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Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Primoris Services Corporation (NY

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PRIM #Energy--Robbins LLP informs stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) securities between August 5, 2025 and June 22, 2023. Primoris is an infrastructure services company that provides engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services to customers in the utilities, energy, and infrastructure markets.For more information, submit a form, email attorney Aaron.

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) between August 5, 2025 and June 22 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 21, 2026.

So what: If you purchased Primoris common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Primoris class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/primoris-services-corporation/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 21, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Primoris' cost estimation, cost-to-complete forecasting, and project oversight processes were deficient and failed to provide reliable estimates of the costs and expected profitability of significant fixed-price renewable energy projects; (2) as a result, Primoris systematically underestimated the costs and risks of significant fixed-price renewable energy projects that were experiencing material cost overruns, execution problems, and schedule delays; and (3) accordingly, defendants' statements regarding Primoris' estimating processes, project execution, ability to manage project risk, financial performance, and financial guidance lacked a reasonable basis and omitted material adverse facts. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Primoris class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/primoris-services-corporation/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task.

By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss.

However, it's pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects.

Our proprietary system currently recommends RBC Bearings (RBC - Free Report) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.

Studies have shown that stocks with the best growth features consistently outperform the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better.

Here are three of the most important factors that make the stock of this maker of bearings and components a great growth pick right now.

Earnings GrowthEarnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for RBC Bearings is 27.1%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 17% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 11.1%.

Cash Flow GrowthWhile cash is the lifeblood of any business, higher-than-average cash flow growth is more important and beneficial for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, growth in cash flow enables these companies to expand their businesses without depending on expensive outside funds.

Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for RBC Bearings is 19.5%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of 6.3%.

While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 30.8% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 9.1%.

Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsBeyond the metrics outlined above, investors should consider the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is a plus here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for RBC Bearings. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 0.6% over the past month.

Bottom LineRBC Bearings has not only earned a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above, but it also carries a Zacks Rank #2 because of the positive earnings estimate revisions.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

This combination positions RBC Bearings well for outperformance, so growth investors may want to bet on it.

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Key Takeaways C.H. Robinson is set to report Q2 results on July 29, with earnings and revenues seen rising y/y. CHRW faces soft freight demand, higher spot and fuel costs, and pressure on truckload margins. C.H. Robinson's disciplined revenue management and strong LTL performance support its prospects. C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW - Free Report)  is scheduled to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 29, after market close.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second-quarter 2026 earnings has been revised upward by 1.34% over the past 60 days to $1.51 per share. The consensus mark indicates a 17.05% increase from the second-quarter 2025 actuals. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $4.37 billion, indicating a 5.6% increase from second-quarter 2025 actuals. 

C.H. Robinson has an encouraging earnings surprise history. The company’s earnings have outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average beat of 9.37%.

Let’s see how things have shaped up for C.H. Robinson this earnings season.

Factors Likely to Have Influenced CHRW's Q2 PerformanceWe expect CHRW's performance in the to-be-reported quarter to have faced pressure from soft freight demand, elevated truckload spot market costs, lower ocean freight rates due to excess vessel capacity and continued geopolitical and trade-related disruptions affecting global shipping networks.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Global Forwarding’s second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $786.04 million, indicating a 1.5% decrease from the year-ago reported figure. For All Other and Corporate (Robinson Fresh, Managed Services and Other Surface Transportation), the second-quarter 2026 revenues are pegged at $412.58 million, indicating a 2% decline from the year-ago reported figure.

Elevated truckload spot market costs, supply-driven capacity constraints, higher fuel costs, rising carrier operating expenses and continued pressure on contractual truckload margins are expected to have put a strain on CHRW's performance in the June-end quarter.

On the contrary, the company's disciplined revenue management practices, coupled with strong LTL performance, are expected to have supported its prospects. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 North American Surface Transportation revenues is pegged at $3.07 billion, indicating a 5.1% increase from the year-ago reported figure.

What Our Model Says About CHRWOur proven model does not predict an earnings beat for C.H. Robinson this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. Which is not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

CHRW has an Earnings ESP of -1.23% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Highlights of CHRW’s Q1 ResultsCHRW reported mixed first-quarter 2026 results, wherein earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate while revenues missed the same.

Quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.35 outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.24 and improved 15.4% year over year. Total revenues of $4.01 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.08 billion and fell 0.8% year over year.

Stocks to ConsiderHere are a few stocks from the broader Zacks Transportation sector that investors may consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.

Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +14.47% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. HRI is scheduled to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 28, before the market opens.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second-quarter 2026 earnings has been revised upward by 7.04% over the past 60 days to 76 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.15 billion, indicating a 16.75% increase from the second-quarter 2025 actuals. 

Schneider National (SNDR - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +1.50% and a Zacks Rank #1 at present. SNDR is scheduled to report second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 30.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 earnings has remained flat at 22 cents over the past 60 days. SNDR’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in one of the preceding four quarters (missing the mark twice and met the mark once in the remaining three quarters). The average miss is 17.97%.

It's been a rough year for SoFi Technologies (SOFI -3.09%) shareholders. The stock is down 34% year to date in a thriving bull market.

But as the second-quarter earnings report approaches, investors got excellent news from the big banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. Bank stocks in general tend to move as a group, and the good news should trickle down to SoFi as well. Here's what's happening.

What's good for some banks is good for all banks The main growth driver for both JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs was investment banking. Both companies reported strong growth in the segment: 55% for Goldman Sachs and 45% for JPMorgan Chase.

Image source: SoFi.

Investment banking includes activities like initial public offerings (IPOs) and other capital raises, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and asset management -- the kinds of things that Wall Street is known for doing. Heightened investment banking activity is a great sign of a healthy economy, where businesses transact and make deals.

High IPO activity often comes when there's a strong bull market, and Q2 featured the Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) IPO, the largest ever. Goldman Sachs said that M&A activity increased 90% year over year in the quarter and that the artificial intelligence (AI) build-out is driving growth in many areas.

Increased activity in the big banks is good for smaller banks, too. More money is going around, more people are investing, and that leads to a robust economy. While there have been warning signs about the economy, conditions remain strong so far.

It's not just investment banking While investment banking accounted for much of the growth in Q2, it was a great quarter all around for all segments. In particular, lending was strong, which is an excellent indicator for SoFi. At JPMorgan Chase, for example, average loans were up 10% year over year.

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SoFi has expanded into a full digital banking app, but its original and core business is lending. Lending was responsible for more than half of total revenue in the 2026 first quarter, and it increased 55% year over year. Total originations were up 68%, with particular strength in home loans, which were up 137%, and student loans, which were up 119%.

SoFi doesn't have an investment banking arm, but it's also benefiting from the wave of capital activity through its investing tools, and it was one of the platforms that offered retail IPO access to SpaceX.

SoFi reports Q2 earnings on July 29, and there's a lot to get excited about now.

JPMorgan Chase is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Jennifer Saibil has positions in SoFi Technologies. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Goldman Sachs Group and JPMorgan Chase. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Key Takeaways Pegasystems' revenues rose 9.4%, while earnings increased 25% but missed estimates. Pega Cloud revenues jumped 28% and accounted for 51% of quarterly revenues.Pegasystems warned that delayed client decisions may pressure ACV growth and cash generation. Pegasystems (PEGA - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 non-GAAP earnings of 35 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 18.61%. Earnings rose 25% year over year.

Revenues rose 9.4% year over year to $420.72 million but missed the consensus mark by 1.84%. The shortfalls came despite continued cloud momentum. Pega Cloud annual contract value rose 22% year over year, while total annual contract value increased 7% or 8% in constant currency.

