A couple of quiet roster moves at the outset of this week's series against the Pittsburgh Pirates might have ramifications that ripple into next season for the Cincinnati Reds.
That is, **** uming there is a season next season and MLB owners don't make the worst business decision since Blockbuster refused to buy 3-year-old Netflix in 2000, and shut down the game over a money-grab obsession with a salary cap.
Reds schedule 'Sunday Night Baseball' Cincinnati Reds Aug. 30 game flexed to 'Sunday Night Baseball'
Until then, the Reds have reinstalled Matt McLain – once considered a part of their competitive foundation — at second base after a week at Louisville on a rehab **** ignment for a calf injury.
That follows an extended look at top infield prospect Edwin Arroyo at that position, during a rocky, defensively sloppy, two-month big-league debut.

#next #game

Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham spoke at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Thursday, and he explained why there needs to be a "seismic change" to the college football landscape in the coming years.
NIL has completely changed college athletics in recent years, and a lack of rules and regulations on player compensation have made for an uneven playing field across the country. Whittingham believes there needs to be more restrictions in place.
"There's no guardrails and there's no parameters," Whittingham said. "So I believe there has to be a seismic change in college football, and I think there will be in the next 2-4 years. Part of that will be getting a handle on NIL and a salary cap."
Adding restrictions to what schools can and can't do with NIL, and implementing a salary cap similar to the NFL — limiting how much programs can spend on a yearly basis — would go a long way in bringing a sense of balance to the sport.
Money has always been the driving force in college athletics, and it always will. But now that paying players is legal and out in the open, there needs to be regulations put in place so that every program is forced to follow the same guidelines.

#college #seismic

From his rise as an Ohio State star to now a stud NFL receiver, Chris Olave is about to be compensated very well. Adam Schefter has reported that Olave will be signing a new 4-year contract extension with the New Orleans Saints that will pay him up to $132 million dollars.
The former Buckeye wide receiver standout was one of the most productive wide receivers in school history and has shown to be a valuable player at the professional level as well. When he was at Ohio State, Olave was known as one of the elite big-play threats and a polished route runner. He finished his college career with 176 catches, 2,711 receiving yards and a school-record 35 receiving touchdowns. He earned All-American honors in 2021 while also being the team captain.
Olave was drafted at No. 11 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2022 NFL draft, and his success has translated at the next level. He has 291 career catches for 3,728 yards and 19 touchdowns. In 2025 he had a 100-catch season as well as 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. Coming off such a productive year, the Saints were anxious to try to lock down their star receiver with a new contract.
Ohio State fans can be proud that they continue to be one of the premier destinations for wide receivers. And they are able to push that they learn the skills necessary in Columbus to translate at the NFL-level and then earn life-changing money.
Contact/Follow us BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion.

#ohio #state #level #yards

LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Jeeno Thitikul took the first step toward the missing prize of her career Thursday when she opened with a 7-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes for a two-shot lead over Haeran Ryu and Shiho Kuwaki of ***** an in the AIG Women's Open.
Thitikul, one of only two players to have been No. 1 in women's world ranking without ever having won a major, made three straight birdies early in her afternoon round and kept bogeys off her card the rest of the way.
The 23-year-old Thai has been overlooked during the LPGA major season dominated by Ryu and Nelly Korda, who have split the four majors. Korda, who replaced Thitikul at No. 1 in April, won the first two majors and Ryu won the next two.
Ryu put herself in good position to make it three in a row — not since Inbee Park in 2013 has anyone claimed three straight majors — with two birdies on her last three holes for a 66. She won the Women's PGA at Hazeltine and closed with 60 to win the Evian Championship.
"I was so amazed, and I asked my caddie why I'm playing well this week," Ryu said. "I think it's because I'm more calm and enjoying the golf more, that's why these days my golf is going pretty well."

