter. It has surpassed Wall Street's earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters.
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