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Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers to Improve AI-Powered Siri

The content deals could provide the tech company's voice assistant with current news and information.

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Cisco Reports Sharp Jump in Profit as AI Orders Roll In

"Customers know that if they pause or slow down they run the risk of being way behind," Chief Executive Chuck Robbins said.

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Cerebras Swings to Second-Quarter Loss, Lifts Full-Year Outlook

The semiconductor company reported a quarterly loss of $450.5 million, compared with a profit of $309.5 million a year earlier.

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Coherent Stock Drops Despite Earnings Beat and Strong Outlook

Coherent beat earnings and revenue estimates and offered a stronger-than-expected outlook as demand for its optical-networking technology grows with AI infrastructure.

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StubHub Fails to Turn Profit as Costs Outpace Revenue Growth

The company wasn't able to turn a profit in the second quarter despite surging revenue from the World Cup as costs climbed.

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Paramount Has Discussed Creating a Board to Ensure CNN's Independence

Talks about an oversight committee began before a lawsuit to block the Warner deal was filed.

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Wendy's Stock Soars on Report Trian Partners Prepares Bid to Take Company Private

Wendy's tells Barron's it would 'thoroughly review any proposal submitted by Trian consistent with its fiduciary duties.'

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Home Depot Chief Executive to Take Medical Leave of Absence

A senior vice president and the chief financial officer will oversee operations during CEO Ted Decker's absence.

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Eli Lilly Sues Sellers of Black Market Weight-Loss Drugs

Eli Lilly has filed six new lawsuits against U.S. entities that it alleges are selling a version of the company's investigational weight-loss drug on the black market.

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Nebius Stock Soars 28% as Revenue Beat Bolsters AI Rally. Michael Burry May Be Helping.

Nebius stock surges after second-quarter numbers from the AI cloud infrastructure company beat expectations. Short pressure may be helping, too.

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Brinker Forecasts Continued Growth on Chili's Momentum

Brinker International guided for another year of profitable growth, as its Chili's chain continues to attract value-seeking diners with its Triple Dipper appetizer, burgers and ribs.

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Bank of America to Deploy $250 Billion to Bolster AI and Energy Infrastructure

The bank is joining rivals that are rolling out pledges to back investments in U.S. critical industries.

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Performance Food Sales, Profit Rise on Higher Prices

Performance Food logged higher sales and profit in the fiscal fourth quarter, as both costs and prices increased.

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August 12, 2026 19:00 ET (23:00 GMT)