The S&P 500 hit a record Tuesday as it rose for a fourth straight day, supported by rising technology stocks, hopes for a positive earnings season and a pause in oil’s recent surge.
The broad-based index closed higher by 0.58%, its first record closing high since Aug. 13. The Nasdaq Composite also jumped 0.45%. It also hit a record high for the second time this week.
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq’s gains were overwhelmingly powered by gains in tech companies, such as chipmakers Marvell and Broadcom.
Nvidia, the world’s largest public company, also rose and moved closer to becoming the first company to ever reach $6 trillion in market value. Other trillion-dollar tech stocks also rose Tuesday. Microsoft, Amazon, **** eX, Meta Platforms and Tesla shares all traded in the green.
Investors are also looking forward to the start of the third quarter’s earnings season, which begins in earnest next week with the country’s biggest banks reporting their results.

#rose

On September 8, 2026, Reuters reported that ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) plans to work with major customers. It includes Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM), Nvidia, Intel, Samsung, and SK Hynix to adapt its next-generation "High NA" extreme ultraviolet lithography tools so they can print larger data-center chips. It addresses a current limitation where the newer machines use a smaller mask than ASML's widely deployed standard EUV tools.
ASML targets a pilot production line using the larger masks by 2031 and high-volume manufacturing readiness by 2033. Chief technology officer Marco Pieters said these changes could lift the productivity of these systems by roughly 40%.
The larger-mask project could create a new growth opportunity for ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) while helping TSMC manufacture larger AI chips more efficiently. ASML plans to use its High NA EUV tools to handle chips as large as today's biggest data-center processors. The business expects the larger masks to increase system productivity by 40%. It could scale up demand for its next-generation equipment and help TSMC improve the economics of producing increasingly large and complex chips.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM)'s planned use gives ASML a clear path toward commercializing the technology. TSMC plans to introduce High NA EUV into advanced-node high-volume production from 2030. ASML aims to show its larger-mask technology through a pilot line in 2031. TSMC's commitment could give ASML greater visibility into future equipment demand. Early use could help TSMC maintain its advanced-chip manufacturing advantage.
The collaboration could solidify both companies' positions as chipmakers develop larger and more powerful processors. ASML can extend its High NA roadmap beyond its current chip-size limitation. TSMC can prepare its manufacturing processes for the next generation of AI chips. The partnership gives ASML an opportunity to deepen its relationship with one of its largest customers and gives TSMC access to a technology that could support future advanced-chip production.

#asml #technology #plans #next

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +0.17% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.67%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26) rose +0.20%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ26) rose +0.70%.
Stock indexes settled mixed on Friday, with the broader market recovering from early losses as short covering emerged after crude oil prices gave up an early advance and fell more than -1% on hopes that diplomacy could resume crude flows from the Middle East. Stock indexes also found support from strength in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks, along with a rally in cryptocurrency-exposed stocks.
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The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is entering a new phase, and this time, the battle is moving deeper into the data center. It is no longer simply about who can build the fastest AI accelerator. Hyperscalers are scrambling for more compute, faster connectivity, and better power efficiency as AI workloads continue to grow at a breakneck pace. That is opening the door for chipmakers that can deliver customized, energy-efficient solutions at scale.
Qualcomm (QCOM) wants a seat at that table. The company just landed a major multi-generational collaboration with Amazon (AMZN) to supply customized silicon, systems, and related technology for large-scale AI data centers, with a focus on inference. The partnership also extends into high-speed optical connectivity, an increasingly critical piece of the AI infrastructure puzzle.
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The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is entering a new phase, and this time, the battle is moving deeper into the data center. It is no longer simply about who can build the fastest AI accelerator. Hyperscalers are scrambling for more compute, faster connectivity, and better power efficiency as AI workloads continue to grow at a breakneck pace. That is opening the door for chipmakers that can deliver customized, energy-efficient solutions at scale.
Qualcomm (QCOM) wants a seat at that table. The company just landed a major multi-generational collaboration with Amazon (AMZN) to supply customized silicon, systems, and related technology for large-scale AI data centers, with a focus on inference. The partnership also extends into high-speed optical connectivity, an increasingly critical piece of the AI infrastructure puzzle.
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#customized #amzn

