Home Sales Down and Prices Up As Markets React to Earnings and Economic News

Baidu exceeded earnings estimates, leading to a rise in its stock.
Lowe's surpassed earnings expectations and maintains full-year guidance.
Bitcoin steadied at $26,000 after a recent selloff with crypto traders bracing for volatility.
Declining inventory led home sales to fall in July while prices continued rising.
Analysts remain bullish on Hasbro as its stock leads the S&P 500.