As the market stays near its all-time highs, understanding and breaking down the fundamental data becomes more important than ever for investors. With this in mind, there are typically two sets of data that truly drive the view and performance of the different sectors of the economy: first, the business data, and then the consumer data to balance the supply and demand equation.

ATHENS, Greece, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG) (“we” or the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, is pleased to announce the successful naming and delivery of its first LR2 Aframax newbuilding, M/T P. Massport, constructed at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in the People's Republic of China. The naming ceremony was held at the shipyard, with Ms. Nicole Gummerus serving as the vessel's godmother. In line with maritime tradition, she blessed the vessel and wished her crew safe and successful voyages.

Howmet (HWM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.87 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share a year ago.

Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) came out with quarterly earnings of $5.39 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.67 per share a year ago.

Stagwell (STGW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.17 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.14 per share a year ago.

Sirius XM (SIRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.79 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.8 per share a year ago.

If the company's core business continues growing at the current rate and its Superintelligence efforts gain traction, “there's no telling what the ceiling is for Meta,” Bernstein analysts said.

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. (“AtlasClear Holdings” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: ATCH) has provided an update for their proposed financing and partnership with Hanire LLC. “At the request of shareholders, we want to update the market on the previously announced Hanire investment agreements and the improvements to the transaction for our shareholders, which we anticipate funding shortly,” said Craig Ridenhour, President, AtlasClear Holdings. The agreed upon amende.

Microsoft Corporation delivered strong Q4 results, driven by 26% Y/Y growth in Intelligent Cloud and robust free cash flow, sending shares up over 8% in the after-hours market. I remain bullish on Microsoft due to its leading Cloud position, accelerating AI CapEx, and ability to translate top-line growth into higher free cash flow. Microsoft's Azure has put the Cloud company on a $100B annual free cash flow run-rate.

Beta Bionics, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBNX ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 29, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Blake Beber - Head of Investor Relations Sean T. Saint - President, CEO & Director Stephen H.

India's strong 6.4% projected GDP growth and favorable demographics make it an attractive emerging market opportunity, despite higher volatility. INDY ETF offers focused exposure to India's top companies, especially financials, benefiting from banking reforms, digitalization, and consumer growth trends. The fund's high concentration in large caps and key industries provides growth potential, but also increases company-specific and liquidity risks.

Acurx's common stock is expected to begin trading on a post-split adjusted basis on August 5, 2025 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACXP) ("Acurx" or the "Company"), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of antibiotics for difficult-to-treat bacterial infections, today announced that the board of directors of the Company approved a 1-for-20 reverse stock split (the "Reverse Split") of the Company's common stock.

Community Healthcare Trust is a healthcare REIT focused on medical office buildings and inpatient rehabilitation facilities. The company's Q2 2025 results were impacted by one-off items, resulting in AFFO of only $0.50/share. The non-recurrence of these items, coupled with portfolio growth and Fed rate cuts, should boost quarterly AFFO to about $0.57/share by Q4 2025/Q1 2026.

Major wins like the Ford F-Series platform, expansion into adjacent markets, and a growing presence with Chinese OEMs support long-term growth. Despite near-term margin pressures and mixed earnings, THRM boasts a strong balance sheet, robust liquidity, and a promising commercial pipeline. Tariffs remain a near-term headwind, causing modest margin pressure due to timing lags in cost recovery.

Meta Platforms Inc META just dropped a blowout second quarter — but the real headline isn't the numbers, it's the algorithm. According to JPMorgan's Doug Anmuth, Meta's AI isn't just writing code or generating Llama buzz.

I recommend a Buy rating due to strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and robust cash flow generation. The company benefits from secular tailwinds in its industry, supporting long-term demand and pricing power. Management's disciplined capital allocation and shareholder-friendly policies enhance the investment case.

Lam Research delivered explosive growth to round off FY2025 with solid guidance for Q1-2026 (September). The company has beaten the market on both 3Y, 5Y, 10Y horizon and I expect it to continue delivering outsized returns but is trading at upper range of historical valuation. China worries dampened investor enthusiasm in the after hours trading originally up 5% and then down 5% with worry for growth normalization.

Two of the three stocks in this analysis have earnings calls after the bell on Thursday, as the markets continue to look for a higher move. At this point in time, the markets continue to look for higher levels in general.

If any investor has stood the test of time, it's Warren Buffett, and with good reason.

Colliers International (CIGI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.72 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.49 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.36 per share a year ago.