The decentralized world is witnessing an escalating rivalry between two of its most formidable titans: Ethereum and Solana. As the foundational "Layer-1" blockchains, these networks are not merely platforms; they are the digital infrastructure upon which the future of finance, art, and data is being built. The intensifying competition between
Santa Clara, CA – Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has delivered a stellar performance in the second quarter of 2025, reporting record revenue of an impressive $7.7 billion. This remarkable figure represents a substantial 32% year-over-year increase, signaling a significant resurgence and strategic triumph for the semiconductor giant. The robust
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has emerged as a beacon of resilience in the volatile technology sector, posting impressive year-to-date stock gains in 2025. Despite navigating a complex landscape marred by geopolitical tensions and stringent export controls, the semiconductor giant has largely maintained a bullish outlook from Wall Street analysts,
The financial world is abuzz with the near certainty of a 25-basis-point interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in September 2025. This anticipated move, marking the first reduction of the year, signals a significant pivot in monetary policy, driven primarily by a discernible weakening in the labor market.
The United States economy finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with persistent inflationary pressures while the Federal Reserve navigates a delicate path toward potential interest rate adjustments. Recent data on both producer and consumer prices reveal an inflation landscape that, while showing some moderation, remains stubbornly above the central
Frankfurt, Germany – September 2025 – In a move largely anticipated by markets, the European Central Bank (ECB) opted in September 2025 to keep its key interest rates unchanged, maintaining a "steady hand" on monetary policy. This decision marks a significant divergence from the Federal Reserve (Fed) across the Atlantic, which is
The third quarter of 2025 has been a period of stark contrasts for the global financial markets. While major U.S. stock indices like the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) have soared to unprecedented record highs, a closer look reveals a landscape fraught with economic
Shares of global reinsurance company Everest Group (NYSE:EG) fell 2.5% in the morning session after Wolfe Research initiated coverage on the stock with an 'Underperform' rating.
Shares of global entertainment and media company Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD)
fell 7.8% in the morning session after TD Cowen downgraded the stock from a "Buy" to a "Hold" rating, citing a less favorable risk-reward profile.
Shares of buy-now-pay-later service Sezzle (NASDAQCM:SEZL) fell 2.9% in the morning session after investors took profits following the stock's significant appreciation over the previous months.
Shares of online study and academic help platform Chegg (NYSE:CHGG) fell 5% in the morning session after it extended losses from the previous day as it agreed to pay a $7.5 million settlement over Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations.
Shares of insurance and retirement company Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) fell 3.2% in the morning session after Wolfe Research initiated coverage on the stock with an "Underperform" rating. The research firm, led by analyst Tracy Benguigui, set a price target of $37.00 for the financial services company. An "Underperform" rating suggests that the analyst expects the stock to perform worse than the broader market or its industry peers in the near future. This new bearish outlook from a notable research firm likely prompted investors to sell their shares, putting downward pressure on the stock price.
Shares of digital storytelling platform WEBTOON (NASDAQ:WBTN) jumped 28.8% in the morning session after the company announced a deal with Walt Disney to create a new online platform for the media giant's comic library and that Disney would take a 2% equity stake in the company.
Shares of digital advertising platform Magnite (NASDAQ:MGNI) fell 5.2% in the morning session after the company announced it had filed a lawsuit against Google for alleged anticompetitive practices.
Chip stocks rally on strong demand for data center chips and memory products, with top performers including ON Semiconductor, Intel, Nvidia, and Broadcom.
With the economy flirting with a recession, investors who shore up their portfolios with defensive consumer staples stocks are likely to feel less pain.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) approved a quarterly dividend increase and set a date for its annual shareholders meeting, following strong quarterly results and optimism about its cloud and AI growth.
