CLOSED PREVIOUS SESSION The short-term Hot Ideas closed seven positions at an average -1.0%, with two winners and five losers. HAS led the winners at +6.9%, followed by RRC at +3.0%. Losses were heavier on the other side. NVDA was the drag at -10.4%, with TDY at -2.9%, UNH at -2.5%, DINO at -0.9%, and LQDA at -0.2%. HOT IDEAS ON RADAR 40 active today. The featured entries are tied to earnings reports, healthcare catalysts, and recent buyer response. WTWWillis Towers Watson Public Limited CompanyQ2 earnings per share were $3.35 versus $3.13 expected on 2026-07-30, with revenue also above estimates. The stock had already risen about 20.5% over the prior 21 trading days. BAXBaxter International Inc.The 2026-07-30 Q2 report beat revenue and profit expectations, and management raised full-year profit guidance. Shares are up about 22% over 21 trading days. CORTCorcept Therapeutics IncorporatedQ2 revenue was $256.1M, up 32% year over year, earnings per share beat by a wide margin, LIFYORLI contributed $47.6M in its first quarter, and the FDA application for relacorilant was resubmitted. Shares are up about 33% over 21 trading days. Others on radar KNSACHEFGEHCBZHFSLYAVTRPARRWEXQCRHRCL+27 more BIG MOVERS — PREVIOUS SESSION Close-to-close move over the previous session. | PSNParsons Corporation | -35.0% |
Hot Ideas · held since Jul 23, 2026 Parsons fell after disappointing earnings sent shares to a new 12-month low, alongside investigation notices. | CTSHCognizant Technology Solutions Corporation | +11.2% |
Hot Ideas · held since Jul 27, 2026 Cognizant rose after Q2 revenue beat estimates and increased year over year despite an earnings miss. MARKET PULSE — 15:30 ET Fed credibility was the main market story after rates stayed unchanged and Chair Kevin Warsh gave little inflation guidance. Longer-term Treasury yields climbed to a 19-year high as investors questioned the Fed's commitment to inflation control. Geopolitical risk widened after new U.S. strikes on Iran, with Jordan intercepting missiles and Poland flagging a likely Russian missile near Ukraine. U.S. housing stayed under pressure as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.66% from 6.58%. The dollar slipped, Bitcoin rebounded to $65K after a $500 million USDT outflow, MSFT rallied on results, META slipped on AI-spending scrutiny, MU and FORM also gained, and EPD reported record cash flow. |