IBM stock's dramatic loss last week, fueled by a big earnings and revenue miss, is forcing investors to reconsider whether their position sizes are appropriate for the stock and the market environment. IBM stock piqued the interest of investors after a late May rally when the tech giant won a federal quantum computing grant. The stock soared to a high of 332.46 in June, but reversed some of those gains afterward. The stock is typically considered a steady, blue-chip entry into technology, enjoying institutional support from the market.
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<body><p>STORY: Tennessee state claims Instagram's design is to blame for a youth mental-health crisis.</p><p>Meta Platforms goes to court on Monday – one of several trials in the coming weeks...</p><p>testing allegations that the company's social media platforms were intentionally built to be addictive.</p><p>Tennessee accuses the company of violating the state's consumer protection law...</p><p>by knowingly designing a product that drives teens to compulsive use...</p><p>and misleading the public about its safety.</p><p>The lawsuit, filed by the attorney general's office, claims Meta failed to disclose extensive internal research..</p><p>showing Instagram could harm teens.</p><p>And that it continued offering features it knew were dangerous without warning users.</p><p>A Meta spokesperson said in a statement on Friday that the company already has built-in controls...</p><p>to protect the hundreds of thousands of Tennessee teens who use social media every day.</p><p>The company has argued the state's claims are based on the content posted on Instagram by its users...</p><p>and that a federal law shields the company from liability for third-party content.</p><p>The trial is slated to last for seven weeks.</p><p>It's scheduled to overlap with at least two other trials against the company in courts in California.</p><p>Meta faces thousands of lawsuits over similar claims in both state and federal court.</p><p>Nearly every state in the country has filed claims against Meta over its platforms’ alleged impact on children.</p></body>
The new Fed chair wants inflation under control, and a single data point is not going to be enough to convince him of that.
With customers facing elevated fees and seeking discounts, Amazon’s delivery services could impact market pricing in the long term, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
July 20 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Monday decertified a shareholder class action accusing Boeing of prioritizing profit over safety and overstating its commitment to safe aircraft, prior
Walmart and Procter & Gamble both navigated the same tariff storm in their latest quarters, but one leaned into aggressive reinvestment while the other quietly played defense with pricing and productivity. Which strategy is actually winning, and what the next six months will reveal, changes the calculus for investors on both sides.
FedEx is adding a new import fee for the European Union and increasing delivery and pickup surcharges for more than 200 zip codes, as it continues to squeeze customers for revenue by means other than general rate increases. The post FedEx spreads shipping fees to EU, more zip codes appeared first on FreightWaves.
CLB struggles with ongoing headwinds from lower completion activity, operational disruptions, inflationary costs, weaker margins and projected earnings decline in 2026.
Investing.com -- Canada’s annual inflation rate decelerated more sharply than anticipated in June, driven by a substantial pull-back in global energy prices and a notable cooling in underlying core metrics. The consumer price index rose 2.8% on a year-over-year basis, down from a 3.2% print in May and below the 2.9% consensus forecast compiled by Bloomberg. Signaling broader relief for monetary policymakers, the average of the Bank of Canada’s preferred median and trim core inflation measures dr
U.S. stocks started off a key week of trading with a Monday morning rise. Treasury yields are holding steady, oil prices are climbing but not spiraling out of control, and tech stocks are looking to stanch a notable week of declines ahead of a crucial set of earnings. The heaviest slate of second-quarter earnings and big tech updates are on tap, as well as a Federal Reserve policy meeting, and continued attacks between the U.S. and Iran are putting the focus back on energy markets. Tech stocks, meanwhile, are in retreat, with the trading in bear market territory and the now more than halfway toward correction after making an all-time high on June 2.
MSM, AIT, HUBB and TRMB stand out as U.S. manufacturing rebounds in 2H, backed by stronger industrial output, AI-driven demand and easing inflation.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) could soon receive Federal Aviation Administration approval for its 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 aircraft, with a senior FAA official indicating certification of both variants is approaching following an extensive regulatory review. Speaking to Reuters at the Farnborough International Airshow, Deputy FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau said certification of the 737 MAX 7 is “literally around the corner,” with approval for the larger MAX 10 expected shortly afterward.
