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BRECKENRIDGE, Colo., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revolver Beer and Spirits, a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), Revolver Brewing announced its evolution into Revolver Beer & Spirits, extending the Blood & Honey Legacy into Whiskey, Gin, and Vodka, marking the Texas-born beer brand’s expansion into spirits. Inspired by Revolver’s flagship Blood & Honey beer, the new line brings the brand’s unmistakable blood orange and honey profile to three bold, versatile spirits crafted for sipping, mixing and raising the bar on modern Texas flavor. Each spirit is bottled at 80 proof / 40% ABV and crafted with raw, unfiltered Texas Honey from Burleson's Honey in Waxahachie, Texas.

Rooted in the Texas countryside and shaped by a maverick spirit, Revolver has built a following by taking the familiar and spinning it into something distinctly its own. With Blood & Honey Spirits, Revolver carries that same approach into a new category: rugged enough to feel earned, refined enough to sip with intention, and unmistakably original in every pour.

Blood & Honey Whiskey

Built on a foundation of rich grains, warm citrus undertones and a touch of honeyed sweetness, Blood & Honey Whiskey delivers big flavor with a modern edge. Bright blood orange, gentle oak, smooth honey, soft vanilla and a hint of clove lead to a clean, lingering finish with a fresh burst of blood orange zest.
MSRP: $29.99

Blood & Honey Gin

Blood & Honey Gin is a crisp, clever take on a classic spirit, blending bright citrus, subtle honey and curated botanicals inspired by Revolver’s iconic Texas Blood & Honey beer. Classic juniper opens alongside blood orange, citrus zest and creamy honey, leading to a smooth palate and a refreshing finish with structured bitterness.
MSRP: $23.99

Blood & Honey Vodka

Distilled for clarity and crafted with a hint of Blood & Honey essence, Blood & Honey Vodka is smooth, clean and far from plain. Vibrant blood orange zest, fresh juice, light honey and delicate wildflowers lead to a soft finish with subtle vanilla and a lingering echo of blood orange.
MSRP: $19.99

“Revolver has always stood for bold Texas flavor, and Revolver Blood & Honey Spirits bring the iconic Texas Blood & Honey beer into a new category with real energy and originality,” said Ralph Huellemann, Texas State Sales Manager for Revolver Spirits. “Crafted with raw, unfiltered honey, this lineup is built to stand out on the shelf, behind the bar and in the glass. We see a powerful opportunity to give consumers something distinctive: spirits rooted in Texas, inspired by an iconic beer, and made for how people drink today.”

Revolver Blood & Honey Spirits will be available exclusively in Texas beginning today. For more information, visit DrinkRevolver.com and follow Revolver on Instagram @revolverbrewing. Age 21+. Please enjoy responsibly.

About Revolver Beer and Spirits

Revolver Beer and Spirits is a Texas-born craft beverage brand known for taking familiar flavors and spinning them into something distinctly its own. Inspired by Revolver’s iconic Texas Blood & Honey beer, Revolver’s spirits line features Whiskey, Gin and Vodka crafted with raw, unfiltered honey. Each spirit brings bold flavor, authenticity and a touch of Texas contradiction—rugged yet refined, rooted yet forward-looking, and made for consumers who want something original in every pour.

About Tilray Brands

Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.

For more information on how we are elevating lives through moments of connection, visit Tilray.com and follow @Tilray on all social platforms.

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Fifth Third Bancorp increased its position in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 37.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 13,581,861 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,731,264 shares during the period. NVIDIA comprises approximately 4.3% of Fifth Third Bancorp’s holdings, making the stock its largest position. Fifth Third Bancorp owned approximately 0.06% of NVIDIA worth $2,368,677,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. State Street Corp boosted its position in shares of NVIDIA by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 991,480,489 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $184,911,111,000 after buying an additional 11,451,386 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in NVIDIA by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 588,803,093 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $109,446,217,000 after buying an additional 3,383,441 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in NVIDIA during the 4th quarter valued at about $62,244,133,000. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its stake in NVIDIA by 1.5% during the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 187,181,484 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $34,909,347,000 after acquiring an additional 2,849,678 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc boosted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 1.5% during the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 181,203,035 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $33,808,862,000 after acquiring an additional 2,609,560 shares during the last quarter. 65.27% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In NVDA has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $275.00 price target (up from $235.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Friday, May 15th. President Capital raised their target price on shares of NVIDIA from $280.00 to $295.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Zacks Research raised shares of NVIDIA from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Morgan Stanley set a $288.00 target price on shares of NVIDIA and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Citic Securities increased their price target on NVIDIA from $242.00 to $315.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $304.26.

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Insider Buying and Selling at NVIDIA In other news, Director Mark A. Stevens sold 885,000 shares of NVIDIA stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $210.17, for a total transaction of $186,000,450.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 5,207,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,094,412,146.07. The trade was a 14.53% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director John Dabiri sold 625 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $214.00, for a total value of $133,750.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 14,163 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,030,882. This trade represents a 4.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 1,901,125 shares of company stock valued at $410,583,015. Company insiders own 3.94% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting NVIDIA Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:

Positive Sentiment: NVIDIA and the Naval Postgraduate School said NVIDIA donated a supercomputer using its latest chips to a nonprofit tied to the institution, highlighting expanding adoption of its AI hardware in U.S. defense and research. Reuters: Nvidia donates supercomputer to U.S. military university Positive Sentiment: Bank of America said NVIDIA’s Vera CPU launch is intensifying the AI server CPU battle and kept a Buy rating with a $350 target, suggesting the company could expand beyond GPUs into a larger share of AI infrastructure spending. Yahoo Finance: BofA sees server CPU TAM hitting $170bn by 2030 as NVIDIA takes on AMD Positive Sentiment: Several articles highlighted NVIDIA as a beneficiary of the broader AI capex cycle, with bullish takes pointing to cheaper AI models, sovereign AI demand, and continued chip spending that could support long-term growth. Zacks: Can NVIDIA’s Sovereign AI Push Unlock New Revenue Streams Now? Positive Sentiment: NVIDIA also gained support from market momentum and technical traders, with reports that the stock cleared an early buy trigger ahead of Alphabet earnings and that the semiconductor rebound is being treated as a positioning reset, not a collapse in demand. Investor’s Business Daily: Nvidia Hits Buy Trigger With Alphabet Earnings Due NVIDIA Stock Up 2.3% NVDA opened at $212.06 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 3.44, a quick ratio of 2.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. NVIDIA Corporation has a 1-year low of $164.07 and a 1-year high of $236.54. The company has a market capitalization of $5.13 trillion, a PE ratio of 32.47, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 2.21. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $208.76 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $195.59.

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.11. NVIDIA had a net margin of 62.97% and a return on equity of 96.94%. The business had revenue of $81.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $78.42 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.81 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 85.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts forecast that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 EPS for the current year.

NVIDIA Increases Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were given a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. This is a boost from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 15.31%.

NVIDIA declared that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Wednesday, May 20th that permits the company to repurchase $80.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the computer hardware maker to repurchase up to 1.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

NVIDIA Company Profile (Free Report)

NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.

The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.

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Carnegie Investment Counsel lowered its stake in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 6.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 652,679 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after selling 46,915 shares during the period. NVIDIA makes up approximately 2.2% of Carnegie Investment Counsel’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest position. Carnegie Investment Counsel’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $113,827,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in NVDA. SFE Investment Counsel boosted its holdings in NVIDIA by 0.6% during the 1st quarter. SFE Investment Counsel now owns 136,385 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $23,786,000 after acquiring an additional 766 shares during the period. UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp boosted its position in NVIDIA by 8.4% during the first quarter. UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp now owns 316,215 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $55,148,000 after purchasing an additional 24,489 shares in the last quarter. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in NVIDIA by 1.5% during the first quarter. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 195,530 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $34,100,000 after acquiring an additional 2,970 shares during the last quarter. Seneca House Advisors boosted its holdings in NVIDIA by 17.6% in the first quarter. Seneca House Advisors now owns 5,953 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $1,038,000 after acquiring an additional 893 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Seaside Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in shares of NVIDIA by 24.7% in the 1st quarter. Seaside Wealth Management Inc. now owns 3,791 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $661,000 after acquiring an additional 752 shares during the period. 65.27% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

NVIDIA Stock Performance Shares of NVDA stock opened at $212.06 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $208.76 and its two-hundred day moving average is $195.59. NVIDIA Corporation has a 1 year low of $164.07 and a 1 year high of $236.54. The firm has a market cap of $5.13 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.47, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 2.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 2.85 and a current ratio of 3.44.

