Stocks Mixed as Investors Digest Economic Data, Company Earnings, and Commodity Prices

Global dividends reached a record high in the second quarter, driven by strong payouts from banks.
Oil prices rose due to Hurricane Idalia's imminent landfall in Florida, threatening production.
Bitcoin saw a bump from Grayscale purchases but remains below key technical levels.
Some suggest hedging stock exposure as uncertainty persists in markets.
HP shares plunged after the company cut its earnings outlook, becoming the S&P 500's worst performer.