The Rise Of The Part-Time Trader: How Everyday Investors Are Playing The Markets In 2025
According to Business Insider, Lacy represents a growing tribe of part-time traders who've transformed how everyday Americans engage with financial markets. What started during the GameStop (NYSE:GME) frenzy has evolved into a sophisticated community of investors squeezing trades between Zoom meetings, following market gurus on TikTok, and building portfolios from their smartphones.
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The New Trading Class
Gone are the days when retail trading meant calling a broker during market hours. Today's part-time traders operate in a world of mobile-first platforms, flexible work schedules, and gamified finance apps that make trading as accessible as ordering lunch.
Zach Kleinwaks exemplifies this shift. The 27-year-old futures trader built nearly 40,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok by sharing trading tips under the handle 'zachaustintrades.' Unlike the meme stock hysteria of 2021, today's retail investors crave serious analysis over viral hype.
'My guess is it came somewhere around when people realized that their investing strategy can't simply be: every time GameStop or AMC drops, just buy,' Kleinwaks told Business Insider. 'Too many people got severely burnt on those stocks.'
From Pandemic Hobby to Professional Pursuit
Kevin Xu's journey illustrates how quickly fortunes can change in this new landscape. The San Francisco day trader 'accidentally' began swing trading in 2020 with a $35,000 work bonus he'd originally planned to use for a car purchase. Today, his portfolio is worth $8.6 million, and 174,000 users follow his moves on AfterHour, the social copy trading platform he launched.
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'I think what people are hungry for right now is where do I go to find and learn about what's hot in the market right now,' Xu told Business Insider. 'What people are trading, why people are trading it.'
Even baby boomers are getting in on the action. Kenneth Schweitzer, a 68-year-old former dentist from Vermont, maintains a daily profit quota of $1,200—potentially earning $36,000 monthly from his home office. He trades between checking on his granddaughter's college fund, which his trading profits now largely cover.
The Wisdom of Experience
What separates successful part-time traders from those who flame out? Discipline and proper risk management, according to the veterans.
Paul Kornreich, a 65-year-old former floor trader, made over $300,000 in profits just in the first quarter of this year. His secret: decades of experience reading market signals and technical analysis.
'I am kind of living that trade dream,' Kornreich told Business Insider, noting he's used his trading funds to travel and live abroad for years at a time.
But getting started in today's markets doesn't require floor trading experience. The key is having access to the right tools and real-time data to make informed decisions quickly.Plus500 offers exactly what modern part-time traders need: a user-friendly platform that provides real-time tools for trading major markets including stocks, commodities, and forex. Whether you're analyzing pre-market movements like Lacy or catching momentum plays during lunch breaks, Plus500's intuitive interface makes it easy to execute strategies from anywhere.
The platform's mobile accessibility means you can monitor positions and react to market movements whether you're in a conference room or commuting home—crucial advantages in today's fast-moving markets.
The Future of Retail Trading
As Vaughn McNair, the former WallStreetBets moderator known online as 'Grandmaster Obi,' told Business Insider: his focus on each trade is simply 'not to lose any money.' That conservative approach, combined with modern technology and educational resources, is helping a new generation of part-time traders build wealth alongside their regular careers.
The part-time trading revolution isn't just changing individual portfolios—it's democratizing financial markets in ways unimaginable just a few years ago.
