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History's Lesson as S&P 500 Hovers Near Highs: Stay Invested, Avoid Timing the Market

The S&P 500 is hovering near all-time highs, driven by a bullish AI narrative, but some investors are worried about an imminent correction.

Jul 21, 2026

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IMAX Surges as 'Odyssey' Debuts with $264.1M Global Box Office โ€” Premium Format Validated

IMAX surged as 'Odyssey' debuted with a $264.1 million global box office opening, one of the strongest premium large-format debuts ever, validating the stratification of cinema into premium and standard tiers.

Jul 21, 2026

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Jim Cramer Urges Trimming Seagate (STX) After Extraordinary 441% S&P 500 Comeback

Jim Cramer recommended trimming Seagate Technology after the stock surged 441% in one of the best S&P 500 comebacks, driven by AI data storage demand โ€” but valuation discipline now warranted at current levels.

Jul 21, 2026

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Nextpower (NXT) Completes Acquisition of Prevalon Energy, Adding Grid-Scale BESS Platform

Nextpower finalized its acquisition of Prevalon Energy, a battery energy storage developer, expanding its renewable energy portfolio into grid-scale storage as solar+BESS bundling becomes standard for power offtake competitiveness.

Jul 21, 2026

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GameStop (GME) Builds eBay Stake Amid Reports of Acquisition Pursuit by Ryan Cohen

GameStop increased its eBay stake amid reports of a broader acquisition pursuit, signaling Ryan Cohen may be deploying GME's meme-stock cash reserves into e-commerce marketplace assets.

Jul 21, 2026

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LA's $1.2B 'Graffiti Towers' Cleared to Exit Bankruptcy, Sale Process to Begin

Los Angeles' Oceanwide Plaza, the $1.2 billion Chinese developer-backed luxury project known as the Graffiti Towers, has been cleared by a court to exit bankruptcy and enter a distressed asset sale process.

Jul 21, 2026

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Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Falls 12% Despite 19% Profit Growth on Obamacare Policy Risk

Intuitive Surgical dropped 12% despite reporting 19% profit growth, as a healthcare policy warning about Obamacare triggered a premium-multiple reset for the medical robotics leader.

Jul 21, 2026

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Federal Judge Halts $81B Paramount-Warner Merger as 12 States Sue on Antitrust Grounds

A federal judge paused the $81 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger for at least two weeks after 12 state attorneys general sued, claiming the deal would extinguish streaming and distribution competition.

Jul 21, 2026

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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) Acquires AI-Powered Tankless Water Heater Company Intellihot

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions acquired Intellihot, an AI-driven commercial tankless water heater company, expanding its sustainable water portfolio into energy-efficient building systems.

Jul 20, 2026

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Energizer Holdings at 35% Valuation Discount to Its Own History at 5.94x Forward Earnings

Energizer Holdings (ENR) trades at 5.94x forward earnings, representing a 35% discount to its 5-year historical average of 9.20x.

Jul 20, 2026

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AI Chip 'Picks and Shovels' Play Emerges as Alternative to Nvidia in Custom Silicon Sell-Off

AI chip stocks have sold off this month as fears about custom silicon eroding Nvidia's pricing power have spread.

Jul 20, 2026

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Mattel at Multi-Decade Low Valuation โ€” Sub-10x P/E and 7% FCF Yield Signal Deep Value

Mattel (MAT) trades at sub-10x forward P/E and multi-decade low EV metrics, presenting a deep-value entry point.

Jul 20, 2026

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AppLovin Rated Strong Buy as Premium Margins and Digital Ad Growth Underpin Undervalued Case

AppLovin (APP) receives a Strong Buy rating with the thesis that it remains undervalued despite strong fundamentals.

Jul 20, 2026

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SpaceX Falls to All-Time Low $124 After Six Consecutive Days of Declines โ€” Bears Unmoved

SpaceX (SPCX) stock closed at $123.99, hitting an all-time post-IPO low after six straight days of declines.

