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CME is expanding through higher trading volumes, new derivatives products and record market-data revenues while returning capital to shareholders.

CEA Industries Inc. (BNC) is rated 'Buy' due to its extreme discount at 0.67x mNAV and strategic BNB accumulation.

Artificial intelligence may have triggered doomsday fears about humanity’s future, but one rising energy player is showing that demand for data-center infrastructure isn’t slowing down. Shares of Forgent Power Solutions an electrical-distribution equipment maker, jumped Tuesday after the company reported strong earnings before the market open. Management attributed the better-than-expected results to the surging demand for AI data-center equipment.

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Industrial expansion, automation and infrastructure investment are driving demand for wear-resistant materials, led by mining and Asia Pacific.Dublin, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Wear-Resistant Materials Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Material Type, End Use, Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2026-2033" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global wear-resistant materials market was valued at USD 10.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to increase from USD 10

The global edge computing market is projected to grow from USD 111.34 billion in 2026 to USD 317.39 billion by 2031, at a 23.3% CAGR. Growth is driven by IoT adoption, demand for low-latency applications, 5G expansion, regulatory requirements, and AI and machine learning integration. Real-time analytics will be the fastest-growing application, while regional/cloud edge will hold the largest deployment share. North America will lead the market, with Asia Pacific growing fastest. Key vendors inclu

The Fed is ready to raise rates, but 30 years of history suggest the first hike rarely ends a bull market without a recession.

TFC's fee-income growth, digital investments and capital returns support prospects, but rising costs and credit risks might hurt financials.

SAN FRANCISCO, September 14, 2026--Wizard Wellness, the brand treating allergy care with the same rigor and sensory appeal as skincare, today completed its national mass retail distribution across all three of the country’s largest mass retailers within four weeks, reaching more than 4,000 doors. The retail play comes after a significant funding round of over $1 million from new investors Pave Health Ventures and Vanquish Equity, joined by existing backers True Beauty Ventures and Barrier Island

Forgent stock had a successful IPO, but the AI infrastructure stock is down sharply ahead of its upcoming earnings report.

Shaw worked with all three of Microsoft's CEOs—Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and Satya Nadella— and has played a major role in shaping much of how Microsoft communicates to the outside world.

August CPI hits 3.4% YoY; core eases to 2.4% as energy dominates and shelter cools. Click for a look at the data and its implications for rates and markets.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants two days off in November to play a video game, but it's not the one everyone else wants time off for.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index falls Thursday after a surprise inflation reading, as oil prices and Treasury yields surge.

Scott Bessent declared himself the house and promised bond traders they were playing a losing hand against Washington. The bond market has been calling that bluff ever since, and the pressure is now spreading from Wall Street trading desks to homebuyers at the closing table.

SharpLink is rated a Buy as a conservative, ETH-focused treasury play trading at 0.85x mNAV, below its crypto holdings. Read more on SBET stock here.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest is doubling down on high-growth names, and fintech player Robinhood just landed on her radar again. So, what’s behind the bullish bet?

RIDGELAND, Miss., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALM) (“Cal-Maine Foods,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “company”), the largest egg company in the United States and a leading player in the egg-based food industry, today announced it will report results for its fiscal 2027 first quarter at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The earnings release will be available on the Cal-Maine Foods website at https://investors.calmainefoods.com/press-rel

Two AI infrastructure companies just reported earnings with the same tailwind behind them and completely opposite strategies in front of them, and only one of those playbooks survives a construction delay or a GPU slip.

ASHBURN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / Baker Hughes announced a deal in late January that didn't get much attention outside trade press, but it captured something bigger happening across the oil patch. Expand Energy, the largest natural gas producer in North America, agreed to roll out an automated production system called Leucipa across thousands of wells in the Marcellus, Utica and Haynesville shale plays.

Braze raised FY27 revenue guidance to $910â$913M, reflecting robust AI-driven product adoption. Read why BRZE stock remains a compelling GARP play.

Solstice Oncology is advancing a medicine from China’s Harbour BioMed that it believes is able to address the weaknesses of drugs aimed at CTLA-4, a popular but tricky cancer immunotherapy target.

From fast food to fine dining, restaurants play a vital societal role. Still, their demand can ebb and flow with the broader economy because consumers can always cook meals at home when times are tough. This makes spending somewhat unpredictable and has held back the industry over the past six months as its 7.7% gain has trailed the S&P 500 by 5.9 percentage points.

Here’s what investors need to know about the Commerce Department’s investment in 3 major quantum stocks, plus supply chain player GlobalFoundries.

Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantinuum are set to receive $100 million each from the U.S. Commerce Department.

Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets. But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, spanning from industry behemoths with seemingly infinite resources to small, nimble players with chips on their shoulders.

150-Page Report Forecasts Market Growth from $8.50B (2025) to $18.50B by 2034, Profiling Roche, Abbott, Siemens Healthineers, Thermo Fisher, Labcorp, and 5 Other Key PlayersDublin, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Blood Based Biomarkers - Market Insights, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast - 2034" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Blood Based Biomarkers Market Projected to Reach USD 18.50 Billion by 2034 The global blood based biomarkers market is estimated at U

578-Page Report Forecasts Market Growth from $3.18B (2026) to $5.7B by 2031, Profiling 10x Genomics, Thermo Fisher, Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, Bruker, and 14 Other Key Players Multiomics Market Multiomics Market Dublin, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Multiomics Market by Offerings, Method, Technology, Workflow, Application, Competition - Global Forecast to 2031" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Multiomics Market to Reach USD 5.70 Billion by 2031, Driven by Pre

Jim Cramer called the JNJ dip a buying opportunity live on air, but the data behind his reasoning had already been published hours earlier, and the stock's recent performance tells a very different story than a typical defensive play.

INTC's new on-device AI agent could cut ASU football game preparation time by 15% to 20% while streamlining practice play-card creation.

375-Page Report Ranks Competitors Across the Company Evaluation Matrix as Asia Pacific Emerges as the Fastest-Growing Region on Digital Health Expansion Care Management Solutions Market Care Management Solutions Market Dublin, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Care Management Solutions Market by Component, Application, Deployment, End User - Global Forecast to 2031" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global care management solutions market is projected to grow from US

Impax Asset Management, based in London and specializing in sustainable investing, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the “Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund”. The letter can be downloaded here. The US Sustainable Economy portfolio outperformed the Russell 1000 in Q2 2026, with Institutional Class at 17.96%, Investor Class at 17.95%, and Class A at […]

Palantir is winning the AI sovereignty race but has a glaring gap in its stack, and a little-known European cloud player just stepped in to fill it at a scale that could reshape how enterprises buy sovereign AI.

PayPal is enacting sweeping layoffs across different geographies.

500-Page Report Ranks Suppliers by Competitive Position Across the Company Evaluation Matrix as Infectious Disease Testing Drives the Largest Application Segment IVD Raw Material Market IVD Raw Material Market Dublin, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "IVD Raw Material Market by Product Type, Technology, Application, Supply Source, Origin, End User - Global Forecast to 2031" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global in vitro diagnostics (IVD) raw material market is pro

Medtronic (MDT) offers a 3.5% yield with strong profitability, though its payout ratio and health need watching. A solid pick for dividend investors.

Stitch Fix has grown into a sizable niche player in the clothing and accessories market from its humble origins in 2011. Read more on SFIX stock here.

Tesla’s Sept. 3 Cybercab debut has put its autonomous ambitions in the spotlight, offering investors a measured way to ride the next leg higher.

Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela, gaining additional acreage.

The iShares S&P 100 ETF just swapped out a toothpaste giant and a mall REIT for four AI infrastructure plays, and the move reveals something uncomfortable about what this so-called blue-chip fund has quietly become.

Nvidia (NVDA) catalyzed the generative AI investment boom, driving trillions in market cap gains and shifting investor focus across AI infrastructure plays.

Weekly stock market update: strong jobs, sticky inflation, rising yields, and an oil surge keep a September Fed hike in play. Read the full analysis here.

Synopsys is facing restructuring pressure, but resilient results and AI-driven demand could keep its investment prospects solid.

Equinix is strengthening its AI infrastructure push through an expanded partnership with Nvidia. Could this be the next growth catalyst for EQIX?

On September 1, when a caller mentioned that they purchased Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) shares back in July at $540 before the earnings announcement and again at $490, Mad Money host Jim Cramer remarked: But you know what? We don’t care where we bought it; we care where it’s going to. Now, this stock is […]

When looking at stock market tickers, it is easy to fall into the trap of judging a company by its absolute dollar price rather than what is actually being paid for its earnings. During the September 2 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer tackled the misconception by comparing two completely different tech players, including hardware […]

Multi-asset instruments need to be blended well enough so that each component of the blend is actually playing a relevant role. Otherwise, you get a blend that is blended for no good reason.

Space Exploration Technologies (NasdaqGS: SPCX) is targeting its first orbital Starship mission with Flight 14, marking a shift from suborbital tests to reusable orbital flights. The planned Flight 14 launch is intended to support large scale deployment of Starlink V3 satellites, with a higher satellite count per mission than earlier launch methods. This step is expected to play a key role in expanding SpaceX's global satellite internet capacity and reinforcing its broader space...

Hyperscalers are signing multi-year leases at a pace that is rewriting the income playbook, and three REITs are quietly collecting the rent on every server warehouse in the deal. The question is which one fits a portfolio built for the long haul.

GoPro is surging on a merger that turns a camera company into an optical-transceiver play, and a famous YouTuber just became its largest individual shareholder. Here is what the move actually means against a backdrop of proven incumbents already delivering billion-dollar datacenter revenue.

Uber is making its biggest workforce cut since the pandemic as it slashes 3,300 jobs. Is UBER a "Buy," "Hold" or "Sell" now?

Commitments run from $1.25 billion down to $750 million depending on rank

NEW YORK, September 04, 2026--Today, 2K announced that NBA® 2K27, the latest iteration of the NBA video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, is now available worldwide on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch™ 2. NBA 2K27 arrives with overhauled gameplay and new depth across every mode, from the court to The City to the front office.

Nvidia is set to acquire AI company Hugging Face for a record $13 billion fee.

The global multiplex assays market is projected to grow from US$6.8 billion in 2025 to US$12.4 billion by 2030, at a 12.8% CAGR. North America leads with a 34% share, while Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region at 15.5%; India is forecast to expand at 16.9%. Consumables account for 68% of sales and protein multiplex assays hold 42%. Growth is driven by precision medicine, companion diagnostics, biomarker R&D, molecular diagnostics and laboratory automation. Key players include Thermo Fisher

In recent months, PayPal has accelerated a multi-year restructuring, cutting hundreds of roles in India and Ireland as part of plans to simplify global operations and target at least $1.5 billion in cost savings over the next few years. Alongside these reductions, PayPal has emphasized reinvesting a significant portion of those savings into its evolution from a payments provider into a broader money management and commerce platform, with Venmo playing an important role. Next, we’ll examine...

The high-growth coffee chain is executing its playbook, but a look at the stock’s past performance after similar drops tells a more complicated story.

Drugmakers are getting a boost from strong earnings and M&A. But they’re also havens in a rocky market.

McDonald's shares have cratered to levels not seen in over a year, and a contrarian case is quietly building that the selloff has gone too far. Whether the golden arches reward patient buyers or keep sliding depends on a handful of execution tests playing out right now.

VZ's cost cuts, customer-focused strategy and AI infrastructure push are fueling gains, but competition and high debt remain key concerns.

Andvari Associates, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. Andvari’s portfolio has performed strongly in the quarter, highlighted by Constellation Software’s 19.9% revenue growth and its plans to spend on acquisitions in 2026. The company is also focusing on AI tools to enhance productivity and customer […]

Although one of the more important “backstage” plays for the AI boom, TXN stock has recently fallen off, potentially setting up a contrarian trade.

UGV opportunities are expanding in defense, logistics, surveillance and hazardous missions, driven by AI navigation, sensor fusion, modular platforms and hybrid-electric mobility Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market Dublin, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market Global Report 2026" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) market is projected to expand strongly as go

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions and Northrop Grumman are two great ways to play the trend toward increased military drone spending.

Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked tennis player, has a coach. So does No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler. But do you need a financial coach?

Copart passes the Peter Lynch screen with steady 20% EPS growth, zero debt, and strong profitability—though slowing future growth warrants caution.

Small player in a $200 billion AI connectivity TAM is on sale after EPS estimates just jumped 50%

Netskope, Inc. pre-IPO: high-risk Buy on discounted 6x EV/Sales and agentic AI edge. Click for more on NTSK and its Q2 earnings report and see why I'm bullish.

HP (NYSE: HPQ) announced a new HyperX portfolio of gaming peripherals and systems, highlighted by the HyperX Cloud Alpha Air headset and Pulsefire Haste 3 Pro wireless mouse. The lineup includes HyperX’s first open back gaming headset and an ultra lightweight wireless mouse aimed at competitive play. HyperX is also expanding into new hardware categories such as gaming desktops and monitors as part of HP’s broader premium gaming push. For a wider view on how demand for higher performance...

Duke Energy and WEC Energy Group are among the top dividend stocks in the market, according to a recent report from Morningstar.

Sterling Infrastructure has transformed into a leading data center construction play, posting revenue growth and raising guidance. See why STRL stock is a Buy.

Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.

Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations. However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.

