GE Aerospace po rekordním čtvrtletí uvedla, že problémem není poptávka, ale kapacita výroby a servisu. Firma zvýšila výhled a má backlog komerčních služeb zhruba 170 miliard USD.
In fact, despite one of the company’s strongest quarters in recent memory, Culp insisted there would be “no victory laps.”
The comment wasn’t about managing expectations. It reflected a broader shift in GE Aerospace’s investment story. For years, investors worried whether commercial aviation demand would fully recover after the pandemic. Now, management says the bigger challenge is keeping up with it.
Demand Isn’t The Problem AnymoreThe clearest evidence came during the question-and-answer session, when Culp described the company’s outlook beyond 2026.
“It’s much more a supply side challenge than it is demand,” Culp said, adding that “there are no victory laps here in Evendale today” as the company prepares for another year of growth.
That theme surfaced repeatedly throughout the call.
Culp said customer behavior has remained resilient despite macro uncertainty, pointing to robust service orders, declining parked aircraft and an oversubscribed maintenance network as signs that airlines continue investing in engine maintenance and fleet availability. He added that demand has been “far more resilient than maybe many of us would have expected.”
Mohamed Ali, president and CEO of Commercial Engines & Services, delivered perhaps the simplest summary of management’s view. “We do not have a demand problem,” Ali said.
Instead, executives repeatedly pointed to supply chain capacity, manufacturing throughput and maintenance output as the factors that will determine how much of that demand GE Aerospace can ultimately convert into revenue.
The Next Growth Story Is ExecutionThat helps explain why Culp spent as much time discussing Flight Deck, supplier collaboration and factory productivity as he did the quarter’s financial results.
The company highlighted AI-enabled process improvements that cut demand-signal processing time by nearly 90%, production initiatives that reduced lead times for critical engine components, and supplier Kaizens that improved inspection times by 90%.
Those efforts are aimed at solving what management increasingly sees as its primary bottleneck: delivering enough engines, spare parts and shop visits to satisfy an industry where demand continues to outpace available capacity.
The strategy appears to be working. GE Aerospace ended the quarter with a commercial services backlog of roughly $170 billion, while CFO Rahul Ghai said more than 95% of third-quarter spare-parts revenue is already backed by orders in hand and planned shop removals exceed the company’s full-year guidance by more than 40%.
Why Investors Should Pay AttentionMany industrial companies spend earnings calls convincing investors that demand is healthy. GE Aerospace largely skipped that conversation.
Instead, management argued that the long-term opportunity is already in place, supported by an installed engine base of roughly 80,000 engines, decades-long service contracts and a growing aftermarket business. The focus now is on expanding capacity fast enough to capitalize on it.
That’s why Culp’s “no victory laps” remark may have been the most revealing quote of the call. Even after raising guidance across the board, GE Aerospace’s leadership is signaling that future shareholder returns will depend less on whether airlines keep flying and more on whether the company can continue removing the operational bottlenecks standing between record demand and record results.
GE Stock Price Activity: GE Aerospace shares were up 2.54% at $354.50 at the time of publication on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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Travelers ve 2. čtvrtletí vykázala core income ve výši 2,2 miliardy USD a core return on equity 24,9 % díky silnému upisování, vyšším investičním výnosům a příznivému vývoji rezerv.
Allstate’s Comeback Is Turning Into a Profit MachineTravelers Companies NYSE: TRV reported what executives described as an “excellent” second quarter of 2026, supported by strong underwriting results across all three business segments, higher investment income and favorable reserve development.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alan Schnitzer said the insurer earned core income of $2.2 billion, or $10.04 per diluted share, and generated a core return on equity of 24.9% for the quarter. Over the trailing four quarters, Travelers produced a core return on equity of 24.2%.
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3 Insurance Stocks That Can Act as a New Inflation Hedge “We’re pleased to report an excellent second quarter and another in a sustained run of successful quarters, with very strong underwriting performance across all three segments and a terrific result from our investment portfolio,” Schnitzer said.
Pre-tax underwriting income totaled $1.7 billion, while the combined ratio improved to 83.6%. The underlying combined ratio improved to 84.1%, which management attributed to a lower underlying loss ratio. Chief Financial Officer Dan Frey said underlying underwriting income reached $1.3 billion after tax, marking the company’s eighth consecutive quarter above $1 billion.
Investment Income and Capital Returns Strengthen Results 3 Insurance Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs With More Room to RunAfter-tax net investment income rose 14% from the prior-year quarter to $883 million. Frey said fixed income investment income benefited from higher yields and a higher level of invested assets, while alternative investment income also increased. He noted that new money yields at the end of the second quarter were about 90 basis points above the yield embedded in the portfolio.
Travelers expects fixed income net investment income, including earnings from short-term securities, of approximately $840 million in the third quarter and roughly $870 million in the fourth quarter, consistent with prior guidance, Frey said.
Operating cash flow was $1.9 billion for the quarter and surpassed $11 billion over the trailing 12 months. Adjusted book value per share, which excludes unrealized investment gains and losses, was $168.20 at quarter-end, up 16% from a year earlier.
The company returned more than $1.5 billion of capital to shareholders during the quarter, including $266 million of dividends and $1.3 billion of share repurchases. Frey said Travelers had about $3.9 billion remaining under prior board authorizations for buybacks.
Schnitzer emphasized that the company’s capital management priorities remain reinvestment in the business, organic or inorganic, where attractive returns are available, followed by returning excess capital to shareholders.
Business Insurance Posts Record Segment Income Business Insurance generated segment income of $1.2 billion, a second-quarter record, according to Greg Toczydlowski, president of Business Insurance. The segment’s underlying combined ratio was 88.2%, also a second-quarter record.
Net written premiums in Business Insurance reached $6 billion. Excluding the impact of the sale of the company’s Canadian business in the first quarter, net written premiums increased 5% from the prior-year quarter. Toczydlowski said growth was led by a 7% increase in Middle Market and a 4% increase in Select.
National property premiums declined as Travelers maintained disciplined underwriting standards, passing on business where pricing and terms did not align with the company’s view of risk. However, Schnitzer said property premiums were higher in both small commercial and middle market businesses.
Renewal premium change in the segment was 4.8%. Excluding property, renewal premium change was 7.8% and roughly flat sequentially. Retention remained strong at 86%, while new business reached a quarterly record of $805 million, up 8% from the prior-year quarter.
In response to an analyst question about whether Travelers might relax underwriting standards or pricing to accelerate growth given its elevated return on equity, Schnitzer rejected the idea.
“Competing on pricing in this business is a fool’s errand,” Schnitzer said. He added that Travelers’ objective is to compete on franchise value rather than lower prices.
Bond & Specialty Insurance Benefits From Surety Growth Bond & Specialty Insurance reported segment income of $234 million and a combined ratio of 82.8%. Net written premiums rose 14% to a record $1.2 billion.
Jeff Klenk, president of Bond & Specialty Insurance, said domestic management liability retention improved to 88%, while renewal premium change remained consistent. New business in that area increased 8%.
The company’s surety business posted 40% growth in net written premiums, also reaching a record level. Klenk said production was broad across the portfolio and included a small number of large projects as well as increased bonding for data center development.
Asked about the durability of surety growth, Klenk said surety production can vary because most production comes from new bonds rather than renewals. Still, he said Travelers is positioned to benefit from future infrastructure investment, including public spending and data center-related projects.
Personal Insurance Delivers Strong Profitability Personal Insurance generated segment income of $827 million. Michael Klein, president of Personal Insurance, said the result reflected strong underlying underwriting income, modest catastrophe losses and favorable prior-year reserve development.
The segment’s combined ratio was 79.5%, while the underlying combined ratio was 77.3%. Net written premiums totaled $4.3 billion, with solid retention in both automobile and homeowners and higher new business in homeowners.
In automobile, the combined ratio was 82.8%, including a 4.5-point benefit from favorable prior-year reserve development. The underlying combined ratio improved slightly more than three points from the prior-year quarter to 85.8%. Klein said favorable loss experience across coverages contributed to the improvement, including about a two-point benefit from re-estimating the prior quarter in the current year.
In homeowners and other, the combined ratio was 76.7%, reflecting modest catastrophe losses and very strong underlying underwriting income. The underlying combined ratio was 70.1%, comparable with a strong prior-year quarter.
Klein said Travelers continues to pursue profitable growth by adjusting rates to reflect profitability, enhancing product and pricing segmentation, refining eligibility restrictions and seeking new agent appointments and book consolidation opportunities.
Technology, AI and Reinsurance Remain Focus Areas Executives repeatedly pointed to technology and artificial intelligence initiatives as contributors to underwriting performance and efficiency. Schnitzer said Travelers continues to invest more than $1.5 billion annually, including in focused technology initiatives such as AI, to strengthen competitive advantages.
Toczydlowski highlighted AI advancements in Travis, the company’s digital platform for small commercial business, including submission uploads, data extraction, pre-filled submission information and underwriting rules that can generate quotes in seconds.
Frey also discussed reinsurance actions. Travelers replaced an expiring catastrophe bond in May with a new bond, increasing the size from $575 million to $750 million and slightly decreasing the retention. On July 1, the company renewed its Northeast property catastrophe excess-of-loss treaty, which continues to provide $1 billion of occurrence coverage above a $2.75 billion attachment point.
Frey said Travelers chose not to renew the personal lines catastrophe excess-of-loss treaty it had purchased in 2024 and 2025, citing the efficiency of its all-perils enterprise-wide general corporate catastrophe treaty renewed at Jan. 1.
Looking ahead, management said it remains confident in the durability of the company’s underwriting income, investment income and balance sheet strength. Schnitzer said Travelers’ earnings engine is “tuned to continue delivering industry-leading returns at industry-low volatility.”
About Travelers Companies (NYSE:TRV)The Travelers Companies, Inc NYSE: TRV is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance products and services. The company underwrites a broad range of commercial and personal insurance lines, offering coverage designed to protect individuals, small and midsize businesses, and large corporate clients against property loss, liability, and other operational risks. Travelers is known for combining underwriting, claims management and risk control services to help clients prevent losses and recover when incidents occur.
On the commercial side, Travelers writes primary and specialty coverages including property, general liability, commercial auto, workers' compensation, professional and management liability, surety and inland marine.
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For the quarter ended June 2026, Travelers (TRV - Free Report) reported revenue of $12.09 billion, down 0.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $10.04, compared to $6.51 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of -1.46% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $12.27 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $5.31, the EPS surprise was +89.08%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Travelers performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Combined Ratio - Consolidated: 83.6% versus the eight-analyst average estimate of 96.1%.Underwriting Expense Ratio - Consolidated: 29% versus 28.8% estimated by eight analysts on average.Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio - Consolidated: 54.6% versus 67.2% estimated by eight analysts on average.Combined Ratio - Bond & Specialty Insurance: 82.8% compared to the 86.1% average estimate based on six analysts.Total Revenues- Net investment income: $1.07 billion versus $1.03 billion estimated by eight analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +13.6% change.Total Revenues- Fee income: $126 million versus $124.57 million estimated by eight analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +1.6% change.Total Revenues- Premiums: $10.75 billion versus the eight-analyst average estimate of $10.96 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -1.5%.Total Revenues- Other Revenues: $144 million versus the eight-analyst average estimate of $130.41 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +17.1%.Revenues- Premiums- Business Insurance: $5.55 billion versus the six-analyst average estimate of $5.67 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +0.1%.Revenues- Premiums- Personal Insurance: $4.15 billion compared to the $4.18 billion average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of -4.8% year over year.Revenues- Premiums- Bond & Specialty Insurance: $1.06 billion versus the six-analyst average estimate of $1.08 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +3.4%.Revenues- Other revenues- Personal Insurance: $25 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $27.42 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +8.7%.View all Key Company Metrics for Travelers here>>>
Shares of Travelers have returned +9.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL | ORCL Price Prediction) trades at $124.21 against a consensus Wall Street price target of $251.85, a gap of roughly 103%.
Oracle sells database and enterprise software, but the cloud story dragged the stock up and then down. Over the last two years the company reinvented itself as a hyperscale landlord chasing AI training and inference workloads, embedding 72 multicloud datacenters inside Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. That pivot put Oracle on every generalist’s radar and is why the recent decline matters. Analysts built their bullish thesis on a $638 billion contracted backlog, and the market has spent the last month acting as if that backlog is not there.
Why a Cloud Darling Just Lost a Third of Its Value in a Month Oracle has fallen 33.43% over the past month and 35.29% year to date, closing within a rounding error of the $123.66 52-week low. S&P cut Oracle’s credit rating to BBB-, one notch above junk, citing debt implications of massive AI infrastructure spending and concentration risk tied to OpenAI. Two days later, IBM cratered on a software miss that Bloomberg tied to enterprise budgets shifting from software into AI servers, dragging every large-cap software name lower.
The underlying anxiety is cash. Free cash flow for FY2026 came in at negative $23.69 billion on $55.66 billion of trailing capex, and management expects another ~$70 billion capex outlay in FY2027 plus a ~$40 billion debt and equity raise. A New Mexico pipeline permit denial and nationwide protests around data-center energy use added execution risk.
The Case Guggenheim Is Still Making at Three Times the Current Price Guggenheim’s John DiFucci has kept a $400 price target on Oracle and named it his best software idea for 2026, implying upside that more than triples the current share price and sits well above the Street average. His core argument is that there is “no apparent good reason” for the pullback and anxiety over near-term margin compression is drowning out an unprecedented backlog signal.
Remaining performance obligations exploded to $638 billion, up 363% year over year. Cloud infrastructure revenue grew 93% in the June quarter, cloud is now 52% of total revenue, and management reconfirmed a $90 billion FY2027 revenue target with $8.05 in non-GAAP EPS. CFO Hilary Maxson told analysts the “unprecedented level of RPO provides exceptional visibility into our future revenue growth”, with steady-state ROIC in the high 20s at the project level.
DiFucci’s timeline is the piece the market seems least willing to underwrite. He expects free cash flow to rebound dramatically starting in fiscal 2029 as front-loaded infrastructure spend converts into recurring, high-margin revenue. Consensus already reflects broad agreement on direction if not magnitude:
Strong Buy: 8 Buy: 29 Hold: 5 Sell: 1 How the Cloud Software Peer Group Stacks Up Every large-cap enterprise software name has sold off this year, but Oracle has fallen furthest and carries the widest analyst-implied gap.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is down 16.69% year to date to $401.10, well behind Oracle’s slide. The consensus target of $558.66 implies roughly 39% upside, with ratings overwhelmingly bullish at 54 buy or strong-buy calls against 3 holds and no sells.
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Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) is down 34.47% year to date to $172.68. The consensus target of $245.16 implies about 42% upside, with a ratings mix that skews buy but includes two strong-sell calls.
IBM (NYSE:IBM) trades at $219.05 after a 25.82% one-week drop tied to its Q2 preannouncement. The $283.80 consensus target implies roughly 30% upside, with revisions skewed lower since the miss.
Oracle carries by far the largest analyst-implied upside across the group, signaling either that consensus is behind the curve on risks or that sector rotation has punished Oracle for something the fundamentals do not yet show.
What the Selloff Looks Like Next to the Market Oracle’s 35.29% year-to-date decline compares with a 10.09% gain for the S&P 500, underperforming the index by more than 45 points in seven months. The stock trades on a forward P/E of 16 against a trailing 23, with a PEG of 0.74. The average target of $251.85 implies roughly 103% upside, and analyst revisions and the trailing five-year total return of 52.77% both point to a market that has priced Oracle for a slower ramp than management is guiding to.
The Investment Case The bull case holds if the RPO conversion story arrives on management’s schedule and the FY2029 free-cash-flow inflection Guggenheim models shows up on time. The path back to consensus runs through steady quarterly proof that OCI margins hold at the 30% to 40% range, GPU utilization stays near 97.5%, and the balance sheet absorbs the $40 billion raise without another downgrade.
The bear case sharpens if the credit market keeps flashing yellow. A second S&P notch would take Oracle to junk, force selling from investment-grade mandates, and reprice the entire capital plan. Concentration risk in the OpenAI relationship, permit fights around data centers, and customer defections toward in-house AI tools are real risks that chip at the recurring-revenue premium the bull case demands.
On balance the dislocation looks larger than the underlying deterioration. The setup rewards investors with a tolerance for another leg down while the FY2029 cash-flow thesis proves itself.
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Enbridge získal v Michiganu klíčové vodní povolení pro projekt Great Lakes Tunnel Project za 800 milionů USD, který má nahradit stárnoucí potrubí Line 5. Stavba ale stále čeká na další federální a státní schválení.
Key Takeaways Enbridge secures a key Michigan water permit for its $800 million Great Lakes Tunnel Project. Enbridge's tunnel will replace the aging underwater Line 5 pipelines to improve safety and reliability. Enbridge still requires additional federal and state approvals before construction can proceed. Enbridge Inc. (ENB - Free Report) has moved a step closer to advancing its $800 million Great Lakes Tunnel Project ("GLTP") after the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy ("EGLE") reissued a key water resources permit. The permit allows construction activities in sensitive environmental areas and revives a project that had stalled after an earlier permit expired while Enbridge and the state spent nearly eight years in litigation.
The GLTP will replace the aging 73-year-old dual Line 5 pipelines beneath the Straits of Mackinac with a tunnel housing a new pipeline segment. Line 5 is a strategically important asset, transporting approximately 23 million gallons of crude oil and natural gas liquids per day from western Canada through Michigan to refining and distribution hubs, including Sarnia, Ontario. Replacing the underwater pipeline with a tunnel is expected to improve the system's long-term safety and operational reliability while preserving a critical energy transportation corridor.
