4 days ago
US-based independent power producer PowerTransitions has completed the acquisition of the 1.24GW Roseton Generating Facility in Newburgh, New York, from a subsidiary of Castleton Commodities International.
The transaction follows an agreement the two parties signed earlier in 2026.
Financial terms of the transaction have not been revealed.
According to PowerTransitions, the facility adds to its portfolio of operating thermal power generation **** ets, with the intention of redeveloping them into energy campuses.
The Roseton Generating Facility, a dual-fuel natural gas plant, has supplied electricity to New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Zone G since 1974.
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The transaction follows an agreement the two parties signed earlier in 2026.
Financial terms of the transaction have not been revealed.
According to PowerTransitions, the facility adds to its portfolio of operating thermal power generation **** ets, with the intention of redeveloping them into energy campuses.
The Roseton Generating Facility, a dual-fuel natural gas plant, has supplied electricity to New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Zone G since 1974.
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Milpitas, California-based Sandisk Corporation (SNDK) develops, manufactures, and sells data storage devices and solutions using NAND flash technology in the United States and internationally. The company has a market cap of $225 billion and offers solid-state drives for desktop and notebook PCs, gaming consoles, set-top boxes, flash-based embedded storage products, and more.
Companies with a market cap of $200 billion or more are typically referred to as "mega-cap stocks." CAT fits perfectly into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold and reflecting its substantial size and influence in the computer hardware industry.
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Companies with a market cap of $200 billion or more are typically referred to as "mega-cap stocks." CAT fits perfectly into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold and reflecting its substantial size and influence in the computer hardware industry.
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12 days ago
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Credit cards can offer a lot of value to responsible users, with sign-up bonuses, rewards on everyday spending and perks that can save you money. Using multiple credit cards can be a great way to take advantage of the different features each one offers.
But how many credit cards is too many? Ultimately, it depends on your financial situation, how well you manage your money and your general preferences. Here's what you need to know.
There are countless credit cards offered by banks, credit unions and other financial institutions, but there isn't a single card that works best for everyone. Even if you find a card that meets a lot of your needs, you can usually get more value by using two or more cards. Here's why.
Rewards credit cards offer cash back, points or miles on your everyday purchases, but the rewards rates can vary depending on which card you choose. As you shop around, it's important to pick a card that offers rewards rates that align with your spending habits.
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Credit cards can offer a lot of value to responsible users, with sign-up bonuses, rewards on everyday spending and perks that can save you money. Using multiple credit cards can be a great way to take advantage of the different features each one offers.
But how many credit cards is too many? Ultimately, it depends on your financial situation, how well you manage your money and your general preferences. Here's what you need to know.
There are countless credit cards offered by banks, credit unions and other financial institutions, but there isn't a single card that works best for everyone. Even if you find a card that meets a lot of your needs, you can usually get more value by using two or more cards. Here's why.
Rewards credit cards offer cash back, points or miles on your everyday purchases, but the rewards rates can vary depending on which card you choose. As you shop around, it's important to pick a card that offers rewards rates that align with your spending habits.
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12 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers posted slightly more job openings in July but the American labor market remained sturdy in the face of higher costs that are squeezing household budgets.
U.S. job openings ticked up to 7.27 million in July from a revised 7.18 million in June, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
The department's Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) also showed that layoffs fell. But so did the number of people quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects. The report showed that gross hiring — before subtracting those who lost or quit their jobs — dipped to 5.1 million in July from 5.3 million in June.
The American job market is hardly booming, but it is ambling along despite an energy shock caused by the fighting with Iran that has squeezed family budgets.
So far this year, U.S. employers — companies, nonprofits and government agencies — added an average of 61,000 net jobs a month. The figure — which was dragged down by job losses in February and July — is unimpressive. But it's an improvement on 2025 when job growth came in below 10,000 a month — weakest hiring outside a recession since 2002 — as the lingering effect of high interest rates and uncertainty caused by Trump's tariffs discouraged firms from hiring.
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U.S. job openings ticked up to 7.27 million in July from a revised 7.18 million in June, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
The department's Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) also showed that layoffs fell. But so did the number of people quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects. The report showed that gross hiring — before subtracting those who lost or quit their jobs — dipped to 5.1 million in July from 5.3 million in June.
The American job market is hardly booming, but it is ambling along despite an energy shock caused by the fighting with Iran that has squeezed family budgets.
So far this year, U.S. employers — companies, nonprofits and government agencies — added an average of 61,000 net jobs a month. The figure — which was dragged down by job losses in February and July — is unimpressive. But it's an improvement on 2025 when job growth came in below 10,000 a month — weakest hiring outside a recession since 2002 — as the lingering effect of high interest rates and uncertainty caused by Trump's tariffs discouraged firms from hiring.
