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JPMorgan Tests AI Agents Against 60/40

Backtests show stronger returns with lower portfolio volatility

Aon Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.820 per share on Aon's outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares. The dividend is payable August 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 3, 2026.

Aon Announces Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, plans to announce second-quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in a news release to be issued at 6:30 AM ET.

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs VanEck Gold Miners ETF. Is Bullion or Miners the Better Way to Invest in Gold in 2026?

AAAU tracks bullion directly with lower fees, while GDX offers mining equity exposure with higher volatility and stronger 1-year returns.

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Late Afternoon

Financial stocks were higher in late Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising

Why GATX Is Strengthening Its Rail Leasing Business With High Fleet Utilization and Wells Fargo Portfolio Integration

GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX) is one of the Best Railroad Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaires. As of Q1 2026, 10 billionaires held the stock. On July 1, Fitch affirmed GATX’s ratings at BBB+/F2 with a Stable Outlook, keeping the focus on the company’s balance-sheet strength after a major expansion of its rail-leasing base. The […]

JPMorgan AI Tops 60/40 Portfolio by 0.7% in Two-Decade Backtest

Eight AI investment agents outperformed traditional allocation models in historical simulations while the bank urged caution on real-world expectations.

Citi Taps Former Merrill Lynch Executive to Lead Northeast Wealth Business

The bank has hired Frank Castellanos amid a continuing turnaround effort that is placing the wealth unit at the center of the company.

American Express (AXP) Stock Looks Like A Bargain On Fair Value But Full On Earnings

American Express stock has delivered a strong 113.2% return over the past five years, yet the latest intrinsic value work using the Excess Returns model points to the shares trading below that estimate while the broader valuation checks still lean expensive. Over five years, American Express has returned 113.2%, which puts long term holders in a solid position even with a recent pullback this year. Recent news around premium lounge investments, new headquarters plans and digital initiatives...

Bank of America argues Amazon retail rival is major AI winner

Online shopping is moving into a new phase, and consumers may not always notice who is powering it. A shopper today can ask an AI assistant to compare products, find deals, read reviews, build a cart, and move closer to checkout without visiting a traditional retailer's website. In some ...

Top dow jones movers in Friday's session

Let's have a look at the top dow jones gainers and losers one hour before the close of the markets of today's session.

JPMorgan’s AI Portfolio Bet Echoes Jack Dorsey’s Vision, But With a Big Warning

JPMorgan's AI agents beat a 60/40 portfolio in backtests, but the bank and a veteran quant warn against trusting the wins.

It’s SK Hynix Stock’s Big Day. Just Look at Micron Shares.

Micron Technology stock played second fiddle to memory-chip peer SK Hynix’s strong market debut on Friday. While Micron stock eked briefly into positive territory Friday, it was down for most of the session as SK Hynix American depositary receipts shot above their initial public offering price of $149. Most recently, Micron stock was little changed around $992.

Check out the stocks that are attracting the most attention and driving market activity.

Discover the most active stocks in Friday's session. Stay informed about the stocks that are generating the most trading volume!

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of July 12

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Read the latest list here.

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Friday Afternoon

Financial stocks were higher in Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.4%

Bank Earnings to Get Wall Street Boost. Can Main Street Keep Up?

Big market swings and robust deal activity have been good for traders and bankers. Will investors sell the news?

TSMC, ASML Kick Off Semiconductor Earnings; Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan In Financial Parade

Financial stocks will dominate the upcoming earnings calendar. Also, earnings from semiconductor makers ASML and Taiwan Semiconductor are due.

What Wells Fargo (WFC)'s New Debt Issuance and Sports Banking Push Means For Shareholders

In early July 2026, Wells Fargo & Company issued a series of new callable senior unsecured notes across maturities from 2029 to 2041 and hired former PJT Partners banker Tom Nicholls as managing director to lead its Sports Investment Banking unit. These moves, combined with the bank’s recent Federal Reserve stress test clearance and planned dividend increase, underline how Wells Fargo is actively using its strengthened capital position to fund growth and expand higher-fee investment banking...

BofA Consumer Chief: Spending Jumps 6.3% With Wage Growth Across “All Income Groups”

Bank of America's consumer chief just flagged something unusual in the latest spending data: a pattern across income groups that has not shown up together like this in four years, and it has implications for anyone thinking about a job change right now.

GlobalStake chairman says BlackRock’s Bitcoin income ETF is at level 2 while crypto natives are at level 10

Staking is one of the most integral features of many of the largest blockchains in the world. Ethereum and Solana, both proof-of-stake networks, leverage it to secure their networks. Bitcoin, the first blockchain, is based on a proof-of-work and has no native staking, yet BlackRock, on June 16th, ...

SK Hynix Listing Closes Gap With Micron. The Korean Stock Is Still the Better Bet.

SK Hynix’s U.S. listing has narrowed its valuation gap with rival Micron Technology. The new stock is still compelling.

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee: July will be stronger for stocks as valuations become more reasonable

Tom Lee sees a narrow window opening for stocks in July, but his bullish call comes with a stark warning about what follows that most investors are ignoring.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Moby summary of Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

Exploring the top movers within the dow jones index during today's session.

Stay updated with the movement of dow jones stocks in today's session. Discover which dow jones stocks are making waves on Friday.