#lytham #korda #major

The Eagles' second practice featured a cameo from Brian Dawkins, an illuminating news conference from Vic Fangio, and my realization that Makai Lemon is partial to blue raspberry water ice from Rita's.
For a comprehensive breakdown of everything that happened at practice, be sure to watch or listen to our Thursday show, which detailed essentially every play from practice and much more, but here are a few big-picture takeaways I left the Jefferson Health Complex with:
After an opening practice mostly defined by the new-look Eagles offense showing some encouraging signs, things were much more even between the offense and defense on Thursday. I usually attribute "muddy" practices where you don't have as many notes to a strong defensive line causing more broken-down plays, but the Eagles' secondary also deserves plenty of credit for the number of passing plays that wound up with scrambles or check downs to the flat.
What did stand out amidst the stalemate were two of the players central to it: DeVonta Smith and Quinyon Mitchell. Smith got the better of Mitchell on consecutive plays early in practice, the first coming on a slant route where he beat Mitchell to the inside for Hurts to find him in rhythm. The next play, Smith broke toward the sideline and made a nice, leaping catch over Mitchell and seemed to get his feet in bounds along the sideline, although his defensive teammates in close proximity protested the catch.
Seeing these flashes from Smith when matched up against Mitchell isn't an entirely new phenomenon, but Mitchell's most competitive moments in each of his first two training camps came against A.J. Brown, not Smith. And, as we're evaluating whether Smith is truly ready to step into a No. 1 receiver role for the Eagles this season, being able to create separation against an All-Pro cornerback who so seldom allows it on Sundays is an important box to check.

#smith #Eagles #plays #defensive

The Seattle Seahawks have some big contract decisions coming up on their big defensive tackles. While time is on their side regarding Byron Murphy II, who isn't even extension eligible until next offseason, this year is the last of Leonard Williams' three-year contract. Williams confirmed that extension talks have been opened, but he didn't go into any real details beyond that.
If you're already antsy regarding the future of one of Seattle's most important players, perhaps this will put you at ease. In a guest appearance on Daily Puck Drop with Jason Puckett, longtime NFL insider Mike Garofalo indicated that a deal is imminent. How imminent? We shouldn't be worrying about it by the time the Seahawks hang their latest Super Bowl banner.
"It is going to be a big number," Garofalo said. "It'll be before Week 1, I'll put it to you like that, and it's going to be a big number from my understanding.
"A lot of teams now are playing defenses that are really relying upon defensive tackles. The Eagles paid both of their guys [Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis] a combined $64 million per year at defensive tackle. It used to be the defensive ends were getting all the money—I mean DTs got paid along the way, but now it's like really big money for these guys because a lot of these defenses, particularly the Eagles, rely upon these defensive tackles to create havoc up front. Same for the Seahawks and what they're doing."
Garofalo is referencing Jalen Carter's $38 million/year extension, which makes him (for now) the highest paid defensive tackle in the league. Jordan Davis' contract extension was three years for $78 million, or $26 million/year.

#garofalo

Derek McInnes will officially begin his reign as Rangers boss with a trip to Tannadice Park on Friday night. Despite snapping up seven new names, the Scotsman is expected to be backed with further additions before the window is slammed shut next month. But the focus must be on the upcoming clash with Dundee United, as a victory on the road should boost the Gers ahead of their crucial Europa League qualifier against Jagiellonia Białystok.
Although their most recent encounter finished 4-2 in favour of Rangers, a last-gasp spot-kick from Nedim Bajrami saw them escape defeat when they clashed heads in Dundee back in December. It won't be a stroll in the park for the Glasgow giants, and it remains to be seen whether McInnes replicates last season's tactical mastery while in charge of Hearts.
The Light Blues have replaced Jack Butland with Ivor Pandur, as the former Hull City goalkeeper has been roped in as the new 'number 1'. Veteran Liam Kelly would continue as the understudy to the Croatian following his contract renewal earlier this summer.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JULY 26: Ben Godfrey of Rangers with a headed clearance during a pre-season friendly match between Rangers and West Ham at Ibrox Stadium on July 26, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
James Tavernier's departure has left a massive void down the right-hand side. Ross McCrorie has returned to his boyhood club, but the gaffer should rely on Dujon Sterling, who has impressed as a fullback in their pre-season outings. Ben Godfrey, snapped up on a season-long loan from Atalanta, is expected to feature alongside Emmanuel Fernandez in the heart of the backline. Tuur Rommens has been a revelation since his January arrival, and his presence on the left would offer a perfect balance between defence and attack.

