Value stocks are making a 2025 comeback as rising rates, sticky inflation, and a rotation out of crowded tech trades push investors toward undervalued, dividend-paying names.

The Trade Desk plunged 38% after slowing growth, soft guidance, and a surprise CFO exit rattled investor confidence, while Amazon’s booming ad business loomed large.

U.S. Air Force to use Tesla Cybertrucks as missile targets in SOCOM live-fire training at White Sands.

Palantir revenue jumps 48% as Tidewater, Backblaze announce buybacks and retail closures accelerate.

Putin, Zelenskyy invited to Alaska for talks as Trump aims for “greatest deal” to end the Russia–Ukraine conflict.

U.S. nuclear energy gains momentum as AI data centers, EV growth, and grid strain spark a shift from renewables.

Ten AI-heavy stocks, including the Mag 7, AVGO, ORCL, and PLTR, have powered 80% of S&P 500 gains since April’s rebound.

Meta secured $29B from Pimco and Blue Owl for a Louisiana AI data center, signaling mega-cap reliance on private credit.

From steam power to AI, productivity booms often lift rates—here’s how the next wave could affect markets.

Trump’s Fed pick fuels rate-cut hopes, boosting utilities and gold as markets hedge between growth and inflation risks.

U.S. stocks gained in early August as Fed shifts, tariff updates, and big-tech capex drove market resilience.

July 2025’s largest dividend increases came from McKesson, Cintas, Howmet, Ryder, and more, showcasing strong earnings momentum.