A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected a proposed class action by eight Malian citizens who sought to hold Hershey , Nestle and five other companies liable for child labor on Ivory Coast cocoa farms.

CNBC's Sara Eisen highlights her interview with Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey, who spoke about consumer strength and the impact of tariffs as shares fell after its q2 earnings.

EWL offers exposure to Switzerland's resilient economy, with a focus on defensive, high-quality multinationals like Nestlé, Roche, and Novartis. The fund's concentrated portfolio is balanced by sector diversification and the global reach of its top holdings, supporting steady medium-term returns. EWL's expense ratio is reasonable given its liquidity and BlackRock's reputation, though dividend yield could be higher compared to peers.

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.

TOANO, Va., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C&F Financial Corporation (the Corporation) (NASDAQ: CFFI), the holding company for C&F Bank, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its commercial banking operations with a seasoned team that will establish its presence in Southwest Virginia. This strategic move positions C&F to serve key markets including Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville, Martinsville, and Blacksburg.

I maintain my bearish stance on Apple, citing high valuation multiples, lagging AI innovation, and tariff-related uncertainties as key risks. Despite recent solid financials, Apple's growth remains low-single digit, which doesn't justify its premium valuation compared to faster-growing peers. Apple's capital expenditures are lagging major tech competitors, raising concerns about its ability to keep up in innovation and infrastructure.

Rubrik has delivered impressive financials and leads in cyber resilience, but growth is set to decelerate sharply from 50% to mid-20% next year. The company now forecasts ARR growth in FY26 of 26% to 27%. The stock trades at a stretched at 14x FY26 sales, and the market is wary of decelerating growth despite Rubrik's strong balance sheet and positive cash flow.

Not every AI stock is blasting off to new highs, and that's good news for growth investors who are looking to land relative value in the space.

ALLE eyes Q2 growth with strong U.S. demand and recent buyouts, but rising costs and foreign exchange headwinds are likely to have weighed on margins.

DHR tops Q2 estimates with strong sales across segments, lifting its 2025 EPS outlook amid mixed margin trends.

First Financial Corp. (THFF) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.96 per share a year ago.

ROBO ETF offers diversified exposure to robotics and automation, emphasizing both hardware and applications, with strong sector, market cap, and geographic diversification. The ETF's unique weighting by ROBO score—not market cap—allows smaller, innovative companies to contribute meaningfully, supporting long-term alpha generation. While recent performance has lagged AI-heavy peers, ROBO's purist automation focus and risk diversification make it a robust long-term portfolio stabilizer.

Crown Holdings, Inc. (CCK) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 22, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Kevin Charles Clothier - Senior VP & CFO Timothy J. Donahue - Chairman, President & CEO Conference Call Participants Anthony James Pettinari - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Arun Shankar Viswanathan - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Christopher S.

ABR has rebounded with smart adjustments and a recent 20% share price gain. Leadership is proactively addressing specific issues that have hurt recent performance. Its business strategy is adaptive and resilient. Against macroeconomic and sector risks, ABR's experienced management, diversified strategies and tactical execution have created new momentum.

WY's Q2 earnings are likely to dip 43% as Wood Products faces headwinds, but real estate gains could soften the blow.

GM tops Q2 earnings estimates on strength in North America and International units, despite lower Y/Y revenues and profits.

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glīd Technologies, pioneering autonomous road-to-rail solutions within the first mile, today announced the close of its oversubscribed $3.1 million pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Outlander VC, with participation from Draper U Ventures, Antler, The Veteran Fund, M1C, and mission-aligned angel investors focused on national resilience, industrial reinvention, and climate infrastructure. With the global freight market expected to exceed $20 trillion b.

There are plenty of reasons to be wary of the current bull market.

D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 22, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Bill W. Wheat - Executive VP & CFO Jessica Leigh Hansen - Vice President of Investor Relations Michael J.

D.R. Horton, Inc. DHI reported better-than-expected third-quarter fiscal 2025 (ended June 30, 2025) results, with earnings and total revenues topping Zacks Consensus Estimate but decreasing on a year-over-year basis. The continued housing market softness due to declining consumer confidence and affordability concerns marred the company's quarterly performance, resulting in lower home closings, alongside decreased average selling price (ASP).