The latest permit follows a 16-month environmental review. During this time, EGLE reviewed more than 70,000 public comments, consulted Tribal Nations and assessed the findings of an independent engineering firm. EGLE imposed additional conditions on ENB, including an enhanced wetland mitigation plan and measures to protect cultural resources. Despite ongoing opposition from environmental and Native American groups, the regulator concluded that the project's benefits outweigh competing public interest concerns.
While securing the permit is a positive milestone for Enbridge, it is not the final hurdle. The project still requires approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Public Service Commission, alongside a pending NPDES permit renewal. Nonetheless, this regulatory headway significantly reduces the risks of constructing one of Enbridge's key long-term infrastructure projects. If completed, the tunnel is expected to generate additional fee-based revenues from Enbridge’s liquids transportation network, strengthening its business model and boosting investor appeal.
ENB's Zacks Rank & Key PicksEnbridge currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the energy sector are NOV Inc. (NOV - Free Report) , Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS - Free Report) and National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR - Free Report) . NOV currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), while NESR and NGS sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
NOV is a global provider of equipment, technologies and services for the oil and gas drilling and production industries, operating across 548 locations on six continents. In the first quarter of 2026, the company achieved record profits from its subsea flexible pipe and process systems businesses, reflecting strong demand in offshore energy markets. NOV reported record bookings in the first quarter of 2026 for its composite solutions business and maintains a strong subsea flexible pipe backlog extending through 2028, providing long-term revenue visibility.
Headquartered in Southlake, TX, Natural Gas Services Group manufactures, fabricates, sells, rents and services natural gas compressors to enhance well production, alongside manufacturing flare and ignition systems used in production facilities. In June 2026, the company significantly expanded its operational footprint in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford regions by acquiring Flatrock Compression Holdings. This strategic acquisition expanded NGS’ fleet of large-horsepower and electric-driven compression solutions, broadened its customer base and immediately boosted key financial metrics.
National Energy Services Reunited delivers integrated drilling and reservoir services across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia-Pacific, helping producers maximize output and efficiency. With rising global demand for electricity fueling a shift toward natural gas, NESR is well-positioned to capitalize on growing upstream energy investments.
Texas Instruments čeká na výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí 2026 a trh počítá s tržbami ve výši 5,23 miliardy USD a EPS 1,91 USD, což by znamenalo meziroční růst. Výsledky společnost zveřejní 22. července po uzavření trhu.
Key Takeaways TXN's Q2 revenue and EPS estimates imply year-over-year growth of 17.5% and 35.5%, respectively.Analog demand is rising on improving industrial sales, data center investment and stable automotive demand.Embedded growth may accelerate, though China exposure and U.S.-China trade tensions remain risks. Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN - Free Report) is likely to beat earnings estimates when it releases its second-quarter 2026 results on July 22, after market close.
The company anticipates revenues between $5 billion and $5.4 billion for the second quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $5.23 billion, suggesting growth of 17.5% from the year-ago period's reported figure.
Texas Instruments expects earnings per share between $1.77 and $2.05. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter earnings is pinned at $1.91 per share, implying growth of 35.5% from the year-ago period's reported figure. The consensus mark for earnings has been revised upward over the past seven days.
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TXN’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while missing once, with an average surprise of 6.96%.
Q2 Earnings Whispers for Texas InstrumentsOur proven model predicts an earnings beat for Texas Instruments this earnings season. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat, which is exactly the case here.
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Texas Instruments’ Zacks Rank: TXN presently carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Factors Likely to Influence TXN’s Q2 ResultsTexas Instruments’ second-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from strong demand for its analog and embedded chips. The company’s analog business remains the largest contributor, which is showing renewed strength supported by improving industrial demand, stronger data center investments and stable automotive sales.
Industrial revenues rose more than 30% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, with growth spreading across regions and customer groups. At the same time, Texas Instruments is benefiting from rising demand for power-management chips used in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data center infrastructure. During the first-quarter earnings call, management stated that data center revenues surged roughly 90% year over year.
Overall, analog revenues increased 22% year over year to $3.92 billion, and the trend is likely to have continued in the second quarter. Our model estimates for the analog division’s second-quarter revenues are pegged at $4.08 billion, indicating 18.1% year-over-year growth.
Gradually improving end-market demand and easing customer inventory adjustments are likely to have aided growth in the embedded processing business during the second quarter. The segment is anticipated to have benefited from improving industrial demand and increasing semiconductor content across connected devices, vehicles and factory automation.
In the first quarter, embedded processing revenues increased 12% year over year to $723 million. The growth rate is likely to have accelerated in the second quarter. Our model estimates for the embedded processing division’s second-quarter revenues are pegged at $799 million, indicating 17.7% year-over-year growth.
However, Texas Instruments’ second-quarter performance is likely to have been affected by rising geopolitical tensions, and the ongoing U.S.-China trade and tariff wars. TXN is a major player in China, accounting for more than 20% of its annual revenues in 2025.
TXN’s Stock Price Performance & ValuationTexas Instruments shares have surged 68.3% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Semiconductor – General industry, which has risen 22.7%. Compared to other industry peers, the stock has outpaced NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA - Free Report) and Amtech Systems, Inc. (ASYS - Free Report) but has underperformed Intel Corporation (INTC - Free Report) . Shares of NVIDIA, Amtech Systems and Intel have soared 11%, 33.2% and 162.3%, respectively.
Let us look at the value Texas Instruments offers investors at current levels. Currently, TXN is trading at a premium, with a forward 12-month P/E of 35.26X compared with the industry’s 22.94X.
Texas Instruments Forward 12-Month P/E Ratio
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Compared with semiconductor giants, the stock trades at a higher multiple than NVIDIA and Amtech Systems, while at a lower multiple than Intel. At present, NVIDIA, Amtech Systems and Intel have forward 12-month P/E of 19.63X, 23.87X and 76.49X, respectively.
Investment Thesis on TXN StockUnlike NVIDIA or AMD, Texas Instruments does not build AI accelerators. Instead, it supplies the analog and embedded chips that keep AI infrastructure running. Its products manage power, convert signals, control motors, regulate cooling systems and enable connectivity across data centers, industrial equipment and automotive applications. These components may receive less attention than AI processors, but they are essential as AI servers become more power-hungry and increasingly complex.
Every new AI data center requires far more power management and sensing components than traditional computing infrastructure. This is creating a meaningful opportunity for Texas Instruments. Rather than competing in the crowded AI processor market, the company is benefiting from the broader AI infrastructure buildout — a trend that could prove more durable over time.
The company's data center business reached an annual revenue run rate of roughly $1.2 billion in 2025, growing more than 50% year over year. In the first quarter of 2026, data center revenues jumped 90% from the prior-year period and increased 25% sequentially. These growth rates highlight the company’s growing importance in AI infrastructure and suggest that this market could remain a major contributor for years.
Texas Instruments is also taking a different approach to manufacturing than many semiconductor companies. Instead of relying heavily on external foundries, management plans to manufacture more than 95% of its wafers internally by 2030.
This strategy requires significant investment today but offers several long-term advantages. Greater manufacturing control can improve supply-chain reliability, reduce production costs over time and protect margins during industry shortages.
Conclusion: Hold Texas Instruments Stock for NowTXN is benefiting from rising AI infrastructure spending, rapidly expanding data center demand and a manufacturing strategy that should continue aiding its financial results. With AI infrastructure spending still in the early stages of a multi-year expansion cycle, Texas Instruments looks well-positioned to deliver steady growth for years to come. Although the stock trades at a premium valuation, that premium appears justified, given its consistent earnings growth. All these make Texas Instruments stock worth holding.
Pharmacy-focused sites to open in select communities to help increase access to pharmacy care
Openings are part of ongoing commitment to serve communities and meet consumers where they are
, /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today unveiled its first pharmacy-focused CVS Pharmacy® in Houston. The new pharmacy, located at 8503A Gulf Freeway in south Houston, will help bridge gaps in pharmacy care and make it easier for community members to access medications, immunizations and other health care services provided by pharmacists.
CVS Pharmacy opens first pharmacy-focused location in Houston, TX. Nearly 20 pharmacy-focused locations will open in select communities across the country, increasing access to vital pharmacy care. Each site will feature a full-service pharmacy with a customized selection of over-the-counter products available for purchase. With footprints averaging around 3,000 square feet, the pharmacy-focused locations will help ensure patients have access to prescription medications and the trusted advice and counsel of their neighborhood CVS pharmacist.
"Community pharmacists are often the most accessible healthcare professionals in the communities they serve," said Sid Tenneti, Senior Vice President and Interim President, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness, CVS Health. "Our new pharmacy-focused locations optimize how we engage with communities by expanding access to trusted care, clinical expertise, and personalized support. We help people get the guidance, medications, and pharmacy care services they need where, when and how they need it most."
Multiple pharmacy formats to meet community health needs
The new pharmacy-focused locations are just one component of the company's work to reinvent pharmacy. By taking a customized approach focused on the diverse needs of the communities they serve, CVS Pharmacy has worked to strategically realign its retail footprint over the last few years. The new pharmacies will help the company better support its patients in those communities, ensuring its footprint is the right size and scale, and addressing shifts in the pharmacy industry.
These smaller neighborhood pharmacies join several other formats already in place across the country. They include CVS Pharmacy's traditional full-service front store and pharmacy locations, store-in-store pharmacies, such as those inside Target and Schnucks grocery stores, CVS Pharmacy stores that feature a MinuteClinic retail medical clinic, and side-by-side CVS Pharmacy and Oak Street Health care centers, primarily located in neighborhoods with high Medicaid populations.
The company has opened pharmacy-focused locations in Birmingham, AL, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, and in Washington, D.C. In addition to the new site near the Gulf Freeway, two additional pharmacy-focused locations are planned in the greater Houston area over the next year. The company also plans to open more than 40 new CVS Pharmacy locations, including traditional stores and pharmacies in Target.
Importance of one-on-one interactions with pharmacists
The 2025 CVS Health® Rx Report highlighted that 80% of patients prefer face-to-face pharmacy care, and nearly half (48%) would switch pharmacies if limited to digital-only options. The overwhelming majority of pharmacy professionals (97%) also say in-person interactions remain vital.
Added Tenneti, "Access to local, timely health care matters – which is why, whether in-person, online, or a combination of the two, our community pharmacists provide trusted counsel and best-in-class service through consistent, personalized experiences that focus on helping patients become their healthiest."
"In the expansive Greater Houston metropolitan area, being able to walk into any of our pharmacies, speak directly with a pharmacist, and have in-person access to pharmacy services is important," Thanh Hoang, Pharmacy Manager, CVS Pharmacy. "Our pharmacists live and work within the communities they serve and because authentic connections are created through meaningful interactions, patients and customers trust their local pharmacy teams."
Whether a patient prefers the convenience of same-day or 1- to 2-day prescription delivery or prefers to visit their local pharmacy in-person, CVS Pharmacy is ensuring patients have multiple care options to choose from, depending on their individual needs.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is a leading health solutions company simplifying health care one person, one family and one community at a time. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics and a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 88 million plan members. The Company also serves an estimated more than 37 million people through a broad range of health insurance products and related services. The Company's integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.
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AGNC Investment má oznámit výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí 2026 20. července po uzavření trhu; zisk na akcii má být 38 centů, beze změny oproti loňsku. Čistý úrokový výnos má vzrůst o 123,2 % na 361,5 mil. USD.
Key Takeaways AGNC is set to post Q2'26 earnings on July 20, with EPS expected at 38 cents, flat with last year.AGNC's net interest income is projected to rise 123.2% y/y to $361.5 million.AGNC faced rate volatility, while stable prepayments and higher-yield reinvestments supported asset yields. AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC - Free Report) is slated to report second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 20, after market close.
The company’s first-quarter 2026 results benefited from rallies in average asset yield and net interest income. Also, a rise in tangible net book value per share on the portfolio was positive. However, a reduced net interest spread and a higher weighted average cost of funds were concerning.
AGNC Investment’s earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in one of the trailing four quarters and missed thrice, with an average negative surprise of 1.54%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 earnings of 38 cents per share has been unchanged over the past week. This indicates no change from the year-ago reported level.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for net interest income for the second quarter of 2026 is pegged at $361.5 million, indicating a rise of 123.2% from the year-ago quarter’s actual.
Factors to Impact AGNC’s Q2 PerformanceThe second quarter of 2026 remained challenging for the mortgage banking industry, as mortgage rates stayed elevated, averaging in the mid-6% range, while housing affordability continued to weigh on borrower demand. Purchase originations remained under pressure amid constrained housing inventory and elevated home prices, although refinance activity witnessed a modest pickup as rates briefly declined during parts of the quarter.
Against this backdrop, AGNC Investment's agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) portfolio likely experienced continued pressure from interest-rate volatility and fluctuating agency MBS spreads. U.S. Treasury yields moved sharply throughout the quarter amid changing expectations around inflation and Federal Reserve policy, contributing to meaningful swings in MBS valuations. While agency spreads stabilized toward the end of the quarter after widening earlier, the volatile mortgage rate environment is expected to have limited book value appreciation for AGNC Investment, resulting in only modest book value growth during the second quarter of 2026.
On the positive side, mortgage prepayment activity likely remained well contained. Although mortgage rates temporarily eased during the quarter, they generally stayed well above the levels of most outstanding mortgages, keeping refinancing incentives relatively subdued. Consequently, AGNC's constant prepayment rate is expected to have been at manageable levels, helping moderate premium amortization expenses and providing support to net interest income.
Stable prepayments, combined with attractive reinvestment opportunities at higher yields, are also likely to have supported average asset yields during the quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for interest income is pegged at $1.05 billion, suggesting a 26.8% increase from the year-ago quarter’s actual.
What Our Model Unveils for AGNC InvestmentOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for AGNC this time around. 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. This is not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Earnings ESP: AGNC Investment has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.
Zacks Rank: AGNC Investment currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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Annaly Capital Management (NLY - Free Report) is expected to release its second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 21. The company has an Earnings ESP of +1.01% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Quarterly earnings estimates for Annaly Capital Management have been unchanged at 74 cents per share over the past week.
NETSTREIT Corp. (NTST - Free Report) is also expected to release its second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 22. The company has an Earnings ESP of +1.94% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present.
Quarterly earnings estimates for NETSTREIT have been unchanged at 34 cents per share over the past week.
Western Digital čeká, že AI poháněný růst dat zvýší dlouhodobou poptávku po HDD na více než 25% CAGR. Firma zároveň po oddělení flash byznysu do SanDisk dál rozvíjí nové technologie HDD pro hyperscalery.
Key Takeaways Western Digital expects AI-driven data growth to boost long-term HDD storage demand above 25% CAGR.WDC sharpened its HDD focus after separating its flash business into Sandisk to serve hyperscalers.WDC is advancing new HDD technologies to improve throughput and support large-scale AI deployments. The surge in data creation is creating a growing opportunity for storage companies, particularly Western Digital Corporation (WDC - Free Report) . The rapid shift from AI training to large-scale inference is driving an explosion in data creation, significantly increasing demand for persistent, scalable, and cost-effective storage—most of which resides on HDDs. Western Digital expects the rise of agentic AI, which autonomously executes workflows, to further accelerate data generation and extend data retention, boosting storage demand across cloud and enterprise environments.
At the same time, synthetic data and physical AI applications, such as robotics and autonomous systems, are creating massive volumes of video, sensor and training data, forming a compounding cycle of data growth. As a result, WDC believes the AI-driven data economy will drive long-term data storage demand at more than 25% CAGR, positioning its high-capacity HDD roadmap to benefit from this trend. WDC’s quarterly trends have shown massive revenue growth, improving gross margins, better pricing discipline and strong enterprise demand. It has also sharpened its focus following the separation of its flash business intoSandisk (SNDK - Free Report) , allowing management to concentrate on advancing HDD technologies and serving hyperscale customers more effectively.
Moreover, AI pipelines increasingly demand higher throughput, an area where flash has traditionally dominated. WD has introduced two industry-first technologies that fundamentally change HDD performance dynamics – High Bandwidth Drive Technology and Dual Pivot Technology. High Bandwidth Drive technology is already in customers’ hands for validation, while HDDs featuring Dual Pivot technology remain in the lab and are slated for introduction in 2028. On the other hand, power-optimized drives are expected to be in customer qualification in 2027, effectively creating a new economic storage tier between warm and cold data, critical for sustainable AI deployments at scale.
However, Western Digital competes with well-funded rivals like Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX - Free Report) in HDDs and several major NAND manufacturers in flash technologies.
AI Presents Huge Potential: Can WDC Outpace Peers?The rise of AI-driven inference workloads is increasing demand for both cloud and edge storage, with growing interest from sovereign and neo-cloud data centers in Seagate’s enterprise nearline drives and storage systems. Seagate is capitalizing on this trend through its focus on areal-density innovation rather than unit-volume growth. Its HAMR-based Mozaic platform exemplifies this strategy, with the second-generation Mozaic 4+ delivering up to 44TB per drive—more than 30% higher capacity than the first generation. Enhanced by Seagate’s proprietary laser and integrated photonics technology, the platform improves storage density, cost efficiency and scalability, supporting the company’s targeted mid-20% annual data-center exabyte growth.
Sandisk is benefiting from AI-led demand that is lifting enterprise SSD adoption and supporting pricing across NAND end markets. NAND is becoming a critical part of AI inference architectures such as KV cache and RAG, which expands low-latency flash needs beyond the model itself. In February 2026, Sandisk and SK hynix launched a joint initiative to standardize High Bandwidth Flash, a next-generation memory solution designed for the growing demands of AI inference. The effort reflects a broader industry shift from AI model training to inference, where efficient memory systems are critical to handle increasing data workloads and enable future AI infrastructure growth.
WDC Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesIn the past year, shares of WDC have surged 586.5% compared with the Zacks Computer-Storage Devices industry’s growth of 381.6%.
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Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company’s shares currently trade at 24.35 forward earnings compared with 10.63 for the industry.