KCHP launched September 15, 2026 on NYSE Arca, giving U.S. investors a single-ticker bet on South Korean semiconductor companies at a 0.65% expense ratio.
Unlike broad Korea funds EWY and FLKR or global chip ETFs SOXX and SMH, KCHP targets only Korean chipmakers but charges more than all of them.
With just one day of trading history and likely wide bid-ask spreads, KCHP carries real liquidity risk on top of concentrated memory-chip exposure.
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#korea

On the surface, Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) is the type of company you would expect to benefit tremendously from the generative artificial intelligence (AI) boom. It provides the computing power and data storage vital for running and training these complex algorithms. But while its stock captured some gains early in the AI era, it has more recently lagged behind other AI infrastructure stocks.
Oracle's shares are up by a relatively modest 69% over the last five years, well behind chipmakers such as Nvidia and Micron Technology, which have soared by 885% and 1,212%, respectively, in the same time frame. Let's discuss the pros and cons of Oracle, and attempt to predict what a $1,000 position could be worth by the end of the decade.
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Like the leadership teams at many tech giants, Oracle's management recognized the long-term potential of the generative AI boom fairly early in the trend. They quickly moved to position the company on the pick-and-shovel side of the opportunity, providing cloud services and data center capacity to companies that were working to create and market consumer-facing large language models (LLMs). That push into the cloud infrastructure segment was underpinned by a substantial reorganization of Oracle's corporate structure.
This year, the company has already laid off 21,000 employees. That number is expected to rise with a $700 million addition to its restructuring plan (which is now worth $2.8 billion); much of the new spending is earmarked for severance payments and other exit expenses.

#NVIDIA #flashing #early

U.S. stock futures were little changed to moderately higher on Wednesday as investors ***** sed further military developments involving the United States and Iran, movements in oil and bond markets, developments in artificial intelligence and renewed trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
At 02:48 ET (06:48 GMT), S&P 500 futures were up 6 points, or 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 57 points, or 0.2%. Dow futures were broadly unchanged.
Wall Street equities declined on Tuesday following exchanges of attacks between the U.S. and Iran and strikes against Saudi Arabia by Houthi forces in Yemen.
Technology stocks were also affected by market reaction to OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra model, with software and services companies declining while some AI infrastructure-related companies, including chipmakers and data centre-linked industrial groups, received investor interest.
U.S. government bonds have also come under selling pressure. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was trading just below 5%, close to its highest level in almost two decades.

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Impax ******* et Management, based in London and specializing in sustainable investing, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund". The letter can be downloaded here. The US Sustainable Economy portfolio outperformed the Russell 1000 in Q2 2026, with Institutional Class at 17.96%, Investor Class at 17.95%, and Class A at 17.92%, versus the index's 15.14%. Sector allocation and stock selection drove performance. The sustainability tools, including the Impax Sustainability Lens and Corporate Resilience framework, contributed positively. Equity markets rallied, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new highs before retreating. A key trend was rotation into AI and tech stocks, supported by mega-cap earnings and data center investments (US$750bn to US$1tn). In the second half of 2026, markets may remain volatile amid debates on AI adoption pace and economic momentum. However, growth tied to energy security and efficiency remains compelling, with demand for power, grid, and resource-efficient solutions supporting companies that benefit. The team focuses on businesses with strong growth, sound management, and attractive valuations, adjusting holdings as needed. This approach aims to build well-diversified, differentiated portfolios. Also, please check the fund's top five holdings for its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund highlighted Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) as a notable contributor to performance. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) provides materials engineering solutions, equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor and related industries. On September 04, 2026, Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) closed at $454.71 per share. Over the past month, Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) declined 12.91%, but its shares are up 180.60% over the past year. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) has a market capitalization of $360.86 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $161.75 - $739.67
Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund stated the following regarding Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) (Semiconductor Equipment, Information Technology) is owned for its Sustainability Lens exposure to Digital Infrastructure and Education themes, and for its high Corporate Resilience score. The stock benefited from a recovery in semiconductor capital expenditure, with leading-edge logic and memory chipmakers restarting investment programs deferred from the prior year. Applied Materials reported strong order intake and revised its full-year guidance upward, reflecting the broad-based nature of the semiconductor equipment recovery."