Backlog grew year over year, supporting longer-term revenue visibility. Total backlog increased 10% year over year to $2.02 billion as of June 30, 2026 or 11% in constant currency. Pega Cloud backlog rose 18% to $1.56 billion and accounted for 77% of total backlog, up from 72% a year earlier.

PEGA's Cloud Growth Supports Revenue ExpansionPega Cloud revenues climbed 28% year over year to $213.93 million and represented 51% of quarterly revenues, up from 43% a year earlier. Maintenance revenues declined 6% to $74.53 million. 

Together, subscription services revenues advanced 17% to $288.46 million. Subscription license revenues rose 2% to $82.03 million, taking total subscription revenues up 13% to $370.49 million.

PEGA's Revenue Mix Shows Subscription StrengthConsulting revenues declined 13% year over year to $50.23 million and accounted for 12% of total revenues compared with 15% in the prior-year quarter. The decline partly offset gains across the subscription business.

Subscription revenues represented 88% of quarterly revenues, up from 85% a year earlier. The higher recurring-revenue mix supported the top-line increase, but higher operating costs and delayed client decisions limited the benefit to profitability.

Pegasystems Faces Slower ACV GrowthTotal annual contract value reached $1.62 billion at June 30, 2026, compared with $1.51 billion a year earlier. Pega Cloud ACV increased to $926.29 million from $761.05 million, highlighting the continued shift toward cloud contracts.

However, management said unprecedented changes in the AI market prompted clients to delay purchasing decisions. The company added that ACV growth slowed in the first half and warned that these factors may continue to pressure growth for the rest of the year.

PEGA's Operating DetailsGross profit rose 13.7% year over year to $312.69 million. The gross margin expanded about 280 basis points to 74.3%, driven by revenue growth and a slight decline in total cost of revenues.

Operating expenses increased 14.9% to $296.05 million. Selling and marketing expenses rose 12.4%, research and development expenses increased 6.8%, and general and administrative expenses jumped 37.6%.

GAAP operating income slipped 3.7% year over year to $16.64 million. The operating margin contracted roughly 50 basis points to 4% as expense growth outpaced revenues.

PEGA’s Balance Sheet & Cash FlowAs of June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $361.9 million, down from $474 million as of March 31, 2026.

For the first six months of 2026, cash provided by operating activities increased 2.7% year over year to $298.23 million. Free cash flow rose 0.6% to $288.26 million, even as the company cautioned that slower ACV growth could weigh on cash generation for the remainder of the year.

PEGA's Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderCurrently, Pegasystems carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector include Agilysys (AGYS - Free Report) , Bandwidth (BAND - Free Report) and Fortinet (FTNT - Free Report) , each currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

 Shares of Agilysys have declined 15.3% in the year-to-date period. AGYS is set to report its first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on July 27.

 Shares of Bandwidth have surged 355.4% in the year-to-date period. BAND is slated to report its second-quarter 2026 results on July 29.

 Fortinet shares have gained 99.1% in the year-to-date period. FTNT is set to report its second-quarter 2026 results on July 29.

Key Takeaways TEL beat Q3 earnings and revenue estimates as sales rose 14% and orders hit a record $5.7 billion. TEL expects about $5.25B in Q4 sales and adjusted EPS of about $3.05, with 11% sales growth. TEL agreed to acquire Astrodyne TDI for $1.4B to expand its Industrial Solutions power portfolio. TE Connectivity (TEL - Free Report) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.94 per share, up 22% year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.85 by 3.2%.

Net sales increased 14% year over year to $5.16 billion and surpassed the Zacks Consensus estimate by 3.14%. Growth across both the Industrial and Transportation segments supported performance. Orders reached a record $5.7 billion, rising 27% year over year.

TEL's Q3 Top-Line DetailsTransportation Solutions generated revenues of $2.58 billion, accounting for half of total sales. Segment revenues increased 7% on a reported basis and 5% organically from the year-ago quarter.

Industrial Solutions also recorded revenues of $2.58 billion, representing the remaining half of sales. The figure climbed 22% year over year on a reported basis and 21% organically, reflecting broad-based demand across most of its businesses.

TE Connectivity's Segment PerformanceWithin Transportation Solutions, Automotive sales rose 5% to $1.91 billion, including 3% organic growth, supported by content outperformance in Asia and Europe. Commercial Transportation revenues advanced 20% to $434 million and increased 18% organically on strong content growth across all regions.

Sensor’s revenues declined 1% to $233 million and fell 3% organically. The segment's adjusted operating income increased to $541 million from $486 million, while adjusted operating margin expanded 90 basis points to 21%.

TEL's Industrial Businesses Maintain MomentumDigital Data Networks revenues surged 34% to $813 million on both a reported and organic basis, aided by continued momentum in artificial intelligence applications. Management indicated that orders support another strong sequential sales increase for the business in the fourth quarter.

Energy sales increased 34% to $516 million, including 33% organic growth, driven by grid-hardening activity and data-center construction. Automation and Connected Living revenues rose 16% to $664 million, while Aerospace, Defense and Marine sales advanced 12% to $419 million. Medical revenues decreased 7% to $168 million. The segment's adjusted operating income increased to $588 million from $467 million, while adjusted operating margin expanded 70 basis points to 22.8%.

TE Connectivity's Q3 Operating DetailsIn third-quarter fiscal 2026, GAAP gross margin expanded 26 basis points (bps) year over year to 35.6%.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $532 million from $491 million. Research, development and engineering expenses rose to $230 million from $211 million.

GAAP operating income increased to $981 million from $857 million. Operating margin edged up 10 bps to 19%. Adjusted operating income rose to $1.13 billion from $953 million, while adjusted operating margin expanded 90 bps to 21.9%.

TEL's Cash Flow and Balance SheetAs of June 26, 2026, cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.24 billion. Total debt was $5.63 billion.

TE Connectivity generated $1.19 billion in cash from operating activities during the quarter, nearly unchanged from the prior-year period. Free cash flow declined to $883 million from $962 million.

TEL repurchased $529 million of shares and paid $226 million in dividends during the quarter.

TE Connectivity's Positive Q4 GuidanceFor the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, TE Connectivity expects sales of approximately $5.25 billion, indicating 11% growth on both a reported and organic basis. Adjusted earnings are projected to be approximately $3.05 per share, representing an 18% year-over-year increase.

TEL also agreed to acquire Astrodyne TDI for approximately $1.4 billion. The business is expected to contribute annual sales of more than $250 million and expand the company's power-management portfolio within Industrial Solutions.

TEL’s Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to ConsiderCurrently, TE Connectivity has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Some other top-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector are Bandwidth (BAND - Free Report) , Amphenol (APH - Free Report) , and Amkor Technology (AMKR - Free Report) . While Bandwidth and Amphenol sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Amkor Technology carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Bandwidth is set to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 29. Bandwidth shares have appreciated 355.4% year to date.

Amphenol is slated to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 29. Amphenol shares have gained 16.8% year to date.

Amkor Technology is set to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 29. Amkor Technology shares have surged 69% year to date.

As transportation undergoes a radical shift toward electrification, investors are weighing the potential of flying taxis against luxury electric cars. Choosing between Archer Aviation (ACHR -2.27%) and Lucid Group (LCID -6.69%) involves balancing visionary technology with financial durability.

Archer Aviation focuses on urban air mobility, aiming to launch commercial air-taxi networks in major global hubs. Lucid competes in the premium automotive market, prioritizing industry-leading battery efficiency and high-end design. Both companies represent high-risk bets on the future of how people move, though they operate in different regulatory and manufacturing environments.

