Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.

At the end of August, the S&P 500 posted a 2.3% gain for the month, while the Dow rose nearly 1.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced by 0.7%. The S&P 500 recorded its fourth consecutive month of gains, supported by strong performances in consumer staples, real estate, and health care sectors.

The U.S. economy showed robust growth of 3% in the second quarter, a notable acceleration from the 1.4% increase in the first quarter, reflecting the economy's resilience despite ongoing...