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Meanwhile, President Trump continued to press for further Ukraine talks, reportedly asking Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky. European leaders rallied around the Ukrainian president at his meeting with Trump on Monday, but markets hit pause as uncertainty loomed over his country's fate. What to expect from Powell's Jackson Hole speech Yahoo Finance's Jennifer Schonberger reports: Read more here. Palantir sinks 9% as AI rout puts market rotation in focus Palantir (PLTR) stock slid further in afternoon trading on Tuesday, falling more than 9%, as the AI-led tech sell-off dragged the major indexes lower and extended a multiday slide for one of 2025's top S&P 500 performers. With Tuesday's losses, the tech and defense name is now on track for its fifth consecutive day in the red, its longest losing streak since March. The pressure on AI names comes at a moment when the broader market rally is starting to show signs of rotation beyond Big Tech. After months of concentration in a handful of growth giants, sectors like Health Care (XLV) and Homebuilders (XHB), along with small- and mid-cap stocks, have taken on a larger role in driving this summer's move to record highs. Still, given Big Tech's outsized weighting in the index, if the group isn't leading, gains in the S&P 500 are unlikely to be as sharp or one-sided as they've been over the past two years — a dynamic on display in Tuesday's trading. Read more about the rotation trade here. Bitcoin could reach $200,000 within 6 months during 'long, exhausting' crypto bull market Yahoo Finance's Ines Ferre reports: Bitcoin (BTC-USD) hit a record high last week, but analysts at Bernstein think the current crypto bull market could see the world's largest cryptocurrency hit an even bigger milestone in the near future: $200,000. In a note to clients published Tuesday, Gautam Chhugani and the digital assets team at Bernstein said they see bitcoin reaching its cycle peak between $150,000 and $200,000 in the next 6-12 months during what the firm is calling a "long, exhausting bull run" for crypto into 2027. "We believe we are in the middle of a digital assets revolution backed by regulatory reform," the firm wrote. "Now we believe the Trump admin. is in mission-critical mode (incl. SEC/CFTC) to build U.S into the crypto capital of the world, so market peak is not anywhere near. We expect a long Crypto bull market, continuing the surge into 2026 and potentially peak in 2027." Read more here. An Apple robot will need a lot of AI help Yahoo Finance's Dan Howley reports: Read more here. Big Tech is dragging down the market on Tuesday Rotation is at the forefront of the market action on Tuesday. Eight of the 11 sectors in the S&P 500 are in the green, led by Real Estate (XLRE), Consumer Staples (XLP), and Healthcare (XLV). Nearly 400 stocks in the benchmark index are higher on the day too. But the S&P 500 is down about 0.4% as the most loved sector of the bull market — large-cap technology stocks — is lagging on Tuesday. That downside action is being led by a 2% decline in Nvidia (NVDA), an almost 6% decline in Palantir (PLTR), and over 3% losses for both AMD (AMD) and Netflix (NFLX). Rotating out of recent winners and into market laggards has been an emerging trend in August. Market strategists have pointed out that, for the long run, this could be the "healthiest path" higher for the benchmark index. But Tuesday's action is a reminder to index investors that, given its weighting in the index, if Big Tech isn't the group leading the market higher, the gains in the S&P 500 won't be as aggressively up and to the right as they have been for the past two years. NorthWestern Energy stock jumps after news of merger with Black Hills NorthWestern Energy shares jumped nearly 6% Tuesday after announcing that it is merging with fellow utility company Black Hills to create a "premier regional regulated electric and natural gas utility company." The two companies will have a combined value of about $15.4 billion and serve over 2 million customers across eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. "Together, we will be better positioned to meet rising demand, accelerate investment in energy and grid infrastructure, and support customers and communities through a rapidly evolving energy landscape," said NorthWestern Energy President and CEO, Brian Bird. Black Hills stock rose a more modest 1% on the news. Crypto's bull run is just beginning. Here are 3 stocks to play. Yahoo Finance's Francisco Velasquez reports: Read the story here. White House cryptocurrency adviser Bo Hines joins Tether Tether, the world's largest stablecoin company, has appointed former White House cryptocurrency adviser Bo Hines, Yahoo Finance's David Hollerith reports. Hollerith writes: Read the full story here. Opendoor stock climbs as CEO search continues Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) stock rallied 6% at the market open before paring gains on Tuesday morning as the company continues its executive search following CEO Carrie Wheeler's departure, Yahoo Finance's Jake Conley reports. Conley