CRWD launches new AI security tools and services to safeguard agentic AI and GenAI systems, eyeing strong revenue growth ahead.

DIA is outperforming as sector rotation, rate cut optimism and gains in heavyweights fuel Dow's record highs.

PBR warns that Brazil's revised oil price benchmark may impact post-salt and onshore projects despite boosting government revenues.

Liberal U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders on Wednesday threw his support behind Republican President Donald Trump's plan to convert up to $10.9 billion in U.S. grants for Intel into a government stake in the company.

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H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 20, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Hui Chen - CFO & Chief Compliance Officer Hui Jin - Chief Executive Officer Jason Chen - Investor Relations Director Jihong He - Chief Strategy Officer Conference Call Participants Dan Chee - Unidentified Company K. Y. Cheung - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Ronald Leung - BofA Securities, Research Division Sijie Lin - China International Capital Corporation Limited, Research Division Wei Ling - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by.

Mixed sales and profit forecasts from major U.S. retailers such as Target and Home Depot have prompted investors to question if this year's crucial holiday season will yield the windfall typically associated with a year-end shopping surge.

Mercury General stock gains from rate increases, higher average invested assets, financial flexibility, favorable estimates and higher return on capital.

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Brent Thill, Jeffries tech research analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss outlooks on Palantir, what's behind tech's pullback, and much more.

Target Corporation's share price decline is driven more by political backlash than by poor fundamentals or business performance. New CEO Michael Fiddelke has an opportunity to reset relationships and potentially reverse the negative sentiment impacting the stock. Target's valuation is historically low, with fundamentals that suggest TGT stock is undervalued if leadership can re-engage lost customers.

Independent power producers like Constellation Energy and Vistra are well-positioned to benefit from the AI boom, the analysts said.

Target (TGT) posted mixed Q2 results as it announced a CEO change; TJX, LOW and EL all beat on earnings.

WMT prepares for Q2 earnings release with rising estimates, strong digital momentum and high-margin growth shaping investor decisions.

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 20, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian C. Cornell - Chairman of the Board & CEO James Lee - Executive VP & CFO John Hulbert - Vice President of Investor Relations Michael J.

Housing turnover is at 1990s lows, permits are rising, and rates hover near 6.65%. Lowe's Q2 delivered flat sales but strong cash flow. Behind the numbers lies a deeper macro story about housing, consumer health, and the Fed. From $8.8B acquisitions to shifting home prices and consumer confidence, Lowe's results reveal how macro forces shape retail.

Alcon remains a leader in eye care, benefiting from strong market positioning and long-term industry tailwinds like aging populations and technological advances. Recent M&A activity, including the STAAR Surgical acquisition, enhances long-term growth but pressures near-term earnings and raises valuation concerns. Despite solid sales growth and manageable debt, shares trade at a demanding 29-30x earnings multiple, which I view as fully valued given current growth rates.

Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) is facing renewed bearish pressure after Citron Research issued a warning, projecting that the stock could fall more than 70% from current levels.

Artificial intelligence stocks, including Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR), Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA, ETR:NVD) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD, ETR:AMD), traded lower on Wednesday amid a broader tech-sector selloff, highlighting growing investor caution after an extended run-up in valuations. Palantir led the declines, tumbling 7.5% in early trading after a 9% drop on Tuesday, to trade hands at about $145.