Columbia Quality Income Fund Q2 2026 Commentary

Columbia Quality Income Fund Institutional Class shares returned 0.02% for the three months ending June 30, 2026. Read more here.

Walmart Reports Strong Q2 Online Sales, But Store Results Disappoint Analysts

Walmart Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 and retail analysts were not impressed, despite some impressive metrics.

Snowflake surges on Q2 earnings: The Investment Committee's software strategy

The Investment Committee debate the investability of software stocks after Snowflake surges on a blowout Q2 earnings report.

Valero Energy: Diesel Scarcity Lifted Q2, But The Rally Leaves Little Room For Error

Valero's Gulf Coast refining system and export access provide a structural advantage, but earnings are highly sensitive. Read why VLO stock is a hold.

Publishers Quarterly Q2 2026: Sony Earns Highest Market Share Ever Recorded With Ella Langley’s Help

In the music publishers quarterly report for Q2 2026, Sony Music Publishing broke a record with the highest market share score ever recorded.
Crypto Briefing

Spark reports $41M gross returns, $710K net surplus in Q2

Spark Protocol posted $40.6M gross returns in Q2 2026, up 29% QoQ, but net surplus fell 79% to $710K as spread compression squeezed margins.

Q2 productivity holds at 1.4% Q/Q; labor cost growth revised lower to +1.2%

Q/Q vs. initial estimate of 1.4% and +0.8% in Q1, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday. Q2 unit labor costs: +1.2% Q/Q vs. +1.3% initial estimate and +1.3% prior.