Microsoft is set to report earnings after the bell, and all eyes are on its spending plans
Microsoft is set to report fiscal fourth-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell.
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Warren, Schiff urge SEC to probe Trump Media's paid service giving faster access to Trump's posts
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate whether Trump Media & Technology Group is violating the law by selling faster access to President Donald Trump's Tr…
Wednesday's ETF Movers: FCG, PTF
And underperforming other ETFs today is the Invesco Semiconductors ETF, off about 5.6% in Wednesday afternoon trading. Among components of that ETF with the weakest showing on Wednesday were shares of Onto Innovation, l…
Wednesday Sector Laggards: Packaging & Containers, Construction Stocks
Also lagging the market Wednesday are construction shares, down on the day by about 4.3% as a group, led down by Orion Group Holdings, trading lower by about 24.3% and IES Holdings, trading lower by about 6.6%.
Wednesday Sector Leaders: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, Education & Training Services
Also showing relative strength are education & training services shares, up on the day by about 3.1% as a group, led by New Oriental Education & Technology Group, trading up by about 13% and Covista, trading higher by a…
Daily Dividend Report: D,MRK,CTAS,LIN,KVUE
Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share of the company's common stock for the fourth quarter of 2026.…
Meta reports second-quarter results after the close
Meta is scheduled to report second-quarter results after the close of regular trading on Wednesday.
Humana tops quarterly estimates, maintains profit outlook as medical costs stay in line
Humana on Wednesday reported second-quarter results that topped estimates, as the health insurer's spending on medical services came in line with expectations.
Secret Service 'illegally' surveilled Comey in Trump '8647' threat case: court filing
Lawyers for James Comey allege the U.S. Secret Service "knowingly conducted illegal electronic surveillance" of the former FBI director at the request of a high-level official on the same day President Donald Trump clai…
Stocks Settle Mostly Higher on Positive Earnings Results
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.98%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26…
Caterpillar (CAT) Shrugs Off Tariff Hit as Demand ‘Heats Up’
Platinum Asset Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for "Platinum International Brands Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund returned over 4% in the q…
Ashland's Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Beat on Volume Growth
Ashland Inc. ASH recorded income from continuing operations of $41 million or 89 cents per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 (ended June 30, 2026) against a loss from continuing operations of $719 million or $1…
Methanex's Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates Despite Strong Methanol Pricing
Methanex Corporation MEOH reported adjusted earnings of $3.87 per share for the second quarter of 2026, up sharply from 97 cents in the year-ago quarter. The figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.00.
Nike was once China's sneaker king. Here's why its sales have fallen 30%
Sports-related products are the fastest growing consumer category in China and participation in sports and exercise is at its highest level in decades. The overall sportswear market has ballooned 51% in the past five ye…
Inside the financial network managing Trump's $858 million investment portfolio
For years, the financial institutions handling President Donald Trump's sprawling investment portfolio have remained one of the most mysterious parts of his personal finances.
Think a 1% advisory fee sounds cheap? It is actually eating 15% of your investment returns.
I don't actually post about whole life insurance (WL) all that much, but the comments on WL posts number in the thousands and go on for years and years after the post is written. Most of the posts address whether or not…
First look: Old Dominion almost a sub-70 OR
Old Dominion is getting very close to having an operating ratio that begins with a six.
Procter & Gamble revenue misses estimates as volume stays unchanged
Procter & Gamble on Wednesday reported mixed quarterly results, as underwhelming demand for its products resulted in weaker-than-expected sales.
Oil prices rise after U.S. and Saudi Arabia attack Iran-backed militias in Iraq
Saudi Arabia and the US have carried out strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, in a potential escalation of the Middle East conflict.
V.F. (VFC) Reports Q1 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates
V.F. (VFC) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.27 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.22. This compares to a loss of $0.24 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring it…
OGE Energy (OGE) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
OGE Energy (OGE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.53 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-…
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.2 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.08 per share a year ago. These figures are adjust…
Silgan Holdings (SLGN) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Silgan Holdings (SLGN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.96 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.01 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted fo…
SiteOne Landscape (SITE) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
SiteOne Landscape (SITE) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.14 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.36 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.86 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted …