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Future Fund LLC purchased a new stake in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 9,239 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,860,000.

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Aire Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Broadcom by 80.6% during the 1st quarter. Aire Advisors LLC now owns 1,876 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $581,000 after purchasing an additional 837 shares during the period. Kera Capital Partners Inc. increased its stake in Broadcom by 0.5% in the first quarter. Kera Capital Partners Inc. now owns 24,357 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $7,539,000 after purchasing an additional 128 shares during the last quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC increased its stake in Broadcom by 13.7% in the first quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 2,935 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $908,000 after purchasing an additional 353 shares during the last quarter. Gryphon Financial Partners LLC increased its stake in Broadcom by 13.6% in the first quarter. Gryphon Financial Partners LLC now owns 29,605 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $9,163,000 after purchasing an additional 3,539 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Arcus Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in Broadcom by 64.9% during the first quarter. Arcus Capital Partners LLC now owns 2,348 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $727,000 after buying an additional 924 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 76.43% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling In related news, insider Mark David Brazeal sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $401.33, for a total transaction of $10,033,250.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 194,989 shares in the company, valued at approximately $78,254,935.37. This trade represents a 11.36% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Justine Page sold 1,602 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $373.86, for a total value of $598,923.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 17,426 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,514,884.36. This represents a 8.42% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 61,644 shares of company stock worth $24,016,214. Company insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts have commented on the company. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $525.00 price target on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, June 4th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and issued a $500.00 target price on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $545.00 price target (up from $430.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Bank of America lifted their price target on shares of Broadcom from $450.00 to $530.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $525.00 price objective on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, June 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $493.24.

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Broadcom Trading Up 2.0% Shares of AVGO stock opened at $378.16 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.01, a current ratio of 2.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. Broadcom Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $273.00 and a fifty-two week high of $495.00. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $400.28 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $365.62. The stock has a market cap of $1.80 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 63.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 1.45.

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 3rd. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $2.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.40 by $0.04. Broadcom had a net margin of 38.85% and a return on equity of 41.61%. The company had revenue of $22.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.13 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.58 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 47.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts anticipate that Broadcom Inc. will post 10.24 EPS for the current year.

Broadcom Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 22nd were given a $0.65 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 22nd. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.7%. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 43.33%.

More Broadcom News Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:

Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley said Broadcom remains one of its preferred ways to play the AI infrastructure buildout, calling AVGO an attractive risk-reward name after the recent semiconductor pullback. Broadcom stock gains 2% today: here’s why Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary highlighted Broadcom as a high-cash-flow AI chip stock that could benefit as investors look for quality names amid market volatility. 4 High Cash-Producing AI Chip Stocks to Buy Amid Market Uncertainties Positive Sentiment: Broadcom’s AI business is being viewed as a key driver of the investment case, with reports noting strong AI chip revenue growth and a larger shift toward AI-related mix. AMD vs. Broadcom: The Better AI-Chip Stock to Buy After the Sell-Off Positive Sentiment: Broadcom also announced a major infrastructure software deal with Standard Chartered to modernize banking cloud operations across 54 markets, which supports its VMware-based software revenue stream. Broadcom (AVGO) Lands Standard Chartered Deal To Power Banking Cloud In 54 Markets Neutral Sentiment: Broadcom was included in broader “buy the dip” chip-sector commentary as investors looked for value after the recent memory and AI semiconductor sell-off. The Memory Stock Sell-Off Created a ‘Strong Entry Point,’ Says Morgan Stanley. Investors Are Buying In. Negative Sentiment: Recent articles also noted that semiconductor stocks had fallen into a bear market after a sharp index decline, reflecting ongoing sectorwide pressure that could cap gains for AVGO. Semiconductor stocks enter bear market: Is bubble burst next? Broadcom Profile (Free Report)

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology company that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions for a broad range of markets. The company’s semiconductor business provides components and systems for wired and wireless communications, enterprise and cloud storage, networking and broadband access, serving original equipment manufacturers, cloud service providers, telecommunications carriers and industrial customers worldwide. Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, California, and operates globally with research, development and sales organizations across North America, Europe and Asia.

On the semiconductor side, Broadcom’s portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions, radio-frequency and connectivity components, Ethernet switching and PHY devices, storage adapters and controllers, optical transceivers and other networking silicon.

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AXS Investments LLC increased its position in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) by 59.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 6,834 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 2,535 shares during the period. AXS Investments LLC’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $2,115,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sovran Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Broadcom by 121.3% in the fourth quarter. Sovran Advisors LLC now owns 30,631 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $10,507,000 after buying an additional 16,789 shares in the last quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. increased its position in shares of Broadcom by 406.1% during the fourth quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. now owns 11,994 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,151,000 after acquiring an additional 9,624 shares in the last quarter. Aspiriant LLC increased its position in shares of Broadcom by 18.5% during the fourth quarter. Aspiriant LLC now owns 12,016 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,158,000 after acquiring an additional 1,872 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors raised its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 16.1% in the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 177,710 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $61,505,000 after acquiring an additional 24,703 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Western Financial Corp CA raised its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 90.5% in the 4th quarter. Western Financial Corp CA now owns 6,481 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $2,243,000 after acquiring an additional 3,079 shares during the last quarter. 76.43% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth AVGO has been the topic of several recent research reports. Seaport Research Partners reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on Broadcom from $360.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Broadcom from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. Truist Financial raised their target price on Broadcom from $545.00 to $550.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating and set a $490.00 price target (up from $450.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, May 28th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $493.24.

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

Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley said Broadcom remains one of its preferred ways to play the AI infrastructure buildout, calling AVGO an attractive risk-reward name after the recent semiconductor pullback. Broadcom stock gains 2% today: here’s why Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary highlighted Broadcom as a high-cash-flow AI chip stock that could benefit as investors look for quality names amid market volatility. 4 High Cash-Producing AI Chip Stocks to Buy Amid Market Uncertainties Positive Sentiment: Broadcom’s AI business is being viewed as a key driver of the investment case, with reports noting strong AI chip revenue growth and a larger shift toward AI-related mix. AMD vs. Broadcom: The Better AI-Chip Stock to Buy After the Sell-Off Positive Sentiment: Broadcom also announced a major infrastructure software deal with Standard Chartered to modernize banking cloud operations across 54 markets, which supports its VMware-based software revenue stream. Broadcom (AVGO) Lands Standard Chartered Deal To Power Banking Cloud In 54 Markets Neutral Sentiment: Broadcom was included in broader “buy the dip” chip-sector commentary as investors looked for value after the recent memory and AI semiconductor sell-off. The Memory Stock Sell-Off Created a ‘Strong Entry Point,’ Says Morgan Stanley. Investors Are Buying In. Negative Sentiment: Recent articles also noted that semiconductor stocks had fallen into a bear market after a sharp index decline, reflecting ongoing sectorwide pressure that could cap gains for AVGO. Semiconductor stocks enter bear market: Is bubble burst next? Broadcom Trading Up 2.0% Shares of AVGO stock opened at $378.16 on Tuesday. Broadcom Inc. has a 52-week low of $273.00 and a 52-week high of $495.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 2.01 and a current ratio of 2.24. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $400.28 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $365.62. The company has a market capitalization of $1.80 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 63.03, a PEG ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 1.45.

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 3rd. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $2.44 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.40 by $0.04. Broadcom had a net margin of 38.85% and a return on equity of 41.61%. The firm had revenue of $22.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.13 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.58 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 47.9% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that Broadcom Inc. will post 10.24 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Broadcom Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Monday, June 22nd were given a dividend of $0.65 per share. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 22nd. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 43.33%.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other Broadcom news, insider Mark David Brazeal sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $401.33, for a total value of $10,033,250.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 194,989 shares in the company, valued at $78,254,935.37. This represents a 11.36% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Justine Page sold 1,602 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $373.86, for a total value of $598,923.72. Following the sale, the director directly owned 17,426 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,514,884.36. This represents a 8.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 61,644 shares of company stock valued at $24,016,214. 1.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Broadcom Company Profile (Free Report)

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology company that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions for a broad range of markets. The company’s semiconductor business provides components and systems for wired and wireless communications, enterprise and cloud storage, networking and broadband access, serving original equipment manufacturers, cloud service providers, telecommunications carriers and industrial customers worldwide. Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, California, and operates globally with research, development and sales organizations across North America, Europe and Asia.