The case for Archer AviationArcher Aviation develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial and military use. This growth among industrial stocks is anchored by an agreement with United Airlines Holdings (UAL -0.92%) providing for the conditional purchase of up to $1.0 billion in Midnight aircraft. The company also partners with the U.S. Air Force and Stellantis (STLA +0.00%) for manufacturing support.

In FY 2025, Archer Aviation reported revenue of $300,000. This early-stage revenue was accompanied by a net loss of approximately $618.2 million. This reflects a company still in its pre-commercial phase as it pursues aircraft type and production certification.

As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio is roughly 0.1x. This ratio measures total debt, including short- and long-term obligations, against shareholders' equity, with a lower number indicating less reliance on borrowed money. Free cash flow was negative at $511.7 million, representing the cash remaining after operating and capital spending are covered.

The case for Lucid GroupLucid Group manufactures luxury electric vehicles, including the Air sedan and the Gravity SUV, through direct-to-consumer channels. Its most significant customer relationship is with the government of Saudi Arabia, which has a 10-year agreement to purchase up to 100,000 vehicles. The company also works with Uber Technologies (UBER -1.96%) and Nuro to develop autonomous robotaxi fleets, though this customer concentration adds a layer of risk to its long-term outlook.

In FY 2025, revenue reached approximately $1.35 billion, which represents growth of more than 67% compared to the previous year. Despite this significant top-line growth, Lucid reported a net loss of roughly $3.7 billion, reflecting the high costs of automotive production and ongoing research and development at this stage.

According to the December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio is nearly 1.2x. This means the company uses slightly more debt than equity to fund its capital-intensive operations. Free cash flow was negative $3.8 billion for the fiscal year.

Risk profile comparisonArcher Aviation faces significant regulatory hurdles, as it depends entirely on the FAA and other agencies for aircraft certification. Delays in receiving these approvals for the Midnight aircraft could indefinitely postpone the start of commercial revenue. Additionally, the company must prove it can successfully scale high-volume manufacturing in Georgia without previous experience in mass production, while also navigating complex legal disputes with competitors like Joby Aviation (JOBY +0.00%).

Lucid struggles with financial instability and a high cash burn rate, which has led to litigation and market volatility. The company also faces operational risks from leadership changes and historical manufacturing delays at its Arizona and Saudi Arabian facilities. Competition from established automakers like Tesla Inc (TSLA -1.19%) or luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz Group adds further pressure on sales, especially as high interest rates impact demand for premium vehicles.

Valuation comparisonArcher Aviation trades at a dramatically higher P/S ratio than Lucid, reflecting its extremely early stage of commercialization.

MetricArcher AviationLucidForward P/En/an/aP/S ratio1,890x1.7xValuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.

The federal government created the framework in 2025 for real-world testing of eVTOL aircraft, a concrete step toward making Archer's vision a reality. Japan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia are other countries building similar regulatory frameworks. A lot still has to happen for Archer’s aircraft to get into the skies, but the notion that the nation's airspace is being regulated in a way that is holding back growth is one that has found favor.

Archer is taking steps to refurbish a small Los Angeles airport for use as its testing grounds and is working to scale up its manufacturing capabilities to eventually reach capacity for 50 planes a year. Management has an initial plan to focus on military and cargo uses for its plane, which would be an easier path to early revenue. Future estimates are speculative, but Wall Street analysts see Archer turning its first profit in 2030, with $2.3 billion in revenue, but a lot has to go right between now and then.

The major card Archer is holding is the purchase agreement with United Airlines to serve as taxis, extending the airline’s services. The contract isn’t guaranteed to be executed in full, however.

Meanwhile, Lucid has an agreement with Uber to provide 35,000 robotaxis, up from a previously announced 20,000, while Uber upped its investment in Lucid to $500 million from $350 million. The luxury EV maker said March orders jumped 144% from February this year, a bright light for the business, which still struggles with high cash burn. Still, sales gains are starting from a small base: its vehicle sales rate was just 43 units per day in 2025.

The Saudi agreement should pay dividends, with the company constructing a factory in the country that should ensure the government follows through on its orders. A focus on cutting operational costs should help, although Lucid is still expected to lose around $3.6 billion in fiscal 2026, while revenue grows about $600 million to $1.95 billion.

Both Archer and Lucid are EV pioneers in the early stage of their business plans. Archer’s price-to-sales is far too high to ignore at current prices, while Lucid’s very low P/S suggests it may be the better bet for 2026.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST: NASDAQ), today announced that it will launch primetime newscasts Monday through Sunday in Dallas and Phoenix in mid-August, br

Key Takeaways Wabtec's Q2 adjusted EPS rose 21.6% as revenue climbed 17.5%, beating estimates on Freight and Transit growth.Freight sales rose 16.9% and Transit revenue gained 18.9%, with both segments expanding adjusted margins.Wabtec raised 2026 revenue guidance to $12.30-$12.60 billion and adjusted EPS to $10.60-$10.90. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB - Free Report) , operating as Wabtec Corporation, reported encouraging second-quarter 2026 results wherein both earnings and revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate and increased year over year.

Quarterly adjusted earnings of $2.76 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.63 by 4.9% and increased 21.6% year over year, owing to higher sales and operating margin expansion.

Revenues climbed 17.5% to $3.18 billion and surpassed the consensus mark of $3.08 billion by 3.2%. Growth across Freight and Transit, supported by acquisitions and organic expansion, drove the top line. The 12-month backlog increased 11.3% to $9.14 billion.

Apart from the better-than-expected results, Wabtec has also raised its full-year 2026 guidance. The company raised its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance to $10.60-$10.90 per share from the previous $10.25-$10.65 range. The midpoint increased by 30 cents and represents expected year-over-year growth of approximately 19.9%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.64 lies within the updated guidance.

The company also raised its 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $12.30-$12.60 billion from the prior view of $12.19-$12.49 billion. The midpoint rose by $110 million and implies growth of approximately 11.5% from 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate of $12.37 billion lies within the updated guidance.

WAB's Freight Segment Drives Broad-Based GrowthFreight segment revenues increased 16.9% year over year to $2.24 billion. Equipment sales rose 35% to $737 million on higher locomotive deliveries, while Digital Intelligence sales surged 88.5% to $360 million, aided by the acquisitions of Inspection Technologies and Frauscher Sensor Technologies.

Services revenues declined 4.2% to $748 million because of lower modernization deliveries, as expected. Components revenues were nearly flat at $398 million. Freight adjusted operating margin improved 80 basis points to 25.8%, reflecting better gross margins despite higher operating expenses as a percentage of sales.

Wabtec's Transit Business Posts Margin ExpansionTransit segment revenues rose 18.9% to $936 million. The increase reflected the Dellner Couplers acquisition, higher original equipment and aftermarket sales and favorable foreign currency movements. On a constant-currency basis, segment sales advanced 17.7%.

Original equipment revenues grew to $411 million from $353 million, while aftermarket revenues increased to $525 million from $434 million. Adjusted operating margin expanded 250 basis points to 17.7%, supported by improved gross profitability.

WAB Benefits From Acquisition and Organic GainsAcquisitions contributed $232 million to second-quarter sales growth, including $163 million in Freight and $69 million in Transit. Organic growth added another $229 million, split between $158 million in Freight and $71 million in Transit.

Favorable foreign exchange contributed $24 million, while portfolio optimization actions reduced revenues by $12 million. The mix shows that Wabtec’s growth was not solely acquisition-driven, as underlying demand also made a meaningful contribution.

Wabtec Expands Consolidated ProfitabilityAdjusted gross margin increased 190 basis points to 36.7%, while adjusted operating margin improved 80 basis points to 21.9%. Robust sales growth and stronger gross margins supported profitability across the organization.

