Stocks to Watch: BHP, Western Digital, Home Depot, Baidu -- WSJ
Dow Jones2026/08/18 09:25By Julia Amann
BHP Group (AU:BHP, BHP): The Australia-based miner reported a 9% increase in annual net profit as prices of copper surged to record highs. Its shares rose in Australia.
Home Depot (HD): The home-improvement company is set to report its earnings ahead of the opening bell. Toll Brothers (TOL) reports after markets close.
Baidu (BIDU): The Chinese internet company reported lower revenue and profit; its U.S.-listed shares fell in premarket trading.
Western Digital (WDC), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Intel (INTC), Micron Technology (MU), Super Micro Computer (SMCI): Shares in AI-infrastructure companies dropped amid volatility across the sector. Western Digital and Marvell fell more than 4% in premarket trading.
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August 18, 2026 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT)
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