writes: Read the full story here. Nexstar to acquire Tegna in $6.2 billion deal, creating largest US local TV station group Nexstar Media Group (NXST) is set to expand its dominance in US broadcasting with a $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna Inc. (TGNA), a deal that will create the nation's largest local TV station group. The transaction, which includes Tegna's net debt and fees, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. The Wall Street Journal first reported earlier this month that Nexstar was in advanced talks to acquire Tegna. Shares of Nexstar jumped over 6% shortly after the opening bell on Tuesday, while Tegna shares rose around 4% on the news. According to the release, the combination will create a leading local media company with 265 full-power television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C., covering 132 of the nation's 210 television markets and reaching about 80% of US TV households. The new entity will hold stations in nine of the top 10 designated market areas (DMAs) and 41 of the top 50. Nexstar Chairman and CEO Perry Sook said the merger reflects both companies' commitment to local broadcasting and builds on Nexstar's "record of growth" through acquisitions, which includes its 2019 purchase of Tribune Media and its majority stake in The CW network in 2022. Sook added that deregulatory initiatives from the Trump administration have created an opportunity for broadcasters "to expand reach, level the playing field, and compete more effectively with the Big Tech and legacy Big Media companies." The companies expect about $300 million in annual net synergies and project the transaction will be more than 40% accretive to Nexstar's free cash flow in the first 12 months post-closing. Citi analyst Jason Bazinet said the transaction adds about $25 per share of M&A value to Nexstar's outlook. He raised his price target on the stock to $218 from $186 as a result, while maintaining a Neutral rating. Stocks mixed at the open US stocks were mixed on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) edged up 0.1%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell about 0.2%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) declined 0.4%, continuing Wall Street stocks' muted start to the week. Home Depot (HD) led out this week's results from retail giants, with its earnings report on Tuesday showing a return to consistent same-store sales growth in the US amid signs that the housing market could begin to recover. In the tech world, Intel (INTC) shares jumped after SoftBank said it's taking a $2 billion stake, and the Trump administration reportedly weighed taking its own stake worth up to 10% of the troubled chipmaker. Wall Street is looking ahead to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's highly anticipated speech in Jackson Hole on Friday, signaling the central bank's latest views on interest rates. Intel stock jumps 5% as SoftBank takes $2 billion stake in ailing chip company Yahoo Finance's Daniel Howley reports: Read more here. Viking Therapeutics stock plunges on high dropout rate in weight-loss pill trial Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) stock tumbled 35% in premarket trading after a phase 2 trial of its weight-loss pill showed a high patient dropout rate. The GLP-1 obesity treatment showed some promising results: Patients lost 12.2% of body weight after 13 weeks. However, 28% of patients dropped out of the trial before it was completed. Viking's oral obesity drug, VK2735, aims to compete with Eli Lilly's drug, orforglipron, which saw a 12% weight-loss rate after 72 weeks. Eli Lilly shares rose 1.5% in premarket trading. "Data look inferior to LLY on almost all metrics and the thing to consider here is that patients discontinued at such a high rate over 13-weeks vs. LLY in the mid 20% range — but over 72-weeks," Mizuho analyst Jared Holz wrote in a note. "A much longer trial, and [therefore] LLY looks far better head-to-head." Read more here. S&P affirms US credit rating US stock futures were muted after the S&P reiterated its credit rating for the US. The 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) and 30-year yield (^TYX) fell by about 2 basis points to 4.32% and 4.92%, respectively. Bloomberg reports: Read more here. A suite of retail data is set to decode the resilient consumer American shoppers have kept the engine of the nation's GDP humming along. But it's worth pinpointing where all that resilience is coming from, as Yahoo Finance's Hamza Shaban lays out in today's Morning Brief. Read more here. Medtronic appoints 2 new board members after Elliott takes a stake Shares of medical device maker Medtronic (MDT) fell 3% premarket after the company announced it would add two new independent directors to its board. Veteran med-tech executives John Groetelaars and Bill Jellison were appointed, the company said. The change comes as activist investor Elliott Investment Management has become one of its largest shareholders. Additionally, the board formed two new committees, helmed by CEO Geoff Martha. The Growth Committee will evaluate M&A opportunities, R&D