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Las Vegas Sands earned an adjusted 79 cents a share in the second quarter, beating analysts’ estimates of 53 cents. Revenue of $3.18 billion topped consensus of $2.84 billion. Shares of the casino and resort operator were up 4.3%.

Dow Inc halved its dividend and forecast third-quarter revenue below analysts' expectations as the chemicals maker grapples with a prolonged industry downturn and tariff uncertainty, sending its shares down over 16% in early trading.

Stock futures were mixed on Thursday as investors processed renewed political pressure on the Federal Reserve after the White House confirmed President Trump's upcoming visit to the central bank, alongside initial jobless claims data that came in higher than anticipated.

MIDLAND, Mich., July 24, 2025 -- Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of 35 cents per share. The adjustment in payout size reflects Dow's balanced capital allocation approach and enhances financial flexibility amidst a persistently challenging macroeconomic environment.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq traded near all-time highs at midday as a strong earnings report from Alphabet lifted big tech stocks.

Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) reported a larger-than-expected loss in Q2 and cut its dividend in half due to macroeconomic pressure and trade disruptions.

Dow downgraded at Evercore ISI, saying the company's dividend cut "adds flexibility, but shifts focus to sustainability of the lackluster outlook and lack of visibility on recovery."