Does GS outpace MS with stronger earnings, deeper M&A strength and a more attractive valuation profile? Let us find out.

Microsoft's latest technical indicators keep showing strong buying pressure despite the outsized price really since our last writing. These indicators include bullish RSI, a 'golden cross' pattern, and also widening Bollinger Band widths. Fundamentally, AI-driven demand, especially through Azure and Microsoft 365 Copilot, keeps fueling robust growth.

Former employees at UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH, ETR:UNH) are being questioned by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) as part of its ongoing criminal investigation into the company's Medicare Advantage billing practices, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Prosecutors from the DOJ's healthcare-fraud unit, along with the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General, have been interviewing former doctors, nurses, and other staff about how UnitedHealth deployed medical personnel to collect diagnoses that increased Medicare reimbursements, the publication reported.

PHILADELPHIA, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating the fairness of the recently announced proposed buyout of Guess? Inc. (NYSE: GES) shareholders to determine whether the proposed buyout price of $13.00 undervalues the company's shares.

PHILADELPHIA, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating the fairness of the recently announced proposed buyout of NV5 Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVEE) (“NV5”) shareholders to determine whether the buyout price of $23.00 per share undervalues the company's shares.

ZBRA shares surge 44.6% in three months as strong segment growth, acquisitions and solid cash flow fuel bullish investor sentiment.

Retailers raked in $7.9 billion in online sales during the first 24 hours of Prime Day, an increase of nearly 10% year over year, according to Adobe Analytics. Amazon is hosting its longest-running Prime Day sales event this year, while other retailers have responded with competing sales.

Key Points in This Article: Inverse ETFs are investment vehicles designed to deliver daily returns opposite to a specific index, using derivatives like futures to hedge against market declines or capitalize on bearish trends.

After years of volatility and underperformance, Brazilian small caps (via EWZS) are staging a strong rebound fueled by shifting global capital flows. Unlike commodity-heavy large caps, many small caps focus on Brazil's local economy, making them prime beneficiaries of a domestic recovery. Institutional buying and rising on-balance volume confirm that the current rally is backed by real money, not just hype.

Micro Strategy launches $4.2B STRD offering to fuel Bitcoin gains, aiming to boost yield target to 25% and $15B in BTC dollar gains.

LVO teams up with Intuizi to drive Slacker Radio upgrades through real-time, data-powered subscriber targeting.

Cathie Wood's ARKK hits a 52-week high after bold biotech moves, signaling renewed momentum in disruptive tech.

Apple Inc. is lagging in AI, but I think the negatives are priced in and see the company moving in the right direction. Technical setup suggests consolidation or a pullback, with strong support at $204. I see this as a compelling re-entry point before sentiment improves. Recent sales growth in China, driven by promotions and new models, signals potential for a broader recovery if momentum is sustained.

Intel is shifting focus from the 18A node to 14A, prioritizing cost cuts and margin improvement over risky, capital-intensive innovation. Management's decision to abandon 18A is driven by weak customer demand, poor yields, and TSMC's superior 2nm process economics. Aggressive layoffs and divestitures are expected to boost margins and return Intel's revenue per employee to pre-pandemic levels.

HOUSTON , July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TotalEnergies has become a member of PJM Interconnection, enabling the Company's U.S. trading arm to engage in both physical and financial product transactions in the largest wholesale electricity market in North America. The PJM grid meets the demand of 65 million end-users across the northeastern and mid-Atlantic United States.

W. P. Carey is poised for growth in 2025 and beyond after a strategic pivot away from office properties to focus on industrial real estate. The REIT's diversified portfolio and strong North American and European presence support a healthy 6% dividend, well-covered by adjusted FFO. Portfolio tilt towards stable, high-revenue tenants and new acquisitions create FFO upside and upside revaluation potential.

Robinhood Markets NASDAQ: HOOD missed out on inclusion in the S&P 500, but the last thing the company is doing is focusing on the past. The firm just announced innovations that have Wall Street analysts swooning.

IWO offers diversified exposure to U.S. small-cap growth stocks, tracking the Russell 2000 Growth Index. With $11.7 billion AUM and a 0.24% expense ratio, IWO is a prominent cost-effective option for passive investors. Currently, the short-term outlook for small-cap growth is not very good.

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA, ETR:NVD) has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first company to hit a $4 trillion market capitalization. Shares of Nvidia added 2% on Wednesday, sending its market cap briefly above the $4 trillion level and past previous records, including Apple's $3.15 trillion peak in December 2024.

Comfort Systems leans into strategic M&A, backed by strong cash and a $6.9B backlog, to drive focused long-term growth.