As Dutch Bros and 7 Brew bid over sites, Black Rock Coffee Bar navigates publicly traded life, and Starbucks regains traction after years of choppiness, Scooter’s Coffee has steadily expanded in a category suddenly flush with growth brands. Scooter’s had 555 of its drive-thru-focused stores at the start of 2023. But that calendar proved a […]
Shares of the company rallied by 40% on the news and are doing just as well today too.

Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations. However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.

Furniture industry players like FLXS and BSET are evolving with digital innovation, e-commerce growth and rising demand for multifunctional furniture amid uncertainties.

T gains 4.7% YTD as fiber and wireless growth support momentum, while heavy investment, competition and debt remain key challenges.

RTX has outperformed its industry as defense demand, rising earnings estimates and solid liquidity support growth, though its premium valuation may cap upside.

PANW's post-earnings selloff highlights valuation risks even as AI could drive a $1 trillion cybersecurity upgrade cycle. These ETFs offer broader exposure.

Complement Inhibitors Market Complement Inhibitors Market Dublin, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Complement Inhibitors Market (2nd Edition): Distribution by Target Disease Indication, Therapeutic Area, Type of Molecule, Target Pathway, Type of Therapy, Route of Administration, Leading Drugs, Key Geographical Regions and Leading Players - Trends and Forecast Till 2035" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global complement inhibitors market is projected to increase fr

If the Fed chief opts against raising rates, the market may fear that politics is guiding his thinking. That could lift gold.

OpenAI's Sam Altman warns the AI infrastructure boom may be unsustainable, putting speculative neoclouds plays at risk.

Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.

Charter Communications has seen its stock fall sharply over the past several years, yet on broad valuation checks it now screens as one of the cheaper large U.S. telecom and cable plays. Investors are weighing whether the current share price already reflects recent setbacks or if the market is punishing Charter more than its fundamentals justify. Over the past 5 years, Charter Communications stock has declined about 81.7%, which puts the focus firmly on whether the current level reflects...

AI strength, recovery in auto and industrial are driving growth in the Analog/Mixed-signal industry. MTSI, MPWR and SMTC are riding these trends.

Energy Transfer and MPLX are reliable income-generating pipeline plays.

Miniso shares hit a multi-year low after weak Q2 2026 results exposed deteriorating overseas profitability. Despite analyst downgrades, a cheap valuation and a new buyback-focused capital return plan make it a speculative rental play, not a long-term hold.

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today announced JL Audio® A60 and JL Audio A60-H marine head units that produce world-class sound with the choice between a sleek, modern aesthetic or compact hideaway design. Enjoy premium sound from four audio zones with Garmin's most advanced audio technology featuring Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Easy Tune via the redesigned Garmin Audio app. Boaters can control the playlist from anywhere on

Kevin Warsh never said "hike" at Jackson Hole. September odds went from 35% to 66% anyway. Mervyn King's Maradona theory explains why.

RIDGELAND, Miss., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALM) (“Cal-Maine Foods,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “company”), the largest egg company in the United States and a leading player in the egg-based food industry, today announced that members of its management team will participate in the Barclays Global Consumer Conference on September 9–10, 2026, at the InterContinental Boston. Sherman Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer; Keira Lombardo, Chief Strategy O

Report highlights the company’s strategy to build the leading diversified egg and egg-based foods platform and create long-term value through operational excellence and responsible business practicesRIDGELAND, Miss., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALM) (“Cal-Maine Foods,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “company”), the largest egg company in the United States and a leading player in the egg-based food industry, today announced the publication of its Fiscal Year 2025 I

Ross Stores delivered an upside surprise in its fiscal second quarter earnings report. One analyst says the company appears to be following the TJX playbook.

The price to play in the mobile phone business for SpaceX won't be cheap.

FingerMotion stock soars as management announces an AI data center pivot. Here’s why FNGR shares still aren’t worth buying.

Opportunities include enterprise migration to passkeys and biometrics, integrated identity platforms, interoperable digital IDs for commerce and public services, and stronger identity verification, governance, and fraud prevention against deepfakes and synthetic identities.Dublin, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Digital Identity & Trust Infrastructure Market 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.Key Highlights Globally, 90% of surveyed consumers reported

MINNEAPOLIS, August 31, 2026--U.S. Bank today launched a new brand campaign featuring NFL quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the bank’s Chief Financial Playmaker. The campaign brings Mendoza’s passion for football and finance together to help make money conversations more approachable for younger audiences, NFL fans and U.S. Bank clients.

NFLX's gaming push gains momentum with GTA VI and rising player engagement, but games remain an unquantified revenue source.

The direction of oil prices plays a crucial role in Occidental's stock price.

AI data center power demand is reshaping utilities into growth plays. Read the full analysis here.