investments, and potential divestitures. The Operating Committee will focus on margin expansion and operational efficiency. Home Depot slightly misses Wall Street's mark in Q2 earnings, reiterates guidance Home Depot (HD) released its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday. The retailer's stock fell about 2% premarket before recovering. Yahoo Finance's senior reporter Brooke DiPalma looks at the latest from the home improvement retailer and how the US housing slump has impacted its bottom line. Read more here. Wall Street sees stock market rotation charting 'healthiest path' to new highs The stock market's record rally is showing early signs of broadening beyond Big Tech as investors rotate into lagging sectors, but strategists warn its durability hinges on earnings and Fed policy. Yahoo Finance's Allie Canal reports: Read more here. Premarket trending tickers: Palo Alto, Nu holdings and Intel Here's a look at some of the top stocks trending in premarket trading: Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shares rose 5% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the Santa Clara cybersecurity firm forecast fiscal 2026 revenue and profit above analysts' estimates, citing growing demand for its AI powered cybersecurity solutions. Digital banking group Nu holdings (NU) stock rose 2% before the bell after Morgan Stanley (MS) analyst Jorge Kuri reiterated a Buy rating on the company and set a price target of $18.00. Intel (INTC) stock rose premarket more than 6% after Softbank Group (9984.T) announced a $2 billion capital injection into the US chipmaker that is currently in the middle of a turnaround effort. Good morning. Here's what's happening today. Economic data: Housing starts (July); Building permits (July) Earnings: Home Depot (HD), XPeng (XPEV), Medtronic (MDT), Amer Sports (AS), Toll Brothers (TOL), La-Z-Boy (LZB) Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning: Signs of a healthier path to new records emerge for stocks Nvidia is working on an H20-beating AI chip for China Trump tariffs get S&P seal of approval Why stocks are looking ripe for a regime shift Intel gets a $2 billion lifeline from SoftBank Trump pushes Putin-Zelensky meeting after talks with both Home Depot to report earnings as Wall Street eyes US sales growth Why Google just boosted its stake in a bitcoin miner What to expect from Powell's Jackson Hole speech Yahoo Finance's Jennifer Schonberger reports: Read more here. Yahoo Finance's Jennifer Schonberger reports: Read more here. Palantir sinks 9% as AI rout puts market rotation in focus Palantir (PLTR) stock slid further in afternoon trading on Tuesday, falling more than 9%, as the AI-led tech sell-off dragged the major indexes lower and extended a multiday slide for one of 2025's top S&P 500 performers. With Tuesday's losses, the tech and defense name is now on track for its fifth consecutive day in the red, its longest losing streak since March. The pressure on AI names comes at a moment when the broader market rally is starting to show signs of rotation beyond Big Tech. After months of concentration in a handful of growth giants, sectors like Health Care (XLV) and Homebuilders (XHB), along with small- and mid-cap stocks, have taken on a larger role in driving this summer's move to record highs. Still, given Big Tech's outsized weighting in the index, if the group isn't leading, gains in the S&P 500 are unlikely to be as sharp or one-sided as they've been over the past two years — a dynamic on display in Tuesday's trading. Read more about the rotation trade here. Palantir (PLTR) stock slid further in afternoon trading on Tuesday, falling more than 9%, as the AI-led tech sell-off dragged the major indexes lower and extended a multiday slide for one of 2025's top S&P 500 performers. With Tuesday's losses, the tech and defense name is now on track for its fifth consecutive day in the red, its longest losing streak since March. The pressure on AI names comes at a moment when the broader market rally is starting to show signs of rotation beyond Big Tech. After months of concentration in a handful of growth giants, sectors like Health Care (XLV) and Homebuilders (XHB), along with small- and mid-cap stocks, have taken on a larger role in driving this summer's move to record highs. Still, given Big Tech's outsized weighting in the index, if the group isn't leading, gains in the S&P 500 are unlikely to be as sharp or one-sided as they've been over the past two years — a dynamic on display in Tuesday's trading. Read more about the rotation trade here. Bitcoin could reach $200,000 within 6 months during 'long, exhausting' crypto bull market Yahoo Finance's Ines Ferre reports: Bitcoin (BTC-USD) hit a record high last week, but analysts at Bernstein think the current crypto bull market could see the world's largest cryptocurrency hit an even bigger milestone in the near future: $200,000. In a note to clients published Tuesday, Gautam Chhugani and the digital assets team at Bernstein said they see bitcoin reaching its cycle peak between $150,000 and $200,000 in the next 6-12 months during what the firm is calling a "long, exhausting bull