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WDC’s estimate revisions are on an upward trajectory currently. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WDC’s earnings for fiscal 2026 has been revised north by 0.4% to $10.06 over the past 60 days, while the same for fiscal 2027 has gone up 8.4% to $18.64.
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Currently, Western Digital has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Lumentum hlásí rekordní dodávky laserových čipů: výnosy z 200G EML se mezikvartálně více než zdvojnásobily a celkové dodávky meziročně vzrostly dvojnásobně. Firma očekává, že objem EML poroste o více než 50 % do prosincového čtvrtletí 2026.
Key Takeaways Lumentum's 200G EML revenues more than doubled sequentially as total laser-chip shipments doubled YoY.EML unit volumes are expected to grow over 50% by December 2026, supported by expanded InP fab capacity.CPO laser chips could generate meaningful revenues by late 2026, backed by a major purchase order. Lumentum Holdings (LITE - Free Report) is well positioned to accelerate revenue growth as surging AI infrastructure investments drive record demand for its laser chips, a critical building block of high-speed optical networking. In third-quarter fiscal 2026, the company delivered record EML (electro-absorption modulated laser) shipments, with 200G EML revenues more than doubling sequentially and total laser chip shipments doubling year over year. Management also expects EML unit volumes to grow more than 50% by the December 2026 quarter, underscoring strong customer demand.
The opportunity extends beyond shipment growth. Lumentum's laser chips are increasingly powering 800G and upcoming 1.6T optical transceivers, while internal deployment of its continuous-wave (CW) lasers enhances vertical integration and captures more value across the optical networking stack. Meanwhile, with the production capacity of its wafer fab in Japan fully allocated, the company has acquired a fifth Indium Phosphide (InP) fab to expand production capacity and meet the demand for future growth.
Lumentum's next growth wave could come from co-packaged optics (CPO), where ultra-high-power laser chips are on track for meaningful revenue generation by late 2026, supported by a multi-hundred-million-dollar purchase order and collaborations with multiple customers.
Strong forward guidance further supports the continued growth of laser chips. Lumentum expects fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues in the range of $960 million to $1.01 billion, up sequentially, reflecting sustained demand. The company also projects non-GAAP operating margins of 35%-36%, suggesting that higher laser chip shipments and a richer product mix should continue driving both revenue growth and profitability.
How Lumentum Stacks Up to CompetitorsLumentum competes directly with Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI - Free Report) in AI optical networking as both target hyperscale AI deployments with high-speed transceivers and laser technologies. Applied Optoelectronics emphasizes vertically integrated laser manufacturing, rapid 800G/1.6T capacity expansion and CPO-ready external laser sources. Applied Optoelectronics expects AI demand to exceed production through 2027, while Lumentum counters with broader laser-chip, optical switching and scale-across photonics leadership.
On the other hand, Broadcom Inc. (AVGO - Free Report) competes with Lumentum across AI optical networking, photonics and co-packaged optics for hyperscale AI clusters. Broadcom combines Ethernet switching, DSPs, EML lasers and CPO leadership with deep hyperscaler partnerships and massive AI infrastructure investments. Broadcom benefits from unmatched networking scale, while Broadcom faces Lumentum's strengths in laser chips, optical components and scale-out/scale-across photonic systems.
LITE’s Share Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Lumentum have surged 117.5% in the past six months, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s growth of 12.1%.
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From a valuation standpoint, LITE trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 38.62, above the industry’s average of 37.2. LITE carries a Value Score of D.
LITE’s Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Lumentum’s fiscal 2027 earnings is pegged at $18.07 per share, implying a year-over-year increase of 121.15%. The EPS estimates for fiscal 2027 have risen in the past 60 days.
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Lumentum stock carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
BWX Technologies dál rozšiřuje výrobní kapacity a investuje do závodů i vybavení, aby podpořila dlouhodobé obranné a komerční programy. K 31. březnu 2026 měla téměř 1,6 miliardy USD v čistém majetku, závodech a zařízení (PP&E).
Key Takeaways BWXT's production network supports long-term government and commercial customer contracts.BWXT is investing in facilities and equipment to support long-term nuclear and defense programs.BWX Technologies' manufacturing expansion enhances production capacity and operational efficiency. BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT - Free Report) continues expanding its manufacturing capabilities to boost growing demand across its defense, commercial nuclear and advanced reactor businesses. The company is investing in production facilities and specialized equipment to strengthen operational capacity and improve execution across long-term customer programs. As of March 31, 2026, BWXT reported nearly $1.6 billion in net property, plant and equipment (PP&E), highlighting the scale of its manufacturing platform.
Manufacturing investment remains a key part of BWXT's long-term strategy. The company's specialized production facilities support the fabrication of naval nuclear components, reactor technologies, precision manufacturing and other mission-critical products. Continued investment in manufacturing assets helps modernize operations while aiding production requirements across multiple business segments and strengthening its long-term manufacturing capabilities.
BWXT's manufacturing footprint also provides the flexibility to execute a diverse mix of government and commercial programs. As customer requirements continue evolving, investments in facilities and production equipment boost the company's ability to support long-duration contracts while improving manufacturing efficiency, operational execution and production reliability across its manufacturing network.
Growing demand for nuclear technologies across defense, energy and medical markets is expected to bolster additional manufacturing activity. BWXT's continued investment in production infrastructure positions the company to meet future customer requirements while reinforcing its long-term competitive position and supporting sustained growth across its diversified nuclear technology portfolio.
Companies Expanding Manufacturing InfrastructureNuclear technology companies continue investing in manufacturing assets to strengthen production capabilities and support future reactor deployment. Companies like Oklo Inc. (OKLO - Free Report) and NuScale Power Corporation (SMR - Free Report) are also expanding their manufacturing asset base through continued investments in facilities and equipment.
Oklo reported $95.6 million in net property, plant and equipment as of March 31, 2026, reflecting continued investment in construction in progress and equipment supporting its advanced reactor development.
NuScale Power reported $3.2 million in net property, plant and equipment as of March 31, 2026, highlighting continued investment in facilities and manufacturing assets aiding its small modular reactor technology.
Earnings Estimates for BWXT StockThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 earnings per share suggests year-over-year growth of 14.71% and 13.74%, respectively.
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BWXT Stock Is Trading at a DiscountBWX Technologies is trading at a discount relative to the industry, with a forward 12-month price-to-sales of 4X compared with the industry average of 8.41X.
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BWXT Stock Price PerformanceOver the past year, BWXT shares have rallied 21.5% compared with the industry’s 7% growth.
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BWXT’s Zacks RankBWX Technologies currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Bloom Energy spadl na 206 USD, nejníže od dubna loňského roku, a od historického maxima odepsal přes 40 %. Tržní kapitalizace klesla z 98,7 miliardy USD na 58 miliard USD kvůli obavám z ocenění a datových center.
Bloom Energy stock is moving from bad to worse as it crashed to $206, its lowest level since April last year. BE has slumped by over 40% from its all-time high as concerns about its valuation and the data center industry remained. This retreat has seen its market capitalization fall from $98.7 billion to $58 billion.
Bloom Energy is a top company that provides on-site power in various industries like retail and data centers. It counts companies like Nebius, CoreWeave, Walmart, Equinix, and Honda as clients.
While Bloom has been in the industry for over 25 years, its business has come into the limelight during the data center boom. It has inked several multi-billion-dollar deals in the past few months that have helped its stock soar to a record high.
The boom has helped its revenue surge. Its recent results showed that its revenue jumped by 130% to $751 million. This revenue growth was driven by the data center industry, a trend that may continue in the foreseeable future.
Its gross margin continued rising, reaching 30%, while its operating income jumped to $72 million. Most notably, the company is expected to continue growing in the near future.
The annual revenue is expected to jump to $3.75 billion this year, up by 85% from last year. It will then make $4.7 billion next year, up by 73% YoY. The chances are that the real figures will be higher than this, as it has done in the past few quarters.
Therefore, the stock has plunged in the past few weeks for several reasons. First, this retreat is mostly because of what is happening in the stock market, where many companies that did well during the AI boom have pulled back. This includes popular names like CoreWeave, Nebius, and SanDisk.
Second, there are concerns about the data center industry in the United States. New York has put a moratorium on new data centers, while estimates show that cancellations worth over $64 billion have been announced. These cancellations will likely impact its business in the long term.
Additionally, Wall Street is sending jitters on Oracle, which placed a large order from Bloom Energy. Oracle stock has tumbled to $124, its lowest level since April last year as concerns about its debt rose. As such, there is a risk - possibly unfounded - that Oracle may slow its data center spending over time.
Additionally, Bloom Energy is not a cheap company, with its non-GAAP forward price-to-earnings ratio being 95.60. This multiple is much higher than the energy sector median of 21. As such, the ongoing retreat could be because it is going through a valuation reset. This likely explains why the short interest has jumped to nearly 7%.
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BE stock has plunged from the year-to-date high of $350 to the current $206, its lowest level since April 20th. It has dropped below the lower side of the rising broadening wedge pattern.
The stock has dropped below the Major S/R pivot point of the Murrey Math Lines tool at $250. On the positive side, the stock remains above the strong, pivot, reverse level of the Murrey Math Lines and the 200-day moving average.
Therefore, all hope is not lost for the stock as the earnings season gets underway. A drop below the 200-day MA will point to more downside, potentially to the ultimate support of $125.
Fifth Third Bancorp oznámila za 2. čtvrtletí vyšší zisk, růst vkladů a pokrok v integraci Comerica. Zároveň zvýšila celoroční výhled čistého úrokového příjmu na 8,74 až 8,8 miliardy USD.
MarketBeat Week in Review – 06/01 - 06/05Fifth Third Bancorp NASDAQ: FITB reported second-quarter 2026 earnings that management said showed early benefits from its merger with Comerica, with executives pointing to stronger profitability, deposit growth in newer markets and progress toward planned cost savings.
The Cincinnati-based bank reported earnings per share of $0.83, or $1.02 excluding certain items outlined in its earnings release, Chairman, CEO and President Tim Spence said on the company’s earnings call. Spence said Fifth Third’s tangible book value per share increased 10% year-over-year, 1% sequentially and 7% since the Comerica transaction was announced nine months ago.
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Fifth Third’s Big Bet Is On“While we are still in the middle of integration and not every metric is yet where it will be, our trajectory and long-term potential are visible in this quarter’s results,” Spence said.
Profitability Improves as Comerica Integration Advances Fifth Third said adjusted return on tangible common equity improved to 19%, adjusted return on assets rose to 1.3% and the adjusted efficiency ratio improved to 57%. Spence said those results came even though most of the expected expense synergies from the Comerica deal have not yet been captured.
MarketBeat Week in Review – 01/19 - 01/23CFO Bryan Preston said second-quarter net interest income was $2.22 billion, while net interest margin expanded six basis points sequentially to 3.36%. Preston attributed three basis points of the margin expansion to the additional month of Comerica results, with the remainder coming from fixed-rate asset repricing, loan growth and deposit performance.
Preston said total adjusted non-interest expense was $1.86 billion, better than the company expected, as Fifth Third realized synergy benefits ahead of schedule. The quarter included $203 million in merger-related charges. The bank remains on track to deliver $850 million of annualized run-rate expense synergies in the fourth quarter, with systems conversion scheduled for Labor Day weekend.
Spence said in response to an analyst question that the company is “running a good bit ahead” of the $850 million synergy target, but added that management’s current plan is to redeploy savings above that level into revenue growth opportunities if the operating environment remains supportive.
Deposit Growth Led by Consumer and Southwest Markets Management highlighted deposit growth as a key theme in the quarter. Spence said end-of-period consumer and small business deposits increased 4% sequentially, driven by new customer acquisition. In the Southeast, consumer checking households grew 7% year-over-year, which Spence said was about four times the rate of underlying market growth.
In Comerica’s Texas, Arizona and California markets, checking households grew 4%, which Spence said marked the first net new household growth in several years. Those markets added $2.5 billion in deposits, more than double the $1 billion expectation management discussed on the prior earnings call.
Preston said average core deposits were $229 billion in the quarter, while period-end core deposits were $231 billion. Consumer deposits grew nearly $5 billion, offsetting an intentional reduction in higher-cost non-relationship deposits and normal commercial seasonality. Average non-interest-bearing balances were 28% of core deposits, up from 25% a year earlier.
Deposit costs declined during the quarter. Preston said total deposit costs fell four basis points sequentially to 1.54%, while interest-bearing deposit costs declined two basis points. He described the consumer deposit market as competitive and said it is becoming more expensive to grow deposits, but said Fifth Third continues to manage overall deposit costs through pricing and mix.
Loan Growth Broad-Based, Credit Trends Improve Period-end portfolio loans totaled $179 billion, up 1% sequentially. Preston said commercial loans rose $2 billion, or 2%, with production across middle market and corporate banking. Commercial line utilization was stable at 40.8%.
Spence said C&I loan growth was supported by both legacy Fifth Third and Comerica markets, with growth in Texas, California, Michigan and several specialty verticals, including environmental services, dealer services, and tech and life sciences. He said confidence among commercial clients improved broadly during the quarter, with demand stable and, in some cases, improving.
Consumer loan growth was led by home equity. Preston said home equity balances rose 3% sequentially, and Fifth Third was the No. 1 originator of home equity lines across its legacy footprint. He said the product maintained disciplined credit characteristics, with an average FICO score of 774 and a loan-to-value ratio of 63%.
Credit trends improved during the quarter. Preston said the net charge-off ratio fell seven basis points sequentially to 30 basis points, the lowest level since the second quarter of 2023. Commercial net charge-offs were 21 basis points, while consumer net charge-offs were 53 basis points. Non-performing assets were relatively stable, and commercial criticized assets declined during the quarter.
Fee Businesses Reach Milestones Fifth Third reported adjusted non-interest income of $1.04 billion, excluding security gains and other items. Management emphasized strength across wealth and asset management, commercial payments and capital markets.
Wealth and asset management revenue was $256 million, with total assets under management of $128 billion. Commercial payments revenue was $254 million, led by NewLine and core treasury services. NewLine fee revenue increased 35% year-over-year. Capital markets fees were $154 million, an annualized pace of about $600 million. Spence said commercial payments and wealth and asset management each reached a more than $1 billion annualized fee run rate during the quarter. He also said Fifth Third shipped the first Direct Express cards on its new platform, with 66,000 new beneficiaries and all participating federal agencies now live.
Guidance Raised for Net Interest Income and Fees Fifth Third raised its full-year net interest income guidance to a range of $8.74 billion to $8.8 billion. Preston said the outlook reflects the forward curve at the end of June, which assumed a 25-basis-point rate hike in September, as well as securities repositioning and new forward-starting received fixed swaps.
The company refined its average loan guidance to $174 billion to $176 billion, noting that the full-year average will include only 11 months of Comerica. Fifth Third also raised and narrowed full-year non-interest income guidance to $4.06 billion to $4.16 billion and lowered and narrowed full-year non-interest expense guidance to $7.22 billion to $7.26 billion, excluding acquisition-related charges.
For the third quarter, Fifth Third expects net interest income to grow 2% to 2.5% from the second quarter, average loans to rise about 1%, adjusted non-interest income to increase 1% to 3% and adjusted non-interest expense to decline 1% to 2%.
Preston said the bank’s common equity Tier 1 ratio ended the quarter at 9.93%, up four basis points sequentially. He said Fifth Third expects to resume regular quarterly share repurchases in the second half of the year, with a smaller amount in the third quarter and a more normalized pace of $200 million to $300 million per quarter in the fourth quarter.
“The second quarter turned the integration thesis into results,” Preston said. “The earnings power of the combined company isn’t a forecast anymore.”
About Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB)Fifth Third Bancorp is a Cincinnati, Ohio–based bank holding company whose primary banking subsidiary operates as Fifth Third Bank. The company provides a broad range of financial services to individual consumers, small businesses, middle-market companies and large corporations. Its business mix includes retail and commercial banking, lending, payment and card services, treasury and cash management, and wealth management and investment advisory services delivered through a combination of branch locations, commercial offices and digital platforms.
On the consumer side, Fifth Third offers deposit accounts, consumer loans, mortgages, auto financing and credit card products, along with digital banking and mobile services.
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Regionální banky v USA včetně U.S. Bancorp a PNC Financial ve 2. čtvrtletí těžily z růstu úvěrů a silných poplatků, což zmírnilo obavy z dopadu války na Blízkém východě. Výnosy z kapitálových trhů u šesti regionálních bank vzrostly v průměru o 55 % meziročně.
July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. regional banks including U.S. Bancorp and PNC Financial relied on a lending rebound and strong fee income to deliver broad second-quarter gains, alleviating concerns that the Middle East war would weigh on loan demand and spending.
Strong business investment, steady hiring and resilient consumer spending drove consistent demand for commercial and personal credit in the first half of 2026, pointing to a stable U.S. economy.
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The biggest U.S. regional lenders said this week that loan growth was strong and pipelines remain robust as clients look past an uncertain environment to move forward with their investment plans.
"The sentiment rebound from the pause with tariffs last year has been the story. A lot of people who had paused last year to say where is all of this going are seeing a very resilient consumer and a lot of demand and beginning to lean into that in a fair way," U.S. Bancorp CEO Gunjan Kedia said.
A rush by technology companies to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure is also boosting financing activity for banks across the country. Top regional banking executives, however, emphasized that loan growth was broad-based and not just concentrated in the AI buildout.
"People are feeling very optimistic. They (clients) are growing their businesses and it's in all areas. It's in food and beverage. It's in media and technology. It's in power," U.S. Bancorp finance chief John Stern said.
On a year-on-year basis, U.S. Bancorp (USB.N), opens new tab and Citizens Financial (CFG.N), opens new tab reported over 7% and 5% growth in their average loans in the second quarter, while Regions Financial (RF.N), opens new tab posted about 3% growth.
