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At this stage of the year, parents all over the country are opening their wallets and hitting their local big-box stores to stock up on back-to-school items. And many are straining their budgets to do so. A good 45% of parents plan to take on debt to pay for back-to-school shopping this year, ...

Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) reported comparable second-quarter growth as strength in its Midwest and South properties, online operations and managed business helped offset continued softness tied to Las Vegas destination travel and construction disruption at Suncoast. President and Chief Executive Offic

VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) reported stronger second-quarter 2026 results, citing record domain name registrations, continued solid renewal rates and a rising contribution from artificial intelligence-related tools that management said are making it easier for users to get online. Executive Chairman, Pr

MaxLinear (NASDAQ:MXL) reported a sharp increase in second-quarter 2026 revenue and returned to GAAP profitability, as executives said demand for the company’s data center optical products is driving a new growth phase. On the company’s earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Kishore Seendripu said

JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK) reported second-quarter results that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Berman said were “modestly better” than the company’s expectations, with revenue rising from a year earlier as North American sales rebounded from tariff-related disruption in the prior-year

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol built his reputation at Chipotle Mexican Grill by following one formula: fix operations, rebuild customer traffic, and wait for margins to follow. That playbook produced a stock return of more than 770% during a six-year tenure that more than doubled annual revenue and ...

Amkor Technology said on Thursday it had entered a multi-year agreement ‌with Nvidia worth $1.5 billion to expand ‌advanced semiconductor packaging and test capacity in the U.S., as ​the chip industry races to build out AI infrastructure. • ⁠Under the agreement, Nvidia will make a prepayment to support the expansion ⁠of Amkor's U.S. advanced packaging operations, including capacity in Arizona. • The companies will jointly develop ​packaging and ​testing technologies for Nvidia's ​AI and accelerated-computing ‌platforms, focusing on combining different types of chips in a single package.

The trading partners may be taking several steps back from the hard-fought truce that was ratified in June.

By Jody Godoy July 23 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance must pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery through August 17, a federal judge ruled on Thursday.

Moby summary of Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

Space companies want to deploy an unprecedented number of satellites in the years ahead. A key regulator wants to move faster to potentially approve those efforts. The Federal Communications Commission recently voted to overhaul satellite-licensing rules, aiming to provide clearer standards for applicants.

Moby summary of Lockheed Martin Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call

The Defense Department signed an up to 10-year, near $7 billion contract with Oracle intended to streamline fragmented licensing and intra-agency efficiency. The Austin-based cloud computing and software company separately maintained different contracts across the agency.

Deckers (DECK) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +6.82% and +0.25%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Tesla made no Bitcoin sales in the second quarter of 2026. In a market starved for institutional conviction, that decision to hold speaks louder than most announcements. The electric vehicle maker disclosed its Q2 financial results on Wednesday, confirming it still holds the same Bitcoin position ...

Moby summary of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) reported a stronger-than-expected second quarter, with executives pointing to a sharp rebound in freight volumes, higher energy-related demand and improving intermodal trends, while also acknowledging service pressures caused by the rapid increase in traffic. President a

Nokia (NYSE:NOK) reported 9% constant-currency net sales growth for the second quarter of 2026, with executives pointing to strong demand from AI and cloud customers and continued progress on the company’s strategy outlined at its Capital Markets Day. President and CEO Justin Hotard said the quarte

Molina Healthcare (NYSE:MOH) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.51 on $10.2 billion of premium revenue, with management pointing to steady Medicaid performance and stronger-than-expected Medicare duals results while acknowledging continued pressure in its Marketplace busi

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) reported sharply higher second-quarter 2026 earnings and record revenue, with executives saying the carrier’s recent commercial transformation contributed across the full quarter for the first time. President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Jordan said the quarter show

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) reported what executives described as a strong second quarter of 2026, citing a record backlog, higher sales, improved earnings and a significant rebound in free cash flow. The defense contractor also raised its full-year outlook across key financial metrics, pointing to a

Liberty Energy (NYSE:LBRT) reported stronger second-quarter 2026 results as utilization improved from early-year lows, while management outlined expanding ambitions in power generation for data centers and other large-load customers. Chief Executive Officer Ron Gusek said the quarter reflected “str

Moby summary of Union Pacific Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call

Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) reports a 65% increase in net income and strategic expansions, while addressing challenges in capital expenditures and regulatory approvals.

Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) reports a robust quarter with 7% net income growth, driven by increased volumes and strategic market positioning, despite facing cost pressures from rising fuel prices.

WASHINGTON, July 23 () - The Pentagon announced on Thursday a nearly $7 billion, up-to-10-year agreement with Oracle ‌to consolidate the department's on-premises software licenses ‌into a single contract, the latest move by the Pentagon's technology ​chief to cut costs by eliminating fragmented purchasing. The Enterprise Software Agreement, negotiated by the Department of the Navy, is between the Pentagon and Oracle for its on-premises ‌compute usage.

Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) reports a 120% increase in adjusted EPS and record quarterly revenues, while navigating challenges from elevated fuel prices and competitive pressures.

BE Semiconductor Industries NV (BESIY) reports a remarkable 68.7% revenue increase and significant strides in AI-related orders, while navigating market complexities and future growth challenges.

Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT) showcases strong operational execution and innovative advancements, despite facing global market challenges and increased capital expenditures.

Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT) reports a record $230 billion backlog and significant financial growth, raising its 2026 guidance amid strong demand and strategic investments.