SPEM: Emerging Markets, A Quiet 2025 Leader, Eyeing All-Time Highs — Positive
SPEM Seeking Alpha — August 26, 2025Emerging markets like China and Brazil show strong relative strength and attractive valuations, making SPEM a compelling buy for 2025. SPEM offers broad, low-cost exposure to large-cap, growth-oriented emerging market equities, with a 2.54% yield and low volatility. Despite seasonally weak months ahead, SPEM's technical momentum is robust, with shares breaking above key resistance and approaching all-time highs.
Lilly obesity-pill trial results find a warmer reception on Wall Street this time around — Positive
LLY Market Watch — August 26, 2025Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly said it will now move “with urgency” toward getting regulatory approval for orforglipron.
EMLP Vs. AMLP: Active Vs. Passive Midstream Investing — Positive
AMLP EMLP Seeking Alpha — August 26, 2025Energy infrastructure is attractive due to rising demand and the energy transition, with midstream benefiting from growth and insulation from price swings. EMLP's active management and diversification, especially its utility exposure, make it more resilient and better positioned for the evolving energy landscape than AMLP. AMLP offers higher yield and liquidity but carries greater concentration and regulatory risk, while EMLP's returns are stronger in the short and long term.
Archer Aviation has built a strong liquidity runway, raising $1.1 billion and ending Q2 with $1.724 billion in cash. Key milestones include the first piloted Midnight eVTOL flight, strategic defense acquisitions, and progress in international regulatory alliances. I see Archer as fairly valued with a price target of $9.44–$13.26, reflecting both industry multiples and potential upside.
Gold Fields Limited (GFI) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral
GFI Seeking Alpha — August 26, 2025Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 22, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Alex T. Dall - CFO & Executive Director Chris Gratias - Executive Vice President of Strategy, Planning & Corporate Development Michael John Fraser - CEO & Executive Director Conference Call Participants Adrian Spencer Hammond - SBG Securities (Proprietary) Limited, Research Division Christopher Nicholson - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Joshua Mark Wolfson - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Tanya M.
Moscow court fines Google for failing to abide by Russian law — Negative
GOOG GOOGL Reuters — August 26, 2025A Russian court has fined Google 7 million roubles ($86,585) for violating local internet regulations, the court said on Tuesday via its Telegram channel.
Samsara Launches Pre-Delivery Installation Program to Streamline Fleet Technology Deployment — Neutral
IOT Business Wire — August 26, 2025SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced the launch of a new Pre-Delivery Installation program. This initiative enables the installation of Samsara's devices prior to delivery through the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Daimler Truck North America LLC, or the aftermarket upfitter Fontaine Modification. Now, fleet customers can receive new trucks with telematics and cameras pre-installed and ready to use fr.
Temu reportedly restarted shipping products from China to consumers in the United States after a tariff-related truce. Suppliers, partners and investors said the eCommerce platform resumed making “fully-managed” shipments, the Financial Times reported Tuesday (Aug. 26).
Nvidia Will Hit Another Jackpot With This New Product — Positive
NVDA Seeking Alpha — August 26, 2025Nvidia Corporation's new product (Blackwell Ultra) cements its dominance in AI hardware, outpacing competitors with unmatched performance and memory capacity. The AI revolution is accelerating, with Nvidia supplying the essential technology driving massive investments in data centers and cloud infrastructure. Blackwell Ultra will allow Nvidia to hit another jackpot, improve its financial position, and continue the path of leadership in this high-quality market.
NIO or LI: Which Chinese EV Stock Looks Better Placed Pre-Q2 Earnings? — Positive
LI NIO Zacks Investment Research — August 26, 2025NIO shows faster growth, stronger forecasts and a cheaper valuation than Li Auto as both gear up to report Q2 results.
CVNA vs. SAH: Breaking Down Which Auto Retail Stock Stands Stronger — Positive
CVNA SAH Zacks Investment Research — August 26, 2025Carvana's digital-first growth and Sonic's dealership strength face off. See which auto retailer looks stronger for investors now.
Dollar General to Report Q2 Earnings: Key Factors to Watch Ahead — Positive
DG Zacks Investment Research — August 26, 2025DG is set to post second-quarter results, with revenue growth expected but profitability pressured by rising expenses.
SEALSQ's SEALQuantum.com Lab is Advancing the Convergence of Quantum, Cybersecurity, and AI to Empower the Next-Generation of Startups — Neutral
LAES GlobeNewsWire — August 26, 2025Geneva, Switzerland, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced that its SEALQuantum.com Lab Incubator is accelerating the journey of quantum startups from breakthrough research to scalable, market-ready products and solutions. By combining deep technical expertise, global networks, and strategic investment, building the foundation of tomorrow's quantum industry.
Think It's Too Late to Buy This Leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock? Here's the Biggest Reason Why There's Still Time — Positive
NVDA The Motley Fool — August 26, 2025As investors pour into artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, valuations have surged and plenty of money has been made along the way. One of the biggest winners of the recent AI boom has been Nvidia (NVDA -0.16%).
Afton Chemical Launches HiTEC® 65522 Gasoline Performance Additive Series Approved for TOP TIER+™ Gasoline — Neutral
NEU Business Wire — August 26, 2025RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Afton launches HiTEC® 65522 GPA series, approved for TOP TIER+™ gasoline, targeting GDI engines, injector deposits & SPI protection.
Ballogy and Dave Campbell's Texas Football Partner to Recognize 60 Game-Changing Coaches — Neutral
CPB Business Wire — August 26, 2025AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BSA--Ballogy and Dave Campbell's Texas Football recognize Game-Changing Coaches who go above and beyond in developing athletes both on and off the field.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has a market cap of $1.18 trillion, which makes it the 10th most valuable company in the world.
Options Corner: AMD Gains on Upgrade & IBM Partnership, Watch NVDA Earnings — Positive
AMD IBM NVDA Schwab Network — August 26, 2025AMD Inc. (AMD) moved higher in premarket hours after Truist issued an upgrade for the stock. The company also got a new partnership with legacy tech firm IBM Corp. (IBM).
NASDAQ Index, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecasts – US Indices Continues to Bounce Around — Neutral
IVV SPLG SPXL SPY SSO UPRO VOO FXEmpire — August 26, 2025The three major US indices that I follow here at FX Empire all look as if they are trying to build up some kind of momentum after the pullback on Monday.
Hard To Imagine A Retirement Portfolio Without These 2 Bargains — Neutral
AMLP BIP Seeking Alpha — August 26, 2025We are slowly but surely gravitating back into the yield-starvation environment (a mostly interest rate driven process). For high-quality picks, the yields are already much lower than they were one or two years ago. At the same time, the inflation risk and thus the income value-erosion issue remain open.