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13 days ago
MD Sass, a boutique ******* et management firm, published its second-quarter investor update for its flagship, the "MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. In the first half of 2026, AI infrastructure stocks led the market, with the Russell 1000 Value increasing by 16.3%, outpacing the S&P 500 (10.2%) and Russell 1000 Growth (5.3%). This growth was fueled by semiconductor, memory, and hardware companies benefiting from AI development, even though they are considered cyclical. These sectors, representing only 7.7% of the Russell 1000 Value at the start of the year, contributed nearly 70% of its returns. The portfolio gained 10.0% in the second quarter, net of fees, compared to 13.9% for the Russell 1000 Value Index. Year-to-date, the strategy returned 6.6%, net of fees, versus 16.3% for the Index. The portfolio faced challenges due to limited exposure to companies with the greatest upside from AI infrastructure investments. It also lacked exposure to the Energy sector, which returned about 20% in the first half amid geopolitical tensions with Iran that increased commodity prices, affecting performance. The firm recognizes the importance of adapting its strategies while maintaining core investment principles as it explores future opportunities in emerging technological themes. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy highlighted Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a US-based financial services company that provides technology, data, and market infrastructure to financial institutions, corporations, and government entities. On August 28, 2026, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) closed at $162.33 per share. Over the past month, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) returned 6.94%, while its shares have declined 8.08% in the last 52 weeks. Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) has a market capitalization of $91.13 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $121.79 to $177.00.
MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy stated the following regarding Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We believe Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.'s (NYSE:ICE) underperformance in Q2 resulted primarily from higher interest rates weighing on enthusiasm for its rate sensitive Mortgage Technology business and heightened concerns about the rise of perpetual futures and their potential impact on ICE's futures exchange business. We decided to exit the position because our thesis on the Mortgage Technology business has not played out as expected. One tenet of our investment thesis was that combining Black Knight with ICE's Mortgage Technology platform would lead to market share gains and significant margin expansion. However, results over several quarters do not suggest that ICE has achieved material share gains, and customer consolidation has produced mixed res
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy highlighted Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a US-based financial services company that provides technology, data, and market infrastructure to financial institutions, corporations, and government entities. On August 28, 2026, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) closed at $162.33 per share. Over the past month, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) returned 6.94%, while its shares have declined 8.08% in the last 52 weeks. Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) has a market capitalization of $91.13 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $121.79 to $177.00.
MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy stated the following regarding Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We believe Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.'s (NYSE:ICE) underperformance in Q2 resulted primarily from higher interest rates weighing on enthusiasm for its rate sensitive Mortgage Technology business and heightened concerns about the rise of perpetual futures and their potential impact on ICE's futures exchange business. We decided to exit the position because our thesis on the Mortgage Technology business has not played out as expected. One tenet of our investment thesis was that combining Black Knight with ICE's Mortgage Technology platform would lead to market share gains and significant margin expansion. However, results over several quarters do not suggest that ICE has achieved material share gains, and customer consolidation has produced mixed res
17 days ago
Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM) rallied following a melanoma breakthrough reported by Moderna and Merck. The companies said their Phase 3 INTerpath-001 trial met its recurrence-free survival endpoint for the personalized cancer therapy intismeran autogene, also known as V940, combined with Keytruda. Detailed trial data remain pending. The read-through came from Personalis, which has supported the V940 clinical-development program since its inception. Tempus agreed in July to a pending acquisition of Personalis at a $1.5 billion enterprise value, net of Tempus's existing stake. The question for Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM) is whether the result validates the acquisition or merely confirms that one Personalis platform is strategically relevant to personalized cancer therapy.
Personalis uses ImmunoID NeXT to sequence tumor information for personalized vaccine development. That technology is distinct from NeXT Personal, the company's tumor-informed molecular residual disease test and the central strategic target of the acquisition. For Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM), the clinical result validates Personalis's sequencing capabilities without establishing the economics of either product.
Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM) is acquiring a company that has supported the V940 program from its beginning. A successful Phase 3 endpoint could strengthen Personalis's credibility with biopharma customers and create additional sequencing opportunities as drugmakers pursue individualized therapies across more tumor types.
The acquisition also reaches beyond vaccine sequencing. Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM) has commercialized NeXT Personal since 2023. The MRD test searches for small traces of circulating tumor DNA after treatment, helping clinicians monitor response and identify possible recurrence before it becomes visible through conventional imaging.
Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM) reported 9,000 total MRD tests in the second quarter, up from 6,500 sequentially. Personalis generated finalized quarterly revenue of $22.357 million and delivered 10,384 clinical tests, with volume rising 33% sequentially. NeXT Personal also has Medicare coverage in three indications, giving the pending transaction a commercial foundation independent of V940.
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Personalis uses ImmunoID NeXT to sequence tumor information for personalized vaccine development. That technology is distinct from NeXT Personal, the company's tumor-informed molecular residual disease test and the central strategic target of the acquisition. For Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM), the clinical result validates Personalis's sequencing capabilities without establishing the economics of either product.
Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM) is acquiring a company that has supported the V940 program from its beginning. A successful Phase 3 endpoint could strengthen Personalis's credibility with biopharma customers and create additional sequencing opportunities as drugmakers pursue individualized therapies across more tumor types.
The acquisition also reaches beyond vaccine sequencing. Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM) has commercialized NeXT Personal since 2023. The MRD test searches for small traces of circulating tumor DNA after treatment, helping clinicians monitor response and identify possible recurrence before it becomes visible through conventional imaging.
Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM) reported 9,000 total MRD tests in the second quarter, up from 6,500 sequentially. Personalis generated finalized quarterly revenue of $22.357 million and delivered 10,384 clinical tests, with volume rising 33% sequentially. NeXT Personal also has Medicare coverage in three indications, giving the pending transaction a commercial foundation independent of V940.
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17 days ago
(Bloomberg) -- Nvidia Corp. (NVDA), the chipmaker at the heart of the artificial intelligence boom, gave a bullish sales outlook for fiscal 2028, easing concerns that AI spending is poised to lose momentum.
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Mutual funds must distribute realized capital gains annually, leaving investors owing taxes even on accounts they never touched and funds that declined in value.
A fund's 10% distribution hands a $300,000 investor a $30,000 tax bill, including gains that built up before they owned a single share.
Holding actively managed mutual funds inside an IRA or 401(k) instead of a taxable account eliminates the annual capital gains distribution tax hit entirely.
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Most investors understand that selling an investment at a profit triggers a taxable event. What catches a surprising number of people off guard is that they can owe taxes on investment gains they never personally realized in a year they never touched their account, on a fund whose value may have actually declined.
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A fund's 10% distribution hands a $300,000 investor a $30,000 tax bill, including gains that built up before they owned a single share.
Holding actively managed mutual funds inside an IRA or 401(k) instead of a taxable account eliminates the annual capital gains distribution tax hit entirely.
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19 days ago
Bolingbrook, Illinois-based Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) is the largest specialty beauty retailer in the U.S. and a leading destination for cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, haircare, wellness products, and salon services. With a market cap of $22.4 billion, the company transformed beauty retail by bringing prestige, mass-market, and professional salon products under one roof, catering to beauty enthusiasts across a wide range of price points.
ULTA has largely missed out on the broader market's strong run over the past year. ULTA has gained 1.8% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 18.3%. The divergence has widened in 2026, with ULTA down 11% year to date even as the SPX has climbed 11.8%.
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ULTA has largely missed out on the broader market's strong run over the past year. ULTA has gained 1.8% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 18.3%. The divergence has widened in 2026, with ULTA down 11% year to date even as the SPX has climbed 11.8%.
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Home equity loans, HELOCs and cash-out refinances are three popular ways to borrow money, using your home as collateral.
A cash-out refinance replaces your existing mortgage at today's rate, while home equity loans and HELOCs involve taking on a separate debt that leaves your current mortgage rate untouched.
With all three, the amount you can borrow will depend on the amount of equity (ownership stake) you have in your home.
If you bought or refinanced between 2020 and 2022 and locked in a primary mortgage rate below where rates sit today, a HELOC or home equity loan can protect that low rate. If your rate is at or above today's average, a cash-out refinance may actually improve your terms.
Homeowners are sitting on a record $18 trillion in home equity, but which option makes sense — and at what rate — depends on one thing: whether your current mortgage rate is better or worse than what's available today. "Choosing between a home equity loan, HELOC or cash-out refinance isn't a one-size-fits-all decision," says Tim Choate, founder and CEO of Red Awning, a platform for short-term vacation rental owners and property managers. "Each option has unique characteristics that align with different financial needs, risk profiles, and flexibility requirements."
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A cash-out refinance replaces your existing mortgage at today's rate, while home equity loans and HELOCs involve taking on a separate debt that leaves your current mortgage rate untouched.
With all three, the amount you can borrow will depend on the amount of equity (ownership stake) you have in your home.
If you bought or refinanced between 2020 and 2022 and locked in a primary mortgage rate below where rates sit today, a HELOC or home equity loan can protect that low rate. If your rate is at or above today's average, a cash-out refinance may actually improve your terms.
Homeowners are sitting on a record $18 trillion in home equity, but which option makes sense — and at what rate — depends on one thing: whether your current mortgage rate is better or worse than what's available today. "Choosing between a home equity loan, HELOC or cash-out refinance isn't a one-size-fits-all decision," says Tim Choate, founder and CEO of Red Awning, a platform for short-term vacation rental owners and property managers. "Each option has unique characteristics that align with different financial needs, risk profiles, and flexibility requirements."
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25 days ago
Eagle Capital Management, an investment management company, released its second quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter, Eagle Capital Management discussed how enthusiasm around AI capital spending has driven strong S&P 500 earnings growth while also increasing risks from elevated valuations, concentrated demand, and aggressive investment ****** umptions. Eagle remains a strong believer in AI but prefers constructing a portfolio that can perform across multiple outcomes rather than relying on one forecast. The firm believes current earnings can overstate underlying economics because semiconductor equipment is depreciated over several years, while free cash flow growth remains much weaker. It also expects competition and additional capacity across AI labs, hyperscalers, and semiconductors to eventually create winners and losers. These dynamics are encouraging Eagle to recycle capital toward attractive opportunities outside the most crowded AI trades while maintaining selective exposure to high quality beneficiaries. The portfolio trades at a 20% market discount with faster expected EPS growth. Please review the Strategy's top five holdings for key selections.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Eagle Capital Management highlighted ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP). ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) explores for, produces, transports, and markets crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and natural gas liquids. On August 18, 2026, ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) closed at $129.72 per share. The one-month return of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) was 9.20% and its shares gained 36.71% over the past 52 weeks. ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) has a market capitalization of $155.84 billion.
