V expands the reach of its global payment platforms through key partnerships and technology upgrades.

Dell Technologies DELL and Apple AAPL are leading personal computer (PC) makers in a market that is now expected to see year-over-year shipment growth of 4.1% in 2025, per IDC. Global PC shipment volume is expected to hit 274 million in 2025, driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered PCs and the transition to Microsoft Windows 11.

On Opening Bid for Friday, August 22, 2025, Host Brian Sozzi and his guests preview Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's big speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They also debate which matters more: Powell's comments or Nvidia's upcoming earnings report.

President Trump said on Friday that the U.S. government is looking to take a 10% stake in struggling chipmaker Intel. The stock rose earlier after Bloomberg reported that the Trump administration was poised to announce a government investment in the company.

APLD is betting big on Polaris Forge 2 to power its next growth phase amid rising AI demand and fierce data center competition.

The increasing acceptance of Bitcoin as a store of value benefits MSTR and IREN. Find out which stock is leading now.

CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos joins 'Money Movers' to discuss Nvidia's revenue decline from China as the company is squeezed by the U.S. and China.

While the majority of the capital markets are anticipating rate cuts, certain economic data continues to run counter to the forecast. That's why in times of persistent inflation, getting commodities exposure can be beneficial.

Apple is falling behind in the race to transform Siri into an AI assistant that's as powerful as its competitors. As consumers grow more impatient, Apple is considering using another company's tech instead of developing its own.

All the signs that the long AI-driven stock market rally that started in November 2022, with the debut of ChatGPT, is almost out of steam are beginning to show up everywhere.

MDB preps for Q2 results as Atlas drives growth, while macro uncertainty and competition pose challenges.

SJM faces inflation, weak spending and sweet baked goods softness, but growth strategies may offer support.

RDDT's unique archive of user conversations is turning into a high-margin engine for AI-fueled data licensing growth.

"It's going to be a bloodbath," a source with knowledge said. "It's going to be ugly.

Block's Q2 2025 earnings missed expectations, with revenue and EPS shortfalls driven by declining and unprofitable bitcoin trading. Management continues to focus on bitcoin as a payment tool, with no significant crypto expansion or innovation beyond bitcoin, disappointing given industry trends. Core businesses Square and Cash App delivered solid gross profit growth, but overall revenue quality is diluted by high transaction-related costs.

JACKSON, Miss. , Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 10.7% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to $1.55 per share from $1.40 per share.

ARM's 15% slide, lofty multiples, and earnings downgrades fuel caution despite mobile dominance and AI inroads.

Jerome Powell signals Fed easing cycle, but caution is warranted given the labor market's rapid weakening and persistent inflation. Retail earnings highlight margin pressures from tariffs, with Walmart and Home Depot both warning of price hikes to offset rising costs.

Boeing and Machinists union officials are slated to resume contract negotiations on Monday, according to a union official.

Vistra's 33.6% six-month surge outpaces utilities, fueled by clean power growth, nuclear edge, and shareholder returns.