A fast-growing platform is making a big move into football prediction markets just as engagement trends heat up. With institutional money flowing in, this could be the start of something bigger. Here’s why you should keep it on your radar today.
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What to Watch
Premarket Earnings:
TJX Companies, Inc. [TJX]
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. [LOW]
Analog Devices, Inc. [ADI]
Target Corporation [TGT]
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. [EL]
Baidu, Inc. [BIDU]
Aftermarket Earnings:
Nordson Corporation [NDSN]
Coty Inc. [COTY]
Ascentage Pharma Group International [AAPG]
Economic Reports:
Fed Governor Christopher Waller speaks:11:00 am
FOMC July Meeting Minutes: 2:00 pm
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic speaks: 3:00 pm
Retail
Target Names New CEO as Sales Slide, Outlook Holds
Target (TGT) delivered fiscal second-quarter earnings that beat expectations, posting EPS of $2.05 versus forecasts of $2.03 on revenue of $25.21 billion. Comparable sales fell 1.9% year over year, with declines in both customer traffic and average ticket size, but digital sales provided a modest 4.3% lift.
Despite the weakness, management reaffirmed full-year guidance, calling for a low single-digit sales decline and adjusted EPS of $7 to $9.
Alongside results, Target announced a leadership change: longtime executive Michael Fiddelke will become CEO on February 1, succeeding Brian Cornell, who will transition to executive chair.
Fiddelke, a 20-year veteran with experience across finance and operations, said his immediate priorities include restoring Target’s identity as a destination for stylish merchandise, improving the customer experience, and leveraging technology to sharpen efficiency.
The retailer’s stock slipped nearly 10% in premarket trading following the report, adding to a 60% decline from its all-time high in 2021. Persistent margin pressures from tariffs, markdowns, and category mix have weighed on results, while high interest rates have curbed discretionary spending in areas like apparel and home.
Still, Target’s advertising unit and membership programs continue to grow at double-digit rates, offering diversification beyond core retail.
With shares near multi-year lows and expectations reset, some investors may view the selloff as a chance to accumulate on weakness. If Fiddelke’s turnaround efforts take hold and consumer spending stabilizes into 2026, the downside may already be priced in.
Technology
Palantir Pulls Back After Record Run
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has tumbled for five straight sessions, falling more than 9% Tuesday to extend its longest losing streak since March. Shares, now near $158, are down over 16% from last week’s highs, though they remain up more than 100% year to date. Premarket the shares are down another 2+%.
The slide comes amid a broader rotation out of mega-cap tech after months of outsized gains, with Nvidia, AMD, and Meta also trading lower.
Some of the weakness is company-specific. Citron Research released a bearish note this week, pegging a price target of $40 and calling Palantir overvalued compared to OpenAI’s recent $500 billion private valuation.
That stark contrast spooked momentum traders, adding pressure to a name that had already gained more than 150% off April lows following a blockbuster Q2 report.
Still, Palantir continues to post record revenue growth, surpassing $1 billion in quarterly sales for the first time. The firm remains a key player in AI-enabled defense and enterprise data analytics.
For long-term investors, the current slide could be an opportunity to initiate or add to positions at a discount, particularly if rotation away from Big Tech proves temporary.
Palantir’s volatility underscores the risks of chasing high-growth AI names. But for those looking for a long-term anchor in AI infrastructure, a pullback of this size may present the kind of entry point that has been rare in 2025.
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Fintech
Robinhood Expands Into Football Prediction Markets
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) is leaning deeper into prediction markets, announcing plans to launch trading tied to NFL and college football games.
The new products will allow users to trade outcomes of pro matchups and Power Four college games throughout the season, expanding beyond the political and economic contracts that have already seen over two billion trades since launch late last year.
The rollout arrives just as Robinhood is pushing to broaden engagement on its app. Sports-driven markets could create recurring user activity every week, offering a sticky pipeline of traders that management believes may translate into higher cross-platform activity.
CFO Jason Warnick recently noted that sports wagers were seeing the firm’s strongest engagement, and CEO Vlad Tenev has called sports betting a “big opportunity.” Meanwhile, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest has been steadily adding Robinhood shares, purchasing $16.2 million worth this week alone.