Eagle Capital Management stated the following regarding ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"The energy & metals companies we own benefit from favorable multiyear supply/demand outlooks, management teams that are good capital allocators, and ****** et bases that are well-positioned on the global cost curve.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), the largest U.S. pure-play upstream oil producer, has low-cost, long-lived inventory that we believe is underappreciated relative to peers. In the coming years, its free cash flow should inflect higher as the Willow project in Alaska comes online and transitions from a cash drag to a cash generator. We see the oil market as reasonably balanced, but risks may skew to the upside over the next couple of years as the world manages shortages from the Strait of Hormuz, and the path to its full and enduring reopening remains murky. We expect EPS growth in the mid-teens over the next several years."
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In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Eagle Capital Management highlighted ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP). ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) explores for, produces, transports, and markets crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and natural gas liquids. On August 18, 2026, ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) closed at $129.72 per share. The one-month return of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) was 9.20% and its shares gained 36.71% over the past 52 weeks. ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) has a market capitalization of $155.84 billion.
Eagle Capital Management stated the following regarding ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"The energy & metals companies we own benefit from favorable multiyear supply/demand outlooks, management teams that are good capital allocators, and ****** et bases that are well-positioned on the global cost curve.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), the largest U.S. pure-play upstream oil producer, has low-cost, long-lived inventory that we believe is underappreciated relative to peers. In the coming years, its free cash flow should inflect higher as the Willow project in Alaska comes online and transitions from a cash drag to a cash generator. We see the oil market as reasonably balanced, but risks may skew to the upside over the next couple of years as the world manages shortages from the Strait of Hormuz, and the path to its full and enduring reopening remains murky. We expect EPS growth in the mid-teens over the next several years."
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27 days ago
Wetour Robotics (WETO) shares have soared as speculative momentum takes hold of the physical artificial intelligence (AI) and wearable robotics company.
However, investors are advised to exercise caution as WETO is scheduled for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Aug. 24, where shareholders will vote on a 100-for-1 reverse stock split.
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The dollar index (DXY00) on Thursday ended the day little changed despite downward pressure from the dovish US PPI report, which lowered the odds of a Fed rate hike in September to 35% from 40% on Wednesday. In addition, the 10-year T-note yield fell -5 bp, undercutting the dollar's interest rate differentials.
The dollar was also undercut by reduced safe-haven demand as there were no overnight reports of new military attacks by the US or Iran in the Persian Gulf. Market concerns about the Middle East were also reduced slightly by news reports saying that the Trump administration is pivoting to using the naval blockade to apply economic pressure on Iran rather than new military attacks. There is no sign of any progress between the US and Iran on an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, although some ships are still getting through by turning off their transponders and hoping for the best.
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The dollar was also undercut by reduced safe-haven demand as there were no overnight reports of new military attacks by the US or Iran in the Persian Gulf. Market concerns about the Middle East were also reduced slightly by news reports saying that the Trump administration is pivoting to using the naval blockade to apply economic pressure on Iran rather than new military attacks. There is no sign of any progress between the US and Iran on an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, although some ships are still getting through by turning off their transponders and hoping for the best.
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Walt Disney Co. is preparing to expand beyond its traditional subscription model by exploring a free, ad-supported streaming offering to reach more viewers while strengthening Disney+ and its advertising business.
The comments came on Wednesday during Disney's fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings call. Goldman Sachs ***** yst Michael Ng asked whether the company would pursue a free ad-supported television offering similar to Fox Corp.'s Tubi, Paramount's Skydance's Pluto TV and The Roku Channel.
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The comments came on Wednesday during Disney's fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings call. Goldman Sachs ***** yst Michael Ng asked whether the company would pursue a free ad-supported television offering similar to Fox Corp.'s Tubi, Paramount's Skydance's Pluto TV and The Roku Channel.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has been creating winners across the tech industry, but not every company benefiting from the boom sits in the spotlight. Some are quietly powering the infrastructure behind the AI revolution, and Coherent Corporation (COHR) is one of them. The world's leading photonics company has become an increasingly important player as data centers race to replace aging copper connections with high-speed fiber-optic networks capable of handling the massive amounts of data generated by AI and cloud computing.
That shift has transformed Coherent's optical networking business from what was once considered a cyclical, slow-growing segment into the company's biggest growth engine. The opportunity has only grown larger as hyperscalers continue expanding their AI infrastructure, and the market has taken notice. Earlier this year, Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) reinforced that optimism with a $2 billion investment in Coherent, adding another vote of confidence in the company's long-term prospects. Combined with strong execution, those tailwinds have helped fuel an impressive rally in COHR stock over the past year.
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That shift has transformed Coherent's optical networking business from what was once considered a cyclical, slow-growing segment into the company's biggest growth engine. The opportunity has only grown larger as hyperscalers continue expanding their AI infrastructure, and the market has taken notice. Earlier this year, Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) reinforced that optimism with a $2 billion investment in Coherent, adding another vote of confidence in the company's long-term prospects. Combined with strong execution, those tailwinds have helped fuel an impressive rally in COHR stock over the past year.