On the semiconductor side, Broadcom’s portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions, radio-frequency and connectivity components, Ethernet switching and PHY devices, storage adapters and controllers, optical transceivers and other networking silicon.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 21st, 2026

Angeles Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) by 9.2% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 42,884 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,607 shares during the period. Broadcom makes up about 0.7% of Angeles Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 24th biggest position. Angeles Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $13,273,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of AVGO. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC boosted its stake in Broadcom by 1,320.0% during the fourth quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 71 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 66 shares during the period. Networth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 546.2% in the 1st quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 84 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. SWAN Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 261.9% in the 4th quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 76 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Broadcom during the 4th quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Family CFO Inc purchased a new position in shares of Broadcom during the 4th quarter worth about $35,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 76.43% of the company’s stock.

Broadcom Trading Up 2.0% Shares of NASDAQ AVGO opened at $378.16 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.01, a current ratio of 2.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $400.28 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $365.62. The firm has a market cap of $1.80 trillion, a PE ratio of 63.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 1.45. Broadcom Inc. has a twelve month low of $273.00 and a twelve month high of $495.00.

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 3rd. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $2.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.40 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $22.19 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.13 billion. Broadcom had a return on equity of 41.61% and a net margin of 38.85%.The business’s revenue was up 47.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.58 EPS. Analysts expect that Broadcom Inc. will post 10.24 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Broadcom Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Monday, June 22nd were paid a $0.65 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 22nd. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio is 43.33%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades AVGO has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $545.00 price objective (up from $430.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Broadcom from $500.00 to $580.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Bank of America increased their price target on Broadcom from $450.00 to $530.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on Broadcom from $360.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and set a $535.00 price objective (up from $450.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, June 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $493.24.

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More Broadcom News Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:

Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley said Broadcom remains one of its preferred ways to play the AI infrastructure buildout, calling AVGO an attractive risk-reward name after the recent semiconductor pullback. Broadcom stock gains 2% today: here’s why Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary highlighted Broadcom as a high-cash-flow AI chip stock that could benefit as investors look for quality names amid market volatility. 4 High Cash-Producing AI Chip Stocks to Buy Amid Market Uncertainties Positive Sentiment: Broadcom’s AI business is being viewed as a key driver of the investment case, with reports noting strong AI chip revenue growth and a larger shift toward AI-related mix. AMD vs. Broadcom: The Better AI-Chip Stock to Buy After the Sell-Off Positive Sentiment: Broadcom also announced a major infrastructure software deal with Standard Chartered to modernize banking cloud operations across 54 markets, which supports its VMware-based software revenue stream. Broadcom (AVGO) Lands Standard Chartered Deal To Power Banking Cloud In 54 Markets Neutral Sentiment: Broadcom was included in broader “buy the dip” chip-sector commentary as investors looked for value after the recent memory and AI semiconductor sell-off. The Memory Stock Sell-Off Created a ‘Strong Entry Point,’ Says Morgan Stanley. Investors Are Buying In. Negative Sentiment: Recent articles also noted that semiconductor stocks had fallen into a bear market after a sharp index decline, reflecting ongoing sectorwide pressure that could cap gains for AVGO. Semiconductor stocks enter bear market: Is bubble burst next? Insider Buying and Selling at Broadcom In other Broadcom news, Director Harry L. You bought 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $373.57 per share, with a total value of $373,570.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 38,466 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,369,743.62. This trade represents a 2.67% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Gayla J. Delly sold 1,890 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $385.38, for a total transaction of $728,368.20. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 31,326 shares in the company, valued at $12,072,413.88. This trade represents a 5.69% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 61,644 shares of company stock valued at $24,016,214 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Broadcom Company Profile (Free Report)

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology company that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions for a broad range of markets. The company’s semiconductor business provides components and systems for wired and wireless communications, enterprise and cloud storage, networking and broadband access, serving original equipment manufacturers, cloud service providers, telecommunications carriers and industrial customers worldwide. Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, California, and operates globally with research, development and sales organizations across North America, Europe and Asia.

On the semiconductor side, Broadcom’s portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions, radio-frequency and connectivity components, Ethernet switching and PHY devices, storage adapters and controllers, optical transceivers and other networking silicon.

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Intel (NASDAQ:INTC | INTC Price Prediction) shares are up 6% to $102.53 in early Tuesday trading, leading a broad chip rebound after a preview note from RBC Capital Markets flagged a likely Q2 revenue beat. The move extends day two of a semiconductor rally following last week’s rout.

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is up 4% to $523, while Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) shares are climbing 3% to $390. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX), which holds all three names, is up 4% to $547.

The rally lines up with strength overseas. South Korea’s Kospi closed up 3.6%, Japan’s Nikkei rose 3.3%, and Taiwan gained 4.2%, per Yahoo Finance and AP reports.

RBC’s Q2 Beat Call Sets the Tone for Intel RBC Capital Markets, previewing Intel’s Thursday earnings, told clients to expect a 5% Q2 revenue beat, a 3% to 5% guidance raise, and gross margins 1 to 2 points above expectations, citing server-CPU strength. Intel also confirmed Data Center Group layoffs as part of an efficiency push, with more color expected on the call.

To be clear, RBC left its INTC rating unchanged. RBC maintains a Sector Perform rating with an $80 price target, which sits below where Intel stock trades today, and the firm warned that Intel’s 60x-plus forward earnings multiple already reflects much of the optimism.

The setup is consistent with recent operating trends. Intel’s last reported quarter delivered non-GAAP EPS of $0.29 on revenue of $13.577 billion, with Data Center and AI revenue up 22% year over year. Polymarket traders currently assign an 84% probability of an earnings beat this week.

AMD Rides Analyst Upgrades, Broadcom Follows the Tape AMD stock is extending Monday’s momentum after two aggressive analyst calls. Rosenblatt named AMD a top pick and raised its price target to $665 from $490, and UBS lifted its target to $700 ahead of AMD’s AI conference this week.

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AMD shares were up 135% year to date heading into today, backed by Q1 2026 revenue of $10.25 billion and 38% year-over-year growth. CEO Lisa Su has pointed to accelerating AI infrastructure demand, MI450 Series traction, and a Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) 6 gigawatt deployment as key drivers.

Broadcom shares are along for the ride. Broadcom last reported AI semiconductor revenue of $10.80 billion, up 143% year over year, and guided Q3 FY2026 AI semiconductor revenue to roughly $16 billion. The $30 billion multiyear Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) chip agreement through 2031, announced July 8, remains a live tailwind.

Sector Breadth and Recent Context The bounce comes after a challenging stretch. Intel stock is down 28% over the past month, and the SOXX ETF fell 18% over the same window, so today’s rally reads as a reset rather than a breakout. Note that SOXX is concentrated in a small number of large chipmakers, so single-name news can swing it hard.

Breadth is showing up elsewhere in the group. NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL), Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM), SK Hynix (NASDAQ:SKHY), and Nebius (NASDAQ:NBIS) are all catching a bid alongside the majors. U.S. chip names are shrugging off higher oil prices tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict for now.

What to Watch Intel’s earnings report on Thursday, July 23 is the next real test. Investors can watch for whether management confirms RBC’s guidance-raise thesis, quantifies the Data Center Group cuts, and holds gross margin above the 39% Q2 outlook already on the tape.

The AMD AI conference this week is another catalyst worth tracking, particularly for any commentary on MI450 volumes and hyperscaler deployments. Momentum traders may keep INTC, AMD, and AVGO active into the close.

