Nvidia reports fiscal second-quarter results on August 26, putting the strength of AI infrastructure spending and Wall Street’s technology rally under a fresh spotlight.

Lowe’s reported nearly $26 billion in second-quarter sales and a modest increase in comparable sales, delivering a resilient result while the broader home-improvement market remains constrained by expensive borrowing and cautious do-it-yourself spending. The numbers show a company finding growth in professional customers, services and digital demand even as many households postpone large discretionary renovation projects. For the quarter ended July 31, Lowe’s posted net earni

Ross Stores delivered a stronger-than-expected second quarter and raised its outlook for the rest of fiscal 2026, offering a closely watched signal about how American shoppers are responding to value-focused retail. Total sales rose 13 percent from a year earlier to $6.3 billion, while comparable-store sales increased 10 percent, driven primarily by customer traffic. Net income reached $851 million, up from $508 million in the comparable quarter, and earnings per share increa

Walmart lifted its annual forecast after beating quarterly expectations, yet slowing U.S. comparable sales unsettled investors.

Target posted a 5.3% increase in quarterly net sales as higher traffic, faster digital growth and stronger merchandising lifted results.

Meta is facing a landmark federal trial brought by 29 U.S. states alleging that Instagram and Facebook were designed to encourage addictive behavior among young users while misleading the public about platform safety.

he U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level since early June as softer economic data prompted traders to reduce expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike, while the Japanese yen strengthened modestly.

The latest federal data shows a broad monthly decline in spending, giving businesses and investors a fresh signal about the strength of the American consumer.

12 August 2026 U.S. consumer prices rose only modestly in July, offering some relief to households as lower gasoline costs helped contain inflation despite persistent pressure from housing and other everyday expenses. The Consumer Price Index was expected to increase 0.1 percent in July after falling 0.4 percent in June, according to economists surveyed by Reuters. On an annual basis, inflation was forecast to ease slightly to 3.4 percent from 3.5 percent in June. The expecte

11 August 2026 Confidence among U.S. small business owners climbed to an 11-month high in July, offering an encouraging signal for the economy even as employers reported growing difficulty finding enough workers to fill open positions. The National Federation of Independent Business said its Small Business Optimism Index increased 2.4 points to 99.8 in July, its highest level since August 2025. The reading also moved above the index's 52-year average of 98, reflecting a notab

10 August 2026 Nvidia is joining forces with some of Wall Street's biggest financial institutions in an ambitious effort to mobilize more than $500 billion for artificial intelligence infrastructure, creating new financing channels for the enormous computing investments required by the global AI boom. The chipmaker announced partnerships with Apollo Global Management, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield Asset Management, Goldman Sachs and KKR. Together, the companies plan to es

08 August 2026 The United States is preparing a major expansion of its security partnership with Colombia, announcing plans for $1 billion in assistance to the government of newly inaugurated President Abelardo De La Espriella. The move signals a rapid strengthening of relations between Washington and Bogotá following years of political friction under Colombia’s previous administration. The U.S. State Department announced the planned package shortly after De La Espriella was

07 August 2026 The U.S. labor market was expected to show renewed momentum in July, offering another sign that the economy remains resilient despite months of geopolitical uncertainty and changing conditions for American employers. Economists surveyed by Reuters forecast that nonfarm payrolls increased by 80,000 jobs in July, improving from the 57,000 positions added in June. The unemployment rate was expected to remain unchanged at 4.2 percent, suggesting that businesses are

06 August 2026 The U.S. dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of crucial American employment data while continuing to monitor negotiations surrounding the conflict with Iran. Currency markets remained relatively restrained, with traders weighing geopolitical uncertainty, oil prices and the possibility of another shift in U.S. interest rates. The dollar gained 0.44 percent against the yen to trade around 158.45, marking its t

05 August 2026 The Trump administration has unveiled a new initiative designed to encourage more American employers to offer paid family leave, introducing updated tax incentives that officials believe will make it easier and more affordable for businesses to provide paid time off to workers. Announced by the U.S. Treasury Department, the new guidance expands access to a federal tax credit and represents one of the administration's latest efforts to promote family leave throu

03 August 2026 The United States is taking another significant step toward shaping the future of artificial intelligence by introducing a new voluntary safety testing framework for the country's most advanced AI systems. The Trump administration has finalized the details of cybersecurity evaluations designed to measure the hacking capabilities and potential risks of frontier AI models, marking one of the most closely watched government initiatives in the rapidly evolving tech

03 August 2026 Toyota has built its reputation on resilience, efficiency, and long term planning, but even the world's largest automaker is navigating an increasingly difficult road. As the company prepares to report another quarterly earnings decline, investors are watching closely to see how weakening global demand, rising costs, and the aftermath of a powerful earthquake in southern Japan will shape the company's outlook for the rest of the year. The combination of economi

31 July 2026 Apple has once again demonstrated that demand for its products remains remarkably strong, but the technology giant is now facing a different problem. Rather than struggling to attract customers, the company is finding it increasingly difficult to produce enough devices to satisfy demand. Supply constraints tied to the global artificial intelligence boom have clouded Apple's outlook, sending its shares sharply lower and raising fresh questions about how the compan

30 July 2026 The United States economy continued to show resilience during the second quarter of 2026, with strong consumer spending and an unprecedented wave of investment in artificial intelligence helping maintain steady growth despite growing global and domestic challenges. Economists say that while the broader economy is facing pressure from higher energy prices, geopolitical tensions, and persistent inflation, households and businesses have continued to spend at levels

28 July 2026 Amazon is making one of its biggest strategic shifts in artificial intelligence since entering the race to develop advanced AI systems. According to reports, the technology giant is scaling back many of its flagship in house AI models while concentrating resources on building a new frontier model that executives believe can better compete with the industry's leading technologies. The move reflects a broader effort to streamline Amazon's AI ambitions as competitio