In recent quarters, loans to non-bank financial institutions have also emerged as a key growth driver for regional banks, which are ramping up credit facilities to private credit funds and business development companies to capitalize on the sector's rapid expansion.
Net interest margin, a key measure of banking profitability, also grew across the industry in the second quarter. The metric came into sharper focus recently as Wall Street debates whether deposit costs could rise in the second half of 2026 as banks look to fund accelerating loan growth.
"There was a bit more loan growth than people expected coming into the quarter, which might have caused deposit competition to increase a little bit. I think that likely just evens out. I don't think it's a trend that we're all that concerned about," Citizens Financial CEO Bruce Van Saun said.
CAPITAL MARKETS MOMENTUMA rebound in dealmaking and IPO market activity is taking hold on Wall Street, fueling a surge in lucrative advisory and underwriting fees across the banking industry.
Capital markets revenue at six U.S. regional lenders surged 55% on average in the second quarter from a year earlier, with PNC Financial (PNC.N), opens new tab reporting the strongest percentage growth.
The biggest regional players have steadily expanded their Wall Street operations in recent years and carved a niche among middle-market firms.
They are also bolstering their long-term growth opportunities within capital markets by snapping up boutique investment banks.
This year, U.S. Bancorp bought BTIG, while Citizens Financial (CFG.N), opens new tab and Regions Financial (RF.N), opens new tab struck deals for Matrix Capital Markets Group and The Frazer Lanier Company, respectively.
"As we see our (M&A) pipelines, we feel like there's real upside if the markets remain as strong as they are right now," Citizens head of commercial banking Theodore Swimmer said.
Reporting by Pritam Biswas and Arasu Kannagi Basil in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath
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Truist Financial ve 2. čtvrtletí vykázala zisk 1,23 USD na akcii a tržby 5,27 miliardy USD, obojí nad odhady. Zisk byl meziročně vyšší než 0,91 USD na akcii.
Truist Financial Corporation (TFC - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.23 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.91 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +13.89%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.99 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.09, delivering a surprise of +10.1%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Truist Financial, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Major Regional industry, posted revenues of $5.27 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.02%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $4.99 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Truist Financial shares have added about 8.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.1%.
What's Next for Truist Financial?While Truist Financial has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Truist Financial was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.13 on $5.35 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.51 on $21.11 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Major Regional is currently in the top 10% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 22.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.02 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +12.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
BankUnited, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $290.57 million, up 6.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Chipotle se ve 1. čtvrtletí 2026 vrátil k růstu transakcí, tržby stouply o 7,4 % na 3,1 miliardy USD a srovnatelné tržby vzrostly o 0,5 %. Wendy’s naopak čelí poklesu návštěvnosti a tlaku na marže.
Key Takeaways CMG returned to positive transaction growth as menu innovation and rewards engagement gained traction.Chipotle plans about 350 openings in 2026, with nearly 80% expected to include Chipotlanes.WEN faces traffic declines, margin pressure and 4.9x net leverage as Project Fresh unfolds. The restaurant industry continues to face an uneven operating backdrop as value-conscious consumers, intense competition and elevated labor and commodity costs pressure traffic and margins. Even so, companies with differentiated brands, expanding digital ecosystems and credible growth strategies remain better positioned to create long-term value. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG - Free Report) and The Wendy’s Company (WEN - Free Report) are attracting attention for very different reasons. Wendy’s recently climbed to a more than seven-month high in a retail-driven, meme-like rally, while Chipotle opened its first restaurant in Mexico and is preparing for further expansion.
Chipotle is advancing its Recipe for Growth strategy through faster menu innovation, deeper rewards engagement, technology investments and continued restaurant expansion. Wendy’s, meanwhile, is pursuing its Project Fresh turnaround, but persistent U.S. traffic declines, compressed restaurant margins and elevated leverage continue to cloud the recovery. With Chipotle building on improving transaction momentum and Wendy’s facing a more demanding execution path, which restaurant stock offers the stronger investment case now? Let’s take a closer look.
Chipotle’s Recipe for Growth Strategy Gains TractionChipotle continues to build momentum around its Recipe for Growth strategy, which centers on stronger restaurant execution, faster menu innovation, deeper digital engagement and disciplined unit expansion. The company returned to positive transaction growth in the first quarter of 2026, while revenues increased 7.4% year over year to $3.1 billion and comparable restaurant sales rose 0.5%.
Menu innovation remains an important demand driver. The high-protein campaign, the return of Chicken Al Pastor and the launch of Cilantro Lime Sauce helped generate incremental transactions and attract new customers. Management noted that protein-based limited-time offerings typically produce several hundred basis points of transaction lift, with part of that benefit continuing even after the promotional window ends. The return of Chipotle Honey Chicken, along with additional beverage, side and protein launches planned for the remainder of the year, should help sustain customer interest and reinforce traffic momentum.
Chipotle is also strengthening customer engagement through its refreshed rewards platform. Loyalty-linked sales accounted for 32% of total sales in the first quarter, up 300 basis points year over year, while daily enrollments increased nearly 25% following the relaunch. With only about 20% of in-restaurant transactions currently connected to rewards, the company still has substantial room to expand customer identification, personalize offers and drive greater visit frequency.
Operational investments represent another meaningful growth lever. Chipotle’s high-efficiency equipment package has been installed in more than 600 restaurants and is expected to reach 2,000 locations by year-end. The company is reinvesting the resulting productivity gains into throughput and hospitality, with equipped markets generating several hundred basis points of comparable-sales improvement. Meanwhile, it plans to open approximately 350 restaurants in 2026, nearly 80% of which are expected to include Chipotlanes, supporting the company’s long-term objective of reaching 7,000 locations.
However, margin pressure remains a key concern. In the first quarter, adjusted restaurant-level margin contracted 250 basis points year over year to 23.7%. Wage inflation, weaker average restaurant sales volumes, higher marketing spending, and elevated beef and freight costs weighed on profitability. Chipotle expects the cost of sales to step up to about 30% in the second quarter of 2026 and sees full-year cost of sales inflation around 4%.
Wendy’s Turnaround Remains Fundamentally ChallengedWendy’s continues to advance its Project Fresh strategy, which is intended to strengthen food quality, restaurant execution and franchisee economics. However, the core U.S. business has yet to establish a convincing recovery trajectory. First-quarter global systemwide sales declined 5.5% on a constant-currency basis, while U.S. same-restaurant sales fell 7.8%, primarily reflecting lower traffic. Although performance improved from February, the 6.4% decline in U.S. comparable sales during April indicates that demand remained under meaningful pressure.
Operational initiatives have produced selective evidence of progress. Company-operated restaurants, where Wendy’s operating programs have been fully implemented, outperformed the broader U.S. system by 310 basis points during the quarter. Nevertheless, the recovery profile remains heavily dependent on a second-half inflection. Management expects global systemwide sales to decline by a mid-single-digit percentage in the second quarter before returning to growth in the back half of 2026.
The earnings profile also remains constrained. The U.S. company-operated restaurant margin declined to 11.4%, pressured by traffic deleverage, approximately 8% commodity-cost inflation and roughly 4% labor-rate inflation. Adjusted EBITDA fell $13.2 million year over year to $111.3 million, reflecting weaker restaurant margins, lower franchise royalty revenues and higher general and administrative expenses. Free cash flow decreased $31.5 million to $36.5 million, primarily due to the timing of vendor-incentive payments and lower adjusted EBITDA.
For 2026, Wendy’s continues to expect a U.S. company-operated restaurant margin of 13%, plus or minus 50 basis points, incorporating approximately 4% inflation in both commodity costs and labor rates. System optimization is also projected to create a $15-$20 million headwind to adjusted revenues. Meanwhile, net leverage increased sequentially to 4.9x from 4.8x, leaving the company near the upper end of its 3.5-5.0x target range and constraining financial flexibility as it executes the Project Fresh turnaround.
How Does the Zacks Consensus Estimate Compare for CMG & WEN?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Chipotle’s 2026 sales suggests year-over-year increases of 8.3%, while earnings per share (EPS) are expected to decline 3.4%. In the past 60 days, earnings estimates for 2026 have remained unchanged at $1.13 per share.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Wendy’s 2026 sales suggests year-over-year increases of 3%, while EPS are expected to decline 34.1%. In the past 60 days, earnings estimates for 2026 have remained unchanged at 58 cents per share.
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Valuation and Price Performance: CMG vs. WENChipotle stock has declined 7.5% so far this year, underperforming its industry and the S&P 500’s rise of 3.3% and 11.8%, respectively. Meanwhile, Wendy’s shares have lost 2.5% in the same time.
YTD Price Performance – CMG, WEN, Industry & S&P 500
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Chipotle is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27.42, above the industry average of 22.94 over the last year. In contrast, WEN commands an even lower forward P/E of 12.95.
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The Final TakeChipotle holds the stronger investment position, supported by improving transaction trends, a faster menu-innovation cadence, rising rewards engagement and disciplined unit expansion. Its debt-free balance sheet also provides materially greater financial flexibility.
Wendy’s Project Fresh strategy has generated selective operational progress, but persistent U.S. traffic weakness, margin compression and a recovery dependent on a meaningful second-half inflection keep execution risk elevated. Although Chipotle faces ongoing cost pressure and trades at a premium valuation, its stronger operating momentum and financial foundation give it the edge at present. Chipotle currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while Wendy’s has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Gibraltar Industries dokončila odchod z divize Renewables a z dvou divestic v solární oblasti získala 75 milionů USD hrubého výnosu. Kapitál teď míří do Residential, Agtech a Infrastructure a na snižování dluhu.
Key Takeaways Gibraltar completed its solar exit through two divestitures, generating $75 million in gross proceeds.Capital is shifting toward Residential, Agtech and Infrastructure while supporting debt reduction.OmniMax integration, $26 million in synergies and deleveraging are central to Gibraltar's growth plan. Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (ROCK - Free Report) has completed its planned exit from the Renewables business by selling its solar racking and foundations assets to Unirac for $5 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The July 15, 2026, transaction marked the final step in a two-stage divestiture process and transferred the operations to a leading North American manufacturer of solar photovoltaic mounting systems.
The transaction follows Gibraltar’s February 2026 sale of its electrical balance-of-systems, or eBOS, business to GameChange Energy Technologies for $70 million in cash. Together, the two divestitures generated $75 million in disclosed gross proceeds and completed the company’s withdrawal from the solar business.
By simplifying its portfolio, Gibraltar is directing more capital and management attention toward its Residential, Agtech and Infrastructure businesses. These operations form the core of its building products and structures strategy and offer management greater opportunities to improve execution, capture synergies and strengthen long-term shareholder returns.
Following the news, ROCK stock gained 1.6% during trading hours yesterday.
Portfolio Simplification to Fuel Future GrowthGibraltar’s Renewables exit reflects a broader effort to reshape its portfolio around businesses where it believes it has stronger competitive positions and more attractive long-term prospects. The company classified Renewables as held for sale and began reporting it as discontinued operations effective June 30, 2025, formally separating the solar business from its continuing operations.
Gibraltar used the full $70 million of eBOS proceeds to reduce debt following its acquisition of OmniMax. At the end of the first quarter of 2026, the company had net debt of approximately $1.2 billion and identified deleveraging as a central capital-allocation priority. Management’s plan calls for excess cash flow to be directed toward debt reduction as it works toward a leverage ratio of roughly 2.5 times adjusted EBITDA by the first quarter of 2028.
The exit also allows ROCK to focus more fully on integrating OmniMax, which it acquired for approximately $1.34 billion in February 2026. The combination significantly expanded Gibraltar’s Residential platform and created opportunities in procurement, geographic expansion, cross-selling and private-label programs. Management raised its total synergy commitment to $26 million, with about $16 million expected to benefit full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA.
Overall, the divestiture sharpens Gibraltar’s strategic direction. The $75 million in disclosed proceeds supports financial flexibility, but the larger benefit is a more focused portfolio centered on Residential, Agtech and Infrastructure. Whether that translates into stronger shareholder value will depend on the company’s ability to integrate OmniMax, deliver planned synergies and reduce leverage while navigating uneven end-market conditions.
ROCK’s Share Price PerformanceShares of Gibraltar have gained 11.5% in the past three months, outperforming the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry’s 2.8% rise. Investor sentiment has benefited from Gibraltar’s solid execution, including faster-than-expected OmniMax integration, higher synergy expectations and the use of $70 million in eBOS sale proceeds to reduce debt. Agtech’s $84 million backlog, a strong Infrastructure pipeline and improved April shipments and bookings also support the outlook.
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Although residential market conditions remain mixed, Gibraltar's disciplined execution, accelerated OmniMax integration, expanding synergy opportunities and proactive pricing actions position it well to navigate near-term challenges. Continued deleveraging, commercial wins and a robust project pipeline across Agtech and Infrastructure are expected to support earnings growth and sustain the stock's momentum.
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Argan, Inc. (AGX - Free Report) flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 40.5%, on average. AGX stock has surged 74.7% year to date. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Argan’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 38% and 29.4%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL - Free Report) flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.1%, on average. STRL stock has jumped 109.4% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Sterling’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 59.2% and 75.7%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Masco Corporation (MAS - Free Report) sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.7%, on average. MAS stock has climbed 26.2% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Masco’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 2.9% and 7.3%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Simmons First National uvedla, že ve 2. čtvrtletí zaznamenala 4% anualizovaný růst neúročených vkladů a zhruba 7% anualizovaný růst úvěrů od začátku roku. Management zůstává opatrný kvůli silné konkurenci o vklady i úvěry.
Simmons First National NASDAQ: SFNC executives said the bank is seeing early progress from deposit, lending and efficiency initiatives, while cautioning that competition for deposits and loans remains intense across its markets.
During the company’s second quarter 2026 earnings call, President and CEO Jay Brogdon and CFO Daniel Hobbs described a quarter marked by higher-quality deposit growth, strong loan production, continued expense discipline and ongoing investments in talent and technology. Management also said it remains comfortable with several full-year outlook items issued earlier in the year.
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Deposit growth remains a strategic focus Hobbs said deposits remain “one of our biggest focuses strategically” and will likely be an area of significant investment over the next 12 to 24 months. He pointed to 4% annualized growth in non-interest-bearing deposits during the second quarter, calling those balances the “highest quality” deposits. Hobbs also said average balances in interest-bearing money market and savings accounts grew, even though ending balances declined.
The bank is seeing early results from marketing campaigns, efforts to attract new customers, work to deepen existing relationships and initiatives to reduce attrition, Hobbs said. He added that Simmons had more inflows from new customer balances than outflows during the quarter. Checking accounts grew more than 1% both year over year and linked quarter, which Hobbs said was evidence that deposit initiatives are beginning to pay off.
Brogdon said the competitive environment remains challenging. “Deposit competition is very, very fierce,” he said, adding that he expects that backdrop to continue. He said the bank’s ability to grow in higher-quality funding categories despite that environment was encouraging.
Hobbs said Simmons is taking an opportunistic approach to wholesale funding, including brokered deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings. He said the company leaned more into FHLB funding during the quarter because pricing was more advantageous, while remaining short duration in both brokered deposits and borrowings.
Loan production strengthens, but management says it will not stretch for growth Brogdon said he remains encouraged by loan growth. Simmons previously provided a low- to mid-single-digit loan growth outlook for 2026, and Brogdon said the bank was at roughly 7% annualized loan growth year to date, placing it near the top end of that outlook halfway through the year.
Second-quarter loan growth was not as strong as the first quarter, but Brogdon said that was not due to weak production. He said quarterly committed production was near a four-year high and fit within the bank’s credit underwriting and pricing standards. Production was partially offset by an expected level of paydowns.
Brogdon said unfunded commitments increased due to recent production, and the loan pipeline remains healthy across the company’s footprint and asset classes. However, he emphasized that Simmons will remain disciplined. “We’re not going to stretch for growth right now,” he said.
On loan pricing, Brogdon said competition has been intense, with Simmons missing some opportunities because other banks were willing to price more aggressively. He said the bank will continue to focus on relationship profitability and returns on invested capital.
Management also highlighted a potential tailwind from fixed-rate loan repricing. Brogdon noted that Simmons has $1.8 billion of fixed-rate loans repricing over the next 12 months with an average yield below 4%, calling that “back book tailwind” meaningful.
Expense outlook improves as investments continue Brogdon said Simmons remains comfortable with its full-year guidance for net interest income growth of 9% to 11% and said the bank is “very comfortable” at the top end of that range. He also said Simmons remains comfortable with its fee and non-interest expense guidance, and expects to beat its earlier non-interest expense growth outlook of 2% to 3% for the year.
Overall, Brogdon said he expects the company to exceed its prior expectations for more than 5% positive operating leverage and strong year-over-year pre-provision net revenue growth in 2026.
Hobbs said the improved expense outlook includes significant investments. Simmons reduced square footage by another 2.5% during the quarter, bringing the total reduction to 8.5% since the start of the initiative. He said the company’s goal is to reduce square footage by 15%, with meaningful opportunities in corporate space as well as branches.
Management also cited process improvement opportunities across the front, middle and back office. Brogdon said Simmons is investing heavily in talent and technology while using internal savings to help fund those initiatives.
Credit trends remain in focus Asked about an increase in nonperforming assets related to a four-family construction borrower, Brogdon said the relationship “certainly sticks out” among the bank’s larger nonperforming loans. He said timing for resolution is difficult to predict and could extend into next year, but added that Simmons is devoting significant effort to resolving the matter.
Brogdon said the broader credit backdrop shows some healthy migration, including declining criticized and classified loans and past dues moderating toward historical norms. He said those trends should be a leading indicator for the credit outlook.
Simmons previously provided an outlook of approximately 25 basis points in annual net charge-offs for 2026. Brogdon said the company remains below that level through the first half of the year and does not currently know of anything that would cause it to change that outlook.
