Tech stocks today: Tech stocks gain after Nvidia tops Q2 expectations
Nvidia (NVDA) stock gained over 6% in early trading following its Q2 earnings on Wednesday, beating Wall Street’s expectations on the top and bottom lines and providing a better-than-expected outlook for the third quarter.
For Q2, Nvidia reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.22 on revenue of $96.2 billion,
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Read MoreWall Street climbs after Nvidia forecast lifts tech stocks
Wall Street stock indices climbed on Thursday, boosted by gains in technology stocks after chip giant Nvidia’s blockbuster forecast renewed investor confidence in the AI.
At the open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 149.8 points, or 0.28%, to 53,613.66. The S&P 500 rose 34.6 points,
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Read MoreMortgage Rates Today, August 27, 2026: 30-Year Rates Climb to 6.73%
Factors influencing current mortgage rates
Today’s mortgage rates are influenced by economic and market conditions, as well as personal factors. The rate you’re quoted by a lender might be higher or lower than the national average. Here are some of the items considered when calculating your mortgage rate:
- 10-year Treasury yield: Current mortgage rates,
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Read MoreNvidia stock jumps premarket after earnings—now comes the hard part
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Nvidia (NVDA) shares spiked some 7% in Thursday premarket trading following its blockbuster earnings report, positioning the semiconductor giant for its strongest opening gain since May 2024.
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Read MoreBitcoin ETFs Just Posted Their Best Week Since October 2025. That's Why I'm Bullish on Bitcoin.
Key Points
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Led by the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, spot Bitcoin ETFs hauled in $1.92 billion in fresh capital last week.
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That was the group’s best weekly haul in 10 months.
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It’s one reason to consider being bullish on the largest digital currency.
The Burst
Dell Crashed 50%, Why Smart Investors Are Buying the Dip
Dell (NYSE:DELL)’s share price has been on a roller coaster ride in recent months, down from a 52-week high just shy of $180.
With shares now about 50% off their trailing 12-month high point, is now the time to buy Dell?
Key Points
- Despite a 50% stock drop,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Could BigBear.ai Stock Really 3x?
BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) has all the buzzwords that investors love these days AI, defense, government contracts but does that make it a great investment?
Some traders are hoping the stock will 3x but as any seasoned investor knows, hope isn’t a strategy. If you’re wondering what it would actually take to get there,
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1 Growth Stock Down Over 85% to Buy Now
Roku Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) seems like a stock to run from at first glance. With shares down by over 85% since the heady days of 2021 and profits still to be delivered, it’s hard to make a strong case for the company as a good investment.
But a deeper dive reveals some compelling reasons to pay attention to this former high flyer.
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