Walmart, Costco, and Home Depot each sit at a very different point on the risk and reward map right now, and consumer sentiment just printed deep inside recessionary territory. One of these retail giants stands out as the clear winner while two others demand patience.
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Cracker Barrel's CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to a fierce customer backlash. Cracker Barrel said Monday that CEO Julie Masino will step down next month but remain with the company until Oct. 9 in an advisory capacity. David Deno will succeed Masino on Aug. 10 as CEO.
Microsoft is likely to report earnings on July 29. It could decide the next move for AI ETFs as investors watch Azure growth and AI spending closely.
IEX reports Q2 results on July 29, with revenue growth expected as Health & Science demand and acquisitions support sales despite cost pressures.
On July 23, both Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) delivered their Q2 results, giving investors better insight into which railroad stock is the better play. While both companies reported strong results, NSC’s investment case is now tied to the possible acquisition. Investors must weigh UNP’s standalone growth potential against NSC’s risks […]
The AI selloff that crushed Meta shares this week sent one investor straight to the buy button, and the reasoning behind that move cuts against everything the market currently believes about Big Tech spending.

United Airlines (UAL) is reportedly exploring a merger with Delta (DAL). Yahoo Finance Senior Business Reporter Ines Ferré, Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma, and Argent Capital Management portfolio manager Jed Ellerbroek share their thoughts in the video above.
Constellium heads into Q2 results with revenue and earnings growth expected, but higher costs and currency headwinds could shape the quarter.
SpaceX stock is trying to recover after hitting an all-time low on Monday, days after a successful test of its Starship rocket.
MO's second-quarter results are likely to show sales and earnings growth as pricing and nicotine pouch momentum offset lower cigarette volumes.
The Fed's latest minutes contain an 11-word warning that could spell trouble for today's debt-fueled AI rally.
U.S. stocks kicked off the week on a high note as oil futures fell. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.3%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.3%. Oil futures slid, with Brent down 4.8% to $87.29 per barrel, while WTI crude fell 5.5% to $84.37.
Wall Street is heading for a pivotal week as Big Tech earnings, the Federal Reserve's rate decision and key inflation data test a market hovering near record highs. The busiest stretch begins on Wednesday, when Microsoft and Meta Platforms report earnings before the focus quickly shifts to...
The high-end credit card market is more crowded than ever. Here’s a guide to key perks that come with five of the elite cards.
Jabil is expected to announce its fourth-quarter earnings soon, and Wall Street forecasts a double-digit rise in its bottom line.
Verizon raised its 2026 outlook as lower churn, reduced subsidy costs, broadband growth and AI fiber deals strengthen earnings and cash flow.
NextEra Energy highlights surging power demand, a 35.1-GW backlog and data-center hubs while keeping long-term earnings growth targets intact.
American Express lifts its 2026 revenue growth outlook to 10% while reinvesting operating upside in customers, technology and strategic capabilities.
Investors have been pivoting toward high-quality megacap stocks as more companies adopt artificial-intelligence tools.
Broadcom is prepared to post its third-quarter results soon, with analysts predicting a triple-digit earnings growth.
Costco Wholesale is expected to announce its fourth-quarter earnings soon, and Wall Street forecasts a double-digit increase in its EPS.
Philip Morris International opened a $1.2 billion manufacturing campus in Colorado, part of the tobacco company’s efforts to expand its Zyn portfolio and meet rising demand for nicotine pouches.
July 27 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday after the United States and Iran paused hostilities, boosting risk appetite ahead of a week of major earnings, economic data and
GM raised profit guidance on steady pricing and strong truck sales, while Mobileye's unit growth masked falling per-system prices and a founder's planned departure.
Investing.com -- Jefferies upgraded both Ford Motor and General Motors to Buy from Hold, arguing that improving U.S. auto market conditions, stronger capital allocation and easing legacy cost pressures position both automakers for higher earnings and cash generation over the next two years.
lululemon athletica is scheduled to report its second-quarter results soon, and analysts expect a double-digit earnings decrease.
American Superconductor heads into Q1 results with revenue growth expected, driven by Grid demand, data centers and Comtrafo business integration gains.

F/m Investments CEO and CIO Alex Morris sits down with Brooke DiPalma for a discussion around what today's inflation environment and the latest set of tariffs out from the Trump administration could pose for the Federal Reserve's own goals.
Nvidia has joined a coalition of tech companies to build an artificial-intelligence defense program following the recent OpenAI hacking incident of Hugging Face. The initiative, dubbed the Open Secure AI Alliance, is developing open-source programs to give companies access to tools to help fend off AI cyberattacks. “The recent Hugging Face security incident delivered a clear reminder,” the group said Monday.
Microsoft Earnings Could Make or Break AI Bull Case This Week