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Ecovyst (ECVT) Q2 EPS Beats by 20%
Key PointsEarnings per share (non-GAAP) for Q2 2025 were $0.12, surpassing the $0.10 estimate.Revenue (GAAP) for Q2 2025 rose 9.5% year-over-year but missed analyst expectations by 2.2%.Margins tightened, with adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) declining year over year.These 10 stocks could mint the next wa...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Trading Near Its 52-Week High, Is Altria Stock a Good Buy Right Now?
Key PointsAltria beat expectations last quarter, on both the top and bottom lines.However, it continues to struggle to grow its top line.The stock is trading at just 12 times its trailing earnings.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Tobacco giant Altria (NYSE: MO) has rallied ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Beverage shop chain Dutch Bros jumps after annual revenue forecast lift
** Shares of Dutch Bros BROS.N up about 20% at $69.33 in premarket trading** Co raises 2025 revenue forecast between $1.59 bln and $1.60 bln vs. prior forecast of $1.56 bln to $1.58 bln** The drive-thru operator expects 4.5% growth in FY same shop sales ** Co also reports 28% yr/yr growth in Q2 reve...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
INDIA STOCKS-Indian benchmarks erase losses as hopes of US-Russia talks arrest tariff-led slide
By Bharath Rajeswaran and Vivek Kumar M MUMBAI, Aug 7 (Reuters) - India's stock benchmarks erased intraday losses to settle flat on Thursday, as news of a U.S.-Russia presidential meeting helped markets rebound from a slide sparked by the U.S. doubling tariffs on Indian goods.The Nifty 50 .NS...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Talen Energy (TLN) Q2 Revenue Jumps 61%
Key PointsGAAP revenue of $630 million beat expectations by 60.7% in Q2 2025.Adjusted EBITDA edged up despite higher maintenance costs from a lengthy Susquehanna nuclear outage in Q2 2025.Adjusted Free Cash Flow swung negative to $(78) million in Q2 2025, reflecting higher capital and tax spending.T...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
RXO (RXO) Q2 LTL Volume Jumps 45%
Key PointsAdjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) for Q2 2025 exceeded expectations at $0.04, but GAAP revenue for Q2 2025 missed estimates at $1.4 billion.Less-than-truckload (LTL) brokerage volumes surged 45% during Q2 2025, while full truckload volumes fell 12% during Q2 2025.Cost synergy realizat...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
First Advantage (FA) Q2 Revenue Up 112%
Key PointsRevenue (GAAP) grew 111.7% year-over-year to $390.6 million, beating GAAP revenue estimates by $8.8 million.Adjusted diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) was $0.27, topping expectations by $0.03 (non-GAAP).Integration costs and acquisition charges held down GAAP net income, which was just $0.3 million (...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Apple leads surge in global tech shares after Trump tariff relief
Samsung, SK Hynix spared from 100% tariffs, says South KoreaTrump announces $100 billion new investment pledge from AppleMalaysia eyes chip tariff details, risks losing major market Aug 7 (Reuters) - Global technology stocks advanced on Thursday in a relief rally after the latest tariff salvo fro...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Celsius (CELH) Q2 Revenue Jumps 84%
Key PointsCelsius (NASDAQ:CELH) reported Q2 2025 GAAP revenue and non-GAAP earnings that surpassed consensus analyst estimates by wide margins.The Alani Nu acquisition contributed $301.2 million in revenue during Q2 2025, driving 84% year-over-year GAAP revenue growth but also caused a modest dip in...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Ad group WPP slashes dividend on tariffs and client losses to Publicis
Q2 underlying net sales down 5.8%On track to meet downgraded FY guidanceHalves interim dividendH1 operating profit declined 48% Shares down 2.5%, hit levels last seen in 2009 By Sarah Young LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Clients are spending less on advertising due to tariffs, WPP WPP.L warned on Thu...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
2 High-Quality, High-Yielding Dividend Stocks You Won't Want to Miss
Key PointsOneok expects to increase its dividend by 3%-4% annually. Williams sees 5% to 7% earnings growth in the coming years, which should support more dividend increases. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The energy sector is a great place to find high-quality, high-yield...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Are You Falling for These 5 Roth IRA Myths?
Key PointsThe truth is that Roth IRAs allow you to take tax-free withdrawals in retirement.What's more, you can invest in virtually any stock or ETF you want via a Roth IRA.High earners have workarounds that allow them also to contribute to a Roth IRA.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Is Disney About to Beat Netflix in Streaming?
Disney's (NYSE: DIS) recent earnings report, including deals with the NFL and WWE, signal a big shift toward becoming a streaming giant. The company's potential to generate more streaming revenue than Netflix after ESPN's streaming app launches could help Disney stock.*Stock prices used were end-of-...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Corebridge drops after AIG's $1 bln stake sale
** Shares of Corebridge Financial CRBG.N down 2.1% at $33.50 premarket as American International Group AIG.N reduces stake in secondary offering ** Life insurance and retirement services firm late Weds announced 30 mln shares offloaded by AIG at $33.65 for total gross proceeds of $1 bln ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Realty Income rises after lifting annual AFFO forecast
** Shares of real estate investment trust Realty Income O.N up about 1% at $57 in premarket trading** Co on Wednesday raised its 2025 adjusted funds from operations (FFO) forecast to $4.24 to $4.28/share, from $4.22 to $4.28/share** It posted Q2 revenue of $1.41 bln, above analysts' average esti...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
FTSE 100 slips ahead of BoE rate decision, mixed earnings weigh on sentiment
FTSE 100 down 0.2%, FTSE 250 up 0.3% Defence stocks down after Rheinmetall's disappointing resultsHikma Pharmaceuticals down after quarterly resultsWPP shares hit lowest since 2009 after dividend cut Aug 7 (Reuters) - British benchmark index FTSE 100 slipped on Thursday, as investors weighed ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Better Crypto Buy: Bitcoin vs. XRP
Key PointsBitcoin and XRP prices have spiked during the past year.Bitcoin is widely viewed as a store of value, and XRP could accelerate foreign currency exchanges. Bitcoin enjoys some credibility among financial institutions, while XRP has yet to prove its long-term viability.These 10 stocks could ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Firefly raises $868 million in upsized US IPO as it sets sights on a positive liftoff
By Pritam Biswas and Arasu Kannagi Basil Aug 6 (Reuters) - Northrop Grumman-backed Firefly Aerospace priced its upsized U.S. initial public offering at $45 per share on Wednesday, raising $868.3 million, and indicating strong demand for the buzzy space technology startup that put a lander on theReuters
Thu, Aug 7
Amazon Stock Just Got Pummeled. Buy the Dip?
Key PointsThe stock is trading at a reasonable valuation -- a rare occurrence for Amazon.The company posted double-digit second-quarter revenue growth and expects more of the same in Q3.Its earnings grew faster than revenue in Q2.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Despite rep...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Airbnb dips as slower growth outlook renews fears of travel demand slowdown
Aug 7 (Reuters) - Shares of Airbnb ABNB.O slumped 6% before the bell on Thursday after the company forecast slower growth in the second half of the year, disappointing investors of the sector expecting a rebound in travel demand after strong outlooks from major travel firms.The vacation home rental&...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