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The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.62 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.53 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.14 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +5.88%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $1.39 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.43, delivering a surprise of +2.88%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Charles Schwab, which belongs to the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, posted revenues of $7.07 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.71%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $5.85 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Charles Schwab shares have added about 2.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.7%.

What's Next for Charles Schwab?While Charles Schwab has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Charles Schwab was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.63 on $7.09 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.27 on $27.52 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Financial - Investment Bank is currently in the top 11% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Stifel Financial (SF - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 22.

This brokerage and investment banking firm is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.35 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +18.4%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

Stifel Financial's revenues are expected to be $1.41 billion, up 9.7% from the year-ago quarter.

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Andra AP fonden lifted its stake in shares of Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK – Free Report) by 30.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 65,055 shares of the medical technology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 15,095 shares during the quarter. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Stryker were worth $21,376,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Long Road Investment Counsel LLC raised its position in shares of Stryker by 0.9% during the 1st quarter. Long Road Investment Counsel LLC now owns 42,957 shares of the medical technology company’s stock valued at $14,115,000 after purchasing an additional 401 shares during the period. Johnson Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Stryker by 123.9% during the 1st quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,803 shares of the medical technology company’s stock valued at $924,000 after buying an additional 1,551 shares in the last quarter. AlTi Global Inc. boosted its holdings in Stryker by 124.9% in the 1st quarter. AlTi Global Inc. now owns 2,085 shares of the medical technology company’s stock worth $687,000 after buying an additional 1,158 shares during the period. Earned Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Stryker by 12.1% in the 1st quarter. Earned Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,766 shares of the medical technology company’s stock worth $909,000 after buying an additional 299 shares during the period. Finally, Hollencrest Capital Management increased its stake in Stryker by 0.7% in the 1st quarter. Hollencrest Capital Management now owns 25,438 shares of the medical technology company’s stock worth $8,359,000 after buying an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. 77.09% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Argus set a $370.00 price objective on Stryker in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Barclays cut their target price on Stryker from $469.00 to $394.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Stryker from $456.00 to $418.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Leerink Partners lowered their price target on Stryker from $410.00 to $407.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, June 5th. Finally, Citigroup dropped their price target on Stryker from $420.00 to $385.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $392.52.

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Stryker Stock Performance Shares of NYSE SYK opened at $318.80 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $122.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.90, a P/E/G ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 0.77. Stryker Corporation has a 52-week low of $281.00 and a 52-week high of $404.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 2.11. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $313.41 and its two-hundred day moving average is $336.46.

Stryker (NYSE:SYK – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The medical technology company reported $2.60 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.98 by ($0.38). The company had revenue of $6.02 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.34 billion. Stryker had a net margin of 13.20% and a return on equity of 23.42%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.84 EPS. Stryker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.900-15.100 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Stryker Corporation will post 14.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Stryker Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.88 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $3.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. Stryker’s dividend payout ratio is presently 40.74%.

Insider Activity at Stryker In other Stryker news, VP Robert S. Fletcher sold 4,544 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $306.87, for a total transaction of $1,394,417.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 10,582 shares in the company, valued at $3,247,298.34. This trade represents a 30.04% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Ronda E. Stryker sold 310,000 shares of Stryker stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $312.23, for a total value of $96,791,300.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 1,924,880 shares in the company, valued at approximately $601,005,282.40. The trade was a 13.87% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders sold 323,264 shares of company stock valued at $100,659,489. Insiders own 4.60% of the company’s stock.

Stryker Profile (Free Report)

Stryker Corporation is a global medical technology company that designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of products and services for use in hospitals, surgeons’ offices and other healthcare facilities. Its primary business activities span orthopedics (including joint replacement implants, trauma and extremities products), surgical equipment and operating room technologies (such as visualization, navigation and powered instruments), neurotechnology and spine solutions, and patient-handling and emergency medical equipment.

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New investment to support next-generation facility expansion

, /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD), a world-leading industrial gases company, today announced Air Products San Fu has been awarded a long-term agreement to support a semiconductor manufacturer's expansion in Taiwan. The project will supply multiple new semiconductor fabs and back-end packaging facilities, supporting growing demand driven by artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

Air Products San Fu will build, own, and operate four large state-of-the-art air separation units and bulk gas supply systems with new underground pipeline systems. The company will supply a range of industrial gases, including nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and helium to support the customer's semiconductor operations.

The new underground pipeline systems will be connected to Air Products' existing pipeline network in Taiwan, further enhancing supply reliability, operational efficiency, and resilience.  

"Air Products is honored to be selected by our strategic customer to support their continued growth, building on our proven track record and strong long-term partnership," said Paul Yang, President, Air Products San Fu. "This project further reinforces our role as a trusted supplier in Taiwan and reflects our long-term commitment to grow with our customers. It also underscores our world-class performance in safety, reliability and operational excellence, which are critical to meeting the increasingly demanding requirements of the electronics industry."

Air Products has been serving the Taiwan market through Air Products San Fu for more than 70 years and has established leading supply positions across key science parks with extensive pipeline networks. The company operates one of the world's largest ultra-high purity nitrogen pipeline systems in Southern Taiwan and is the first gas company in Taiwan awarded ISO9002 and ISO14000 certifications. 

This latest project further strengthens Air Products' integrated supply footprint across both front-end semiconductor manufacturing and back-end advanced packaging, reinforcing its position as a key supplier to the electronics industry in Taiwan.

Air Products has served the global electronics industry for more than 40 years, supplying industrial gases safely and reliably to many of the world's leading technology companies.

About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE: APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 85 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets and generating a cleaner future. The Company supplies essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, medical and food. As the leading global hydrogen supplier, Air Products develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest hydrogen projects. Through its sale of equipment businesses, the Company also provides turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers globally.

Air Products had fiscal 2025 sales of $12 billion from operations in approximately 50 countries. For more information, visit airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook or Instagram.

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release and are not guarantees of future performance. While forward-looking statements are made in good faith and based on assumptions, expectations and projections that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information, actual performance and financial results may differ materially from projections and estimates expressed in the forward-looking statements because of many factors, including the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 and other factors disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the assumptions, beliefs or expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any such forward-looking statements are based.

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Dog and cat owners can now fill common pet prescriptions at all CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide

, /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced that common prescription medications for dogs and cats are now available at its approximately 9,000 CVS Pharmacy® locations nationwide. Pet owners can fill prescriptions for select pet-only medications, including antibiotics, allergy, flea and tick control, insulin, and pain relievers, at their local CVS Pharmacy, expanding access to essential pet health care. Greater flexibility in where pet prescriptions are filled helps reduce stress and delays, ensuring pets receive the medications they need conveniently while supporting their health and well-being.

Pet medications now available at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide. Pet prescriptions are eligible for many of the same pharmacy services as their owners', including automatic refills and prescription syncing, helping simplify ongoing care. Select medications may also be available for delivery.

"We're proud to be a trusted partner in our patients' health care journeys," said Sid Tenneti, Senior Vice President and Interim President, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness, CVS Health. "With the addition of pet medication dispensing, CVS Pharmacy can now serve every member of the family. Combined with our convenient locations, extended hours, and broad range of health and wellness products, we offer a true one-stop destination for care."

How it works

Pet owners who would like to fill their pet's medication at CVS Pharmacy simply need to present a written prescription or ask their veterinarian to contact the pharmacy directly. Once CVS Pharmacy receives the prescription, the pet owner can choose to pick it up in-store or opt to have it delivered, if eligible.

Pet owners can add their pets to their CVS.com profile and manage eligible pet prescriptions through the CVS Health app. Additional enhancements to help make the new service even more convenient for pet owners and veterinarians, including electronic prescription capabilities, will be added in the coming months. 