Capital, hiring and deposit costs Brogdon said Simmons will continue to be opportunistic with share repurchases, while prioritizing investments in the business and organic growth. An analyst referenced $161 million remaining under the company’s authorization, and Brogdon said management has put more “pencil to paper” on returning some excess capital through buybacks given its forward returns outlook.
Executives also discussed recent hiring. COO Chris Van Steenberg said teams and individuals brought into the company this year are already generating meaningful wins, including in wealth-related balances and deposits. Brogdon said he was excited about bringing Jim Recer into the business, in response to a question about the bank’s commercial and industrial opportunity.
On deposit costs, Hobbs said Simmons exited the quarter at about 1.90%, compared with a quarterly average of 1.93%. He said there may be one more quarter of benefit if rates remain flat, but a rate increase at the October 2026 Federal Reserve meeting would change that trajectory. If rates stay flat, he said deposit costs would likely hover around 1.90% to 1.95%, though investments in pricing and marketing could affect that range.
In closing remarks, Brogdon said Simmons has “significant untapped efficiency and potential” and is shifting from tactical cost efforts toward more strategic work around organizational structure, process engineering and technology. He said those investments are intended to help the bank deliver an operating model capable of reaching or exceeding its long-range return targets.
About Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC)Simmons First National Corporation NASDAQ: SFNC is a bank holding company headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Through its primary operating subsidiary, Simmons Bank, the company maintains a network of more than 200 branches across Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma and North Carolina. Simmons First National offers a full suite of financial services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients, emphasizing relationship-driven community banking.
The company's core business activities span deposit-taking, lending and payment services.
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Tencent čeká vyvážené výsledky za 2Q26, ale trh dál postrádá jasnou monetizaci AI. Hlavní oporou zůstává herní byznys, zatímco fintech brzdí makroekonomické tlaky.
SummaryTencent is rated Hold, with a $76/share target, reflecting a balanced outlook ahead of 2Q26 earnings.We see AI ecosystem transformation as a strategic positive, but lack of clear AI monetization and gaming innovation remain key concerns.Gaming momentum is supported by top titles like Honor of Kings and Delta Force, while fintech faces macro-driven headwinds.With TCEHY shares at a 5-year low P/E, positive AI or gaming catalysts could drive upward revisions and share price recovery. Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images
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Regions Financial (RF - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.64 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.6 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +6.25%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this holding company for Regions Bank would post earnings of $0.61 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.62, delivering a surprise of +1.64%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Regions Financial, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Southeast industry, posted revenues of $1.91 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.33%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.91 billion. The company has not been able to beat consensus revenue estimates over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Regions Financial shares have added about 19.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.1%.
What's Next for Regions Financial?While Regions Financial has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Regions Financial was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.67 on $1.99 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.60 on $7.83 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Southeast is currently in the top 31% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (COSO - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.61 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $23.3 million, up 17.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Apple poslal asi 40 bývalým zaměstnancům, kteří nyní pracují v OpenAI, výzvu, aby uchovali dokumenty a komunikaci v souvislosti se žalobou kvůli údajnému krádeži obchodního tajemství.
Apple sent letters to about 40 former employees who now work at OpenAI, demanding that they preserve documents and communications and meet with Apple lawyers, the Financial Times reported Friday (July 17), citing unnamed sources.
The move is part of Apple’s efforts to secure evidence for the lawsuit it filed last week against OpenAI and two of the artificial intelligence company’s employees, alleging that they stole trade secrets, according to the report.
About 400 former Apple employees now work at OpenAI, per the report.
Neither Apple nor OpenAI immediately replied to PYMNTS’ request for comment.
Apple filed its lawsuit July 10, alleging that OpenAI, Chief Hardware Officer Tang Tan and technical staff member Chang Liu stole trade secrets from Apple to support OpenAI’s development of devices. Tan and Liu are former Apple employees.
Apple said in the lawsuit that it doesn’t know what OpenAI did with the information it alleges was stolen by Tan and Liu but claimed that “at every level, from members of its technical staff to its chief hardware officer, and in coordination with business partners, OpenAI has been stealing Apple’s trade secrets and confidential information.”
With its lawsuit, the company is demanding that OpenAI stop the practices alleged in the suit, destroy any proprietary materials and redesign its upcoming products so that they don’t use any Apple technology.
In a July 10 post on social platform X, OpenAI Director of Strategic Communications Drew Pusateri said: “We have no interest in other companies’ trade secrets. We remain focused on building innovative technology that empowers people everywhere.”
Our statement in response to this suit: We have no interest in other companies’ trade secrets. We remain focused on building innovative technology that empowers people everywhere. https://t.co/lIxGW6hyz5
— Drew Pusateri (@drewpusateri) July 10, 2026
It was reported Sunday (July 12) that Apple’s lawsuit came as the tech world scrambles to develop AI-powered devices that go a step beyond the smartphone and that the winner of this race could play the same role Apple now plays in the consumer market.
OpenAI released its first hardware product Wednesday (July 15). The product is a $230 programmable macropad for developers managing AI coding agents.
It was reported Tuesday (July 14) that the company is developing a portable smart speaker that serves as an AI companion. OpenAI aims to reveal the device this year and launch it in 2027.
Tesla zveřejní čtvrtletní výsledky ve středu 22. července po skončení obchodování. Investoři budou sledovat hlavně volný peněžní tok, robotaxi a Optimus.
Second-quarter earnings season is ramping up with the third week of July slated to bring some high-profile reports, including one from Elon Musk’s Tesla, Inc. (TSLA). The electric vehicle giant is scheduled to deliver its latest batch of quarterly results on Wednesday, July 22, after the close of U.S. markets.
Earnings reports are often opportune times for short-term traders to consider inverse and leveraged ETFs. When it comes to Tesla, the Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares (TSLL) and the Direxion Daily TSLA Bear 1X Shares (TSLS) are the funds to evaluate. TSLL attempts to deliver 200% of the daily performance of the widely followed automotive stock. Conversely, TSLS targets the daily inverse performance of Tesla shares, offering a tactical tool for bearish traders.
With solid second-quarter deliveries already priced into Tesla stock, traders are looking ahead to other catalysts, such as free cash flow.
“We will pay close attention to Tesla’s free cash flow metrics as the company begins a heavy capital expenditure investment cycle to build the infrastructure required for its real-world artificial intelligence products,” noted Morningstar’s Seth Goldstein.
More Catalysts to Consider Other variables that could jolt either TSLL or TSLS — assuming they’re included in Tesla’s post-earnings commentary — are robotaxi rollouts and updates on the Optimus robotics endeavor.
“We will also be watching for an update on Tesla’s robotaxi rollout plans. We will look to hear management’s expansion plans, as well as an update on the robotaxi-dedicated Cybercab, which entered production,” said Goldstein.
Optimus is one subject that legitimately has the potential to put either TSLL or TSLS into play. Investor interest in humanoid robotics is surging, especially now as China accelerates its robot production beyond previous expectations.
“We view the project as a large long-term growth driver for Tesla, as it could eventually perform many tasks and be purchased by both businesses and consumers,” observed Goldstein.
Comments on profit margins and updates on cheaper Tesla models could also spark big moves in TSLL and TSLS post-earnings.
“As Tesla ramps up production of its new, lower-priced Model Y and Model 3 vehicles, we expect automotive gross margins, excluding credits, to be in the high teens, slightly below management’s long-term goal of 20%,” concluded Goldstein. “In the long term, we assume Tesla will deliver around 2.8 million vehicles per year by 2030, driven by the adoption of full self-driving software and the more affordable versions of the Model Y and Model 3.”
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Tesla před výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí 22. července očekává EPS 44 centů a tržby 25,24 miliardy USD. Akcie jsou pod všemi hlavními klouzavými průměry a dnes klesají o 1,63 % na 384,68 USD.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares are in the spotlight as earnings, analyst activity and interesting technicals converge.
Tesla stock is showing weakness. Why is TSLA stock retreating? Earnings History & What To ExpectTesla is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings on July 22. Tesla is expected to post earnings per share of 44 cents and revenue of $25.24 billion. In the most recent quarter, Tesla reported earnings per share of $0.41, beating estimates of $0.30 by 0.37%. Revenue came in at $22.39 billion, exceeding the estimate of $22.17 billion by 0.01%.
Over the last 4 quarters, Tesla has averaged an EPS surprise of 0.19% and a revenue surprise of 0.02%.
Investors should watch automotive gross margin excluding credits, along with operating margin, for evidence that revenue growth is translating into real operating leverage — recent earnings beats have leaned more on profitability improvements than outsized revenue surprises.
FSD and software-related revenue signals, including deferred revenue movement, services growth, and any commentary on take-rate, will also be closely watched, since much of Tesla’s valuation still hinges on a broader software ramp. Delivery volumes and pricing commentary should also offer clues on demand elasticity, since volume growth without pricing power could keep EPS capped even if revenue reaches the $25.24 billion target.
Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions The stock carries a Buy Rating with an average price target of $405.70. Notable recent moves include:
Morgan Stanley: Equal-Weight (Raised Target from $415.00 to $417.00) (July 14) Barclays: Equal-Weight (Raised Target from $360.00 to $370.00) (July 14) Wells Fargo: Underweight (Raised Target from $125.00 to $130.00) (July 14) A Bearish Tilt, But Not A BreakdownTesla is trading below all of its major trend gauges, sitting 3.6% under the 20-day SMA ($398.63), 6.2% below the 50-day SMA ($409.97), and 7.9% below the 200-day SMA ($417.36). That alignment keeps the intermediate trend tilted bearish, especially with the 20-day SMA below the 50-day SMA and the death cross (50-day below 200-day) that formed in April still in place.
Momentum is best framed through RSI, which is at 46.28—neutral, but leaning soft and consistent with a market that’s not showing strong upside pressure. RSI measures how "stretched" a move is, and a mid-40s reading typically signals choppy, two-sided trade rather than a clean trend day.
Key Resistance: $433.00 — a round-number area that can act as an overhead pivot where rebounds may stall Key Support: $380.00 — a nearby round-number level close to current trade where buyers may try to defend the pullback From a longer-term perspective, the stock is still up 22.43% over the past 12 months, but the more recent structure has been weaker after a swing low in April and a swing high in May. Traders will be watching whether price can hold the $380.00 area; losing it cleanly would keep the focus on downside follow-through, while reclaiming the 20-day/100-day area would be an early sign the tape is stabilizing.
Tesla Shares Edge LowerTSLA Price Action: At the time of publication, Tesla shares are trading 1.63% lower at $384.68, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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You can buy Tesla (TSLA 2.29%) stock now, in the next trading session, or after quarterly earnings results are released on Wednesday, July 22. The main difference comes down to whether you think there's likely to be a catalyst in the results or presentations that could drive the stock higher after the results are announced.
Tesla's electric vehicle deliveries are growing again Tesla releases its delivery numbers at the start of each quarter, and as investors already know, it blew past expectations with 480,126 electric vehicle (EV) deliveries. Automotive revenue still makes up roughly three-quarters of Tesla's revenue, and based on historical numbers, Tesla's average revenue per unit (ARPU) for EVs is likely in the $42,000 to $43,000 range. Therefore, automotive revenue will probably be in the $20.1 billion to $20.7 billion range.
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The midpoint of the range implies a 22% increase on the $16.67 billion reported in the same quarter of 2025. Whichever way you look at it, Tesla is growing its EV deliveries again, which helps confirm that the slowdown in the first half of 2025 really did come down to the Model Y refresh.
What investors need to look out for That said, the key to the investment case is Tesla's future stream of recurring income from full self-driving (FSD) software, Optimus robot-as-a-service revenue, and robotaxi revenue from its own fleet or a third-party robotaxi platform fee.
Consequently, every earnings presentation and earnings call is usually viewed as a kind of report card on the long-term development of Robotaxi and Optimus, in the context of publicly available developments in the quarter. Based on Tesla's last earnings call, it's hard to see the company saying anything revolutionary during the upcoming one.
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Optimus and robotaxi On Optimus, CEO Elon Musk said low-volume production would begin in the "late July/August" time frame, with the unveiling event taking place around then. Clearly, there's potential for Tesla to make a splash by announcing this, but it would merely confirm what management has already said.
Turning to robotaxis, while it's exciting to monitor the rollout, the reality is that an increase of a few robotaxis here or there, or an additional city (Miami was added in July), won't make a marginal difference to what really matters.
On the last earnings call, Musk said:
"It's not going to make sense for us to deploy unsupervised FSD or Robotaxi large scale when we know that there are major architectural improvements to the software that can improve safety."
Those improvements will come with the release of v15 FSD, which will be a "complete overhaul of the software architecture" and will take safety to "another level." He also noted that v15 would "hopefully" be available this year, "but certainly by early next year."
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What to expect from Tesla's earnings presentations We pretty much know the key numbers based on the delivery data. On Optimus, confirmation of production starting/growing and an unveiling announcement would be good. However, the key question is the timeline for v15 development, because there won't be a robotaxi ramp without it.
All told, while Tesla remains an attractive stock for long-term investors, it's hard to see the company making any game-changing announcements on Optimus or robotaxi/v15 during the upcoming earnings presentations. In other words, if you like the stock, there's no need to rush to buy it before the earnings report.
Amazon stock has struggled to keep pace with the broader market this year as investor sentiment toward hyperscalers has cooled. AMZN is up about 8% year to date and just 10% over the past 12 months, lagging many large-cap peers.
However, the stock could regain momentum later this year if investors rotate back into hyperscalers amid renewed optimism about AI spending, cloud growth, and earnings.
AMZN stock price has underperformed the market this year as investors remained concerned about its spending and whether it will achieve a return on investment (ROI).
The company has been spending billions of dollars in data centers. It plans to spend over $200 billion this year, a figure that may continue growing as memory, servers, and chip prices surge.
The next key catalyst for the company is its earnings, which are expected to come out on July 30th. These earnings will provide an overview of how its business performed last quarter, and whether its cloud business is still growing.
The last financial results showed that its sales jumped by 17% in the first quarter to $181 billion. Excluding its forex benefits, the company’s sales rose by 15% from the same period last year.
By segment, is international sales rose by 19%, while AWS jumped by 28% to $37.8 billion. Its North America segment jumped by 12% to $104 billion, as retail spending growth continued.
Most notably, despite its strong spending, Amazon’s operating income rose to over $23.9 billion, with AWS leading the pack with $14.2 billion. However, the key blemish in the report was its free cash flow, which plunged to $1.2 billion in the trailing twelve months as it boosted its spending.
There were a few notable statements in the report. For one, the company’s chip business, which is made up of Graviton, Terranium, and Nitro, made $20 billion in annual revenue run rate. It also inked a deal with OpenAI to consumer about 2 GW of Tranium capacity.
The upcoming earnings report is expected to show that revenue jumped by 16.8% in the second quarter to over $195 billion. Notably, the IWS division is expected to grow by about 25% as the company’s market share in the cloud computing sector remains.
For the year, the company’s revenue is expected to grow by 15% to $823 billion, followed by $930 billion next year.
There are signs that the company has become highly overvalued, with the forward price-to-earnings ratio hitting 29. Its multiple is much higher than the sector median of 15.
Most Wall Street analysts remain bullish on Amazon stock. The average price target is $312, implying about 25% upside from the current level. Among the most optimistic forecasts, KeyCorp has a $335 target.
Meanwhile, Wedbush, Citigroup, and Citizens maintain Outperform, Buy, and Market Outperform ratings, respectively, reflecting continued confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects.
READ MORE: Is Big Tech's $725B AI splurge being funded by mass layoffs?
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The daily chart shows that the AMZN stock has crawled back in the past few days, moving from a low of $225 earlier this month to the current $250. It has already crossed the 50-day and 100-day moving average and formed an inverted head-and-shoulders pattern.
It is also hovering around the 23.6% Fibonacci Retracement level. Therefore, the stock will likely bounce back in the near term as investors start rotating from memory and semiconductor companies to hyperscalers. If this happens, the next key target to watch will be the year-to-date high of $278.
Greg Abel říká, že Berkshire Hathaway Energy už dodává 8 % své potenciální výroby elektřiny v Iowě do AI datacenter a v příštích pěti letech to může růst o 50 % i více. Pro Berkshire to ale zatím není zásadní tahoun.
Although the company holds a sizable stake in Alphabet, much like his predecessor, Warren Buffett, current Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA +0.73%) (BRKB +1.71%) CEO Greg Abel isn't making any major, hyperaggressive bets on artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
He's certainly not unaware of the industry's rapid growth, though, and is making a point of preparing one of Berkshire's subsidiaries for what seems inevitable. That's soaring demand for the electricity that powers AI data centers.
The question is, will this meaningfully move the needle for Berkshire Hathaway and its shareholders?
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AI and energy is definitely on Abel's radar Given everything else happening that busy day, it would have been easy to miss. Nevertheless, as Abel commented during Berkshire's annual shareholder meeting in early May, "One of the core inputs to all those data centers -- hyperscalers -- associated with artificial intelligence is energy. Our businesses have that opportunity in front of them at Berkshire Hathaway Energy." He then added, "And yes, we're pursuing them."
Abel went on to point out that, unlike so many other players in the utility business, Berkshire Hathaway Energy is already sending 8% of its potential electricity production in Iowa, for instance, to the AI data center industry that's set up shop there. He goes on to suggest that this figure could grow by 50% (or more) over the next five years.
In other words, Berkshire's energy arm is already ready for what awaits.
But what does this opportunity practically mean for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders?
It takes some digging, but it's not a secret -- Berkshire's energy business added nearly $4 billion worth of earnings to the conglomerate's bottom line last year. That's roughly 10% of its total profits, excluding the ever-changing gains from its stock portfolio. That's not huge, but it's not insignificant either.
