Month: August 2026

3 stocks selected 2026-08-07

Market Movements:Major stock indexes slipped slightly on Thursday (Dow -0.9%, S&P 500 -0.2%, Nasdaq -0.1%) as bond yields jumped to 4.67% and oil prices rose amid investor caution over upcoming economic data and Middle East developments.

Friday Economic Data & Earnings:Key developments to watch include the monthly jobs report (projected at 88,000 new jobs with a 4.2% unemployment rate), the NY Fed’s 1-year inflation expectations, and quarterly earni

Top Featured Stories:Highlights from today’s issue cover AI’s impact on employment data, SpaceX investors buying stock dips, Google’s dominance in the AI bond market, and the reveal of Ford’s new EV pickup.

Further Reading: Yahoo Morning Brief

The Labor Department reported on Friday that the economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs last month, even as the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%.

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3 stocks selected 2026-08-06

Market Performance:The stock market closed mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow rising 0.5% while tech-led declines pushed the S&P 500 down 0.2% and the Nasdaq down 0.8%, influenced by weak earnings from SpaceX and AMD along with ongoing Iran deal negotiations.

Newsletter Highlights:Today’s key topics focus on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, investor sentiment surrounding SpaceX, Goldman Sachs’ AI strategy, and a defense of Kevin Warsh.

Upcoming Drivers:Thursday’s focus centers on new layoff data from Challenger alongside earnings reports from major companies including Airbnb, Cloudflare, Roku, and DraftKings.

Further Reading: Yahoo Morning Brief

Retail investors continue to buy SpaceX dips—most recently following the company’s inaugural earnings report—even as the stock’s value has plummeted by 50%.

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3 stocks selected 2026-08-05

Market Surge & Record Highs:Driven by momentum in tech and positive developments regarding Iran, the S&P 500 rose 1.8% to a record high of 7,736.52, while the Nasdaq gained 2.6% and the Dow added 1.7%.

Featured Stories:Today’s issue highlights Palantir’s unique AI trajectory, a widespread market wave of optimism, key investor focus on SpaceX results ahead of Thursday’s test, and Wall Street’s skepticism toward Kevin Warsh.

Wednesday’s Watchlist & Economic Data: Investors are tracking a potential Iran deal, SpaceX reaction, private ADP payroll reports for labor market updates, and earnings from major companies including Disney, Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Uber, and Shopify.

Further Reading: Yahoo Morning Brief

SpaceX shares dropped sharply following the announcement of massive AI investment plans, as a sixfold surge in year-over-year expenditures overshadowed a near-doubling of quarterly revenue.

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3 stocks selected 2026-08-04

Market Rally:MFederal Stock indexes jumped (S&P 500 up 1.5%, Nasdaq up 2.1%, Dow up 1.3%) driven by optimism surrounding Iran conflict de-escalation and strong Big Tech earnings.

Major upcoming reports include SpaceX’s first public earnings release alongside reports from AMD, Spotify, Toyota, and McDonald’s.

Economic Insights & Trends: The issue covers Citadel’s predictions on AI borrowing and famous trades, while kicking off “Jobs Week” with the June JOLTS report.

Further Reading: Yahoo Morning Brief

Palantir shares rallied following a standout Q2 performance that surpassed Wall Street expectations, prompting the company to raise its full-year guidance.

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3 stocks selected 2026-08-03

Fed & Tech Updates:MFederal Reserve rates are set until late September, and six of the “Magnificent Seven” tech companies have delivered their earnings.

Geopolitical & Economic Focus:Key developments include evolving diplomatic news around Iran and critical upcoming labor market data for “jobs week.”

Featured Issue Coverage: The newsletter highlights major labor market questions, SpaceX’s first earnings report, and concerns regarding AI “Situational Awareness.”

Monday Outlook:The week begins with earnings reports from Palantir, ON Semiconductor, and Loews, along with economic activity updates from S&P and ISM.

Further Reading: Yahoo Morning Brief

Tech’s $1 trillion AI spending dilemma isn’t going away soon—investors may have to wait until 2028 for balance sheet clarity.

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