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The president of American Bitcoin (NASDAQ: $ABTC) has resigned from the cryptocurrency mining firm.
Matt Prusak, who served as both president and interim chief financial officer (CFO) of American Bitcoin, said he is leaving the company to join artificial intelligence (A.I.) infrastructure developer Giga Energy.
Prusak said he is leaving American Bitcoin effective immediately and will join privately held Giga Energy as chief business officer and interim CFO.
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Following a subdued start to the year, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) jumped in the second quarter after the Middle East crisis slashed crude supply and hiked oil and fuel prices, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report on Thursday.
Global sales of electric cars fell in the first quarter of 2026, largely reflecting lower sales in the United States and China, according to the agency's report 'Electric Car Markets in a Time of Uncertainty'.
However, EV sales rebounded sharply in the second quarter, rising by 35% compared with the first quarter "as the energy crisis sparked by the war in the Middle East brought fuel price volatility back into sharp focus," the IEA said.
EV sales in the second quarter reached record-high levels in 50 countries as drivers preferred electric vehicles amid soaring fuel prices.
In sizable car markets such as Brazil, India, Australia, and Vietnam, electric car sales roughly doubled between March and June compared with the same period in 2025, according to the IEA's ******* ysis in the report.
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Global sales of electric cars fell in the first quarter of 2026, largely reflecting lower sales in the United States and China, according to the agency's report 'Electric Car Markets in a Time of Uncertainty'.
However, EV sales rebounded sharply in the second quarter, rising by 35% compared with the first quarter "as the energy crisis sparked by the war in the Middle East brought fuel price volatility back into sharp focus," the IEA said.
EV sales in the second quarter reached record-high levels in 50 countries as drivers preferred electric vehicles amid soaring fuel prices.
In sizable car markets such as Brazil, India, Australia, and Vietnam, electric car sales roughly doubled between March and June compared with the same period in 2025, according to the IEA's ******* ysis in the report.
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Boring wins again. Italgas, the pipe company ***** ody talks about at parties, just posted a record 81% margin and 25% EBITDA growth by doing something shockingly simple: buying a rival and actually integrating it well.
Italgas, Europe's largest gas distributor, posted first-half adjusted EBITDA of €1.07 billion, up 25% year over year. Total adjusted revenue climbed to €1.32 billion, up 17.5%, and adjusted net profit rose 27.3% to €398.6 million. CEO Paolo Gallo called the margin the highest in company history.
The engine behind all of it is last year's acquisition of 2i Rete Gas. Italgas has already banked roughly 42% of its 2032 synergy target, capturing about €130 million in savings in just six months, against €35 million for all of 2025 combined. Total operating costs fell 6.4% even after absorbing the new company's cost base, and dropped more than 20% on a like-for-like basis. Full-year guidance and the long-range strategic plan both stayed intact.
There's no oil-price guessing game here, no battery race, no app anyone needs to fall in love with. Italgas owns pipes under regulated contracts and gets paid to keep them running. The 2i Rete Gas numbers prove something specific: this deal wasn't just about scale, it was about actually finding the overlap in networks, contracts, IT systems, and procurement, and squeezing real money out of it, faster than the integration playbook usually allows.
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Boring wins again. Italgas, the pipe company ***** ody talks about at parties, just posted a record 81% margin and 25% EBITDA growth by doing something shockingly simple: buying a rival and actually integrating it well.
Italgas, Europe's largest gas distributor, posted first-half adjusted EBITDA of €1.07 billion, up 25% year over year. Total adjusted revenue climbed to €1.32 billion, up 17.5%, and adjusted net profit rose 27.3% to €398.6 million. CEO Paolo Gallo called the margin the highest in company history.
The engine behind all of it is last year's acquisition of 2i Rete Gas. Italgas has already banked roughly 42% of its 2032 synergy target, capturing about €130 million in savings in just six months, against €35 million for all of 2025 combined. Total operating costs fell 6.4% even after absorbing the new company's cost base, and dropped more than 20% on a like-for-like basis. Full-year guidance and the long-range strategic plan both stayed intact.
There's no oil-price guessing game here, no battery race, no app anyone needs to fall in love with. Italgas owns pipes under regulated contracts and gets paid to keep them running. The 2i Rete Gas numbers prove something specific: this deal wasn't just about scale, it was about actually finding the overlap in networks, contracts, IT systems, and procurement, and squeezing real money out of it, faster than the integration playbook usually allows.
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The multifamily CMBS delinquency rate increased 28 bps to 7.23% in June, as several large ***** ets fell delinquent, according to data firm Trepp. Six months ago, it sat at 6.64%, and one year ago, it was at 5.91%.
The return of a Manhattan loan drove the multifamily commercial mortgage-backed securities rate down 27 basis points to 8.23% in June, according to Trepp. Six months ago, it sat at 8.08%, and one year ago, it was at 8.18%.
