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The Ceuta Psyop Shows the Seams of the European Far Right
Far-right hysteria labeling the 70,000 border crossings an 'invasion' is part of the psyop—and it reveals the limits of their narrative.
Senate Dems Push GOP to Divulge Secret Plan to ‘Attack Earned Benefits Like Social Security’
Republican plans to gut, erm, "reform" Social Security must be brutal since they insist on hiding them till after the midterms.
Sandisk Just Delivered a Blowout Quarter—Here's Why the Stock Is Falling
Sandisk shares fell over 8% despite beating earnings estimates, as slightly soft revenue guidance overshadowed 60%-plus revenue growth and expanding margins from AI-driven data center demand.
4 Oil and Gas ETF Plays as Prices Stay Sky-High
With oil and gas prices elevated amid the Iran conflict, investors can consider ETFs like UGA, USOY, OILU, and PXJ, each offering distinct risk levels and strategies for energy exposure.
What Tesla Stands to Lose If It Walks Away From China
Reports Tesla may sell or close its China unit raise analyst concerns, as RBC estimates the market holds 25% of Tesla's value, mostly tied to future Optimus and robotaxi bets.
Disney Sets Up for a Magical Year in 2027
Disney posted Q3 revenue and margin growth, raised its buyback target to $9 billion, and issued a robust 2027 outlook, prompting analysts to reaffirm a Moderate Buy rating.
Astera Labs' Post-Earnings Pullback May Be Last Chance to Buy Below $360
Astera Labs beat Q2 estimates with 104.5% revenue growth and raised guidance, driven by its Scorpio product ramp, though shares pulled back despite analysts' rising price targets.
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McDonald's Stock Sell-Off: Justified Warning or Buying Opportunity?
McDonald's stock sits near multiyear lows after weak U.S. sales growth, but a Q2 earnings beat, Moderate Buy consensus, and steady dividend suggest the sell-off may be overdone.
Rocket Lab Lands a Wave of Contracts Ahead of Earnings
Rocket Lab won a $397 million Space Force contract, a record $266 million launch deal, and a commercial deal with iQPS ahead of its Aug. 10 Q2 earnings report.
Why Brown-Forman Rejected a 23% Premium Twice
Brown-Forman's controlling Brown family rejected Sazerac's $15 billion, $32-per-share buyout twice, leaving BF.B stock trading below the offer price amid a CEO search and industry headwinds.
Amprius Technologies Validates Growth Trajectory With Q2 Earnings—What Comes Next?
Amprius Technologies' Q2 results showed 125% revenue growth and raised guidance, with high short interest, bullish analyst price targets, and rising institutional buying pointing to a potential AMPX stock rebound.
Iran War: Iran Agreement With Oman Will Not “Open” Strait of Hormuz as Trump Hypes Non-Existent Talks; Ansar Allah Threatens Red Sea Escalation; Trump-Hegseth Row Over Weapons Shortages
Today's Iran War news: Over-selling of Iran-Oman Hormuz pact as US arms shortages lead to doctrine change: liberal use of tactical nukes
Boeing's Comeback Is Building Momentum—Is It Real?
Boeing shares rallied after regulators certified the 737 MAX 7, easing a key bottleneck, as improving deliveries, cash flow and analyst upgrades fuel turnaround hopes, though risks remain.
Blueprint for a Banking Fortress: Circle Redraws the Map
Circle secured new banking charters and IBM patents while USDC volume rose 151% year over year, even as Q2 earnings missed estimates amid heavy spending on its Arc blockchain launch.
Bed Bath & Beyond Renovates: The Neighborhood Blueprint
Bed Bath & Beyond will rename itself Neighborhood Intelligence and move to Nasdaq as NXH on Aug. 17, as revenue grows but losses and integration risks persist.
Trade Liberalization Never Lifted All Boats
While selective trade liberalization has benefited powerful corporate interests and some others, most have lost out.
These Outperforming Giants Are Boosting Dividends in 2026, With Yields of Up to 6.6%
Welltower, Bank of America and Energy Transfer raised dividends in 2026, with Welltower and Bank of America posting double-digit hikes and Energy Transfer offering a 6.6% yield.
Why Analysts Are Bullish on a Stock That's Down 20%
Booking Holdings beat Q2 2026 estimates and rallied 6%, but issued soft Q3 revenue guidance amid slowing room night growth and technical signs of overbought conditions.
Science, Religion, and Political Omens: The Meaning of Eclipses in Ancient Rome
Eclipses have long caused fear and wonder, and became focuses for divination.
Another Hit to Demand in the Housing Market: Purchases by Foreign Buyers Have Plunged by 76% from Peak
Purchases by Chinese, Canadian, and British buyers have collapsed. Foreign buyers matter in some key submarkets.
SpaceX: Love the Company, But the Stock Is a Harder Call
SpaceX posted strong quarterly revenue growth, but cash burn, a rich valuation, upcoming insider lockup expirations, and S&P 500 exclusion pose risks that could outweigh near-term upside for SPCX stock.
El-Sayed on Track to Win US Senate Primary, Overcoming AIPAC’s $30 Million Onslaught
Abdul El-Sayed's opponents, with substantial AIPAC funding, outspent him 11 to 1 but still lost. Israel support is becoming a scarlet letter.
Ulta's Growth Is Real, But So Are the Risks
Ulta Beauty posted stronger-than-expected quarterly sales, earnings, and margins and raised its full-year guidance, though analysts remain cautious about cost pressures and competition.