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Behavioral finance researchers suggest that solar eclipses could push stocks lower by dampening investor mood and increasing risk aversion. The argument draws on research into seasonal affective disorder, a documented condition where shorter days in fall and winter lead to depression in many people. Experimental research in psychology and economics indicates that depression causes heightened…
Tencent Holdings reported an 11% rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, fueled by strong advertising sales and steady contributions from its gaming division. The Shenzhen-based technology giant posted revenue of 204.8 billion yuan, equivalent to approximately $30.36 billion, for the three months ended June. That figure came in ahead of analyst estimates of 202.2 billion…
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares rose 1% overnight heading into Wednesday after the company told U.S. regulators it would “imminently” begin direct-to-cell operations in the United Kingdom with Vodafone. The regulatory move brings AST SpaceMobile’s satellite-to-smartphone network significantly closer to full international commercialization, a milestone that investors have been watching closely. In a filing with the…
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares climbed 4% following its second-quarter earnings report, even as the company missed revenue estimates and widened its per-share loss. Rocket Lab (RKLB), despite delivering record revenue and above-consensus guidance, saw its shares edge lower after results, drawing a significant buy from ARK Investment Management. Rocket Lab posted Q2 revenue surging 62%…
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 6, impressing investors with both earnings and revenue growth. Earnings per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.1% and surged 46% year over year, signaling robust operational momentum across the business. Total revenues reached $2.55 billion, topping the consensus estimate of $2.41 billion…
Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) is climbing back into Wall Street’s favor after delivering a strong fourth-quarter earnings performance that sent shares sharply higher in extended trading. The data center server maker reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.70, comfortably beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.59 per share. Revenue for the quarter came…
Despite reporting an earnings miss, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) managed to hold its ground, showing notable resilience that has caught the attention of technical traders. The stock’s ability to absorb negative earnings news without a significant selloff is often viewed as a bullish signal in technical analysis circles. Market observers are now pointing to AST SpaceMobile’s…
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) is edging closer to full commercial operations as its BlueBird satellite constellation grows steadily larger in orbit. SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) has now launched six of AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellites in 2026, including BlueBirds 8 through 10 in June and BlueBirds 11 through 13 on August 5. The latest Falcon 9 mission…
Lockheed Martin shareholders sitting on strong year-to-date gains have a compelling options trade available that generates real income today regardless of where the stock moves. Lockheed Martin (LMT) shares currently trade around $603.16, roughly 10% below their 52-week high, even as the company reported an all-time high backlog of $230 billion with accelerating sales growth….
CoreWeave shares jumped in after-hours trading Tuesday after the AI cloud infrastructure company posted second-quarter results that topped analyst expectations on both revenue and earnings. Revenue surged 112% year-over-year to $2.58 billion, exceeding the $2.56 billion analysts had forecast, while the adjusted loss per share came in at $1.03 against an expected loss of $1.20….