The $539.5 million Yorkshire & Lexington Towers loan returned to the master servicer after a modification cured the defaults on the senior loan and subordinate mezzanine debt, according to a press release from rating organization KBRA.
The overall Trepp commercial real estate delinquency rate decreased 20 bps to 7.35% in June 2026. Retail rose 30 bps to 6.91%, and office increased 4 bps to 11.57%. Lodging fell 79 bps to 5.22%, and industrial declined 11 bps to 1.2%, according to Trepp.
The multifamily CMBS delinquency rate increased 28 bps to 7.23% in June, as several large ***** ets fell delinquent, according to data firm Trepp. Six months ago, it sat at 6.64%, and one year ago, it was at 5.91%.
The return of a Manhattan loan drove the multifamily commercial mortgage-backed securities rate down 27 basis points to 8.23% in June, according to Trepp. Six months ago, it sat at 8.08%, and one year ago, it was at 8.18%.
The $539.5 million Yorkshire & Lexington Towers loan returned to the master servicer after a modification cured the defaults on the senior loan and subordinate mezzanine debt, according to a press release from rating organization KBRA.
The overall Trepp commercial real estate delinquency rate decreased 20 bps to 7.35% in June 2026. Retail rose 30 bps to 6.91%, and office increased 4 bps to 11.57%. Lodging fell 79 bps to 5.22%, and industrial declined 11 bps to 1.2%, according to Trepp.
2 months ago
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For ****** eX IPO investors, the thrill ride has been IMAX-worthy.
On IPO day, ****** eX stock (SPCX) opened at $150 and climbed past $160. Another near-20% gain the following Monday saw Elon Musk's ****** eflight, satellite communications, and AI company achieve a high orbit of $192.50. By its third trading day, ****** eX surpassed Amazon to become the fifth-largest publicly traded company by market value.
To the moon, right?
Yet, as any savvy investor knows, things can get ugly fast: The stock quickly returned to Earth and has bounced below its market debut price more than once. ****** eX stock dropped another 4% on Monday, with a low under $140.
For ****** eX IPO investors, the thrill ride has been IMAX-worthy.
On IPO day, ****** eX stock (SPCX) opened at $150 and climbed past $160. Another near-20% gain the following Monday saw Elon Musk's ****** eflight, satellite communications, and AI company achieve a high orbit of $192.50. By its third trading day, ****** eX surpassed Amazon to become the fifth-largest publicly traded company by market value.
To the moon, right?
Yet, as any savvy investor knows, things can get ugly fast: The stock quickly returned to Earth and has bounced below its market debut price more than once. ****** eX stock dropped another 4% on Monday, with a low under $140.
2 months ago
It has been a strange year for the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 ($SPX) is up about 10% so far, but most of that gain has come from just 23 stocks, mainly in AI and energy. The rest of the market has barely moved. When gains are this concentrated, it often makes investors cautious and pushes them toward safer, dividend-paying stocks.
One name standing out in that shift is Merck & Co. (MRK). The stock is up 19% year-to-date (YTD), beating the S&P 500's 10% return over the same period. Moreover, Merck pays a steady quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share, which works out to a yield of about 2.68% at current prices.
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So if investors are rotating into safer names and Merck is already ahead, what is driving this performance, and can it last? Let's take a closer look.
Merck & Co. is one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world, focused on developing medicines, vaccines, and biologics, with strong positions in cancer treatment, infectious diseases, and animal health.
One name standing out in that shift is Merck & Co. (MRK). The stock is up 19% year-to-date (YTD), beating the S&P 500's 10% return over the same period. Moreover, Merck pays a steady quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share, which works out to a yield of about 2.68% at current prices.
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So if investors are rotating into safer names and Merck is already ahead, what is driving this performance, and can it last? Let's take a closer look.
Merck & Co. is one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world, focused on developing medicines, vaccines, and biologics, with strong positions in cancer treatment, infectious diseases, and animal health.
2 months ago
IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) stock was something of a star entertainer on Hump Day. The large-format cinema company posted a relatively large gain that trading session; it rose by nearly 3% on the back of a very positive ****** yst update issued in the morning.
Benchmark prognosticator Mike Hickey felt compelled to reiterate his buy recommendation and $60-per-share price target on IMAX in a new note. That's quite the bullish outlook, as that $60 is 56% higher than the specialty entertainment company's most recent closing share price.
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In Hickey's opinion, according to reports, investors had been selling IMAX on diminished expectations for second-quarter box office receipts and the fading hope that management was looking to sell the company, presumably at a generous premium.
This sell-off has notably undervalued the stock, Hickey wrote, and meanwhile, its fundamentals continue to look solid, and this summer's movie slate appears very promising.
Benchmark prognosticator Mike Hickey felt compelled to reiterate his buy recommendation and $60-per-share price target on IMAX in a new note. That's quite the bullish outlook, as that $60 is 56% higher than the specialty entertainment company's most recent closing share price.
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In Hickey's opinion, according to reports, investors had been selling IMAX on diminished expectations for second-quarter box office receipts and the fading hope that management was looking to sell the company, presumably at a generous premium.
