Cathie Wood Goes Shopping: 3 Stocks She Just Bought — Positive
DASH ISRG NVDA The Motley Fool — July 29, 2025Cathie Wood is built for rallying markets. The co-founder, CEO, and chief investment officer of Ark Invest is crushing the market this year, proving that she can catch 2020 in a bottle again.

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO 1.96%) reported net income of $714 million ($2.28 per share) (GAAP) for Q2 2025 on record throughput from its Gulf Coast refineries. Operating income from Valero's refining segment rose to $1.3 billion.

Adtalem Global Education: Addressing A Structural Need In The US Healthcare Industry — Positive
ATGE Seeking Alpha — July 29, 2025I rate Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) a buy, driven by its strong position to address the long-term shortage of healthcare workers in the US. ATGE's 'Growth with Purpose' strategy is delivering robust, broad-based student enrollment growth across all its schools, signaling sustainable momentum. High student success rates give ATGE a competitive edge, supporting government compliance and fueling a virtuous cycle of enrollment and revenue growth.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. and Beazer Homes Extend Relationship with New Exclusive Agreement — Neutral
BZH JHX PRNewsWire — July 29, 2025Three-year deal continues previous agreement to deliver durable, quality homes nationwide CHICAGO , July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX; ASX: JHX) and the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, today announced the continuation of its long-standing relationship with Beazer Homes through a new, exclusive three-year agreement. This milestone builds on a trusted multi-year relationship with America's #1 energy efficient builder* and ensures Hardie® siding and trim products remain the standard for all new Beazer communities across the nation.

Q2 was challenging. Management can address profitability by repricing, optimizing care strategies, and adjusting for higher member usage, though a turnaround will take several quarters. Despite regulatory scrutiny and operational challenges, the business remains profitable.

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals: Shares Are Interesting, And Options Even More — Neutral
AMPH Seeking Alpha — July 29, 2025Amphastar is undervalued (~71% upside), but lacks an economic moat and faces modest growth, so I favor a cautious gradual strategy. The business is defensive, with a diversified product mix and pipeline, but faces headwinds from competition, tariffs, and patent expirations. My base-case DCF-based fair value is $38.23; even in a pessimistic scenario, the stock seems at least fairly valued, limiting downside risk.

Linscomb Wealth Deepens Houston-Area Reach with New Office in The Woodlands — Neutral
CADE PRNewsWire — July 29, 2025Firm continues executing long-term growth strategy with expansion in key Texas market HOUSTON , July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Linscomb Wealth, a Houston-based wealth management firm offering holistic investment and financial planning services and Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) subsidiary, today announced a strategic expansion of its geographic footprint, with a newly opened office in The Woodlands, Texas. Located at 1800 Hughes Landing Blvd, Suite 175, the new location deepens the firm's commitment to serving clients across the Greater Houston area with personalized, locally based financial advice.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merge creating first US transcontinental railroad — Positive
NSC UNP Fox Business — July 29, 2025Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announce a landmark $85 billion merger to create America's first transcontinental railroad, connecting over 50,000 route miles from coast to coast.

Tenable One Surpasses 300 Integrations, Delivering the Security Industry's Most Open Exposure Management Platform — Neutral
TENB GlobeNewsWire — July 29, 2025Tenable One now connects more of the security stack than any other exposure management platform, empowering customers with unmatched context into their cyber exposure Tenable One now connects more of the security stack than any other exposure management platform, empowering customers with unmatched context into their cyber exposure

DRRX Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of DURECT Corporation Is Fair to Shareholders — Neutral
DRRX Business Wire — July 29, 2025NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of DURECT Corporation (NASDAQ: DRRX) to Bausch Health Companies Inc. for $1.75 per share is fair to DURECT shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages DURECT shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or [email protected] or [email protected]. The investigation concerns whether DURECT and it.

Agilent Tech looks to double investments in India, eyes high-teen growth, CEO says — Positive
A Reuters — July 29, 2025U.S.-based laboratory equipment maker Agilent Technologies plans to double its investments in India to expand in one of its fastest-growing markets, a top executive said.

As investors await the latest quarterly results from Visa (V), Rick Ducat breaks down the technical picture taking shape on the charts. He notes the outperformance year-to-date against the broader Financials Sector and S&P 500 (SPX).

Henry Schein to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock? — Positive
HSIC Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025HSIC eyes modest Q2 gains, with dental, medical and specialty segments showing signs of steady momentum.

Paypal (PYPL) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates — Positive
PYPL Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025Paypal (PYPL) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.4 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.3 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.19 per share a year ago.

Ultragenyx: July Selloff Creates Buying Opportunity Ahead Of UX143 Catalyst — Positive
RARE Seeking Alpha — July 29, 2025Ultragenyx's 35% July selloff is overblown; both UX143 and UX111 programs remain on track with key catalysts ahead. UX143's Phase 3 trial continues for scientific rigor, not due to failure; pivotal data expected Q4 2025 could be transformative. UX111's FDA delay is manufacturing-related, not safety or efficacy; resubmission is planned, with approval possible in 2026.

Corning (GLW) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates — Positive
GLW Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025Corning (GLW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.6 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.47 per share a year ago.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates — Positive
SOFI Zacks Investment Research — July 29, 2025SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.01 per share a year ago.

Laser Photonics Secures CleanTech System Order from NDE Inc. — Neutral
LASE Accesswire — July 29, 2025Regional NDT and Heat Treatment Firm Selects CleanTech for Advanced Surface Preparation Needs ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE) ("LPC"), $LASE, a global leader in industrial laser systems for cleaning and other material processing applications, today announced it received an order for a CleanTech industrial roughening laser system from NDE Incorporated, a provider of nondestructive testing (NDT) and field heat treatment (HT) services operating across the South Georgia and Florida regions since 1984. John Armstrong, Executive Vice President of Laser Photonics, commented: "NDE's selection of our CleanTech system reflects the growing demand …

Li Auto Inc. Launches Li i8, a Six-Seat Battery Electric Family SUV — Neutral
LI GlobeNewsWire — July 29, 2025BEIJING, China, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China's new energy vehicle market, today officially launched Li i8, a six-seat battery electric family SUV. As an SUV of the new era, Li i8 combines the all-terrain capabilities of off-road vehicles, the handling dynamics of sedans, and the comfort of MPVs, redefining family mobility with an all-new driving and riding experience.

Investors who lost money on Alto Neuroscience, Inc.(ANRO) should contact Levi & Korsinsky about pending Class Action - ANRO — Neutral
ANRO GlobeNewsWire — July 28, 2025NEW YORK, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Alto Neuroscience, Inc. ("Alto Neuroscience, Inc." or the "Company") (NYSE: ANRO) of a class action securities lawsuit.
