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Why Micron Technologies Stock Was Flopping on Friday
Key PointsNew tariffs are coming! Maybe.President Trump has pledged to impose fresh levies on the chip and steel industries.10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › The latest pronouncement from President Trump on tariffs for microchips had investors concerned about chipmakers on Friday. On...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Why Bloom Energy Rallied This Week
Key PointsIn an interview, Bloom Energy's CEO said there were deals with hyperscalers in the works.Bloom had already inked a milestone deal with Oracle back in July. A better-than-expected inflation print may also be helping. 10 stocks we like better than Bloom Energy › Shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE:...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
US STOCKS-Dow ends higher after UnitedHealth gains, other indexes slip on rate cut uncertainty
UnitedHealth surges after Berkshire Hathaway investmentBank of America shares down on Berkshire share saleApplied Materials drops on weak China demand forecastInvestors monitor Trump-Putin summit at AlaskaBy Saeed Azhar, Johann M Cherian and Sanchayaita Roy NEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The blue-...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Why BigBear.ai Stock Plummeted This Week
Key PointsThe company released its Q2 report, revealing falling sales and a widening loss.Full-year guidance was cut as disruptions continue in the company's federal contracts.10 stocks we like better than BigBear.ai › Shares of BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) are falling this week, down 20.6% as of 3:21 p....The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Why Intel Stock Popped on Friday
Key PointsBloomberg reports the U.S. government may invest directly in Intel.Intel needs tens of billions of dollars to complete a chip fabrication plant in Ohio, and lacks the cash to do it.The U.S. government wants Intel to succeed to help bring chip manufacturing back to the U.S.10 stocks we like...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Xcel Brands Sales Drop 55 Percent
Key PointsGAAP revenue for Q2 2025 dropped 55% year over year to $1.3 million, missing analyst expectations by $0.54 million.Non-GAAP earnings per share for Q2 2025 were a loss of $0.37, outperforming the consensus estimate for a steeper non-GAAP loss.Social media reach expanded from 5 million to 43...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Why Intel Stock Skyrocketed This Week
Key PointsLast week, President Trump called for the resignation of Intel's CEO, citing security concerns from his investment ties to the Chinese government.Intel's stock first jumped earlier in the week on the news that its CEO would meet Trump at the White House.Yesterday, shares went up after news...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
US appeals court grants Argentina request to put YPF share turnover on hold
NEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday granted Argentina's request to put on temporary hold a judge's order that it turn over its 51% stake in oil and gas company YPF YPFDm.BA to partially satisfy a $16.1 billion judgment won by two investors.The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court o...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Legence Files Registration Statement For Proposed IPO
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Legence Corp: LEGENCE FILES REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR PROPOSED INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGLEGENCE: APPLIED TO LIST CLASS A COMMON STOCK ON NASDAQ GLOBAL SELECT MARKET UNDER TICKER SYMBOL "LGN."LEGENCE CORP - APPLIED TO LIST ITS CLASS A COMMON STOCK ON NASDAQ GLOBAL SELECT MA...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Why KLA Stock Dropped Today
Key PointsApplied Materials just warned of a coming sales and earnings miss this quarter.China is pulling back on purchases of semiconductor manufacturing equipment -- and KLA sells nearly as much stuff to China as Applied does.Bad news for Applied Materials could be nearly as bad for KLA. 10 stocks...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Sports may struggle to match TV engagement on streaming, Barclays says
** Shift towards streaming will likely make it tougher for sports to sustain engagement at levels comparable to television, Barclays says** Live sports on traditional TV create a shared, synchronized experience that shapes how people watch at same scheduled time — brokerage** But streaming offers mo...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Why Applied Materials Stock Crashed Today
Key PointsApplied Materials beat on sales and earnings last night.However, Applied Materials warned that both sales and earnings are heading lower in Q4.China sales are one problem. Sales to other semiconductor manufacturers are another.10 stocks we like better than Applied Materials › Applied Mater...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Why UnitedHealth Stock Is Skyrocketing Today (Hint: Warren Buffett)
Key PointsBerkshire Hathaway's latest SEC filing revealed that the company has taken a $1.6 billion stake in UnitedHealth Group.Berkshire added a few others while reducing stakes in both Apple and Bank of America.UnitedHealth has faced several challenges this year, including the revelation of multip...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
New Concept Energy Posts Q2 Revenue Gain
Key PointsRevenue increased 8.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, The increase was primarily driven by small gains in both rental and management fee income.The company shifted from a net profit of $3,000 in the prior year to a net loss of $18,000 (GAAP) ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
US STOCKS-Dow briefly hits record high on UnitedHealth boost; Trump-Putin meeting in focus
Indexes: Dow up 0.3%, S&P 500 down 0.11%, Nasdaq off 0.27%UnitedHealth surges after Berkshire Hathaway investmentBank of America shares down on Berkshire share saleApplied Materials drops on weak China demand forecastInvestors monitor Trump-Putin summit at AlaskaBy Johann M Cherian, Sanchayaita ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
SOFTS-Coffee futures post double-digit gains in the week; sugar stable
NEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Coffee futures on ICE posted double-digit gains this week boosted partly by low exchange stocks, frosts in Brazil and the tariff situation, while sugar prices ended the week little changed. COFFEE * Arabica coffee futures KCc1 settled up 15.15 cents, or 4...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Elutia Inc reports results for the quarter ended June 30 - Earnings Summary
Elutia Inc ELUT.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 23 cents per share for the quarter ended June 30, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $-1.13. The mean expectation of two analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 17 cents per share. Wall Street expect...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
If You'd Invested $500 in The Trade Desk Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key PointsThe Trade Desk's stock is pretty much back where it was five years ago.The business results are strong, but forward-looking guidance points to a modest slowdown.At 9 times sales, The Trade Desk trades at a fraction of its former nosebleed valuations while maintaining strong fundamentals.10...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Why Lam Research Stock Got Clobbered Today
Key PointsApplied Materials reported strong earnings but gave weak guidance last night.The Lam Research rival sees weak spending on semiconductor manufacturing equipment in China -- and everywhere else.10 stocks we like better than Applied Materials › Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX), one of a handful of...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