This sell-off has notably undervalued the stock, Hickey wrote, and meanwhile, its fundamentals continue to look solid, and this summer's movie slate appears very promising.
2 months ago
American Mineral Resources CEO Ryan Cunningham talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's growing portfolio of precious metals and critical minerals projects, the changing funding environment for junior mining companies and why capital is increasingly flowing towards artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Cunningham explained that American Mineral Resources has built a portfolio of 12 projects across seven jurisdictions at various stages of exploration and development. The company's strategy has focused on acquiring and optioning high-grade precious metals and critical metals deposits in jurisdictions it believes offer strong long-term potential.
The discussion also examined how the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is influencing capital markets. Cunningham shared his view that significant amounts of investment have been diverted away from traditional resource industries, including mining, oil and gas, as investors pursue opportunities linked to artificial intelligence. As he noted, "Everyone has kind of felt this gravitational pull of capital away from just about everywhere heading into AI."
Drawing on his experience in resource development, Cunningham discussed the importance of disciplined financing, careful project execution and managing risks such as permitting delays, commodity price volatility and changing market conditions. He also suggested that periods of strong market enthusiasm can make fundraising easier initially, but maintaining long-term financing remains one of the biggest challenges for junior resource companies.
Looking specifically at American Mineral Resources, Cunningham highlighted the company's recently announced plan to spin out its Pisco North polymetallic project in Quebec into a publicly traded Canadian shell. He explained that Canadian flow-through share financing has created attractive funding opportunities for junior mining companies and said the company believes this structure may provide more efficient access to exploration capital than US markets.
Cunningham explained that American Mineral Resources has built a portfolio of 12 projects across seven jurisdictions at various stages of exploration and development. The company's strategy has focused on acquiring and optioning high-grade precious metals and critical metals deposits in jurisdictions it believes offer strong long-term potential.
The discussion also examined how the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is influencing capital markets. Cunningham shared his view that significant amounts of investment have been diverted away from traditional resource industries, including mining, oil and gas, as investors pursue opportunities linked to artificial intelligence. As he noted, "Everyone has kind of felt this gravitational pull of capital away from just about everywhere heading into AI."
Drawing on his experience in resource development, Cunningham discussed the importance of disciplined financing, careful project execution and managing risks such as permitting delays, commodity price volatility and changing market conditions. He also suggested that periods of strong market enthusiasm can make fundraising easier initially, but maintaining long-term financing remains one of the biggest challenges for junior resource companies.
Looking specifically at American Mineral Resources, Cunningham highlighted the company's recently announced plan to spin out its Pisco North polymetallic project in Quebec into a publicly traded Canadian shell. He explained that Canadian flow-through share financing has created attractive funding opportunities for junior mining companies and said the company believes this structure may provide more efficient access to exploration capital than US markets.
2 months ago
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the stocks with rising earnings estimates and fresh catalysts.
The stock has 30 upward EPS revisions and no downward revisions for the upcoming fiscal year over the last three months, while revenue estimates show 33 upward revisions and no downward revisions. That gives Micron a very clean revision profile and a direct link between industry tightness and earnings momentum.
On June 24, Micron reported record fiscal third-quarter results, with revenue of $41.46 billion and earnings well ahead of expectations, while its fourth-quarter revenue outlook also came in above Wall Street estimates. The catalyst is the supply-demand imbalance in memory, especially as AI workloads increase demand for high-bandwidth memory, DRAM, and storage. Micron added another fresh signal on July 1, when it signed a long-term supply agreement with General Motors, one of several strategic customer agreements the company referenced around the quarter. The GM deal is not the core AI catalyst, but it reinforces the broader point: customers are locking in supply because memory has become a tighter, more strategic input.
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) designs and manufactures memory and storage products, including DRAM, NAND, high-bandwidth memory, and solid-state storage solutions.
While we acknowledge the potential of MU as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
The stock has 30 upward EPS revisions and no downward revisions for the upcoming fiscal year over the last three months, while revenue estimates show 33 upward revisions and no downward revisions. That gives Micron a very clean revision profile and a direct link between industry tightness and earnings momentum.
On June 24, Micron reported record fiscal third-quarter results, with revenue of $41.46 billion and earnings well ahead of expectations, while its fourth-quarter revenue outlook also came in above Wall Street estimates. The catalyst is the supply-demand imbalance in memory, especially as AI workloads increase demand for high-bandwidth memory, DRAM, and storage. Micron added another fresh signal on July 1, when it signed a long-term supply agreement with General Motors, one of several strategic customer agreements the company referenced around the quarter. The GM deal is not the core AI catalyst, but it reinforces the broader point: customers are locking in supply because memory has become a tighter, more strategic input.
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) designs and manufactures memory and storage products, including DRAM, NAND, high-bandwidth memory, and solid-state storage solutions.
While we acknowledge the potential of MU as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
2 months ago
Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) is one of the Top 10 Hot Stocks with the Highest Upside Potential. On June 25, Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) said that Edge Case has completed an independent review of its Safety Case, setting what the company described as a new benchmark for safety transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry.
