General Dynamics (GD) Beats Second-Quarter Estimates, Lifts Full-Year Earnings Outlook

General Dynamics (GD) delivered second-quarter financial results that surpassed Wall Street expectations, prompting the defense contractor to raise its earnings outlook for the full year. The company’s performance signal strong operational momentum heading into the second half of 2026, as defense spending continues to attract significant investor attention across the sector. General Dynamics operates across…

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Scotiabank Upgrades ASTS Stock To ‘Sector Perform’ As Valuation Enters ‘Grey Area’ Between $40 And $60

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) drew renewed investor attention Wednesday after Scotiabank upgraded the stock and cited expanding satellite pipeline and telecom partnerships as proof of its “global reach and impressive technology.” Scotiabank upgraded ASTS to “Sector Perform” from “Underperform” and raised its price target to $50.80 from $41.20, describing the valuation as having entered a “grey…

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Chinese Chip Maker CXMT’s Trading Debut Sends Shockwaves Through Semiconductor Stocks (ASML, SNDK, AMD, WDC, MRVL)

Semiconductor stocks and artificial intelligence names came under heavy pressure Monday following a dramatic trading debut by Chinese memory chip maker ChangXin Memory Technologies, known as CXMT. The major indexes slid as a chip stock selloff rippled across Wall Street, catching investors off guard with the scale and speed of the market reaction. Reports that…

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Zacks Analysts Highlight GOOGL, AMD, And RTX As Top Picks In Latest Research Roundup

Zacks Research Daily has released its latest analyst reports, spotlighting 16 major stocks including Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), and RTX Corp. (RTX). Alphabet shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet – Services industry over the past year, gaining 67.3% compared to the industry’s 58.6% return. The company’s AI-led product cycle continues to…

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Planet Labs (PL), Rocket Lab (RKLB), And AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Have Each Plunged More Than 50% From Their Recent Peaks

Three major space sector stocks have collapsed dramatically from their highs, raising serious concerns among investors tracking the industry’s volatile momentum. Planet Labs (PL), Rocket Lab (RKLB), and AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) have all followed a strikingly similar trajectory, surging earlier before reversing course with painful speed. Each of these three companies reached a notable peak…

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Quantum Computing Stocks (QBTS, RGTI) Draw Attention After AI Infrastructure Sell-Off

The AI infrastructure trade faced significant pressure in July as investors questioned whether hyperscalers can maintain high capital spending while delivering attractive returns. Those concerns deepened after Alphabet (GOOGL) raised its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $195-$205 billion, up from a prior range of $180-$190 billion. Reports that NVIDIA (NVDA) is considering financing guarantees for…

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RTX Corporation (RTX) Raises 2026 Sales And Profit Outlook On Defense Demand And Aging Fleet Maintenance

RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) lifted its full-year 2026 sales and profit guidance, citing sustained demand for commercial aircraft maintenance and military weapons systems across global markets. The aerospace and defense giant now projects adjusted sales between $95 billion and $96 billion, up sharply from its prior estimate of $92.5 billion to $93.5 billion, beating Wall…

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