Medications and more

In addition to prescription pet medications, pet owners can find everything from shampoos and wet and dry food, to flea and tick care and dental treats in the Pet section of CVS Pharmacy stores and on CVS.com. CVS Pharmacy's own Pet Central brand includes a variety of products for dogs and cats, including ergonomic grooming tools, pet care and wellness accessories, toys, cat litter and puppy training pads, with new items coming in September. Additional national brand products have been recently added to the assortment as well, including items from Milk-Bone, Greenies, Churu, Savory Prime and Temptations.

To learn more about pet medication dispensing at CVS Pharmacy, including which pet medications are currently available, visit https://www.cvs.com/content/pharmacy/pet-meds.

About CVS Health
CVS Health is a leading health solutions company simplifying health care one person, one family and one community at a time. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics and a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 88 million plan members. The Company also serves an estimated more than 37 million people through a broad range of health insurance products and related services. The Company's integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.

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California Public Employees Retirement System cut its position in Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN – Free Report) by 23.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 296,268 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock after selling 89,963 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System owned 0.11% of Coinbase Global worth $51,731,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of COIN. Formidable Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in Coinbase Global by 2.2% during the 4th quarter. Formidable Asset Management LLC now owns 2,074 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $469,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares during the period. L2 Asset Management LLC grew its position in Coinbase Global by 5.0% in the 3rd quarter. L2 Asset Management LLC now owns 965 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $326,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC increased its stake in Coinbase Global by 4.5% during the third quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 1,174 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $396,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares during the period. Fulton Bank N.A. increased its stake in Coinbase Global by 1.1% during the first quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 4,942 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $863,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares during the period. Finally, SRH Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Coinbase Global by 10.1% during the fourth quarter. SRH Advisors LLC now owns 600 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $136,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.84% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research firms have recently commented on COIN. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of Coinbase Global from $151.00 to $181.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Oppenheimer cut their target price on shares of Coinbase Global from $224.00 to $209.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. B. Riley Financial reduced their target price on shares of Coinbase Global from $243.00 to $203.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, June 1st. Compass Point reissued a “sell” rating on shares of Coinbase Global in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Finally, Citizens Jmp dropped their price target on shares of Coinbase Global from $355.00 to $325.00 and set a “market outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Coinbase Global currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $245.39.

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

Positive Sentiment: Coinbase vice chair Ryan VanGrack said Senate negotiators added stronger consumer protections to the CLARITY Act, which could improve the odds of crypto market-structure legislation passing and create a more favorable regulatory backdrop for Coinbase. Article: Democrats added certain consumer protection rules to CLARITY: Coinbase exec Positive Sentiment: Multiple headlines featured Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong defending Bitcoin’s long-term durability and dismissing concerns about miners shifting energy use to AI, which can reinforce Coinbase’s image as a leading crypto industry voice. Article: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: Hash Power Doesn’t Determine Bitcoin’s Price Neutral Sentiment: Armstrong also said Bitcoin is likely to remain a long-term gauge of inflation fears and commented that stablecoins, not Bitcoin, have best fulfilled Satoshi’s payments vision; this keeps Coinbase in the center of the crypto narrative but is not a direct business catalyst. Article: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Bitcoin Will ‘Mostly’ Be a Measure of Inflation Fears in the Long Term Neutral Sentiment: Coinbase shares also got a routine lift from broad market movement, with recent coverage noting the stock outperformed a down market session. Article: Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note Negative Sentiment: Prediction markets suggested Coinbase’s second-quarter trading volume may come in below analyst expectations, renewing concern that weaker crypto activity could pressure transaction revenue. Article: Coinbase trading results may fall short of expectations, according to prediction markets Negative Sentiment: Another piece argued Coinbase’s Base strategy showed the company may be building for an older crypto cycle, hinting at product and strategic execution risks. Article: Coinbase’s big Base mistake offers an important lesson for the crypto industry Coinbase Global Stock Performance Shares of COIN opened at $160.43 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $169.28 and a 200-day simple moving average of $186.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 2.14 and a current ratio of 2.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $42.27 billion, a PE ratio of 60.31, a PEG ratio of 10.14 and a beta of 3.35. Coinbase Global, Inc. has a 1 year low of $139.18 and a 1 year high of $436.38.

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The cryptocurrency exchange reported ($1.49) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.06 by ($1.55). Coinbase Global had a return on equity of 4.16% and a net margin of 12.20%.The company had revenue of $1.41 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.49 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.24 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 30.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts predict that Coinbase Global, Inc. will post 1.41 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity In related news, Director Frederick R. Wilson sold 10,000 shares of Coinbase Global stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $181.54, for a total value of $1,815,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 30,000 shares in the company, valued at $5,446,200. The trade was a 25.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Jennifer N. Jones sold 2,051 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $158.15, for a total transaction of $324,365.65. 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 have sold 30,627 shares of company stock worth $5,327,841 over the last three months. Insiders own 16.66% of the company’s stock.

Coinbase Global Profile (Free Report)

Coinbase Global, Inc is a U.S.-based company that operates one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms. Founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam and headquartered in San Francisco, Coinbase provides technology and infrastructure to buy, sell, store and use a broad range of digital assets. The company became a public company through a direct listing on the NASDAQ in April 2021 and offers services tailored to both retail and institutional customers.

Coinbase’s product portfolio includes its consumer trading platform, a self-custody mobile wallet, and institutional services such as custody, prime brokerage and execution tools.

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Investment firm William Blair recently cut its estimates for Coinbase (COIN +8.31%), the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange. Interestingly, it also reiterated an outperform rating for Coinbase, suggested that clients stay invested, and advised that the crypto market could be near its bottom.

Coinbase stock has plummeted over the last year, from an all-time high of $445 on July 17, 2025, to $157 as of July 17, 2026. Here are the details on William Blair's analysis and whether this is a good buying opportunity for Coinbase.

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William Blair's outlook on Coinbase and the crypto market William Blair reduced annual revenue estimates for Coinbase by 12% in 2026 and 13% in 2027. It also cut its EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) estimates by 34% for both years, and it expects Coinbase's trading volume to fall 44% to $669 billion in 2026.

These predictions make sense when you consider Coinbase's dependence on the crypto market and how the bear market has already affected it. Coinbase reported revenue of $1.4 billion in Q1 2026, a 31% year-over-year decrease. The crypto exchange also had a net loss of $394 million that quarter, compared to net income of $66 million in Q1 2025.

As a crypto exchange, Coinbase makes a large portion of its revenue (54% in Q1 2026) from transaction fees. During bear markets, enthusiasm for crypto fades, fewer people want to buy, and trading activity drops.

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William Blair remains bullish on Coinbase for a few reasons. It believes that the crypto bear market is close to a bottom with Bitcoin prices stabilizing, and that trading volumes will rebound by 32% in 2027. The firm also sees the current situation much differently than the lengthy bear market that started in 2022, with Bitcoin ETFs, institutional adoption, and the regulatory environment all potentially helping the market recover more quickly.

Although Coinbase makes money from trading fees, it has developed additional revenue streams. It now offers tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), prediction markets, and retail derivatives, all of which could make it a more resilient investment.

This could be a good buy-the-dip opportunity for Coinbase stock, although I'd take a cautious approach. While Coinbase has branched out, trading fees are still its bread and butter. It'll likely continue to perform best during bull markets when investors are excited about cryptocurrency and trading activity is high. During bear markets, it will probably keep underperforming.

When the crypto market rebounds, Coinbase should rise with it, but there's no way to be sure when that will happen. Previous bear markets have lasted for years, so investors should take predictions that we're near the bottom with a grain of salt. The safest approach is to keep your crypto allocation, including cryptocurrencies and crypto stocks, to a small portion of your investment portfolio.

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Trevor Testwuide, Measured CEO, calls Snapchat one of marketing’s most overlooked growth platforms.

It’s true. Snapchat entered the social advertising landscape more than a decade ago. Yet, for most brands, the platform remains a secondary allocation or a reach play behind the platforms that usually dominate quarterly planning conversations.

