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PepsiCo is trading near 52-week lows while rival Coca-Cola is near its 52-week highs. However, a dividend yield of over 4% and tepid valuations make PEP stock a buy.
<body><p>STORY: U.S. stocks ended mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow adding about half a percent to notch another record high close, the S&P 500 slipping marginally and the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping more than eight-tenths of a percent.</p><p>The Nasdaq saw its first decline in five sessions as AMD fell 7% and SpaceX stumbled nearly 14% following the release of its quarterly earnings.</p><p>SpaceX shares could face additional pressure from the expiration of the stock's post-IPO lock-up period starting on Thursday, said Shana Orczyk Sissel, founder and CEO of Banríon Capital Management.</p><p>"There will likely be a lot of folks looking to sell their positions that they've held for a long time, to monetize their investment, which they've had for a while since the company was private. That's going to put pressure on the stock. [FLASH] So I would not be a buyer of SpaceX until we have a better idea of what kind of float's going to be out there after these lockups expire."</p><p>:: Amgen</p><p>Outside of tech, shares of Amgen gained about four-and-a-half percent on a second-quarter sales boost for the drugmaker, helping to lift the blue-chip Dow.</p><p>Rival Eli Lilly jumped about 5% after the company raised its full-year revenue forecast.</p><p>And shares of Disney rose roughly three-and-a-half percent after the entertainment giant beat quarterly profit expectations.</p></body>
Autodesk (ADSK) concluded the recent trading session at $240.03, signifying a +1.19% move from its prior day's close.
Sigma Lithium Corporation (SGML) reached $10.55 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -4.95% change compared to its last close.
In the most recent trading session, Copart, Inc. (CPRT) closed at $28.91, indicating a -1.67% shift from the previous trading day.
Total earnings for the S&P 500 companies that have reported are up +41.7% from the same period last year on +14.8% higher revenues, reflecting a notably better showing relative to other recent periods.
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) concluded the recent trading session at $68.38, signifying a -2.74% move from its prior day's close.
Kroger (KR) closed at $56.68 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.92% move from the prior day.
In the latest trading session, HP (HPQ) closed at $28.52, marking a -1.04% move from the previous day.
In the most recent trading session, Camtek (CAMT) closed at $147.6, indicating a -2.65% shift from the previous trading day.
Opendoor's latest earnings reveal a company in transition.
On Aug. 5, 2026, the e-commerce platform topped second-quarter expectations and guided higher for the quarter ahead, signaling sustained momentum.
Today, Aug. 5, 2026, the reusable rocket provider's first public earnings report revealed widening losses despite strong top-line results.
Investors pay particular attention to a health insurer’s second-quarter report, which reflects more medical claims data among members.
The Dow Jones hit a new high thanks to Nvidia, but Google, SpaceX and AMD weighed on the Nasdaq. Sandisk, Western Digital fell late.
Joby Aviation topped second-quarter sales estimates and raised its 2026 revenue outlook, but investors remain focused on certification and the launch of its electric air-taxi service.
Market Domination Overtime Host Josh Lipton welcomes Blanke Schein Wealth Management chief investment officer Robert Schein to discuss why he believes the S&P 500 (^GSPC) can finish the year above 8,000 and the key catalysts that could drive the market higher.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: FERG) was added to the S&P 500 and related sector, style, and equal-weight indices in early August 2026, while being removed from several Russell small-cap growth and value benchmarks. This shift moves Ferguson more firmly into the large-cap universe, potentially increasing its visibility with institutions that track or benchmark against S&P indices. Next, we’ll examine how Ferguson’s move into the S&P 500, alongside its existing growth initiatives, could...
Axon Enterprise, the S&P 500 maker of Tasers, body cameras and software for law enforcement, continued its resurgence this week ahead of its Q2 report after today's close. This week's jolt higher may mean it could take a stunning report to maintain upward momentum for Axon stock. Earnings growth is up against what looks like a low bar, but that's only because EPS vaulted 77% in the year-ago quarter.
SCHE offers lower fees and higher yields, while NZAC provides ESG-screened global exposure with 625 holdings. One prioritizes emerging market growth; the other emphasizes climate-aligned investing.
Yahoo Finance Senior Business Reporter Brooke DiPalma dives into the crypto market and bitcoin (BTC-USD) using AlphaSpace
A few sectors have dominated the market this year, and healthcare isn’t one of them. Many stocks in the sector look ready to gain.
XLV's lower costs and broader holdings delivered 30% more growth over five years, while BBH's concentrated biotech focus offers higher single-stock upside.
Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre examines the comeback seen across the semiconductor landscape over the past five trading days, while also analyzing which companies are emerging as leaders in the renewed AI rally.
QBTS and RGTI report Q2 results tomorrow as investors watch bookings, revenue growth and commercial execution after strong April-June stock rallies.
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