Data source: Berkshire Hathaway 2025 investor report.
For all the opportunity Abel says he sees on this front, however, it's not exactly a game changer.
AI takes a relatively small part of overall energy production There's no denying the utility industry as a whole wasn't -- and still isn't -- ready for the rapid growth in electricity demand driven by the proliferation of AI data centers.
In the grand scheme of things, though, it's not as if artificial intelligence is consuming the vast majority of the nation's produced power. Recent number crunching by Pew Research indicates that data centers accounted for only about 4% of the United States' total electricity generation in 2025. The rest is still being used by everything else and everyone else. Even Pew's forecast for a doubling of this consumption by 2030 would put the AI industry's portion of power consumption in the ballpark of 8%, which is still a small minority.
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So why all the angst? The capital-intensive utility business wasn't ready for any major surge in demand, having managed paper-thin differences between supply and consumption for decades.
More to the point for interested investors, while AI-driven energy demand is undeniably growing rapidly, it's growing from a small baseline. There's not enough whole-dollar opportunity here to consider it a core part of any bullish thesis for Berkshire Hathaway... at least not yet.
That doesn't mean Berkshire isn't a buy, though. If nothing else, the conglomerate remains an incredible cash cow, with a portfolio of great stocks.
Warren Buffett went on CNBC this morning and took personal credit for one of the more surprising moves in Berkshire Hathaway‘s (NYSE:BRK-B | BRK-B Price Prediction) recent history. Speaking with Becky Quick, the 95-year-old chairman said, “I initiated it” when asked about the conglomerate’s expanding stake in Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), offering his first public explanation of how Google’s parent became one of Berkshire’s largest technology holdings.
The remark resolves the question of whether new CEO Greg Abel or Buffett drove the pivot toward Big Tech, and it comes as Alphabet uses fresh capital, including a roughly $10 billion private placement from Berkshire earlier this year, to fund an AI infrastructure buildout that is straining even the largest hyperscalers’ cash flows.
The “Decider” Dynamic With Greg Abel Buffett announced he would step down in May of last year and formally handed the reins to Abel at the start of this year. That timing had led many to assume Abel authored the Alphabet position, which Berkshire first disclosed in Q3 2025 and has since expanded.
Buffett described the working arrangement plainly: “I am not doing anything that he doesn’t approve of. He’s not doing anything I don’t approve of. We talk all the time, but he is the decider,” referring to Abel. He also expressed regret over the delay, saying he “made a mistake” by not investing in Alphabet sooner, echoing his long-standing frustration at missing Google’s early rise despite seeing its advertising strength through Geico.
Even so, Buffett kept his enthusiasm measured. On Alphabet’s place in the portfolio, he said: “I would say that I don’t like it as well as at least four or five other businesses that we own.”
Berkshire’s Q1 2026 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 7, 2026, reported operating earnings of $11.35B and indicated that the company remained a net seller of equities. Berkshire shares trade around $500, up just under 1% year to date.
Why the $10 Billion Alphabet Placement Matters Alphabet is spending at a pace that reframes the tech capex conversation. Management guided to $175 billion to $185 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, and Q1 2026 capex more than doubled year over year to $35.67 billion. Google Cloud Q1 revenue reached $20.03 billion, up 63% year over year, with backlog nearly doubling quarter over quarter to more than $460 billion.
That backlog is the demand signal Buffett appears to be underwriting. He framed the competitive stakes directly: “The real question with Google and all of its competitors now, because they’re all laying out hundreds of billions, and that’s real money. That’s the game they’re playing now. They weren’t playing that game with computer software.”
Alphabet’s stock has responded to the disclosure and capex trajectory. Shares trade near $342.78, up 8% year-to-date and roughly 86% over the past year. The forward P/E sits around 25.
Berkshire as a Recurring Capital Partner? The forward question is whether the Alphabet placement is a one-off or a template. Berkshire ended Q1 2026 with a record $380 billion in cash. Hyperscalers are entering a phase in which AI-related capex is outpacing operating cash flow, creating an opportunity for large, patient private capital providers. Buffett’s other Big Tech position, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), was built entirely in the public market. The Alphabet deal is structured differently, and the “I initiated it” comment suggests Buffett himself sees value in being a preferred financing partner rather than just a market buyer.
For readers assembling a longer view of the portfolio’s next chapter, our 7 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Now briefing walks through which existing Berkshire holdings look most durable alongside the new tech tilt.
What to watch next: whether Berkshire’s next 13F expands the Alphabet position further, whether Abel signals appetite for similar structured deals with other hyperscalers, and how Alphabet’s AI monetization keeps pace with the capex line.
EU má podle zdrojů schválit akvizici Electronic Arts za 55 miliard USD konsorciem investorů včetně saúdskoarabského PIF. Rozhodnutí má přijít po skončení předběžné kontroly pravidel o zahraničních subvencích 30. července.
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CompaniesBRUSSELS, July 17 (Reuters) - A group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is set to secure European Union approval for its $55 billion acquisition of video game developer Electronic Arts (EA.O), opens new tab under EU subsidy rules, people familiar with the matter said.
Saudi Arabia's $1 trillion wealth fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners and private equity firm Silver Lake announced the deal, the largest leveraged buyout in history, in September last year.
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The deal represents a major push by PIF in its efforts to become a global hub for games and sports, betting on the enduring value of blockbuster game franchises as the industry recovers from a prolonged downturn.
It also underscores the kingdom's diversification from oil into infrastructure, tourism, sports and gaming and other sectors.
The European Commission, which acts as the EU competition enforcer, is set to clear the deal after the end of its preliminary review under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) on July 30, the people said.
The Commission declined to comment. PIF and Electronic Arts did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment.
The FSR is aimed at preventing unfair non-EU subsidies to companies looking to acquire rivals in the 27-country bloc.
The deal is also expected to win unconditional EU clearance under merger rules when a preliminary review ends on July 22.
Two previous deals involving Middle East companies, Abu Dhabi state oil firm ADNOC's acquisition of German chemicals company Covestro and UAE telecoms group e&'s bid for parts of Czech telecoms company PPF, were only cleared after lengthy investigations and remedies.
Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; Editing by Kirsten Donovan
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Few companies have ridden the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom as successfully as Broadcom NASDAQ: AVGO. The tech giant has been a go-to name for investors looking to play the buildout of AI data centers, and its shares are up around 40% over the past year as a result. Every fresh sign of accelerating demand for its custom chips has been met with enthusiasm, and for good reason.
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Lately, though, that enthusiasm has started to cool in a way that's worth paying attention to. Despite briefly hitting an all-time high after its earnings report last month, the stock has since fallen more than 20% from that peak.
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More tellingly, it's now trading at roughly the same level it was back in November, meaning it has effectively gone nowhere in eight months, even as the company has continued to post exceptionally strong results.
For a stock that's supposed to be one of the AI trade's biggest winners, that's not a great look, and it's forcing investors to confront an uncomfortable question.
The Downgrade That Put Valuation Front and CenterThe clearest sign of the growing unease came last week, when Erste Group downgraded Broadcom to Hold from Buy, citing valuation concerns. The move stands out against a broader Wall Street backdrop that remains bullish overall, with Broadcom carrying a Moderate Buy consensus rating.
The reasoning was blunt: while the firm acknowledged that the company’s margins are expected to remain high, the stock's already lofty valuation reflects much of that positive outlook, leaving limited room for further price appreciation.
That's a critical point, and it goes straight to the heart of the bear case. Broadcom's fundamentals aren't in question. The concern is entirely about how much investors are being asked to pay for them. Right now, the stock is costing around 65 times earnings, considerably higher than, say, the 32 times earnings investors are being asked to pay for NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA.
When a stock is priced for perfection, even excellent results can fail to move the needle, because the good news is already baked in. The fact that Broadcom has essentially flatlined since November despite continued strong performance is arguably the market's way of signaling exactly that.
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The thing is, though, for all the valuation hand-wringing, plenty of voices on Wall Street remain firmly in Broadcom's corner. Morgan Stanley, for example, described the company as a "core AI winner,” pointing to the strength of its AI growth trajectory despite recent concerns about valuation and competition.
The team there put much of the weakness down to two things. First, investors have been gravitating toward what they call "growthier" bottleneck stories elsewhere in the AI semiconductor space, leaving Broadcom looking comparatively unloved. Second, and more specifically, there's been growing concern about competition from Taiwan's MediaTek, which could soon start eating into Broadcom's key market share.
However, Morgan Stanley's view is that this fear is overdone. While it acknowledges that MediaTek's growth is real, it expects Broadcom to remain the majority supplier for the likes of Alphabet Inc NASDAQ: GOOGL and describes more bearish scenarios of market share loss as premature.
Still One of AI's Best-Positioned NamesUnderpinning that confidence is a business that remains exceptionally strong. Broadcom has cemented itself at the heart of the custom AI silicon buildout through a series of major partnerships with some of the biggest names in technology, including its deal with Apple NASDAQ: AAPL. These are the kinds of relationships that lock in reliable cash flow and place it at the center of large AI operators' efforts to build bespoke infrastructure for their own workloads.
Its AI revenue is also growing faster than its overall revenue, indicating exactly where the momentum lies. While the margin picture is a little more nuanced than that of a pure chip designer, the direction of travel remains undoubtedly positive.
Where That Leaves InvestorsSo has Broadcom become too expensive for its own AI story? The honest answer is that it depends entirely on what investors think of its growth's durability. The bears, led by Erste Group's downgrade, make a fair point that the valuation already prices in a lot of good news, and the stock's failure to hold onto any of its progress since November lends real weight to that argument.
But the bulls have an equally compelling response. If Broadcom really is the core, structurally advantaged winner in custom AI silicon that it appears to be, with solid market share and many marquee customers, then a period of consolidation after such a strong run may simply be the stock catching its breath before the next leg higher.
For investors weighing it up, the coming quarters and the evidence they bring on whether growth can keep outrunning that demanding valuation will settle the debate.
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Jim Cramer told his X followers this month, “If there is going to be a turn the stock of Broadcom will let you know.” The post landed on Wednesday, July 9, 2026, pulled in 45,859 impressions, 158 likes, and 62 replies, and framed a single semiconductor stock as the tell for where the market goes next. In the day leading up to that post, he also noted, “Broadcom and Lam great tells today!” A week later, that call is being stress-tested in real time.
What Cramer Is Really Saying About Broadcom Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO | AVGO Price Prediction) is the closest thing the market has to a scoreboard for hyperscaler AI spending. CEO Hock Tan sells custom AI accelerators (XPUs) and AI networking silicon to the largest cloud buyers on earth. His quarterly guidance is treated as a leading indicator on capex intentions at hyperscalers like Google, Meta, and others. That is the mechanism behind Cramer’s bellwether framing: when AVGO’s bookings slip or its price action rolls over, it tends to precede softness in the wider Nasdaq complex.
The recent price action reflects that sensitivity. Broadcom closed at $374.45 on July 16, a 5.03% single-session drop that capped a 6.65% weekly decline. Year to date the stock is still up 8.59%, and one-year performance sits at 32.16%. Market cap is approximately $1.78 trillion. If Cramer is right, the stock’s recent weakness is worth watching closely for those interested in buying the dip.
The Fundamentals Backing the Bellwether Thesis Broadcom has become a rudder for the AI chip trade, which is why its guidance can steer the entire sector. Fiscal Q2 revenue came in at $22.19 billion, up 47.9% year over year, while non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.44 beat the consensus, extending Broadcom’s streak to eight consecutive quarters of EPS beats. AI semiconductor revenue reached $10.80 billion, soaring 143% year over year. Free cash flow was $10.26 billion, or 46% of revenue, per the company’s Q2 8-K filing.
Tan offered a glimpse into the future, telling investors, “The momentum continues and in Q3 we expect semiconductor revenue from AI to grow over 200 percent year-over-year to $16.0 billion.” Total Q3 revenue is guided to roughly $29.4 billion, implying 84% year-over-year growth. Tan has also set a public target of exceeding $100 billion in AI sales by 2027. Investors can track updated commentary directly on Broadcom’s investor relations site.
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How Nvidia Fits the Signal NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) is the other half of the AI silicon duopoly. Its most recent quarter delivered $81.61 billion in revenue, up 85.2% year over year, with Data Center Networking revenue surging 199%, according to the company’s Q1 FY2027 8-K. NVIDIA sells merchant GPUs; Broadcom builds the custom ASICs and networking chips that hyperscalers use to offset dependence on those GPUs. NVIDIA trades at 33 times earnings, compared with 66 times for Broadcom, leaving AVGO more exposed to valuation compression if AI capex growth cools.
Nvidia held up better during the July drawdown, closing at $207.40 on July 16 with a 2.28% weekly gain and an 11.2% year-to-date advance. That divergence is exactly the kind of asymmetry the former hedge fund trader’s framing tries to capture: AVGO cracking while NVDA holds could be an early warning that custom silicon orders are getting pruned first.
The Inverse Cramer Wrinkle Retail traders have spent years running the “Inverse Cramer” playbook, fading his high-conviction calls for sport. Reddit sentiment on AVGO stayed steadily bullish through July 16, with r/stocks sentiment scores holding in the 70-74 range. Oppenheimer analyst Rick Schafer kept Broadcom on his top picks list heading into Q2 earnings, and the July 16 Standard Chartered VMware Cloud Foundation partnership reinforced the software-plus-silicon story.
The setup investors are watching: if AVGO breaks lower while AI capex commentary from hyperscalers stays firm, Cramer’s bellwether call may have flagged the turn early. If Broadcom stabilizes and delivers on its $16 billion Q3 AI revenue guidance, the recent weakness looks more like consolidation inside a still-intact uptrend.
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Key Takeaways PPG increased its quarterly dividend by 3 cents to 74 cents per share, payable Sept. 11 to eligible holders. PPG has made 512 consecutive dividend payments and raised its dividend for 55 straight years. PPG returned $1.4 billion to shareholders in 2025 and cited balance sheet strength behind the increase. PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG - Free Report) has announced a 3-cent per share increase in its regular quarterly dividend to 74 cents. The dividend, marking a 4.2% hike, will be paid out on Sept. 11, 2026, to shareholders on record as of Aug. 10, 2026.
The latest declaration marks the company's 512th consecutive dividend payment. PPG has distributed uninterrupted annual dividends since 1899, reflecting a dividend-paying track record spanning more than a century. With the latest hike, PPG has raised its dividend payout for 55 straight years.
The company is dedicated to enhancing shareholders’ returns through strategic cash deployment, maintaining a strong track record of returning cash to shareholders via dividends and share buybacks. In 2025, PPG returned $1.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. It paid dividends worth $630 million in 2025.
Its board authorized the buyback of $2.5 billion of outstanding common stock, and PPG bought back shares worth roughly $790 million in 2025 and another $100 million in the first quarter of 2026. Its robust financial performance is reflected in the substantial operating cash flow generation, which reached around $1.9 billion in 2025.
Per PPG, the dividend increase underscores the board's confidence in the resilience of its business, the strength of its balance sheet and the company's ability to generate and expand operating cash flow over the long term.
Shares of PPG are up 3.7% in the past year compared with the industry’s 3.3% growth.
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PPG Zacks Rank & Key PicksPPG currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are CSW Industrials, Inc. (CSW - Free Report) , Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (IDR - Free Report) and Ternium S.A. (TX - Free Report) . CSW, IDR and TX carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CSW’s current-year earnings stands at $12.52 per share, implying a 20.6% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, with the average surprise being 3.8%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IDR’s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.52 per share, implying a 33.3% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, with the average surprise being 68.7%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TX’s current-year earnings is pegged at $5.52 per share, indicating a 154.4% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 3.5%.
Kartoon Studios prodala divizi Channel Network Frederator Networks za 500 000 USD v hotovosti a ponechává si klíčová IP, včetně Bee and PuppyCat a Castlevania.
Company Retains Key Frederator Studios IP For Licensing Opportunities
Strategic Transaction Continues Company’s Realignment Towards the Monetization of Premium Intellectual Property
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios, Inc. (NYSE American: TOON) ("Kartoon Studios" or the "Company"), a global entertainment company creating, producing, distributing and licensing children's and family content, today announced the strategic sale of Frederator Networks' Channel Network business in an all-cash transaction. Kartoon Studios will retain key intellectual property of Frederator Studios, including Bee and PuppyCat, Bravest Warriors, Castlevania and Catbug, for distribution and product licensing opportunities.
The strategic sale advances Kartoon Studios' ongoing strategy to align its operating structure and resources on monetization of premium intellectual property, franchise development, animation production, global distribution and consumer-products commercialization.
“The transaction separates two businesses with different operating models, margin profiles and growth priorities,” commented Andy Heyward, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kartoon Studios. “Key to this transaction, we are retaining key intellectual property of Frederator Studios, its creative talent and core properties, along with key channels that support our franchises. We believe this transaction makes Kartoon Studios a more focused company and better positions our team to continue executing on our strategic realignment towards the monetization of premium intellectual property.”
Total cash consideration paid to Kartoon Studios totaled $500,000 for the Frederator Networks' Channel Network business.
About Kartoon Studios
Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) is a global, vertically integrated children’s and family entertainment company turning owned and controlled intellectual property into enduring, multi-platform franchises. The Company develops, produces, distributes, licenses and monetizes content across the full value chain, creating multiple revenue opportunities and long-term brand value.
Kartoon Studios’ growth portfolio includes Hundred Acre Wood and the Stan Lee Universe, alongside established brands and an extensive programming library. The Company operates Mainframe Studios and Toon Media Networks, as well as Beacon Media Group, a full-service marketing, communications, and media agency subsidiary of Kartoon Studios focused on children and family. Together, these assets provide production capabilities, direct audience access and distribution across linear television, AVOD, SVOD, FAST channels and streaming platforms in more than 60 territories. Kartoon Studios is focused on converting its intellectual property, infrastructure and global reach into scalable franchise growth and long-term shareholder value.