Jul 20, 2026

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SpaceX Weakens After IPO Surge as Investor Sentiment Fades on Valuation Reality Check

SpaceX (SPCX) stock is weakening after its post-IPO initial surge as investor sentiment turns more cautious.

Jul 20, 2026

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TSMC Boosts Arizona Investment as AI Chip Demand Surge Drives US Fab Expansion

TSMC (TSM) is increasing its investment in its Arizona manufacturing facility in response to surging AI chip demand.

Jul 20, 2026

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AbbVie's $10.9B Apogee Acquisition Funded by Debt โ€” Dividend Investors Watch Payout Stability

AbbVie is acquiring Apogee Therapeutics for $10.9 billion, funded with debt while preserving cash reserves.

Jul 20, 2026

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Vertex Pharma's $10B Acquisition Targets Drug With $5B Peak Annual Sales Potential

Vertex Pharmaceuticals made a $10 billion acquisition granting access to drugs with $5 billion in annual peak sales potential.

Jul 20, 2026

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IBM Q2 Revenue $17.2B Fell Short of Expectations Despite 4.6% EPS Growth โ€” Guidance Cut Looms

IBM's preliminary Q2 revenue came in at $17.2 billion, a 1% YoY increase that disappointed the market.

Jul 20, 2026

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Inflation Report Calms Rate Hike Fears But Fed Maintains Vigilant Stance

A recent US inflation report eased immediate fears of additional Federal Reserve rate hikes.

Jul 20, 2026

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Apple Hits All-Time High Near $5T Market Cap โ€” But Bull Case Demands AI Premium Delivery

Apple's stock is trading at an all-time high, pushing its market capitalization close to $5 trillion.

Jul 20, 2026

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Lockheed Martin Positioned for Upside as NATO Members Race to Meet Defense Spending Pledges

Lockheed Martin (LMT) is seen as a key beneficiary as NATO member states accelerate defense spending commitments.

Jul 20, 2026

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Oil Surges and Stocks Hold Flat as US-Iran Fighting Intensifies Before Tech Earnings

Oil prices rose sharply as US-Iran fighting escalated over the weekend, putting energy markets on alert.

Jul 20, 2026

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Washington Trust Bancorp Misses Q1 Earnings Amid Regional Banking Headwinds

Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) reported Q1 earnings results that came in below analyst expectations.

Jul 20, 2026

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Award-Winning Coldwater Mountain Brewpub Files Chapter 11 to Restructure Debts

Coldwater Mountain Brewpub LLC, a Quality Business Award-winning craft brewer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Jul 20, 2026

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SpaceX Stock 45% Below IPO Peak as Cathie Wood Buys $51M Amid Valuation Debate

SpaceX (SPCX) shares have plunged 45% from their post-IPO peak, erasing substantial early investor gains.

Jul 19, 2026

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Texas Wildcatter Bill Armstrong Targets Venezuela After Alaska Success as Trump Opens Energy Corridor

Texas oil wildcatter Bill Armstrong, known for cracking Alaska's exploration landscape, has a draft deal with Caracas to pursue Venezuelan energy production

Jul 19, 2026

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The Metals Company (TMC) Stock Plunged 28.2% in H1 2026 as Deep-Sea Mining Hype Fades

The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC) fell 28.2% in H1 2026, reversing its 2025 surge fueled by deep-sea mining optimism

Jul 19, 2026

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Diesel's Quiet Price Surge Is the Bigger US Economic Threat as Middle East Tensions Tighten Supply

US diesel prices are rising faster than gasoline, posing a greater threat to the economy according to MarketWatch analysis

Jul 19, 2026

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Semiconductor Sell-Off and Middle East Oil Risk Drive US Stocks to Weekly Losses

US equities fell for the week as semiconductor stocks triggered a broad sell-off amid AI valuation reassessment

Jul 19, 2026