TOP NEWS- Iran warns U.S. of Hormuz ‘red line,’ says it will retaliate to Trump’s strike threats July 16, 2026Trump warned that the U.S. will target Iranian infrastructure next week if negotiations do not resume.
- UnitedHealth blows past estimates, hikes earnings outlook as it reins in costs July 16, 2026The healthcare giant is working to stabilize margins by shrinking membership, exiting unprofitable contracts and pouring $1.5 billion into AI.
- Nvidia unveils new AI model and expands Japan’s physical AI ecosystem July 16, 2026Nvidia announces new AI model, Cosmos 3 Edge, and expansion of its physical AI ecosystems in Japan.
- Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday July 16, 2026TSMC's strong quarter isn't helping chip stocks. Plus, strong results from GE Aerospace and UnitedHealth.
- IRS tax liens can be a 'kiss of death,' consumer advocate says — and they're on the rise July 16, 2026Federal tax liens filed by the Internal Revenue Service can impact people's employment and their ability to access credit.
- United earnings top estimates but airline expects $6 billion in added fuel costs July 16, 2026United reported higher revenue for premium, corporate and no-frills basic economy tickets and higher revenue for both domestic and international trips.
- U.S. slaps 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods over 'unfair trade practices' July 16, 2026A separate U.S. probe into forced-labor enforcement could see an additional 12.5% duty on Brazilian goods on top of the 25%, with the decision due next week.
- U.S. grocery slowdown deepens as shoppers buy fewer items, raising pressure on food companies July 16, 2026New data show the U.S. grocery slowdown is deepening as shoppers buy fewer items, forcing grocers and brands to compete harder on price and value.
- Eli Lilly to buy psychedelics maker AtaiBeckley for $2.8 billion as experimental treatments gain traction July 16, 2026The deal for AtaiBeckley gives Lilly access to experimental drugs based on DMT and MDMA.
- Ukrainians take to the streets after Zelenskyy ousts defense minister in surprise shake-up July 16, 2026Ukrainian protesters took to the streets of Kyiv on Thursday, decrying Zelenskyy's surprise decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
EARNINGS- UnitedHealth blows past estimates, hikes earnings outlook as it reins in costs July 16, 2026The healthcare giant is working to stabilize margins by shrinking membership, exiting unprofitable contracts and pouring $1.5 billion into AI.
- We're raising our price target on Goldman Sachs after a blowout quarter, upbeat outlook July 16, 2026Shares of Goldman are surging to record highs thanks to a massive earnings beat.
- United earnings top estimates but airline expects $6 billion in added fuel costs July 16, 2026United reported higher revenue for premium, corporate and no-frills basic economy tickets and higher revenue for both domestic and international trips.
- TSMC to invest additional $100 billion in Arizona after second-quarter profit soars 77% July 16, 2026TSMC announced a second-quarter profit, following its June revenue figures released earlier this week.
- J&J falls despite a beat-and-raise quarter. Why we're raising our price target anyways July 15, 2026Johnson & Johnson's quarter was imperfect, but enough is going right to validate our ownership of the stock.
- ASML shares fall after hiking sales forecast for second time this year on strong AI chip demand July 15, 2026ASML on Wednesday raised its guidance for a second time this year as its customers continue to ramp up their production capacity of AI chips.
- Morgan Stanley posts record quarterly revenue and profit as equities trading surges 69% July 15, 2026Like at peers Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, a massive beat in equities trading drove the quarter's outsized results.
- IBM stock craters 25%, the worst day on record, after company issues second-quarter earnings warning July 14, 2026The CEO blamed the shortfall on weakness in the software and infrastructure business because clients shifted money toward hardware purchases.
- Wells Fargo did enough to remain in our portfolio. What we liked about earnings July 14, 2026The knee-jerk selling of Wells Fargo shares after a largely strong second-quarter earnings report made no sense.
- Wells Fargo bounces off 52-week lows. What it must do to get out of the penalty box July 13, 2026Wells Fargo's path back into our good graces is simple: It needs a clean beat across key metrics in Tuesday morning's earnings.