According to the report, Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) retained Edge Case to carry out the review during the first quarter of 2026 as it expanded its driverless trucking network and tested new capabilities. After a three-month audit, Edge Case confirmed that the company's Safety Case is well-structured, follows industry best practices, and is actively updated. This highlighted the maturity of the Aurora Driver and its readiness for use on America's highways.
The Volvo VNL Autonomous truck integrated with the Aurora Driver.
This collaboration with Edge Case is an important step for Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) as it validates Safety Cases through an independent third-party review. The company's Safety Case is an evidence-based justification, which includes real-world data, testing, and engineering work, that shows why its autonomous driving technology is safe.
Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) believes that this evidence-based approach becomes increasingly important as autonomous technology scales. This helps build confidence among regulators, partners, and the public.
According to the report, Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) retained Edge Case to carry out the review during the first quarter of 2026 as it expanded its driverless trucking network and tested new capabilities. After a three-month audit, Edge Case confirmed that the company's Safety Case is well-structured, follows industry best practices, and is actively updated. This highlighted the maturity of the Aurora Driver and its readiness for use on America's highways.
The Volvo VNL Autonomous truck integrated with the Aurora Driver.
This collaboration with Edge Case is an important step for Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) as it validates Safety Cases through an independent third-party review. The company's Safety Case is an evidence-based justification, which includes real-world data, testing, and engineering work, that shows why its autonomous driving technology is safe.
Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) believes that this evidence-based approach becomes increasingly important as autonomous technology scales. This helps build confidence among regulators, partners, and the public.
3 months ago
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) is one of the 10 Interest Rate Sensitive Stocks to Buy Now.
On June 12, 2026, BMO Capital raised its price target on Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) to $27 from $24 and kept an Outperform rating as part of a broader note on Gaming and Lodging names. BMO Capital said World Cup anticipation has taken a back seat to strong RevPAR performance, which suggests upside to Q2 results and outlooks even if World Cup upside does not materialize. The firm added that World Cup expectations are fairly low and hotel prices have continued to moderate, moving lower at 70% of lodging REIT hotels since April.
On June 10, Ladenburg raised its price target on Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) to $28 from $25 previously and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Ladenburg said the company's RevPAR growth has been stronger than expected, while expectations remain low.
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Earlier in the month, Raymond James raised its price target on Host Hotels to $27 from $22 and kept an Outperform rating. Raymond James updated its lodging REIT models after Q1 earnings, updated guidance, and recent updates from the NAREIT REIT Week conference.
On June 12, 2026, BMO Capital raised its price target on Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) to $27 from $24 and kept an Outperform rating as part of a broader note on Gaming and Lodging names. BMO Capital said World Cup anticipation has taken a back seat to strong RevPAR performance, which suggests upside to Q2 results and outlooks even if World Cup upside does not materialize. The firm added that World Cup expectations are fairly low and hotel prices have continued to moderate, moving lower at 70% of lodging REIT hotels since April.
On June 10, Ladenburg raised its price target on Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) to $28 from $25 previously and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Ladenburg said the company's RevPAR growth has been stronger than expected, while expectations remain low.
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Earlier in the month, Raymond James raised its price target on Host Hotels to $27 from $22 and kept an Outperform rating. Raymond James updated its lodging REIT models after Q1 earnings, updated guidance, and recent updates from the NAREIT REIT Week conference.
3 months ago
ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is one of the best trending AI stocks to watch in 2026. Wells Fargo lifted the price target on ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) to $2,200 from $1,750 on June 22 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares, telling investors in a research note that the firm anticipates continued positive semi cap results in fiscal Q2.
ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) also received a rating update from JPMorgan on June 3. The firm raised the price target on the stock to EUR 1,900 from EUR 1,515 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares. ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) also received a rating update from BofA on June 4, with the firm lifting the price target on the stock to EUR 1,921 from EUR 1,710 and maintaining a Buy rating on the shares following the company's technology conference. The firm told investors in a research note that ASML Holding's (NASDAQ:ASML) extreme ultraviolet lithography capacity could increase beyond 90 units by 2027 as it reduces lead times and finds ***** embly efficiencies. The firm also sees China's demand recovering in 2027.
ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is involved in the development, production, marketing, sales, upgrading, and servicing of advanced semiconductor equipment systems. It includes lithography, metrology, and inspection systems.
While we acknowledge the potential of ASML as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) also received a rating update from JPMorgan on June 3. The firm raised the price target on the stock to EUR 1,900 from EUR 1,515 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares. ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) also received a rating update from BofA on June 4, with the firm lifting the price target on the stock to EUR 1,921 from EUR 1,710 and maintaining a Buy rating on the shares following the company's technology conference. The firm told investors in a research note that ASML Holding's (NASDAQ:ASML) extreme ultraviolet lithography capacity could increase beyond 90 units by 2027 as it reduces lead times and finds ***** embly efficiencies. The firm also sees China's demand recovering in 2027.
ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is involved in the development, production, marketing, sales, upgrading, and servicing of advanced semiconductor equipment systems. It includes lithography, metrology, and inspection systems.
While we acknowledge the potential of ASML as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
READ NEXT: 15 Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years AND 12 Best Stocks That Will Always Grow.
