Good morning . The US renews its attacks on Iran. Flying taxis are coming. And the scramble for rare earth talent is luring 80-year-olds out of retirement. Listen to the day’s top stories . — Angela Cullen Market Snapshot S&P 500 Futures 7,534.25 +0.1% Nasdaq 100 Futures 29,596.25 +0.4% Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index 1,221.17 +0.1% Market data as of 07:09 AM ET. Data is subject to provider delays. Th...
Good morning . The US renews its attacks on Iran. Flying taxis are coming. And the scramble for rare earth talent is luring 80-year-olds out of retirement. Listen to the day’s top stories . — Angela Cullen Market Snapshot S&P 500 Futures 7,534.25 +0.1% Nasdaq 100 Futures 29,596.25 +0.4% Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index 1,221.17 +0.1% Market data as of 07:09 AM ET. Data is subject to provider delays. The US renewed its attacks on Iran overnight, hitting some 90 targets along the coastline. Iran said it launched missiles and drones at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Oil edged lower as tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz came to a near standstill . Futures rose and the dollar wavered as traders shrugged off a full-scale return to war. Runaway enthusiasm for AI infrastructure may appear to be cooling but one look at SK Hynix’s US listing tells a different story. With the South Korean memory chipmaker set to price its offering today, the listing is more than seven times oversubscribed , people familiar said. And Nvidia rival Positron is in talks to raise about $750 million in a two-phase financing that could value it at $5 billion. Meanwhile, Bain Capital has cashed in its chips on Japan’s Kioxia, whose shares have skyrocketed more than 4,500% from their debut. Maine oysterman Graham Platner suspended his US Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation caused support from fellow Democrats to collapse. He denied the accusation. As an ideological battle between the progressive and centrist wings of the party enters a new front over who should replace him, the infighting threatens to undermine its potential success in November’s midterms. The idea of free, universal child care may help bridge the gap. Narco Violence, Fiscal Risk Await Trump’s New Colombian Ally Read more Eric Trump’s Bitcoin bet has erased $600 million from the family fortune, Bloomberg calculations show. American Bitcoin, the company he co-founded, stuck with its crypto strategy even as Bitcoin sank int...
The choice between State Street SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT:RWO) and State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:RWR) comes down to geographic scope and cost efficiency. While both funds target real estate investment trusts, RWO includes international developed and emerging markets, whereas RWR focuses exclusively on the United States. This broader mandate for the global fund ...
The choice between State Street SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT:RWO) and State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:RWR) comes down to geographic scope and cost efficiency. While both funds target real estate investment trusts, RWO includes international developed and emerging markets, whereas RWR focuses exclusively on the United States. This broader mandate for the global fund carries a higher expense ratio and a more diversified, albeit lower-performing, historical track record. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield. Continue reading
Tesla stock isn’t a buy right now, for one analyst, despite “immense” potential for AI to transform the company. Citizens analyst Andrew Boone launched coverage of Tesla stock with a Hold rating and no price target, according to ratings aggregators.
Tesla stock isn’t a buy right now, for one analyst, despite “immense” potential for AI to transform the company. Citizens analyst Andrew Boone launched coverage of Tesla stock with a Hold rating and no price target, according to ratings aggregators.
A German court on Thursday handed down a 10-year prison sentence to a 26-year-old man who fatally assaulted a train conductor during a ticket inspection in the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate five months ago. The court sitting in Zweibrücken found that the man had attacked the conductor after being found without a ticket, hitting the conductor so hard that he later died of a brain haemorrhag...
A German court on Thursday handed down a 10-year prison sentence to a 26-year-old man who fatally assaulted a train conductor during a ticket inspection in the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate five months ago. The court sitting in Zweibrücken found that the man had attacked the conductor after being found without a ticket, hitting the conductor so hard that he later died of a brain haemorrhage. The assailant was found guilty of causing bodily harm resulting in death. The sentence is open to...
PepsiCo (PEP) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +0.46% and +1.32%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
PepsiCo (PEP) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +0.46% and +1.32%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Levi's posted an 8% revenue rise to $1.56 billion in Q2, raised its guidance and dividend by 14%, and analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating despite a post-earnings stock pullback.
Levi's posted an 8% revenue rise to $1.56 billion in Q2, raised its guidance and dividend by 14%, and analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating despite a post-earnings stock pullback.
More geopolitical instability, more frequent supply shocks and macro volatility are facing investors in an era that’s just starting, says Charles Schwab.
More geopolitical instability, more frequent supply shocks and macro volatility are facing investors in an era that’s just starting, says Charles Schwab.
Polestar ( PSNY ) reported record first-half retail sales of an estimated 30,423 vehicles in 2026, up 0.4% from a year earlier. Second-quarter retail sales volumes totaled an estimated 17,296 vehicles, down 4% year over year. Excluding the U.S., second-quarter retail sales fell 3.9% to 16,175 vehicles, while first-half sales outside the U.S. rose 3.1% to 28,562 vehicles. "Delivering record sales i...
