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Shares of Vista Energy VIST rose 2.6% after reporting second-quarter 2026 revenues of $1.23 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 billion.Shares of The Travelers Companies, Inc. TRV jumped 9.2% after reporting second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $10.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.31.Chevron Corporation’s CVX shares rose 1.9% on energy emerging as the biggest gaining sector of the day.Shares of Alcoa Corporation AA Inc. slid 6.1% after reporting second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.12 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.33. Radical New Technology Could Hand Investors Huge Gains Quantum Computing is the…

Prior month 0.1% Leading economic index -0.2% versus -0.1% estimateJustyna Zabinska-La Monica, Senior Manager, Business Cycle Indicators, at The Conference Board said:“In June, the Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the US declined and partially reversed gains registered in May and April. While some components of the LEI were little changed, the largest positive contribution from the yield spread, followed by marginal positive input from the remaining financial components, were not enough to offset weak consumer expectations and a drop in building permits across most of its categories. Despite the recent decline, the LEI’s six- and twelve-month growth rates, while negative,…

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Quick Read TCAF has attracted $5.5 billion in inflows since June 2023 by pairing a 0.31% fee with concentrated, GARP-style stock picking across roughly 100 names. TCAF trailed SPY 17% to 20% over the past year, the direct cost of avoiding megacap overweights during a narrow, index-distorting rally. With 10-year yields near 4.5%, TCAF fits best as a core-satellite complement to cheap index funds for investors prioritizing downside resilience over megacap momentum. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has…

The ongoing earnings season, investor concerns about the durability of AI demand and spending, and geopolitical risks are key factors that have been contributing to stock market volatility in recent trading sessions. In this scenario, investors seeking steady income can consider adding dividend stocks to their portfolios. Recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can help them pick attractive dividend stocks that are backed by solid cash flows to support consistent payments.Here are three dividend-paying stocks that are highlighted by Wall Street’s top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.ConocoPhillips Oil and gas exploration and production…

The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed at MetLife Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup Final on July 15, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Jordan Bank – Fifa | Fifa | Getty ImagesThe winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time, and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country’s sports history. It’ll also lead to a significant payday.The World Cup winner earns $51 million. The second prize is $34 million.FIFA expanded the payout for the 2026 World Cup, setting a record with a…

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The earnings season heats up this week with two megacaps set to release their latest results. Google-parent Alphabet and Tesla are among the 77 S & P 500 companies scheduled to post second-quarter reports. Investors will also have a look at IBM’s quarterly numbers, after the legacy tech giant posted preliminary figures that sent the stock plunging . The reports follow a tough week on Wall Street, with the major stock benchmarks dragged lower by a decline in semiconductors and simmering tensions between Iran and the U.S. So far, the season is off to a strong start. Of the roughly…

There are simply too many companies in the world. Apple, Google, Amazon, Ryanair. I’m probably forgetting some. How could I not? There are so many companies. Thankfully, here in Hollywood, we’re culling the herd. My memory says thanks. My career, on the other hand, does not.After Disney swallowing up 20th Century Fox (which is now just called “20th Century Studios”, making it sound like a company that makes gramophones), Discovery merging with Warner Brothers, and Skydance buying Paramount, you’d think the industry would be done kneecapping itself through strategic acquisitions. Wrong again, friend. Warner Bros Discovery – swimming in debt…

Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Netflix — The streaming giant dropped more than 10% after its in-line results for the second quarter failed to impress investors. Netflix earned 80 cents per share on revenue of $12.56 billion. Analysts polled by LSEG expected a profit of 79 cents per share on revenue of $12.59 billion. The company, however, also said it would cut back how often it releases its “What We Watched” reports — which give investors a look at engagement on the platform. Alphabet — The Google parent company slid for a second day in a…