run" for crypto into 2027. "We believe we are in the middle of a digital assets revolution backed by regulatory reform," the firm wrote. "Now we believe the Trump admin. is in mission-critical mode (incl. SEC/CFTC) to build U.S into the crypto capital of the world, so market peak is not anywhere near. We expect a long Crypto bull market, continuing the surge into 2026 and potentially peak in 2027." Read more here. Yahoo Finance's Ines Ferre reports: Bitcoin (BTC-USD) hit a record high last week, but analysts at Bernstein think the current crypto bull market could see the world's largest cryptocurrency hit an even bigger milestone in the near future: $200,000. In a note to clients published Tuesday, Gautam Chhugani and the digital assets team at Bernstein said they see bitcoin reaching its cycle peak between $150,000 and $200,000 in the next 6-12 months during what the firm is calling a "long, exhausting bull run" for crypto into 2027. "We believe we are in the middle of a digital assets revolution backed by regulatory reform," the firm wrote. "Now we believe the Trump admin. is in mission-critical mode (incl. SEC/CFTC) to build U.S into the crypto capital of the world, so market peak is not anywhere near. We expect a long Crypto bull market, continuing the surge into 2026 and potentially peak in 2027." Read more here. An Apple robot will need a lot of AI help Yahoo Finance's Dan Howley reports: Read more here. Yahoo Finance's Dan Howley reports: Read more here. Big Tech is dragging down the market on Tuesday Rotation is at the forefront of the market action on Tuesday. Eight of the 11 sectors in the S&P 500 are in the green, led by Real Estate (XLRE), Consumer Staples (XLP), and Healthcare (XLV). Nearly 400 stocks in the benchmark index are higher on the day too. But the S&P 500 is down about 0.4% as the most loved sector of the bull market — large-cap technology stocks — is lagging on Tuesday. That downside action is being led by a 2% decline in Nvidia (NVDA), an almost 6% decline in Palantir (PLTR), and over 3% losses for both AMD (AMD) and Netflix (NFLX). Rotating out of recent winners and into market laggards has been an emerging trend in August. Market strategists have pointed out that, for the long run, this could be the "healthiest path" higher for the benchmark index. But Tuesday's action is a reminder to index investors that, given its weighting in the index, if Big Tech isn't the group leading the market higher, the gains in the S&P 500 won't be as aggressively up and to the right as they have been for the past two years. Rotation is at the forefront of the market action on Tuesday. Eight of the 11 sectors in the S&P 500 are in the green, led by Real Estate (XLRE), Consumer Staples (XLP), and Healthcare (XLV). Nearly 400 stocks in the benchmark index are higher on the day too. But the S&P 500 is down about 0.4% as the most loved sector of the bull market — large-cap technology stocks — is lagging on Tuesday. That downside action is being led by a 2% decline in Nvidia (NVDA), an almost 6% decline in Palantir (PLTR), and over 3% losses for both AMD (AMD) and Netflix (NFLX). Rotating out of recent winners and into market laggards has been an emerging trend in August. Market strategists have pointed out that, for the long run, this could be the "healthiest path" higher for the benchmark index. But Tuesday's action is a reminder to index investors that, given its weighting in the index, if Big Tech isn't the group leading the market higher, the gains in the S&P 500 won't be as aggressively up and to the right as they have been for the past two years. NorthWestern Energy stock jumps after news of merger with Black Hills NorthWestern Energy shares jumped nearly 6% Tuesday after announcing that it is merging with fellow utility company Black Hills to create a "premier regional regulated electric and natural gas utility company." The two companies will have a combined value of about $15.4 billion and serve over 2 million customers across eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. "Together, we will be better positioned to meet rising demand, accelerate investment in energy and grid infrastructure, and support customers and communities through a rapidly evolving energy landscape," said NorthWestern Energy President and CEO, Brian Bird. Black Hills stock rose a more modest 1% on the news. NorthWestern Energy shares jumped nearly 6% Tuesday after announcing that it is merging with fellow utility company Black Hills to create a "premier regional regulated electric and natural gas utility company." The two companies will have a combined value of about $15.4 billion and serve over 2 million customers across eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. "Together, we will be better positioned to meet rising demand, accelerate investment in energy and grid infrastructure, and support customers and communities through a rapidly evolving energy landscape," said NorthWestern Energy President and CEO, Brian Bird. Black Hills stock rose a more modest 1% on the news. Crypto's bull run is just beginning. Here are 3 stocks to play. Yahoo Finance's Francisco Velasquez