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Home Depot Posts 4-Year High in Comps: Heres the Catch

Look one level beneath the comp and the picture gets more complicated.

Alibaba Q1 Earnings Preview: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

BABAs AI and cloud momentum faces margin pressure from heavy capex and quick commerce spending as investors weigh the stock ahead of fiscal Q1 results.

Par Pacific is Undervalued: Should You Bet on the Stock Now?

PARRs cheap valuation, flexible crude sourcing and strong refining margins bolster the case for the stock after a 172.7% one-year surge.

Coherent After a Record FY26: Is the Stock a Buy After Q4 Earnings?

COHRs record FY26 results and strong FY27 outlook face a tougher test as surging capex, rising inventory and capacity constraints raise execution risks.

Inverse Treasury ETFs Likely to Shine Amid Rising Bond Yields

Rising oil prices, inflation fears and higher Treasury yields are creating a favorable backdrop for inverse Treasury ETFs.

5 Low Price-to-Sales Stocks Worth Buying for Better Returns

Low price-to-sales stocks with solid fundamentals and favorable business momentum may offer value opportunities. PEB, M, PARR, APLE and PBF fit the strategy.

4 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Gain Amid Stable End-market Demand

The Zacks Chemicals Diversified is expected to benefit from healthy demand across major end-use markets and the end of destocking activities. APD, DD, AVNT and IOSP are set to gain from strategic actions and demand recovery.

Wrap Q2 Loss Narrows Y/Y on Stronger BolaWrap Sales

WRAPs Q2 loss per share narrows year over year as gross margin expands despite higher SG&A expenses. Revenues more than double on stronger BolaWrap sales.

New Strong Buy Stocks for August 18th

ALGT, HMC, INSP, AII and ALL have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 18, 2026.

Lumentum Stock Is Overvalued at 11.4X P/S: Should You Still Buy It?

LITEs 11.4X P/S signals a premium valuation, but AI-driven optics growth, rising margins and stronger FY27 estimates may support the case.

Best Income Stocks to Buy for August 18th

HMC, HMN and ALL made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 18, 2026.

New Reports Show Cooling Economy, Bond Yields Climb

Housing Starts, Building Permits, Imports and Exports came in light of expectations this morning.

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold AMAT Stock After a 31% Rise in 3 Months?

Applied Materials AI-driven growth, strong semiconductor demand and broad portfolio support its bullish outlook despite a premium valuation.

TTMI Stock Surges 237% in a Year: Does it Have More Room to Run?

TTM Technologies surges 237% in a year, while AI data centers, defense growth, European expansion and a lower P/S point to further upside.

2 Communication Stocks Likely to Benefit From Industry Tailwinds

The infrastructure upgrade for digital transformation, fiber densification and 5G rollout should help the Zacks Communication - Infrastructure industry thrive despite short-term headwinds. BAND and ATEX are likely to benefit from the continued transition to cloud networks.

3 Solar Stocks to Watch as Policy Shifts Reshape the Industry

FSLR, ENPH, TE: Strong solar demand faces policy and tariff headwinds, putting three stocks in focus as the U.S. market outlook evolves.

Hour Loops Q2 Earnings Fall Year Over Year on Margin Pressure

HOURs Q2 earnings per share decrease year over year on lower gross margins, while revenues climb 25%. Management maintains its full-year 2026 guidance.

Best Momentum Stock to Buy for August 18th

MSGE, TWLO and AII made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on August 18, 2026.

Major US Banks Agree to $86.4M Settlement in Mexican Bond-Rigging Case

BAC, C, DB and HSBC are among six banks agreeing to an $86.4M settlement over alleged Mexican bond market manipulation.

Bull of the Day: Dell (DELL)

Dell has successfully evolved from a traditional PC manufacturer to a hardware leader in the global AI buildout.

Should You Buy Oracle Stock Despite Its Big AI Data Center Bet?

ORCLs AI data center bet carries balance-sheet risk, but record backlog, expanding partnerships and stronger guidance bolster the growth case.

Best Growth Stocks to Buy for August 18th

CNC, ATI and MNDY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on August 18, 2026

Best Value Stocks to Buy for August 18th

HMN and ALGT made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on August 18, 2026.

Walmart Heads Into Q2 Earnings With Solid Momentum: How to Play WMT?

Walmart heads into Q2 earnings with e-commerce momentum and a stronger profit mix, but fuel costs, cautious consumers and a premium valuation temper the setup.

Easterns Q2 Earnings Decline Y/Y on Lower Volume, Margin Pressure

EMLs Q2 earnings per share fall year over year due to lower shipments, softer margins and tariff costs, while a 45% surge in backlog points to improving business momentum.

M&G Backs Korean Bonds, Sees Too Many Rate Hikes Priced In

South Korean government bonds are set to rally as the central bank will likely defy market forecasts by slowing the pace of interest rate hikes as inflation pressures ease, according to M&G Investments.

