Buffett's Shot in the Arm Sends UnitedHealth Soaring Against the Odds — Positive
UNH Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Buffett's $1.57B bet on UNH sparks a 12% surge, lifting peers despite sector headwinds and recent struggles at the insurer.

GILD Stock Up 7% Post Q2 Earnings: Should You Buy Now or Wait? — Positive
GILD Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Gilead's Q2 earnings beat and raised 2025 outlook lift shares 7.3%, fueled by HIV gains, Trodelvy strength, and new PrEP launch Yeztugo.

Later this year, MSNBC will unveil a new name, “MS NOW,” which stands for My Source, News, Opinion, World." This new branding underscores our mission: to serve as a destination for breaking news and best-in-class opinion journalism, all rooted in accurate and reported facts," said MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler in an internal memo to staff Monday morning.

Boeing continues to consolidate its gains as production of its key moneymaker, the 737MAX, neared its monthly production cap and progress on other programs was evident, despite an ongoing strike in its defense unit.

Tesla posts on Weibo that new Model Y L is 'coming soon' — Positive
TSLA WB CNBC Television — August 18, 2025CNBC's Phil LeBeau joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest details on Tesla's plans for a new model in China.

BAC's Liquidity Cushion: A Green Light for Solid Capital Return Plans? — Positive
BAC Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Bank of America's strong liquidity, reduced capital buffer and Fed approval fuel higher dividends and a $40B share repurchase plan.

BigBear.ai Partners With Narval for Cargo Security in Panama — Positive
BBAI Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025BBAI teams with Narval to launch AI-powered cargo security in Panama, setting new standards for global supply-chain protection.

American Express Provides Card Members and Tennis Fans with a Premium Experience at the 2025 US Open Tennis Championships — Neutral
AXP Business Wire — August 18, 2025NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As a proud partner of the US Open Tennis Championships for 33 years, American Express will once again serve up enhanced perks for Card Members and fans at this year's tournament, taking place August 18 through September 7. From access to Card Member lounges, to fan experience spaces and additional perks across the tournament grounds, American Express is continuing to enhance the US Open experience. American Express Card Member Lounge The American Express® Card Member.

PetMeds Investor ALERT: Block & Leviton Investigating PetMed Express For Securities Fraud; Investors Should Contact the Firm To Potentially Recover Losses — Neutral
PETS GlobeNewsWire — August 18, 2025Block & Leviton LLP is investigating PetMed Express (NASDAQ: PETS) for securities fraud. Investors who have lost money in PetMeds should contact the firm.

Is Cobra the Growth Engine That Can Drive QuantumScape Higher? — Neutral
QS Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025QS' Cobra separator promises faster and cheaper battery production, marking a key step toward commercial scale in the EV race.

Lilly Stock Down 5% This Month: Should You Buy the Dip? — Negative
LLY Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Eli Lilly stock is down 5% this month despite strong Q2 results and raised guidance, as data from a study on the obesity pill orforglipron disappointed.

Will VWAGY's Backing Turn QS Into a Battery Powerhouse? — Positive
QS Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Volkswagen's partnership with QuantumScape and milestone-based funding could extend QS' runway and accelerate solid-state battery scaling.

Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) Reliance on International Sales: What Investors Need to Know — Positive
AIT Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Evaluate Applied Industrial Technologies' (AIT) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.

Walmart (WMT) Q2 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures — Positive
WMT Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Walmart (WMT), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended July 2025.

LendingTree, Inc. (TREE) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out? — Positive
TREE Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Tree.com (TREE) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

The earnings season and the momentum in the economy have led the tech sector higher again, driven by strong industry players like Microsoft ( NASDAQ:MSFT ) and NVIDIA ( NASDAQ:NVDA ).

Exploring Analyst Estimates for Intuit (INTU) Q4 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS — Positive
INTU Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Intuit (INTU), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended July 2025.

Why Cisco (CSCO) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention — Neutral
CSCO Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Explore Cisco's (CSCO) international revenue trends and how these numbers impact Wall Street's forecasts and what's ahead for the stock.

Gear Up for Ross Stores (ROST) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics — Neutral
ROST Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Evaluate the expected performance of Ross Stores (ROST) for the quarter ended July 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

Don't Overlook Applied Materials (AMAT) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock — Neutral
AMAT Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025Explore how Applied Materials' (AMAT) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.
