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Chinese robot maker Unitree has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.8 yuan per share, with subscriptions to start on ‌Monday, as it seeks to raise 6.1 billion yuan ($904 million) in a deal that ‌would see it become the first mainland-listed humanoid robot manufacturer. Below are some facts about Unitree, and why it is leading ​several Chinese robotics companies towards public listings. WHAT IS UNITREE?

Sandisk's meteoric rise has some wondering if a stock split is next, but the bigger story is whether its AI-fueled momentum can keep powering the rally.

Burger King is back in second place. The chain has passed Wendy's to become the second-largest US burger brand by systemwide sales, a spot it lost six years ago. McDonald's still holds first place by a wide margin. The change showed up in the latest earnings from parent company Restaurant ...

The communications-platform company's growth has now accelerated for two straight quarters -- and management raised the full-year guide to match.

Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM) announced an 18% increase in its quarterly dividend alongside its Q2 results. The company reported strong Q2 2026 sales and net income figures compared with the same quarter a year earlier. Management linked the higher dividend to confidence in Wheaton Precious Metals cash generation and business outlook. The Q2 performance highlighted the continued impact of Wheaton Precious Metals streaming model on its financial results. For investors watching how...

Micron executives are scheduled to present at a Keybanc analyst event on Monday.

Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) has drawn fresh investor attention after appointing Sarah Ball Teslik as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Daniel Wilner as Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Capital Markets on 7 August 2026. See our latest analysis for Barrick Mining. Barrick Mining shares have reacted strongly to the recent executive changes and plans to float North American mines, with a 7 day share price return of 18.48% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 93.52%. This suggests...

Aerospace and defense company Howmet (NYSE:HWM) reported Q2 CY2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 24.1% year on year to $2.55 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($2.58 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 4.1% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.33 per share was 6.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

SpaceX posted strong momentum during the second quarter, but several questions loom.

Amazon.com Inc.‘s Amazon Pharmacy will offer eligible Medicare beneficiaries weight-loss drugs for $50 per month through a new federal program aimed at expanding access. The company announced on Thursday that the service would automate eligibility checks, prior authorizations, and billing,...

If Micron returns to its historical average valuation, it's a no-brainer buy now.

All three benchmark indexes closed last week higher, notching best weekly gains since April.

For much of the last two years, Wall Street’s primary concern about enterprise software has been the commoditization of workplace applications by artificial intelligence. If AI assistants can write code, summarize meetings, manage projects and automate procedures, why would organizations pay high ...

Barrick Mining recently appointed Sarah Ball Teslik as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Daniel Wilner as Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Capital Markets, strengthening its communications and investor relations capabilities during a period of corporate transition that includes a new CEO and a planned New York flotation of its North American mines. These hires bring deep experience in governance, investor engagement, and capital markets at a time when Barrick is converting...

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) under new CEO Greg Abel carried out its largest quarterly share repurchase since 2021, alongside major new equity investments. The company used a sizable portion of its cash reserves for substantial buybacks and fresh positions in stocks such as Alphabet. This capital deployment marks a clear shift from Berkshire Hathaway's prior pattern of net selling and more cautious use of cash. For readers looking to compare Berkshire Hathaway's capital decisions with...

Recent share performance puts Barrick Mining in focus Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) has moved sharply in recent sessions, with the stock up about 5.6% over the past day and close to 19% over the past month, drawing fresh investor attention. See our latest analysis for Barrick Mining. The recent 7 day share price return of 18.9% for Barrick Mining comes after a weaker 90 day share price return that declined 7.1%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 90.7% and 3 year total shareholder...

Cloud monitoring platform Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) reported Q2 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 35.6% year on year to $1.12 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $1.14 billion at the midpoint, 2.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.65 per share was 11.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

The pace of dividends and buybacks runs near $37 billion a year -- and the cash covering it arrives unevenly.

Default rates are hitting recent highs, and internal reviews of loan health point to tougher times ahead, a WSJ analysis shows.

The answer to who is funding the AI build-out could matter far more for cash-burning AI companies than for Nvidia itself.

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T-Mobile US Inc. CEO Srini Gopalan dismissed the threat from Elon Musk’s planned Starlink Mobile service as "exaggerated," questioning why consumers would leave established carriers even as SpaceX promises higher bandwidth, satellite coverage and a terrestrial network aimed at winning...

Interactive software platform Unity (NYSE:U) reported Q2 CY2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 23.9% year on year to $546.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.28 per share was 12.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

The newly public companies offer investors a choice between the hot space sector and the emerging quantum computing market.

Airbnb commands a valuation premium on growth expectations, while McDonald's generates superior margins and robust free cash flow despite heavy leverage.

Chevron’s second quarter results were met with a positive market reaction as management highlighted the impact of robust operational execution and capital discipline. CEO Michael Wirth credited significant production growth across key assets, particularly in U.S. upstream and refining operations, and pointed to the early delivery of cost reduction targets, stating, “We achieved our structural cost reduction target 6 months early, with $3 billion of annual run rate savings.” Management also empha

The Burger King parent company has some momentum.

Big landowners in the Permian Basin are aiming to capitalize on Nimby rebellion against AI projects around the U.S.

This detail from their earnings reports could spell trouble for Micron's stock in the long run.

McDonald's has seen its United States growth slow and has made significant changes, including replacing the long-time president of its home country. CEO Christopher Kempczinski talked about the company's shortfalls during its second-quarter earnings call. "Turning to the U.S. After a solid start to ...