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July Jobs Report Stuns Wall Street as U.S. Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs
The U.S. labor market delivered a major downside surprise in July, with the economy shedding 23,000 jobs and falling dramatically short of expectations for an 80,000 increase.

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Leads Gains as Weak July Jobs Report Reshapes Fed Outlook
U.S. stocks moved higher on Friday after a weaker-than-expected July jobs report raised questions surrounding the health of the labor market and expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate move.

Small-Cap Stocks Outperform the S&P 500 as Market Leadership Broadens
Small-cap stocks are one of Wall Street’s strongest trades in 2026, quietly outperforming the S&P 500 and Big Tech. The Russell 2000 recently crossed the 3,000 line for the first time and has gained more than 20% this year, compared with roughly a 13% advance for the S&P 500.

Stock Market Today: Dow Slips as Earnings Keep Investors on Edge Despite Hormuz Optimism
U.S. stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors weighed another full day of corporate earnings against signs of easing tensions in the Middle East.

Stock Market Today: Dow Climbs as Hormuz Deal Hopes Lift Stocks While Tech Earnings Draw Mixed Reactions
U.S. stocks were mixed on Wednesday as another wave of corporate earnings reports and signs that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could continue easing.

Semiconductor Stocks Rally as AI Optimism Returns, Lifting S&P 500 to Record Highs
Semiconductor stocks rebounded on Tuesday, leading a tech rally that pushed the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to fresh record highs.

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 climb as tech earnings and easing geopolitical tensions lift sentiment
U.S. stocks traded higher on Tuesday as investors welcomed another wave of upbeat corporate earnings and growing optimism that tensions in the Middle East could continue to ease. T

Stock Market Today: Big Tech Earnings Keep Wall Street on Edge as Amazon Surges and Apple Slides
U.S. stocks seesawed on Friday as investors digested another wave of Big Tech earnings, rising Treasury yields, and the Federal Reserve's higher-for-longer interest rate outlook.

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Surges as Microsoft’s AI Growth Powers Broad Rebound
U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday as Microsoft’s blockbuster earnings revived confidence in the AI trade.

Tech Stocks Face Critical Test as Microsoft and Meta Earnings Put AI Spending Under the Microscope
Tech stocks are entering one of their most crucial weeks of the year as investors await quarterly results from Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Qualcomm, and later Amazon.

Stock Market Today: Dow Drops More Than 800 Points as Iran Attack, Fed Decision, and AI Earnings Rattle Investors
U.S. stocks took a steep dive on Wednesday as renewed conflict in the Middle East, another wave of semiconductor selling, and anticipation ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision weighed heavily on sentiment.

Chicago’s Bag Tax Proves Voluntary Recycling is Dead — Enter SMX
This is where SMX (NASDAQ: SMX) comes in. Instead of relying on guesswork or blind trust in unverified paper trails, SMX embeds a permanent identity directly into the physical materials, allowing for tracking throughout the material’s entire lifecycle.

Stock Market Today: Chip Stocks Slide as Oil Tumbles and Investors Brace for Big Tech Earnings
U.S. stocks were mixed on Monday after an early rally faded, as a steep semiconductor sell-off offset relief from falling oil prices and easing tensions between the United States and Iran.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Rebound as Oil Pulls Back While Investors Digest Earnings and New Tariffs
U.S. stocks traded higher on Friday as investors looked past another busy round of corporate earnings and welcomed a pullback in oil prices after this week's steep rally.

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Slides as Big Tech Stumbles on AI Spending, Oil Surge Adds Pressure
U.S. stocks fell sharply on Thursday as disappointing earnings from Alphabet and Tesla sparked a broad technology sell-off, while surging oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East added to investor concerns.

Super Micro Stock Soars After Margin Outlook Improves and AI Backlog Hits Record
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) surged on Wednesday after it delivered an upbeat business update that soothed investor concerns about profitability and highlighted continued strength in demand for AI infrastructure.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Trade Mixed Ahead of Tesla and Alphabet Earnings
U.S. stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors paused ahead of earnings from Alphabet and Tesla, the first two Magnificent Seven companies to report this earnings season.

Oracle Stock Dives in 2026 as AI Optimism Gives Way to Execution Concerns
Oracle (ORCL) has experienced one of the sharpest reversals among large-cap tech companies this year, losing more than a third of its value and falling roughly 50% from its early June peak.

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Leads Gains as Chip Stocks Rebound Ahead of Big Tech Earnings
U.S. stocks traded higher on Tuesday as a rebound in semiconductor shares helped lift the broader market despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fresh trade concerns.

Semiconductor Stocks Extend Sell-Off as AI Valuation Concerns and Chinese Competition Weigh on Sector
Semiconductor stocks remained under intense pressure on Friday as investors continued pulling back from one of the market's strongest-performing sectors, extending a steep correction fueled by valuation concerns, rising AI infrastructure costs, and rising competition from China.

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Slides as Chip Sell-Off Deepens Despite Cooling Inflation Data
U.S. stocks were in the red on Friday as a steep sell-off in semiconductor shares overshadowed encouraging inflation data and improving consumer sentiment.

Eli Lilly Expands Its Neuroscience Pipeline With Major Depression Therapy Bet
Eli Lilly (LLY) is making another significant push beyond its blockbuster diabetes and obesity franchises, announcing an agreement to acquire clinical-stage biotech AtaiBeckley in a deal valued at up to $3.8 billion.

Stock Market Today: Dow Outperforms as Earnings Impress, But Chip Weakness Weighs on Nasdaq
U.S. stocks traded mixed on Thursday as investors balanced another wave of strong corporate earnings against renewed pressure in semiconductor stocks and ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East.

PayPal Stock Surges on Reported Buyout Offer as Investors Reassess Payments Giant's Value
PayPal (PYPL) surged after reports that payments company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have submitted a proposal to acquire the fintech giant in a deal valued at more than $53 billion.