Shares of Robinhood have soared more than 170% year to date, though they slipped modestly in premarket trading.
With expansion into sports betting-like markets and continued institutional buying, the stock remains one of the market’s most momentum-driven stories.
If Robinhood proves that prediction markets can scale like daily fantasy or sports betting, it could secure a new revenue stream that boosts engagement and valuation multiples. The coming football season will provide an early test of whether that vision sticks.
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Movers and Shakers
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services [ZIM] – Last Close: $15.55
ZIM operates a global container shipping fleet and has faced heavy volatility as post-pandemic trade patterns reset. Shares dropped more than 4% premarket, but there has been renewed speculation of a CEO-led privatization bid valuing the company at up to $2.4 billion, a hefty premium to its current market cap of $1.87 billion.
The shipping sector remains under pressure from weak freight rates and geopolitical disruptions, making privatization an appealing option. Investors are betting that consolidation or a take-private deal could unlock value despite ongoing headwinds.
My Take: ZIM is high-risk given shipping volatility, but the buyout rumors could keep traders engaged. Until a deal is confirmed, expect sharp swings tied to headlines.
Lowe’s Companies [LOW] – Last Close: $256.36
Lowe’s is one of the largest home improvement retailers in the U.S., serving both DIY customers and professionals. Shares jumped around 3% in premarket trading after the company reported Q2 EPS of $4.27, topping expectations, and announced an $8.8 billion acquisition of Foundation Building Materials to expand its Pro offerings.
The deal adds 370 distribution locations across North America, bolstering Lowe’s ability to compete more directly with Home Depot for professional customers. With comps up 1.1% in the quarter, Lowe’s reaffirmed its full-year outlook, suggesting resilience even as tariffs weigh on the retail sector.
My Take: This acquisition strengthens Lowe’s positioning with contractors, a market that tends to hold steadier than DIY during housing slowdowns. Shares may still have upside if management executes well on integration.
Snowflake Inc. [SNOW] – Last Close: $192.63
Snowflake provides cloud-based data analytics and storage solutions, competing closely with Databricks. Shares are up more than 2% in premarket trading after Databricks announced a new fundraising round at a $100 billion valuation, a sharp jump from its prior $62 billion mark. The comparison has put fresh focus on Snowflake’s relative valuation ahead of its own Q2 earnings on August 27.
While Snowflake stock has gained 22% this year, it remains below its 52-week high as investors await clarity on growth trends and AI-related adoption. The Databricks raise suggests demand for data infrastructure remains strong and could lift sentiment across the sector.
My Take: With earnings due next week, SNOW is one to watch for potential sympathy moves from the Databricks hype. If guidance confirms accelerating AI-driven demand, the stock could quickly break higher.
AI Security Revolution (Sponsored)
Palantir is one of the most important AI companies in the world.
They don’t just work with anyone.
This is the same firm that powers the U.S. military’s battlefield intel and partners with top government agencies across the globe.
And now they’ve locked arms with a rising player in the autonomous robotics sector.
Together, they’re fusing real-time surveillance with predictive AI.
That means faster response times, smarter security, and a new era of automation.
One side brings millions of hours of operational security data.
The other brings some of the most powerful AI software on Earth.
The market hasn't caught up to this yet. But when it does, you don’t want to be late.
Because this isn't a science project.
This is revenue-generating tech already deployed in corporate campuses, hospitals, and government buildings across the country.
Now with this AI partnership, the real ramp-up begins.
Get the full story now before Wall Street catches on.
*Examples that we provide of share price increases pertaining to a particular Issuer from one referenced date to another represent an arbitrarily chosen time period and are no indication whatsoever of future stock prices for that Issuer and are of no predictive value. Our stock profiles are intended to highlight certain companies for YOUR further investigation; they are NOT stock recommendations or constitute an offer or sale of the referenced securities.
Everything Else
The FDA approved a glucose monitoring device from Signos to help patients manage weight loss.
The U.S. may consider taking an equity stake in semiconductor firms as part of its CHIPS Act funding program.
AI startup Databricks is now valued at over $100 billion after its latest fundraising round.
Nvidia is developing a new China-focused AI chip, said to outperform the current H20 model.
Electric vehicles are pushing Ford and other automakers to reinvent assembly lines for the next era of car manufacturing.
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