#july

In the eyes of New England Patriots nose tackle Cory Durden, Christian Gonzalez sets the standard at the cornerback position in the NFL.
According to WEEI's Justin Turpin, Durden lauded Gonzalez as being the best cornerback in the league after the team's training camp practice on Thursday.
"It's dope," Durden said regarding playing on the same team as Gonzalez. "Obviously, having the best corner in the game behind you. It's a lot of confidence."
Gonzalez recorded 10 passes defensed last season with the Patriots. He did not register an interception in the regular season, but did record one in the playoffs, along with a sack and seven passes defensed.
The Patriots' star defender is expected to lead the charge for New England in the secondary in 2026 behind Durden, who is in line to be the team's starting nose tackle next season.

#durden

Real Housewives of Orange County alum Jeana Keough is nearing the end of her tongue cancer treatment, but she's making clear the fight is far from over.
According to a report Page Six published Thursday, July 30, Keough, 70, discussed her prognosis via email, writing, "It's upsetting to know that even after all this treatment, I still only have a 40 to 60 percent cure rate within the next five years. We're just praying that I'm on the good side of that coin flip."
She continued, "I can see the finish line now, but I'm hearing it's a long climb to recovery and that I'll likely have the feeding tube for two to six months."
Instagram / karakeoughboz
Keough also revealed that her diagnosis was delayed after what she described as a misdiagnosis by her longtime dentist. She stated that she initially sought treatment for a sore on her tongue, but her dentist believed one of her teeth was rubbing against it and repeatedly filed the tooth down over several visits rather than referring her to a specialist or recommending a biopsy.

#treatment #orange

Boise, Idaho-based Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) designs, develops, manufactures, and sells memory and storage products. Valued at $1 trillion by market cap, the company manufactures and markets dynamic random access memory chips, static random access memory chips (SRAMs), flash memory, semiconductor components, and memory modules.
Shares of this chip giant have massively outperformed the broader market over the past year. MU has gained 637.6% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, MU's stock rose 187.5%, surpassing the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Ahead of Microsoft Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for MSFT Stock
Broadcom Leads 3 AI Stocks Quietly Raising Their Dividends, One by 161%

#memory #Stock #access #chips

Houston, Texas-based Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) is an energy infrastructure company primarily operating in North America. The company has a market cap of $70.6 billion and operates through Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals, and CO2 segments. KMI owns and operates interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines and storage systems, natural gas gathering systems and natural gas processing and treating facilities, among others.
KMI shares have lagged behind the broader market slightly over the past year, growing 16.2% compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 16.3% surge. However, in 2026, the stock has risen nearly 15%, outperforming the SPX's 8.5% gain.
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Ahead of Microsoft Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for MSFT Stock
Broadcom Leads 3 AI Stocks Quietly Raising Their Dividends, One by 161%

#Stock

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.24%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.32% this morning as a selloff in chipmakers abated, while investors awaited earnings from two of the world's largest AI spenders and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
Chip and AI infrastructure stocks edged higher in pre-market trading, stabilizing after days of selling. Providing some relief was data storage company Seagate Technology Holdings (STX), which climbed over +5% in pre-market trading after posting blowout FQ4 results and issuing FQ1 guidance that smashed Wall Street's estimates. Also, SK Hynix executives said on the earnings call that strong memory-chip demand could persist for years, although shares of the memory chip giant tumbled more than -9% in Seoul as its 13-fold surge in quarterly net profit failed to impress investors.
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Ahead of Microsoft Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for MSFT Stock
Broadcom Leads 3 AI Stocks Quietly Raising Their Dividends, One by 161%