WAB's Backlog Supports Revenue VisibilityTotal backlog reached $30.93 billion as of June 30, 2026, up 41.7% from $21.83 billion a year earlier. Freight backlog increased to $25.33 billion, while Transit backlog rose to $5.60 billion.

The 12-month backlog grew by $930 million year over year. Freight accounted for $6.64 billion of the near-term backlog, while Transit represented $2.50 billion. This order coverage provides visibility into production and service activity across both core businesses.

Wabtec Generates Stronger Operating Cash FlowCash from operations increased to $441 million from $209 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating cash flow conversion improved to 82% from 46%, aided by higher net income and favorable working-capital movements.

Wabtec ended the quarter with $670 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. Total available liquidity was $2.02 billion, including $1.36 billion available under existing credit facilities. Total debt stood at $6.57 billion, including $4.92 billion of long-term debt.

During the reported quarter, Wabtec repurchased $215 million of shares and paid $53 million in dividends.

Currently, Wabtec carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Q2 Performances of Other Transportation CompaniesDelta Air Lines (DAL - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 earnings (excluding 88 cents from non-recurring items) of $1.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.51. Earnings declined in double digits (% wise) from a year ago as sharply higher fuel costs pressured profitability.

Revenues rose on a year-over-year basis to $17.67 billion but missed the consensus estimate of $17.76 billion. Broad demand strength lifted adjusted total revenue per available seat mile, or TRASM, 12.4%, while premium and diversified revenue streams continued to expand.

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL - Free Report) ) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.99 per share, down 48.6% year over year but above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.92 by 3.7%.

Operating revenues rose 16% to $17.67 billion and were essentially in line with the $17.68-billion consensus mark. A 12.1% increase in total revenue per available seat mile, or TRASM, and broad-based gains across premium, loyalty and cargo revenues supported the top line despite sharply higher fuel costs.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.91 per share, up 45.8% from $1.31 a year ago. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.71 by 11.7%.

Operating revenues climbed 19.4% year over year to $3.50 billion and surpassed the consensus mark of $3.19 billion by 9.5%. Higher volumes and pricing across several businesses supported growth, led by a 10% increase in Intermodal loads.

Key Takeaways Coherent is benefiting from AI-driven demand, record backlog and rising margins.COHR is expected to deliver stronger sales and earnings growth than ARM, with upward EPS estimate revisions.COHR offers a more attractive valuation and upside, while ARM's premium valuation limits near-term potential. Both Coherent Corp. (COHR - Free Report) and Arm Holdings (ARM - Free Report) are technology companies whose business models focus heavily on advanced hardware and innovation at the core of modern computing.

ARM is best known for its semiconductor IP, providing chip architectures that power a vast share of smartphones, servers and increasingly AI-focused processors. COHR, on the other hand, operates in the realm of photonics, lasers and optical components, enabling the ultra-fast connectivity and precision manufacturing that form the backbone of today’s data and electronics industries.

The two companies compete for investor interest in high-growth, innovation-driven segments of the tech infrastructure ecosystem.

COHR’s CaseCoherent's transformation has been fueled by booming demand for AI infrastructure. The company's Datacenter & Communications segment has become its primary growth engine, accounting for 75% of third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues while delivering 41% year-over-year growth.

This shift is significant because it changes the company's revenue profile. Historically, hardware manufacturers have been exposed to short product cycles and volatile demand. Today, Coherent is increasingly tied to long-duration AI infrastructure spending, providing investors with greater confidence in future earnings.

Unlike traditional semiconductor hardware cycles, AI-related investments are supported by large-scale cloud deployments and multi-year capital spending plans, making demand considerably more predictable.

One of the biggest positives for Coherent is the dramatic improvement in order visibility.

Rather than experiencing the typical cyclical increase in hardware demand, the company is witnessing a step-change in customer commitments. Record backlog levels now extend into calendar 2028, while long-term supply agreements stretch through 2030.

This level of visibility substantially lowers the risk that new manufacturing investments become underutilized during an economic slowdown.

To support this unprecedented demand, Coherent invested approximately $290 million in capital expenditures during the third quarter of fiscal 2026, more than doubling spending from the prior-year period.

Importantly, this aggressive capacity expansion is backed by contractual customer commitments rather than speculative demand forecasts.

The surge in AI-related demand is translating directly into stronger profitability for COHR.

Higher factory utilization and improved supply chain efficiencies contributed to a 163-basis-point expansion in the adjusted operating margin during the third quarter. Meanwhile, adjusted net income climbed nearly 56% year over year, highlighting the operating leverage created by rising production volumes.

As manufacturing assets become increasingly utilized, incremental revenues are flowing through to earnings at a faster pace, improving the overall quality of Coherent's financial performance.

This combination of expanding margins and stronger earnings suggests the company is benefiting not only from higher sales but also from greater operational efficiency.

ARM’s CaseARM has built one of the semiconductor industry's strongest competitive advantages through a deeply interconnected ecosystem linking software developers and hardware manufacturers. This two-sided network has evolved into a durable competitive moat that becomes stronger as adoption continues to expand.

The company's architecture has become the preferred standard for device manufacturers because of its broad compatibility with leading operating systems, including Android, iOS, Windows and Linux. This extensive software support gives hardware manufacturers confidence that Arm-based processors will seamlessly run widely used applications, developer tools and enterprise software across multiple computing environments.

The benefits extend equally to software developers. As more hardware companies adopt Arm Holdings' architecture, developers gain immediate access to an enormous installed base of devices, creating greater incentives to optimize applications for Arm-powered systems. Every additional hardware partner strengthens the software ecosystem, while broader software compatibility attracts even more hardware manufacturers.

This self-reinforcing cycle has helped ARM establish an exceptionally strong competitive position. The company's intellectual property now powers nearly every smartphone globally, creating significant barriers for competitors seeking to challenge its dominance in mobile CPU architecture.

While Arm Holdings has traditionally been known for licensing its processor designs, the company is increasingly expanding its presence across AI infrastructure. Its newly introduced Arm AGI CPU has been specifically designed to address the emerging era of agentic artificial intelligence, where autonomous AI agents continuously process and execute increasingly complex workloads.

The Arm AGI CPU is positioned as a highly efficient alternative to conventional x86 processors. According to the company, the processor delivers superior rack-level performance while improving overall infrastructure efficiency. The architecture is also designed to reduce capital expenditures for customers while enabling more efficient scaling of AI workloads across cloud and enterprise environments.

This initiative represents a strategic evolution beyond ARM's traditional licensing model. Rather than serving solely as a processor architecture provider, the company is increasingly positioning itself as a core infrastructure platform supporting the next generation of AI-powered data centers.

How Do Zacks Estimates Compare for COHR & ARM?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for COHR’s fiscal 2026 sales and EPS indicates year-over-year growth of 22% and 55%, respectively. EPS estimates have been trending upward over the past 60 days.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ARM’s current-year sales suggests 20% year-over-year growth, while EPS is expected to grow 19%. EPS estimates have been trending downward over the past 60 days.

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COHR’s Valuation Reflects Strong Growth PotentialWhile COHR appears attractively valued with a forward 12-month P/E of 36.5X versus its median of 39.2X, ARM's higher forward P/E of 120.7X, below its median of 122.9X, reflects investor confidence in its strong earnings growth potential.

Why Coherent Appears to Be the Better PickWhile both companies are well positioned to benefit from the AI infrastructure buildout, Coherent emerges as the more compelling investment. The company combines accelerating demand, improving profitability, and exceptional revenue visibility through long-term customer commitments, reducing the uncertainty typically associated with hardware businesses. Its expanding role in AI networking infrastructure provides exposure to a critical segment of the AI ecosystem, while operational efficiencies continue to enhance earnings quality. Although Arm possesses a powerful competitive moat, its premium valuation and moderating earnings outlook leave less room for upside. Coherent offers a stronger balance of growth, visibility, and valuation.