reports: Read the story here. Yahoo Finance's Francisco Velasquez reports: Read the story here. White House cryptocurrency adviser Bo Hines joins Tether Tether, the world's largest stablecoin company, has appointed former White House cryptocurrency adviser Bo Hines, Yahoo Finance's David Hollerith reports. Hollerith writes: Read the full story here. Tether, the world's largest stablecoin company, has appointed former White House cryptocurrency adviser Bo Hines, Yahoo Finance's David Hollerith reports. Hollerith writes: Read the full story here. Opendoor stock climbs as CEO search continues Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) stock rallied 6% at the market open before paring gains on Tuesday morning as the company continues its executive search following CEO Carrie Wheeler's departure, Yahoo Finance's Jake Conley reports. Conley writes: Read the full story here. Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) stock rallied 6% at the market open before paring gains on Tuesday morning as the company continues its executive search following CEO Carrie Wheeler's departure, Yahoo Finance's Jake Conley reports. Conley writes: Read the full story here. Nexstar to acquire Tegna in $6.2 billion deal, creating largest US local TV station group Nexstar Media Group (NXST) is set to expand its dominance in US broadcasting with a $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna Inc. (TGNA), a deal that will create the nation's largest local TV station group. The transaction, which includes Tegna's net debt and fees, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. The Wall Street Journal first reported earlier this month that Nexstar was in advanced talks to acquire Tegna. Shares of Nexstar jumped over 6% shortly after the opening bell on Tuesday, while Tegna shares rose around 4% on the news. According to the release, the combination will create a leading local media company with 265 full-power television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C., covering 132 of the nation's 210 television markets and reaching about 80% of US TV households. The new entity will hold stations in nine of the top 10 designated market areas (DMAs) and 41 of the top 50. Nexstar Chairman and CEO Perry Sook said the merger reflects both companies' commitment to local broadcasting and builds on Nexstar's "record of growth" through acquisitions, which includes its 2019 purchase of Tribune Media and its majority stake in The CW network in 2022. Sook added that deregulatory initiatives from the Trump administration have created an opportunity for broadcasters "to expand reach, level the playing field, and compete more effectively with the Big Tech and legacy Big Media companies." The companies expect about $300 million in annual net synergies and project the transaction will be more than 40% accretive to Nexstar's free cash flow in the first 12 months post-closing. Citi analyst Jason Bazinet said the transaction adds about $25 per share of M&A value to Nexstar's outlook. He raised his price target on the stock to $218 from $186 as a result, while maintaining a Neutral rating. Nexstar Media Group (NXST) is set to expand its dominance in US broadcasting with a $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna Inc. (TGNA), a deal that will create the nation's largest local TV station group. The transaction, which includes Tegna's net debt and fees, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. The Wall Street Journal first reported earlier this month that Nexstar was in advanced talks to acquire Tegna. Shares of Nexstar jumped over 6% shortly after the opening bell on Tuesday, while Tegna shares rose around 4% on the news. According to the release, the combination will create a leading local media company with 265 full-power television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C., covering 132 of the nation's 210 television markets and reaching about 80% of US TV households. The new entity will hold stations in nine of the top 10 designated market areas (DMAs) and 41 of the top 50. Nexstar Chairman and CEO Perry Sook said the merger reflects both companies' commitment to local broadcasting and builds on Nexstar's "record of growth" through acquisitions, which includes its 2019 purchase of Tribune Media and its majority stake in The CW network in 2022. Sook added that deregulatory initiatives from the Trump administration have created an opportunity for broadcasters "to expand reach, level the playing field, and compete more effectively with the Big Tech and legacy Big Media companies." The companies expect about $300 million in annual net synergies and project the transaction will be more than 40% accretive to Nexstar's free cash flow in the first 12 months post-closing. Citi analyst Jason Bazinet said the transaction adds about $25 per share of M&A value to Nexstar's outlook. He raised his price target on the stock to $218 from $186 as a result, while maintaining a Neutral rating. Stocks mixed at the open US stocks were mixed on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) edged up 0.1%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell about 