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Stock Market Today, Aug. 19: Stocks Edge Higher, Ending 3-Day Losing Streak

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) rose 0.22% to 53,463, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) gained 0.21% to 7,708, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) edged 0.16%

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Sera (SERA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Forward Industries (FWDI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Talphera (TLPH) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Spero Therapeutics (SPRO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Fossil (FOSL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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GEE Group (JOB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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The Fed's July Meeting Minutes Show a Growing Urgency to Raise Interest Rates. Here's Why I Still Think a 2026 Rate Hike Is Very Unlikely

Key PointsMinutes from the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) July 28-29 meeting state that "many" members think the committee will need to act if inflation doesn't soon slow.H

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Advanced Micro Devices vs. Salesforce: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Key PointsAdvanced Micro Devices is rapidly expanding its footprint in the artificial intelligence infrastructure market through high-performance GPUs and strategic partnerships.Sa

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Stock Market Today, Aug. 19: Moderna Skyrockets 177% on Positive Phase 3 Melanoma Data

Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA), an mRNA medicine and preventive vaccines provider, closed at $174.38, up 176.97%. Shares surged after Moderna and Merck reported positive Phase 3 melanoma da

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The Trade Desk's Chief Legal Officer Sells 13,355 Shares Amid a Sinking Share Price

Key PointsThe transaction involved 13,355 shares with an estimated value of ~$188,840 as of August 15, 2026.This disposition reduced the insider's direct equity holdings by 4%.Post

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Red Robin (RRGB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Spire Global (SPIR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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LPA (LPA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Atea (AVIR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Could Eli Lilly Be Worth More Than SpaceX by the End of 2026?

Key PointsEli Lilly is highly profitable and has been growing fast due to its popular GLP-1 drugs.SpaceX's stock went public recently and has been incredibly volatile, with specula

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Vanguard VEA vs iShares IXUS: Which International ETF Promises Better Performance in 2026?

Key PointsVanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF has a lower expense ratio and higher asset base than iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF.iShares Core MSCI Total Internati

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Kura Oncology (KURA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Energous (WATT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Allogene (ALLO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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SpaceX Spent $18.4 Billion in a Single Quarter -- $15.8 Billion of It on AI. Here's Where the Money Is Going.

Key PointsSpaceX’s capex rose more than sixfold year over year in the second quarter.It spent most of that cash on AI chips and new data centers. 10 stocks we like better than Spac

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Grocery Outlet (GO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Kratos Defense vs. Nokia: Is Defense or Telecom a Better Stock Buy in 2026?

Key PointsKratos is a leader in high-growth defense niches like unmanned aerial systems and hypersonic flight technology.Nokia offers a stable, global infrastructure business with

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Why Newmont Mining Rallied Today

Key PointsThe Treasury Department announced a surprise increase to its Treasury Bond buyback program. The announcement signaled some potential government support for the bond marke

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Why I Wouldn't Bother With the Anthropic or OpenAI IPOs

Key PointsAnthropic and OpenAI reportedly posted strong growth in their most recent quarters.High cash burn and minimal, if any, profitability could make it difficult for the compa

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C3.ai vs. Seagate Technology: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Key PointsC3.ai offers a specialized software platform but is navigating declining revenue and significant net losses.Seagate Technology provides critical data storage hardware wit

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Will Social Security Cover Even Half Your Expenses in Retirement? Here's the Truth.

Key PointsThe average Social Security retirement benefit would give you roughly $25,000 in 2026.Whether this will cover more than half your expenses depends on your lifestyle.An on

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US Stocks Close: Dow Rises Over 120 Points, SOX Drops 2%; Memory Stocks Lead Losses, SanDisk Falls 3.5%, Moderna Surges 177%

TradingKey - The U.S. Treasury announced an increase in long-term bond buyback operations, sending bond yields lower and driving stock prices higher. All three major stock indexes advanced, while AI h

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AppLovin vs. Kratos Defense: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Key PointsAppLovin demonstrates massive profitability and growth through its AI-powered advertising platform.Kratos Defense & Security Solutions maintains a critical role in unmann

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Why Is Circle Internet Group Stock Up Today?

Key PointsCircle Internet stock rose 8.7% by 3:35 p.m. ET on Aug. 19, 2026, on news of a White House meeting between President Trump and crypto-industry executives.The meeting incl

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