Last May, Snapchat introduced new goal-based bidding capabilities and expanded formats for Sponsored Snaps, including Chat takeovers and creator-delivered placements, alongside broader AI-powered automation tools across ad delivery and budget optimization.

The changes had a major effect. Snapchat adoption among Measured customers increased 11.1 percent, while median incremental return on investment (iROAS) rose 36.2 percent.

“We’ve really been driving innovation across the industry,” said Adrian Mulryan, head of global agency and strategic accounts at Snapchat. “We’ve launched many products that can close the gap. There’s a range of products that can help marketers reach their goals.

The report demonstrates that Snapchat is a platform that can deliver results at scale, Mulryan said, adding, “Obviously, the study is specifically focused on retailers. We have a number of retailers on the platform, but I think we can always see more. I think this will highlight to the industry, agencies and brands that we rebuilt the ad platform.”

“Snapchat’s been undervalued for a number of years. A lot of the conversations we’ve had were really about demystifying what Snapchat is today,” said Mulryan. “We have a unique audience. If you look at the results and look at our audience, we believe it is unique.”

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Mulryan said that 92 percent Snapchat users include friends in their shopping journeys and 73 percent recommend brands and products to friends and family. “Our billion users are talking about purchases every day and recommending purchases every day,” he said.

Sonia Lapinsky, retail partner & managing director and head of Alix Partners fashion practice, said Snapchat can be “used very strategically, but retailers are looking at larger platforms, often assuming that’s where they’re going to get the bigger bang for the buck.”

“We’ve often been asked by retailers how they can access younger consumers,” Lapinsky said. “From our research, we found that teens are spending more time on Snapchat. They spend five hours a day on social in general and Snapchat ranks third, ahead of Instagram and Facebook. If you’re looking to reach a younger audience and capture these consumers earlier in their lifecycle, Snapchat is a good way to do that.”

Lapinsky, who said that Snapchat skews toward fashion, beauty and gaming, categories where peer discovery and recommendations tend to drive purchases, called the platform a social, family-friendly environment.

According to the survey by Measured, which looked across the 130 ecommerce brands in its portfolio, Snapchat accounts for just 5% of social ad spend yet delivers a median iROAS of $2.84, which is 19.3% higher than the blended incremental return generated by all social advertising for the same brands.

For brands that advertised on Snapchat, incremental return across search and social was 12.9 percent higher than for brands that didn’t invest in the platform. The increase is consequential because the brands studied allocated more than 63 percent of their advertising budgets to search and social.

Even modest improvements across channels that consume the majority of a budget can have an outsized impact on marketing efficiency.

“Globally you’ll have over $1 trillion dollars spent on media this year,” said Testwuide. “You still have so many brands that are spending $50 million, $75 million, hundreds of millions of dollars, leveraging these last touch metrics that do not accurately represent the contribution.”

“It seems like the industry is moving toward a stronger measurement, namely incrementality measurement,” said Testwuide. “It’s not just ecommerce. This is what we’re seeing now. I think there’s opportunity for Snap.”

“It’s a sliver of the spend but for folks that are using it, it can be a strong performer,” Testwuide said of Snapchat. “The other insight we identified is a halo effect, a meaningful halo effect. There’s a first order influence that the media has on the outcome, and then there’s a second order halo effect, which we featured in the research.”

These halo effects don’t appear in platform reporting. They become visible only when marketers measure incremental performance across the entire media mix, revealing Snapchat’s contribution beyond the revenue generated within the platform itself, Testwuide said.

“We’re trying to tell the market that the last click is updated,” said Mulryan, referring to the marketing attribution model that gives all the credit for a conversion to the final touchpoint. “We’ll demonstrate across the platform that there’s an incrementality there and that we can drive deeper results.”

Key Takeaways Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices have renewed inflation concerns and market volatility.SJM, PPG, SPFI and CNP recently announced higher dividends for shareholders.June inflation eased, but higher oil prices could renew price pressures and affect rate expectations. Volatility has returned to Wall Street as geopolitical tensions have resumed over the past week. Oil prices, which eased in June, are rising again, igniting fears that inflation could increase.

Amid the ongoing market uncertainty, conservative investors looking for stable income while protecting their capital may find dividend-paying stocks appealing. These stocks offer a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments and can help reduce the impact of market volatility.

Four such stocks are The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM - Free Report) , PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG - Free Report) , South Plains Financial, Inc. (SPFI - Free Report) and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP - Free Report) . Each of these stocks currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Geopolitical Tensions ReturnThe United States continued its attack on Iran for the ninth straight day on Monday, as hostilities intensified. The attacks come as President Donald Trump said earlier this month that he is no longer interested in negotiations while Iran scrapped the temporary memorandum of association to end hostilities. 

On Monday, oil prices rose further after Trump, in a Truth Social post, said that Iran will have to pay for the deaths of three U.S. soldiers “many more times.”

Inflation declined in June after a temporary memorandum of understanding was signed by the United States and Iran in mid-June to end hostilities. The consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.4% sequentially in June, after increasing 0.5% in May.

Year over year, CPI declined to 3.5% in June, surpassing the consensus estimate of a reading of 3.8%. The decline follows a reading of 4.2% in May. The monthly decline in CPI was the biggest since April 2020.

However, with surging oil prices, inflation could once again resume its climb. The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged this year in its current range of 3.5-3.75%. Markets are pricing in a quarter-percentage-point rate hike by the end of this year, as the Federal Reserve continues to tame sky-high inflation.

4 Stocks That Recently Announced Dividend HikesThe J. M. Smucker CompanyThe J. M. Smucker Company is a leading marketer and manufacturer of branded food and beverage products and pet food and pet snacks in North America. SJM’s operations are primarily U.S.-based, with additional international activities, principally in Canada.

On July 17, The J. M. Smucker Company announced that its shareholders would receive a dividend of $1.12 a share on Sept. 1. SJM has a dividend yield of 3.93%. Over the past five years, The J. M. Smucker Company has increased its dividend six times, and its payout ratio presently sits at 48% of earnings. Check The J. M. Smucker Company’s dividend history here.

PPG IndustriesPPG Industries, Inc. is a global supplier of paints, coatings, chemicals, specialty materials, glass, and fiberglass. PPG has manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates in about 70 countries.

On July 16, PPG Industries declared that its shareholders would receive a dividend of $0.74 a share on Sept. 11. PPG has a dividend yield of 2.42%. Over the past five years, PPG Industries has increased its dividend six times, and its payout ratio presently sits at 37% of earnings. Check PPG Industries’ dividend history here.

South Plains FinancialSouth Plains Financial, Inc. is the bank holding company for City Bank, a chartered bank. SPFI provides commercial and consumer financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. South Plains Financial’s principal business activities include commercial and retail banking along with insurance, investment trust and mortgage services. 

On July 16, South Plains Financial announced that its shareholders would receive a dividend of $0.18 a share on Aug. 10. SPFI has a dividend yield of 1.48%. Over the past five years, South Plains Financial has increased its dividend nine times, and its payout ratio presently sits at 19% of earnings. Check South Plains Financial’s dividend history here.

CenterPoint EnergyCenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a domestic energy delivery company that provides electric transmission and distribution, power generation, and natural gas distribution operations to more than 7 million metered customers across six states — Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas. 

On July 15, CenterPoint Energy declared that its shareholders would receive a dividend of $0.24 a share on Sept. 10. CNP has a dividend yield of 2.13%. Over the past five years, CenterPoint Energy has increased its dividend eight times, and its payout ratio presently sits at 51% of earnings. Check CenterPoint Energy’s dividend history here.

, /PRNewswire/ -- For the four weeks ending July 4, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 16,500 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER). 

Hiring slowed for the fourth straight week. These numbers are preliminary and could change as new data is added.