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.11. NVIDIA had a net margin of 62.97% and a return on equity of 96.94%. The business had revenue of $81.61 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $78.42 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.81 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 85.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts predict that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 earnings per share for the current year.

NVIDIA declared that its board has approved a stock buyback program on Wednesday, May 20th that allows the company to repurchase $80.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the computer hardware maker to reacquire up to 1.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are typically an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

NVIDIA Increases Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 4th were given a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. This is an increase from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. NVIDIA’s payout ratio is presently 15.31%.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other NVIDIA news, Director Stephen C. Neal sold 15,500 shares of NVIDIA stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.73, for a total value of $3,343,815.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 116,135 shares in the company, valued at $25,053,803.55. The trade was a 11.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director John Dabiri sold 625 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $214.00, for a total value of $133,750.00. Following the sale, the director owned 14,163 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,030,882. The trade was a 4.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 1,901,125 shares of company stock worth $410,583,015. 3.94% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

NVIDIA News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:

Positive Sentiment: NVIDIA and the Naval Postgraduate School said NVIDIA donated a supercomputer using its latest chips to a nonprofit tied to the institution, highlighting expanding adoption of its AI hardware in U.S. defense and research. Reuters: Nvidia donates supercomputer to U.S. military university Positive Sentiment: Bank of America said NVIDIA’s Vera CPU launch is intensifying the AI server CPU battle and kept a Buy rating with a $350 target, suggesting the company could expand beyond GPUs into a larger share of AI infrastructure spending. Yahoo Finance: BofA sees server CPU TAM hitting $170bn by 2030 as NVIDIA takes on AMD Positive Sentiment: Several articles highlighted NVIDIA as a beneficiary of the broader AI capex cycle, with bullish takes pointing to cheaper AI models, sovereign AI demand, and continued chip spending that could support long-term growth. Zacks: Can NVIDIA’s Sovereign AI Push Unlock New Revenue Streams Now? Positive Sentiment: NVIDIA also gained support from market momentum and technical traders, with reports that the stock cleared an early buy trigger ahead of Alphabet earnings and that the semiconductor rebound is being treated as a positioning reset, not a collapse in demand. Investor’s Business Daily: Nvidia Hits Buy Trigger With Alphabet Earnings Due Analysts Set New Price Targets Several analysts have recently commented on NVDA shares. HSBC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $325.00 price objective (up from $295.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of NVIDIA from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of NVIDIA in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “buy” rating on shares of NVIDIA in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their price target on shares of NVIDIA from $287.00 to $307.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, NVIDIA has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $304.26.

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About NVIDIA (Free Report)

NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.

The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS increased its stake in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 0.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 5,660,509 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,193 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA makes up about 5.0% of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS’s portfolio, making the stock its largest holding. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $987,193,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 991,480,489 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $184,911,111,000 after acquiring an additional 11,451,386 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in NVIDIA by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 588,803,093 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $109,446,217,000 after purchasing an additional 3,383,441 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in NVIDIA in the fourth quarter valued at about $62,244,133,000. Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in NVIDIA by 1.5% in the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 187,181,484 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $34,909,347,000 after purchasing an additional 2,849,678 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc boosted its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 1.5% during the third quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 181,203,035 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $33,808,862,000 after purchasing an additional 2,609,560 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.27% of the company’s stock.

NVIDIA Stock Up 2.3% Shares of NASDAQ NVDA opened at $212.06 on Thursday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $208.76 and its 200-day moving average price is $195.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 2.85 and a current ratio of 3.44. NVIDIA Corporation has a 52-week low of $164.07 and a 52-week high of $236.54. The company has a market capitalization of $5.13 trillion, a P/E ratio of 32.47, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 2.21.

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $81.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $78.42 billion. NVIDIA had a net margin of 62.97% and a return on equity of 96.94%. NVIDIA’s revenue for the quarter was up 85.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.81 earnings per share. Equities analysts forecast that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 earnings per share for the current year.

NVIDIA announced that its board has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, May 20th that authorizes the company to repurchase $80.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the computer hardware maker to buy up to 1.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

NVIDIA Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 4th were given a $0.25 dividend. This is a boost from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio is 15.31%.

Insider Activity In related news, Director John Dabiri sold 625 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $214.00, for a total transaction of $133,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 14,163 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,030,882. This trade represents a 4.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Stephen C. Neal sold 15,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $215.73, for a total value of $3,343,815.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 116,135 shares in the company, valued at approximately $25,053,803.55. This trade represents a 11.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 1,901,125 shares of company stock valued at $410,583,015 in the last ninety days. 3.94% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

NVIDIA News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:

Positive Sentiment: NVIDIA and the Naval Postgraduate School said NVIDIA donated a supercomputer using its latest chips to a nonprofit tied to the institution, highlighting expanding adoption of its AI hardware in U.S. defense and research. Reuters: Nvidia donates supercomputer to U.S. military university Positive Sentiment: Bank of America said NVIDIA’s Vera CPU launch is intensifying the AI server CPU battle and kept a Buy rating with a $350 target, suggesting the company could expand beyond GPUs into a larger share of AI infrastructure spending. Yahoo Finance: BofA sees server CPU TAM hitting $170bn by 2030 as NVIDIA takes on AMD Positive Sentiment: Several articles highlighted NVIDIA as a beneficiary of the broader AI capex cycle, with bullish takes pointing to cheaper AI models, sovereign AI demand, and continued chip spending that could support long-term growth. Zacks: Can NVIDIA’s Sovereign AI Push Unlock New Revenue Streams Now? Positive Sentiment: NVIDIA also gained support from market momentum and technical traders, with reports that the stock cleared an early buy trigger ahead of Alphabet earnings and that the semiconductor rebound is being treated as a positioning reset, not a collapse in demand. Investor’s Business Daily: Nvidia Hits Buy Trigger With Alphabet Earnings Due Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research firms have recently issued reports on NVDA. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “strong-buy” rating and issued a $330.00 price objective on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Morgan Stanley set a $288.00 target price on shares of NVIDIA and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Mizuho set a $300.00 price target on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. China Renaissance initiated coverage on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Friday, June 5th. They set a “buy” rating and a $319.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Wedbush boosted their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $300.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $304.26.

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NVIDIA Profile (Free Report)

NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.

The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 23 (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O), opens new tab is set to launch a raft of AI hardware that will rival Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab ​on Thursday at an event at a downtown convention center in San ‌Francisco.

AMD is attempting to capture market share from Nvidia in the fast-growing data center chip sector, especially for so-called inference computing, which is the data crunching that occurs when a ​user queries a chatbot such as OpenAI's ChatGPT.

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AMD is expected to ​show off the company's data center hardware that includes its first-generation ⁠server racks called Helios, which it is marketing as a rival to a ​similar design from Nvidia, which is rolling out its second-generation product this year.

The ​company also is expected to formally launch its Venice central processing unit (CPU) for data centers.

This week, Nvidia released a spate of technical details about its Vera CPU, which aimed to show ​that the chip, when combined with Nvidia’s “Rubin” graphics processing unit (GPU), will do the ​best job at maximizing how much work AI agents can do with a given amount ‌of ⁠electricity.

At the Moscone West convention center on Wednesday, hundreds of executives and engineers gathered to take in technical presentations and mingle on a showroom floor, according to a Reuters witness.

AMD displayed the Helios data center rack amid booths from cloud computing ​providers such as Vultr ​and TensorWave. Both ⁠cloud providers operate data centers with AMD hardware.

On Wednesday, AMD announced plans to sell up to two gigawatts of its Instinct ​MI450 chips to AI lab Anthropic beginning in the first ​half of ⁠2027. The deal also includes an investment of as much as $5 billion in the Claude maker.

In October, AMD announced a multiyear deal with OpenAI that would also ⁠bring in ​tens of billions of dollars in annual ​revenue while giving the ChatGPT creator the option to buy up to roughly 10% of the chipmaker.

