Morgan Stanley has identified three stocks that could outperform as the second-quarter earnings season gets underway. The Wall Street bank highlighted GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV), Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX), and United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) among its top picks, citing expectations that they will deliver strong quarterly earnings. GE Vernova GE Vernova stock has done well
SpaceX stock (SPCX) fell for a second consecutive trading session on Monday, moving closer to the company’s $135 initial public offering price just days after joining the Nasdaq-100 index. The stock declined more than 4% to trade around $139 as broader US equity markets also came under pressure. The S&P 500 fell to session lows
Planet Labs stock continued its strong downward trend last week, reaching its lowest level since March 19. PL has dropped by 50% from its highest point this year, with the market capitalization falling from over $18.40 billion in May to the current $9.28 billion, and technicals suggest that it has more downside to go. The
President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures generated more than $1.4 billion in 2025, making it his most profitable business year on record. This windfall came even as many retail investors who backed Trump-linked crypto projects and other Trump-branded investments suffered steep losses. A Reuters analysis of Trump’s latest financial disclosures filed with the US Office of
Pump.fun’s native token, PUMP, has remained in focus as traders assess the impact of a major token unlock against signs of renewed activity across the Solana ecosystem. While large unlock events often raise concerns about additional selling pressure, the discussion around PUMP has also centred on another factor: the platform’s buyback program. The question now
GE Aerospace stock has rallied strongly over the past year, gaining about 43% as robust demand for commercial aviation and sustained defense spending in the United States and other key markets continued to support growth. The stock was trading at around $359 in pre-market trading, with investors awaiting the company’s earnings report for fresh insight
UnitedHealth Group stock has been in a strong rally this year as investors cheered its turnaround efforts and the Trump administration’s decision to boost Medicare Advantage payments by a larger-than-expected rate. UNH jumped and peaked at $434 last week, up by 66% from its lowest point this year. This surge mirrored that of other health
Apple Inc. is emerging as an unlikely winner from Wall Street’s growing scepticism over artificial intelligence spending, with investors increasingly rotating into the iPhone maker as chipmakers and cloud-computing companies face mounting pressure. The stock has rebounded sharply after disappointing investors with its latest AI announcements, adding nearly $600 billion in market value since bottoming
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would reinstate its naval blockade of Iranian ships and charge a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a major escalation in Washington’s response to renewed conflict with Iran. The announcement came hours after another round of US strikes on Iranian
US chip stocks are extending losses on July 13 as Washington and Tehran lock horns in a dangerous new phase of open hostility. Over the weekend and into Monday morning, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) launched heavy airstrikes targeting about 140 Iranian military installations, and Iran retaliated against regional US bases and declared the critical