A 350% earnings beat. A revenue surprise. And full-year guidance heading higher.

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Wall Street was mixed on Thursday, but bears took control after reports that Fed Governor Christopher Waller may replace Jerome Powell raised concerns about the central bank’s future independence, while escalating tariffs and trade tensions added to investor unease.
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S&P 500 [-0.08%]
Nasdaq [+0.35%]
Russell 2k [-0.43%]

Market-Moving News
Media
Paramount Finalizes $8.4B Skydance Deal, Starts Fresh on Nasdaq

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PSKY) has officially completed its $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media, forming a restructured entity now trading under the name Paramount Skydance Corp.
The deal unites a legacy studio with a modern content engine at a time when the traditional TV business continues to lose ground to digital-first platforms.
The newly formed company will operate across three primary verticals: studios, direct-to-consumer, and television media.
Paramount’s shift reflects more than just corporate consolidation as it’s a strategic overhaul aimed at defending market relevance, improving cash flow, and recalibrating how its creative pipeline connects with global audiences.
For long-term investors, the merger signals a pivot toward efficiency and scale. Paramount’s vast distribution infrastructure and deep content library now gain access to Skydance’s tech-forward production model and strategic agility.
This alignment is designed to strengthen the company’s competitive position in streaming while maintaining its reach in theatrical and television markets.
Those evaluating a potential position may view the NASDAQ debut under ticker PSKY as a reset moment.
With cable write-downs nearing $6 billion and new leadership in place, Paramount Skydance enters this next chapter with an urgent mandate to grow smarter, not just bigger.

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Logistics
DoorDash Delivers a Record-Breaking Quarter as Orders Hit 761 Million

DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) just delivered its most impressive quarter to date, setting new records for earnings, revenue, order volume, and gross order value.
The company reported second-quarter revenue of $3.28 billion, a 25% year-over-year increase, as total orders climbed 20% to 761 million.
The gross order value reached $24.24 billion, a 23% increase that outpaced expectations. This performance was primarily driven by strength in U.S. restaurant orders, with international growth adding further lift.
Management pointed to innovation and operational execution as key factors behind the acceleration.
All four major metrics reached all-time highs, sending shares to a record intraday peak of $278.15. Those evaluating a position at DoorDash may view this as a validation point.
The company is scaling efficiently, converting demand into platform growth while keeping its unit economics intact.
As more volume flows through its system, its logistics and merchant tools become increasingly relevant, particularly in core categories such as restaurants and convenience stores.
For long-term holders, this report underscores a shift from early growth story to sustained market leadership.
Expansion outside the U.S. also signals that DoorDash is building a wider delivery footprint, potentially reducing overreliance on domestic volume.

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E-Commerce
Shopify Is Quietly Laying the Groundwork for a $200 Breakout

Shopify’s recent earnings didn’t just beat expectations; they redefined what this company is capable of. With 31% revenue growth and strong momentum in Merchant Solutions, Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) is showing it’s more than a pandemic-era e-commerce play.
It’s becoming an infrastructure layer for global retail.
While headlines focused on the price pop, the more important story is the widening gap between Shopify’s execution and Wall Street’s old forecasts.
Free cash flow remains solid, and the company is adding scale without wrecking margins. Long-term investors will note the stronger balance sheet, low debt, and the fact that subscription revenue is growing even as consumer spending normalizes.
Technical traders are watching a clean breakout above prior highs.
If momentum holds, a move toward $200 doesn’t require much of a stretch, especially if institutions continue to rotate in. Analyst revisions are still catching up, but sentiment is shifting.
These aren’t just strong numbers. They represent a company with staying power, moving past its post-COVID hangover.
In a market still wary of richly valued tech, Shopify is making the case that its premium is justified.
The next few quarters will determine whether this transition from a recovery story to a long-term winner is successful.

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Top Winners and Losers
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc [AVAH] $5.81 (+49.36%)
Aveanna surged after crushing Q2 estimates by 350% and raising its full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance on strong home care growth.
SkyWater Technology Inc [SKYT] $12.85 (+44.87%)
SkyWater rose after reporting a narrower-than-expected loss and topping revenue estimates, marking its fourth consecutive earnings beat.
Mativ Holdings Inc [MATV] $8.48 (+35.03%)
Mativ climbed after delivering a strong Q2 earnings and revenue beat, with EPS nearly doubling analyst expectations.

Redwire Corp [RDW] $9.47 (-30.90%)
Redwire plunged after missing Q2 revenue and earnings estimates by a wide margin and slashing its full-year guidance.
Crocs Inc [CROX] $74.37 (-29.26%)
Crocs sank after slashing its Q3 outlook and warning of weakening consumer demand and rising tariff headwinds.
Root Inc [ROOT] $90.23 (-26.37%)
Root slipped despite a strong Q2 beat, as Wells Fargo downgraded the stock and flagged concerns over loss trends and upcoming storm season risks.

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Everything Else
The U.S. expects to collect $50 billion per month in tariff revenue as new trade measures take effect.
E.l.f. Beauty shares tumbled after the company withdrew its full-year forecast, raising uncertainty about future growth.
Firefly Aerospace soared to a $9.8 billion valuation in its Nasdaq debut, with shares jumping out of the gate.
Peloton posted an unexpected profit but announced another round of layoffs, cutting 6% of its workforce.
WK Kellogg, the maker of Froot Loops, posted disappointing quarterly results as falling demand weighed on performance.

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