The escalation of tariff policies has intensified market volatility, with President Trump announcing a new wave of levies, including 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico starting August 1, a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, and a 10-15% baseline tariff proposed for over 150 countries, with up to 145%
In the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has solidified its position as a key player with its Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, a chip designed to revolutionize desktop and laptop AI applications. Launched in 2025, this processor has not only showcased AMD’s technological
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly shifting toward on-device processing, a trend that is pushing chipmakers to innovate at an unprecedented pace. In this landscape, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has staked a bold claim with its latest release: the Ryzen AI Max 395 processor.
Announced earlier this
Shares of footwear conglomerate Wolverine Worldwide (NYSE:WWW)
jumped 5.3% in the afternoon session after new economic data showed unexpected strength in the U.S. economy. The positive sentiment across Wall Street came after a Commerce Department report showed U.S. retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in June, signaling resilient consumer spending despite concerns over tariffs. For a consumer discretionary company like Wolverine, which owns footwear and apparel brands such as Merrell, Saucony, and Hush Puppies, signs of a strong consumer are particularly encouraging. Robust consumer spending can translate directly into higher sales, supporting the stock's upward movement in line with the overall market trend. The positive data helped ease investor fears about a potential recession, boosting stocks across various sectors.
Shares of freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX)
jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after a report revealed that rival railroad operator Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) was exploring a potential acquisition.
Shares of luxury casino and resort operator Monarch (NASDAQ:MCRI)
jumped 22% in the afternoon session after the company reported record financial results for the second quarter of 2025, significantly beating analyst expectations.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
jumped 4.1% in the afternoon session after the company, along with partner Intelsat, announced the successful demonstration of an end-to-end 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN). This technological milestone involved combining Kratos's OpenSpace® software-defined satellite ground system with Intelsat's space and ground network, proving that satellite technology can seamlessly extend terrestrial 5G networks. The successful test validates the potential to deliver widespread 5G broadband services, reaching markets currently unserved by traditional networks. This achievement positions Kratos as a key player in the integration of satellite and 5G communications.
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At 40x forward earnings, AMD & Nvidia seem similar. But Nvidia has 58% margins, 86% revenue growth & $43B in net cash, while AMD has lower margins & legacy businesses holding it back. AMD's valuation assumes victory, but it hasn't achieved it yet.
Chip giant Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) has reached a new milestone in the global equity markets, now standing as the single-largest contributor to the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI).
As artificial intelligence transforms industries at breakneck speed, few companies find themselves at the epicenter of this technological revolution like Advanced Micro Devices. For decades, AMD was known as the scrappy underdog in the chip world—an innovator that powered gaming PCs and data centers, but always trailing behind giants
Shares of aerospace and defense company Mercury Systems (NASDAQ:MRCY)
jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced it signed two agreements with a major European defense prime contractor to expand and accelerate the production of critical technology for radar and electronic warfare missions.
Shares of language-learning app Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL)
fell 4.2% in the afternoon session after the stock continued its downtrend as investors weighed concerns over slowing user growth and the sustainability of its marketing-driven expansion. The language-learning app's stock has been under pressure with no specific company news released today. The negative sentiment appears to be a carryover from recent analyst commentary and bearish articles. Earlier in the month, on July 8, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on the stock, citing a slowdown in U.S. daily active user growth following the company's "AI-First" initiative.
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AMD is poised to rally strongly in the second half of 2025, with analysts lifting targets, leading to new all-time highs, and strong results on the horizon.