Reporting ​by Max A. Cherney and Stephen Nellis in San Francisco; Editing by Matthew Lewis

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Vertiv's (VRT -0.81%) stock has rallied more than 130% over the past 12 months. The provider of thermal management, liquid cooling, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems for data centers attracted a stampede of bulls as the artificial intelligence (AI) market expanded.

Vertiv's revenue is still soaring, its margins are expanding, and its backlog is growing. But is it a smart place to invest $10,000 or more before the year ends?

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Why are investors so bullish on Vertiv? Data centers are upgrading their servers with Nvidia's (NVDA +2.39%) GPUs and other AI accelerator chips to handle the latest AI applications. These chips consume so much power and run so hot that data centers must upgrade their infrastructure with Vertiv's cooling products and UPS systems to stay online. That's why Nvidia partnered with Vertiv to co-develop the physical infrastructure, reference architectures, and liquid cooling systems for its top-tier GPUs.

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The rapid growth of the data center market boosted Vertiv's revenue from $5.0 billion in 2021 to $10.2 billion in 2025. Its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) more than tripled from $698 million in 2021 to $2.2 billion in 2025.

By the end of 2025, its backlog had more than doubled year over year to $15 billion, driven by its multi-year deals with chipmakers like Nvidia and hyperscalers like Amazon. That expansion gives it a wide moat and plenty of pricing power.

From 2025 to 2028, analysts expect Vertiv's revenue and adjusted EBITDA to grow at CAGRs of 28% and 38%, respectively. That growth should be driven by the rollout of its 800 VDC direct-current power products to support Nvidia's newest chips, the surging demand for its thermal management tools, and its prefabricated and modular power solutions for data centers. It will also attach more recurring services to those products.

Is Vertiv's stock a worthwhile investment? With an enterprise value of $116.2 billion, Vertiv trades at 34 times this year's adjusted EBITDA. That valuation still seems reasonable relative to its long-term growth potential.

Even if the broader AI data center market cools off, Vertiv's dollar-per-megawatt should continue to expand as the market moves toward pricier 800 VDC and liquid-cooling solutions. So even though Vertiv's stock has more than doubled over the past year, it could still turn a $10,000 investment into a lot more money over the next decade.

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Fifth Third Bancorp boosted its position in shares of American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL – Free Report) by 2,448.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 159,634 shares of the airline’s stock after buying an additional 153,369 shares during the quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp’s holdings in American Airlines Group were worth $1,714,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of AAL. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of American Airlines Group by 21.8% during the fourth quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,276 shares of the airline’s stock worth $66,000 after purchasing an additional 766 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of American Airlines Group by 6.6% during the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 13,251 shares of the airline’s stock worth $149,000 after buying an additional 823 shares during the period. HB Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of American Airlines Group by 4.5% in the 1st quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC now owns 20,205 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $217,000 after acquiring an additional 871 shares during the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of American Airlines Group by 33.1% in the 1st quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 3,816 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 949 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of American Airlines Group by 4.5% in the 4th quarter. Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC now owns 22,346 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $343,000 after acquiring an additional 954 shares during the period. 52.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research analysts recently issued reports on AAL shares. Wall Street Zen cut shares of American Airlines Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, July 18th. Bank of America boosted their price target on shares of American Airlines Group from $16.00 to $19.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Melius Research cut shares of American Airlines Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $15.00 to $19.00 in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on American Airlines Group from $10.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of American Airlines Group in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, American Airlines Group has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $19.37.

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American Airlines Group Stock Down 3.2% NASDAQ:AAL opened at $14.79 on Thursday. American Airlines Group Inc. has a twelve month low of $10.09 and a twelve month high of $18.79. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $15.29 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $13.71. The company has a market cap of $9.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 47.71 and a beta of 1.32.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The airline reported ($0.40) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.45) by $0.05. American Airlines Group had a net margin of 0.36% and a negative return on equity of 9.11%. The company had revenue of $13.91 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.13 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned ($0.59) EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts anticipate that American Airlines Group Inc. will post 0.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other American Airlines Group news, COO David Seymour sold 56,456 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.00, for a total value of $1,016,208.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 969,033 shares in the company, valued at $17,442,594. The trade was a 5.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.70% of the company’s stock.

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American Airlines Group Inc is a leading global airline holding company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Formed in December 2013 through the merger of AMR Corporation (parent of American Airlines) and US Airways Group, the company operates one of the world’s largest passenger and cargo networks. Its subsidiaries include American Airlines, which provides mainline service, and American Eagle, a network of regional carriers operating short- and medium-haul routes on behalf of the mainline carrier.

The company offers scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 350 destinations in over 50 countries.

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American Airlines further cut its 2026 earnings outlook, citing higher fuel costs, a sign that a jump in fares isn't enough for the U.S. airline that flies the most to fully offset this year's spike in fuel prices.

American said it could post an adjusted loss per share of as much as 65 cents up to earnings per share of 65 cents this year, below the range it estimated in April between a loss of 40 cents per share up to earnings of $1.10 a share.

Fuel prices have been volatile even in the few short weeks of the U.S. airline earnings season that kicked off in July, which has clouded the outlook for airlines this year. Carriers say strong demand and higher fares are helping offset some of the spike. Fuel is airlines' biggest expense after labor.

For the current quarter, American said it could report an adjusted loss of between 70 cents a share and 10 cents a share, below the 28 cents a share in earnings Wall Street expected, but it forecast revenue to rise between 16% to 19%, above the the 16.6% analysts project.

American said it would expand flying by as much as 5% in the third quarter.

American CEO Robert Isom told CNBC in an interview last month that the carrier's "long-range" plan is to close the margin gap that has widened with profit leaders Delta Air Lines and United Airlines but he didn't give a timeframe for that goal. American is planning to order new wide-body aircraft this year and will add more high-yielding premium seats to older jets, Isom said.

Here is what American reported in the second quarter compared with Wall Street estimates compiled by LSEG:

Earnings per share: 15 cents adjusted vs. 3 cents expectedRevenue: $16.74 billion vs. $16.71 billion expectedAmerican's profit in the three months ended June 30 fell 88% from a year earlier, to $71 million, or 11 cents a share, down from $599 million, or 91 cents a share, a year earlier. Revenue rose 16.3% to $16.74 billion. Passenger revenue per available seat mile, a measure of airlines' pricing power, rose 10% from last year. 

Adjusting for one-time items, American posted earnings of 15 cents a share.

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Alpha Family Trust grew its stake in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) by 191.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 27,615 shares of the retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 18,135 shares during the period. Walmart comprises 1.7% of Alpha Family Trust’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest holding. Alpha Family Trust’s holdings in Walmart were worth $3,432,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Lavaca Capital LLC grew its stake in Walmart by 10.9% during the 1st quarter. Lavaca Capital LLC now owns 19,936 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $2,478,000 after purchasing an additional 1,961 shares in the last quarter. AR Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in Walmart by 2.4% in the first quarter. AR Asset Management Inc. now owns 82,265 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $10,224,000 after acquiring an additional 1,965 shares in the last quarter. Signature Equity Partners LLC lifted its stake in Walmart by 21.0% in the first quarter. Signature Equity Partners LLC now owns 5,359 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $666,000 after acquiring an additional 931 shares during the last quarter. Godshalk Welsh Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in Walmart by 1.8% in the first quarter. Godshalk Welsh Capital Management Inc. now owns 13,625 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,693,000 after acquiring an additional 245 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Arvest Bank Trust Division grew its holdings in Walmart by 30.3% during the 1st quarter. Arvest Bank Trust Division now owns 590,623 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $73,403,000 after acquiring an additional 137,361 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.