U.S. SPR Falls Fast: What Does it Mean for Oil & Energy ETFs?

The U.S. SPR falls below 300M million barrels. Could shrinking reserves and oil-supply risks reshape the outlook for oil and energy ETFs?

Bear of the Day: Boston Beer Company (SAM)

With American alcohol consumption near historic lows, Boston Beer Company is fighting an uphill battle.

U.S.-China 2026 Tech Race: 2 AI Stocks & 2 Quantum Stocks to Watch

NVIDIA, Micron, D-Wave and Rigetti offer exposure to AI and quantum computing as the U.S.-China tech race intensifies.

Tuesdays big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The Dow Industrials dropped more than 270 points on Monday as oil prices rose and Treasury yields climbed. The three major averages posted back-to-back losses.

PodcastOne director D. Jonathan Merriman buys $86,040 in stock

Life360 (LIF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Revenue hit $159 million with 102.4 million users as AI expansion accelerates.

Shimmick (SHIM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Record $991 million backlog and fourth consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA.

Harrow (HROW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Revenue hit $70.7M with guidance raised to $350M-$365M for full year.

ACV Auctions (ACVA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Record EBITDA per unit despite flat marketplace volumes and dealer market contraction.

Beachbody (BODI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Fourth consecutive quarter of profitability as nutrition pivot gains traction.

AECOM (ACM) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Record backlog and book-to-burn ratio offset near-term project headwinds.

3 High-Flying Stocks for Long-Term Investors

Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match. The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.

Absolutely crazy: Heres what South Korean stock investors are doing in U.S. markets

South Korean stock investors have made absolutely crazy bets as they flee their home market, while global investors pile in.

Is Dropbox Inc (DBX) a Bargain After 3.0% Drop? GF Value Says Undervalued

On August 17, 2026, Dropbox Inc (DBX) shares fell 3.0% to $33.38, marking a notable decline in the context of its recent performance. Over the last month, the s

Dürre-geplagte Bio-Höfe - Branchenverband hofft auf Kundentreue / BÖLW-Vorsitzende Andres: "Jeder Cent in Bio ist eine Investition in Resilienz"

Osnabrück (ots) - Osnabrück. Angesichts der diesjährigen Wetterextreme und drohender Ertragsausfälle bei Sommergetreide, Gemüse und Kartoffeln hat die Vorsitzende des Bundes Ökologische Lebensmitte...

Morgan Stanley resets Amazon stock price target after earnings

Amazon spent years telling Wall Street that AWS could become a few hundred billion dollar revenue business. Then on its last earnings call, management revised that estimate up, significantly. The new figure was $1 trillion. Not as a stretch goal. As what they now believe is a real possibility. ...

Lauterbach prognostiziert höhere Abschläge für frühere Rente / SPD-Politiker warnt vor fünf Prozent Abzug pro Jahr für Frührentner und verteidigt "Rente mit 63"

Osnabrück (ots) - Osnabrück. In der aktuellen Debatte um das neue Rentenpaket hat der SPD-Politiker Karl Lauterbach einen drastischen Anstieg der finanziellen Einbußen für künftige Frührentner prog...

Lauterbach bevorzugt Rente nach festen Beitragsjahren / SPD-Politiker unterstützt Modell des Ökonomen Südekum und kritisiert Benachteiligung von Ärmeren

Osnabrück (ots) - Osnabrück. In der aktuellen Debatte um die Reform der Altersvorsorge hat sich der SPD-Politiker Karl Lauterbach für eine grundlegende Systemänderung hin zu einer Auszahlung nach f...

CoreCivic’s EVP, chief development officer Grande sells $981k shares

Amazons $65 rocking chair patio set is ideal for small spaces

The powder-coated stainless steel frames are rustproof.

Plug Power (PLUG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Gross margins swung sharply positive as revenue climbed 9% sequentially.

Hallador Energy (HNRG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Merom reliability upgrades complete as Turtle Creek gas project targets 2028 launch.

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Six satellites monthly, $3.7B cash, $1.3B backlog.

Consolidated Water (CWCO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Manufacturing revenue fell 49%, but bulk water surged 20% on new licenses.

Q2 Earnings Season Standout Performers: PLTR, MSFT

The Q2 earnings season continues to wind down, which has overall shown immense strength with outsized growth. There have been several standout releases during the Q2 earnings cycle, including those from Palantir (PLTR) and Microsoft (MSFT).

Cardano Kurs am 16. August 2026, ADA fällt auf 0,18 Dollar nach dem ETF-Rückzug

Anzeige / WerbungDer Cardano Kurs steht am 16. August 2026 bei rund 0,1796 Dollar und damit tiefer als noch vor einer Woche. Ausgerechnet zwei Tage bevor ADA die sechsmonatige Futures-Frist der SEC...

