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Apple (AAPL) expected to report 'good headline numbers' says Wedbush. Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2025 Earnings Preview. (00:24) Bessent: Trump baby accounts 'a backdoor' for privatizing Social Security. (02:25) OpenAI rival Manus reportedly gears up for major upgrade to core agent platform. (03:27)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: META, MSFT, and moreMeta signals $66B–$72B 2025 capex outlook as superintelligence and AI investments accelerateMicrosoft surges after 'slam-dunk' Q4, company continues to capitalize on 'AI Revolution,' says WedbushQualcomm targets $22B in automotive and IoT revenue by 2029 as AI momentum acceleratesSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

The FOMC keeps rates steady, but with two dissenting votes. (0:16) Odds of a rate cut in September fall below 50%. (1:33) Stocks sell off and yields rise as Chairman Powell speaks. (1:46)Show NotesQ2 GDP tops forecasts, but underlying growth a worry  Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb. Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Starbucks (SBUX) outlines acceleration of Green Apron Service to all U.S. stores by mid-August, signals $0.5B labor investment for FY26. (00:20) Tsunami alerts for US West Coast after major earthquake off Russia's Far East. (01:59) Strategy (MSTR) buys $2.4B in bitcoins using proceeds from preferred stock sale. (02:52)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: SBUX, SOFI, LC, and moreSoFi Technologies stock stumbles after pricing $1.5B share offeringVisa signals momentum in value-added services with 26% revenue growth as digital and AI initiatives advanceMeta faces Italian regulator's probe over AI service in WhatsAppSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

UnitedHealth’s fresh ’25 outlook comes in below forecasts. (0:15) Novo Nordisk tumbles as it warns on obesity drug sales. (1:31) Union Pacific and Northern Southern seal merger. (5:07)Show NotesUPS fails to provide outlook amid macro uncertainty  Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb. Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Baker Hughes (BKR) nears $13.6B deal to buy Chart Industries (GTLS), displacing Flowserve - FT. (00:25) Cadence (CDNS) to pay $140 million to U.S. for selling chip design tech to Chinese university. (01:10) Core 'Warner Bros.' (WBD) biz to be led by Zaslav; Wiedenfels to head networks unit 'Discovery Global'. (01:56)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: TLRY, PHG, and moreU.S. smartphone shipments edge up in Q2 as tariff fears spur inventory push; Samsung surges, Apple slipsMedicare Part D premiums will sharply rise in 2026 - reportNvidia ordered 300K H20 chips from Taiwan Semiconductor last week - reportSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Space startup Firefly Aerospace looking to raise $600M with IPO (0:20). JP Morgan upgrades Nike; Evercore downgrades Cisco (1:10). Stocks give up nearly all gains after US-EU trade deal (2:00). Luckin Coffee's early expansion test goes smoothly (3:25). AI may hold key to US debt problem (4:20).Show Notes:AI may hold the key to the U.S. debt problem Apollo economist saysLuckin Coffee's early test of U.S. expansion goes smoothlyLNG producers surge after Europe pledges $750B purchases in U.S. trade dealEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Rising OpenAI rival Zhipu releases its biggest open-source model to date. (0:16) Tesla confirms Samsung chip deal. (1:01) Baidu unveils next-generation digital human technology. (1:52)  Show NotesTrump says a trade deal with China is closeHuawei unveils potential Nvidia rivalInvestors shift to value amid meme frothEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb  Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