Walmart Stock Performance NASDAQ WMT opened at $109.33 on Thursday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $117.67 and a two-hundred day moving average of $122.09. The company has a market capitalization of $870.06 billion, a PE ratio of 38.36, a P/E/G ratio of 4.12 and a beta of 0.60. Walmart Inc. has a 1 year low of $95.29 and a 1 year high of $135.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.23.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66. The business had revenue of $177.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $174.84 billion. Walmart had a return on equity of 21.25% and a net margin of 3.13%.The business’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.61 earnings per share. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling In related news, Director C Douglas Mcmillon sold 19,416 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.63, for a total value of $2,303,320.08. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 4,174,579 shares in the company, valued at $495,230,306.77. This represents a 0.46% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Christopher James Nicholas sold 2,900 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.19, for a total transaction of $342,751.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 574,953 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $67,953,695.07. This represents a 0.50% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 67,729 shares of company stock valued at $8,124,931 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Walmart Here are the key news stories impacting Walmart this week:

Positive Sentiment: RBC reaffirmed an outperform rating on Walmart and set a $137 price target, signaling meaningful upside from current levels and helping support sentiment. Benzinga report on RBC rating reaffirmation Positive Sentiment: Walmart is being described as a solid growth stock, with articles citing above-average financial growth and positioning that could help it outperform the market. Zacks growth stock article Positive Sentiment: Walmart partnered with ReturnPro to refurbish and resell returned items, a move that could improve e-commerce margins, recover value from returns, and reduce waste. Yahoo Finance ReturnPro partnership article Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on WMT shares. Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $137.00 price objective (up from $135.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Monday, May 11th. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Monday, June 8th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Monday, June 8th. Tigress Financial reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $155.00 price target (up from $150.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Walmart presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $138.85.

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Walmart Profile (Free Report)

Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a broad portfolio of store formats and digital services. Its core business includes large-format supercenters, discount department stores, neighborhood grocery stores and a membership warehouse chain, Sam’s Club. The company’s merchandising mix covers groceries, household goods, apparel, electronics and pharmacy services, supplemented by private-label products and category-specific offerings. Walmart pairs its physical store network with online platforms and mobile applications to provide omnichannel shopping, fulfillment and delivery options for consumers and businesses.

The company was founded by Sam Walton, who opened the first store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962; it is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Freemont Management S.A. raised its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Free Report) by 350.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 13,500 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 10,500 shares during the period. Freemont Management S.A.’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $3,971,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 7.9% in the fourth quarter. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC now owns 70,077 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $22,580,000 after acquiring an additional 5,101 shares during the last quarter. Howard Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 18.2% during the fourth quarter. Howard Capital Management Inc. now owns 25,784 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $8,308,000 after purchasing an additional 3,976 shares during the last quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 51.7% in the 4th quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 8,883 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,862,000 after purchasing an additional 3,027 shares in the last quarter. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 11.0% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 48,732 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $11,682,000 after purchasing an additional 4,841 shares in the last quarter. Finally, KTF Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 4th quarter worth about $6,449,000. Institutional investors own 71.55% of the company’s stock.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Price Performance Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock opened at $348.72 on Thursday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $321.65 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $310.67. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 12-month low of $279.10 and a 12-month high of $351.24. The firm has a market cap of $934.39 billion, a PE ratio of 14.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 14th. The financial services provider reported $6.14 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.59 by $0.55. The firm had revenue of $58.02 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $50.72 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a net margin of 21.86% and a return on equity of 18.23%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 27.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $4.96 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts expect that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 23.59 EPS for the current year.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a dividend of $1.50 per share. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s payout ratio is currently 25.71%.

Key Headlines Impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. Here are the key news stories impacting JPMorgan Chase & Co. this week:

Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan posted record Q2 2026 results, with record revenue across all business lines and net income of $16.9 billion, underscoring strong underlying business momentum. JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media outlets highlighted JPM as one of the top big-bank picks after strong earnings and an improving outlook, which supports the stock’s valuation narrative. Buy 3 Top-Ranked Big Investment Banks Amid Solid Q2 Earnings & Outlook Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan stock was noted as being on track for its longest weekly winning streak since early 2024 after the earnings beat, showing momentum traders are still piling in. QUICK SPARK: JPMorgan Stock Eyes Longest Weekly Winning Streak Since Early 2024 Positive Sentiment: Coverage around JPMorgan’s AI adoption suggested automation is already reducing costs in some units, which could help protect margins even if revenue growth moderates. Jamie Dimon Says AI Has Already Cut 30% to 40% of Jobs in Some JPMorgan Units Positive Sentiment: Reports that JPMorgan may help finance Japan’s $550 billion U.S. investment plan and other large global deals point to additional fee opportunities. JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan’s $550 billion US investment plan, sources say Neutral Sentiment: Jamie Dimon repeated warnings about macro risks, bond market stress, and geopolitical uncertainty. These comments do not directly change JPM’s fundamentals, but they can temper enthusiasm for bank stocks if investors become more cautious. ‘Worse than people expect’: Jamie Dimon sounds alarm about the next credit crisis Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focused on Dimon’s broader market commentary, including his view that stocks and long-term Treasurys look expensive; while notable, this is more about market caution than JPM’s own operating results. JPMorgan CEO Urges Investor Patience Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of brokerages recently weighed in on JPM. HSBC raised their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $288.00 to $312.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $375.00 to $384.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $330.00 to $370.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $325.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, Autonomous Res reduced their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $360.00 to $324.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $358.67.

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Insider Buying and Selling at JPMorgan Chase & Co. In other JPMorgan Chase & Co. news, CFO Jeremy Barnum sold 3,022 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.41, for a total value of $935,037.02. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 32,438 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,036,641.58. This trade represents a 8.52% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Jennifer Piepszak sold 4,919 shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.42, for a total value of $1,522,036.98. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer owned 85,082 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,326,072.44. This represents a 5.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 18,876 shares of company stock valued at $5,907,051 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Profile (Free Report)

JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE: JPM) is a diversified global financial services firm headquartered in New York City. The company provides a wide range of banking and financial products and services to consumers, small businesses, corporations, governments and institutional investors worldwide. Its operations span retail banking, commercial lending, investment banking, asset management, payments and card services, and treasury and securities services.

The firm’s principal business activities are organized across several core lines: Consumer & Community Banking, which offers deposit accounts, mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and branch and digital banking under the Chase brand; Corporate & Investment Banking, which provides capital markets, advisory, underwriting, trading and risk management services; Commercial Banking, delivering lending, treasury and capital solutions to middle-market and corporate clients; and Asset & Wealth Management, which offers investment management, private banking and retirement services to institutions and high-net-worth individuals.

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Internal Revenue Service chief Frank Bisignano may have lied to Congress about staffing issues as the tax agency races to hire after making deep personnel cuts at the beginning of the Trump administration, a group of Senate Democrats led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren alleged in a letter sent late Wednesday and shared exclusively with CNBC.

Bisignano, who is also the Social Security Administration commissioner, testified before Congress in March that he "feel[s] good about the number of employees [he] has right now" at the IRS. He also denied that his agency was understaffed before the Senate Finance Committee in April.

Warren, D-Mass., and the other Democrats, however, said in the letter that Bisignano's testimony doesn't align with recent news reports that the IRS is aggressively surging hiring. They also point out that the agency's own inspector general cited staffing shortages as a major concern for the agency, while pointing to an internal memo reported by NOTUS that requested expedited hiring authority due to "ongoing staffing shortages [that] put the 2026 Filing Season at risk."

"New reporting suggests that the IRS understood the need for more agency staff, despite your public assertions to the contrary," the Democrats wrote in the letter sent. "This discrepancy requires an explanation. Under federal law, persons who 'knowingly and willfully … make any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation' to Congress may be subject to penalties.'"

More than a dozen Democrats signed onto the letter, including Senate Finance ranking member Ron Wyden, D-Ore. Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., were also among the letter's signatories.

Knowingly lying to or misleading Congress could be a crime.

The IRS did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The letter is the latest headache for Bisignano, who was forced to play defense earlier this week after The Wall Street Journal reported he had spied on his former colleagues at JPMorgan Chase. The IRS chief has denied the report, which said he had used his security authority to snoop on his colleagues' communications and access sensitive information.

In his current role, Bisignano sits atop agencies with swaths of confidential information about nearly every American.

It also comes in the wake of last year's massive federal government layoffs led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. The IRS alone hemorrhaged more than 31,000 employees as of January 2026, according to a report from the agency's inspector general, a gap that Bisignano has said is being filled by the adoption of new technologies.

The IRS IG said in the June report that staffing had contributed to delays in the agency's work.

"We also know that many departing employees were experienced workers with institutional knowledge and technical expertise that cannot easily be replaced," the IG said in the report. "In our 2026 Filing Season memorandum to the IRS Commissioner, we warned that the IRS faces elevated operational risks for the season due to staffing shortages, delayed hiring, and significant backlogs. For example, key inventories waiting to be processed (such as amended tax returns and taxpayer correspondence) have significantly increased."

