US stocks rise as Federal Reserve interest-rate decision and AI earnings loom
Earnings from Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. arrive as the AI trade is faltering, with traders questioning whether the costly buildout of the technology can deliver adequate returns.
For stocks, a dovish signal from the Federal Reserve to hold rates at current levels would be “the best outcome,” according to the JPMorgan Market Intelligence team.
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Read MoreNvidia Has Given a Massive Boost to This AI Infrastructure Stock. Buy It Before It Doubles in 3 Years
Shares of neocloud infrastructure provider Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) shot up nearly 19% on July 21 after it emerged that Nvidia has a significant stake in the company.
According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nvidia has a 9.3% equity stake in Nebius,
Fed likely to keep rates on hold, but Warsh to face some strong dissension. What to watch: Live coverage
Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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The Federal Reserve is set to release its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday,
Warsh's rate decision is a cliffhanger. These trades might offer a clue
It’s arguably the most up-for-grabs Federal Reserve decision in recent memory.
Fed chair Kevin Warsh has indicated he’s ready to make decisions without giving market participants an extended heads-up, and for many economists and investors,
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Read MoreVanguard Announces Change to Risk Rating of Certain Vanguard ETFs
TORONTO, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the following changes to the risk ratings of the Vanguard ETFs, as set out below, effective as of July 30, 2026:
| Vanguard ETFs | Ticker | Previous Risk Rating | Updated Risk Rating |
| Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT Index ETF | VRE | Medium | Medium to High |
| Vanguard Global Value Factor ETF | VVL | Medium | Medium to High |
| Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio | VCNS | Low | Low to Medium |
| Vanguard Retirement Income ETF Portfolio | VRIF | Low | Low to Medium |
To learn more about the Vanguard ETFs,
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Read MoreThe Burst
Is Lululemon Losing Its Shine, or Just Catching Its Breath?
When an apparel brand starts showing signs of stress, sales sliding, margins crumbling, losses mounting, the Street doesn’t hesitate to slap the “dying business” label on it.
That’s why it might surprise some investors that Lululemon doesn’t actually fit that description right now. In Q2, sales rose, margins held within historical ranges, and earnings only marginally dipped.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Ken Griffin’s Big Trim in Palantir
In the second quarter of 2025, Ken Griffin’s Citadel Advisors sharply reduced its holding in Palantir Technologies, selling nearly half of its position.
The move raised about $75 million in cash and followed a familiar pattern for Griffin, who has been building and trimming his Palantir stake in waves since 2021.
This latest sale has investors wondering: why would one of Wall Street’s most sophisticated fund managers cut exposure to a stock riding the artificial intelligence boom?
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Is Target Stock a Hidden Gem for Patient Value Investors?
Target (NYSE: TGT) hasn’t had the best run lately. In fact, shares have slid 29.9% so far this year, a sharp contrast to the broader market, with the S&P 500 flat on the year. It’s a tough pill to swallow, especially when you consider Target was already on the back foot coming into 2025.
But here’s the twist,
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