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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Jul, 31 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.3% and Nasdaq-100 futures ahead roughly 0.5%. The focus is on the June US PCE price index, which is expected to dip 0.1% month on month, while the core reading is seen up 0.2%. That combination suggests the cost of living may be easing slowly but still sits above the Federal Reserve's 2% goal. At the same time, second quarter US GDP is...

First Solar Inc (FSLR) reports strong Q2 2026 results with gross margin expansion to 57%, while navigating Section 232 tariff uncertainties and rising input costs.

Apple Inc (AAPL) posts a record June quarter with $109.4 billion in revenue, but faces supply constraints and memory cost inflation that pressure September guidance.

Federal Reserve officials just won't listen to us! We warned them that the economy didn't need the four cuts in the federal funds rate (FFR) at the end of 2024. The Bond Vigilantes agreed with us. Now, we conclude that the Fed has to raise short-term rates to lower long-term rates, writes Ed Yardeni, editor of Yardeni QuickTakes.

The Federal Communications Commission’s latest restrictions target emerging Chinese technologies that U.S. officials say could threaten America’s AI infrastructure, critical supply chains and cybersecurity. FCC Moves to Protect US AI Infrastructure On Tuesday, the Donald Trump administration unveiled sweeping restrictions...

Leading cryptocurrencies staged a sharp recovery alongside stocks on Thursday, reversing a Federal Reserve-driven sell-off the day before. Cryptocurrency24-Hour Gains +/-Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m. EDT)Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)+2.16%$65,112.78Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) +1.31%$1,929.21XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) +1.48%$1.08Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) +2.05%$75.02Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) +0.72%$0.07079 Crypto Market Rebounds After a brief lull, Bitcoin pushed back above $65,000. Ethereum, meanwhile, continued to wrestle w

Huang told the investor conference that rising demand for AI compute will drive corporate revenues and GDP higher.

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During Thursday night's earnings call, Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook highlighted a string of milestones, including the company's best-ever June quarter, with revenue reaching $109.4 billion. iPhone revenue surged 22% year-over-year to $54.3 billion, while Mac revenue climbed to a record $10.4 billion. Beyond the financial results, Cook reaffirmed Apple's commitment to US manufacturing, announcing plans to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years. The investment, which the company said includes the reinvestment of tariff-related funds, expands Apple's long-term domestic manufacturing strategy. As part of that effort, Apple has entered a new multiyear agreement with Broadcom (AVGO) under its American Manufacturing Program. The partnership is expected to contribute more than $30 billion in investment to build an end-to-end silicon supply chain and advanced manufacturing equipment in the United States.

During Thursday night's earnings call, Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook highlighted a string of milestones, including the company's best-ever June quarter, with revenue reaching $109.4 billion. iPhone revenue surged 22% year-over-year to $54.3 billion, while Mac revenue climbed to a record $10.4 billion. Beyond the financial results, Cook reaffirmed Apple's commitment to US manufacturing, announcing plans to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years. The investment, which the company said includes the reinvestment of tariff-related funds, expands Apple's long-term domestic manufacturing strategy. As part of that effort, Apple has entered a new multiyear agreement with Broadcom (AVGO) under its American Manufacturing Program. The partnership is expected to contribute more than $30 billion in investment to build an end-to-end silicon supply chain and advanced manufacturing equipment in the United States.

Linda Bolton Weiser, Water Tower Research Managing Director explains how Procter & Gamble (PG), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), and Estée Lauder (EL) leverage brand equity, product innovation, and the "lipstick effect" to maintain strong pricing power and stay inflation-proof.

Linda Bolton Weiser, Water Tower Research Managing Director explains how Procter & Gamble (PG), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), and Estée Lauder (EL) leverage brand equity, product innovation, and the "lipstick effect" to maintain strong pricing power and stay inflation-proof.

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The Nasdaq Composite led gains, up 2.8%, while the S&P 500 rose 1.7%. "Typical snap back day after an exagerated Fed Day move," Carson Group's chief strategist Ryan Detrick said, nodding to tech leading gains. Tech stocks were more than pulling their weight, leading the climb higher.

Wall Street Gains Momentum as Inflation Cools and Bond Yields Retreat

(Bloomberg) -- Tucked into Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s eventful press conference on Wednesday was a suggestion the US central bank could shift its approach to assessing inflation — a remark that’s sowing angst among some investors.Most Read from BloombergUS Strikes Iran Again as Conflict Spreads Across Middle EastChip Stocks Poised for Best Day Since April 2025: Markets WrapWarner Bros. Deal Collapse Would Cost the Ellisons $9.8 BillionBond Yields at 19-Year High Send Warsh Credibilit

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President Donald Trump said that his administration’s newly imposed U.S. tariffs are effectively the same as the tariffs the Supreme Court ruled illegal earlier this year. On Tuesday, in an interview with Fox News, Trump said, "It’s a shame that...

The market backdrop has become far more challenging than it was during the AI-led rally of the past few years. While the broader bull market remains intact, volatility has picked up as investors contend with elevated valuations, geopolitical uncertainty, questions surrounding the Federal Reserve’s policy path, and growing questions about whether the hundreds of billions of dollars being invested in AI infrastructure will generate sufficient returns. As a result, earnings reports have become far

The Nasdaq-100 is on track to deliver its strongest daily gain in more than a year. The index tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ) surged 3.5% in afternoon trading, on pace for its best session since May 2025, when the Trump administration’s 90-day tariff pause with China unleashed a relief rally across global equities. This time, the catalyst was another proof yet that the artificial intelligence spending boom remains alive and well. A blockbuster quarter from Microsoft Corpo

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) issues USDC, a digital token backed by cash and short-term government securities and designed to maintain a value of $1. The company earns interest on the assets held behind USDC. Investors are watching whether Circle can retain more of that income as distribution costs ...

DoorDash just secured federal clearance to fly its own delivery drones commercially, but a persistent trust gap with the American public may prove harder to clear than any regulatory hurdle.

Investors are focused on guidance, AI and tariff-related commentary.

Today, July 30, 2026, investors are pivoting back into technology despite GDP slowdown, with the Nasdaq climbing on broad semiconductor strength.

Corporate earnings from big U.S. companies and closely-watched jobs reports are among the key updates for Wall Street this week. The latest batch of profit updates and forecasts could help give investors a clearer picture of how and where households are spending money amid stubbornly high inflation. Bleach and household products maker Clorox and hotel operator Marriott International report their latest results on Monday.

Scott Melker discusses the Federal Reserve's latest decision to hold interest rates steady, examining Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's remarks and how US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) and crypto like bitcoin (BTC-USD) have reacted. "The Daily Wolf with Scott Melker" airs every day at 12:00 p.m. Tune in for your daily dose of all things crypto. Make sure to also check out Yahoo Finance's new crypto hub to find the latest crypto-related news.

Scott Melker discusses the Federal Reserve's latest decision to hold interest rates steady, Meta (META) and Microsoft's (MSFT) increasing AI expenses, but only one stock is getting punished. Meanwhile, bitcoin (BTC-USD) continues to hover around $64,000, Melker explains why the cryptocurrency's resilience is a bullish sign despite the broader market uncertainty. "The Daily Wolf with Scott Melker" airs every day at 12:00 p.m. Tune in for your daily dose of all things crypto. Make sure to also check out Yahoo Finance's new crypto hub to find the latest crypto-related news.

Coinbase stock attempts rebound ahead of Q2 report late Thursday. Bitcoin climbs on Fed news. Miners spike on Big Tech's AI spending.

(Bloomberg) -- It had been just six weeks since Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh vowed to reestablish the central bank’s reputation as an inflation fighter. But as he took to the podium to explain why the Fed again sat on the fence Wednesday — and held interest rates steady even as consumer prices keep rising far faster than its target, month after month — Wall Street analysts found the message far from reassuring.Most Read from BloombergUS Strikes Iran Again as Conflict Spreads Across Middl