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Microsoft Short Interest Hits Highest Level Since 2015 as Bears Dig in Ahead of Earningsbenzinga.com
Approximately 92 million Microsoft shares are currently sold short, the highest level since May 2015, heading into Wednesday's earnings release.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
GE HealthCare Hits Record Backlog, Stock Jumpsbenzinga.com
GE HealthCare (GEHC) stock surged after Q2 earnings beat estimates, driven by strong imaging and diagnostics growth.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Bitcoin's Fair Value Is $95,000, Schwab Research Chief Says: Here's Whybenzinga.com
Schwab's Jim Feroli sees seasonal weakness for BTC during summer, but predicts a $95k fair value with potential for a year-end rally due to regulatory clarity and institutional adoption.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
QUICK SPARK: SoFi Just Crossed a Major 'Everything App' Milestonebenzinga.com
SoFi reached a key "everything app" milestone in Q2, adding twice as many products as members as cross-selling accelerated.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Corning Following Q2 Earningsbenzinga.com
Corning Inc (GLW) reported strong Q2 results, with adjusted earnings and revenue beating estimates. Analysts have mixed opinions on the stock.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Robinhood Earnings Prediction Market Preview: What Will Vlad Tenev Say?benzinga.com
Wall Street expects a beat for Robinhood’s Q2 2026 earnings, but the real action is on Kalshi. See what prediction markets say CEO Vlad Tenev will focus on.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
SpaceX Stock Now Has $26 Billion in Short Bets — 35% of its Entire Floatbenzinga.com
SpaceX stock now has 35% of its float sold short, with bears wagering more than $26 billion and pocketing $7.3 billion in profits so far.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Ashland Analysts Increase Their Forecasts After Strong Q2 Resultsbenzinga.com
Ashland Inc (NYSE:ASH) beats earnings expectations for Q2, reports $1.02 EPS and $497.000M sales. Analysts maintain outperform ratings and raise price targets.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Reddit Stock Is Rising Ahead of Thursday Earnings: What Investors Need to Knowbenzinga.com
With investors debating Reddit's traffic and ad strength while weighing Google access limits, Thursday’s earnings are a prove-it moment.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Boston Scientific Cuts Forecast on Product Slowdown and Competitionbenzinga.com
Boston Scientific beat second-quarter estimates but lowered its 2026 sales and earnings outlook as restructuring costs weighed on guidance.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
PayPal’s Q2 Beat, Solid FY26 Guidance Reflects Turnaround Momentum Says Analystbenzinga.com
PYPL results beat expectations, with improved performance in branded checkout and Venmo. Analyst highlights strong outlook.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
QUICK SPARK: SK Hynix on Pace for Worst Month Since June 2002benzinga.com
SK hynix just booked the most profitable quarter in its history and a 76% operating margin. The stock is still on track for its worst month in 24 years. The selling has almost nothing to do with the earnings.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Vertiv Lifts EPS Outlook After Record Cash Flow Growthbenzinga.com
Vertiv beats Q2 earnings estimates and raises FY26 guidance as strong AI infrastructure demand drives higher margins and cash flow growth.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Incyte Analysts Raise Their Forecasts After Upbeat Q2 Resultsbenzinga.com
Incyte Corp. (INCY) reported strong Q2 results, raised full-year sales guidance. CEO cites sales growth, pipeline progress, and business development. Analysts maintain buy ratings with price target increases.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
SK Hynix Earnings Sinks KOSPI Further, Putting South Korea ETFs in Focusbenzinga.com
SK Hynix's selloff and the KOSPI plunge are pressuring South Korea ETFs. Here's how EWY, FLKR and leveraged KORU are positioned.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Man Found IRS Letter in Wife's Car. She Owes $82K and the Debt Was Already in Collections. Not Sure What to Dobenzinga.com
Few financial surprises are more stressful than discovering your spouse owes the IRS tens of thousands of dollars. One man recently shared on Reddit that he learned his wife had an $82,000 balance with the IRS tied
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Varonis Following Q2 Earningsbenzinga.com
Varonis Systems Inc (NASDAQ:VRNS) beat earnings and raised guidance in Q2. Analysts raised price targets. Is it a good time to buy VRNS stock?