Warren and her colleagues demanded that Bisignano clarify whether the reports that the IRS was seeking special hiring authority are accurate and whether he was aware of the internal memo asking for the authority and read it before his testimony to Congress.

They also asked him to clarify his basis for telling Congress that there "was 'no staffing shortage' at the IRS while at the same time seeking hiring authority due to a 'critical hiring need."

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 23rd, 2026

Arvest Bank Trust Division decreased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 20.7% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 60,784 shares of the company’s stock after selling 15,867 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson makes up 0.8% of Arvest Bank Trust Division’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 29th largest position. Arvest Bank Trust Division’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $14,858,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in JNJ. Greenberg Financial Group bought a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson during the fourth quarter valued at about $954,000. World Investment Advisors increased its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 19.6% during the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 161,343 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,390,000 after acquiring an additional 26,450 shares during the period. Benchmark Financial LLC bought a new stake in Johnson & Johnson during the fourth quarter valued at $554,000. Robinhood Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson in the 4th quarter valued at about $11,853,000. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 3,410,177 shares of the company’s stock valued at $705,736,000 after acquiring an additional 28,370 shares during the last quarter. 69.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity In related news, EVP Kathryn E. Wengel sold 10,000 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $241.15, for a total transaction of $2,411,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 114,288 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,560,551.20. This trade represents a 8.05% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.16% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets JNJ has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus set a $260.00 target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $270.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research report on Friday, July 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $282.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. HSBC set a $290.00 price objective on Johnson & Johnson and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Barclays upped their price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $234.00 to $255.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Johnson & Johnson presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $265.30.

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Key Headlines Impacting Johnson & Johnson Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: The FDA approved J&J’s OTTAVA robotic surgery system, opening the door for Johnson & Johnson to compete in robotic soft-tissue surgery and potentially expand its medtech growth runway. Reuters article on OTTAVA approval Positive Sentiment: Investors are also encouraged by the prospect of a phased launch of OTTAVA with select customers, suggesting J&J is preparing a commercial rollout after securing clearance. Medical Device Network article on OTTAVA launch plans Positive Sentiment: J&J also continues to look like a defensive income stock, with a newly declared quarterly dividend reinforcing its appeal to dividend-focused investors. Yahoo Finance dividend article Neutral Sentiment: A federal judge cast doubt on roughly 69,000 talc-related cancer claims, but the court did not dismiss the litigation outright, so the legal overhang remains a mixed but potentially improving risk for J&J. Reuters talc litigation article Johnson & Johnson Price Performance JNJ stock opened at $255.71 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 1.03 and a quick ratio of 0.77. Johnson & Johnson has a 1 year low of $164.23 and a 1 year high of $269.43. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $241.40 and a 200 day moving average of $235.76. The company has a market cap of $615.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.63, a PEG ratio of 2.38 and a beta of 0.24.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.06 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.86% and a net margin of 21.48%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.77 earnings per share. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.68 EPS for the current year.

Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be given a $1.34 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $5.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio is currently 62.11%.

Johnson & Johnson Profile (Free Report)

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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Aureus Asset Management LLC decreased its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 48.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 9,841 shares of the company’s stock after selling 9,325 shares during the period. Aureus Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $2,405,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 1.6% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 240,349,660 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,740,362,000 after buying an additional 3,731,074 shares during the period. State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 133,869,843 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,704,364,000 after acquiring an additional 1,663,782 shares during the period. Auto Owners Insurance Co grew its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 22,225.6% in the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 69,419,308 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,436,633,000 after acquiring an additional 69,108,368 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in Johnson & Johnson by 3.1% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 57,953,747 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,967,947,000 after acquiring an additional 1,738,292 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new position in Johnson & Johnson in the fourth quarter valued at about $6,924,523,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.55% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling In related news, EVP Kathryn E. Wengel sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $241.15, for a total value of $2,411,500.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 114,288 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,560,551.20. The trade was a 8.05% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.

Key Johnson & Johnson News Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: The FDA approved J&J’s OTTAVA robotic surgery system, opening the door for Johnson & Johnson to compete in robotic soft-tissue surgery and potentially expand its medtech growth runway. Reuters article on OTTAVA approval Positive Sentiment: Investors are also encouraged by the prospect of a phased launch of OTTAVA with select customers, suggesting J&J is preparing a commercial rollout after securing clearance. Medical Device Network article on OTTAVA launch plans Positive Sentiment: J&J also continues to look like a defensive income stock, with a newly declared quarterly dividend reinforcing its appeal to dividend-focused investors. Yahoo Finance dividend article Neutral Sentiment: A federal judge cast doubt on roughly 69,000 talc-related cancer claims, but the court did not dismiss the litigation outright, so the legal overhang remains a mixed but potentially improving risk for J&J. Reuters talc litigation article Johnson & Johnson Trading Up 2.0% Shares of Johnson & Johnson stock opened at $255.71 on Thursday. Johnson & Johnson has a fifty-two week low of $164.23 and a fifty-two week high of $269.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a current ratio of 1.03. The company has a market capitalization of $615.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.63, a P/E/G ratio of 2.38 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a fifty day moving average of $241.40 and a 200 day moving average of $235.76.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.06. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 32.86% and a net margin of 21.48%.The business had revenue of $25.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $25.06 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.77 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.68 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Johnson & Johnson Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be paid a dividend of $1.34 per share. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 62.11%.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research firms have issued reports on JNJ. HSBC set a $290.00 price target on Johnson & Johnson and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $270.00 price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $285.00 to $298.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Monday, June 15th. Finally, Leerink Partners upgraded shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $265.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $265.30.

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About Johnson & Johnson (Free Report)

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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Geely Auto will build two electric SUVs at Ford's factory in Spain and the two firms will jointly develop a new model, they said on Thursday, as rising Chinese automakers race to use traditional carmakers' underutilized factories and get ahead of European local-content rules.

China automaker Geely will build electric vehicles at a Ford Motor plant in Spain under a new manufacturing joint venture in Europe, the companies announced Thursday.

Pending regulatory approvals, the companies said the joint venture will begin operations in the first half of 2027, with the first new vehicles scheduled to roll off the line in 2028. The Valencia, Spain, plant will continue to produce the Ford Kuga in the meantime, according to a news release.

The companies said Ford will own 66% of the joint venture, while Geely will have a 34% stake.

The announcement comes after months of reported talks between the two sides, as legacy automakers such as Ford attempt to compete with Chinese carmakers that have quickly been expanding into new markets outside of China for several years.

It also comes a day after a U.S. Senate committee approved legislation to toughen a ⁠ban on Chinese automakers entering the U.S.

Ford's partnership with Geely stretches back to 2010, when it sold Volvo Cars to Geely, the companies said.

Ford CEO Jim Farley, who has complemented Chinese automakers for their speed and products, has previously said the automaker would be looking to partnerships to assist its global operations.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 23rd, 2026

Assetmark Inc. decreased its stake in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) by 66.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 43,268 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 87,530 shares during the quarter. Assetmark Inc.’s holdings in General Motors were worth $3,223,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. PeakShares LLC grew its holdings in General Motors by 10.2% during the 1st quarter. PeakShares LLC now owns 3,376 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $252,000 after buying an additional 312 shares in the last quarter. Angeles Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of General Motors by 17.3% in the first quarter. Angeles Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,431 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $330,000 after purchasing an additional 654 shares in the last quarter. Financiere des Professionnels Fonds d investissement inc. grew its holdings in shares of General Motors by 54.2% in the first quarter. Financiere des Professionnels Fonds d investissement inc. now owns 24,386 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,817,000 after purchasing an additional 8,570 shares in the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. increased its position in General Motors by 28.5% in the first quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 19,487 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,451,000 after purchasing an additional 4,319 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Independent Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in General Motors during the first quarter valued at $219,000. 92.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at General Motors In other news, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 215,391 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.01, for a total transaction of $17,233,433.91. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 770,491 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $61,646,984.91. This represents a 21.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total value of $586,075.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 25,794 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,192,490. The trade was a 21.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 697,388 shares of company stock worth $57,752,596 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

General Motors News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:

Positive Sentiment: GM posted Q2 EPS of $3.57 and revenue of $48.03 billion, both above Wall Street estimates, while adjusted EBIT jumped nearly 30% on strong truck and SUV demand. Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook again, now guiding for adjusted EPS of $12 to $14 and higher EBIT, reinforcing confidence in earnings momentum. Positive Sentiment: Analysts turned more constructive after earnings, with JPMorgan lifting its price target on GM to $120 and keeping an overweight rating, adding fuel to the stock’s rally. Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighted GM’s strong cash flow and ongoing share repurchases, with the company having spent more than $4 billion on buybacks over the past year, which can support per-share earnings. Neutral Sentiment: GM also announced new gas-powered Cadillac models and a push into defense-related opportunities, suggesting management is broadening growth avenues beyond EVs. Article: At GM, Trump’s Second Term Means Big Trucks—and a Push Into the Defense Industry Neutral Sentiment: The company is still absorbing EV-related restructuring costs and faces tariff, labor, and broader auto-industry risks, which could limit upside if demand softens or costs rise. Negative Sentiment: GM Korea labor unions are continuing partial strikes, adding a potential operational headwind. Article: GM Korea’s unionised workers continue partial strikes Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts have commented on GM shares. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of General Motors from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Wolfe Research upgraded shares of General Motors from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $96.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Tuesday. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $102.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on General Motors from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $99.59.