For more information, visit www.kartoonstudios.com.
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Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning the strategic transaction continuing the Company’s realignment towards the monetization of premium intellectual property; the strategic sale advancing Kartoon Studios' ongoing strategy to align its operating structure and resources on monetization of premium intellectual property, franchise development, animation production, global distribution and consumer-products commercialization and the transaction making Kartoon Studios a more focused company and better positioning its team to continue executing on our strategic realignment towards the monetization of premium intellectual property Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “should,” “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements are based on the Company’s current plans, estimates, assumptions and expectations and are not guarantees that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Actual events, results and performance may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements due to various risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the Company’s ability to execute its business strategy and growth initiatives; the Company’s ability to monetize premium intellectual property, the Company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and other risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov. Additional risks and uncertainties that are not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently considers immaterial may also cause actual events, results or performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Kartoon Studios undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Chipotle otevřelo první restauraci v Mexiku v San Pedro Garza García ve spolupráci s Alsea. Firma plánuje další pobočky v Nuevo León a vstup do Mexico City v roce 2027.
Chipotle Brings Brand to MexicoChipotle’s first Mexican restaurant opened Thursday, July 16, in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, part of the Monterrey metropolitan area, in partnership with Alsea, a leading restaurant operator in Latin America and Europe. The location is the first to open under a development agreement the two companies announced in April 2025. Chipotle and Alsea plan to open additional restaurants in Nuevo León later this year and expand into Mexico City in 2027.
“We are entering Mexico with deep respect for the country’s culinary heritage and a commitment to delivering the Chipotle experience with excellence,” said Scott Boatwright, CEO of Chipotle. “Nuevo León is an ideal place to begin this journey, and with Alsea’s operational expertise and deep local market knowledge, we look forward to serving new guests and earning a place in Mexico’s vibrant dining culture.”
The Monterrey metropolitan area was selected as Chipotle’s entry point into Mexico due to its strong economy, growing population, and status as one of the country’s leading business and innovation hubs.
South Korea, Singapore Openings AheadThe Mexico entry adds to Chipotle’s growing international footprint, which includes more than 80 locations in Canada, 20 in the U.K., six in France, and two in Germany, alongside restaurants operated through partnerships in the Middle East and planned openings in South Korea and Singapore.
Chipotle currently operates more than 4,100 restaurants worldwide and expects to open between 350 and 370 new locations in 2026 as part of its “Recipe for Growth” strategy.
Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions The stock carries a Buy rating with an average price target of $41.95. Recent analyst moves include:
Citigroup: Buy (Lowers Target to $45.00) (July 13) Mizuho: Outperform (Raises Target to $41.00) (July 13) Chipotle Shares Edge Higher CMG Price Action: At the time of publication, Chipotle shares are trading 1.61% higher at $34.75, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) will release its second quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Monday, July 20.
Analysts expect the Greenwich, Connecticut-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.08 per share, up from $1.05 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for W. R. Berkley’s quarterly revenue is $3.2 billion. It reported $3.1 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On July 13, W. R. Berkley named Paul J. Stock as president of Carolina Casualty.
Shares of W. R. Berkley rose 0.1% to close at $69.90 on Thursday.
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Antero Resources se stává cílem akvizice v americkém energetickém sektoru; jako nejpravděpodobnější kupec se jeví EQT díky geografickému přesahu a LNG vazbám.
Antero Resources (NYSE:AR | AR Price Prediction) has quietly become one of the most strategically attractive assets in U.S. energy. The Appalachian pure-play carries a market cap of roughly $10.3 billion, trades at 11x trailing earnings and an EV/EBITDA of 7.05, yet delivered record production of 3.9 billion cubic feet equivalent per day (Bcfe/d) in Q1, up 13% year over year, with free cash flow of $657 million.
CEO Michael Kennedy laid out the takeover pitch himself: “We have the highest LNG exposure among Appalachian producers, selling 2.3 Bcf per day of production to sales points along the LNG fairway” and “we are the largest producer-exporter of NGLs in the U.S.” With Henry Hub spot at just $3.44 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), Antero still realized $5.57 per million cubic feet (Mcf) on gas, proof of premium export capture. Shares are down 7.9% over the past year to $33.35, well below the analyst target of $48.75. Insiders have been net sellers, with CFO-connected executives disposing of shares near $39 in May.
Ranking the Likely Acquirers, Weakest Case First 4. Chevron: The Longest Shot Chevron (NYSE:CVX) has the balance sheet at a $366.2 billion market cap, and it recently completed the acquisition of Hess. Its Permian and deepwater focus makes Appalachian gas a stretch, though a Microsoft data-center power joint venture offers only a tenuous strategic link. Antitrust would be easy; strategic fit is the problem.
3. TotalEnergies: Global LNG Trader Angle TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE) grew integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales 10% to 43.9 metric tonnes (Mt) and signed onto Rio Grande LNG Train 4. Antero’s export-linked barrels would feed the French supermajor’s global book. Scrutiny from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and cultural fit are the main drags.
2. ConocoPhillips: The Serial Acquirer ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), fresh off Marathon Oil integration and targeting $7 billion incremental FCF by 2029, holds 10 MTPA of Port Arthur LNG offtake. Antero’s Gulf-linked gas would plug directly into that portfolio, and COP has proven M&A muscle.
1. EQT: The Obvious Buyer EQT (NYSE:EQT) is the largest U.S. gas producer at a $30.8 billion market cap, trading at 4.82 EV/EBITDA. CEO Toby Rice has told investors, “accelerating power demand growth in the United States, particularly in Appalachia, is creating incremental opportunities in our backyard.” Geographic overlap, shared LNG contracting, and EQT’s $1.83 billion Q1 free cash flow make this the cleanest fit. Antitrust review would be the main hurdle.
Where Private Equity Fits Energy-focused private equity firms (EnCap, NGP, Quantum, Blackstone Energy) could bid, but a $10 billion public E&P with an investment-grade credit profile and integrated midstream operations exceeds typical PE sweet spots. PE ranks below Chevron: strategic synergies cannot match EQT’s, and financing costs erode the arbitrage. Keep an eye on the stock as consolidation logic tightens across Appalachia.
Aehr Test Systems tento týden vzrostla o 20,9 % po silné zprávě za 4. čtvrtletí, která potvrdila posun tržeb od EV k AI čipům. Rekordní objednávky za čtvrtletí dosáhly 60,7 milionu USD.
Shares in Aehr Test Systems (AEHR 4.09%) rose 20.9% in the week to Friday morning as the market digested its excellent fourth quarter earnings report released earlier in the week. The earnings helped confirm the company's successful transition in revenue away from the electric vehicle (EV) market toward the higher-growth AI processor market.
Why Aehr Test Systems shares soared this week Aehr makes test equipment and systems that ensure semiconductor reliability and quality. It's a critical part of chip development. Whether it's in an EV or an AI data center, it's essential that chips don't fail. As such, its bookings are often seen as a leading indicator of capital spending trends in its end markets, particularly for AI processors.
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In this context, Aehr had good news for the AI market. Its record bookings of $60.7 million in the quarter brought its second-half bookings to $97.9 million, a figure significantly above the high end of the company's $60 million to $80 million guidance range. CEO Gayn Erickson confirmed that bookings represent growth, noting that "Reliability and production wafer-level burn-in screening for AI accelerators, CPUs, and network processors were our fastest-growing markets this year, representing approximately 71% of our total annual revenue."
In addition, he disclosed that two years ago, "over 95%" of Aehr's business related to silicon carbide chips for EVs, while "our fiscal year '26 revenue came from markets not electric vehicle silicon carbide."
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Where next for Aehr Test Systems Erickson also confirmed that its lead AI chip customer is "significantly ramping their products." Based on its orders and a $100 million backlog, management expects revenue of $130 million to $150 million in its fiscal 2027 compared to $50 million in 2026, with Erickson claiming Aehr had the capability to meet a large order if it came in.
Aehr is set to return to profitability in its fiscal 2027 and represents a speculative way to invest in the accelerating momentum of AI chip investing.
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PPL Corporation zveřejní hospodářské výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí 2026 v pátek 7. srpna. O výsledcích a výhledu bude firma diskutovat v konferenčním hovoru.
, /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) will release consolidated second-quarter 2026 earnings results on Friday, Aug. 7.
Vincent Sorgi, PPL president and chief executive officer, and other members of PPL's executive team will discuss quarterly results and the company's general business outlook during a conference call with financial analysts beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern time.
The call will be webcast live, in audio format, along with slides of the presentation. Interested individuals can access the webcast link at www.pplweb.com/investors under Events and Presentations or join the live conference call by telephone at 1-844-512-2926. International participants should call 1-412-317-6300. Participants will need to enter the following "Elite Entry" number to join the conference: 4896257.
For those who are unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay with slides will be accessible at www.pplweb.com/investors for 90 days after the call.
About PPL
PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a leading U.S. energy company focused on providing electricity and natural gas safely, reliably and affordably to more than 3.6 million customers in the U.S. PPL's high-performing, award-winning utilities are addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. For more information, visit www.pplweb.com.
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Truist Financial vykázala vyšší čtvrtletní zisk díky oživení investičního bankovnictví a obchodování; příjmy z těchto aktivit vzrostly za tři měsíce končící 30. června téměř o 72 %.
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July 17 (Reuters) - Truist Financial (TFC.N), opens new tab reported a higher quarterly profit on Friday, as a rebound in capital markets activity helped boost earnings from investment banking, while volatility fueled trading desks.
Across the industry, banks have reaped gains from a revival in dealmaking that has bolstered lucrative advisory fees, while heightened market volatility has fueled client activity across their trading desks.
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Truist's investment banking and trading income climbed nearly 72% in the three months ended June 30 from a year earlier.
Shares of the bank rose 1.9% in premarket trading.
Banks expect more gains ahead, with executives pointing to healthy pipelines and strong backlogs for the second half, fueling expectations that the investment banking "super cycle" has more room to run.
Meanwhile, global markets remain volatile as the interest rate trajectory remains uncertain, geopolitical tensions linger and AI-driven tech jitters persist — an environment that typically keeps trading desks humming.
"We continued to deepen client relationships, grow in attractive markets, and improve operating efficiency and profitability," Truist CEO Bill Rogers said.
The bank's wealth management income for the second quarter also increased 7.8%.
Truist's quarterly net income available to common shareholders came in at $1.52 billion or $1.23 per share, above last year's $1.18 billion or 90 cents per share.
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Arch Capital zůstává kvalitní pojišťovnou, ale klesající ceny zajištění mohou dál tlačit na marže a růst book value. Q1 2026 přinesl 15,4% provozní ROE, ta ale byla podpořena uvolněním rezerv z minulých období.
SummaryArch Capital retains a Conditional Quality Buy rating, contingent on maintaining profitability and book value growth amid declining reinsurance pricing.Q1 2026 results confirm robust underwriting and a 15.4% operating ROE, but headline strength reflects favorable reserve releases from prior periods.ACGL’s strong balance sheet and capital flexibility allow disciplined risk selection, enabling avoidance of poorly priced contracts without liquidity pressure.Buy thesis hinges on ACGL preserving margins and ROE as earned reinsurance premiums decline; Hold becomes justified if profitability erodes alongside volume. Panuwat Dangsungnoen/iStock via Getty Images
Introduction Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) is still one of the highest-quality names in the insurance market. The problem is that the environment that produced those returns is already changing. The reinsurance market is offering
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Archer Aviation (ACHR 6.38%) recently slipped below $5, extending a decline that has surprised many investors. Yet the sell-off doesn't appear to reflect a sudden deterioration in the company's business.
Instead, it reflects something more subtle. The market is changing how it evaluates Archer.
A year ago, investors mainly cared about the company's vision. Flying taxis promised to transform urban transportation. Archer had secured partnerships with companies such as Stellantis and United Airlines, and each certification milestone reinforced the belief that commercialization was approaching.
Today, that narrative isn't enough. Investors are no longer asking whether flying taxis could become a major industry. They're asking a much tougher question: Can Archer build a profitable business before it runs out of time -- or capital?
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Commercialization has become the biggest test For years, Archer measured success through milestones:
Prototype flights Manufacturing progress Strategic partnerships Regulatory approvals Each announcement reduced uncertainty and helped investors believe the company was moving in the right direction. But as Archer approaches its goal of launching commercial operations in 2026, those milestones no longer carry the same weight. Investors now want evidence that the business itself is nearing takeoff.
Launching an air taxi service involves far more than building an aircraft. Archer must complete Federal Aviation Administration certification, prepare pilots, establish operating procedures, deploy supporting infrastructure, and convince customers to choose flying taxis over existing forms of transport.
Even then, another challenge begins. Can the business generate enough demand to operate profitably? Can aircraft fly frequently enough to justify their cost? Can the company eventually earn attractive returns after maintenance, staffing, insurance, and infrastructure expenses?
These are the questions investors are beginning to ask, and none has a satisfactory answer today. That's why each quarter without meaningful commercial revenue matters more than the one before it. The closer Archer gets to commercialization, the less investors value promises and the more they expect measurable progress.
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Cash burn isn't the biggest concern anymore. Dilution is. Ironically, Archer's biggest financial strength has created a new investor concern.
During the past two years, the company has raised substantial capital and built one of the strongest balance sheets in the electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry. That gives management valuable time to complete certification and prepare for launch. For perspective, the company ended March 31 with $1.8 billion in liquidity.
Few investors now question whether Archer can survive.
Instead, they question how much of the company today's shareholders will still own by the time it succeeds.
Archer continues to invest heavily in engineering, certification, manufacturing capacity, and commercial preparation. Those investments are necessary, but they also mean the company is likely to remain cash-flow-negative for several more years. In 2025 alone, the company consumed $433 million in operating cash flow.
If commercialization takes longer than expected -- or scaling proves more expensive than planned -- raising additional capital may become necessary. That's where dilution becomes a real risk.
Every new share issued helps fund the business, but it also reduces the ownership stake of existing shareholders. Even if Archer ultimately succeeds, repeated equity issuance could reduce the returns investors earn.
For a company that remains years away from profitability, that's an important risk to consider.
What does it mean for investors? Nothing in Archer's recent progress suggests the long-term vision has fallen apart. The company continues to progress through certification, expand manufacturing capabilities, and prepare for a commercial launch in the U.S. in 2026. Those remain meaningful achievements.
What has changed is the market's willingness to pay for future potential. Investors now want evidence that Archer can convert technological progress into commercial success -- and eventually into sustainable profits.
That means another partnership announcement or another successful test flight won't define the next chapter. It will be defined by execution.
Can Archer launch commercial operations on schedule? Can it generate meaningful revenue? Can it reach that point without excessive shareholder dilution?
Those are the questions that will likely determine where the stock goes next.
Solstice Advanced Materials oznámila pravidelnou čtvrtletní dividendu 0,075 USD na akcii. Vyplatí ji 10. září 2026 akcionářům k rozhodnému dni 27. srpna 2026.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Solstice Advanced Materials (NASDAQ: SOLS), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend payment of seven and a half cents ($0.075) per share of the Company's common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 10, 2026, to shareowners of record as of the close of business on August 27, 2026.
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™ and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents and pending applications, Solstice's approximately 4,100 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit www.Solstice.com.
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Indonésie chystá změnu autorského zákona, která by po platformách vyžadovala platby za náhledy zpráv i za jejich použití pro trénink AI. Google varuje, že příliš široká pravidla mohou poškodit inovace.
SummaryCompaniesDraft bill would require platforms to pay for news link previews and AI training useOnly AI-assisted works with meaningful human creative input would qualify for copyright protectionNon-compliant platforms could face sanctions including removal of their Indonesian operating licenceGoogle warns disclosure rules are too broadJAKARTA, July 17 (Reuters) - Indonesia is preparing sweeping changes to its copyright law, including granting copyright privileges to people who use artificial intelligence to help them generate content, a draft bill reviewed by Reuters showed, setting up a potential showdown between the government and major tech platforms.
If passed, Indonesia could become the first country in Southeast Asia to incorporate AI in its copyright law, as governments globally grapple with the impact of the technology on copyright rules, including the use of work created by humans to train AI models.
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It was not immediately clear when the bill, which was an initiative of parliament and given to the government for its input, would be passed into law.
Hermansyah Siregar, an Indonesian law ministry official overseeing intellectual property, confirmed the authenticity of the draft bill and told Reuters it would mark the first explicit recognition of AI in Indonesia's copyright law.
"The development of generative AI has disrupted the copyright framework," Siregar said. "If unregulated, it could kill human creation."
FAIR-USE PROVISIONSThe previously unreported AI-specific clauses of the bill include banning the use of AI to imitate a creator's "distinctive style" and mandating disclosure on AI use in content.
The bill also requires tech platforms to pay compensation for aggregating, republishing or link-previewing news content, as well as using it for AI training. The compensation would go to state-supervised collective management organisations, which would distribute the funds to news publishers.
The rules would apply to a variety of content including video games, photography, computer programs, journalism and films.
AI-assisted works would qualify for copyright protection only if they met human involvement criteria, while fully AI-generated works would be excluded. The draft did not say how much human involvement was needed to qualify for protection.
The use of copyrighted works to train AI models would also be subject to fair-use provisions or licensing agreements, the draft said.
Ari Juliano Gema, an IP and entertainment lawyer, said Indonesia's bill might trigger concern among tech companies as it appeared to conflate commercial use of AI with its use for research.
Tech giants such as Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab, which issued a statement last month criticising the copyright overhaul, could face sanctions if they do not comply with the bill's provisions, including having their local business permits revoked.
"Rigid, overbroad mandates, however, would harm local creators, slow innovation, and leave Indonesia as an international outlier, ultimately discouraging the investment needed to drive its digital future," Google said in its statement, adding it would engage with the government on the bill.