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Investors face another busy week as major technology companies prepare to report earnings, central banks weigh inflation risks and geopolitical tensions continue to influence global markets. Developments surrounding artificial intelligence, the conflict in the Middle East and key economic data releases are all expected to shape investor sentiment in the days ahead.
Federal debt just crossed a threshold not seen since soldiers were coming home from World War II, and the math shows spending cuts cannot close the gap. Elon Musk says only one force in the world is large enough to prevent national bankruptcy.
The Fed seems to be deciding that rate hikes are necessary after all.
Headline inflation is expected to drop for a second consecutive month -- but this is far from the full story.
The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Monday, Jul, 20 2026 US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts down around 1%, as investors weigh falling bond yields against a cooling housing backdrop. The US 10 year Treasury yield has slipped to about 4.5% after softer inflation readings. In plain terms, this means borrowing costs in financial markets are easing a little even as the debate over the Federal Reserve's next move continues. At the same time,...
If inflation continues to trend in the right direction, it'll help end the bear market.
An unpredictable geopolitical situation may make it much harder than anticipated.

<body><p>STORY: :: TSMC sees 'strong', 'multi-year' AI chip demand as it invests another $100 billion in its Arizona facilities</p><p>:: Taipei, Taiwan / July 17, 2026</p><p>:: Wendell Huang, TSMC Chief Financial Officer</p><p>"Our overseas expansion decisions are based on customer needs with a necessary level of government support. So we do see, we continue to see customers' strong demand, multi-year structured demand."</p><p>:: TSMC</p><p>"We also are very grateful for the support from the U.S. government: the federal, the state, and the city level. And therefore, we decided that -- and we're doing very well. We're very happy with our current status in Arizona -- so we decided to increase the investment in Arizona."</p><p>"There are physical constraints, the number of construction workers available, the infrastructures available. Those parts will -- some of that depends on -- we'll work closely with the government to solve these issues."</p><p>Chief Financial Officer Wendell Huang said on Friday (July 17) the company is "very happy" with progress in Arizona, which is why it decided to ramp up investment to $265 billion, during an interview. He added that the company was very grateful for U.S. government support.</p><p>The pledge to expand in Arizona is a win for U.S. President Donald Trump, who has pushed for more chip-making at home. Trump has repeatedly accused Taiwan of stealing American semiconductor business. He has said that by the time he leaves office, the U.S. will have 50% of the world's semiconductor manufacturing capacity. </p><p>In total, current and planned projects will bring TSMC's Arizona footprint to 12 fabrication and advanced packaging facilities plus an R&D center. He did not provide a timeline for the latest investment. </p><p>At the same time, TSMC continues to invest at home, where it is building 13 leading-edge and advanced packaging fabs over the next several years. </p><p>Huang added that “the most leading-edge technology will stay in Taiwan" because of the need for close coordination between research and manufacturing teams when ramping up the company’s most advanced technologies. And overseas expansion would be considered once production had stabilized.</p><p>Asked if the company would consider raising money by selling new shares in the U.S., Huang said it would "not rule out issuing new bonds" if market conditions are favorable.</p></body>
Chip and AI-linked stocks have whacked in recent weeks after a sharp run-up, while inflation concerns, the U.S.-Iran conflict, and stretched valuations have also weighed on sentiment.
The AI data center build-out is driving up prices for some consumer goods.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated in recent days, reviving concerns about oil prices, inflation, and the global economic outlook. Although the uncertainty has added another source of volatility, the S&P 500 remains within 2% of its all-time high, suggesting investors expect the broader economic impact to remain contained.Claim 55% Off TipRanks Unlock powerful investing tools with TipRanks Premium to make smarter, more confident investment decisions Subscribe to TipRanks Sma
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The Trump Administration announced a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports late Wednesday, effective July 22. The U.S. has invoked Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targeting certain Brazilian practices, which include directives to American tech giants like...