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General Motors Trading Up 3.4% GM stock opened at $82.23 on Thursday. General Motors Company has a twelve month low of $49.87 and a twelve month high of $87.62. The stock has a market capitalization of $74.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $79.03 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $78.83.

General Motors (NYSE:GM – Get Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.19 by $0.38. General Motors had a net margin of 1.05% and a return on equity of 18.18%. The firm had revenue of $48.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.01 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.53 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that General Motors Company will post 12.88 earnings per share for the current year.

General Motors Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.03%.

About General Motors (Free Report)

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) is a global automotive manufacturer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, that designs, builds and sells cars, trucks, crossovers and electric vehicles, and provides related parts and services. Founded in 1908, GM has long been one of the world’s largest automakers and has evolved into a multi-brand company whose primary marques include Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Buick. Beyond vehicle manufacturing, GM’s operations encompass vehicle financing, connected services and advanced mobility initiatives.

GM develops and markets a broad portfolio of products and technologies, including internal-combustion and battery-electric vehicles, vehicle components and on-board connectivity services.

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Starbucks (SBUX -0.32%) is energizing investors' portfolios. Shares have climbed 24% so far in 2026, as of July 21. Should this positive trend hold up throughout the rest of the year, the business will put together its first gain since 2021. That's welcome news for investors who have gotten used to ongoing declines.

It's also noteworthy that this coffee stock is on track to beat the Nasdaq-100 index for the first time since 2022. Outperforming a well-known technology benchmark would certainly be a winning outcome.

Does Starbucks have more room to run?

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Traffic trends are encouraging It wasn't that long ago when Starbucks was really struggling. Customers grew displeased with a worsening store experience, complex menus, and ongoing price increases, which all contributed to weaker traffic. The intensely competitive nature of the retail coffee market didn't make things easier.

The company reported declining year-over-year same-store sales in both fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025. Since this metric is critical for any retailer or restaurant, as it indicates the productivity of each location, it's no wonder the stock was under pressure.

The situation has improved. Traffic trends have been encouraging. In April, Starbucks reported its financial results for Q2 2026, ended March 29. And the management team revealed that global comparable transactions were up for a second straight quarter.

"Our US company-operated business grew transactions across all day parts," CEO Brian Niccol said on the Q2 2026 earnings call.

Starbucks is working to right the ship. The company's key priorities have been to re-establish cafes as a welcoming "Third Place," while boosting store operations with better staffing and equipment. Starbucks also innovated with new menu offerings to capture more sales during the afternoon.

The Starbucks rewards program has been updated, too. It now features membership tiers based on different spending levels, aiding in personalization and providing more benefits to the most loyal customers. This setup supports engagement and frequency. There are now a record 35.6 million members in the United States.

Starbucks set out to reduce its annual expenses by $2 billion, and there appears to be progress in this regard. The business raised its full-year profit guidance, now forecasting adjusted earnings per share of $2.25 to $2.45. At the midpoint, that implies a 10% year-over-year jump.

The turnaround isn't over, though. Getting back to healthy growth is the main goal. At Starbucks' investor day meeting in January this year, management laid out a target to achieve a 5% year-over-year revenue gain by fiscal 2028. The top line is expected to be flat in fiscal 2026, so there is still work to do.

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Should you buy the coffee chain's shares today? Starbucks is a high-quality business. It has a wide economic moat that's supported by an incredible brand and tremendous scale. These two traits, which have driven success in the past, give Starbucks a durable advantage in the crowded industry.

Another bullish argument focuses on the company's profit outlook. Starbucks' adjusted EPS will grow at a compound annual rate of 19.8% between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2028, according to consensus analyst estimates. That's an encouraging outlook.

But investors should remember that this bottom-line forecast isn't on solid ground. Starbucks is still in the middle of a turnaround that can present new challenges. Plus, the macroeconomic environment could weaken, pressuring demand for the premium food and beverage that Starbucks offers.

In addition, the valuation is expensive. The consumer discretionary stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 35.6. There is no margin of safety, adding greater downside risk to the equation. So this isn't a stock I'm thinking of buying.

Income investors, however, will have a different perspective. Starbucks' current dividend yield of 2.37% is more than double what the S&P 500 index offers. That payout has increased by 210% in the past decade. And Starbucks has paid a dividend for an impressive 66 straight quarters. T

B&D White Capital Company LLC bought a new position in Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM – Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 11,800 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,520,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Qualcomm by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 114,144,068 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $19,524,350,000 after buying an additional 647,076 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Qualcomm by 12.5% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 28,897,079 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $4,931,968,000 after buying an additional 3,221,924 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its holdings in shares of Qualcomm by 34.5% during the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 16,727,862 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $2,861,301,000 after purchasing an additional 4,290,622 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Qualcomm in the fourth quarter valued at $2,591,056,000. Finally, Amundi raised its holdings in Qualcomm by 9.9% in the 3rd quarter. Amundi now owns 12,671,635 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $2,136,486,000 after purchasing an additional 1,138,541 shares during the period. 74.35% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts have recently issued reports on QCOM shares. Argus set a $220.00 target price on shares of Qualcomm in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Dbs Bank raised shares of Qualcomm to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Roth Capital began coverage on Qualcomm in a report on Friday, May 8th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Evercore set a $179.00 target price on Qualcomm in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Melius Research set a $220.00 target price on Qualcomm in a research report on Monday, May 18th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Qualcomm has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $219.76.

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Qualcomm Stock Up 1.2% Shares of QCOM opened at $175.63 on Thursday. Qualcomm Incorporated has a 52-week low of $121.99 and a 52-week high of $259.92. The company has a quick ratio of 1.61, a current ratio of 2.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $204.79 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $168.41. The company has a market capitalization of $185.11 billion, a PE ratio of 19.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.16 and a beta of 1.63.

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The wireless technology company reported $2.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.56 by $0.09. Qualcomm had a net margin of 22.31% and a return on equity of 42.11%. The firm had revenue of $10.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.59 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.85 EPS. The company’s revenue was down 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Qualcomm has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.300 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Qualcomm Incorporated will post 7.97 EPS for the current year.

Qualcomm Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 24th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be paid a $0.92 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 3rd. This represents a $3.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Qualcomm’s dividend payout ratio is 40.00%.

Insider Activity In related news, CEO Cristiano R. Amon sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $180.00, for a total value of $1,800,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 197,568 shares in the company, valued at approximately $35,562,240. This represents a 4.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Heather S. Ace sold 3,200 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $177.82, for a total value of $569,024.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 39,735 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,065,677.70. The trade was a 7.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 21,721 shares of company stock worth $4,044,465 over the last quarter. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Key Qualcomm News Here are the key news stories impacting Qualcomm this week:

Positive Sentiment: Qualcomm announced a partnership with Samsung to help power the upcoming Galaxy smartphone lineup, a win for its mobile chip franchise and a potential support for future handset revenue. Qualcomm partners with Samsung to power upcoming Galaxy lineup Neutral Sentiment: Shares have been trying to rebound after a large year-to-date decline, and some coverage says the stock remains attractive on earnings-based valuation metrics even though cash-flow models show it is closer to fair value. QUALCOMM (QCOM) Stock Looks Below Fair Value On Earnings Yet Near Fair Value On Cash Flow Neutral Sentiment: Recent trading showed Qualcomm outperforming the broad market on a daily basis, though one report noted it lagged some semiconductor peers, suggesting the move may be more of a technical rebound than a broad sector breakout. Qualcomm Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains Negative Sentiment: Analysts are heading into the July 29 earnings report expecting a decline in earnings, which keeps pressure on the stock and raises the risk of disappointment if results or guidance miss expectations. Analysts Estimate Qualcomm (QCOM) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for Negative Sentiment: One report highlighted that Qualcomm has fallen more than 30% since May, with investors waiting for earnings to determine whether the recent slide is a buying opportunity or a sign that the market remains worried about growth. Qualcomm Stock Slides 30%: Buying Opportunity Ahead of July 29 Earnings About Qualcomm (Free Report)

Qualcomm Incorporated is a global semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 1985, the company is known for its development of wireless technologies and for playing a central role in the evolution of digital cellular standards, including CDMA and subsequent generations of mobile standards. Qualcomm’s business combines the design and sale of semiconductor products with a patent licensing program for wireless technologies and related intellectual property.