0.2%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) declined 0.4%, continuing Wall Street stocks' muted start to the week. Home Depot (HD) led out this week's results from retail giants, with its earnings report on Tuesday showing a return to consistent same-store sales growth in the US amid signs that the housing market could begin to recover. In the tech world, Intel (INTC) shares jumped after SoftBank said it's taking a $2 billion stake, and the Trump administration reportedly weighed taking its own stake worth up to 10% of the troubled chipmaker. Wall Street is looking ahead to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's highly anticipated speech in Jackson Hole on Friday, signaling the central bank's latest views on interest rates. US stocks were mixed on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) edged up 0.1%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell about 0.2%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) declined 0.4%, continuing Wall Street stocks' muted start to the week. Home Depot (HD) led out this week's results from retail giants, with its earnings report on Tuesday showing a return to consistent same-store sales growth in the US amid signs that the housing market could begin to recover. In the tech world, Intel (INTC) shares jumped after SoftBank said it's taking a $2 billion stake, and the Trump administration reportedly weighed taking its own stake worth up to 10% of the troubled chipmaker. Wall Street is looking ahead to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's highly anticipated speech in Jackson Hole on Friday, signaling the central bank's latest views on interest rates. Intel stock jumps 5% as SoftBank takes $2 billion stake in ailing chip company Yahoo Finance's Daniel Howley reports: Read more here. Yahoo Finance's Daniel Howley reports: Read more here. Viking Therapeutics stock plunges on high dropout rate in weight-loss pill trial Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) stock tumbled 35% in premarket trading after a phase 2 trial of its weight-loss pill showed a high patient dropout rate. The GLP-1 obesity treatment showed some promising results: Patients lost 12.2% of body weight after 13 weeks. However, 28% of patients dropped out of the trial before it was completed. Viking's oral obesity drug, VK2735, aims to compete with Eli Lilly's drug, orforglipron, which saw a 12% weight-loss rate after 72 weeks. Eli Lilly shares rose 1.5% in premarket trading. "Data look inferior to LLY on almost all metrics and the thing to consider here is that patients discontinued at such a high rate over 13-weeks vs. LLY in the mid 20% range — but over 72-weeks," Mizuho analyst Jared Holz wrote in a note. "A much longer trial, and [therefore] LLY looks far better head-to-head." Read more here. Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) stock tumbled 35% in premarket trading after a phase 2 trial of its weight-loss pill showed a high patient dropout rate. The GLP-1 obesity treatment showed some promising results: Patients lost 12.2% of body weight after 13 weeks. However, 28% of patients dropped out of the trial before it was completed. Viking's oral obesity drug, VK2735, aims to compete with Eli Lilly's drug, orforglipron, which saw a 12% weight-loss rate after 72 weeks. Eli Lilly shares rose 1.5% in premarket trading. "Data look inferior to LLY on almost all metrics and the thing to consider here is that patients discontinued at such a high rate over 13-weeks vs. LLY in the mid 20% range — but over 72-weeks," Mizuho analyst Jared Holz wrote in a note. "A much longer trial, and [therefore] LLY looks far better head-to-head." Read more here. S&P affirms US credit rating US stock futures were muted after the S&P reiterated its credit rating for the US. The 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) and 30-year yield (^TYX) fell by about 2 basis points to 4.32% and 4.92%, respectively. Bloomberg reports: Read more here. US stock futures were muted after the S&P reiterated its credit rating for the US. The 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) and 30-year yield (^TYX) fell by about 2 basis points to 4.32% and 4.92%, respectively. Bloomberg reports: Read more here. A suite of retail data is set to decode the resilient consumer American shoppers have kept the engine of the nation's GDP humming along. But it's worth pinpointing where all that resilience is coming from, as Yahoo Finance's Hamza Shaban lays out in today's Morning Brief. Read more here. American shoppers have kept the engine of the nation's GDP humming along. But it's worth pinpointing where all that resilience is coming from, as Yahoo Finance's Hamza Shaban lays out in today's Morning Brief. Read more here. Medtronic appoints 2 new board members after Elliott takes a stake Shares of medical device maker Medtronic (MDT) fell 3% premarket after the company announced it would add two new independent directors to its board. Veteran med-tech executives John Groetelaars and Bill Jellison were appointed, the company said. The change comes as activist investor Elliott Investment Management has become one