#NASDAQ #sustainable #economy

Boring investing strategies aren't always bad. While some people look for hidden opportunities that no one is considering, the best investments may be hidden in plain sight.
That's why my boring prediction is that AI stocks will continue to rally. These stocks aren't exactly the greatest-kept secrets. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has grown into the world's most valuable publicly traded company in recent years. More investors are also looking toward smaller AI stocks instead of just relying on chipmakers, which is the same approach I have used for my portfolio.
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It may be boring to hear yet another person advocate for AI stocks, but the technology's evolution and upcoming catalysts suggest that this approach is still solid.
AI investors should carefully monitor Nvidia and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) when ****** sing how far the AI rally can go. This has been true for years. While I have been bullish about AI stocks for years, their recent results have increased my resolve.

#NVIDIA #continue

Nvidia has agreed to buy AI firm Hugging Face for $12.9 billion in a move that expands the chipmaker's capabilities beyond hardware and up the AI stack. Hugging Face — the AI company at the center of a hacking incident earlier this year that raised cybersecurity concerns — has exploded in popularity, now boasting 18 million users, providing an open-source hub for collaborative machine learning. In a blog post Thursday, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Hugging Face "will remain an open platform for the entire AI ecosystem."
The deal follows a series of acquisitions within the AI industry as chipmakers and financial companies alike rush to lock down the open models atop the AI stack. The Hugging Face deal marks the second-largest for Nvidia; the chip company entered a $20 billion non-exclusive agreement to buy **** ets from chipmaker Groq in December. The chip company closed a similar deal last month, striking a $6 billion structured agreement with Poolside, an open-weight model builder. Also last month, financial infrastructure firm Stripe agreed to acquire open-weight model aggregator OpenRouter for $7.5 billion.
— Jake Angelo

#company #agreed #firm #stack

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.71% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.79%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -1.29%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.71%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -1.25%.
Stock indices retreated on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 falling to a 4-week low, the Dow Jones Industrials sliding to a 1-month low, and the Nasdaq 100 posting a 1-week low. Stocks fell as surging oil prices boosted inflation expectations and bond yields and ramped up expectations that global central banks will keep raising interest rates. Investors are demanding higher yields to hold bonds as concerns intensify over persistent inflation, government spending, and surging corporate borrowing to finance the AI buildout. The higher bond yields sparked a retreat in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks on Tuesday.
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down by -0.44% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.96%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.46%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are down -0.98%.
Stock indices are trading lower today, with the S&P 500 falling to a 4-week low and the Dow Jones Industrials and the Nasdaq 100 posting 1-week lows. Stocks are sliding as rising oil prices boost inflation expectations and ramp up expectations that global central banks will keep raising interest rates. Investors are demanding higher yields to hold bonds as concerns intensify about persistent inflation, government spending, and surging corporate borrowing to finance the AI buildout. The higher bond yields have sparked a retreat in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks today.
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#NASDAQ

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down by -0.66% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -1.30%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.66%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are down -1.26%.
Stock indices are trading lower today, with the S&P 500 falling to a 4-week low and the Dow Jones Industrials and the Nasdaq 100 posting 1-week lows. Stocks are sliding as rising oil prices boost inflation expectations and ramp up expectations that global central banks will keep raising interest rates. Investors are demanding higher yields to hold bonds as concerns intensify about persistent inflation, government spending, and surging corporate borrowing to finance the AI buildout. The higher bond yields have sparked a retreat in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks today.
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#down #today #hour #stocks

When it comes to profiting from the current AI boom, you don't necessarily have to invest in the central players. Sure, the likes of Nvidia (NVDA), Micron (MU), and TSMC (TSM) are raking in the money and giving shareholders triple-digit returns.
But sometimes, the better opportunities lie with the companies serving as the foundation of the AI boom. The ones supplying the materials, equipment, and infrastructure that make up the rest of data centers.
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That brings us to an interesting matchup in that AI infrastructure play. One company is providing connectivity materials that all data centers need to move all their information across, well, everywhere, while the other supplies the equipment to the chipmakers themselves.
Both companies are pillars of the AI boom, but they're supporting different sides of the sector.

