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Shares of casino resort and entertainment company Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR)
jumped 3.3% in the morning session after Truist Securities upgraded the casino operator's stock to "Buy" from "Hold" and significantly raised its price target.
Shares of rail transportation company Greenbrier (NYSE:GBX)
fell 3.1% in the morning session after a series of filings revealed significant stock sales by company insiders and an institutional investor. Recent regulatory filings disclosed that Tectonic Advisors LLC reduced its holdings in the railcar manufacturer by 16.2% during the first quarter.
Shares of outdoor lifestyle products brand (NYSE:YETI)
jumped 3% in the morning session after a regulatory filing revealed a significant new investment in the company. Investment firm Stephens Inc. AR disclosed it had acquired a new position in the outdoor products company, purchasing 73,200 shares valued at approximately $2.42 million during the first quarter. This move, indicating fresh institutional confidence in the brand, often attracts other investors and can signal a positive outlook on the stock's future performance. The news comes as part of a trend of new institutional interest, with other firms like Edgestream Partners L.P. also recently reporting new stakes in YETI.
Shares of bearings manufacturer RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) jumped 3% in the morning session after Deutsche Bank initiated coverage with a "Buy" rating and a $480 price target. The new price target from the influential Wall Street firm suggests a significant potential upside of nearly 28% from the stock's current levels. This bullish initiation reflects confidence in the precision components manufacturer, which serves the industrial, defense, and aerospace sectors. The positive sentiment from Deutsche Bank adds to other recent optimistic analyst ratings. KeyBanc and Truist Financial have also recently raised their price targets on RBC Bearings, citing expectations for strong performance in its industrial segment and margin expansion driven by its aerospace and defense business. The company has demonstrated robust growth in its aerospace and defense segments and has improved its financial stability by significantly reducing debt over the past year.
Shares of hospital operator HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA)
fell 3% in the morning session after the company's stock was downgraded by Bank of America Securities to 'Neutral' from 'Buy' due to concerns over recent legislation.
Shares of regional banking company First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) jumped 3.8% in the morning session after the company reported strong second-quarter financial results that surpassed Wall Street expectations.
Shares of global advertising conglomerate Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after its pending acquisition by advertising rival Omnicom Group received a positive update. On its second-quarter earnings call, Omnicom's management confirmed that the acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG) had received antitrust approval in the United States, a major step forward for the deal. In total, 13 of the 18 necessary jurisdictions have now approved the transaction, which is expected to be finalized in the second half of 2025. This mega-merger is set to combine two of the world's largest advertising and marketing services companies, creating a new industry leader. The update reduces uncertainty surrounding the deal's closure, a positive development for IPG shareholders.
Shares of casino, tavern, and slot machine operator Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN)
fell 7.7% in the morning session after Truist Securities downgraded the company's stock.
Shares of insurance and annuity provider Brighthouse Financial (NASDAQ:BHF) jumped 9.5% in the morning session after reports surfaced that the company is in exclusive talks to be acquired by investment firm Aquarian Holdings.
According to a report by Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the matter, President Trump has toned down his confrontation with China compared to his presidential campaign, as he seeks to achieve quick wins.
WARREN, N.J., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tevogen (“Tevogen Bio Holdings Inc.” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: TVGN) today announced that following the completion and deployment of the alpha version of PredicTcell™, a proprietary AI-driven target discovery platform, the Company now plans to expand Tevogen.AI to include patient data against identified targets.
ETF investors can ride or hedge against banking sector volatility through financial sector funds like XLF and KBE, which hold top banks like JPM and BofA.
Idaho National Laboratory said it will use a Microsoft-built tool powered by Azure AI to help create key engineering and safety reports needed for nuclear power plant permits and licenses.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly changing how people work. Big tech companies like Microsoft and Amazon have started reducing their staff as AI becomes more advanced. Because of this, universities are now thinking about how to train students better for a future where AI is everywhere. The University of Washington (UW), especially its Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, is one of the schools making big changes to its computer science program.
Cisco Systems (CSCO) stock up 14% YTD, driven by demand for networking hardware, software and services. Strong growth expected in AI and cloud sectors.
In the early days of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Bill Gates credits his mother, Mary Gates, for playing a crucial role in securing a pivotal contract with IBM that set the stage for the company's success.
Larry Ellison has overtaken Mark Zuckerberg to become the world's second-richest person, driven by a massive surge in Oracle's stock amid AI-related momentum and key partnerships with firms like OpenAI and SoftBank.
Microsoft’s 18.6% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 13.5%, and its stock price has climbed to $503.72 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