While COHR carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), ARM carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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LOWELL, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of $ 0.45 (forty five cents) per common share. The dividend is payable to stockholders of record on August 7, 2026 and will be paid on August 21, 2026.

About J.B. Hunt

J.B. Hunt’s vision is to create the most efficient transportation network in North America. The company’s industry-leading solutions and mode-neutral approach generate value for customers by eliminating waste, reducing costs and enhancing supply chain visibility. Powered by one of the largest company-owned fleets in the country and third-party capacity through its J.B. Hunt 360°® digital freight marketplace, J.B. Hunt can meet the unique shipping needs of any business, from first mile to final delivery, and every shipment in-between. Through disciplined investments in its people, technology and capacity, J.B. Hunt is delivering exceptional value and service that enable long-term growth for the company and its stakeholders.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is an S&P 500 company and a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. Its stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. The company’s services include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single source, last mile, transload and more. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.

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Key Takeaways SoundHound is expanding restaurant automation with OASYS across drive-thrus, kiosks, phones and chat.AI-enabled drive-thru locations generated higher revenues for a major QSR customer than comparable stores.First-quarter 2026 revenues rose 52%, while cash reached about $216 million with no debt. SoundHound AI (SOUN - Free Report) is strengthening its position as a leading provider of AI-powered restaurant automation, making 2026 an important year for the company. While SoundHound is still expanding beyond its automotive roots, its growing traction in restaurants, combined with new agentic AI capabilities, could make it one of the industry's key disruptors.

A major catalyst is SoundHound's newly launched OASYS platform, a self-learning agentic AI system that allows businesses to build, deploy and continuously improve AI agents across drive-thrus, kiosks, phones, web, chat and other customer touchpoints. This unified platform significantly reduces deployment time while enabling restaurants to automate ordering, customer service and workflow management with minimal manual intervention.

The company's restaurant momentum is also becoming increasingly tangible. Management noted that a major quick-service restaurant (QSR) customer found AI-enabled drive-thru locations generated higher revenues than comparable stores without SoundHound's technology. The company also reported rising cross-selling opportunities among restaurant customers and growing adoption of its Voice Insights analytics platform, suggesting that customers are expanding beyond initial deployments.

Another potential growth driver is the planned acquisition of LivePerson. Once completed, the transaction will combine SoundHound's voice AI with LivePerson's digital messaging capabilities, enabling restaurants to offer seamless customer interactions across voice, text and chat. The acquisition is also expected to expand cross-selling opportunities while broadening the company's enterprise customer base.

Financially, SoundHound appears well positioned to support these initiatives. First-quarter 2026 revenues rose 52% year over year to a record level, the company ended the quarter with approximately $216 million in cash and no debt, and management reaffirmed its full-year revenue outlook of $225-$260 million.

Although continued losses and execution risks around integrating LivePerson remain challenges, SoundHound's expanding restaurant footprint, differentiated voice AI technology and growing enterprise ecosystem position it well to become a meaningful force in restaurant automation during 2026.

Restaurant AI Competition Is IntensifyingNCR Voyix (VYX - Free Report) is one of SoundHound's strongest competitors in restaurant automation due to its extensive restaurant software ecosystem spanning point-of-sale, payment processing, self-service kiosks and digital ordering. NCR Voyix has deep relationships with leading restaurant chains and continues to enhance its AI-driven ordering and operational capabilities.

While NCR Voyix primarily focuses on restaurant commerce infrastructure, it is still expanding its conversational AI capabilities. This creates an opportunity for the company to compete directly with SoundHound as restaurants increasingly seek integrated voice-enabled ordering and customer engagement solutions.

Par Technology (PAR - Free Report) is another major rival, offering cloud-based restaurant management software, digital ordering, loyalty programs, back-office solutions and restaurant analytics. Through acquisitions and continued product development, Par Technology has built a comprehensive platform serving thousands of restaurant locations.

As restaurants increasingly adopt AI to improve order accuracy, labor productivity and customer experience, Par Technology is embedding more automation across its software suite. While Par Technology offers a broad restaurant operating platform, SoundHound differentiates itself with its proprietary voice AI, agentic AI platform and drive-thru automation capabilities, positioning the company to capture a larger share of AI-first restaurant deployments.

SOUN’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesSoundHound shares have lost 34.2% year to date (YTD), underperforming the industry, as shown below:

SOUN’s YTD Price Performance

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From a valuation standpoint, SOUN trades at a forward price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 11.18, slightly above the industry’s average.

SOUN’s P/S Ratio (Forward 12-Month) vs. Industry

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Over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for SoundHound’s 2026 loss per share has remained unchanged at 18 cents, as shown below. The expected loss also remains wider than the previous year’s loss of 13 cents.

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Financial markets run on speed, often pricing in geopolitical shifts fractions of a second before standard retail feeds register a headline. For high-frequency trading firms and quantitative hedge funds, paying a steep premium for a latency advantage can be a required cost of doing business.

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$20.17 Trump Media & Technology Group NASDAQ: DJT plans to launch Truth API—a licensed data feed that will automatically deliver verified Truth Social posts to institutional customers in milliseconds—on Aug. 1, 2026.

The prevailing narrative surrounding Trump Media historically centers on its consumer-facing social network and the associated retail user base.

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The fundamental reality of operating an advertising-supported consumer platform has proven exceptionally challenging in the current macroeconomic environment.

Building an infrastructure to support millions of free users requires immense capital, often leading to severe margin compression before a platform ever achieves true scale.

Trading Pennies in Ad Spend for Six-Figure ContractsEvaluating Trump Media through a traditional fundamental lens requires addressing the immediate financial metrics.

Trump Media generated $3.68 million in total revenue during 2025, with first-quarter 2026 revenue coming in just over $870,000. The trailing 12-month net margin is deeply negative at 29,103%, which is difficult to interpret, given the company’s unusually small revenue base and the fact that its 2025 loss included substantial investment-related losses. Valuing an enterprise with a $2.6 billion market capitalization against those distinct sales figures yields a price-to-sales ratio that defies standard value investing principles.

The Truth API marks a structural pivot aimed at rectifying those exact metrics. Instead of chasing fractions of a cent in retail ad spend, Trump Media is adding an enterprise software-as-a-service model. The machine-readable feed will give institutional clients machine-readable access to posts from 10 influential Truth Social accounts within milliseconds of publication. The service will reportedly cost up to $100,000 per month, or $60,000 per month with a three-year commitment.

The unit economics here could materially alter the fundamental outlook for Trump Media. Securing just four enterprise clients at the premium tier would yield $4.8 million annually, instantly outpacing the entire gross revenue Trump Media generated in 2025. This could redefine the path to profitability, shifting the focus away from mass-audience acquisition toward specialized B2B data licensing.

High Beta Meets High-Margin Revenue GrowthPricing market-moving information requires historical context. A Truth Social post regarding international tariffs in April 2025 triggered a 9.5% single-day rally in the broader index, while statements on U.S.-Iran relations in March 2026 caused immediate price dislocations in the crude oil market. Algorithms executing trades milliseconds ahead of standard public feeds form the core value proposition for prospective Truth API buyers.

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Trump Media currently trades around $9.40. Trading dynamics reveal a high beta of 4.10, indicating DJT moves with over four times the volatility of the broader market.

This metric pairs with a heavily bearish short-interest profile. When fundamental shifts occur in highly shorted equities, the mechanics for a sharp upside price dislocation become a distinct possibility. If the upcoming API launch produces material revenue news, it could force short sellers to cover their positions and the resulting buy-side pressure could be aggressive.

