Two new "Franchise Picks" From Jefferies are on this weekend's watchlist.

Rivian leans on adventure vehicles and Amazon ties, while Lucid targets luxury buyers with Saudi backing. Explore how their financials stack up for investors.

I'm sticking with Energy Transfer and Amazon for the foreseeable future.

Strong results from Walmart's general merchandise business is a key takeaway from its results. The very strong sales performance at Target confirms this favorable reading, suggesting that the persistent softness in discretionary spending categories in the post-COVID period may have run its course.

FTSE Russell is releasing its preliminary list of companies entering and leaving the Russell 3000 today.

The dominant technology enterprise makes it easy for investors to be bullish.

Stocks are at all-time highs as earnings season comes to a close.

At first glance, this information may look more like a reason not to invest in these companies.

Shares of IMAX jumped 16% on Friday after a report from The Wall Street Journal said the company is exploring a potential sale and has approached entertainment companies as possible buyers, fueling speculation that the premium cinema technology company could become an acquisition target for major media and technology firms. According to people familiar with the matter cited in the report, the sale process remains in its early stages and may not ultimately lead to a transaction.

Amazon (AMZN) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, AMZN crossed above the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.