The Fed is expected to keep rates steady, but Powell will get questions on Fed independence. (0:18) Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon report earnings. (2:37) U.S. and EU announce trade deal (3:44)Show Notes Earnings CalendarDividend RoundupEpisode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb. Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Tesla's bad report (0:20). Google's outstanding report (2:50). Chipotle down after earnings (4:40). Return of the meme stocks (6:30). Big 4 reporting next week (12:50). Fed commentary coming (16:45).Show Notes: Waiting On Tech Earnings, Don't Overplay Market SeasonalityAlphabet Q2 2025 earnings call transcriptTesla targets autonomous ride-hailing for half of U.S. while ramping Optimus and energy initiativesChipotle Q2 2025 earnings call transcriptEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Paramount (PARA) (PARAA) gains as FCC approves Skydance merger. (00:25) Intel (INTC) sees 15% workforce reduction as CEO Tan plans revival. (01:53)  Demand for repairs of U.S.-banned Nvidia (NVDA) AI chips soars in China - report. (02:41)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: INTC, PARA, and moreGoogle said to have bagged $1.2B cloud contract from ServiceNowWhat analysts are saying about TeslaDow shares tumble as company swings to loss, slashes dividend amid global weaknessSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Claims for jobless benefits hit lowest level since April. (0:15) American Airlines slumps on warning. (1:48) Trump considered breaking up Nvidia but found it ‘not easy.’ (3:07)Show NotesWould replacing Powell at Fed really save on debt?  Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb. Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Tesla (TSLA) targets autonomous ride-hailing for half of U.S. by year-end while ramping Optimus and energy initiatives. (00:26) Chipotle (CMG) signals confidence in return to mid-single-digit comps while expanding new restaurant openings. (02:02) Trump to visit Federal Reserve, escalating pressure on Chair Powell. (02:42)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: TSLA, IBM, and moreKey takeaways from Alphabet's Q2 beat, with stock dipping amid high spending plansServicenow targets $15B-plus subscription revenue for 2026 as AI momentum drives 21.5% growthIBM raises 2025 free cash flow guidance above $13.5B while accelerating AI-driven portfolioSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

A new batch of stocks are seeing meme-like action and retail interest. (0:15) AT&T tops estimates. (1:37) Fiserv slumps. (2:04)Show NotesWho is paying the tariffs so far?    Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb. Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Detroit Three automakers criticize U.S.-Japan trade deal over uneven tariffs. (00:24) Cocoa prices drive another price hike at Hershey (HSY). (01:59) Clorox (CLX) sues Cognizant (CTSH) for 2023 cyberattack, citing lax security. (02:46)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: TXN, ENPH, and moreTrump's 'AI Action Plan' for potential global dominance due todaySpaceX alerts investors to possible Musk return to U.S. politicsPalo Alto deal for SentinelOne would be a major strategic shift - analystSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Philip Morris reports surprise cigarette strength. (0:15) Should Powell quit the Fed to save it? (1:25) Kohl’s surges on suspected short squeeze. (3:20)Show NotesWhy high-beta stocks are threatening the broader marketTwo AI models claim victory in math OlympicsEpisode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb. Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

SentinelOne (S) surges amid speculation Palo Alto Networks (PANW) may be in deal talks. (00:27) Indonesia plans $8 billion refinery contract with U.S. firm KBR after tariff cut to 19% - report. (01:12) Tesla’s (TSLA) retro-futuristic diner opens in Los Angeles as Musk eyes more locations. (01:54)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: MEDP, NXPI, and moreFuriosaAI secures first major contract following rejection of Meta’s $800M acquisition offerServer hack on Microsoft affects 100 organizations - reportU.S. must cut permit times for natural gas projects or risk losing AI race, EQT boss Rice warnsSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Schwab adds more than 1,100 securities to overnight trading platform. (0:15) Verizon boosts guidance. (1:14) Sarepta struggles as it defies FDA. (2:00)Show NotesFigma looks to raise $330 million in IPOEpisode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb. Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Microsoft (MSFT) server software hit by widespread cyberattack. (00:22) London Stock Exchange (LDNXF) considers 24-hour trading to meet retail demand: FT. (01:52) Alaska Airlines resumes operations after tech outage. (02:46)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: XYZ, and moreRyanair says tariff costs are Boeing’s burden, warns of delivery pause amid earnings outlookChina's Zeekr, Neta inflated EV car sales to hit aggressive targets - reportSA Asks: What's the most attractive robotaxi stock right now?Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Tesla expected to post double-digit declines in earnings, sales (1:48) Fed chief Powell speech in focus as central bank independence worries grow. (3:23) Top tail risks and most crowded trades, according got money managers. (5:37)Show Notes Earnings CalendarDividend RoundupEpisode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb. Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Crypto legislation back on track, Bitcoin hitting highs (0:20). Financial earnings holding ground (2:00). JNJ beats expectations, absorbing tariff hits (3:25). Tesla report coming next week; news priced in (4:15). Consumer earnings coming, (5:50). Joby Aviation back on investors' radar (9:15).Show links: New crypto laws will make US ‘Crypto capital of the world’Joby Aviation set to double production at California facilityJohnson & Johnson Q2 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.