Meta (META.O), opens new tab and TikTok did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the proposals. Meta's Instagram and Facebook platforms are popular among Indonesians.
Siregar said AI regulation was a global issue, citing an ongoing court case led by the New York Times, one of many brought by copyright owners against tech companies for alleged misuse of their material to train AI systems.
The draft was not final and the government was seeking further input, Siregar added.
INDONESIA'S AI PUSHIndonesia's proposals come as Southeast Asia's largest economy pushes for the wider adoption of AI and as the government moves to embed AI in key programmes.
On Thursday, Indonesia was among 29 countries that signed an agreement in Shanghai to establish an intergovernmental body China says will promote cooperation and global governance of AI.
China's President Xi Jinping on Friday outlined a vision for a new global AI order in which China would share its open-source AI technology and expertise with countries across the developing world.
Xi also called for AI systems to remain under human control and urged countries to establish early-warning and emergency-response mechanisms to manage AI risks, stressing the importance of human oversight and control.
Indonesia's AI disclosure requirements mirror transparency rules emerging elsewhere.
The European Union AI Act requires companies to clearly label where AI has been used to generate or modify images, video or audio content "constituting a deepfake", though it carves out exemptions for certain artistic or satirical works.
AI is not explicitly mentioned in U.S. or Singapore copyright statutes, but their copyright offices have said copyright protection requires human contribution.
Reporting by Stanley Widianto; Editing by Gibran Peshimam and Kate Mayberry
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Netflix klesl před otevřením trhu o 9,2 % po dalším slabším výhledu zisku na akcii a tržeb, které znovu zaostaly za odhady. Trh tak dál pochybuje o tempu růstu.
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July 17 (Reuters) - Netflix's (NFLX.O), opens new tab shares tumbled 9.2% before the bell on Friday following another weaker-than-expected earnings forecast from the streaming major, deepening doubts about its ability to sustain growth momentum.
While the company has gone beyond its traditional subscription-driven model, relying on advertising, live content and price hikes to boost revenue per user, it has been locked in a battle for user attention with traditional media such as Walt Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab and social media such as YouTube. The stock is down more than 44% since hitting an all-time high in June 2025.
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"The story lacks excitement," said Jeffrey Wlodarczak, analyst at Pivotal Research Group.
Subscriber growth remains central to Netflix's business, he said, adding that younger audiences are increasingly gravitating toward free social media platforms over long-form content.
"We believe this will result in slower subscriber growth and attempts by the company to offset this via more aggressive price increases and investment in content."
The company forecast quarterly earnings per share and revenue below analyst estimates for a second quarter in a row, on Thursday, with at least 11 analysts lowering their price targets.
The streaming giant will also cut its twice-yearly release of a viewing-hours report to once a year starting in January 2027. It stopped publishing quarterly subscriber numbers in 2025.
The first half of 2026 did little to ease bearish concerns, and the second half's content slate is weaker compared to a year ago, fueling the bear case, according to Jefferies analysts.
Netflix's shares were trading at 19.92 times 12-month forward profit estimates, compared with 13.54 for Walt Disney and Comcast's (CMCSA.O), opens new tab 6.57.
Reporting by Joel Jose in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane Venkatraman
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Jim Cramer varuje investory, kteří koupili Micron na páku: při dalším poklesu mohou být nuceni prodávat za nevýhodné ceny. Micron přitom vykázal rekordní výsledky a silný výhled.
Jim Cramer has a message for anyone who bought Micron, Corning, or Seagate with borrowed money: get out now, before the margin clerks make the decision for you.
On Mad Money, the CNBC host laid out why the current unraveling in tech and semiconductor stocks has almost nothing to do with how these companies are actually performing, and everything to do with leverage. “Panic is not a strategy,” he said, before explaining exactly why panic is winning anyway.
Cramer’s Core Argument: Leverage Beats Fundamentals Cramer’s central point is that strong fundamentals cannot save a stock once a leverage-fueled rally goes into reverse. “When you get these parabolic rallies that they’ve had based on overconfidence and leverage on the part of overexuberant traders, well, if you buy a stock thinking that it can fly all the way to the sun, you’re going to get burned no matter how good the fundamentals are, especially if you use margin, something I abhor and will be the bane of your existence if you’re not careful.”
Corning Was Exhibit A Corning (NYSE:GLW | GLW Price Prediction) drew Cramer’s sharpest example. “When you watch Corning go from $77 to $271 in a short period of time, you know that you have to sell some,” Cramer said. “Maybe you have to cut the position in half because the fundamentals are no longer in the driver’s seat. The crazies are.” Our data shows Corning surging more than 200% over the past year, then tumbling nearly 18% in just the past week, exactly the kind of round trip he describes. Corning trades around $158 after that flush.
The Mechanics of a Forced Unwind Once big institutions start selling, there is nobody left with the firepower to hold prices up. “When you get the professionals selling huge chunks of stock, as we have right now, the margin amateurs and the call buyers and inexperienced hedge fund managers cannot possibly prop up the share prices. So what happens? The calls quickly cease to be worth anything. The margin buyers don’t have enough money to fend off the margin calls, so they’re forced to sell at bad prices.” Company quality becomes beside the point. “At this very moment, it doesn’t matter one bit how these companies are actually doing. Do you know that what matters is how the margin clerks are doing? That’s why, by the way, I like to wait until 2 p.m. to see if there’s a real bottom. That’s when the margin clerks are done selling for the day.” In a forced-selling cascade, the bottom arrives when liquidations exhaust themselves, not when earnings stabilize.
Micron: A Blowout Quarter Meets a Margin Flush The companies themselves are fine. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) delivered a fiscal Q3 that raised the bar for the entire memory complex: revenue of $41.46 billion versus $35.25 billion expected, non-GAAP EPS of $25.11, and GAAP gross margin of 84.6%, per the company’s 8-K filing. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra told investors that “Micron’s record fiscal Q3 financial results and even stronger outlook for Q4 reflect the strategic value of memory in the AI era.” Q4 guidance calls for $50.0 billion in revenue and $31.00 in non-GAAP EPS.
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Then the stock rolled over anyway. Micron down 14% on the week even as it sits up nearly 199% on the year. Options positioning tells the same story: tomorrow’s expiration alone carries 337,818 calls of open interest against 577,051 puts, evidence of the leveraged, speculative crowd Cramer is describing.
Seagate Rides the Same Wave Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) sits in the same demand story and the same drawdown. Fiscal Q3 revenue hit $3.11 billion, up 44.1% year over year, with CEO Dave Mosley telling investors that “Seagate is entering a new era of structural growth as AI applications amplify data creation and support sustained storage demand.” The stock still slid 16.25% over the past week.
That gap between fundamentals and price action is exactly what Cramer flagged as healthy. “The faster you get rid of those who borrow the money to buy an SK Hynix or Micron, the healthier this market will be. The unwind is good news.”
The Warning That Gives This Story Its Edge “If you’re borrowing money to buy stocks, I think you’ll still have a chance to get out with your shirt on. But if you persist, you might be naked by Monday.”
Parabolic moves unwind faster than they build, and margin turns a good company into a perilous stock the moment sentiment cracks. Cramer sees Micron and Corning as fundamentally sound businesses. His warning is that borrowed money in a forced-selling market is a trap, and the exit is closing. Sell the leverage, he argues, and once the margin clerks finish their work, the opportunity comes back elsewhere.
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AMC Entertainment zveřejní výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí před pondělním otevřením trhu; analytici čekají ztrátu 6 centů na akcii a výnosy 1,46 miliardy USD.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) will release its second quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Monday, July 20.
Analysts expect the Leawood, Kansas-based company to report a quarterly loss of 6 cents per share. The consensus estimate for AMC Entertainment’s quarterly revenue is $1.46 billion. It reported $1.4 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On June 25, AMC Entertainment announced closing of $200 million registered direct offering of common stock.
Shares of AMC Entertainment rose 0.2% to close at $2.07 on Thursday.
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Shares of petroleum refiner PBF Energy (PBF +3.71%) rose by 10.5% in the week to Friday morning. The reason for the move is pretty straightforward, but the factors that need to come together to stop it are anything but straightforward.
Why PBF stock is soaring The refiner's stock is up almost 125% in 2026 as of the time of writing. The overall move and this week's performance are driven by higher crack spreads. In other words, the difference between the price of refined products and the key input price of crude oil.
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The most commonly followed crack spread is the so-called 3-2-1 crack spread. It represents the difference between two barrels of gasoline and one barrel of diesel compared to three barrels of crude oil. This is the key metric for PBF, rather than focusing solely on crude oil input prices. The good news, from PBF's perspective, is that the 3-2-1 crack spread has risen by double digits over the last week to close to $69.
It's a significant improvement from nearly $43 at the start of June, when optimism over a potential resolution to the hostilities with Iran was higher. It's also a massive increase from the $20 that it started in 2026 with.
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The Strait of Hormuz and PBF The increase came as the memorandum of understanding with Iran collapsed, leading to an escalation in the conflict and, at the very least, restricting commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Not only does about a fifth of global crude oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, but the Gulf countries are also major producers of refined oil products.
As such, it's not just a problem of non-US refiners getting hold of crude oil to refine; it's also an issue of a lack of refined products (jet fuel, etc.) hitting the market. All of which is a positive for PBF, because even though it has to pay a higher price for crude, it's still able to secure domestic crude oil and profit from widening crack spreads. Moreover, the longer traffic through the Strait is restricted, the more PBF is likely to benefit.
Lee Samaha has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around July 30, 2026 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company.
The Company makes available through the Investor Relations section of its internet website at http://ir.yumchina.com its filings with the HKEX as soon as reasonably practicable after electronically filing such materials with the HKEX. These filings may also be obtained by visiting the HKEX's website at http://www.hkex.com.hk.
As no Board resolution in relation to the Dividend has been adopted as of the date of this press release, there is no assurance that the Dividend will be declared.
Forward-Looking Statements
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About Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China with a mission to make every life taste beautiful. The Company operates over 18,000 restaurants under six brands across around 2,600 cities in China. KFC and Pizza Hut are the leading brands in the quick-service and casual dining restaurant spaces in China, respectively. In addition, Yum China has also partnered with Lavazza to develop the Lavazza coffee concept in China. Little Sheep and Huang Ji Huang specialize in Chinese cuisine. Taco Bell offers innovative Mexican-inspired food. Yum China has a world-class, digitalized supply chain which includes an extensive network of logistics centers nationwide and an in-house supply chain management system. Its strong digital capabilities and loyalty program enable the Company to reach customers faster and serve them better. Yum China is a Fortune 500 company with the vision to be the world's most innovative pioneer in the restaurant industry. For more information, please visit http://ir.yumchina.com.
Leidos a DHL Supply Chain vytvořily strategické partnerství pro logistiku britského ministerstva obrany v programu FDSS. Cílem je modernizovat obrannou logistiku a zvýšit odolnost i připravenost.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) and DHL Supply Chain have formed a strategic alliance to bring integrated, resilient and scalable logistics capabilities aligned to the UK Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Future Defence Support Services (FDSS) programme.
Operating as the Logistics & Mission Support Alliance as part of a competitive contract bidding process, the partnership brings together Leidos' Defence integration expertise and DHL's global logistics scale and operational capability in support of the MOD's future Defence logistics requirements. If successful, the alliance would help modernise Defence logistics, strengthen readiness, improve resilience and provide more agile support to the UK's Armed Forces.
Purpose built for complex and contested environments, the alliance will operate as a single, integrated team, drawing on global networks, proven infrastructure and surge capacity to keep Defence operations moving through disruption. By maintaining continuity of supply and enabling rapid recovery, the alliance will help ensure the Armed Forces have the support they need, when and where they need it.
The alliance will also draw on advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, data analytics and automation to help optimise logistics operations and enhance visibility across demand, inventory and assets. This approach is intended to support more informed decision-making and strengthen operational effectiveness.
Adam Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, Leidos UK & Europe, said:
"Leidos and DHL bring together proven delivery expertise and complementary strengths to transform how Defence logistics is delivered. Through this alliance, we are aligning capability, data and decision-making to enable faster, more resilient and more precise support to the UK's Armed Forces.
By combining advanced technologies with deep operational experience, we will strengthen readiness, improve visibility and deliver the agility Defence needs to respond with confidence in an increasingly complex and contested environment."
Martin Willmor, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Supply Chain UK&I, said:
"The FDSS programme presents an opportunity to modernise support of UK Defence at a time of increasing operational complexity.
DHL brings global logistics scale, advanced digital capabilities and proven operational leadership, and by working in partnership with Leidos, we aim to enable a more integrated, resilient and responsive supply chain that helps the MOD maximise its strategic advantage."
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Leidos UK & Europe is a leading partner to the UK and Scottish governments supporting national security, defence and logistics programmes, as well as serving key clients in transportation and energy. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 50,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.
About DHL
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfilment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With approximately 389,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".
Certain statements in this announcement constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the "Risk Factors" set forth in Leidos' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made.
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Nvidia vykázala v posledním čtvrtletí 85% meziroční růst tržeb, přesto se obchoduje za 32násobek zisku. Analytici čekají zpomalení růstu tržeb na 41 % ve fiskálním roce 2028.
The current state of Nvidia's stock (NVDA 2.43%) makes little sense on the surface. Despite reporting 85% yearly revenue growth in its latest quarter, the stock sells for just 32 times earnings, the same as the S&P 500's average P/E ratio.
Some of that may have to do with the gains of nearly 1,700% since the fall of 2022, or the implied growth limitations of its $5.1 trillion market cap when considering the law of large numbers. However, another possible explanation is the unprecedented spending on AI and the historical tendency for such spending sprees to end in disaster.
Admittedly, investors do not know whether the ghosts of events past are hampering the present growth of the chip stock. Still, even if it is true, should investors care? Let's take a closer look.
Image source: Nvidia.
Historical precedent and Nvidia Indeed, this historical precedent is not one investors should dismiss. Experienced investors might remember how the internet spending boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s gave way to the dot-com bust. Looking further back, the boom in automobile spending in the 1920s ended with the Great Depression.
Big tech's AI spending seems reminiscent of such spending sprees. Key hyperscalers pledged to spend $725 billion on capital expenditures (capex) alone. Much of that spending has gone to Nvidia hardware, as the company generated $81.6 billion in revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 (ended April 26).
Also, analysts forecast an 82% revenue surge for fiscal 2027, though they also predict growth slowing to a 41% revenue increase for fiscal 2028.
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One has to assume that the AI boom will not go on forever, and that slower growth could be a sign of further slowing in later years.
However, Nvidia's massive size may partially explain that slowdown, as the higher percentage gains are more difficult to sustain as enterprises grow larger.
Additionally, Nvidia's forward valuation of 24 makes it appear too cheap to ignore, and the forward one-year P/E ratio of 17 would arguably seem reasonable even in an AI bust. Thus, even if slowing growth causes a pullback, the decline would likely not be long-term.
Should investors stay with Nvidia? Amid its growth and valuation, investors should not worry about history undermining the Nvidia investment thesis.
From what is known about the history of boom cycles, investors should assume that the AI boom will end at some point and should invest accordingly.
Nonetheless, the current state of Nvidia appears to insulate the stock from such an occurrence. Investors should expect slower growth after fiscal 2027, though revenue growth appears robust for as far as one can reasonably predict.
Moreover, Nvidia's forward multiples are so low that they already seem to factor in such a slowdown. Although investors should not rule out the possibility of a near-term pullback and less stock price appreciation than in the past, Nvidia should remain safe even if the history of tech boom cycles points to pain later.
Nvidia najala z Microsoftu Nicka Parkera, který od příštího měsíce povede globální prodej po odchodu Jaye Puriho do důchodu. Firma tím signalizuje další fázi růstu v AI.
Nick Parker, Nvidia's incoming executive vice president of Worldwide Field Operations. Bloomberg/Getty Images Nvidia is ushering in a new era for its global sales organization.
In June, Jay Puri — the chip giant's head of worldwide field operations, and a billionaire who served in Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's inner circle — told the company he is retiring after 21 years. He will transition to an advisory role.
To replace him, Nvidia looked outside its ranks — something of an unorthodox move for a C-Suite synonymous with long tenures, internal promotions, or executives coming in from acquisitions.
Nick Parker, a 26-year Microsoft veteran, joins Nvidia next month. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and chief business officer of Microsoft's worldwide sales and solutions organization.
Prior to his departure from Microsoft, Business Insider learned that Parker had just accepted a role leading its new $2.5 billion Microsoft Frontier Company, which connects 6,000 engineers and industry experts with its customers to help with AI. The role included a CEO title and a bigger head count than Parker's previous role, according to people familiar with the matter.
Per a securities filing, Parker's pay package at Nvidia includes $40 million in stock awards, a $5 million signing bonus, and a $1 million annual base salary.
The hire signals to Wall Street that Nvidia isn't "resting on its laurels" as the dominant AI chipmaker and is eyeing its next chapter of growth, said David Nicholson, chief technology advisor at The Futurum Group.
Puri steered Nvidia's global sales during its rise from a graphics card company into the world's dominant AI chip maker.
Parker inherits a different challenge. Rather than selling more AI chips, Nvidia needs to help customers successfully deploy AI — a job well suited to someone who spent 26 years selling enterprise technology at Microsoft.
Parker also brings deep relationships with governments, cloud providers, and other partners, said Brad Gastwirth, the global head of research and market intelligence at Circular Technology.
As Nvidia pushes deeper into business software, it faces a familiar challenge: helping large, highly regulated companies move from buying AI infrastructure to deploying it.
Earlier this year, Business Insider reported that Nvidia sales executives discussed how Bank of America struggled to deploy the chip giant's AI Factory software, highlighting common hurdles across industries.
Microsoft declined to comment. Nvidia did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.
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