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Cintas Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.52
Cintas approved a quarterly cash dividend of 52c per share, payable on September 15, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14. "Cintas has a strong record of returning capital to its shareholders and has consistently raised its dividend each year since Cintas' initial public offering 43 years ago in 1983," the company said in a statement. Its prior quarterly dividend was 45c per share.
S&P 500 Companies Report Strong Earnings, Markets Close Broadly Lower
The major averages closed broadly lower amid a new wave of corporate earnings reports and renewed weakness in the semiconductor space. Earnings season has started off strong this week, as more than 87% of the 40 S&P 500 companies that have already released their results reported positive surprises. Big banks surpassed expectations earlier in the week, while multiple other significant companies have posted "beat and raise" reports since Wednesday's close.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:UnitedHealthprovided areport for Q2United Airlinesalso reportedand raised its FY26 earnings guidanceGE Aerospacealso provided areport for Q2TSMCreported, adding it plans to invest an additional $100B in ArizonaEli LillyAtaiBeckleyfor $6.75 per share plus $2.50 per share CVR2. WALL STREET CALLS:TruistLululemonto Sell on meaningful pressure, limited visibilityAeroVironmentto Outperform at Raymond JamesWells FargoCinemarkand Imaxto Equal Weight, citing a soft near-term movie slateCapital OneOktato Overweight on AI agent pipelinePiper Sandlercoverage of SpaceXwith a Neutral rating on near-term headwinds3. AROUND THE WEB:Googleis behind schedule on delivering Gemini 3.5 Pro, Bloomberg reportsDassault Systemesis in talks to acquire ArisGlobal from Nordic Capital for roughly $2B, FT reportsThe Bear Cave believes the case against DraftKingsis "even more compelling today"Voya Financialhas fielded takeover interest in recent weeks, Semafor reportsAppleis preparing an overhauled iPad Mini with an OLED screen, Bloomberg reports4. MOVERS:Abbottwas higher after it provided areport for Q2DexComrose after Truiston the sharesCintasgained after BofAthe shares to Buy from NeutralIntelwas lower after expanding itsMarvellfell after Erste Groupthe stock to Hold from Buy5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:J.B. HuntreportedState StreetreportedPrologisprovided areport for Q2WiproreportedManpowerGroupreportedINDEXES:The Dow fell 105.67, or 0.20%, to 52,552.97, the Nasdaq lost 387.28, or 1.47%, to 25,881.95, and the S&P 500 declined 38.63, or 0.51%, to 7,533.77.
Dow Jones Up Slightly, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Down
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher near noon while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were lower as investors digest a new wave of corporate earnings reports and renewed weakness in the semiconductor space. Markets continue to draw support from softer-than-expected consumer and producer price index reports, which reinforced hopes that inflation is easing and gave investors greater confidence the Federal Reserve can remain on hold in the near term.Meanwhile, earnings season has started off strong this week, as more than 87% of the 40 S&P 500 companies that have already released their results reported positive surprises. Big banks surpassed expectations earlier in the week, while multiple other significant companies have posted "beat and raise" reports since Wednesday's close.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:UnitedHealthprovided areport for Q2United Airlinesalso reportedand raised its FY26 earnings guidanceGE Aerospacealso provided areport for Q2TSMCreported, adding it plans to invest an additional $100B in ArizonaEli LillyAtaiBeckleyfor $6.75 per share plus $2.50 per share CVR2. WALL STREET CALLS:TruistLululemonto Sell on meaningful pressure, limited visibilityAeroVironmentto Outperform at Raymond JamesWells FargoCinemarkand Imaxto Equal Weight, citing a soft near-term movie slateCapital OneOktato Overweight on AI agent pipelinePiper Sandlercoverage of SpaceXwith a Neutral rating on near-term headwinds3. AROUND THE WEB:The Bear Cave believes the case against DraftKingsis "even more compelling today"Voya Financialhas fielded takeover intereest in recent weeks, Semafor reportsAppleis preparing an overhauled iPad Mini with an OLED screen, Bloomberg reportsKalshi will allow users to predict a percentage of flight cancellations, WSJ reportsAirbusand Boeinghave chartered the Antonov An-124, one of the largest cargo planes, to speed up the shipment of aerostructures for civil and military aircraft, Reuters says4. MOVERS:Abbotthigher after it provided areport for Q2DexComrises after Truistits price target on the sharesCintasgains after BofAthe shares to Buy from NeutralRocket Lablower after Pipercoverage of the stock with a Neutral ratingMarvellfalls after Erste Groupthe stock to Hold from Buy5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:J.B. HuntreportedState StreetreportedPrologisprovided areport for Q2WiproreportedManpowerGroupreportedINDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was up 0.13%, or 66.83, to 52,725.47, the Nasdaq was down 0.87%, or 228.29, to 26,040.94, and the S&P 500 was down 0.23%, or 17.15, to 7,555.25.
