Ken Griffin's Citadel posts best month in years after scooping up Situational Awareness stocks
The July gains came after Citadel acquired the bulk of the public-stock portfolio formerly held by Situational Awareness late last month.
City & Markets
A Rain Check for Williams-Sonoma: How to Buy the Dip Before It Happens
Williams-Sonoma (WSM) hit a new 52-week high of $250.83 on Tuesday, its 18th new 52-week high of the past 12 months. WSM was one of 135 NYSE and 341 Nasdaq Composite stocks hitting new 52-week highs y…
3 reasons AMD’s stock is falling in the face of its latest earnings report
August 5, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT.IPOs such as SpaceX and ChangXin Memory Technologies have generated worldwide interest, particularly across the tech and AI sectors. Still, with founders trying to maximize…
Disney weighs free, ad-supported streaming, says it has sold out Super Bowl ad spots
During an earnings call with investors on Wednesday, CEO Josh D'Amaro said the company is exploring a free, ad-supported streaming product for consumers.
The S&P 500 just hit a new high. ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry thinks it could bring a 1987-style fall.
Michael Burry, the investor best known for The Big Short, said he continues to believe the market could be nearing a major top and potentially face a 1987-style crash despite the S&P 500 climbing to f…
Stocks Finish Sharply Higher on Strong Earnings and Push to Reopen Hormuz
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up +1.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.71%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +3.32%. September E-mini S…
Materion Q2 2026 slides: record margins, 25% stock surge
July 25, 2026, 3:45 AM EDT. Shares of Hardide (LSE:HDD) have climbed 1,150% over the past year and 455% in 2026, significantly outpacing both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250. However, at a £80m market-cap a…
Cost of filling up a tank of diesel reaches £100, as oil prices rise back above $80 a barrel again – business live
In other (bad) news for SpaceX , a four-tonne piece of a discarded SpaceX rocket that has been floating in space since last year is believed to have unintentionally crashed into the moon at high speed…
AMD sinks 5% despite earnings beat, strong data center revenue
The chip giant has been a big beneficiary of the AI boom, with stock trading 132% up so far in 2026.
A Quant Signal Flashes Enticingly for MGM Resorts (MGM) Stock Call Options
At first glance, it's natural to be apprehensive about MGM Resorts (MGM). Sure, MGM stock itself is ranked as a 40% Buy, according to the Barchart Technical Opinion indicator. Further, the technical p…
Saudi wealth fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity finalize $55 billion EA Sports deal
EA said its stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from the Nasdaq. Its shareholders will receive $210 in cash per share.
Anthropic's Mythos created fake identities to fool humans in new cyber incident
It's the latest cybersecurity incident involving frontier models developed by Anthropic and OpenAI.
Cotton Comes Back to Close Mixed on Tuesday
Cotton futures were down 8 to 22 points in the front months with other contracts, up 2 to 40 points. Crude oil was down $5.20 per barrel, with the US dollar index down $0.031.
Earnings call transcript: Whirlpool misses Q2 2026 estimates but shares rise
August 4, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. LIC shares dropped almost 9% after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 6.5% stake, setting a floor price of Rs 382, representing an 11% discount fro…
The stock market soars. 5 reasons behind the big surge Tuesday
Wall Street sent stocks soaring to records on Tuesday as a multitude of factors combined to form a broad rally.
Corn Facing Turnaround Tuesday Pressure
Corn futures are trading with 7 to 8 cent losses across most contracts at midday on Tuesday, reverting from Monday gains. Crude oil, down $4.30, is adding pressure. The CmdtyView national average Cash…
Michael Burry bets against rally: 'We are near a major top, and possible a 1987-type fall'
Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame is sticking with his bearish wagers even as the S&P 500 surges to a record high, warning that the rally could still end in a sharp sell-off reminiscent of the 198…
Stocks face their weakest seasonal stretch. Why extreme investor pessimism could limit any selling.
U.S. stocks are entering what has historically been the weakest stretch of the year, but unusually bearish investor sentiment could help limit any pullback, according to Ned Davis Research.
Wheat Bears Showing Up on Tuesday
The wheat complex is trading with contracts lower at midday. Chicago SRW contracts are 12 to 14 cents in the red. KC HRW futures are 10 to 12 cents lower in the front months at midday. MPLS spring whe…
Paramount Skydance raises full-year profit guidance, remains 'confident' about WBD merger
Paramount Skydance raised its full-year guidance on Tuesday and reported second-quarter results that showcased the continued strengths of streaming and weaknesses of linear TV.
Sen. Susan Collins will oppose Blanche, a critical blow for Trump's AG pick
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination to be attorney general, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump's pick for the nation's top law enforcement job ahead of a con…
Birkenstock Holding is Now Oversold (BIRK)
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Birkenstock Holding PLC (Symbol: BIRK) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 29.4, after changing hands as low as $37.33 per share. By comparison,…
JBG SMITH Properties is Now Oversold (JBGS)
In trading on Thursday, shares of JBG SMITH Properties (Symbol: JBGS) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 28.8, after changing hands as low as $19.53 per share. By comparison, t…
Tighter Supply Outlook Lifts Sugar Prices
Sugar prices extended their 3-session rally on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 3.5-week high and London sugar posting a 4-week high. The outlook for tighter future sugar supplies is propelling prices…