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Starbucks could see a breakdown after stalling around key level, according to the charts

Chart analyst David Keller breaks down why the technical outlook on Starbucks.

‘Gateway drug’: Labubus are getting U.S. consumers hooked on Pop Mart and driving up business

Labubu toys from Pop Mart have become a hot item around the globe, and now fans are discovering its other collectibles.

Apple earnings are coming out postmarket Thursday. Here’s what top analysts expect

Analysts are cautiously optimistic heading into Apple’s fiscal third-quarter earnings.

You can bet on the words that will be said on Apple’s earnings call like ‘Tariff’ and ‘Severance’

Users on prediction platform Kalshi are betting on what the iPhone maker will discuss in its upcoming earnings call.

This comment from Meta on its conference call is what has reinvigorated the AI trade

Meta’s increased capex is reviving the AI trade that had been showing signs of fatigue.

Best stocks: Evaluating Amazon into earnings — don’t overreact to stock’s first knee-jerk move

Josh and Sean discuss this Big Tech Best Stock reporting after the bell Thursday.

An options trade that bets on consumer stocks rebounding — while hedging risk

Options trader Michael Khouw explains how to bet on the XLY ETF coming back.

Amazon earnings are out Thursday. Here’s what top analysts expect

Amazon is coming off of strong first quarter earnings and revenue. But in its last report, the company gave light guidance for the second quarter.

Bank of America has identified a new under-the-radar AI data center play

Data centers’ urgent need for backup generators should lift this stock.

Baird downgrades UnitedHealth shares, cites concerns over Optum Health business

Baird thinks UnitedHealth shares could come under even more pressure in the months ahead.

U.S. stock futures rise as Wall Street looks to extend its rally coming off the holiday weekend July 6, 2026
U.S. stock-index futures gained on Sunday, with Wall Street looking to extend last week’s gains.
Mike Murphy
OPEC+ raises output levels again despite tumbling crude prices July 5, 2026
Major oil producers on Sunday agreed once again to modestly increase their crude production, although, as in previous months, the hike is largely symbolic until a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran sticks and the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened to shipping traffic.
Mike Murphy
I have no kids. Will I cause family drama by leaving different amounts to my nieces and nephews? July 5, 2026
“Part of me would prefer to leave more to those for whom the money could make a meaningful difference.”
Quentin Fottrell
Hybrids are the breakout star of the U.S. car market as EV demand fades July 5, 2026
Hybrids aren’t a bridge to EVs anymore — instead, they’re winning on function and price.
Claudia Assis
Why the stock market’s red-hot momentum trade might be headed for a violent unwind this month July 5, 2026
Momentum trades tend to struggle in July — but this year may be particularly volatile, says one strategist. The rumblings have already started.
Christine Idzelis
‘We were stunned’: My daughter, 39, said her mother-in-law gives her more money than we do. Should I confront her? July 5, 2026
“She thanked us for the $100 birthday gift and then announced that her mother-in-law had sent her $400.”
Quentin Fottrell
Gamer trades in $1,000 of physical discs at GameStop, days after Sony announces end of disc era July 4, 2026
While some collectors may plan to hoard their physical media, one Columbus gamer decided to liquidate his collection
Weston Blasi
‘She wants him gone’: My friend took in a homeless man as a caretaker. After 10 years, how can she evict him? July 4, 2026
“He lived rent-free, helping her with health-related issues and other tasks.”
Quentin Fottrell
Here’s what’s worth streaming in July 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more July 4, 2026
Why it’s a good month to save on streaming, despite the return of ‘Enola Holmes’ to Netflix and ‘Silo’ to Apple
Mike Murphy
Why a founder at age 50 is twice as likely to find success as one at age 30 July 4, 2026
Older workers are fighting ageism by starting their own businesses — and they’re outperforming younger entrepreneurs
Jessica Hall