#earnings #futures #selloff #investors

By
July 29, 2026 5:02 am ET
Listen
(2 min)
ASM International ASM 9.53%
increase; up pointing triangle
shares plunged after a boost to revenue guidance for next year came short of rosy forecasts, as investor expectations for companies exposed to artificial intelligence keep growing.

#july #increase #boost #revenue

Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) generates, stores, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power to retail and wholesale customers in North America. The company has a market cap of $185.2 billion and operates through Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and NEER segments. NextEra generates electricity from wind, solar, nuclear, natural gas, and other clean energy ***** ets.
The electricity supplier's shares have rallied the broader market over the past year, growing 25.2% compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 16.3% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has risen nearly 11.2%, outperforming the SPX's 8.5% rise as well.
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Ahead of Microsoft Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for MSFT Stock
Broadcom Leads 3 AI Stocks Quietly Raising Their Dividends, One by 161%

#energy #company #Stock #electricity

With a market cap of $267.1 billion, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is one of the largest diversified financial services companies in the United States, providing a broad range of banking, lending, investment, wealth management, and financial services to consumers, businesses, and institutions. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the bank serves millions of customers through branches, ATMs, digital banking platforms, and commercial banking offices across the U.S.
Wells Fargo has struggled to keep pace with the broader market. Its stock has risen 4.6% over the past 52 weeks and has declined 6.8% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 16.3% over the past year and risen 8.5% in 2026.
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Ahead of Microsoft Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for MSFT Stock
Broadcom Leads 3 AI Stocks Quietly Raising Their Dividends, One by 161%

#banking #wells #Stock #Services

Miami, Florida-based Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is a leading global cruise company that owns and operates three distinct cruise brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Valued at a market capitalization of $9.2 billion, the company offers itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide and serves the contemporary, premium, and ultra-luxury cruise markets.
NCLH shares have lagged behind the broader market over the past year and in 2026. NCLH stock has grown 11.1% over the past 52 weeks and has fallen 4.9% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 16.3% over the past year and risen 8.5% in 2026.
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Ahead of Microsoft Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for MSFT Stock
Broadcom Leads 3 AI Stocks Quietly Raising Their Dividends, One by 161%

#cruises

There's one less eligible prince in Europe! Prince Mirko of Panagyurishte is engaged to Dr. Marta Embid. The prince, who is also a doctor known as Dr. Mirko Saxe-Coburg, will marry Marta next year, according to ******* O!'s sister brand HOLA! Spain.
While a date has not been set, sources told HOLA! that the wedding is expected to take place in June, and in the very city where the couple's love story began: Madrid.
Prince Mirko, the eldest son of Prince Kubrat of Bulgaria and Doña Carla María de la Soledad Royo-Villanova y Urrestarazu, has been with his fiancée since 2023. The engaged pair are said to have met at Madrid's San Carlos Clinical Hospital during their medical training.
Mirko is the grandson of Bulgaria's last Tsar, Simeon II. His grandfather reigned from 1943 until 1946, when the monarchy in Bulgaria was abolished.
Prince Mirko of Bulgaria and his partner Dr. Marta Embid are engaged (Instagram/ mirkosajonia)

#prince #engaged

Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT), headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, provides cybersecurity and convergence of networking and security solutions. Valued at $111.6 billion by market cap, the company offers network security appliances, software, and subscription services. Fortinet systems integrate the industry's broadest suite of security technologies, including firewall, VPN, antivirus, intrusion prevention (IPS), web filtering, antispam, and traffic shaping.
Shares of this cybersecurity giant have outperformed the broader market over the past year. FTNT has gained 43% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, FTNT stock is up 88.9%, surpassing SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Ahead of Microsoft Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for MSFT Stock
Broadcom Leads 3 AI Stocks Quietly Raising Their Dividends, One by 161%