of its largest shareholders. Additionally, the board formed two new committees, helmed by CEO Geoff Martha. The Growth Committee will evaluate M&A opportunities, R&D investments, and potential divestitures. The Operating Committee will focus on margin expansion and operational efficiency. Shares of medical device maker Medtronic (MDT) fell 3% premarket after the company announced it would add two new independent directors to its board. Veteran med-tech executives John Groetelaars and Bill Jellison were appointed, the company said. The change comes as activist investor Elliott Investment Management has become one of its largest shareholders. Additionally, the board formed two new committees, helmed by CEO Geoff Martha. The Growth Committee will evaluate M&A opportunities, R&D investments, and potential divestitures. The Operating Committee will focus on margin expansion and operational efficiency. Home Depot slightly misses Wall Street's mark in Q2 earnings, reiterates guidance Home Depot (HD) released its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday. The retailer's stock fell about 2% premarket before recovering. Yahoo Finance's senior reporter Brooke DiPalma looks at the latest from the home improvement retailer and how the US housing slump has impacted its bottom line. Read more here. Home Depot (HD) released its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday. The retailer's stock fell about 2% premarket before recovering. Yahoo Finance's senior reporter Brooke DiPalma looks at the latest from the home improvement retailer and how the US housing slump has impacted its bottom line. Read more here. Wall Street sees stock market rotation charting 'healthiest path' to new highs The stock market's record rally is showing early signs of broadening beyond Big Tech as investors rotate into lagging sectors, but strategists warn its durability hinges on earnings and Fed policy. Yahoo Finance's Allie Canal reports: Read more here. The stock market's record rally is showing early signs of broadening beyond Big Tech as investors rotate into lagging sectors, but strategists warn its durability hinges on earnings and Fed policy. Yahoo Finance's Allie Canal reports: Read more here. Premarket trending tickers: Palo Alto, Nu holdings and Intel Here's a look at some of the top stocks trending in premarket trading: Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shares rose 5% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the Santa Clara cybersecurity firm forecast fiscal 2026 revenue and profit above analysts' estimates, citing growing demand for its AI powered cybersecurity solutions. Digital banking group Nu holdings (NU) stock rose 2% before the bell after Morgan Stanley (MS) analyst Jorge Kuri reiterated a Buy rating on the company and set a price target of $18.00. Intel (INTC) stock rose premarket more than 6% after Softbank Group (9984.T) announced a $2 billion capital injection into the US chipmaker that is currently in the middle of a turnaround effort. Here's a look at some of the top stocks trending in premarket trading: Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shares rose 5% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the Santa Clara cybersecurity firm forecast fiscal 2026 revenue and profit above analysts' estimates, citing growing demand for its AI powered cybersecurity solutions. Digital banking group Nu holdings (NU) stock rose 2% before the bell after Morgan Stanley (MS) analyst Jorge Kuri reiterated a Buy rating on the company and set a price target of $18.00. Intel (INTC) stock rose premarket more than 6% after Softbank Group (9984.T) announced a $2 billion capital injection into the US chipmaker that is currently in the middle of a turnaround effort. Good morning. Here's what's happening today. Economic data: Housing starts (July); Building permits (July) Earnings: Home Depot (HD), XPeng (XPEV), Medtronic (MDT), Amer Sports (AS), Toll Brothers (TOL), La-Z-Boy (LZB) Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning: Signs of a healthier path to new records emerge for stocks Nvidia is working on an H20-beating AI chip for China Trump tariffs get S&P seal of approval Why stocks are looking ripe for a regime shift Intel gets a $2 billion lifeline from SoftBank Trump pushes Putin-Zelensky meeting after talks with both Home Depot to report earnings as Wall Street eyes US sales growth Why Google just boosted its stake in a bitcoin miner Economic data: Housing starts (July); Building permits (July) Earnings: Home Depot (HD), XPeng (XPEV), Medtronic (MDT), Amer Sports (AS), Toll Brothers (TOL), La-Z-Boy (LZB) Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning: Signs of a healthier path to new records emerge for stocks Nvidia is working on an H20-beating AI chip for China Trump tariffs get S&P seal of approval Why stocks are looking ripe for a regime shift Intel gets a $2 billion lifeline from SoftBank Trump pushes Putin-Zelensky meeting after talks with both Home Depot to report earnings as Wall Street eyes US sales growth Why Google just boosted its stake in a bitcoin miner Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
