Trade deal hopes continued to run high after the US-Japan pact helped fuel more records for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite on Wednesday. The EU and US are closing in on an agree

President Donald Trump took a break from his bitter public feud with Elon Musk by offering support to Tesla in an early morning post on Truth Social.

Nevertheless, Ford may be in a more favorable position than many of its competitors, with an estimated 80% of its U.S. sales in 2024 derived from vehicles assembled domestically. The company boasts a current market capitalization of $44 billion.

(Reuters) -Charles Schwab said on Thursday that its board had authorized a new $20 billion stock repurchase program, replacing the previous authorization. The company also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 27 cents per share on its common stock.

Walmart stock has been in a rut since April. The retailer may be poised for big gains over the next 18 months, thanks to gains with wealthier shoppers and a savvy tariff strategy, according to J.P. Morgan.

One of the biggest losers during the midweek session, Otis Worldwide (NYSE: OTIS) suffered a catastrophic drop after posting second-quarter financial results that missed analysts’ consensus targets. Mainly, the headwinds centered on sustained softness in its new equipment division and stagnant overall revenue.

Shares in Becle , the world's largest tequila producer, surged over 7% on Thursday after it reported a quadrupling in its second-quarter profit despite shrinking demand, and as executives indicated signs of recovery in the company's main markets.

Shares of LKQ were plummeting Thursday after the automotive parts and services company reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly profit and lowered its financial forecasts for the full year.

Wall Street investors punished Southwest for chopping its 2025 profit outlook by up to 65%, as the carrier’s executives implement changes driven by its activist investor.

Technical analysis suggests that standouts like Five Below, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, and Dollar Tree can keep delivering gains.

UnitedHealth shares tumbled Thursday after the health insurance giant confirmed that it’s the subject of a Department of Justice investigation. Monitor these key chart levels.