#security #fortinet

Our ****** ysts just identified a stock with the potential to be the next Nvidia. Tell us how you invest and we'll show you why it's our #1 pick. Tap here.
Philips had the kind of quarter that sounds great until you read past the headline. Sales up, margins up, cash flow guidance up. Then you notice the margin beat is wearing a costume: a U.S. tariff refund, not better medicine.
Philips posted second-quarter sales of €4.4 billion (about $5 billion), up 4% on a comparable basis. Adjusted EBITA margin jumped to 16.4%, but a €186 million US tariff refund did most of the actual lifting, worth 4.2 percentage points out of €609 million in operating income. Take that refund away and underlying margin actually slipped.
Orders told a rougher story: comparable intake fell 1%, dragged down by several big Connected Care contracts in North America that simply slid into next quarter. Europe, meanwhile, posted strong double-digit order growth, no asterisk required. All three divisions still grew, Diagnosis & Treatment up 2%, Connected Care up 2%, Personal Health up a genuinely solid 8%.
Management left full-year sales guidance untouched at 3-4.5%, but raised margin guidance to 13.5-14% and lifted free cash flow guidance to €1.5-1.7 billion, all while quietly excluding the still-unresolved Respironics legal mess, including active US investigations. Shares fell anyway. Investors did the math on the refund themselves.

#billion #connected

Over the past five years, Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares have climbed by 145%, outpacing broader equities. The good news is that the tech leader is still riding a significant momentum that could lead to more market-beating returns in the coming years. In fact, in my view, Alphabet stock may double by the end of the decade. Here are three reasons why.
Alphabet's bread and **** er is advertising. The company is a leader in the digital ads **** e thanks to Google and YouTube, both of which are the most popular platforms in their respective categories. Alphabet's advertising business is improving thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), with AI overviews and AI mode driving stronger engagement. Sales growth in this unit has been robust. In the second quarter, Google advertising revenue was $81.6 billion, up 14.4% year over year. We could see ad sales growth maintain a solid northbound path as Alphabet doubles down on AI.
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 »
Alphabet's cloud computing business is firing on all cylinders. In the second quarter, Google Cloud's revenue was $24.8 billion, almost 82% higher than the year-ago period. There is a clear trend here. Cloud sales growth was 63% in the first quarter and 48% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The segment's operating income was even more impressive. It came in at $8.8 billion, 212% higher than the prior-year quarter. Once again, Alphabet's AI-related work is doing much of the heavy lifting, and there is more where that came from. Alphabet ended the quarter with a cloud backlog of $514 billion.
That grants the company significant visibility for at least the next few quarters. True, capex is growing fast, too. Alphabet initially expected capex between $180 billion and $190 billion this year. The company now expects to pour between $195 billion and $205 billion. Also, Alphabet's free cash flow was negative in the second quarter. That spooked some investors, leading to a sharp post-earnings dip. But Alphabet is clearly benefiting from its AI investments and should continue to do so. The stock may rebound as Alphabet justifies its capex and revenue and earnings growth accelerate even further.

