Jul 17, 2026
Microsoft Holds the Key To Understanding Micron

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) has become one of the biggest winners of the artificial intelligence boom, but investors are increasingly debating how long its record margins and explosive growth can last. Nancy Tengler, CEO and CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments,…

Jul 17, 2026
Is Netflix Losing Its Defensive Growth Status? These ETFs Have the Most at Stake

Netflix Inc‘s (NASDAQ:NFLX) sharp post-earnings selloff is rippling through the ETF market, raising questions about whether the streaming giant is beginning to lose its status as a dependable long-term growth holding. After years of outperforming peers, the company’s weaker-than-expected guidance…

Jul 17, 2026
ConocoPhillips Taps Into Billion-Barrel Iraq Asset In Strategic BP Deal

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) stock traded higher Friday after the company agreed to acquire a 42% interest in BP Plc’s (NYSE:BP) BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited (BP ECKL). The broader market backdrop also provided support. While technology and artificial intelligence stocks…

Jul 17, 2026
What’s Going On With the Drop in Fifth Third Stock

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) shares are sliding on Friday despite posting second-quarter earnings beat. Here’s what you need to know. Fifth Third Bancorp stock is under selling pressure. Why is FITB stock trading lower? Fifth Third Beats Estimates but Integration…

Jul 17, 2026
Why Is Construction Partners Stock Surging on Friday?

Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROAD) stock is surging on Friday, primarily because S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that the company will join the S&P SmallCap 600 index. S&P Dow Jones Indices issued the announcement on Thursday. The inclusion will take effect…

Jul 17, 2026
Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw Sold Up to $90K Worth of Alphabet Stock

July 16, 2026 records indicate that Representative Dan Crenshaw filed a sale of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), valued between $6,006 and $90,000. According to the July filing, the transaction occurred on June 1, 2026. Currently, Alphabet shares are trading down 2.13% at…