The company’s product portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) platforms marketed under the Snapdragon brand, cellular modem and RF front-end components, connectivity solutions for Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, and processors and platforms aimed at automotive, IoT, networking and edge-computing applications.

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ABN Amro Investment Solutions lifted its holdings in shares of Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE – Free Report) by 11.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 313,794 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after purchasing an additional 33,262 shares during the quarter. ABN Amro Investment Solutions’ holdings in Pfizer were worth $8,811,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in Pfizer by 132.2% during the first quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 994 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 566 shares during the period. Horizon Financial Services LLC increased its position in Pfizer by 174.8% during the 4th quarter. Horizon Financial Services LLC now owns 1,014 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 645 shares in the last quarter. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. purchased a new position in Pfizer in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. YANKCOM Partnership purchased a new position in Pfizer in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, HFM Investment Advisors LLC grew its stake in Pfizer by 61.0% during the fourth quarter. HFM Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,127 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 427 shares during the period. 68.36% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Pfizer News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Pfizer this week:

Positive Sentiment: Pfizer’s TALZENNA plus XTANDI combination received FDA Priority Review for men with HRR gene-altered metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer, which could expand the drug pair’s approved use and support oncology revenue growth if approved. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Some commentary highlights Pfizer as an undervalued healthcare name, suggesting investors may be overlooking its earnings power and pipeline optionality. Article Title Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are also watching Pfizer’s non-oncology portfolio this earnings season, with expected strength in Eliquis and Vyndaqel offset by continued weakness in COVID-related products. Article Title Negative Sentiment: Pfizer is facing expanded patent litigation tied to mRNA lipid nanoparticle technology, adding legal uncertainty around its COVID-19 vaccine business and creating a potential overhang on sentiment. Article Title Negative Sentiment: Broader U.S. drug-policy headlines, including proposed tariffs on generic medicines, may keep pressure on the pharmaceutical sector even though the direct impact on Pfizer is less clear than for generic-focused peers. Article Title Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities analysts have recently commented on PFE shares. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of Pfizer from $26.00 to $27.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Pfizer from $27.00 to $28.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Bank of America decreased their target price on Pfizer from $27.00 to $26.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on Pfizer from $30.00 to $28.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded Pfizer from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and set a $25.00 price target for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $28.50.

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Pfizer Stock Performance NYSE:PFE opened at $24.84 on Thursday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $25.14 and a two-hundred day moving average of $26.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 0.94. The stock has a market cap of $141.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.97 and a beta of 0.35. Pfizer Inc. has a 1-year low of $23.11 and a 1-year high of $28.75.

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $0.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.72 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $14.45 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.84 billion. Pfizer had a return on equity of 19.44% and a net margin of 11.83%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.92 earnings per share. Pfizer has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.800-3.000 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Pfizer Inc. will post 2.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Pfizer Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a $0.43 dividend. This represents a $1.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. Pfizer’s dividend payout ratio is 131.30%.

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Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) is a multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1849 by Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart, the company researches, develops, manufactures and commercializes a broad range of medicines and vaccines for human health. Its activities span discovery research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, manufacturing and global commercial distribution across multiple therapeutic areas.

Pfizer’s portfolio and pipeline cover oncology, immunology, cardiology, endocrinology, rare diseases, hospital acute care and anti-infectives, along with a substantial vaccine business.

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HRL's expertise in silicon-spin qubits and quantum sensing will strengthen and extend IBM's world-leading quantum computing mission

, /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HRL Laboratories, LLC (HRL), a flagship research and development institution. HRL is a private company jointly owned by Boeing and General Motors. Both Boeing and GM will continue to partner with IBM on quantum applications and advanced technology development following the transaction.

HRL's advanced expertise in silicon-spin qubit engineering will complement and extend IBM's long-term mission to scale increasingly powerful quantum computers and accelerate its quantum vision.  Superconducting qubits and spin qubits both leverage state-of-the art silicon fabrication. This shared foundation is amongst the reasons why these two modalities offer credible paths to scaling quantum technologies.

"The HRL team will help IBM push even farther forward toward the frontiers of quantum innovation," said Jay Gambetta, IBM's Director of Research and IBM Fellow. "This talented group of researchers brings a broad portfolio of technologies that will strengthen IBM's long-term plans to deliver useful quantum computing to the world, bringing together advances across quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum networking to enable the applications of the future." 

"Joining IBM is the natural next chapter for what we have built at HRL, where our team has dedicated years to exploring paths to how future quantum computers could be built at scales that today seem impossible," said Rob Vasquez, President and Chief Executive Officer at HRL "We now look forward to leveraging IBM's industry leadership and working alongside their world-class talent on fundamental infrastructure to take this vision forward. Additionally, our cutting-edge physical and information science innovations will combine with their advanced research capabilities to deliver an unmatched suite of technology solutions for our commercial and government customers."

HRL will also enable IBM to innovate in and industrialize promising technologies such as quantum sensing and drive new research into quantum materials. This includes ultra precise quantum sensors capable of detecting subtle physical phenomena and capturing finely tuned measurements for life sciences, navigation, defense, and scientific applications. Combined with additional capabilities in cryogenics, control electronics, qubit interconnects, and packaging, IBM anticipates that HRL's technical breakthroughs will help fuel its quantum program for decades to come.

Additionally, HRL has developed innovations in novel quantum materials that have the potential to unlock better semiconductors and more sensitive sensors – all of which can optimize the performance and scalability of a wide range of quantum technologies.

Beyond its leadership in quantum computing, HRL brings deep expertise in advanced sensors, high-speed and high-power communications, electronics, advanced manufacturing, and materials science, developed through decades of research and development for both commercial and U.S. government customers. HRL's broad technology portfolio will complement IBM's innovation leadership and help accelerate the development of next-generation computing, communications, and mission-critical systems.

Advancing Quantum Computers for Generations to Come

IBM continues to define the direction for the industry with superconducting qubit-based architectures, including breakthroughs in error correction and new algorithms enabling quantum computers to run harder problems more efficiently. IBM's roadmap to deliver the world's first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers is clear and on course. This includes delivering IBM Quantum Starling by 2029, which will be 20,000 times more powerful than today's quantum computers and capable of running 100 million quantum operations. In the mid-2030s, Starling will be followed by the even more powerful Blue Jay quantum computer, projected to be capable of 1 billion quantum operations.

As IBM looks to further extend quantum computing, HRL will bring robust knowledge of silicon‑based spin qubit platforms and surrounding infrastructure that could offer new insights into how to best scale quantum computers into the next decade.

In May 2026, IBM further expanded its global quantum leadership when the company announced it would establish Anderon, the world's first pure-play quantum wafer foundry. As a standalone IBM company, Anderon is being created with the support of the U.S. Department of Commerce to enable scalable, consistent, and agile manufacturing for a broad range of quantum computing modalities and companies. The acquisition of HRL offers an opportunity to partner even more closely with Anderon, including potential plans to develop spin qubit manufacturing to scale quantum manufacturing and enable faster learning cycles.

