Boeing’s credit rating risks being cut to junk after Moody’s frets about strike

RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE:RLJ) reported Q2 2025 earnings on August 7, revealing adjusted FFO of $0.48 per share, surpassing estimates of $0.11, while revenue was $363.1 million, slightly below expectations and down from the previous year. The company remains focused on high-growth urban markets and operational discipline, despite facing lower hotel metrics and profit margins. Want More Context? 🔎

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) experienced a nearly 4% decline in stock price following the sudden resignation of Rakesh Gangwal as chair of the board, effective Friday, which unsettled investors despite the S&P 500's modest 1.6% drop. Doug Brooks has been appointed as his replacement, while Gangwal will remain a board member. Want More Context? 🔎

Skyrocketing stocks like Palantir Technologies and Robinhood Markets have gained significant investor interest, with both doubling in value this year. However, a lesser-known stock has outperformed them all, surging over 300% in 2025, capturing attention for its impressive growth. Want More Context? 🔎

BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) has seen its stock rise approximately 440% over the past year, with expectations high as it prepares to release its second-quarter earnings results on Aug. 11. A $10,000 investment made a year ago would now be valued at $54,000, indicating significant interest in the company's upcoming performance. Want More Context? 🔎

The ongoing changes in tariff and trade policies have posed challenges for major automakers like Ford and GM, causing increased costs and production planning uncertainties. However, Aptiv (NYSE: APTV), a lesser-known automotive supplier, has managed to thrive amidst these conditions, posting better-than-expected second-quarter results by leveraging its position in smart mobility solutions and benefiting from import taxes that affected its competitors. Want More Context? 🔎

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has experienced a remarkable 1,100% stock increase in 2023, driven by the AI revolution, making it the world's largest company with a market cap of $4.3 trillion. As a leading supplier of high-performance GPUs for AI data centers, Nvidia's upcoming fiscal Q2 2026 financial results on Aug. 27 are anticipated to further boost its stock value. Want More Context? 🔎