Today: 15 July 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors. Follow Khadija Saeed on Google News.

Vistra Stock Faces Earnings Test After New Dividend and JPMorgan Target Cut

Vistra Stock Faces Earnings Test After New Dividend and JPMorgan Target Cut

Vistra Corp. declared a quarterly common dividend worth about $75 million, setting a fresh cash-return marker days before the power producer reports first-quarter results. The Irving, Texas-based company said its board approved a $0.2290-per-share common payout, payable June 30 to holders of record on June 22; it also set semiannual dividends of $35.00 per share on its Series B preferred stock and $44.375 per share on its Series C preferred stock.
2 May 2026
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BlackBerry Limited’s Hidden QNX Comeback Is Running Inside 275 Million Cars

BlackBerry Limited’s Hidden QNX Comeback Is Running Inside 275 Million Cars

BlackBerry Limited’s QNX division landed in the spotlight this Saturday after a Wall Street Journal piece described its quiet dominance as the operating backbone for key car safety features—think lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise, and crash alerts. According to the article, QNX now runs inside more than 275 million vehicles globally and makes up roughly half of BlackBerry’s revenue. That’s a striking shift for a brand still largely associated with its classic phones.
2 May 2026
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Fiserv Stock Gets an AI Payments Twist Before Crucial May 5 Earnings Test

Fiserv Stock Gets an AI Payments Twist Before Crucial May 5 Earnings Test

Fiserv is now part of the x402 Foundation, the payments giant said Friday, joining a Linux Foundation project that’s working on an open standard for automated payments online. This brings Fiserv—a key technology supplier for banks and merchants—into a protocol developed by Coinbase, which targets payments made through apps, APIs, and AI agents.
2 May 2026
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RTX Stock Watch: Patriot Missile Work Mounts as U.S. Fast-Tracks $8.6 Billion Arms Sales

RTX Stock Watch: Patriot Missile Work Mounts as U.S. Fast-Tracks $8.6 Billion Arms Sales

RTX Corporation landed the role of principal contractor for two U.S.-approved arms deals in the Middle East, bringing the aerospace and defense giant back into the spotlight as the U.S. clears fresh missile defense sales for Qatar and Kuwait. The State Department greenlit over $8.6 billion in total sales to Qatar, Kuwait, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates. RTX and Lockheed Martin both appeared on the Qatar Patriot restock and Kuwait’s integrated battle-command system contracts. Northrop Grumman was also tapped for the Kuwait system, while BAE Systems featured on precision-weapon deals.
2 May 2026
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McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Q1 Earnings as Value Menu Faces Wall Street Test

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Q1 Earnings as Value Menu Faces Wall Street Test

McDonald’s Corporation dropped 2.37% Friday, settling at $286.64. Shares now sit more than 16% off the March 2 peak, just ahead of a first-quarter report that could put its U.S. value strategy to the test. The stock lagged behind rivals Starbucks and Yum Brands in a choppy session; Chipotle slid even further. Trading volume for McDonald’s came in well above its 50-day average.
2 May 2026
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Cloudflare’s AI Bet Just Got Bigger Before Earnings. Investors Have One Question

Cloudflare’s AI Bet Just Got Bigger Before Earnings. Investors Have One Question

Cloudflare on Friday rolled out Dynamic Workflows, a developer tool aimed at making its Workers platform more attractive for AI agents and software that require persistent, automated code execution—handling tasks like pausing, retrying, and resuming operations without manual oversight. The timing comes just ahead of its first-quarter earnings report, offering investors a fresh signpost for Cloudflare’s AI ambitions and potential revenue impact.
2 May 2026
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Intel Corporation’s SambaNova AI Bet Clears U.S. Review as INTC Stock Nears $100

Intel Corporation’s SambaNova AI Bet Clears U.S. Review as INTC Stock Nears $100

U.S. antitrust regulators have signed off on Intel Corporation’s investment in SambaNova Systems, eliminating a key regulatory obstacle from an AI-chip deal that’s drawn attention because Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan also serves as chair at the startup. According to a Federal Trade Commission notice, the agency granted early termination for transaction 20261227, naming Intel as the acquirer and SambaNova as the target.
2 May 2026
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US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records As Earnings Rally Faces Oil Shock Risk

US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records As Earnings Rally Faces Oil Shock Risk

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both finished Friday at all-time highs, wrapping up yet another positive week for U.S. equities. Investors shrugged off concerns about inflation, oil, and a more hawkish Fed, with upbeat corporate earnings doing most of the heavy lifting. The Dow dropped on the session, but still managed a gain over the week.
2 May 2026
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Workday Inc. Sets May 21 Earnings Date: Why Its AI Bet Faces a Crucial Test

Workday Inc. Sets May 21 Earnings Date: Why Its AI Bet Faces a Crucial Test

Workday Inc. has set May 21 for its fiscal 2027 first-quarter earnings release, planning to drop numbers after the bell. Investors are watching to see how the software company’s subscription business—and new AI efforts—are holding up. The Pleasanton, California outfit scheduled a call for 1:30 p.m. Pacific to go through results and provide its outlook.
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Stock Market Today

  • Cronos Group, CEMATRIX Seen as Growth Bets as Investors Hunt Penny Stocks in Volatile Trade
    July 15, 2026, 2:02 AM EDT. Investors are chasing smaller names for growth as inflation, rising bond yields and volatile energy prices shake the market. Cronos Group (TSX:CRON), a cannabis firm valued at CA$1.46 billion, stands out with global reach, established brands and no debt. The company targets higher-margin products and is buying back shares, though it still faces regulatory issues and hasn't hit profitability. Another stock drawing interest is CEMATRIX (TSX:CEMX), a CA$73.4 million company serving infrastructure projects with cellular concrete in North America, picking up on demand for lighter, greener building products. Investors looking for more than just large-caps see these penny stocks as plays for diversification in an uncertain economy.
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