Energy stocks are having a big month as oil prices surge on Iran war fears — but it’s not solely the conflict in the Middle East that makes the sector appear attractive.

Key PointsIntel is laying off workers in its data center division.

Key PointsResearch from Vanguard indicates U.S. value stocks and small caps could outperform over the next 10 years.

Key PointsChairman John Boynton disposed of 6,958 Class A Shares on July 15, 2026, generating a transaction value of ~$1.4 million.

(RTTNews) - East West Bancorp (EWBC) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on July 21, 2026, to discuss Q2 26 earnings results.

(RTTNews) - Hanmi Financial Corporation (HAFC) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on July 21, to discuss Q2 26 earnings results.

(RTTNews) - Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (IBKR) will host a conference call at 4:30 PM ET on July 21, 2026, to discuss Q2 26 earnings results.

Key PointsSpaceX stands to gain the most from the growing space economy because of its leadership position.

Key PointsState Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.08% compared to 0.45% for Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

(RTTNews) - Capital One Financial Corp. (COF) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on July 21, 2026, to discuss Q2 26 earnings results.

Key PointsState Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF features a significantly lower expense ratio.

Key PointsSalesforce stock was downgraded today by a Wall Street analyst.

Key PointsOpenAI is winning today. Altman's ChatGPT dominates in users, revenue, and market share..

Key PointsLockheed Martin will develop a low-cost version of its Patriot missile.

Key PointsSK Hynix is a leading producer of high-bandwidth memory (HBM), DRAM, and NAND flash for AI chips.

Key PointsIndex concentration, both in the allocations to tech and the top 10 positions, has become a real issue for the S&P 500.

The recent chip sell-off presented a buying opportunity, and open-source AI models should drive more memory demand, analysts say

The coalition of companies aims to address a growing labor shortage by promoting careers in the skilled trades, the firms said.

The flagship index for bond investors has some idiosyncracies bond investors should be aware of, experts say.

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Crypto bulls have been waiting for a rebound, and traders think this stock could lead the way.

About 206 million SpaceX shares are now sold short, representing roughly 32% of the company's publicly tradable float, according to S3.

Goldman Sachs is launching a new alternative investments platform aimed at giving wealthy clients and family offices direct stakes in private companies.

Key PointsIXUS offers greater diversification with 110 holdings compared to 60 for RSPH.

Key PointsAnnaly Capital Management and Starwood Property Trust both currently offer double-digit yields.