🔀 Powell's Pivot, Nvidia's Crossroads, and AI Investing Mapped 📉
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Investing Unlocks: How to Capitalize on the Hot Topics From The Last 7 Days
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🔥 Powell Sparks Rally, Nvidia in Focus
Markets surged on August 22 after Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole comments hinted at a September rate cut, lifting the S&P 500 by ~1.5% and sparking broad gains across equities and crypto. Tech and small caps led the rally, while Intel stocks like Intel jumped 5.5% after reports that the U.S. government will take a 10% stake, linked to CHIPS Act initiatives.
All eyes on Nvidia this week as Q2 earnings land Wednesday, August 27, 2025, right after the market close. On Polymarket, traders are betting on which buzzwords will pop up in the call. Simultaneously, Nvidia is grappling with regulatory headwinds in China, halting H20 chip production and fast‑tracking a new AI chip.
Hot Topics
Powell’s dovish Jackson Hole tone lifts markets — rate cut odds rise for September
How Nvidia's chips became central to the U.S.-China trade war
Meta to license AI technology from start-up as in-house models lag rivals
Figure's Blockchain IPO
Figure Technology has filed for a U.S. IPO after posting a sharp turnaround. Revenue rose 22.4% to $191 million in the first half of 2025, and the company delivered a $29 million profit, reversing a $13 million loss from the same period in 2024.
Is this proof that blockchain can power real financial growth? By tokenizing loans and bringing liquidity to credit markets, Figure is showing how fintech innovation translates into profitability.
For investors, this IPO signals a new wave of blockchain finance entering the public markets. Profitable growth, strong demand, and timing all point to a rare opportunity where disruption meets scale.
Investing Data Story
Discover AI stocks beyond the big names. From direct plays to infrastructure and thematic beneficiaries, explore the full spectrum of AI investment opportunities.
Visualized: The Map of AI Investing Opportunities
Earnings Performance
Target’s Q2 2025 GAAP and adjusted EPS came in at $2.05, slightly above expectations, with net sales of about $25.2 billion, a 0.9 % year-over-year decline. Comparable-store sales fell around -1.9 %, while digital comparable sales rose ~4.3 %. Despite beating on EPS, margins shrank and the stock dropped sharply on investor concerns (roughly 6–10%), though full-year guidance remains intact at GAAP EPS of $8-$10 and low-single-digit sales pullback.
Target also announced that COO Michael Fiddelke will become CEO on February 1, 2026, with Brian Cornell transitioning to executive chair.
Other Earnings Updates
TJX Companies Stock (TJX): Surges on Strong Sales, Raises 2025 Outlook
Estée Lauder Stock (EL): Cautious Outlook Sparks Selloff
Blink Charging Stock (BLNK): Resilience Amidst Challenges
Investing Data Story
Semiconductor stocks are smashing records in 2025, with ACM Research up 110% as AI, data centers, and next-gen chips drive a sector-wide surge.
Stacked: The Best Performing Chip Stocks of 2025
Analyst Strong Buy Ratings This Week! 📈
Looking for stocks with strong analyst backing? These companies have earned top-tier "Strong Buy" ratings from analysts, signaling potential upside for investors.
Whether you’re eyeing small-to-mid cap opportunities in the U.S. and Canada or want to stick with trusted S&P 500 blue-chip picks, this list highlights stocks that experts believe could outperform.
🔍 Do your research and see if any of these fit your portfolio!
Retail Investors Are Doubling Down on Individual Stocks
53% of traders plan to pile into individual stocks, more than ETFs, cash, or mutual funds, in the next 3 months, per Schwab’s latest survey.
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