#boom #infrastructure #data

The rapid buildout of AI infrastructure has been driving a strong demand cycle for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) benefits from such a trend, thanks to chipmakers increasing spending on advanced DRAM, HBM, leading-edge logic, as well as advanced packaging.
This trend is evidenced by the company's latest results, which highlight real financial growth. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) reported record revenue of $9.12 billion, with non-GAAP EPS of $3.50 and $3.17 on a GAAP basis. Importantly, gross margin was above 50%, demonstrating its 13th consecutive quarter of YoY gross-margin expansion.
The company is not just benefiting from elevated semiconductor spending. It is gaining share too. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) upgraded its Semiconductor Systems revenue expectations for CY 2026, anticipating growth faster than the broader semiconductor equipment market. Notably, the momentum seems to be robust in DRAM, leading-edge foundry/logic, and advanced packaging. Collectively, they continue to become critical as AI chips are more complex.
Furthermore, the numbers support operating leverage. For Q4, the company expects revenue of ~$10.25 billion, demonstrating YoY growth of 51%. The non-GAAP EPS is anticipated to reach $4.02, implying growth of 85% YoY. Semiconductor Systems revenue is projected to increase by 62% to ~$7.9 billion.
UBS ******* yst Timothy Arcuri kept a "Buy" rating on Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT)'s stock and a price objective of $675, highlighting the company's aggressive capacity expansion and continued share gains. The long-term thesis needs to be understood, with Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) aiming to double its systems output capacity by CY 2028, and ******* yst's model expecting systems revenue approaching ~$14 billion per quarter and earnings reaching $30 per share.

#amat #semiconductor #systems

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.40% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up by +0.94%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.35%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are up +0.94%.
Stock indices are climbing today, supported by weakness in crude oil prices, which is pushing bond yields lower. WTI crude oil is down more than -3% today, easing inflation expectations and knocking the 10-year T-note yield down by -4 bp to 4.66%. Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks are also moving higher today, rebounding from recent weakness. Short covering has emerged in chipmakers ahead of Nvidia's quarterly earnings results after the close on Wednesday.
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up by +0.16% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up by +0.51%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.15%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are up +0.45%.
Stock indices are climbing today, supported by weakness in crude oil prices, which is pushing bond yields lower. WTI crude oil is down more than -3% today, easing inflation expectations and knocking the 10-year T-note yield down by -5 bp to 4.65%. Crude prices tumbled today on a news report that the US would be returning diplomats to Middle East embassies, easing concerns about an escalation of the Iran war. Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks are also moving higher today, rebounding from recent weakness. Short covering has emerged in chipmakers ahead of Nvidia's quarterly earnings results after the close on Wednesday.
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Lowell, Arkansas-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is a leading North American transportation and logistics company. It provides freight transportation, intermodal, truckload, dedicated, brokerage, and supply chain solutions, leveraging technology, capacity, and infrastructure to improve efficiency. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $25.9 billion.
Shares of this leading transportation and logistics company have significantly outperformed the broader market over the past year. JBHT has gained 73.1% over this period, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 18.3%. Likewise, JBHT has climbed 33.7% so far this year, outperforming the S&P 500's 11.8% year-to-date gain.
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#market

Valued at a market cap of $17.9 billion, Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) is a global leader in delivering end-to-end solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges, with 47,000 employees worldwide. With expertise spanning advanced manufacturing, cities and places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation, and water, Jacobs helps create a more connected, sustainable world through advisory, consulting, planning, design, program, and lifecycle management services.
Shares of the Dallas, Texas-based company have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. J stock has risen 2.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 18.3%. However, shares of the company are up 14.5% on a YTD basis, outpacing SPX's 11.8% gain.
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#solutions #texas

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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With a market cap of $25.8 billion, Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) is a property and casualty insurance company that has built its business around a network of independent insurance agencies. Headquartered in Fairfield, Ohio, the company provides a broad range of commercial, personal, life, and specialty insurance products across 46 states. Its operations span commercial lines, personal lines, excess and surplus lines, life insurance, and investments, giving CINF a diversified insurance and investment portfolio.
Shares of the insurance ****** an have trailed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. CINF stock has increased 10.2% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 18.3%. Moreover, shares of the company are up 4.8% on a YTD basis, lagging behind SPX's 11.8% gain.
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#Stock #personal #life

Prussia, Pennsylvania-based Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the largest hospital and healthcare service providers in the U.S. and the U.K. With a market cap of $10.4 billion, the company operates through two core businesses: Acute Care Services and Behavioral Health Services. Its broad network includes hospitals, emergency departments, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, physician services, and health insurance offerings
Shares of this health care giant have notably struggled to keep up with the broader market over the past year. UHS has declined 5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 18.3%. The disconnect has become even starker in 2026, with UHS down 19.1% year to date while the broader benchmark has advanced 11.8%.
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#broader #market #year

New York-based BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) is the world's largest ******* et manager, overseeing a vast range of investments for institutions, financial advisors, and individual investors worldwide. Beyond its dominant iShares ETF franchise, the company offers active and index strategies, private market investments, cash management, and technology solutions through its Aladdin platform. The company has a market capitalization of $181.6 billion.
Despite its massive scale and strong business momentum, BlackRock's stock has had a relatively muted run. BLK stock has grown 2.1% over the past 52 weeks and 9.6% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 18.3% over the past year and has grown 11.8% in 2026.
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#index #Investments

CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) is heading into its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Aug. 26 with expectations that are already extremely high. CrowdStrike's last quarter was strong almost everywhere that mattered. Revenue beat expectations, net new ARR accelerated, profitability improved, and management raised its full-year outlook. CRWD stock has climbed 63% year-to-date (YTD), outperforming the broader market. Nonetheless, it is no longer only a question of whether CrowdStrike will beat Wall Street's estimates in Q2. The cybersecurity company now needs to show that the momentum seen in Q1 will continue to justify its sky-high valuation.
CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity company. Its Falcon platform helps businesses protect computers, cloud systems, identities, data, and other technology from cyberattacks. It uses cloud-based security and AI to detect, prevent, and respond to threats. Here are three things investors need to watch in the Q2 report:
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#investors

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.47%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.94% this morning as chipmakers rebounded, with lower bond yields providing additional support after oil prices extended declines.
Chip and AI infrastructure stocks climbed in pre-market trading, rebounding from yesterday's rout. The gains signaled cautious optimism ahead of Nvidia's second-quarter earnings report on Wednesday, a key test for the AI trade and the broader market.
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#chipmakers #futures

Atlanta, Georgia-based Equifax Inc. (EFX) operates as a data, ***** ytics, and technology company. Valued at a market cap of $22.6 billion, the company operates through three segments: Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions (USIS), and International, and offers services that enable customers to verify income, employment, educational history, criminal justice data, healthcare professional licensure, and more.
EFX stock has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, declining 23.7% compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 18.3% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has fallen nearly 10.3%, underperforming the SPX's 11.8% rise.
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Philip Morris International (PM) shares closed higher on Aug. 24 after announcing a contract manufacturing agreement with Altria Group (MO). Under the arrangement, PM's non-U.S. affiliates will work with Philip Morris USA on combustible-cigarette manufacturing, with initial shipments expected to begin in early 2027.
Following today's rally, Philip Morris stock is up nearly 25% versus its year-to-date low.
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.28% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down by -0.97%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.27%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -0.95%.
Stock indices settled mostly lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 falling to a 2.5-week low and the Nasdaq 100 falling to a 3-week low. The broader market was under pressure on Monday amid the weakness in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks. Also, weighing on market sentiment was the collapse of trade talks late last Friday between Canada and the US, prompting the US to apply a 50% tariff on about $20 billion of Canadian goods. Canada announced retaliation on US goods that will take effect on September 8.
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Alibaba fell after it announced a roughly $10.2 billion equity raise to fund more AI investment. The company is issuing 710 million new shares at HK$112.70, an 8.4% discount to the previous close. Shareholders will see their stakes diluted by roughly 3.6%, so the negative reaction was understandable. I bought (BABA) after the fall. What interested me was not simply that the shares were lower. A lower price by itself has never been enough for me. What changed was the combination of the price, the capital raise, and what management did almost immediately afterward.
Chairman Joseph Tsai bought about $10.3 million of stock and CEO Eddie Wu bought roughly $5 million, both at prices very close to where the new shares were issued. These appear to be their first meaningfully reported open-market purchases. That caught my attention. Alibaba has just asked outside shareholders to accept dilution so it can spend more heavily on AI. The two people closest to that decision then used their money to buy the shares created by the market's discomfort with it. Corporate capital allocation tells you what management thinks should happen with the company's money. Insider buying tells you what management is prepared to do with its own. I prefer the second signal.
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