S&P 500 Analyst Moves: Q
The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, Qnity Electronics is now the #72 analyst pick, moving up by 1 spot.
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New York sues Polymarket U.S., two months after filing lawsuit against Kalshi
New York State filed suit against Polymarket U.S. on Thursday, nearly two months after the state sued the platform's competitor, Kalshi.
Stocks Fall as the 10-Year T-note Yield Soars to a 19-Year High
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.75% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.85%. December E-mini S&P fut…
Oracle’s $664 Billion Backlog Faces a Harder Conversion Test
Oracle shares traded at $137.45 on Thursday afternoon, down $7.11 or 4.9% from Wednesday's close of $144.56, after a session that ran from a high of $143.17 to a low of $133.48. At the bottom of the range, ORCL was down…
Big business warns Trump against diesel export ban in joint letter
The biggest business groups in the U.S. warned President Trump against a diesel export ban this week, saying in a joint letter that such an action would prove counterproductive and raise fuel prices rather than lower th…
Daily Dividend Report: MFA,CLX,WLY,CAG,DRI
MFA Financial announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 30, 2026, to common stockholders of record on O…
Trump, Xi expected to talk Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as DC summit kicks off
Trump greeted China's Xi at Joint Base Andrews, his first time traveling to the facility to welcome a foreign leader.
These Gen Zers are choosing ETFs over sports bets. How younger investors told us they’re building wealth.
When you think of Bill Ackman, you think of one of the most influential investors of all time. But a decade ago, Bill’s hedge fund Pershing Square looked like it might be on the brink of collapse. Ackman faced almost $4…
BNP PARIBAS Upgrades K+S Aktiengesellschaft - Depositary Receipt to Outperform from Underperform
Fintel reports that on September 22, 2026, BNP PARIBAS upgraded their outlook for K+S Aktiengesellschaft - Depositary Receipt (OTCPK:KPLUY) (DB:SDF1) from Underperform to Outperform.
Stocks Pressured by Rising Crude Prices
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down by -0.36% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.55%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26) are do…
Darden Restaurants falls as Q1 revenue misses expectations
Darden Restaurants on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that narrowly missed analysts' expectations as same-store sales growth at Olive Garden slows.
Philadelphia Fed's Anna Paulson says 'modest' rate moves likely ahead to tame inflation
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulson said Thursday that she and her colleagues may need to raise interest rates further to bring inflation back to target.
The Muse Is Loose: Zuckerberg’s $100-a-Month Bet That You’ll Let AI Run Your Life
Meta has spent much of the past decade trying to convince investors that the next computing platform was just around the corner. First came the metaverse, then virtual reality, then smart glasses, and through it all a c…
Starbucks to shutter about 250 stores in latest round of cafe closures
Starbucks will close about 1% of its North American cafes in the latest stage of its turnaround.
‘I don’t begrudge them their money’: My husband and I have friends who spend, spend, spend. How do we keep up?
Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the Pay Dirt archives to share classic letters with our readers. Submit your own questions about money here. (It’s anonymous!)
Bell Potter Securities Upgrades Fortescue Ltd - Depositary Receipt to Hold from Sell
Fintel reports that on September 22, 2026, BELL POTTER SECURITIES upgraded their outlook for Fortescue Ltd - Depositary Receipt (OTCPK:FSUGY) (DB:FVJA) from Sell to Hold.
The next phase of AI is here. Pay attention to this profound technological shift.
International arbitration stands at the threshold of another profound inflection point—one beyond artificial intelligence (“AI”). Even as practitioners and institutions grapple with the current and future implications o…
Raspberry Pi expects full-year EBITDA above market forecasts, shares soar
Next has a glowing reputation among investors, thanks to its record of beating market forecasts and defying economic gloom. Shareholders will be hoping for more good news in its half-year trading update in August.
The stock market is ‘priced for perfection.’ Here’s what could drive a nearly 20% slump for the S&P 500 next year.
Last week, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -0.42%) and broad-based S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.36%) soared to fresh all-time highs. Meanwhile, the innovation-inspired Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -0.53%) reached uncharte…
Needham Initiates Coverage of Belden with Buy Rating
Fintel reports that on September 23, 2026, Needham initiated coverage of Belden (NYSE:BDC) (DB:QCTA) with a Buy recommendation.
ALANTRA EQUITIES Upgrades Telefónica, S.A. - Depositary Receipt to Neutral from Sell
Fintel reports that on September 16, 2026, ALANTRA EQUITIES upgraded their outlook for Telefónica, S.A. - Depositary Receipt (OTCPK:TELFY) (LSE:0A2Y) from Sell to Neutral.
Treasury Yields Surge as Stocks Fall and US Dollar Rises
The S&P 500 fell by 75 bps as the 2-year Treasury yield rose 14 bps to 4.89% following a strong S&P Global PMI report. Treasury yields moved higher across the curve, with the 10-year yield rising about 10 bps to close a…