• Big banks' record Wall Street profits are increasingly tied to AI | 2026-07-18
  Wall Street's biggest banks just posted a record first half, turbocharged by stock trading, dealmaking, and financing tied to the AI boom.
• The Bull Case For JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Could Change Following Record-Breaking Q2 2026 Profit And Guidance | 2026-07-18
  Earlier this week, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing record net income of US$21,155 million, higher net interest income, and earnings per share from continuing operations rising to US$7.70 diluted, alongside upgraded full-year 2026 net interest income guidance to about US$105.50 billion. The bank’s performance marked the biggest-ever quarterly profit reported by a U.S. bank, reflecting broad-based strength across trading, investment banking, consumer banking,...
• L3Harris (LHX) Lands 18 Space Force Satellites And New Army Orders | 2026-07-18
  L3Harris Technologies secured a contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency for 18 Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 satellites. The company also received major orders tied to the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control initiative. These awards expand L3Harris Technologies’ role in missile detection and resilient communications for U.S. defense customers. L3Harris Technologies, traded on the NYSE under ticker NYSE:LHX, sits at a current share price of $282.01...
• Watch Out, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk: Viking Therapeutics Just Started Testing a Weight Loss Drug That Goes Beyond GLP-1 | 2026-07-18
  Viking's latest program seeks to push the envelope in weight loss efficacy.
• The Most Overlooked Reason Eli Lilly Stock Keeps Surging -- and It Has Nothing to Do With Weight Loss | 2026-07-18
  There's a good reason why investors are focused on Eli Lilly's GLP-1 business, but there's more going on at the company.
• 2 Space Stocks You Should Buy Before Piling Into SpaceX | 2026-07-18
  SpaceX may be stealing the spotlight, but investors looking for exposure to the expanding space economy should take a closer look at these two stocks.
• Massive TSMC deal is huge stride for US in high-tech race | 2026-07-18
  Washington spent four years trying to convince the world's most important chipmaker to build in America. On Thursday, July 16, it got a positive answer. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) confirmed an additional $100 billion for its Arizona operations. That lifted its total US ...
• This week's AI winners and losers | 2026-07-18
  Yahoo Finance's AI winners and losers include TSMC, Moonshot AI, IBM, and the chip industry.
• TSMC: Stock to Avoid or Incredible Buying Opportunity? (NYSE: TSM) | 2026-07-18
  TSMC expects strong revenue growth, but it's also spending heavily to build new foundry capacity.
• 14 S&P 500 Stocks Are Up Over 100% in 2026. Why Micron Is My Favorite for the Rest of the Year. | 2026-07-18
  Among the 14 S&P 500 stocks that have surged more than 100% so far this year, Micron stands out as my top pick.
• OpenAI Hardware Pivot Sends Blunt Warning to Audio Giant. How to Play Hard-Hit Sonos Stock Here. | 2026-07-18
  OpenAI is reportedly building a screen-free smart speaker. SONO stock dropped fast on the news.
• Big Tech's $182 Billion AI Debt Spree: How META, NVDA and AMZN Are Reshaping Credit Markets | 2026-07-18
  A massive borrowing binge by technology giants expanding their artificial intelligence capabilities is fundamentally transforming fixed-income dynamics. Companies like Meta Platforms Inc., Nvidia Corp., and Amazon.com Inc. are leading a historic capital expenditure push, issuing hundreds of billions in corporate...
• AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi Sells 5,246 Shares for Tax Withholding. What Investors Need to Know. | 2026-07-18
  Restricted stock vesting triggered a non-discretionary sale at $144.58 per share. Nawabi retains ~162,200 shares, valued at $23.45 million, signaling continued confidence in the company.
• CEO: SpaceX's record IPO was the space economy's opening act. Here's what comes next. | 2026-07-18
  The space economy is already having its strongest year on record, and there are still two quarters to go.
• Rocket Lab (RKLB) Expands Launch Infrastructure To Support More Frequent Missions | 2026-07-18
  Rocket Lab is expanding its launch infrastructure footprint, adding capacity across ground systems, mission control, and launch sites. The build out is aimed at supporting higher launch frequency and a broader mix of commercial and national security customers. The company plans to use the expanded facilities to handle more complex missions and provide more responsive access to space. For investors tracking Rocket Lab, listed as NasdaqGS:RKLB, the infrastructure build out sits alongside a...
• Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) Could Join The Dow As Nike Faces The Exit | 2026-07-18
  Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares are being discussed as a potential addition to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The change would involve Berkshire Hathaway replacing Nike in the index. This potential adjustment to the Dow has not yet been officially announced or scheduled. Berkshire Hathaway, listed as NYSE:BRK.A for its Class A stock, sits at the center of this possible reshuffle of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company spans insurance, rail, utilities, manufacturing, and...
• Belgium bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine | 2026-07-18
  The move comes as EU foreign ministers remain deadlocked over a bloc-wide ban on illegal settlement trade.
• New trade talks could create fresh problems for Kentucky bourbon | 2026-07-18
  As the USMCA trade agreement heads for renegotiation, Kentucky distillers fear more uncertainty for bourbon exports.
• Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts | 2026-07-18
  US president has frequently been accused of trading government influence for improper financial gain.
• U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran After Missile Attack Kills Two Troops | 2026-07-18
  More Americans were also wounded as the casualties advance a weeklong escalation by both sides.

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