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AWS is overshadowing Amazon's e-commerce operations.

Broadcom's AI momentum, Coca-Cola's resilient growth and Palantir's expanding AI strategy headline today's top analyst reports.

Amid major dealmaking and market moves, Wall Street firms — namely Big Banks — could see a major increase in employee bonuses, according to Johnson Associates. Yahoo Finance Senior Banking Reporter David Hollerith reports more on this story.

Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley sits down with Microsoft (MSFT) Copilot EVP Charles Lamanna to discuss the rapid growth of Microsoft 365 Copilot, which has surpassed 30 million paid users. Lamanna breaks down what's driving adoption as Copilot usage nearly doubles year over year and reaches engagement levels comparable to Outlook and Teams.

On the earthly stock market, shares of SpaceX tumbled today. Beyond this world, part of a SpaceX rocket literally crashed into the moon. The European Southern Observatory, a multi-nation group that operates research telescopes, said in social media posts that they detected sodium and lithium signatures in a plume created when the vehicle slammed into the lunar surface early Wednesday.

Hut 8 (HUT) is back in focus after its latest earnings update for the quarter and six months to June 30, 2026, which paired higher reported revenue with a significantly wider net loss. See our latest analysis for Hut 8. Hut 8’s latest earnings have come alongside sharp share price swings, with the stock falling about 9.7% on the day yet still carrying a 97.3% year to date share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return of roughly 4x. If you are looking for more ways to...

Amphenol stock has delivered very strong gains over the past few years, yet its latest valuation checks suggest the shares now lean expensive rather than clearly mispriced. Over 5 years, Amphenol has returned 386.9% to shareholders, which sets a high bar for any further upside to be justified by fundamentals. Expectations around Amphenol's ability to keep growing its revenue and cash flows can support the current share price, while any disappointment in profitability or capital returns may...

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...

Capital One Financial has more than doubled shareholders' money over the past three years, yet its current valuation checks still point to the stock trading at a discount to an internally estimated intrinsic value. With fresh legal headlines in the background, the question for investors is whether that apparent discount is a genuine opportunity or compensation for higher perceived risk. Capital One Financial has returned 102.1% over the past three years, which puts recent short term swings...

Self defense company AXON (NASDAQ:AXON) reported Q2 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 35.3% year on year to $904.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.88 per share was 2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Utility stocks are riding the AI power wave, but the companies actually bolting together the data centers are running a very different race. Knowing which fund owns which part of the chain could change how you size your next trade.

Stocks were mostly higher again as Iran and Oman negotiated a shipping agreement for the Strait of Hormuz, but AI capex is still a big issue for investors.

Figma lifted its annual revenue forecast on Wednesday, encouraged by strong demand for its ‌design software products, as the company's efforts to integrate AI ‌in its tools helped attract and retain more users. Known for its browser-based platform that allows design teams to collaborate in real time, Figma has ‌leaned in hard on artificial ⁠intelligence, embedding the technology across its portfolio to draw in more users by making its tools more accessible ⁠and easier to use. Figma's AI efforts are paying off, with customers increasingly adopting its AI tools for tasks ranging from sketching and brainstorming to coding and shipping products.

Duolingo forecast third-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, tempering optimism from its robust second quarter as the ‌language-learning company bets stronger user engagement will fuel long-term growth. The company has been ‌prioritizing user growth over near-term monetization this year, testing ways to increase subscription revenue without adding friction ​for its large base of free users. CEO Luis von Ahn said Duolingo now expects daily active user (DAU) growth to remain above 20% for the rest of the year, reflecting product improvements, stronger retention and marketing efforts.

Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO, XETRA:CIS) is set to report quarterly results after the market close on August 12, with UBS expecting the networking equipment maker to deliver revenue and earnings above consensus estimates, supported by accelerating demand for AI infrastructure and resilient...

The beauty company, which owns the eponymous E.l.f. Brand, Naturium and Rhode, has pushed up its full-year fiscal 2027 sales forecast to between $1.93 billion and $1.96 billion.

TeraWulf (NASDAQ:WULF) said its second-quarter results reflected growing high-performance computing, or HPC, lease revenue as additional capacity came online at its Lake Mariner campus, alongside a broader expansion strategy that includes a major Anthropic lease in Kentucky, the acquisition of the M

The 4% withdrawal rule was established more than 30 years ago. Thanks to new research, its founder says that rate is likely much too low.

Tesla's AI products will "dramatically" increase demand for SpaceX's Starlink internet service, CEO Elon Musk said. Both stocks are down.

Braveheart is one of five biotechnology firms that made plans to price an IPO this week, bringing in total what could ultimately be more than $1 billion from public investors.

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Yahoo Finance Technology Editor Dan Howley explains how the AI boom is driving up the cost of consumer electronics.

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.

While SpaceX's most recent earnings report barely mentions X, it is clear the company's ad revenue has fallen hundreds of millions of dollars since Elon Musk took over in 2022.

Financial stocks were higher in late Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index risi

Duolingo's second-quarter earnings will reveal more than just another set of financial results.

Disney (DIS) is maintaining post-earnings stock gains ahead of Wednesday's market close. The media giant topped earnings estimates for its fiscal third quarter, reporting theme parks and streaming services to be its biggest growth drivers. CFRA Research director of equity research Ken Leon reacts to Disney's latest earnings release.

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Eli Lilly shares rally on a fresh DTC partnership with CVS Health. A strong Q2 release and impressive future guidance is driving LLY stock higher as well.

Healthcare stocks were higher late Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Healthcare Index and the State