#Growth #NVIDIA

Our **** ysts just identified a stock with the potential to be the next Nvidia. Tell us how you invest and we'll show you why it's our #1 pick. Tap here.
Here's a rather, um, fun diary entry from the annals of our AI-addled market: South Korea memory chip maker SK Hynix posted a 557% increase in operating profit for its most recent quarter on Wednesday. But rather than sending the once-hot stock to the moon, the print led to a mass sell-off that dragged South Korea's Kospi down with it.
SK Hynix said revenue rose to about $55 billion, up 257% from the same quarter a year prior. Net profits skyrocketed about 1,242%. Still, those eye-popping numbers weren't enough for investors addicted to four-digit growth in the chip sector.
South Korea-listed SK Hynix shares fell about 10% on Wednesday, and are down nearly 50% over the last month. The company's U.S.-listed ADRs, which first started trading on the Nasdaq on July 10, are down about 22%. When the East Coast wakes up, it's set to be a rout.
In other words, SK Hynix grew like that and still missed **** yst expectations. **** ysts penciled in about $44 billion in operating profit. SK Hynix delivered $41.6 billion — real money, just not enough to satisfy a market pricing in miracles.

#analysts #Stock #rather

Chevron Corporation (CVX) is one of the world's largest integrated energy companies, engaged in the exploration, production, refining, transportation, and marketing of oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates in more than 180 countries and currently has a market cap of $378.4 billion.
Chevron has enjoyed a strong run, riding the energy sector's resurgence to outperform the broader market. CVX stock has soared 20% over the past year, surpassing the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX), which has rallied 16.5%. Moreover, shares of the company are up 23.1% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 8.5% gain.
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Ahead of Microsoft Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for MSFT Stock
Broadcom Leads 3 AI Stocks Quietly Raising Their Dividends, One by 161%

#energy

Summit, New Jersey-based Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) is the world's largest pure-play consumer health company. With a market cap of $37.4 billion, the company develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, skincare, oral care, baby care, and other personal health products that are sold in more than 165 countries.
KVUE stock has declined 11.7% over the past 52 weeks and has grown 14.5% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 16.3% over the past year and risen 8.5% in 2026.
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Ahead of Microsoft Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for MSFT Stock
Broadcom Leads 3 AI Stocks Quietly Raising Their Dividends, One by 161%

#company #jersey #kenvue

Boasting a market capitalization of $1.5 trillion, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) is a global technology company focused on connecting people through social media, messaging, digital advertising, and immersive technologies. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Meta owns some of the world's largest digital platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, serving billions of monthly active users worldwide.
Investor enthusiasm for Meta has cooled considerably over the past year. Its shares have fallen 17.3%, compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 16.3% surge. The weakness has persisted in 2026, with the stock dipping 10.1%, lagging behind the SPX's 8.5% rise as well.
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Ahead of Microsoft Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for MSFT Stock
Broadcom Leads 3 AI Stocks Quietly Raising Their Dividends, One by 161%

#earnings #platforms #headquartered #park

Our ******* ysts just identified a stock with the potential to be the next Nvidia. Tell us how you invest and we'll show you why it's our #1 pick. Tap here.
Record revenues were driven by strong underlying demand in traditional high-stakes markets like bankruptcy, antitrust, and investigations, though bottom-line results fell short due to timing gaps in the U.K. and geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East.
The U.K. shortfall is viewed as a temporary 'air pocket' caused by the conclusion of major cases coinciding with the European summer vacation season, delaying the start of new engagements.
Middle East operations face more durable uncertainty as geopolitical instability has led to client purchase suspensions and project start delays, despite a high-quality team being in place.
Management remains committed to aggressive senior talent acquisition, particularly in EMEA, noting that while current revenue growth is in the mid-to-high single digits, the infrastructure is built for higher aspirations.

#geopolitical #management

The Nasdaq composite spiked up Thursday, with chip stocks a driver in the stock market's rebound from a sell-off in the previous session following the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. Chip equipment maker Lam Research (LRCX) shot higher on the stock market today on its raised outlook, while Meta Platforms (META) sank after its earnings report.
Near the end of the lunch hour in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 500 points, or 1%. But a minority of the 30 stocks in the share-price-weighted index actually rose. Travelers (TRV) was the worst performer, falling 17 points, or 4%, to 371.75. The blue-chip index tumbled 2.1% on Wednesday. In Thursday's session, the S&P 500 reaccelerated its advance, rising 1.3% and not straying far from its intraday high of 7,417.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite, for now, was doing a better job of holding opening-hour gains than other indexes. It leaped 2.3%, adding to a jump of 1.7% minutes after the open. The composite index hit a session high of 25,112, up 8% for the year.
The Nasdaq-100 index picked up more than 3% following brutal sessions recently for memory and storage stocks. Lam shares on Thursday shot up 18%. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) climbed nearly 7%.
Amazon (AMZN) and Apple (AAPL) are the next Big Tech companies set to release earnings reports, with their latest figures due late Thursday.

