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John Smith

Financial Writer at InvestorStack

John is a financial analyst and investing educator with over 10 years of experience in the markets.

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The Bancorp (TBBK) Surges Over 3% After Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance

The Bancorp (TBBK) jumped over 3% on August 1 after Q2 EPS of $1.45 beat estimates of $1.36 and the company raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance.

·3 min read
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Robinhood Posts Record Q2 Results Across the Board — Yet Shares Remain 44% Off Their Peak

Robinhood posted record Q2 revenue of $1.31B, record net deposits, and 4.8M Gold subscribers, yet shares trade 44% below their 52-week high amid valuation concerns.

·4 min read
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AMD's 160% Rally in 2026 Raises Questions About Valuation at $600 Price Target

AMD has surged 160% in 2026, but its 61x forward earnings multiple raises questions about whether future growth is already fully priced in.

·4 min read
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Tyler Technologies Shares Slip After Q2 Results Fall Short of Expectations

Tyler Technologies (TYL) shares dropped over 3% Thursday after Q2 revenue of $645M missed analyst estimates, while adjusted EPS of $3.08 barely beat projections.

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Biogen Shares Outperform Market After Q2 Revenue Beat and Upgraded Outlook

Biogen (BIIB) rose nearly 2% after Q2 revenue hit $2.7B, beating estimates of $2.4B, and the company raised its full-year revenue outlook to mid-single-digit growth.

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Generating $100 in Quarterly Dividend Income: A Closer Look at Realty Income and Enterprise Products Partners

A $5,635 split investment between Realty Income (4.96% yield) and Enterprise Products Partners (5.69% yield) could generate roughly $100 in quarterly dividend income.

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HSBC Launches SpaceX Coverage With $115 Target as Shares Hover Just Above That Level

HSBC initiated SpaceX coverage with a Hold rating and $115 price target, even after applying a 2x Musk premium — as shares closed at $115.07 on Friday.

·4 min read
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SLB Beats Q2 Estimates as Energy Security Demand and AI Data Centers Fuel Growth

SLB posted Q2 2026 revenue of $8.97B, up 5% YoY, with EPS of $0.55 beating estimates. Data center revenue surged 80% as AI and energy security drive demand.

·3 min read
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Supermicro Surges 20% on Margin Beat, But Nvidia Remains the AI Infrastructure Story Worth Watching

Supermicro shares surged 20% after projecting gross margins of 15%-17%, far above prior 8.4% guidance, signaling strong AI infrastructure demand with broader implications for Nvidia.

·4 min read
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Apple Stock Hits Record Highs in 2026: What Investors Need to Know About Its Valuation

Apple shares have climbed 22% in 2026 to record highs, backed by strong earnings and disciplined AI spending, but a near 18-year-high P/E of 39.5 raises valuation questions.

·4 min read
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Nvidia's 9.3% Stake in Nebius: What the Filing Actually Reveals Behind the 19% Stock Surge

Nvidia disclosed a 9.3% stake in AI cloud provider Nebius Group via a Schedule 13G filing, sending NBIS shares up nearly 19% to $217.09 on Tuesday.

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Charles Schwab Posts Record $7.1B Quarter But Shares Slip Despite Earnings Beat

Charles Schwab reported record Q2 2026 revenue of $7.1B and adjusted EPS of $1.62, beating estimates, but shares still fell 2.5% on Tuesday.

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AMD and Construction Partners Show Strong Fundamentals While Caleres Struggles Under Debt Load

AMD projects 49.5% revenue growth, Construction Partners posts 39.9% annual gains, while Caleres struggles with a 7x debt-to-EBITDA ratio and slim 2% margins.

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Strong Cash Flow Alone Isn't Enough: A Closer Look at Tapestry, MillerKnoll, and Perella Weinberg

Tapestry, MillerKnoll, and Perella Weinberg all generate positive cash flow, but analysts point to revenue stagnation, share dilution, and eroding returns on capital as key concerns.

·4 min read
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Stock Yards Bancorp Stands Out Near 52-Week Highs While RXO and ManpowerGroup Face Headwinds

Stock Yards Bancorp posts strong fundamentals near 52-week highs, while RXO and ManpowerGroup show momentum with weakening underlying metrics.

·4 min read
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Anthropic's $1.2 Trillion IPO Valuation Could Deliver Massive Windfall for Amazon

Anthropic's potential $1.2T IPO could deliver a $180B–$240B paper gain for Amazon, which holds a 15–20% stake and over $100B in cloud commitments from the AI firm.

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McDonald's 49-Year Dividend Streak Meets a 20% Pullback — Here's What Investors Should Know

McDonald's is one year from Dividend King status after 49 consecutive years of increases, but its stock is down 20% from February highs, pushing yield to 2.8%.

·4 min read
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Three AI Infrastructure Stocks Outpacing Nvidia in 2026 — With Momentum Heading Into 2027

Monolithic Power Systems, Astera Labs, and Cadence Design Systems have each outpaced Nvidia's 11% YTD gain in 2026, driven by AI infrastructure demand.

·4 min read