Polestar ( PSNY ) reported record first-half retail sales of an estimated 30,423 vehicles in 2026, up 0.4% from a year earlier. Second-quarter retail sales volumes totaled an estimated 17,296 vehicles, down 4% year over year. Excluding the U.S., second-quarter retail sales fell 3.9% to 16,175 vehicles, while first-half sales outside the U.S. rose 3.1% to 28,562 vehicles. "Delivering record sales in the first half of the year, despite regulatory and market headwinds, is a significant achievement," CEO Michael Lohscheller said , citing strong growth in the U.K., Germany, South Korea and the Iberia region. Polestar said its retail network has expanded to 235 locations, up 39% from a year ago. The company added that customer deliveries of the Polestar 5 are set to begin, while production of the Polestar 4 SUV has started, with first deliveries expected in the fourth quarter. More on Polestar Automotive Holding Polestar: U.S. Ban Adds To List Of Concerns (Rating Downgrade) Polestar: Unfavorable Risk Matrix Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (PSNY) Presents at Global Autos, Mobility & Robotics Conference 2026 - Slideshow Polestar to focus on Europe after U.S. blocks authorization under connected vehicle rule Polestar Automotive Holding reports Q4 results
Quantum computing may seem like some far-off technology that will never come about, but that's just not the case. There are several companies with early-stage quantum computers that are producing real results for clients, and could easily expand into more mainstream usage as the technology improves and computer size expands. The current timetable for many quantum companies is around 2030, with maj...
Quantum computing may seem like some far-off technology that will never come about, but that's just not the case. There are several companies with early-stage quantum computers that are producing real results for clients, and could easily expand into more mainstream usage as the technology improves and computer size expands. The current timetable for many quantum companies is around 2030, with major market expansion occurring by 2035. McKinsey & Company estimates that the annual quantum computing market could be worth up to $72 billion by 2030, leaving a huge market opportunity available for those who can seize it. One betting favorite is IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) , as it's currently the worldwide leader in one of the most critical areas: accuracy. With IonQ holding a world record in this field, it's a favorite to make it to the finish line, and it could make investors a fortune along the way. Continue reading
Simply Good Foods press release ( SMPL ): Q3 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.42 beats by $0.07 . Revenue of $357M (-6.3% Y/Y) beats by $24.38M . Net sales of $357.0 million decreased 6.3% versus the comparable year ago period, driven by a decline for Atkins of 24.6%, which was only partially offset by Quest and OWYN growth of 1.1% and 3.6%, respectively. The Company's net sales performance was largely driven b...
Simply Good Foods press release ( SMPL ): Q3 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.42 beats by $0.07 . Revenue of $357M (-6.3% Y/Y) beats by $24.38M . Net sales of $357.0 million decreased 6.3% versus the comparable year ago period, driven by a decline for Atkins of 24.6%, which was only partially offset by Quest and OWYN growth of 1.1% and 3.6%, respectively. The Company's net sales performance was largely driven by known distribution-related declines for Atkins and softer retail takeaway, similar to what the Company experienced in the second quarter. Updating Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook: Net sales expected to range between $1.345 and $1.355 billion vs $1.33B consensus, or a decline of roughly 7% to 6% year-over-year Gross margins expected to decline approximately 375 basis points year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA expected to range between $220 and $225 million, or -21% to -19% year-over-year More on Simply Good Foods The Simply Good Foods Company: A Hold Until Margins And Brand Momentum Improve Simply Good Foods: The Competitive Landscape Has Tightened Simply Good Foods Doesn't Look Like A Growth Stock Anymore Simply Good Foods Q3 2026 Earnings Preview Notable analyst calls this week: Rio Tinto, UnitedHealth and Intuit among top picks
The horny TV series has inspired a whopping four comedy shows this summer. Their makers explain why musical theatre and steamy action are such good bedfellows – and why there’s no rivalry between them Five minutes was all it took. The stars of Heated Rivalry barely had a chance to shed each other’s clothes before writer and composer Dylan MarcAurele started taking notes, knowing that the horny hoc...
The horny TV series has inspired a whopping four comedy shows this summer. Their makers explain why musical theatre and steamy action are such good bedfellows – and why there’s no rivalry between them Five minutes was all it took. The stars of Heated Rivalry barely had a chance to shed each other’s clothes before writer and composer Dylan MarcAurele started taking notes, knowing that the horny hockey TV series was going to be his next parody project. “I had this idea that it would be a one-night-only concert for friends,” says the New York-based writer of fringe hit Pop Off, Michelangelo! But then he got producer Alan Kliffer on board, and performances sold out before the script had even been written. “It was a no-brainer,” Kliffer says. “I trusted it would be good, and I was right.” After a successful off-Broadway run, Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody is now heading for the Edinburgh fringe – and it’s not alone. Three musical spoofs of the series are hotting up at this year’s festival. With the show’s success – all perky keisters, swanky hotel shags, a secret sex cottage and just a smidgeon of hockey – Kliffer reckons it was inevitable. “You just know, at the end of the TV show,” he says, “that gay men everywhere will race to write musicals about it.” Continue reading...