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Meta Faces Rising AI Costs as Morgan Stanley Eyes New Profit Streams

Meta's AI infrastructure spending is climbing, but Morgan Stanley sees four underappreciated revenue drivers that could boost future earnings even as investors worry about shrinking margins and heavy capital outlays

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Mariners add Taylor Ward in playoff push

Seattle is sending Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling to Baltimore for Taylor Ward, a move that adds balance and power as the Mariners try to stay in the playoff race

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Nvidia's AI Ambitions Face a Power Grid Reality Check

Nvidia's rapid AI growth is running into a new obstacle: the U.S. power grid. As data center electricity demand surges, experts warn that infrastructure and energy costs could become the biggest constraint on future AI expansion.

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Apple Warns of Higher Prices as Memory Costs Surge on AI Demand

Apple is bracing for continued increases in memory chip costs, driven by AI data center demand and tight supply, with potential impacts on iPhone, Mac, and iPad pricing as the company transitions to new leadership

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Vertiv Stock Sinks 17% as Revenue Miss Triggers Investor Jitters

Vertiv shares plunged after the company's Q2 revenue fell short of Wall Street targets, despite strong earnings and a raised outlook. Investors are weighing whether the setback is a short-term blip or a sign of deeper challenges

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Reddit Stock Slides as Google Search Traffic Falters Despite Strong Earnings

Reddit delivered robust revenue and profit growth, but a warning about unstable Google search referrals sent shares tumbling. Investors are weighing whether direct user engagement can offset risks from changing web traffic patterns

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How Buffett's S&P 500 Fund Pick Turned $10,000 Into $40,000

Investors who followed Warren Buffett's advice to buy and hold a low-cost S&P 500 index fund have seen their money quadruple over the past decade, but new data shows most active managers failed to keep up

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How Vacation Airlines Make Business Class More Affordable for Travelers

Vacation-focused airlines like Condor and Air Transat are changing the business class equation, offering lie-flat seats and premium meals at fares often 20% to 40% below traditional carriers-here's what U.S. travelers should know before booking

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IBM CEO Sets Quantum Computing Revenue Timeline After Stock Drop

IBM's CEO is betting on quantum computing to drive real revenue by 2028, even as Wall Street remains skeptical and the company recovers from its steepest single-day stock decline in decades

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Verizon Faces Slowdown in Fixed Wireless Internet Growth

Verizon's wireless business is stabilizing, but its fixed wireless internet service is losing ground to rivals as more customers opt for fiber and competition from satellite providers intensifies

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Tariff Refunds Could Boost Cash Flow for Major U.S. Retailers

A Supreme Court decision could trigger up to $175 billion in tariff refunds for U.S. companies, potentially strengthening the cash positions of import-heavy retailers and influencing their investment, debt, and shareholder strategies

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3 Things Every Successful Passive Income Investor Has in Common

Passive income investors who focus on long-term holding, regular investment schedules, and broad diversification can build more resilient portfolios and reduce the risk of major losses from market swings or company-specific setbacks

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Amazon and Apple Diverge Sharply After Earnings, Shaping Market Direction

Amazon's stock soared nearly 15% on robust AWS growth and strong Q2 revenue, while Apple shares dropped over 9% after cautious guidance and supply chain issues, sending mixed signals to investors and moving the Dow in opposite directions

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Capital One closed 300 Trump accounts after AML review

A court filing says Capital One shut more than 300 Trump Organization-linked accounts after a months-long anti-money laundering review, setting up a new fight over whether the move was compliance-driven or political

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Eli Lilly's Soaring Stock Tests the 'Own, Don't Trade' Philosophy

Eli Lilly's stock has surged nearly 400% in five years, but with shares now above $1,150, investors face a key question: does the long-term case still hold, or is it time to rethink the classic buy-and-hold approach

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iShares Core High Dividend ETF: A Solid Choice for Passive Income

The iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) screens for quality U.S. companies with sustainable dividends, offering a 3.1% yield-about triple the S&P 500 ETF-making it a practical option for investors seeking steady passive income

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Ken Griffin's Citadel Buys $10 Billion in AI Stocks from Situational Awareness Hedge Fund

Citadel's $10 billion acquisition of AI stocks from Situational Awareness after a margin call removed a major seller from the market, fueling a sharp rally and highlighting ongoing volatility in the AI sector

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SanDisk Stock Plunges 45%: Bargain Opportunity or Value Trap

SanDisk shares soared over 2,000% in a year before tumbling 45% from their peak. With new long-term contracts and AI-driven demand, is the stock now undervalued or are risks mounting for investors

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Meta Stock Drops as AI Spending Squeezes Profits and Cash Flow

Meta's second-quarter revenue soared 28% to $60.8 billion, but surging AI investments and rising costs sent free cash flow tumbling 91%, rattling investors and raising questions about the payoff from Mark Zuckerberg's AI strategy

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SpaceX Lands $1.6B Space Force Deal as Stock Faces Lockup Test

SpaceX secured a $1.6 billion contract for 18 military satellite launches, offering a revenue boost just as its stock faces pressure from a looming lockup expiration and recent price swings

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Bloom Energy Stock Surges as Oracle Project Faces New Delay

Bloom Energy raised its 2026 outlook and reported record revenue, easing investor concerns about delays at Oracle's Project Jupiter. Morgan Stanley says Bloom's backlog and flexible contracts help shield it from project setbacks

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Honeywell Split Creates Two New Stocks-But One May Be Overlooked

Honeywell's breakup into three public companies is complete, giving investors new choices and risks. Early results show diverging growth paths, but the market may take time to recognize the full value of each business.

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AMD Bets Big on AI Inference as Stock Faces Volatility

AMD is shifting its AI strategy from chip launches to powering real-world business applications, as major deals with Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta reshape the competitive landscape and drive new revenue forecasts

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American Airlines Narrows 24-Hour Refund Policy for Flight Bookings

American Airlines has quietly tightened its 24-hour refund policy, now limiting full refunds to tickets booked at least seven days before departure. Travelers booking last-minute flights may face stricter cancellation terms and fewer refund options.

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Microsoft Stock Target Raised as Azure Tops $100B and Q4 Surprises

Microsoft's Q4 results eased Wall Street's AI spending fears, sending shares up 9% and prompting Wells Fargo to restore its $650 price target. Azure's rapid growth and new milestones are shifting the debate over tech infrastructure investments.

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Zuckerberg Challenges U.S. Push to Ban Chinese AI Models

Mark Zuckerberg warns that blocking Chinese AI could backfire for U.S. tech, as new open-source models from China pressure American chip stocks and spark debate over regulation, cybersecurity, and global competition in artificial intelligence

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Coca-Cola Stock Hits Record as Fairlife Recovers From Cyberattack

Coca-Cola's Fairlife brand was hit by a ransomware attack that shut down U.S. production for nearly two weeks, but the company still posted strong earnings and outperformed rivals, drawing bullish analyst calls and investor confidence

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WH Smith Successor to Close 150 UK Bookstores Amid Restructuring

A 234-year-old British bookseller is shutting down 150 stores after a private equity buyout, highlighting the financial strain on traditional retailers as digital reading habits reshape the industry

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Circle Faces Profit Pressure as Fed Holds Rates Steady

Circle's USDC reserve income remains stable after the Fed's rate decision, but falling token circulation and rising distribution costs could weigh more heavily on future profits than interest rates alone

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Samsung's Foldable Phone Preorders Soar, But Profit Questions Remain

Samsung's latest foldable smartphones saw over 271,000 preorders in India in just 72 hours, but aggressive incentives and financing raise questions about whether early demand will translate into lasting profits for the company

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