Our PureVest Weekly Roundup looked at a recap of Q2 earnings.  Earnings for S&P 500 companies grew at an 11% rate year over year.  July retail sales were stronger than expected.  Stocks put together another winning week as the drift to new highs continued.  President Trump announced a deal with Nvidia and AMD, which will allow the tech companies to sell certain chips in China; the U.S. government will receive a percentage of their sales.  Social security recipients will get an expected 2.7% increase in benefits for 2026.  Enjoy the light reading, and have a great weekend.

Markets & Economy: 3 Key Takeaways from the Q2 Earnings Season source:yahoofinance.com Shrugging Off Tariffs, Car Buyers Drive July Retail Sales source:investopedia.com Wall Street is coasting toward the finish of a record-setting week source:apnews.com Mortgage rates have made a ‘substantial improvement,’ economist says — here’s what to know source:www.cnbc.com Trump’s unusual Nvidia deal raises new corporate and national security risks, lawmakers and experts say source:www.reuters.com Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.7% in 2026, new estimates find source:www.cnbc.com Trump Reportedly Weighing 11 Candidates For Fed Chair Role – Here’s The Full List source:stocktwits.com