Lowe’s delivered higher-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by robust performance in both Pro and DIY segments. This momentum, combined with the company’s recent ADG acquisition, positions the home-improvement giant for further expansion in new home construction markets.

A sharp sell-off in technology shares has rattled the A.I. sector. Even voices within the industry, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman, suggest that enthusiasm might be outpacing reality—leaving investors to wonder if this dip is merely a blip or the beginning of something bigger.

Rocket Lab’s stock price has soared by 1,000% since the start of 2023, garnering substantial attention from investors. As the company prepares to unveil a major new product, many are asking whether this meteoric run can continue.

Virtune AB (Publ), a Swedish regulated digital asset manager, is introducing the Virtune Staked NEAR ETP on Nasdaq Stockholm. This move showcases a fresh approach to cryptocurrency investment through one of the largest trading platforms in Northern Europe.

Swiss National Bank recently reduced its holding in Rhythm Pharmaceuticals by a modest 900 shares during the first quarter, as disclosed in a new SEC filing. Despite the small adjustment, the bank retains a significant position in the company.

Swiss National Bank has reduced its investment in BCE, Inc. by 2.0%, selling off 4,200 shares according to its latest SEC filing. Despite this reduction, the bank still holds 207,709 shares, valued at $4.77 million.

Amazon and Alphabet could become the next members of the $3 trillion club, according to optimistic Wall Street analysts. Fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence, these tech leaders may reach historic new valuations within the coming year, suggesting a significant opportunity for forward-thinking investors.

Flex LNG has published key information on its Q2 2025 cash distribution, to be drawn from the Contributed Surplus Account. Simultaneously, the company highlights the changing settlement cycle at the New York Stock Exchange starting May 28, 2024, which may restrict share movements for some international investors.

Erste Group analyst Hans Engel has upgraded Micron Technology to Buy after the memory-chip maker issued a surprisingly upbeat fourth-quarter outlook. Engel says the stronger guidance signals “a significantly better development than previously expected,” adding fresh momentum to a stock already riding Wall Street’s AI wave.

Global X Investments Canada Inc. has finalized the wind-down of five Toronto-listed exchange-traded funds. After delisting the products on August 13, the manager confirmed their termination on August 19 and released the final net asset values that will be returned to investors.

Viking Therapeutics’ experimental pill helped patients lose 12.2 % of their body weight in just 13 weeks—better than Eli Lilly’s latest effort but still shy of Novo Nordisk’s own results. Yet it was Novo Nordisk’s shares that “popped,” underscoring how the race for obesity drugs can move markets in unexpected ways.

Venture Visionary Partners LLC expanded its investment in the Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF during the first quarter, adding 24,135 shares and lifting its stake by 12.2 %. A new Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission shows the firm now owns 222,001 shares of the fund, which targets mid-sized U.S. companies.

U.S. stocks barely budged on Aug. 19 as Wall Street digested a fresh round of retail-sector earnings and monitored former President Donald Trump’s Ukraine meeting. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the session mixed, underscoring a quiet summer trading day.

Home Depot came up short of Wall Street expectations in its second quarter, yet the retailer insisted its roadmap for 2025 remains unchanged. The company’s mixed message—disappointment now, confidence later—was first reported by Investing.com.

The Swiss National Bank has pared back its investment in dental-equipment maker DENTSPLY SIRONA, selling 13,600 shares in the first quarter. The move cuts the central bank’s position by 3.4 percent to 385,100 shares—about 0.19 percent of the company, according to a newly filed SEC disclosure.

Atour Lifestyle Holdings is set to report its second-quarter results before the opening bell on Tuesday, August 26. Wall Street is looking for earnings of $0.41 per share on revenue of about $326 million, and the stock recently opened at $34.87 as investors position themselves ahead of the announcement.

Oculis will unveil its second-quarter 2025 results before the opening bell on Aug. 26. Wall Street is bracing for a 53-cent loss on scant revenue of $140,000, putting fresh pressure on the ophthalmology firm whose shares opened at $18.06 this week.

Ooma will unveil its fiscal second-quarter 2026 results after the bell on August 26. Analysts are looking for earnings of $0.20 per share on revenue of $65.77 million, and the stock has already inched up ahead of the announcement.

Investors will learn on Tuesday, Aug. 26, whether The Hain Celestial Group can meet Wall Street’s muted expectations. Analysts are looking for the NASDAQ-listed company to earn just four cents a share on roughly $373 million in revenue when it reports fourth-quarter results before the opening bell.

ECARX Holdings will post its second-quarter 2025 results before the opening bell on Tuesday, August 26. Analysts expect the auto-tech company to break even on earnings while booking about $224 million in sales, and the stock opened the week at $1.65 a share.