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Shopify said AI-referred traffic to its merchants' storefronts tripled year over year in the second quarter. Orders that began with an AI search tripled as well.
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Shopify said AI-referred traffic to its merchants' storefronts tripled year over year in the second quarter. Orders that began with an AI search tripled as well.

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Microsoft Corporation remains a strong buy, especially on modest pullbacks, given its history of growth and cash flow generation. Microsoft's recent rally followed an earnings call that dispelled over-pessimism, with the stock outperforming the market by approximately 14% since the last upgrade. Cloud revenue acceleration and an overlooked gaming segment are driving near-term upside, while valuation remains attractive relative to historical highs.

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Institutional investors continued to favor Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds during the August 3-7 trading week, directing more than $1.1 billion into the two largest digital assets while newer crypto ETFs tied to Solana, XRP and Hyperliquid struggled to attract meaningful capital.

Ford Motor Company is working on turning itself around. It's embracing hybrid vehicles and investing in other new technologies.

Globus Medical NYSE: GMED reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $789.6 million, up 6% from a year earlier, as growth in its spine and trauma businesses helped offset declines in enabling technologies and Nevro sales. The company reaffirmed its full-year revenue outlook while raising its adjusted earnings forecast, citing margin expansion and operating leverage in the first half.

Genie Energy NYSE: GNE reported higher second-quarter profitability as normalized wholesale energy market conditions restored margins at its retail energy business, while its growth segment reached positive EBITDA.

Genco Shipping & Trading NYSE: GNK reported stronger second-quarter results as dry bulk freight rates rose, supported by higher earnings from its expanded fleet and a continued focus on low leverage and shareholder dividends.

Global Net Lease NYSE: GNL reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $112.5 million, a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $7.5 million and adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of $45.7 million, or $0.22 per share. AFFO per share increased from $0.21 in the first quarter, while the company raised its full-year outlook following its pending acquisition of Modiv Industrial.

Genworth Financial NYSE: GNW reported second-quarter net income of $47 million, or $0.12 per share, while adjusted operating income excluding its closed block business totaled $112 million, or $0.29 per share. The company's results were led by mortgage insurance subsidiary Enact, while losses in the closed block and continued investment in CareScout weighed on overall performance.

Acushnet NYSE: GOLF reported higher second-quarter sales and adjusted EBITDA, citing continued momentum in Titleist golf equipment, an accelerated launch of its GTS metals line and a benefit from tariff refunds. The company also raised its full-year outlook, though it expects second-half comparisons to be affected by the timing of golf-club shipments and preparation for a 2027 Pro V1 launch.

Granite Point Mortgage Trust NYSE: GPMT reported a second-quarter GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders of $62 million, or $1.29 per basic common share, as the commercial real estate lender increased credit-loss reserves and recorded an impairment on real estate owned assets.

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