Major Averages Close Higher Led by Tech Stocks
The major averages closed higher as major technology names led broad gains as another round of softer-than-expected inflation data eased concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to tighten policy again this month. The producer price index for final demand fell 0.3% in June, driven by a 1.4% decline in goods prices, while services prices edged up 0.2%. The softer-than-expected report follows Tuesday's encouraging CPI data and is likely to strengthen expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its July meeting.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:After Reuters said that Stripe and Advent made a joint offer to acquire PayPalfor $60.50 per share, Bloombergthat PayPal is working with advisers to review optionsLionsgateis exploring a sale and has attracted takeover interest from Bollore Group,Morgan Stanleyreported, reauthorized an up to $20B share repurchase program, and increased its quarterly dividendBlackRockreported, with assets under management up 22% year-over-yearPNC Financialprovided areport for Q22. WALL STREET CALLS:Cava Groupto Overweight at Morgan Stanley after recent weaknessOppenheimerIBMto Perform with bull thesis delayedUnusual Machineswith a Buy at H.C. WainwrightDigital Realtyto Buy at GuggenheimTravelersto Underweight at Morgan Stanley3. AROUND THE WEB:Uberis near a deal to acquire Delivery Herofor about EUR 41 per share, or roughly EUR 12.5B, FT reportsMicrosoftis revamping its cybersecurity software business to capitalize on corporate anxieties over AI-powered cyberattacks, The Information saysGooglewill buy 100% of the initial output of a massive solar project to offset its fossil fuel emissions, FT saysApple'sAI service "Apple Intelligence" has been registered to be used in iPhones in China, Reuters reportsJPMorganand Coinbasehave yet to launch any consumer-facing features nearly a year after announcing their partnership, The Information reports4. MOVERS:Electrovayawas higher in New York after announcing aand warrant transaction with AmazonAehr Test Systemsgained afterand providing guidance for FY27Gevoincreased afterPentairfell in New York after announcing theand cutting its guidance for FY26 and Q2SanDiskwas lower after Arguscoverage of the stock with a Hold rating5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Progressivereportedand JuneCintasand provided guidance for FY27ASML, with EPS higher year-over-yearElevance Healthand raised its guidance for FY26, with CEO Gail Boudreaux commenting that Q2 results "exceeded our outlook"Conagra Brandsand provided guidance for FY27INDEXES:The Dow rose 150.37, or 0.29%, to 52,658.64, the Nasdaq gained 162.22, or 0.62%, to 26,269.23, and the S&P 500 advanced 28.81, or 0.38%, to 7,572.40.
Major Tech Stocks Drive Market Gains
The major averages were higher as major technology names led broad gains. Markets are looking to build on Tuesday's gains after softer-than-expected inflation data eased concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to tighten policy again this month. That view is likely firmed up further by today's cooler-than-expected producer price data that reinforced signs that pricing pressures are easing.The producer price index for final demand fell 0.3% in June, driven by a 1.4% decline in goods prices, while services prices edged up 0.2%. The softer-than-expected report follows Tuesday's encouraging CPI data and is likely to strengthen expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its July meeting.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Stripe and Advent have made a joint offer to acquire PayPalfor $60.50 per share, or over $53B,Lionsgateis exploring a sale and has attracted takeover interest from Bollore Group,Morgan Stanleyreported, reauthorized an up to $20B share repurchase program, and increased its quarterly dividendBlackRockreported, with assets under management up 22% year-over-yearPNC Financialprovided areport for Q22. WALL STREET CALLS:Cava Groupto Overweight at Morgan Stanley after recent weaknessOppenheimerIBMto Perform with bull thesis delayedUnusual Machineswith a Buy at H.C. WainwrightDigital Realtyto Buy at GuggenheimTravelersto Underweight at Morgan Stanley3. AROUND THE WEB:Googlewill buy 100% of the initial output of a massive solar project to offset its fossil fuel emissions, FT saysApple'sAI service "Apple Intelligence" has been registered to be used in iPhones in China, Reuters reportsU.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority has launched a probe into the proposed acquisition of Huel by Danone, WSJ saysJPMorganand Coinbasehave yet to launch any consumer-facing features nearly a year after announcing their partnership, The Information reportsThe Federal Communications Commission is expected to repeal the nationwide TV audience cap, which has limited the number of households a single broadcaster can reach, Bloomberg says, noting that the deregulation is a win for Nexstar'sacquisition of Tegna4. MOVERS:Electrovayahigher in New York after announcing aand warrant transaction with AmazonAehr Test Systemsgains afterand providing guidance for FY27Gevoincreases afterPentairfalls in New York after announcing the resignation of CFO Brazis andfor FY26 and Q2SanDisklower after Argusof the stock with a Hold rating5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Progressiveand JuneCintasand provided guidance for FY27ASML, with EPS higher year-over-yearElevance Healthand raised its guidance for FY26, with CEO Gail Boudreaux commenting that Q2 results "exceeded our outlook"Conagra Brandsand provided guidance for FY27INDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was up 0.28%, or 148.48, to 52,656.75, the Nasdaq was up 0.22%, or 56.57, to 26,163.57, and the S&P 500 was up 0.08%, or 6.31, to 7,549.90.
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