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Markets

U.S. stocks rose today as in-line inflation data reinforced expectations for a September Federal Reserve rate cut, boosting investor confidence despite mixed earnings reports.

  • DJIA [+1.04%]

  • S&P 500 [+0.32%]

  • Nasdaq [+0.14%]

  • Russell 2k [+2.01%]

Market-Moving News

Logistics

Inside Amazon's Bold Play to Disrupt the $1 Trillion Grocery Market

Amazon is making one of its most aggressive moves yet into the grocery market, expanding same-day delivery of perishable goods to Prime members in more than 1,000 U.S. cities and towns.

This will follow the plans to more than double that footprint by the end of the year.

The rollout integrates fresh groceries, from produce to dairy, directly into Amazon's existing logistics network, allowing customers to add food items to their standard Amazon orders and receive them within hours.

This expansion significantly deepens Amazon's reach into the $1 trillion grocery sector, which has long been dominated by Walmart, Kroger, and Target.

For current shareholders, the move signals a broader monetization of Amazon's logistics infrastructure, leveraging its Prime membership base to capture higher-frequency purchase categories.

For those considering an entry position, the shift demonstrates how Amazon can pressure incumbents while increasing the switching costs for consumers already locked into its ecosystem.

By integrating perishables into the core Amazon platform rather than keeping them siloed within Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods, the company could drive operational efficiency and boost basket sizes.

Competitors' share prices fell after the announcement, highlighting the market's perception that this is not a test but a long-term strategy.

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Healthcare

UnitedHealth Locks $3.3B Amedisys Deal, Targets Home Health Dominance

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has secured a key regulatory green light for its $3.3 billion acquisition of home-health provider Amedisys, paving the way for a significant expansion into one of healthcare’s fastest-growing markets.

The move follows a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice that includes divesting 164 locations to preserve competition.

For UnitedHealth, the acquisition is more than just an asset grab.

Home healthcare is emerging as a strategic battleground as the U.S. population ages and payers look to reduce hospital utilization.

By integrating Amedisys into its Optum division, UnitedHealth gains a larger footprint in a sector that can lower costs, improve patient outcomes, and capture more value across the healthcare delivery chain.

It’s also a way to counteract current industry headwinds, including rising medical expenses and tighter margins in Medicare Advantage.

For those watching the stock, the deal positions UnitedHealth to strengthen recurring revenue streams in a segment with strong demographic tailwinds.

It could also deepen patient engagement and cross-sell opportunities across its insurance and care businesses.

The challenge will be executing scaling services efficiently while managing the regulatory scrutiny that comes with market leadership.

If the integration goes smoothly, UnitedHealth could emerge with an even more durable growth engine at a time when diversification is key to sustaining performance in the healthcare sector.

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IBM Just Flashed a Key Buy Signal Not Seen Since Its Last Major Rally

When a stock pulls back 15% in just a few weeks, it's easy for investors to get nervous. However, the recent drop in shares of IBM (NYSE: IBM) is a different story altogether.

The company is now displaying a key buy signal that has not been seen since before its last major rally, suggesting this could be a moment of opportunity rather than a cause for concern.

IBM's strong Q2 report supports this bullish perspective. The company reported nearly 8% year-over-year revenue growth, expanded its margins, and raised its full-year guidance.

With the growth of IBM's generative AI business into a $7.5 billion enterprise, the company highlights its successful strategic shift.

The market's focus on a minor shortfall in the software segment seems an overreaction, overshadowing the company's strong overall performance.

The most compelling aspect of this narrative is the stock's technical setup. The sell-off has driven IBM's Relative Strength Index (RSI) down to an extremely oversold level of 27.

This is the exact same signal that preceded the company's multi-month rally that delivered over 30% in gains the last time it occurred.

With the share price now finding its footing and consolidating around the key $250 level, it suggests the bearish momentum may be exhausted.

This rare technical signal, combined with solid fundamentals, presents a compelling argument that a rebound could be on the horizon.

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Top Winners and Losers

Bolt Projects Holdings Inc [BSLK] $14.00 (+542.20%)

Bolt Projects surged after Q2 revenue of its Vegan Silk Technology Platform jumped 23-fold year-over-year, beating internal profit timelines and securing its first major beauty conglomerate customer.

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc [WBTN] $16.96 (+81.20%)

WEBTOON Entertainment jumped after announcing a multi-year Disney partnership to bring 100 Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Studios titles to its platform, alongside a surprise quarterly profit.

Generation Bio Co [GBIO] $6.61 (+63.21%)

Generation Bio rose after unveiling breakthrough preclinical data that validated its targeted genetic delivery platform, reinforcing its lead in T-cell-directed therapies.

Vicarious Surgical Inc [RBOT] $7.88 (-23.89%)

Vicarious Surgical fell after posting another steep quarterly loss, reporting a $13.4 million cash burn in Q2, and guiding for full-year burn of about $50 million, fueling liquidity concerns despite a CEO transition.

KinderCare Learning Companies Inc [KLC] $7.62 (-22.38%)

KinderCare slipped after Q2 occupancy softened late in the quarter, prompting a cut to full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance despite modest revenue growth and higher net income.

BioXcel Therapeutics Inc [BTAI] $5.60 (-17.65%)

BioXcel dropped after missing both revenue and EPS estimates, reporting just $0.12 million in sales and a wider quarterly loss than analysts expected, despite prior positive estimate revisions.

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