During a season when investor activity is typically in its summer doldrums, these two industry exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were hotter than July — the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) and the SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF (GNR). Since the beginning of May, both funds have been rising to the upside.

ASML's recent stock decline is overdone; market overestimates 2026–2027 revenue risk, creating a compelling buying opportunity. My analysis projects a worst-case 12.9% revenue decline, far less severe than the market's implied 21.2%, with Intel's CAPEX cuts manageable. ASML's technological leadership, unmatched supply chain, and strategic partnerships secure its long-term competitive advantage and premium valuation.

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Eric Micek - Corporate Participant James A. Burke - President, CEO & Director Kristopher E.

As the healthcare industry continues to rebound from global disruptions, companies like Becton, Dickinson, and Company BDX are reporting robust financial performances that highlight their resilience and strategic adaptability. The company's stock is trading higher on Thursday on better-than-expected third-quarter 2025 earnings.

MFC Q2 results reflect strong business growth in Global WAM, Asia, and Canada, offset by unfavorable life insurance claims experience in the United States.

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG), a company specializing in hydrogen fuel cells, is anticipated to announce its earnings on Monday, August 11, 2025. Historical trends suggest that the stock is more likely to experience a negative one-day reaction.

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York.

Smith & Nephew's interim results confirm solid progress, with revenue up 5% and strong cash flow growth, supporting my continued 'buy' rating. Dividend growth has resumed after years of stagnation, and a $500m buyback signals management's confidence in cash generation, though yield remains modest. The company's recovery is gaining traction, even if ambitious margin targets remain unmet; momentum is building across all business units and regions.

Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:COLD ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 7, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants George F. Chappelle - CEO & Trustee Jay E.

Uber has transformed into a cash-generating powerhouse, with Q2 results showing robust growth in revenue, gross bookings, and free cash flow. Key growth drivers include rising monthly active users, strong Uber One adoption, and expansion into platform/ecosystem services beyond Mobility and Delivery. Uber's investments in autonomous vehicles and partnerships position it for long-term leadership while maintaining a capital-light, cash-rich model.

Staffing firms like ADP, KFY, and BBSI are gaining momentum as businesses seek agile, tech-driven workforce solutions.

Pre-market futures were at peak highs just ahead of new economic prints this morning, but we remain in healthy, positive territory.

XOM hits record Permian output at 1.6 MMBoE/day, with tech-driven recovery gains and bold growth plans through 2030.

WORCESTER, Mass. , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) announced today the appointment of Toni E.

Shares in WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) slipped to their lowest since the financial crisis after the advertising group confirmed a weak first-half performance, marked by falling revenues, declining margins, and a halved dividend, reinforcing investor concerns after being largely flagged in advance. The FTSE 100-listed company reported like-for-like net sales falling 4.3% in the first half, including a 5.8% decline in the second quarter.

Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Heather Hollander - Corporate Participant Ravi Thanawala - EVP of International & CFO Todd Allan Penegor - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Alexander Russell Slagle - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Andrew Strelzik - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Brian Hugh Mullan - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Christopher Thomas O'Cull - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division Eric Andrew Gonzalez - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division James Jon Sanderson - Northcoast Research Partners, LLC Peter Mokhlis …

CARTHAGE, Mo., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $.05 per share for the third quarter of 2025.

Duolingo announced on Wednesday that it beat its quarterly revenue estimates, even though the company faced widespread backlash for choosing to embrace generative AI over human workers. Duolingo stock rose almost 30% on the news.

ATI's Q2 earnings top estimates as strength in aerospace and defense drives solid gains in the HPMC segment EBITDA.

The headline numbers for BCE (BCE) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.