At the moment XLK has strong momentum and high EPS growth expectations, which makes it one of the most attractive sectors. This has pushed relative valuations (forward P/E) to extreme levels (>85% of the distribution over the past 30 years). It doesn't mean a bubble is coming, as earnings are strong; just an imbalance resolved by lower prices or higher earnings.
Janus Henderson's Jeremiah Buckely: We've seen a broadening of companies contributing to AI earnings — Positive
JHG CNBC Television — August 15, 2025Jeremiah Buckley, Janus Henderson portfolio manager, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss tech earnings, areas of the market he's keeping an eye on, and much more.
Celcuity Inc. (CELC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral
CELC Seeking Alpha — August 15, 2025Celcuity Inc. (NASDAQ:CELC ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 14, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Brian F. Sullivan - Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Vicky Hahne - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Chase Richard Knickerbocker - Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC, Research Division Eason Lee - Leerink Partners LLC, Research Division Frances Dovell - TD Cowen, Research Division Gil Joseph Blum - Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division Mohamad Amin Makarem - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Stephen Douglas Willey - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division Apoorva Chaloori - Unidentified Company Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and …
Citigroup Considers Offering Crypto-Related Custody Services and Stablecoin-Powered Payments — Positive
C PYMNTS — August 15, 2025Citigroup is reportedly considering getting involved in stablecoins. The bank is exploring providing stablecoin-powered payments as well as custody services for the assets that back stablecoins and crypto-related investment products, Biswarup Chatterjee, global head of partnerships and innovation for Citigroup's services division, told Reuters in a report posted Thursday (Aug. 14).
Applied Materials Stock Declines After Weak Q4 Forecast — Negative
AMAT Schaeffers Research — August 15, 2025The shares of Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) are on the downswing this morning, despite the tech manufacturing giant reporting fiscal third-quarter results that surpassed analyst estimates.
UnitedHealth shares rise on Buffett's Berkshire stake — Positive
BRK-A BRK-B UNH Proactive Investors — August 15, 2025Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK.A) has added a little more than five million shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH, ETR:UNH), sending shares of the health insurer nearly 13% higher on Friday. According to SEC filings, Buffett is joining other major investors including David Tepper and Michael Burry in boosting stakes in the beleaguered company.
UnitedHealth is a bellwether name and investors just needed confirmation to buy, says UBS' AJ Rice — Positive
UNH CNBC Television — August 15, 2025AJ Rice, UBS analyst, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss UnitedHealth shares surging on Berkshire Hathaway stake in the stock.
From Big Short to Big Long: Michael Burry Bets Big on Three Stocks — Positive
LULU META UNH 24/7 Wall Street — August 15, 2025Key Points in This Article: Michael Burry, famed for predicting the 2008 housing crash, shifted from bearish to bullish bets, acquiring calls and shares in Lululemon Athletica (LULU), Meta Platforms (META), and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) worth $522 million.
DraftKings Secures Direct Mobile Sports Betting License to Operate in Missouri — Neutral
DKNG GlobeNewsWire — August 15, 2025BOSTON, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced today that the Missouri Gaming Commission has granted the company a direct mobile sports betting license. This direct mobile sports betting license will enable DraftKings to operate independently across the state of Missouri, without the need for affiliation with a land-based casino or professional sports team. DraftKings' online sportsbook would go live on the universal launch date currently expected for December 1, 2025, contingent on final regulatory approvals.
Wedbush's Matthew Bryson: Here's what a Trump Admin. stake in Intel would mean for the business — Neutral
INTC CNBC Television — August 15, 2025Matthew Bryson, Wedbush Securities equity research and hardware SVP, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss reports that the Trump Administration is considering a stake in Intel, whether it could change Intel's corporate priorities, and much more.
Archer Aviation Inc.'s growth prospects are promising, with a robust order book and international expansion, but revenue conversion remains unproven. FAA certification is the key hurdle; only 15% of compliance is complete, and full approval timing is uncertain, impacting aggressive investor sentiment. International launches, especially in the UAE, could mitigate U.S. certification delays, but execution risks and backlog conversion remain concerns.
Toyota Q1 Earnings Miss Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y — Neutral
TM Zacks Investment Research — August 15, 2025TM's Q1 earnings miss forecasts despite higher revenues, as operating income and profit outlook signal sharp declines ahead.
Virtus Investment's July AUM Inches Up Sequentially on Net Inflows — Neutral
VRTS Zacks Investment Research — August 15, 2025VRTS's July AUM rose to $170.8B, lifted by ETF and institutional inflows despite U.S. retail fund outflows.
TGT Downgrade Ahead of Earnings, Growth Faces Critical Headwinds — Negative
TGT Schwab Network — August 15, 2025A "deteriorating long-term outlook" is behind BofA's downgrade on Target (TGT). Marley Kayden breaks down the analysis and weighs the company against Walmart (WMT), highlighting spots where Target is lagging.
Retiring Chief Executive Officer Joe Adams Remains CEO of FS Bancorp until May 2026; Matt Mullet Named President and CEO of 1st Security Bank and will continue as President of FS Bancorp.
2 Stocks Buzzing on Buffett's UnitedHealth Stake — Positive
UNH Schaeffers Research — August 15, 2025The shares of healthcare giants Centene Corp (NYSE:CNC) and Molina Healthcare Inc (NYSE:MOH) are surging today, after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) revealed a new stake in sector peer UnitedHealth Group (UNH).
Beyond Meat, facing financial pressure amid falling sales, denies bankruptcy rumors — Negative
BYND Proactive Investors — August 15, 2025Plant-based meat pioneer Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ:BYND) is under financial pressure after reporting a sharp decline in sales and a cash crunch, though the company denied reports it has filed for bankruptcy. According to reports, Beyond Meat is facing a potential Chapter 11 filing following second-quarter 2025 sales that fell nearly 20% year-over-year, highlighting weakness in US retail channels and select international markets.
Coach Parent Tapestry Navigates Tariff Pressures With Strong Core Business — Positive
TPR Benzinga — August 15, 2025Tapestry, Inc. TPR shares are trading higher on Friday.
Lockheed Martin (LMT) Faces Investor Scrutiny Over Company's Disclosures About Aeronautics and RMS Segments' Performance, Securities Class Action Pending -- Hagens Berman — Neutral
LMT GlobeNewsWire — August 15, 2025SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A securities class action lawsuit styled Khan v. Lockheed Martin Corporation, et al., No. 1:25-cv-06197 (S.D.N.Y.) has been filed and seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) securities between January 23, 2024 and July 21, 2025.
iHeartRadio Joins Stand Up To Cancer® for Ninth Annual Fundraising Special — Neutral
IHRT Business Wire — August 15, 2025NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia is joining forces with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) for the organization's ninth biennial one-hour, commercial-free special airing Friday, August 15, at 8 p.m. ET and PT / 7 p.m. CT. The live event will be available for the first time to iHeartRadio listeners nationwide through a dedicated audio-only stream across all iHeart Country broadcast radio stations and on the iHeartRadio app. The hour-long special will air on iHeart's stations as well as simultaneou.