Looking for under-the-radar stocks? Cramer gives his take on 5 unfamiliar names

CNBCs Jim Cramer took a fresh look at five stocks viewers asked about, including ExlService, MakeMyTrip, Establishment Labs, NVE and Ubiquiti.

Gold Holds Two-Day Gain on Reduced Rate-Hike Expectations

Gold held a two-day gain as reduced prospects for an interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve weighed on the US dollar, making bullion cheaper for most buyers.

NFL junkies forced to pay big bucks for 2026 season to watch games

Twenty years ago, the NFL caused a seismic shift in its broadcast footprint when it allowed ABC to move Monday Night Football to its sister network, ESPN. Before then, 100% of NFL games were shown on broadcast television. Moving its flagship, primetime broadcast behind a cable paywall was a big ...

Medienwissenschaftler sieht Meta bei Prozess in Bedrängnis

Köln - In dem vor wenigen Tagen gestarteten Prozess gegen Meta in Kalifornien sieht der Kölner Medienwissenschaftler Martin Andree das Tech-Unternehmen erstmals in echter Bedrängnis. "Meta scheint ...

Studie: Mehrheit hält Steuerlast für ungerecht

Berlin - Die Mehrheit der Bürger empfindet die Verteilung der Steuerlast in Deutschland als ungerecht. Nur sechs Prozent halten sie für gerecht, drei Viertel sehen Normalverdiener als am stärksten ...

Lauterbach: Rente nach Beitragsjahren wäre gerechter

Berlin - In der aktuellen Debatte um die Reform der Altersvorsorge hat sich der SPD-Politiker Karl Lauterbach für eine grundlegende Systemänderung hin zu einer Auszahlung nach festen Beitragsjahren...

Anthropic-powered AI model sends shocking message to employee

A retail worker in San Francisco showed up late to 17 of 23 shifts. Their manager noticed, issued warnings, provided additional training, and then forgot about it for months. The manager was not a person. It was an AI agent named Luna, built on Anthropics Claude Opus 4.8, running an experimental ...

Australia’s Reliance Worldwide receives $2.9 billion takeover bid from Brookfield

CNBCs The China Connection newsletter: Money or power? The key to winning the AI race

The U.S. can outspend China in financing artificial intelligence development, but is that the only factor that matters?

Hedge Fund Tax Break Grips Hong Kong as Banks Fear Exodus

Hong Kong’s move to cut taxes for hedge funds has set off a frenzied wave of maneuvering across the city’s financial sector, with investment banks fearing an exodus of prop traders and one fund even considering rebranding a receptionist as an investor relations official to make the most of the potential windfall.

Meta Faces 29 States in Court Tuesday. The Case Could Be Big Tech’s Big Tobacco Moment.

Meta is back in court facing 29 states over allegations it designed addictive products for kids -- and the stakes extend far beyond one company.

Board overseeing Washington Dulles airport to vote on $19.9 billion overhaul plan

L3Harris ousts CEO Chris Kubasik over unspecified conduct, stock drops 4%

Chris Kubasik was ousted as Lockheed Martins incoming CEO in 2012 after what that company called a "close personal relationship with a subordinate employee."

Cardinal Infrastructure director Lee buys $1.25m in stock

FBI alerts U.S. companies to dangerous new hiring scheme

A companys next remote IT hire could be sending sensitive data to a foreign government, and federal investigators say it is already happening. The FBI disclosed in July 2026 that it identified a North Korean operative performing remote contract work inside an unnamed U.S. federal agency. ...

Cardinal Infrastructure CEO Spivey buys $3.2m in stock

Zehn Jahre Keyless-Test: Oft noch unsicher / ADAC Datenbank umfasst inzwischen über 850 untersuchte Fahrzeuge / Fast die Hälfte kann nach wie vor illegal geöffnet werden

München (ots) - Autos mit Keyless-System versprechen einen gewissen Komfort, denn für das Öffnen und Starten des Fahrzeugs muss man nicht mehr den Schlüssel in die Hand nehmen. Allerdings ist diese...

Gold standard is reborn amid central bank surge

For the first 40 years after President Nixon closed the gold window in 1971, central banks mostly unloaded their gold to exercise their faith in fiat money. In 2011, however, Congress passed the Budget Control Act of 2011, which raised the debt ceiling by $2.4 trillion through 2012. As a direct ...

Intel Costs 62 Times Next Years Earnings. It Lost $11 Billion Over the Past Year.

Most of that loss was paper. Still, todays premium price assumes profits that havent arrived yet.

Petrobras Mulls Improving Braskem Credit Terms Amid Debt Talks

Brazil’s Petrobras is weighing whether to grant improved payment terms to Braskem on some contracts as the petrochemical producer races against the clock to find a solution for its debt woes ahead of an August 24 deadline to avoid filing for bankruptcy protection, according to people familiar with the matter.