ADP Research Week ending 

Change

(Four-week moving
average, seasonally
adjusted)

7/4/2026

16,500

6/27/2026

19,250

6/20/2026

21,000

6/13/2026

24,250

6/6/2026

30,750

5/30/2026

26,500

5/23/2026

29,000

5/16/2026

30,500

5/9/2026

35,750

5/2/2026

40,750

4/25/2026

33,000

4/18/2026

30,250

The NER Pulse is an estimate of the week-over-week change in employment based on a four-week moving average. These estimates are based on ADP's finely tuned, high-frequency data. The data is seasonally adjusted and have a two-week lag to allow for more complete and accurate estimates of real-time employment trends.

The NER Pulse, including 12 weeks of historical data, publishes every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, except weeks when ADP Research publishes the monthly National Employment Report which is built on a reference week that includes the 12th day of the month. The press release is available Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m. ET in the ADP Media Center. The NER Pulse is also available shortly after 8:15 a.m. ET on release days at ADP Research and in Main Street Macro.

The next NER Pulse will be released July 28, 2026. For upcoming release dates please refer to the calendar on the NER website.

The ADP National Employment Report and the NER Pulse are produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

About ADP Research 
The mission of ADP Research is to make the future of work more productive through data-driven discovery. Companies, workers, and policy makers rely on our finely tuned data and unique perspective to make informed decisions that impact workplaces around the world.

To subscribe to monthly email alerts or obtain additional information about ADP Research, including employment and pay data, methodology, and a calendar of release dates, please visit https://www.adpresearch.com.

About ADP (NASDAQ: ADP)
ADP has been shaping the world of work with innovation and expertise for more than 75 years. As a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, ADP continuously works to solve business challenges for our clients and their workers, from simple, easy-to-use tools for small businesses to fully integrated platforms for global enterprises – and everything in between. Always Designing for People means we're focused on just that – people. We use our unmatched AI-driven insights and proven expertise to design innovative solutions that help people achieve greater success at work. More than 1.1 million clients across 140+ countries rely on ADP's exceptional service to support their people and drive their business forward. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits, Compliance, and Payroll. Learn more at ADP.com.

ADP, the ADP logo, and Always Designing for People, ADP National Employment Report, and ADP Research are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 21st, 2026

California Public Employees Retirement System cut its holdings in shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR – Free Report) by 17.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 388,298 shares of the software maker’s stock after selling 82,334 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System owned 0.12% of Strategy worth $48,460,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of MSTR. McIlrath & Eck LLC lifted its position in shares of Strategy by 3.8% in the second quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 1,246 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $504,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. grew its position in Strategy by 0.6% during the third quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. now owns 9,533 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $3,061,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc increased its stake in Strategy by 492.9% in the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 69 shares during the period. Patriot Investment Management Group Inc. increased its stake in Strategy by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Patriot Investment Management Group Inc. now owns 14,538 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $2,209,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the period. Finally, KPP Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in Strategy by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. KPP Advisory Services LLC now owns 14,994 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $2,278,000 after buying an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

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

Positive Sentiment: Strategy raised $263.5 million through MSTR share sales, increasing liquidity and cash reserves to about $3.225 billion while preserving its Bitcoin treasury. Strategy raises $263.5M through MSTR sales, holds 843,775 Bitcoin Positive Sentiment: Bitcoin has shown relative strength and is decoupling from broader tech weakness, which supports Strategy’s core treasury-bet narrative. Bitcoin defies recent tech stocks sell-off. Are bulls eyeing a $70K rally? Neutral Sentiment: Michael Saylor’s comments against Bitcoin’s proposed BIP-110 upgrade kept Strategy in the crypto conversation, but the remarks are more about long-term Bitcoin governance than near-term fundamentals. Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin’s Proposed BIP-110 Upgrade Is ‘More Dangerous Than the Condition’ Negative Sentiment: Some market commentary continues to flag liquidity and leverage risks tied to Strategy’s Bitcoin-heavy balance sheet, including concerns about valuation and potential downside if BTC weakens. Prediction Markets Are Pricing Real Risk Into MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Bet: What the Odds Say Strategy Stock Up 3.1% Strategy stock opened at $97.82 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $34.28 billion, a P/E ratio of -2.44 and a beta of 3.54. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $123.98 and its 200-day simple moving average is $138.82. The company has a current ratio of 6.05, a quick ratio of 6.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. Strategy Inc has a 1-year low of $81.81 and a 1-year high of $437.00.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The software maker reported ($38.25) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.86) by ($37.39). The business had revenue of $124.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $120.75 million. Strategy had a negative net margin of 2,482.01% and a negative return on equity of 26.97%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted ($16.49) EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Strategy Inc will post 57.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling In other Strategy news, Director Jarrod M. Patten sold 1,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.08, for a total value of $159,120.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 28,406 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,013,308.48. The trade was a 5.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CFO Andrew Kang sold 1,949 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.84, for a total value of $241,364.16. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 71,044 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,798,088.96. This represents a 2.67% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Over the last ninety days, insiders purchased 11,166 shares of company stock worth $1,014,265 and sold 183,522 shares worth $23,804,822. Insiders own 6.49% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. TD Cowen decreased their target price on shares of Strategy from $400.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Monness Crespi & Hardt reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Mizuho reduced their price objective on Strategy from $265.00 to $213.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. BTIG Research lowered their target price on Strategy from $350.00 to $250.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, B. Riley Financial boosted their target price on Strategy from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $266.31.

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Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR) is a global provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The company’s flagship platform offers business intelligence, data discovery, and advanced visualizations that enable organizations to analyze large volumes of data and deliver actionable insights. In addition to traditional on-premises deployments, Strategy provides a range of cloud-based services and managed offerings that allow customers to leverage the power of its analytics tools without managing complex infrastructure.

Founded in 1989 by Michael J.

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Key Takeaways AI data center growth could sharply lift copper demand, benefiting major producers like FCX.SCCO is expanding projects in Peru and Mexico to support higher output over the next decade.BHP is increasing exposure to copper and potash while advancing technology and long-life growth projects. Copper prices started 2026 on a strong note, supported by demand from electric vehicles, renewable energy projects, data center growth and grid modernization. At present, data centers account for a mere 1% of global copper demand. However, the astonishing growth of the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered data centers could change the entire landscape dramatically in the near future. 

Copper is an essential component of the AI ecosystem including electrical wiring in data centers, power grids, transformers and transmission infrastructure. An AI-led data center consumes 10 times more copper than a conventional data center.

The four major hyperscalers raised their AI capital expenditure budget to $750 billion for 2026. This figure is set to cross $1 trillion next year and is likely to rise further beyond 2027. Moody’s estimated more than $3 trillion in capital investment for AI data centers by these four giant hyperscalers in the next five years. 

At this stage, we have narrowed our search to three big copper producers for investment with a long term approach. The companies are: Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX - Free Report) , Southern Copper Corp. (SCCO - Free Report) and BHP Group Ltd. (BHP - Free Report) . Each of these stocks currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The chart below shows the price performance of the three above-mentioned stocks year to date.

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Freeport-McMoRan Inc.Freeport-McMoRan is conducting exploration activities near existing mines to expand reserves. It is expected to gain from progress in exploration activities that will boost production capacity. 

FCX is executing several smelter projects in Indonesia. FCX is also well-positioned to benefit from automotive electrification, which is a positive for copper, as electric vehicles are copper-intensive. The company's efforts to reduce debt are also encouraging. FCX’s solid financial health also bodes well.

Freeport-McMoRan has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 9.5% and 51.4%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 7.6% in the last 30 days.

Southern Copper Corp.Southern Copper’s investment case is strengthened by its industry-leading copper reserves, expanding project pipeline and favorable long-term demand for copper and key by-products. SCCO is advancing more than $20.5 billion of investments across Peru and Mexico, creating a visible path to higher production over the next decade. 

An expected grade recovery, continued progress at Tía María and a tight copper market support an optimistic outlook, with SCCO positioned to deliver sustained growth and attractive shareholder returns. 

Southern Copper has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 26.6% and 46.6%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 3.9% in the last 30 days.

