Jefferies analyst Tycho Peterson reiterated a Hold rating and $12.50 price target on QuidelOrtho (QDEL). The analyst views a potential sale of the company as a "net positive," though further details were behind a premium paywall.

This article provides a detailed overview of the VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF (USVM), including its current price, performance metrics, key statistics like AUM and expense ratio, and holdings. It also explains the fund's investment strategy, tracking the Nasdaq Victory US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum Index, and offers technical analysis ratings and answers frequently asked questions about ETFs.

A CNBC report revealed that President Trump purchased between $1 million and $5 million worth of Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) shares in Q1 2026, just two weeks before ICE announced a $220 million contract solicitation for tasers. This timing has raised concerns among ethicists and government watchdogs. Despite a White House denial of conflict of interest, experts suggest Axon is a strong front-runner for the contract due to its existing supply to ICE and matching product specifications, leading to a surge in Axon's stock.

MSCI is acquiring First Street, a physical climate risk modeling company, for $120 million to enhance its ability to assess climate risks for financial institutions. This acquisition aims to integrate climate risk calculations into capital pricing and allocation, enabling comprehensive physical climate risk assessments for over 2 billion structures. The move comes as corporations face increasing pressure to understand and report the financial consequences of severe weather events, aiming to accelerate climate adaptation in financial markets.

Amazon (AMZN) stock surged over 4% after its four-day Prime Day event generated a record $26.4 billion in U.S. online spending, exceeding Adobe Analytics' estimates. This sales boost was supported by discounts and tax refunds, though experts note it also reflects consumers seeking deals amidst economic pressures. The stock's technical indicators show a mixed short-term outlook but a constructive long-term trend, with analysts maintaining a "Buy" rating ahead of its estimated July 30th earnings report.

AT&T (NYSE:T) shares dropped 5.2% while other communication stocks like Charter and Comcast surged. This divergence is attributed to news of potential partnerships between SpaceX's Starlink and cable companies, plus Comcast's announcement of splitting its cable/wireless and media divisions. Analysts suggest AT&T faces subscriber risk from emerging low-earth-orbit satellite broadband competition, despite its focus on organic growth in fiber and wireless.

Ford Transit sales grew faster than all its rivals in the U.S. during Q1 2026, leading the full-size van segment with a 10 percent increase and 34,048 deliveries. The Transit and E-Series combined gave Ford a dominant 60 percent market share. The article also details significant tech updates for the 2026 Ford Transit model, including SYNC 4 and a 5G modem.

In the United Arab Emirates, an oil operator utilized SLB's advanced intervention technologies, specifically ACTive real-time downhole coiled tubing services with Jet Blaster engineered high-pressure jetting service, to efficiently shift Inflow Control Devices (ICDs). This approach allowed for precise manipulation of the ICDs, leading to a significant reduction in water production by 479 bbl/d and a subsequent increase in oil production. The case study demonstrates the effectiveness of real-time downhole monitoring and advanced intervention technologies in overcoming operational challenges and improving oil recovery.

AT&T (T) shares dropped to a 52-week low of $21.29 following news that SpaceX plans to launch a direct-to-consumer Starlink mobile offering, threatening major telecom providers. This competitive pressure, alongside Verizon's strategic decisions and Comcast's restructuring, has significantly impacted the sector. Despite the challenges, AT&T maintains a strong dividend yield and is considered undervalued by some analysts.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) has announced its plan to launch new economic indicator futures contracts. These cash-settled futures will allow market participants to trade on central bank rate decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of England, as well as on U.S. natural gas storage reports. The new contracts are scheduled to launch on August 10, 2026.