Trump Media also authorized a $400 million share repurchase program in June 2025, permitting the buyback of up to 10.2% of outstanding shares at the time. This authorization acts as a potential floor against further margin compression, providing potential capital support just as the new revenue model comes online.

Current top-tier institutional positioning remains negligible at around 4.3%, with funds like Handelsbanken Fonder AB holding just 0.02% of shares. Demonstrating repeatable enterprise software revenue is often the primary vehicle for attracting broader institutional capital, which could help stabilize a volatile shareholder base over the long term.

Mitigating Digital Risks With Hard Asset InvestmentsEvaluating a specialized data provider requires a critical look at the underlying asset. The inherent vulnerability for Trump Media is key-person concentration risk. The API's demand elasticity relies on one specific account continuing to bypass standard press channels in favor of exclusive social media disclosures. If regulatory interventions or ethics litigation compel simultaneous public disclosure of presidential policies, the latency edge could narrow or disappear.

Trump Media appears to recognize these structural vulnerabilities and is actively deploying capital to offset them. Recent corporate announcements confirm the settlement of critical legacy legal disputes, reducing legal uncertainty.

More critically, emerging reports indicate an aggressive capital deployment strategy outside the digital media sector, specifically eyeing nuclear energy investments. Trump Media has agreed to an all-stock merger with fusion developer TAE Technologies. The transaction remains pending, but if completed, it would move the company well beyond digital media. It would, however, add significant execution, financing, and commercialization risk.

Diversifying into hard assets while operating a high-margin data licensing business creates a much more resilient financial profile than operating a standalone social media application.

Trump Media also recently transferred 2,650 Bitcoin, valued at nearly $205 million, to Crypto.com, reflecting a high-risk tolerance in treasury management that strays far from traditional cash equivalents.

Watching for Material Revenue ConfirmationAdding an institutional data feed to a consumer network is a complex endeavor.

Demand for a six-figure social media feed remains unproven, especially when comprehensive institutional data terminals from established financial data providers cost a fraction of the quoted price for the Truth API. Quantitative funds will rigorously test the feed's latency against traditional scraping methods before committing to long-term enterprise contracts.

The optionality embedded in the Trump Media data extends well beyond immediate trading latency. Trump Media indicated an intent to explore licensing the platform's historical text archives to artificial intelligence (AI) developers. Training large language models requires vast amounts of proprietary conversational data, creating an additional scalable revenue stream not tied solely to daily market volatility.

If Trump Media packages its archives for AI model training, the total addressable market expands well beyond the specialized high-frequency trading niche.

Investors might consider watching for evidence that the Truth API can produce material, repeatable revenue in upcoming quarterly filings. Disclosed contract values, enterprise customer acquisition rates, and any materialized AI licensing agreements offer the clearest evidence that Trump Media is building a scalable business.

Cautious market participants may prefer to wait for official revenue confirmation from the API launch before allocating capital, while those with a higher risk tolerance may want to closely monitor the mechanics of underlying volatility as the August rollout approaches.

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As such, the Zacks rating upgrade for Bright Minds Biosciences Inc. is essentially a positive comment on its earnings outlook that could have a favorable impact on its stock price.

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GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 22, 2026 7:30 AM EDT

Company Participants

Michael Lapides - Vice President of Investor Relations
Scott Strazik - CEO, President & Director
Kenneth Parks - Chief Financial Officer

Conference Call Participants

Nicole DeBlase - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division
Andrew Obin - BofA Securities, Research Division
Nigel Coe - Wolfe Research, LLC
Andrew Kaplowitz - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Ameet Thakkar - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research
David Arcaro - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Joseph Ritchie - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Christopher Dendrinos - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division
Sunaina Ocalan - Bernstein Institutional Services LLC, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to GE Vernova's Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] My name is Liz, and I will be your conference coordinator today. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.

I would now like to turn the program over to your host for today's conference, Michael Lapides, Vice President of Investor Relations. Please proceed.

Michael Lapides
Vice President of Investor Relations

Thank you. Welcome to GE Vernova's Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call. I'm joined today by our CEO, Scott Strazik; and CFO, Ken Parks.

Our conference call remarks will include both GAAP and non-GAAP financial results. Reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP measures can be found in today's Form 10-Q press release and the presentation slides, all of which are available on our website. Please note that unless otherwise specified, our year-over-year commentary or variances on orders, revenue, adjusted and segment EBITDA, and margin discussed during our prepared remarks are on an organic basis, which includes the removal of the impact of our Prolec GE acquisition.

We will make forward-looking statements about our performance. These statements are based on how we see things

Artificial intelligence has fueled a surge in demand for power infrastructure, but GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) says investors may still be underestimating just how far into the future that demand now stretches.

Speaking on the company’s second-quarter earnings call Wednesday, CEO Scott Strazik said GE Vernova expects to finish the year with at least 125 gigawatts of gas turbines under contract—enough to leave the company “mostly sold out through ’30” while already filling production slots for the following year.

The comments offer one of the clearest signs yet that utilities, hyperscalers and other large customers are locking in electricity infrastructure years in advance as AI data centers, electrification and grid modernization reshape long-term power demand.

Production Slots Are Filling Years AheadGE Vernova’s gas power business continued to benefit from strong global demand during the quarter, signing 20 gigawatts of equipment orders and slot reservation agreements while increasing total contracted capacity from 100 gigawatts to 116 gigawatts. The company now expects that figure to reach at least 125 gigawatts before year-end.

Strazik said the company already has “agreements signed into ’31” and expects “to have sold more than half of the 30 gigawatts of ’31 production slots by the end of this year,” underscoring how customers are committing to capacity years before equipment is scheduled to ship.

The visibility extends even further. During the question-and-answer session, Strazik revealed there are already “active discussions for ’32 and beyond,” although he cautioned that it is too early to discuss the timing of future contracts.

Why Investors Should Pay AttentionThe headline isn’t simply that GE Vernova has a record backlog. It’s what that backlog says about the durability of electricity demand.

While much of Wall Street has tied the company’s momentum to AI data centers, management described a much broader investment cycle. Strazik said “the long-cycle electric power industry is in the early stages of a multi-decade growth opportunity,” adding that GE Vernova is “in the early stages of this electricity investment supercycle.”

That confidence is allowing the company to expand production capacity without building entirely new factories. GE Vernova now expects annual gas turbine output to reach 30 gigawatts by 2030 through lean manufacturing improvements and incremental investments within its existing footprint, with much of that expansion effectively supported by customer commitments already on the books.

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The market has been razor-focused on soaring oil prices this year, and rightfully so. But not paying attention to the broader energy landscape would be a mistake and potentially a missed investment opportunity.

That’s according to Chronometer Partners Chief Investment Officer Matthew Smith, who says there is a huge emerging opportunity in natural gas.

Smith’s argument is built on the thesis that, as power demand increases due to an oil crunch and the needs of artificial intelligence, natural gas will quickly become the best game in town.

Here are the stocks to buy before that happens.

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Why natural gas will see increased demand and ramp up productionSmith sees natural gas exports in the U.S. ramping from 15 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per day to 35 Bcf by the end of 2030. Smith also expects current excess supply to dwindle and there to eventually be a 5 Bcf deficit of natural gas per day “before the full force of AI demand.”

“Natural gas, which [represents] over 40% of U.S. power generation, is imminently going to become the most important fuel in the country,” Smith said on a recent podcast, according to MarketWatch.

“Gas has lulled everybody to sleep, but what happens is these structural things start to fall into place in 2027-2028, and we start to draw [down] meaningfully in the middle of 2028.”