#NASDAQ #index

Microsoft (MSFT) stock rocketed 14% higher on Thursday after posting better-than-anticipated earnings results powered by strong growth in its Copilot and Azure offerings. The company also tamed its spending a hair, saying it is extending the useful life of some data centers and offices, helping to move that spending out of capex.
It's a different story for Meta (META), though. Shares of the social media giant fell more than 9% in early trading as the company failed to provide spending guidance for 2027 and its cash pile dwindled.
Qualcomm (QCOM) stock also slid despite beating expectations on revenue for the quarter, as slowing smartphone sales bit into its outlook.
Up next, Amazon (AMZN) and Apple (AAPL) will report their results after the bell today, as investors look for more insights into Amazon's spending and the impact of the memory shortage on Apple's bottom line.
Microsoft (MSFT) surged more than 15% in early trading on Thursday.

#thursday

Jersey Mike's (JMKE) made its public debut on Thursday at $21 per share, and investors were eager to get a bite of the sandwich chain.
The company, backed by Blackstone Inc. (BX) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, offered more than 43 million shares. It opened just below its initial public offering (IPO) price of $23, raising $913 million and valuing the company at $7.3 billion. It is now officially listed under the ticker symbol "JMKE" on the New York Stock Exchange.
Blackstone took a majority stake in the chain in November of 2024 and soon after tapped industry veteran and former WingStop (WING) CEO Charlie Morrison to lead the company.
This public debut, which is one of the largest in the restaurant industry, marks the next chapter for the Point Pleasant, New Jersey-based chain, but the business is already booming.
According to the regulatory filing, Jersey Mike's same-store sales grew by 50% between 2020 and 2025. In 2025, systemwide sales increased 13% year over year to reach $4.3 billion.

#blackstone #debut

Our ******* ysts just identified a stock with the potential to be the next Nvidia. Tell us how you invest and we'll show you why it's our #1 pick. Tap here.
The Industrial Services segment achieved its highest adjusted EBITDA since the Phoenix acquisition, fueled by a significant step-up in terminal handling volumes.
Domestic ******* e performance was bolstered by favorable coal-to-coke yields resulting from improved operating conditions across the fleet.
The Middletown turbine was successfully returned to service in May, earlier than anticipated, restoring power production capabilities for the remainder of the year.
Management confirmed the company is sold out for the full year 2026, with all spot glass and foundry ******* e sales finalized and long-term contracts in place.

#coke

Jersey Mike's (JMKE) made its public debut on Thursday at $21 per share, and investors were eager to get a bite of the sandwich chain.
The company, backed by Blackstone Inc. (BX) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, offered more than 43 million shares. It opened just below its initial public offering (IPO) price of $23, raising $913 million and valuing the company at $7.3 billion. It is now officially listed under the ticker symbol "JMKE" on the New York Stock Exchange.
Blackstone took a majority stake in the chain in November of 2024 and soon after tapped industry veteran and former WingStop (WING) CEO Charlie Morrison to lead the company.
This public debut, which is one of the largest in the restaurant industry, marks the next chapter for the Point Pleasant, New Jersey-based chain, but the business is already booming.
According to the regulatory filing, Jersey Mike's same-store sales grew by 50% between 2020 and 2025. In 2025, systemwide sales increased 13% year over year to reach $4.3 billion.

#chain #company #billion #industry