Bank of America's new META stock outlook cuts to the chase

Meta's stock is down more than 7% year to date. The company spent much of this year defending its decision to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into AI infrastructure, and investors who followed the Q1 earnings call on April 29 watched the stock drop another 6% to 7% after the company raised its ...

Can AmEx's AI Investments Unlock the Next Phase of Growth?

AXP is set to expand AI across payments with new tools, security features and tech investments. Can these moves power its next growth phase?

What Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)'s Planned GPU Compute and Macro Event Futures Launch Means For Shareholders

In late June and early July 2026, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and NATIVX announced plans to launch cash-settled GPU compute futures based on the COIL Index, alongside ICE’s first futures tied to global central bank decisions and U.S. natural gas storage reports, pending regulatory approvals. By pairing AI-related compute contracts with macroeconomic event futures on the same platform, ICE is positioning its derivatives ecosystem at the intersection of digital infrastructure demand and...

What Makes Charles Schwab (SCHW) a New Strong Buy Stock

Charles Schwab (SCHW) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Here's Why U.S. Bancorp (USB) is a Great Momentum Stock to Buy

Does U.S. Bancorp (USB) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Micron Stock Falls After Memory-Chip Rival SK Hynix Makes U.S. Debut

Micron shares were down 3.5% at $957.40 as SK Hynix American depositary receipts began trading in the U.S. at $170, up from their initial public offering price of $149. Barron’s has written positively about the ADRs, suggesting that they offer a cheaper way to play the memory-chip boom than Micron.

Can Bandwidth's Financial Services Portfolio Fuel Its Growth?

BAND powers secure cloud communications for financial firms with voice, messaging and fraud-fighting tools, serving rising demand for digital customer connections.

European Equities Mixed in Friday Trading; Apollo Enters Bid for EasyJet

European stock markets closed mixed in Friday trading with the Stoxx600 fractionally higher, Germany

Ford names former BlackRock exec as head of government operations

Ford has hired a former BlackRock executive and aide to U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow to handle the team that works with President Trump and Congress.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc (PNC) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) have what it takes? Let's find out.

Is American Express Stock a Bargain?

American Express is down by 10% this year, but second-quarter earnings can provide the exact catalyst it needs to stage a comeback.

Is Wells Fargo (WFC) a 'Buy' Ahead of Its Upcoming Earnings Announcement?

The banking giant has delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 6.4%.

Apollo (APO) Stock May Be 21% Undervalued After German Unit Bid Interest

Apollo Global Management stock has delivered a 123.1% return over the past five years, yet its current checks send mixed valuation signals. The intrinsic value estimate from the Excess Returns model indicates meaningful upside, while market multiples lean the other way. Over five years, Apollo Global Management has returned 123.1%, which puts recent share price weakness into the context of a much stronger longer term run. Investor focus on Apollo Global Management’s role in complex insurance...

Blue Owl Saw Investor Exodus After UBS Flaged Rising Private Credit Default Risk

Blue Owl faced a surge in withdrawal requests that intensified after a UBS research note raised alarms about stress in private credit.

Index Exit and Upbeat Underwriting Trends Could Be A Game Changer For Progressive (PGR)

In late June 2026, The Progressive Corporation was removed from several Russell growth benchmarks, including the Russell 1000 Growth and Russell Top 200 Growth indices, reflecting index rebalancing rather than a change in the company’s core operations. At the same time, analysts highlighted favorable underwriting trends in personal lines and suggested Progressive could outperform upcoming earnings expectations, underscoring a more constructive fundamental backdrop than the index changes...

Financial Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Again. Here's Why.

Financial companies have cozied up to such groups as chips and pharmaceuticals on Investor's Business Daily's IBD 50 list as traders rotate into more defensive stocks amid a toppling of artificial intelligence names. IBD 50 financial names Remitly Global, Wisdom Tree and Willis Lease Finance have formed bases. Meanwhile, Enova International triggered a special hold rule after an explosive breakout.

Ex-Banker With ‘Boring’ AI Startup Pleads Guilty in Insider Case

(Bloomberg) -- Arya Bolurfrushan left Wall Street in 2008 to go to Harvard Business School. A decade after graduating the university, where he published a paper on private equity in the Middle East, he founded his own startup, AppliedAI, based in Abu Dhabi.Most Read from BloombergMicrosoft’s Xbox to Shift Obsidian Studio to New ‘Fallout’ Video GameNvidia’s $1 Trillion Slide Sends Valuation to Pre-AI Boom LevelsSK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion in Biggest Foreign Debut in USPrabowo’s Clampdown on Ind

Pre-Markets Muted as Wall Street Heading for a Winning Week

Pre-Markets Muted as Wall Street Heading for a Winning Week.

How To Earn $500 A Month From Bank of America Stock Ahead Of Q2 Earnings

Ahead of Bank of America Corp‘s second-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, July 14, investors are likely eyeing potential dividend gains. Currently, the bank has an annual dividend yield of 1.92% — a quarterly dividend of 28 cents per share ($1.12...

What Is The Market Really Expecting From AVGO Stock?

This is a hyper-growth chapter for Broadcom (AVGO), fueled by what management calls insatiable demand for AI infrastructure. The company's core engine is supplying custom accelerators and networking silicon to a handful of hyperscale customers, including Alphabet (GOOG.

TeraWulf Eyes $3.5B Debt Raise for Anthropic AI Data Center Buildout

TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ: $WULF) is reportedly preparing a $3.5 billion debt raise to fund construction at its Justifi...