Morgan Stanley has identified three stocks that could outperform as the second-quarter earnings season gets underway. The Wall Street bank highlighted GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV), Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX), and United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) among its top picks, citing expectations that they will deliver strong quarterly earnings. GE Vernova GE Vernova stock has done well
US stocks opened higher on Tuesday after softer-than-expected June inflation data reduced expectations of an immediate Federal Reserve rate hike. Investors also assessed second-quarter earnings from major US banks and corporate results, while keeping an eye on rising oil prices following renewed tensions in the Middle East. The S&P 500 rose about 0.12%, while the
UnitedHealth Group stock has been in a strong rally this year as investors cheered its turnaround efforts and the Trump administration’s decision to boost Medicare Advantage payments by a larger-than-expected rate. UNH jumped and peaked at $434 last week, up by 66% from its lowest point this year. This surge mirrored that of other health
Retail investors, long considered one of the strongest pillars supporting the US stock market since the pandemic, are becoming increasingly selective as market leadership shifts rapidly and alternative investment opportunities gain traction. Recent data suggest individual investors are rotating between themes rather than making broad-based bets on the stock market. At the same time, a
SoFi stock has rebounded in recent weeks, climbing from its year-to-date low of about $15 to around $19 today. Even so, the shares remain roughly 42% below their all-time high. CEO Anthony Noto has attributed much of the weakness to the broader pullback in fintech stocks. With the company’s earnings due later this month, the
Netflix Inc. shares NFLX edged higher ahead of Friday’s opening bell after a report said the streaming giant is exploring live TV channels and streaming bundles as it looks to boost subscriber engagement. The stock rose in premarket trading after initially moving lower on the news. Netflix has lost more than 39% over the past
KuCoin, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a partnership with UAE Team Emirates–XRG, a professional cycling team. The partnership will make its public debut at the 2026 Tour de France, with KuCoin branding displayed on the team’s buses, support vehicles, and fleet cars throughout the three-week race. Under the agreement, KuCoin will become the team’s exclusive
The artificial intelligence boom has a people problem, and it is getting worse faster than most investors have noticed. While Wall Street has spent the better part of three years fixating on chip stocks, hyperscaler spending, and the relentless march of AI valuations, a less glamorous drama has been unfolding in suburban town halls, county
Nvidia enters the second half of 2026 facing growing pressure to defend both its market leadership and investor confidence. While the company remains the world’s largest by market capitalisation, its stock has lagged several semiconductor peers this year as investors broaden their focus across the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain. The company continues to benefit
Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) sought to reassure customers and partners after four employees at its Taiwan unit were questioned as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal export of advanced AI servers containing Nvidia chips. The AI server maker issued an open letter on Wednesday stating that it is not a target of