Interestingly, according to Henry Hub natural gas spot prices provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, prices per million British thermal units (BTU) have dropped from $3.62 per million BTU in February to $3.15 in June.

Smith believes that the demand for AI-driven compute, particularly among hyperscalers, could double or triple.

The stocks that will benefitSmith recommends several ways to play this looming natural gas crunch.

U.S. natural gas producers like Expand Energy (EXE +4.48%) and Range Resources have quick access to natural gas and can therefore more quickly ramp production, according to Smith.

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Smith also thinks other renewable energy sources, such as solar and nuclear, could see increased demand, as they are among the few logical ways to counter higher electricity prices.

“… The only viable solution is to build large-scale nuclear as fast as possible, which would mean it needs to come on in 2033 or 2034,” Smith said.

He thinks a larger nuclear company like Cameco could potentially get up and running in that time frame. Solar stocks Smith likes include XPLR Infrastructure and Clearway Energy.

Ultimately, I agree with Smith’s view that natural gas and other alternative sources of energy could be a good place to park some capital.

What the Iran war has shown many people and investors is that there’s likely to be greater emphasis on domestic energy production and alternative energy, if nothing else, for national security.

Iran’s greatest weapon in this war has been the ability to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the global oil supply travels daily under normal times.

This has made Americans, who are largely removed from war, feel the pain in their finances.

I also think that regardless of what happens with AI, power demand is likely to move higher because the electric grid has seen very few updates in decades.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The European Commission has today formally cleared the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) ("WBD") by Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) ("Paramount"), representing a major milestone in completing the transaction in line with the publicly stated timeline.

Paramount has already received competition clearances from antitrust and competition authorities in the following jurisdictions: the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Kuwait, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Ukraine, and the COMESA Competition Commission (the regional competition authority for the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa). Additionally, Paramount has received foreign direct investment clearances in Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Slovenia, Belgium, Czechia, New Zealand, Italy, and Romania. The transaction was also unconditionally approved by European Commission under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation regime and by the Austrian Federal Competition Authority under its media merger control regime.

With the clearance from the European Commission, bodies and governments representing 65 jurisdictions have either cleared the transaction or chosen not to challenge it on competition and/or foreign direct investment grounds.

These clearances recognize that the combination of Paramount and WBD will enhance consumer choice and enable a creative-first company to invest in more projects and bring stories to audiences worldwide. It will create a scaled media and entertainment company capable of competing with the tech companies that have come to dominate the industry, strengthening the media ecosystem and creating more opportunities for creatives both in front of and behind the camera.

The conclusions reached by the European Commission directly refute key assumptions that underpin the state AGs' complaint seeking to block the transaction. In its finding that "at film production level, enough film studios remain as competitors in the EEA", the European Commission correctly defined the market as including "smaller US studios such as Amazon MGM, A24 and Lionsgate, as well as European studios" in addition to "other major US studios like Disney, NBC Universal and Sony." The European Commission did not find that high-budget or 'blockbuster' films constituted a relevant market. It rather considered them as an element of differentiation in its competitive assessment, and found that the market will remain competitive for these types of films too. In coming to the conclusion that "as regards the AV value chain, the Commission's investigation showed that enough alternative competitors remain to exert sufficient competitive pressure on the merged entity in the EEA", the European Commission rightly considered streaming platforms as competing directly with linear TV. These conclusions further undermine the market definition relied upon by the state AGs in their complaint. 

"Today's approval from the European Commission marks another significant milestone in bringing Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery together. We appreciate the Commission's constructive engagement and thorough analysis throughout its review," said Makan Delrahim, Chief Legal Officer, Paramount. "Not only does this combination not pose any competitive harms, it actually enhances competition by creating a scaled media and entertainment company with the ability to truly challenge the tech platforms that have come to dominate the industry. By strengthening competition it will support increased investment in content, expand opportunities for creatives and deliver greater choice for consumers. We are pleased that the European Commission, following its robust review, joins other bodies, including the United States Department of Justice, Australia's ACCC, Canada's CCB, Brazil's CADE, China's SAMR and South Africa, in concluding that this transaction does not harm competition and can proceed, further underscoring its potential to strengthen the global media and entertainment ecosystem."

The transaction brings together the two companies' complementary strengths to create more competition and support greater investment in storytelling and talent. Paramount has proactively made clear its plans and incentives for the combined company: to increase output to at least 30 high-quality films annually, each of which will receive a full theatrical release starting immediately; to continue licensing content to and acquiring content from third parties; and to preserve iconic brands with independent creative leadership.

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About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation

Paramount, a Skydance Corporation is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. PSKY's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS, CBS News, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Paramount Sports Entertainment.

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Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" regarding the Merger. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of PSKY or WBD. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk that the closing conditions for the Merger will not be satisfied, including the risk that clearances under applicable antitrust or regulatory laws will not be obtained; the possibility that the transaction will not be completed in the expected timeframe or at all; potential adverse effects to the businesses of PSKY or WBD during the pendency of the transaction, such as employee departures or distraction of management from business operations; the risk of stockholder litigation relating to the transaction, including resulting expense or delay; the potential that the expected benefits and opportunities of the Merger, if completed, may not be realized or may take longer to realize than expected; risks related to PSKY's streaming business; the adverse impact on PSKY's advertising revenues as a result of changes in consumer behavior, advertising market conditions and deficiencies in audience measurement; risks related to operating in highly competitive and dynamic industries; the unpredictable nature of consumer behavior, as well as evolving technologies and distribution models; risks related to PSKY's decisions to invest in new businesses, products, services and technologies, and the evolution of PSKY's business strategy; the potential for loss of carriage or other reduction in, or the impact of negotiations for, the distribution of PSKY's content; damage to PSKY's reputation or brands; losses due to asset impairment charges for goodwill, content and long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets; liabilities related to discontinued operations and former businesses; increasing scrutiny of, and evolving expectations for, sustainability initiatives; evolving business continuity, cybersecurity, privacy and data protection and similar risks; challenges in protecting and maintaining PSKY's intellectual property rights; domestic and global political, economic and regulatory factors affecting PSKY's businesses generally; the inability to hire or retain key employees or secure creative talent; disruptions to PSKY's operations as a result of labor disputes; risks and costs associated with the integration of, and PSKY's ability to integrate, the businesses of Paramount Global and Skydance successfully and to achieve anticipated synergies; litigation relating to the transactions contemplated by the transaction agreement entered into on July 7, 2024, between Paramount Global and Skydance, potentially resulting in substantial costs; volatility in the price of PSKY's Class B common stock; the effect PSKY's dual-class capital structure and the concentrated ownership may have on the price of its Class B common stock or business; risks related to a private sale of a controlling interest in PSKY, including that PSKY's stockholders may not realize any change of control premium on shares of PSKY's Class B common stock and that PSKY may become subject to the control of a presently unknown third party; risks associated with PSKY's status as a "controlled company" under Nasdaq rules, including its exemption from certain corporate governance requirements; risks associated with the lack of voting rights of PSKY's Class B common stock; risks that anti-takeover provisions in PSKY's amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the "Charter") and amended and restated bylaws, and under Delaware law, could deter, delay, or prevent a change of control; risks that exclusive forum provisions in the Charter could limit a stockholder's choice of forum for certain claims and discourage lawsuits against PSKY's directors and officers; risks that corporate opportunity provisions in the Charter could permit certain persons to pursue competitive opportunities that might otherwise be available to PSKY; risks associated with PSKY's holding company structure, including its dependence on distributions from its subsidiaries to meet tax obligations and other cash requirements; risks related to PSKY's indebtedness, including PSKY's substantial outstanding debt obligations; risks related to PSKY's ability to incur substantially more debt and PSKY's ability to meet the financial and other covenants contained in the agreements governing PSKY's indebtedness; risks relating to PSKY's ability to deleverage the business in accordance with management's targets, including risks arising from assumptions, uncertainties and contingencies that may affect PSKY's ability to reduce indebtedness; risks relating to management's ability to execute on its strategic plan and improve its financial profile and cash flows from operations; and risks relating to any capital or other financing PSKY may have to raise in order to reduce its indebtedness following the Merger. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other factors and the general risks associated with the respective businesses of PSKY and WBD can be found in PSKY's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 25, 2026, and PSKY's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026, filed with the SEC on May 4, 2026, including, in each case, in the sections captioned "Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and PSKY's subsequent filings with the SEC, and WBD's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2026, and WBD's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026, filed with the SEC on May 6, 2026, including, in each case, in the sections captioned "Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and WBD's subsequent filings with the SEC. Copies of these filings, as well as subsequent filings, are available online at www.sec.gov, ir.wbd.com or on request from PSKY or WBD. PSKY undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as required by law. 

