Links 8/16/2026
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Recovery after the Iran War: GDP jumps 15.4%
<p>The Central Bureau of Statistics publishes a preliminary estimate according to which GDP jumped in the second quarter of 2026 by 15.4% on an annualized basis, which is 3.6% compared to the previous…
Broadcom vs. AMD: Which AI Chip Stock Is the Better Buy?
Key PointsBroadcom delivered better guidance, while AMD had higher revenue growth in the most recent quarter.
The Stock Market Is on the Verge of Doing Something That No One's Witnessed in Nearly 156 Years, and the Consequences May Be Dire for Wall Street
Key PointsThis has been another banner year for equities, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite climbing by double digits.
Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer
Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation.
Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer
Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation.