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Vacation rental site Airbnb beat second-quarter earnings expectations and again raised its full-year outlook, crediting an accelerated pace of bookings and continued strong travel demand despite higher costs. Airbnb shares were up more than 11% in after hours trading, after closing down 0.6% at $151.64 in regular trading. Airbnb said it delivered some of the strongest results in years during the first half of 2026, and that it exceeded its outlook across every key metric for the second quarter.

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Fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, but sales rose 94.5% year on year to $2.78 billion. Next quarter’s revenue guidance of $2.6 billion underwhelmed, coming in 10.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.16 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

US equity indexes ended lower Thursday after crude oil prices and government bond yields rose follow

In early August 2026, SoundHound AI reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$61.9 million versus US$42.68 million a year earlier, with a smaller net loss and a higher full-year 2026 revenue outlook of US$230 million to US$260 million. Alongside these results, SoundHound highlighted strong enterprise uptake of its OASYS and agentic AI platform, including expanded use of its “Emily” voice agent at MUSC Health, pointing to broader real-world deployment across healthcare and...

Why Redwire stock is back in focus Redwire (RDW) has drawn fresh attention after Q2 results showed revenue growth of almost 90%, a record gross margin, a smaller adjusted loss, and reaffirmed full year revenue guidance supported by a record backlog. See our latest analysis for Redwire. The Q2 update and reaffirmed revenue guidance have pulled Redwire back into the spotlight, with the stock’s 7 day share price return of 37.79% pointing to building momentum after a year to date share price...

Hecla Mining Company recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$333.85 million and net income of US$117.88 million, alongside declared quarterly dividends on both its common and Series B preferred shares. Despite lower silver and gold production volumes versus a year earlier and a modest reduction in full-year silver guidance, Hecla highlighted record site-level free cash flow, a cash balance of US$483 million with no long-term debt, and encouraging drilling results...

Buy-now-pay-later service Sezzle (NASDAQCM:SEZL) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 51.7% year on year to $149.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.13 per share was 11.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Infineon Technologies from €77.67 to €86.71, a change of about 12% in the underlying price target model. This shift lines up with a recent cluster of higher price targets in the €80 to €100 range and a generally constructive tone on the company’s ability to execute its plans, even as some analysts stay cautious on risk and reward. Read on to see how these moving targets fit into the broader Infineon Technologies story and how you can track...

Eaton (NYSE:ETN) received a U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory contract to apply quantum computing and machine learning for power grid resilience. The project focuses on advanced security solutions for critical infrastructure, extending beyond Eaton's existing electrification and data center work. Eaton will work with Infleqtion and Pennsylvania State University to develop and test the new grid protection capabilities. For readers tracking how AI and advanced computing are reshaping...

Block stock has delivered a steep 68.9% decline over the past five years, yet the current checks send mixed messages on value, with the Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate suggesting upside while earnings based multiples lean expensive. The share price performance over five years is down 68.9%, which puts a spotlight on whether the current level reflects a reset opportunity or lingering concerns. Recent growth in Cash App and Square activity can support higher earnings expectations,...

Energy Fuels (TSX:EFR) has begun expanding its White Mesa Mill in Utah to produce heavy rare earth oxides alongside uranium at commercial scale. The project is designed to support an integrated mine-to-magnet supply chain across North America, Australia, and other regions. New processing circuits are planned to handle diversified feedstocks and are backed by government-supported funding. Consider broadening your watchlist with other rare earth focused stocks through 28 best rare earth metal...

Burger King's improvement contrasted sharply with nearly flat Tim Hortons sales and another contraction at Popeyes.

Wall Street had a simple question heading into SpaceX's first earnings report as a public company. Was the spending worth it? The answer came in the form of a single number that landed on Aug. 4 and immediately changed the tone of every conversation about the stock. The stock had been trading near ...

Higher adjusted profit, long-term nuclear contracts and progress at the Crane restart supported an increased annual forecast.

Revenue surged past $10 billion, but aggressive investment in shipping and consumer credit continued compressing MercadoLibre's earnings.

SpaceX and Tesla said they will build their massive semiconductor plant, dubbed Terafab, in Grimes County Texas. SpaceX stock was up, Tesla dipped.

Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:IOVA) reported record second-quarter revenue and gross margin, driven by demand for its Amtagvi tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte, or TIL, therapy, as the company expanded its treatment-center network and advanced clinical programs in lung cancer, sarcoma and gynecologic

Target Corp (NYSE:TGT)’s second quarter results will provide a key test of whether the retailer’s recent turnaround is gaining lasting momentum, with UBS analysts expecting comparable sales growth to accelerate on a two-year basis despite tougher year-ago comparisons. UBS expects Target to...

Microsoft opened its largest Indian data-center region in Hyderabad.

The move is expected to benefit Corning's joint venture with Japan's Shin-Etsu Handotai.

With the July jobs report looming, the Dow’s winning streak finally ran into a wall. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 464 points, or 0.9%. The S&P 500 dropped 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.

Humanoid robot developer Unitree announced it will price its upcoming IPO at $22.34 a share, giving it a valuation of $9 billion. The deal will make Unitree China's first public humanoid robot company. Unitree's IPO comes at a time when investors are becoming increasingly focused on the prospect of AI-enabled robotics.

Tech stocks were mixed late Thursday afternoon with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR E

Energy stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1.6% and

Value is leaving growth behind at a pace rarely seen outside major market downturns. The twist: This is a bull market.

The maker of components for physical AI reported a notable insider sale after a 100% total return over the past 12 months.

A director plans to sell 2,160 shares under a previously arranged trading plan.

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Sandisk's revenue has accelerated sharply in recent quarters, while AMD has grown more steadily—a divergence that narrows the historical gap between these chip-sector heavyweights.