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Fed's Warsh Sounds Like Volcker, But 2026’s Debt Math Breaks the Playbookbenzinga.com
Warsh echoes Volcker’s rhetoric, but 2026’s debt math and supply‑driven inflation leave the classic playbook unusable, pointing instead toward constrained policy, market volatility and managed financial repression.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Grayscale CEO Sells GXRP as XRP Trades 70% off the Highs: What's Happening?benzinga.com
Grayscale CEO files to sell $53,394 in XRP ETF shares as GXRP’s outstanding share count falls 51% in six months.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
QUICK SPARK: Direxion Debuts Income ETFs Tied to Nvidia, Tesla, Meta, and Morebenzinga.com
Direxion's six new income ETFs are tied to Nvidia, Tesla, Meta, Alphabet, Palantir and Micron, using options strategies to generate yield.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
General Dynamics Beats Estimates as Aerospace and Marine Growth Lift Resultsbenzinga.com
General Dynamics earnings beat estimates as aerospace growth, defense orders and a $136.5 billion backlog supported results.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Super Micro Stock Falls Wednesday: AI Chip Probe Brings Support Test Into Playbenzinga.com
Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:SMCI) shares are trading lower on Wednesday as investors digest fallout from a widening AI chip-smuggling probe.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On PayPal Following Upbeat Q2 Earningsbenzinga.com
PayPal (PYPL) reports Q2 results that beat expectations, with revenue of $8.68B and adjusted earnings of $1.38 per share. Analysts raise price targets.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
This Reddit Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 3 Initiations For Wednesdaybenzinga.com
Top Wall Street analysts changed outlook on top names. Analyst rating changes include upgrades, downgrades, and initiations. See page for details.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Taiwan's United Microelectronics Doubles Down on the AI Boom, Raises 2026 Capexbenzinga.com
United Microelectronics (UMC) beats Q2 estimates and lifts 2026 CapEx to $2B on rising AI demand and silicon photonics growth.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
ServiceNow Stock Holds Above Key Moving Averages: What's Next?benzinga.com
ServiceNow Inc (NYSE: NOW) shares are rising Wednesday. The move comes as the company continues to gain momentum in AI.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
'I've Never Been This Bullish,' Says Top Crypto Influencer: Bitcoin, Solana, Memes Remain His Strongest Betsbenzinga.com
Crypto trader and influencer Ansem is extremely bullish on digital assets, citing improving infrastructure, mobile adoption, and innovation. He points to Bitcoin's strength resembling digital gold and long-term optimism on Solana.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Woman, 62, Wants Her Contractor Brother To Renovate A Rental House Owned By Her Self-Directed IRA — Wasn't Sure If Hiring Family Was Even Allowedbenzinga.com
A woman, 62, purchased a fixer upper rental property inside her self-directed IRA and wanted to hire her brother, a licensed contractor, to handle the renovation at his standard commercial rate. Before signing a
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Rio Tinto's Cash Gusher Fuels Biggest Dividend Boost in Yearsbenzinga.com
Rio Tinto (RIO) stock rises on strong H1 2026 results: earnings meet estimates, free cash flow hits $3.8B, and dividend leaps.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Meta Earnings Prediction Market Preview: Kalshi Traders Bet on the Cloud, Not the Llamabenzinga.com
Kalshi traders bet Meta's earnings call is all about cloud deals and the Anthropic lease, with Llama's fate a toss-up.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
$1000 Invested In Robinhood Markets 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Todaybenzinga.com
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.48% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.38%. Currently, Robinhood Markets has a market capitalization of
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Procter & Gamble Reports Flat Organic Sales Amid Rising Costsbenzinga.com
Procter & Gamble beats Q4 earnings estimates but issues weaker FY27 guidance as inflation, tariffs, and cost pressures weigh on growth.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
QUICK SPARK: Bloom Energy CEO Invokes Henry Ford to Explain the AI Power Boombenzinga.com
Bloom Energy CEO K.R. Sridhar invoked Henry Ford to explain why the company is focused on execution, not predicting the future of AI spending.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Garmin's Fitness Business Explodes 25%, Stock Surgesbenzinga.com
Garmin (GRMN) stock surges after posting Q2 2026 revenue of $2.02B, beating estimates and raising its full-year EPS forecast to $10.00.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
He Wanted Advice About Family Problems, But Dave Ramsey Couldn't Get Past His $800K Rental Properties Earning Just $35K. 'This Is Horrendous'benzinga.com
A man worried that years of financial bailouts for his sister were quietly shrinking what could one day be left to the rest of the family. The issue came up during a recent episode of “The Ramsey Show,” when Keith, a
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Why Is Western Digital Stock Surging on Wednesday?benzinga.com
Western Digital stock is surging on Wednesday amid strong demand for hard drives and tighter global supply expectations.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
SK Hynix Just Had Its Best Quarter Ever: The Stock Is Down 53% From Peakbenzinga.com
