Western Midstream (WES) concluded the recent trading session at $47.06, signifying a +1.01% move from its prior day's close.
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Southern Co. (SO) closed at $95.8 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.08% move from the prior day.
An analyst raised his price target on the memory maker by $370.
Today, July 22, 2026, the drone and autonomous defense systems provider announced orders spanning ground systems, border security, and counter-UAS technologies.
The company's "Everything Exchange" is heading north. No launch date set yet, but the Coinbase Canada CEO says phase two for the company is in motion.
Wabtec was the No. 2 S&P 500 stock on Wednesday after the supplier of locomotives and railcars for freight and passenger service topped Q2 earnings estimates and raised its full-year outlook. Strong international performance, backlog growth and a wider profit margin — despite tariffs — powered Wabtec shares toward the top of a buy zone. Results: Wabtec posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.76, up 21.6% from a year ago and 16 cents ahead of estimates.
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Vanguard's flagship growth ETF has spent a decade crushing the market, but something shifted in 2026 and the two signals now driving its fate have nothing to do with stock picking.
IHE delivered stronger 5-year returns, but VHT's 0.09% expense ratio and 411 holdings offer broader diversification at lower cost.
One offers global diversification and higher income; the other delivers focused biotech exposure with lower costs and stronger recent gains.
Top cryptocurrencies fell Wednesday, with Bitcoin (BTC-USD) dropping below $66,000. The CoinDesk
Michael Burry is shorting the iShares Semiconductor ETF, but that doesn't mean all investors should follow suit.

Nomura Asset Management chief investment strategist Andy Goldberg outlines how investors can build a more resilient portfolio in 2026's second half as concerns around market concentration risks grow.
PJP surged 45% in one year, but VHT's lower costs and higher dividend yield appeal to long-term income investors seeking broad sector exposure.
REET has delivered stronger recent returns, while VNQ offers a higher dividend yield.
While most investors pile into the same tired S&P 500 funds, a handful of international ETFs are quietly paying yields that U.S. benchmarks cannot touch, and the differences between them could make or break your income strategy.
SMB delivered higher returns over 12 months, but VTES may benefit if interest rates fall.
Callaway Golf Company’s 16.4% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 8.7%, and its stock price has climbed to $18.41 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Over the past six months, Warner Bros. Discovery’s stock price fell to $25.96. Shareholders have lost 8.5% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 7.7%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
Over the past six months, Walmart’s shares (currently trading at $109.90) have posted a disappointing 6.7% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 7.7% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
GM keeps generating cash from a stable business and uses that cash to retire stock. In the past year, it has spent more than $4 billion.
Apple's stock isn't just priced for perfection. It's priced for domination.
JPMorgan Chase just had the most profitable quarter in its history. Second-quarter net income came in at $21.2 billion, powered by a surge in trading revenue and a gain on its Visa stake. The S&P 500 is up close to 10% this year. Consumers are still spending. Inflation has moderated. By most ...