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CaliberCos Inc. (Nasdaq: CWD) has begun construction on a new 114-room Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel in Steamboat Springs, CO. This project is part of Caliber's multi-market hospitality platform and aims to meet growing demand for modern extended-stay accommodations in the mountain region. The property is expected to open in late 2027 and will …
Apple is trading around $327.50 after a recent 4.01% rise, entering a 6-12 month window packed with potential catalysts. Near-term triggers include the July 30, 2026 earnings report, recent approval in China for on-device generative AI, a planned foldable iPhone roll-out and an ongoing legal dispute with OpenAI. Analysts remain divided on the stock…
U.S. index futures moved unevenly in early trading as market participants balanced persistent Middle East tensions with corporate earnings and signs of cooling inflation. Taiwan Semiconductor posted a record quarterly profit but its stock fell after management outlined higher capital spending, triggering weakness across chipmakers. Health insurers …
Oracle shares trade at $132.49, down roughly 45% from their 52-week high and close to year lows, yet some analysts place a $320 target on the stock. The company reports a $638 billion remaining performance obligation backlog and revenue of $67.4 billion (last twelve months), while simultaneously taking on heavy capital spending that has pushed free…
TransUnion has augmented its mortgage credit report by integrating TruVision Alternative Credit Attributes (ACA 2.0) from FactorTrust's Alternative Lending Database. This advancement offers lenders earlier and deeper insights into borrower stability and intent, refining risk assessment and streamlining underwriting workflows without additional cost…
Distribution Solutions Group agreed to be acquired by entities controlled by LKCM Headwater Investments for $35.00 per share in cash. The announcement sent DSGR shares up about 25% after a trading halt. LKCM Headwater and affiliates already hold roughly 79% of the company; the deal must clear regulatory and shareholder approvals before closing.
Nvidia's AI ecosystem just moved from promising to operational. Recent partner announcements in Japan and new edge models for Jetson show adoption stretching from hyperscalers to factories and robots. Combined with strong cash generation ($119B free cash flow) and continued revenue momentum, the setup supports a long trade: entry $212.49, stop $195…
Gray Media has partnered with the Atlanta Hawks to broadcast all non-nationally televised Hawks regular season games free over-the-air via WANF and other Gray Media stations across Georgia for the 2026-27 NBA season. This deal marks the most accessible broadcast commitment for Hawks fans, enhancing viewer reach through multiple platforms and pay-TV…
Duke Energy (DUK) trades at $124.50 with a ~3.5% yield, reasonable mid-teens earnings multiple and an enterprise value near $186B. With utilities set to spend heavily to serve data centers and other large loads, Duke's regulated rate base and reported positioning among multi-energy players make its planned growth more credible. This trade idea is a…
SharonAI Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SHAZ) saw its stock rise 10% following disclosure of a $1.32 billion, five-year cloud computing services agreement with a global Artificial Intelligence Lab. The deal will see SharonAI deploy cloud solutions across data center infrastructure in New Zealand, with revenue from the contract expected to begin in the firs…
State Street reported a 56% year-over-year rise in quarterly profit, driven by stronger fee income across custody, investment management and foreign exchange trading. Assets under custody and administration rose 18% to $57.86 trillion, while assets under management for investment management grew 23% to $6.28 trillion. Total fee revenue increased 17…
DraftKings has been cut nearly 40% from its highs despite a 64% jump in adjusted EBITDA and 17% revenue growth reported in early 2026. Valuation still looks rich on headline multiples but the company's cash generation, World Cup tailwind, and product expansion into prediction markets create a high-reward setup. This trade idea lays out an entry at …
Morgan Stanley's Q2 2026 CIO survey, conducted May 8 to June 8, shows CIOs expect IT budgets to grow 3.8% in 2026, a slight increase from 3.7% in 2025. Software is the fastest-growing technology segment, and Microsoft and security software emerge as the clearest winners from incremental spend. AI/ML remains top of mind for CIOs, but its perceived d…
Affirm (AFRM) looks positioned to extend its rebound after a volatile first half of 2026. The company combines a growing merchant platform with a consumer app and significant cash generation. Given a $27.36B market cap, $3.56B cash balance and $787M in free cash flow, I view the current pullback as a buying opportunity. This trade idea lays out an …
The European Commission has detailed requirements forcing Alphabet’s Google to open specific Android functionalities and share anonymised search optimisation data with OpenAI and other AI and search competitors to comply with the Digital Markets Act. The measures include access to 11 Android features, a pricing formula for shared data, privacy and …
Abbott topped quarterly estimates and raised its full-year adjusted profit outlook for 2026, driven by growth in its medical devices and diabetes businesses and by contributions from its newly acquired cancer diagnostics assets. The company reported better-than-expected revenue and adjusted earnings per share for the quarter, while acknowledging co…
BTIG downgraded Etsy from Buy to Neutral after the stock outpaced the brokerage's price target following a strong run-up this year. The firm cites a stretched valuation versus earnings expectations, technical momentum, and the presence of convertible notes as factors that have reduced the stock's upside relative to downside.
Inseego Corp., a cloud-first wireless edge solutions provider, will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 5, 2026, followed by an investor conference call to discuss its business outlook. The company's products focus on 5G fixed wireless access, IoT solutions, and cloud platforms, targeting service providers and channel partner…
authID, a US-based biometric identity verification company, announced its selection by UK-based First Mile Labs to integrate its biometric technology into First Mile's onboarding platform for financial organizations. The partnership aims to improve onboarding security and efficiency, reducing risks from fraudulent employees and AI-generated identit…
CBL International Limited, a Nasdaq-listed marine fuel logistics company, announced a reverse share split of its Class B ordinary shares on a 1-for-13 basis effective July 20, 2026. The reverse split aims to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price rule and will not alter the shareholders' percentage ownership except for fractional share r…
Microchip Technology has launched the PD-9601GCI Midspan, an industrial-grade Power over Ethernet (PoE) solution delivering up to 90W power and gigabit data rates, designed to simplify and enhance deployment of IoT devices in industrial settings. The midspan supports extended operating temperatures, industrial surge protection, and multiple mountin…
Abercrombie & Fitch's Hollister brand has unveiled its women's fall denim campaign starring rising popstar Freya Skye. The campaign emphasizes self-expression, confidence, and versatility, with Freya Skye embodying the campaign's theme "Made for this Moment." The partnership extends beyond advertising to include limited-edition products, tour spons…
Sunrun Inc., the largest U.S. provider of home battery storage, solar, and home-to-grid power plants, has been honored with the exclusive 2026 Preferred Partner Award and Platinum Solar Award by BestCompany.com for outstanding customer satisfaction, innovation, and industry leadership. This marks the second consecutive year receiving the Preferred …
Aduro Clean Technologies Inc., a clean technology firm focused on chemical recycling, has completed Phase 1 of its collaboration with ECOCE to map flexible plastic packaging feedstocks in Mexico. The partnership moves forward as selected post-consumer flexible plastics advance to lab-scale Hydrochemolytic Technology (HCT) testing to evaluate conver…
Callan JMB Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Alabama State University to develop an integrated pharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem in the U.S. This collaboration aims to strengthen domestic pharmaceutical production, enhance supply chain resilience, and support workforce development. Callan JMB expects the initiative could generate up …