SK hynix earned more in one quarter than in all of 2025, with a 76% operating margin. The stock fell 9.61% anyway, closing out its worst month in 24 years. The gap between the earnings and the tape is where the real story is.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Rocket Lab Stock Trapped Below 50-Day Moving Average: Can $56 Support Halt the Selloff?benzinga.com
Rocket Lab shares are edging lower Wednesday despite winning major U.S. Space Force award, as risk‑off sentiment weighs.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Top Analyst Sees 85% Upside for Snowflake Stock, Says AI Fears Had It Backwards: 'The Game Has Changed'benzinga.com
Wells Fargo raised Snowflake's price target to $500, saying AI agents and rising customer spending could drive nearly 85% upside.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Visa To Rally Around 23%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesdaybenzinga.com
JP Morgan raised the price target for Visa from $400 to $450 and Mizuho increased PayPal's target from $50 to $60. Other analysts also raised targets for Xylem, RLI, ITW, DLR, STX, and PCAR.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Top US Commander Reportedly Warns Troops' Cellphone Videos and Social Media Posts Are Handing Iran Battle Intelligence 'Free of Charge'benzinga.com
Top US commander warns that soldiers' social media posts could help Iran target American bases, leading to possible phone restrictions.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Fed Meeting Prediction Market Preview: What Will Kevin Warsh Say?benzinga.com
Kalshi traders are betting on which words Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will say Wednesday. "Shock," "Oil" and "Family Fight" rank high. "Trump" and "Renovation" don't.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
'Bitcoin Doesn't Need CLARITY,' Anthony Pompliano Says: 'We'll Hit All-Time Highs Either Way'benzinga.com
Bitcoin can reach new highs without the Clarity Act, Anthony Pompliano says, as stablecoin profits drive the real policy fight.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Tariff Refunds Lift Stanley Black & Decker Profit, But Sales Miss The Markbenzinga.com
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Q2 earnings beat estimates and full-year guidance gets a boost despite revenue missing forecasts.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Bloom Energy Says a Four-Year Backlog Isn't a Trophy. It's a Confession.benzinga.com
Bloom Energy CEO K.R. Sridhar says a four-year backlog is "a confession," arguing AI data centres need power in months, not years, as demand accelerates.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Is Lucid Stock a Buy After Prince Al Waleed Takes 19.5M Share Stake?benzinga.com
Lucid Group shares are trading lower in Wednesday's premarket as traders take profits after Tuesday’s rally sparked by a regulatory filing.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Zelenskyy Asks Trump for 300 Patriot Interceptors as Ukraine Faces Critical Winter Missile Shortage— Here's What the US Promisedbenzinga.com
Zelenskyy says Trump promised Patriot missiles production license as Ukraine warns of dwindling supplies this winter.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Corning Landed Apple, Meta, Nvidia and Amazon in Six Months. Now It Thinks Revenue Can Double by 2030.benzinga.com
Corning says partnerships with Apple, Meta, Nvidia and Amazon support its plan to double annual sales to a $40 billion run rate by 2030.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Leading And Lagging Sectors For July 29, 2026benzinga.com
Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLE) State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF 58.85 1.28 2.22 398.8K (NYSE:XLU) State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
This Caterpillar Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Wednesdaybenzinga.com
Wall Street analysts changed outlook for top names, including CAT, OKE, BRO, YSS, and CSGP. See what other analysts think about buying CAT stock.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
What Is Going on With Micron Stock on Wednesday?benzinga.com
Micron stock edged higher premarket as long-term AI supply deals boost earnings visibility. Get analyst takeaways on HBM margins and technical outlook for MU.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
QUICK SPARK: Tesla Shorts Are Up $9.1 Billion This Year — And SpaceX Isn't Far Behindbenzinga.com
Tesla shorts have made $9.1 billion in 2026, making it the most profitable short trade so far this year.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Wingstop Flags Spending Pressure as Restaurant Traffic Slowsbenzinga.com
Wingstop (WING) reports Q2 FY26 adjusted EPS of $1.18, beating estimates, though revenue missed as same-store sales fell 7.5%.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
SoFi Stock Falls Despite Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance: What Investors Need to Knowbenzinga.com
SoFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) reported second-quarter results before the opening bell on Wednesday. Here is a rundown of the report.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Bitcoin Volume Hits 2023 Lows as Analyst Warns Fed Hike Would 'Have Serious Legs'benzinga.com
Bitcoin spot volume hits its lowest since November 2023 as traders await a Fed decision carrying a one-in-three rate hike risk.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Top 3 Health Care Stocks That May Implode This Monthbenzinga.com
RSI warning: 3 overbought health care stocks could be flashing a real warning to investors with high momentum trading preferences
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Qualcomm Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Callqualcom
