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Stocks Retreat as 10-year T-note Yield Reaches New 2.75-year High

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.42% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.69%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.40%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26...

Rigetti Secures $100 Million CHIPS Award to Advance Quantum Scaling

RGTI, IONQ, QBTS

RGTI wins a $100 million CHIPS award to advance quantum scaling through readout electronics, cryogenic capacity and chip fabrication.

Trump’s proposed $5,000 election dividend checks could fuel inflation, economists say

Economists say President Donald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 "dividend" check could stoke inflation, further straining household finances in the long run.

Ford announces $1 billion investment at Kentucky plant following DOT criticism

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Ford Motor on Thursday announced a $1 billion investment to build a new paint shop at its crucial truck plant in Kentucky.

Schneider EPS Estimates Northbound: How to Play the Stock?

SNDR, CHRW, EXPD

With SNDR shares moving north, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment at this juncture.

Comfort Systems Stock Plunges 12.4% in 3 Months: Buy the Dip?

FIX, PWR, EME, STRL

Could FIX's 12.4% pullback be a buying opportunity as record backlog, surging earnings and strong cash flow offset its premium valuation?

Can Apple's Foldable iPhone Fuel the Next Growth Cycle for the Stock?

AAPL, AMZN, MSFT, GOOGL

AAPL's iPhone Duo could drive upgrades and deepen ecosystem engagement, supported by strong iPhone sales, AI gains and Services growth.

Kroger Set to Report Q2 Earnings: What Should Investors Expect?

Kroger heads into Q2 earnings with grocery and digital momentum, but cautious spending, pharmacy headwinds and rising costs cloud the outlook.

Can Kimberly-Clark's North America Business Accelerate in Second Half?

KMB, WDFC, PRPL

KMB's North America business faces near-term shipment pressure, but innovation, share gains and easier comparisons support a stronger second half.

Dollar Supported by Rising Crude Prices and T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.20% today. The dollar is moving higher today amid the +3% surge in WTI crude oil to a 3.5-month high, which is boosting inflation expectations and could persuade the Fed to raise interest rates. Also, today’s jump in T-note yields has strengthened...