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, and IBM's acquisition of HRL is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The transaction is anticipated to close by the end of the third quarter of 2026.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 23rd, 2026

American Investment Services Inc. purchased a new stake in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 3,802 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock, valued at approximately $1,029,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors purchased a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new stake in shares of UnitedHealth Group in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC raised its position in UnitedHealth Group by 220.0% during the fourth quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 80 shares of the healthcare conglomerate’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 55 shares during the period. Joseph Group Capital Management purchased a new stake in UnitedHealth Group in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC purchased a new position in UnitedHealth Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. 87.86% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting UnitedHealth Group Here are the key news stories impacting UnitedHealth Group this week:

Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market-watchers highlighted improving earnings estimates for UnitedHealth, with Zacks upgrading UNH to a Strong Buy and noting that rising consensus forecasts could support more upside. Will UnitedHealth (UNH) Gain on Rising Earnings Estimates? Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on UNH to $516 and kept an overweight rating, signaling continued confidence in the company’s turnaround and earnings power. UnitedHealth Group had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary also pointed to strong quarterly results, raised guidance, and a $5 billion buyback authorization as catalysts that could support further gains in UNH. A $5 Billion Reason to Buy UnitedHealth Stock Here Positive Sentiment: UNH was also featured as a dividend and defensive healthcare name, reinforcing investor demand for stable cash flow and lower-volatility exposure. UnitedHealth Stock: Is It Headed for $500? Neutral Sentiment: CNBC’s “Final Trades” mention added visibility to UNH, but the item did not include a specific new thesis or company-specific development. Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, UnitedHealth and an Energy Stock on CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’ Negative Sentiment: Some analysts cautioned that UNH’s rebound may not be linear and could face near-term consolidation, suggesting investors may see pauses or pullbacks even within a broader recovery. UnitedHealth: Recovery Unlikely To Be Linear – Near-Term Consolidation Risks Negative Sentiment: Broader healthcare commentary also noted skepticism around the sector’s AI story, which may weigh on sentiment for some healthcare names if investors view the narrative as overstated. Fishbone Advisors Survey: Institutional Investors See Healthcare’s AI Story as Overblown UnitedHealth Group Stock Down 1.1% UnitedHealth Group stock opened at $431.68 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $392.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.78, a P/E/G ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 0.62. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated has a 1-year low of $234.60 and a 1-year high of $461.62. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $406.97 and its 200-day simple moving average is $344.46. The company has a current ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The healthcare conglomerate reported $6.38 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.94 by $1.44. The firm had revenue of $112.03 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $110.81 billion. UnitedHealth Group had a net margin of 3.14% and a return on equity of 16.53%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up .4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $4.08 earnings per share. UnitedHealth Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 19.500-20.000 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated will post 19.65 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

UnitedHealth Group Increases Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th were given a dividend of $2.32 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This is an increase from UnitedHealth Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.21. This represents a $9.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. UnitedHealth Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 59.72%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades UNH has been the subject of several research reports. Oppenheimer raised their price target on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $420.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Mizuho increased their target price on shares of UnitedHealth Group from $470.00 to $493.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday. HC Wainwright set a $492.00 price target on shares of UnitedHealth Group in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Barclays increased their price objective on UnitedHealth Group from $429.00 to $441.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, DA Davidson set a $512.00 target price on UnitedHealth Group in a research report on Tuesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $455.92.

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About UnitedHealth Group (Free Report)

UnitedHealth Group Inc is a diversified health care company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, that operates two primary business platforms: UnitedHealthcare and Optum. Founded in 1977, the company provides a broad range of health benefits and health care services to individuals, employers, governmental entities and other organizations. Its operations span commercial employer-sponsored plans, individual and Medicare and Medicaid programs, and services for customers and health systems in the United States and selected international markets.

UnitedHealthcare is the company’s benefits business, administering health plans and networks, managing provider relationships, and offering coverage products for employers, individuals, and government-sponsored programs.

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CompaniesBRUSSELS, July 23 (Reuters) - A group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund ​has secured EU antitrust approval for ‌its $55 billion acquisition of video game developer Electronic Arts (EA.O), opens new tab, the European Commission said on Thursday.

Saudi ​Arabia's $1 trillion wealth fund, Jared ​Kushner's Affinity Partners and private equity ⁠firm Silver Lake announced the deal, ​the largest leveraged buyout in history, in ​September last year.

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The Commission, which acts as the EU competition enforcer and had examined the ​deal under its merger rules, said ​the acquisition would not raise competition concerns, confirming a Reuters ‌story.

The ⁠EU executive is also scrutinising the deal under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) aimed at preventing unfair non-EU subsidies granted ​to companies ​looking ⁠to acquire rivals in the 27-country bloc and is seen ​as a bigger hurdle.

PIF is ​also expected ⁠to win EU clearance under EU subsidy rules, people familiar with the matter ⁠told ​Reuters last week. The ​Commission's decision is due by July 30.

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AR Asset Management Inc. raised its position in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 5.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 119,618 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,254 shares during the period. Chevron accounts for approximately 4.8% of AR Asset Management Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 2nd biggest holding. AR Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Chevron were worth $24,749,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Cornerstone Advisory LLC boosted its stake in Chevron by 0.9% during the first quarter. Cornerstone Advisory LLC now owns 5,625 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,164,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Compton Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in Chevron by 1.9% in the 1st quarter. Compton Financial Group LLC now owns 2,944 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $609,000 after buying an additional 56 shares in the last quarter. Quantum Portfolio Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Chevron by 2.7% in the 1st quarter. Quantum Portfolio Management LLC now owns 2,101 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $435,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. D.B. Root & Company LLC increased its stake in shares of Chevron by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. D.B. Root & Company LLC now owns 5,552 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $846,000 after acquiring an additional 57 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Chatterton & Associates Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Chevron by 1.7% during the 1st quarter. Chatterton & Associates Inc. now owns 3,427 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $652,000 after acquiring an additional 57 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.42% of the company’s stock.

Chevron Stock Up 1.0% Shares of Chevron stock opened at $193.04 on Thursday. Chevron Corporation has a 52-week low of $146.49 and a 52-week high of $214.71. The company has a 50 day moving average of $181.88 and a 200 day moving average of $183.48. The company has a quick ratio of 0.84, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The company has a market capitalization of $384.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.46, a P/E/G ratio of 0.67 and a beta of 0.50.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The oil and gas company reported $1.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.00 by $0.41. The business had revenue of $47.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $51.86 billion. Chevron had a net margin of 5.79% and a return on equity of 6.90%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.18 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Chevron Corporation will post 14.78 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Chevron Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 19th were issued a dividend of $1.78 per share. This represents a $7.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, May 19th. Chevron’s payout ratio is 123.40%.

Insider Transactions at Chevron In other news, Director John B. Hess sold 380,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $193.20, for a total transaction of $73,416,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 278,045 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $53,718,294. This represents a 57.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 0.56% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Chevron Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:

Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen lifted its price target on Chevron to $200 from $197, signaling continued analyst confidence despite keeping a hold rating. TD Cowen price target update Positive Sentiment: Chevron is being highlighted in dividend-focused articles as a steady income name, which may support demand from long-term investors. Dividend Aristocrats article Positive Sentiment: Rising oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainty are favorable for Chevron’s upstream business and could improve near-term earnings. Oil prices jump article Neutral Sentiment: Chevron shut production at a U.S. Gulf platform ahead of a tropical storm, a precautionary move that could limit output temporarily but is not necessarily a lasting operational issue. Production shutdown article Neutral Sentiment: Investors are awaiting Chevron’s second-quarter earnings, with expectations for a strong profit rebound; the report could become a major stock catalyst. Earnings preview article Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on CVX shares. Sanford C. Bernstein cut their price objective on shares of Chevron from $216.00 to $204.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Chevron from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and set a $220.00 price target on shares of Chevron in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Wolfe Research raised shares of Chevron from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $210.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Zacks Research lowered Chevron from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, June 8th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $206.62.

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Chevron Company Profile (Free Report)

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) is an American multinational energy company engaged in virtually all aspects of the oil and gas industry. As an integrated energy firm, Chevron’s core activities include upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production, midstream transportation and storage, downstream refining and marketing of fuels and lubricants, and petrochemical manufacturing through joint ventures and subsidiaries. The company markets fuels under brands such as Chevron, Texaco and Caltex and supplies a range of products and services to retail customers, industrial users and commercial fleets worldwide.

Chevron traces its corporate lineage to the early petroleum companies that eventually became Standard Oil of California and has evolved through significant mergers and restructurings, including the acquisitions of Gulf Oil and Texaco.

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