QCOM to release Q3 earnings on July 29 with expected EPS of $2.22 and revenue of $9.67B. Recent collaboration with Samsung. Analysts rate QCOM highly.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Citadel Securities' Surprise Fed Rate Hike Call Revives Decade-Old Kevin Warsh-Ben Bernanke Feud: 'This Is Bravo TV for Bond Nerds'benzinga.com
Citadel's shock Fed hike prediction draws attention to Kevin Warsh's history with Ben Bernanke as market odds of a surprise move rise.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Man, 50, Discovers His Wife Has Kept A Secret $22,000 Savings Account For Their Entire 20 Year Marriage — 'I Thought We Told Each Other Everything'benzinga.com
A man, 50, found a bank statement addressed to his wife from an account he’d never heard of in twenty years of marriage, with a balance of $22,000 built up gradually since before their wedding. She explained it as a
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
XRP Ledger Adoption Accelerates: Is That Bullish for XRP?benzinga.com
Upbit support for RLUSD deposits and withdrawals could lead to broader XRP Ledger adoption, with potential for native financial services and idle XRP lending feature unlocking billions.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
How To Earn $500 A Month From Bristol-Myers Squibb Stock Ahead Of Q2 Earningsbenzinga.com
BMY to release Q2 earnings on 7/30. Analysts expect $1.60 EPS and $11.74B revenue. Dividend yield is 3.96%. To earn $500 monthly, investor needs $151,432 worth of BMY or 2,381 shares.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Elon Musk’s xAI Says Minnesota’s ‘Clumsy’ Nudify-App Ban Violates the First Amendment and Could Trigger Billions of Dollars in Finesbenzinga.com
Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota AG over new law restricting nudification tools, arguing it violates free speech.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Penske Signals Freight Recovery With Triple-Digit Jump in Truck Ordersbenzinga.com
Penske Automotive (PAG) beats Q2 2026 Wall Street estimates with $8.51B revenue, up 6% YoY. Read full financial results and breakdown.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Trump's Tariffs Are About to Make Back-To-School Season Painful— Families Could Spend Nearly $4,000 Per Child, Report Findsbenzinga.com
Back-to-school costs are rising in 2026, with school supplies and lunches becoming more expensive amid tariffs and higher fuel costs.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Seagate Hits Record Margins Amid AI Storage Boombenzinga.com
Seagate beats Q4 earnings estimates as AI-driven data center demand pushes revenue higher, margins hit records, and storage growth accelerates.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Jim Cramer: Arista Is ‘Terrific,’ Also Likes This Consumer Cyclical Stockbenzinga.com
Jim Cramer likes Ross Stores (ROST) on CNBC's Mad Money Lightning Round. Ross Stores reported strong earnings and raised guidance. Arista Networks (ANET) is also favored.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
12 Information Technology Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Pre-Market Sessionbenzinga.com
Gainers T3 Defense (NASDAQ:DFNS) shares rose 45.0% to $34.8 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $24.2 million. Braiin (NASDAQ:BRAI) stock moved upwards by
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
12 Industrials Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Pre-Market Sessionbenzinga.com
Gainers Nocera (NASDAQ:NCRA) shares moved upwards by 91.6% to $2.74 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $2.2 million. Verra Mobility (NASDAQ:VRRM) shares rose 26.31% to
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Pre-Market Sessionbenzinga.com
Gainers Autonomix Medical (NASDAQ:AMIX) shares moved upwards by 62.5% to $4.47 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $1.4 million. OneMedNet (NASDAQ:ONMD) shares moved
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Pre-Market Sessionbenzinga.com
Gainers Rocky Brands (NASDAQ:RCKY) shares rose 16.1% to $49.61 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $322.2 million. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Netflix, Quanta Services And A Financial Stock Stock On CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’benzinga.com
Joshua Brown recommends Netflix (NFLX) as his final trade. Stephanie Link suggests Quanta Services (PWR) and Joseph Terranova likes Raymond James Financial (RJF).
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Avis Budget Posts Weak Q2 Results, Joins Fiverr International, Costar Group And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Wednesday’s Pre-Market Sessionbenzinga.com
US stock futures mixed, Dow up 0.1%. Avis Budget Group (CAR) shares down 13.3% after missing earnings & sales estimates. Other stocks also down.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Analyst Says AI Is Making SK Hynix Less Cyclical—and More Valuablebenzinga.com
SK hynix shares dropped after Q2 operating profit missed expectations. Analysts say robust AI chip demand will sustain high HBM margins.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Their Grandma, 88, Owes $26K Across 4 Credit Cards. Should She File for Bankruptcy, Consolidate or Do Nothing?benzinga.com
An 88-year-old woman with no savings, no home, no car and no other assets has found herself carrying $26,000 in credit card debt across four cards after relying on them for more than a decade. Now, the family member
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
Vivakor Expands Crude Oil Business Again, Targets $1.5 Billion Annual Platformbenzinga.com
Vivakor (NASDAQ: VIVK) adds two crude oil programs, expanding its annualized marketing platform to $1.5B. Read the full news break.
Via Benzinga · July 29, 2026
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