SOURCE Paramount Skydance Corporation

Investors with an interest in Automotive - Original Equipment stocks have likely encountered both Lear (LEA) and Modine (MOD). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Oscar Health has rerated to the $30 range, reflecting its strong performance but reduced asymmetry versus prior opportunities. Risk Adjustment Transfer dynamics and plan mix will pressure EPS and margins in Q2 and beyond, despite an encouraging Q1 medical loss ratio. I expect MLR to rise to the mid-to-high seventies and negative EPS for upcoming quarters, with SG&A likely flat as tech efficiencies are offset.

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Cathie Wood is doing the Cathie Wood thing again. SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX | SPCX Price Prediction)  is down 38% from its recent peak and trading below its IPO price; the lockup clock is ticking, and the founder of the firm that manages $30 billion in assets just told Fox Business on July 22, 2026, that the company “could become the most important company in history.” Not the decade. History. ARK is buying more instead of trimming.

The underlying claim is more interesting than the headline, because Wood is not defending a rocket business anymore. She is defending an AI holding company that happens to own the world’s cheapest way to leave the atmosphere. The public-market proxies for this thesis, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB), tell you what the market thinks of the space-and-AI trade right now. Tesla is down 14% year to date, and Rocket Lab is down 27% over the past month. Wood is buying anyway.

The Moat Wood Is Actually Defending “SpaceX has a first mover advantage. It will be difficult. It has a ten year lead and the key has been reusable rockets.” That decade of iteration shows up in one number that matters more than any valuation multiple. SpaceX controls 70% of satellites in orbit. Reusable boosters are the reason. Every competitor has to build the flywheel from zero while SpaceX is already spinning it.

Rocket Lab is the closest publicly traded pure-play alternative, and Peter Beck’s team is running the correct playbook. Q1 2026 revenue hit $200.35 million, up 63.46% year over year, with a backlog of $2.20 billion and non-GAAP gross margins of 43.0%. Neutron, the medium-lift vehicle meant to compete with Falcon 9, is targeted for its debut launch later in 2026 after a stage-1 tank test failure pushed the timeline. That is the state of “second place” in launch. Impressive, growing, and still years behind.

The Real Thesis Is Orbital Data Centers Rockets are the setup. The punchline is compute. Wood argued that “The secret to scaling technologies is falling costs as units increase… SpaceX has a first mover advantage with 70% of the satellites and beyond that we have the global data centers, orbital data centers so they will be the most economic and will allow Elon and team the opportunity to develop… some of the most sophisticated frontier models in the world at the lowest cost.”

If you own launch, you own the cheapest way to put racks of GPUs into orbit where solar is free, and cooling is a physics problem instead of a water bill. The GAO flagged this exact concept in April, noting that data centers could account for up to 12% of U.S. electrical demand by 2028 and that since January 2026, the FCC has received three applications from U.S. companies for large satellite constellations operating as data centers. Wood says SpaceX is already renting data center capacity to Anthropic and Google. If that scales, the company competes with hyperscalers, not Boeing (NYSE:BA).

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Tesla is the tell. Tesla disclosed a roughly $2 billion equity investment in SpaceX in Q1 2026 and is partnering with SpaceX on a vertically integrated semiconductor fab at Gigafactory Texas. Elon is stitching his companies into one AI-industrial stack. The Q1 filing shows where the money moves.

The Multi-Trillion Stack Versus the $116 Billion Unlock Wood’s final flourish stacks the businesses on top of each other. “Ultimately SpaceX when they combine the most powerful, the robotaxi opportunity, the orbital data center opportunity… There are lots of opportunities and they are multi trillion dollar opportunities.” She also framed AI productivity as a generational advantage for U.S. companies, with Chinese competitors looking less efficient despite throwing raw compute at the problem.

Now the ugly part. SpaceX is set to unlock $116 billion in shares after IPO restrictions lift. That is a supply wave arriving into a stock already down 38%. Prediction markets are pricing 96.4% odds against S&P 500 inclusion in 2026, meaning index-fund buying will not rescue the float. Nasdaq-100 inclusion is already resolved yes, which helps, but does not neutralize the coming supply.

Wood’s thesis is coherent and more sophisticated than the headline suggests. The launch moat is real, the orbital compute angle is not science fiction, and the Tesla-SpaceX-xAI convergence is happening in filings. Whether you buy the dip depends on whether you can sit through the unlock. Wood can. Most retail cannot.

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SpaceX SPCX shares remain in focus after Elon Musk issued a pointed warning to those betting against his space infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) company.

In his latest post on X, the billionaire wrote: “Survival probability of firms who maintain significant short position in SPCX over time is very low.”

Musk’s comment arrives at a time when SpaceX stock has fallen out of favor with investors mostly because of valuation concerns. At writing, it’s down 40% versus its post-IPO high of over $200.

Bearish sentiment surrounding the space and AI conglomerate has intensified rather quickly.

Short sellers have built a massive $25 billion wager against SpaceX – with “short interest” soaring from 40 million shares a month ago to 206 million shares, representing roughly 32% of its public float.

Experts attribute this rapid acceleration in short positions to traders pricing in negative catalysts – including the firm’s high valuation multiple (over 80x sales).

Additionally, short sellers are betting that multi-billion-dollar annual net losses, fuelled by heavy AI compute expenditures, will continue to pressure SPCX shares in the near-term.

Despite rising bets against SpaceX shares, bulls contend that the current setup leaves short sellers vulnerable to a classic short squeeze.

With nearly a third of the active float sold short, any positive catalyst could trigger a violent buying scramble as bears rush to cover their positions.

In the near-term, this could kick off as soon as next month as SpaceX reports its very first quarterly earnings as a public company on August 4th.

If Starlink subscriber momentum, space launch revenues, or margin figures top expectations, the resulting rally could force margin calls and accelerate upward momentum.

Investors should note, however, that the potential for a squeeze is complicated by upcoming supply changes.

Following the earnings print, the initial post-IPO lock-up restrictions will begin to expire, releasing millions of insider and employee shares into the public float.

This incoming surge of liquidity will expand the tradable supply, making shares significantly easier for bears to borrow and cover over time.

In short, while long-term investors align with Elon Musk’s vision of dominating space logistics and next-gen connectivity, near-term traders remain sharply divided until the August numbers provide concrete clarity.

Despite recent underperformance, SPCX stock hasn’t fallen entirely out of favour with high-profile names.

For example, Cathie Wood – the chief executive of Ark Invest – continues to invest in SpaceX on the pullback, believing it could eventually become the most important company in history.

And Wall Street analysts seem to agree with her optimism. The consensus rating on SPCX sits at Moderate Buy currently, with price targets going as high as $800, signaling a more than 6x potential over time.