BHP Group Ltd.BHP Group remains a high-quality diversified miner with leadership in iron ore and growing leverage to copper and potash. Recent updates point to resilient iron ore volumes despite weather disruption, strong execution at Escondida and Copper South Australia, as well as progress on Jansen logistics ahead of production. 

BHP’s strategic shift toward future-facing commodities like copper and potash positions it well to benefit from global decarbonization and trends. Strong cash generation, efforts to lower debt and portfolio actions support funding flexibility. 

BHP’s technology partnerships in haulage, conveyors, copper leaching and renewable energy support efficiency, safety and decarbonization efforts. BHP’s low-cost iron ore base, an expanding copper pipeline and long-life Jansen potash project provide durable growth avenues.

BHP Group has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 12.6% and 43.7%, respectively, for the current year (ending June 2027). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 1.2% in the last 60 days.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Murray's Cheese announced today that six cheeses from its renowned Cave Aged Cheese program received honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition Awards, one of the most respected and competitive accolades in American artisan cheese.

Often referred to as the "Academy Awards of cheese," the annual ACS competition recognizes excellence in cheesemaking and affinage through rigorous technical and aesthetic evaluation by industry experts. This year's competition featured more than 1,300 entries from cheesemakers and affineurs across North America, with winners announced this week during the ACS Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

Six of Murray's cave-aged cheeses, created in collaboration with distinguished cheesemakers and proprietarily aged in Murray's cheese caves, earned medals across a diverse range of categories:

Double Doe: First Place, Washed Rind, Other Milks, Open Category Treeline: Second Place, Washed Rind, Cow Milk, Open Category Savage: Second Place, American Made International Style, Cow Milk Mini Greensward: Second Place, Cheeses Wrapped in Bark Stockinghall: Second Place, Clothbound Cheddar, Cow Milk, Aged Over 13 Months Carpenter's Wheel: Third Place, Goat's Milk Cheese, Aged Over 60 Days Several of the wins marked significant milestones for Murray's caves program, with Treeline, Savage and Mini Greensward earning medals in their first-ever appearances in competition. Double Doe returned to the podium with a first-place finish after previously taking home top honors in 2024. 

Three of the winners are available at Murray's Cheese kiosks inside Mariano's stores, part of a new program that launched this spring at 15 Marianos locations, marking the first time the unique small-batch collection has been available outside Murray's New York City retail shops.

"These awards recognize the passion and expertise of our incredible team of cheese agers and our fantastic cheese making partners. " notes Nick Tranchina, President of Murrays Cheese.

The awards underscore the success of Murray's distinctive approach to in-house cave aging, also known as affinage, a model rarely seen among American cheese and food retailers, and one that continues to uniquely position Murray's within the specialty food industry.

"It was wonderful to see such a wide array of our Cave Age cheeses recognized at the awards. We are truly honored to be able to age and nurture cheeses from so many great American cheese makers. Partnership is key to the work that we do!" says Josh Windsor, Caves Manager and Affineur

Murray's expert affinage team has operated state-of-the-art cheese caves in Long Island City, New York, aging and ripening cheeses from around the world while developing an innovative collection of proprietary cave-aged cheeses in collaboration with leading American creameries and small producers.

Murray's works hand-in-hand with cheesemakers throughout the production and maturation process, creating a foundation for continuous experimentation, innovation and flavor development. The close collaboration between Murray's affineurs and their producer partners allows the team to develop new techniques, styles and flavor profiles, creating cheeses unlike anything else on the market.

The result is a distinctive collection of cave-aged cheeses available exclusively through Murray's, many of which are produced in limited quantities and cannot be found anywhere else in the market. Together, the collection reflects Murray's commitment to redefining innovation in American cave-aged cheese while championing small producers and artisan cheesemakers across the country.

The 2026 honors build on a strong recent history for Murray's at ACS, following 2025 wins for Cave Aged Reserve Barnstorm Blue, which earned Gold and a coveted Top 10 overall finish, and St. Marks, which received Silver in the soft-ripened category.

The 2026 wins further establish Murray's as one of the country's leading authorities in affinage and reflect the company's ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of what American cave-aged cheese can become.

Customers can try these amazing cheeses both in Kroger Family of Companies stores across the U.S. and online at www.kroger.com.

About Murray's Cheese: Murray's Cheese is a New York City institution dedicated to the craft of exceptional cheese and artisanal food. Renowned for its meticulous curation, expert cheesemongers, and award-winning cave-aged cheeses matured in its Long Island City caves, Murray's has become a leading destination for specialty food lovers. The company operates two NYC retail shops, a kiosk in Grand Central Station, and a national ecommerce business, all rooted in a commitment to quality, tradition, and craftsmanship. Murray's also hosts expert-led tastings and educational events, while supplying many of the country's most acclaimed restaurants with thoughtfully sourced and expertly aged cheeses. Murray's joined the Kroger family in 2017 and their cheese kiosks and mongers guide customers through a joyful shopping experience within 1,200+ stores. throughout the country.  Follow along at @murrayscheese and www.murrayscheese.com. 

About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies more than 400,000 associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through an e-Commerce experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.

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Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GEN – Free Report) by 1,246.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 163,004 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 150,894 shares during the quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp’s holdings in Gen Digital were worth $3,069,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of GEN. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Gen Digital by 1.5% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 73,310,110 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,993,302,000 after purchasing an additional 1,096,313 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its position in shares of Gen Digital by 3.4% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 30,558,806 shares of the company’s stock worth $867,565,000 after buying an additional 1,015,755 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Gen Digital by 6.7% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 22,473,917 shares of the company’s stock valued at $660,730,000 after buying an additional 1,406,869 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP raised its position in Gen Digital by 22.3% during the fourth quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 19,941,546 shares of the company’s stock valued at $542,211,000 after buying an additional 3,640,451 shares during the period. Finally, Boston Partners raised its position in Gen Digital by 14.3% during the fourth quarter. Boston Partners now owns 15,644,289 shares of the company’s stock valued at $425,336,000 after buying an additional 1,954,712 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.38% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities research analysts have commented on GEN shares. Argus upgraded Gen Digital to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Barclays upped their target price on Gen Digital from $26.00 to $27.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Jefferies Financial Group cut shares of Gen Digital from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Gen Digital from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $27.00 price objective on shares of Gen Digital in a research note on Thursday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Gen Digital has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $29.33.

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Insider Activity at Gen Digital In other Gen Digital news, Director Ondrej Vlcek sold 100,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.78, for a total transaction of $2,478,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,832,724 shares in the company, valued at $94,974,900.72. This trade represents a 2.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director John C. Chrystal acquired 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 4th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $27.06 per share, with a total value of $81,180.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 31,419 shares in the company, valued at $850,198.14. This trade represents a 10.56% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Company insiders own 9.30% of the company’s stock.

Gen Digital Trading Down 0.3% Shares of NASDAQ GEN opened at $26.67 on Tuesday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $25.14 and a 200 day simple moving average of $23.24. Gen Digital Inc. has a 52 week low of $17.78 and a 52 week high of $32.22. The stock has a market cap of $16.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.88 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a current ratio of 0.40.

Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.67 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.65 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $1.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.25 billion. Gen Digital had a net margin of 19.46% and a return on equity of 55.47%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 27.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.59 earnings per share. Gen Digital has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.680-0.700 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 2.850-2.950 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Gen Digital Inc. will post 2.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Gen Digital Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 18th were given a dividend of $0.125 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 18th. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. Gen Digital’s dividend payout ratio is presently 31.65%.

Gen Digital Profile (Free Report)

Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global cybersecurity company specializing in consumer- and small-business-focused security, privacy, and identity protection solutions. The company offers a suite of products designed to safeguard devices, networks, and personal information against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks and other digital threats. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and cross-platform compatibility, Gen Digital develops antivirus software, VPN services, parental controls, password management tools, and comprehensive identity-theft monitoring services.

Gen Digital traces its origins to the consumer software division of Symantec Corporation, which was spun off in late 2019 under the NortonLifeLock name.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 21st, 2026

Amova Asset Management Americas Inc. cut its holdings in shares of Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE:NET – Free Report) by 7.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 419,086 shares of the company’s stock after selling 33,017 shares during the period. Cloudflare comprises about 1.2% of Amova Asset Management Americas Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 28th biggest position. Amova Asset Management Americas Inc. owned about 0.12% of Cloudflare worth $86,474,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in NET. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its stake in shares of Cloudflare by 34.2% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,656 shares of the company’s stock valued at $750,000 after purchasing an additional 1,696 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Cloudflare during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $424,000. Cerity Partners LLC increased its stake in Cloudflare by 30.1% during the 2nd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 27,531 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,391,000 after buying an additional 6,363 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. lifted its holdings in Cloudflare by 40.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 329,036 shares of the company’s stock worth $64,432,000 after buying an additional 94,112 shares in the last quarter. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its position in Cloudflare by 14.6% in the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 16,461 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,224,000 after buying an additional 2,093 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 82.68% of the company’s stock.

Cloudflare Trading Down 1.9% NYSE:NET opened at $272.27 on Tuesday. Cloudflare, Inc. has a 1 year low of $158.83 and a 1 year high of $291.00. The stock has a market cap of $96.24 billion, a P/E ratio of -1,089.08, a P/E/G ratio of 283.00 and a beta of 1.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29, a quick ratio of 1.96 and a current ratio of 1.96. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $237.94 and a 200-day simple moving average of $210.52.

Cloudflare (NYSE:NET – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.23 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $639.75 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $620.83 million. Cloudflare had a negative return on equity of 5.65% and a negative net margin of 3.72%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 33.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.16 EPS. Cloudflare has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.190-1.200 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.270-0.270 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Cloudflare, Inc. will post 0.02 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Cloudflare In related news, Director Carl Ledbetter sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $268.11, for a total value of $1,340,550.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 888,073 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $238,101,252.03. This trade represents a 0.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Matthew Prince sold 52,383 shares of Cloudflare stock in a transaction on Monday, July 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $247.28, for a total transaction of $12,953,268.24. 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 have sold 590,544 shares of company stock valued at $132,719,009 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 10.66% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets NET has been the subject of several research reports. Guggenheim restated a “sell” rating and issued a $140.00 price target on shares of Cloudflare in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on Cloudflare from $305.00 to $322.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered Cloudflare from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Susquehanna boosted their target price on Cloudflare from $190.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Finally, UBS Group upped their price target on Cloudflare from $220.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Cloudflare presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $256.74.

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Cloudflare, Inc is a global web infrastructure and security company that provides a suite of services designed to improve the performance, reliability and security of internet properties. Its core offerings include a content delivery network (CDN), distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection, managed DNS, and a web application firewall (WAF). Cloudflare also provides tools for bot management, SSL/TLS, load balancing and rate limiting to help organizations maintain uptime and protect web applications from attack.

In addition to traditional edge and security services, Cloudflare has expanded into edge computing and developer platforms.

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While Intel continues to pursue a marquee customer for its foundry services, the chipmaker has landed a notable client from the cybersecurity space.

Fortinet will use Intel's foundry to produce its next-generation security chip, the two companies announced Tuesday, marking a win for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took over the company in March 2025. Fortinet's chip, SP6, will be manufactured on the Intel 4 process, an Intel representative told CNBC.

Intel said in a filing in April that it's still trying to secure a "significant" customer for the company's most advanced manufacturing technology, as it tries to justify the large capital expenditures needed to build factories in the U.S. and overseas.

The company's leading processes designed to manufacture computer processors are known as 14A and 18A. Intel 4 is older manufacturing technology that's less advanced and was established for simpler chips called ASICs for networking.

Tan told CNBC's Jim Cramer in May that "multiple customers" were working with Intel's foundry, but he also said that it's his personal policy not to disclose their names. A major customer announcement would increase confidence among chip designers and investors that Intel is capable of building the most advanced chips in large quantities.

So far, Intel's biggest confirmed customer for its foundry is itself. The U.S. government is also using the foundry to make chips for defense. Under Pat Gelsinger, Intel's previous CEO, Microsoft announced a partnership with the chipmaker to manufacture an unspecified processor in 2024, and Amazon said later that year it would use Intel to build a custom artificial intelligence chip, but those announcements were for relatively low-volume chips.

In April, Intel said it would help design an ASIC with Google that it calls an infrastructure processing unit. Intel is also helping Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX build a chip factory called Terafab. And President Donald Trump said in June that Apple would use Intel to manufacture chips in the U.S., but neither company has officially confirmed a deal. The U.S. government took a 10% stake in Intel in August, sparking a rally that's lifted the chipmaker's stock price by more than 300% in the past year.

Intel is scheduled to report second-quarter results on Thursday after the bell.

Fortinet doesn't have the name recognition of Apple, Tesla or any of the hyperscalers, but it's operating in a hot market due to the heightened demand for advanced security in a world increasingly dominated by AI. Fortinet's stock price has more than doubled this year, and the company said on its last earnings call in May that it would keep in investing in its ASIC technology.

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Halliburton stock declines after the oilfield services company posts slightly better-than-expected earnings but sees the war in the Middle East take its toll on business.

Halliburton (HAL - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.55 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +1.85%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of drilling services to oil and gas operators would post earnings of $0.49 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.55, delivering a surprise of +12.24%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Halliburton, which belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Field Services industry, posted revenues of $5.71 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.19%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $5.51 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Halliburton shares have added about 24.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.7%.

What's Next for Halliburton?While Halliburton has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Halliburton was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.60 on $5.66 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.36 on $22.25 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Oil and Gas - Field Services is currently in the bottom 36% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Drilling Tools International Corp. (DTI - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.

This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.04 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -100%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Drilling Tools International Corp.'s revenues are expected to be $38.01 million, down 3.6% from the year-ago quarter.

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Bank of New York Mellon Corp decreased its position in shares of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPD – Free Report) by 3.8% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 679,203 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 26,712 shares during the quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned approximately 0.51% of Expeditors International of Washington worth $97,282,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in EXPD. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Expeditors International of Washington during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. DV Equities LLC acquired a new position in Expeditors International of Washington in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC acquired a new position in Expeditors International of Washington in the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. Bard Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in Expeditors International of Washington during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in Expeditors International of Washington by 132.3% during the 4th quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 230 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 131 shares during the last quarter. 94.02% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Expeditors International of Washington Trading Down 3.1% Shares of EXPD stock opened at $177.12 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $23.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.97, a PEG ratio of 5.00 and a beta of 1.04. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $163.70 and a 200 day moving average price of $155.32. Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. has a twelve month low of $110.48 and a twelve month high of $183.52.

Expeditors International of Washington (NASDAQ:EXPD – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The transportation company reported $1.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.33 by $0.38. Expeditors International of Washington had a net margin of 7.64% and a return on equity of 36.16%. The firm’s revenue was up 4.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.47 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. will post 5.39 earnings per share for the current year.

Expeditors International of Washington Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 1st were paid a dividend of $0.81 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 101.0%. Expeditors International of Washington’s payout ratio is currently 26.21%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on EXPD shares. UBS Group boosted their target price on Expeditors International of Washington from $175.00 to $191.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Stephens raised Expeditors International of Washington to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Susquehanna raised their target price on shares of Expeditors International of Washington from $142.00 to $156.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Expeditors International of Washington from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Expeditors International of Washington from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $148.56.

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Expeditors International of Washington is a global logistics and freight forwarding company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The firm specializes in providing tailored supply chain solutions that encompass air, ocean and ground transportation. Through an integrated service model, Expeditors coordinates and manages the movement of goods for a diverse customer base, including manufacturers, retailers and technology companies.

The company’s core offerings include customs brokerage, cargo insurance, distribution and warehousing services, as well as vendor consolidation and inventory management.

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